Customer Reviews

Sea-Monkeys Original Instant Life

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have had no luck at all with the full kits with the tanks included, I tried 3 separate times and all three times ended in failure, once it got knocked off the counter, once I have baby monkeys and the temps dropped drastically and they froze to death, and the last time.... They just never hatched.

I had almost given up.

I thought maybe the TANK is the problem for me, I do find it rather ugly, and it's shape lends to accidents waiting to happen, wide and thin and tall, like a domino. And the color schemes aren't very "grown up" neon green, baby blue, pink?! So I bought a small Lee's Betta Hex Keeper, it holds 24 ounces of water. I then ordered two packets of sea-monkeys, each packet needs 10 ounces to work. I followed the directions, using 20 ounces in the betta keeper and leaving the gravel out (the monkeys might get stuck or crushed in the gravel).

4 days later I have a populations EXPLOSION!!! I have so many monkeys I can't even COUNT them!!

I highly suggest if you don't like the look of the sea-monkeys tanks, don't get discouraged, try something else, there's a TON of "betta tanks" here on amazon that would work fantastically for sea-monkeys! All you have to do is be sure to measure how much water you are putting in it. And use distilled water, it works 1000x better.

My sea monkeys just had babies! They're super fun and I just really like pretending that i can raise things... But yeah! The Sea Monkeys are great, they got big, my original ones have been around for close to two months and now there are little baby specks! Oh! And if you're that sort of person, you can watch them mate.

Sea monkeys can be fun, easy to care for, and educational. However, there are lesser known pets that are arguably more fun, much more educational, and just as easy to care for. Triopses grow much larger in size, are more interesting looking (they have three eyes!) and have more educational value. They've been on earth for so many millions of years, sometimes they are described as living fossils.
Plus, they're better for impatient kids. When they're still growing they double in size every day.
In short, this summarizes the coolness factor: Sea monkeys are just brine shrimp. Triopses will eat brine shrimp.

I gave this toy three stars because it's still basically a good product.

Triops Triassic Triops Deluxe Complete Living Creature Kit

I ordered it and it got here quickly. I took it to school and told the students all about the wonderful things they would see. I followed the directions to the letter and guess what??? Nothing happened... no sea monkeys at all. Everyday the kids would dash in to see if we had sea monkeys...but alas there were none.
It was extremely disappointing!

I bought a bunch of these as party favors for my daughter's 7th birthday, and everyone who started their sea monkeys has reported that they hatched. Adults may remember experiences when we were younger that the hatch rate was iffy, but the sea monkey stock seems to have been improved. Easy to follow directions (seven year olds need some help), and fun to watch them grow!

I got my kit yesterday, and i've already started. Like some of u out there, i've had no luck with the sea monkeys that come with the tank. the great thing about this product is its inexpensive, loads of fun, AND comes with a magnifying glass. I am very pleased with this product. I will be back for more! Thank you! Also - this item arrived two days early which is always awesome.

If you are interested in getting sea monkeys for yourself or your child you must realize that they are not toys. These are living animals that need to be cared for correctly. Make sure you follow ALL of the directions. Also I have found a quick way to hatch Sea Monkey eggs is to put them under alight and use something to check the temperature of the water. If you can get the water up into the high 70s around hatching time you will be doing good! I also suggest that you buy the cheapest Sea Monkeys you can find on here, you don't need to pay for the little container when your own container with the correct amount of water will work just as well. Please remember that these are living things and should not be "played with" putting them in necklaces, arm bands or raceing them is just not very kind to these ANIMALS.Respect life , read the directions and you can expect to have your Sea Monkeys around for up to two years...maybe even longer!

Sea Monkeys were great to share with my daughter. I had them when I was young and now she will have the same memories. We were able to watch them grow and reproduce. She continues to learn the responsibility of owning pets that are very low maintenace.

I got dud packages. But if they had hatched, they would've been loads of fun since I've had them before.

I am one of those strange adults who love animals a great deal. Never grew out of it. This kit allows me to augment the numbers of species I keep at home for observation and enjoyment. Also, it allows me to live out one of my childhood fantasies-- having sea monkeys that actually hatch. Yes, they do hatch these days for some reason. That said, I accidentally killed my sea monkeys by moving the little jar that came with the kit. So, be careful moving them.

I moved them into the light in order to see them better as they are the tiniest specks at first. My friends rolled their eyes at their ridiculously small size. If you want slightly more visible animals in your home, triops are a bit more visible, albeit brutal little cannibals. I bought both kits at the same time and currently have one triumphant triop left who did away with his/her friends. (I didn't move the triop's plastic tank!) My friends were still rolling their eyes when they saw the triops, but their kids were impressed by both. It seems the adults just don't care about animals enough to think that almost microscopic beasts can be cool. Their loss. In short, I think that sea monkeys and triops are worth it to those who love animals or are below the age of 12 (or if you are child who loves animals then it is heaven), with the caveat that you must follow instructions--i.e. type of water, when to feed etc.--scrupulously for them to hatch and live!