Sea-Monkeys Super Sleuth Set

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• Now, all that is necessary to explore the mystery of life is provided in this spectacular set
• You get the time-tested Zooquarium, the giant glow-in-the-dark statue secured to the bottom of the tank
• The special glow-in-the-dark Super Sleuth Search Light to see you Sea-Monkeys at night and to activate the statue
• Also comes with illustrated instructions, feeding spoon and 3 packets: Water Purifier, Instant Live Eggs and Growth Food

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 11.2 x 14.1 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FCVYYY
• Item model number: 000000006680
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,162 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sea-Monkeys Super Sleuth Set

Product Description

Now, all that is necessary to explore the mystery of life is provided in this spectacular set. You get all you need to create life from seemingly lifeless powders and tools to see, first hand, the miracle of a living creature exit its time-traveling egg capsule and grow into a fascinating adult! The 50 mm, 3X magnifier provides you with the power to see the growth stages of one of the worlds most interesting and specialized life forms...Sea-Monkeys. These hybridized Artemia nyos live 10 times longer than their wild cousins. They also grow bigger, faster and have more babies.

Includes:

• 10 oz. Zooquarium
• Giant glow-in-the-dark Sea Monkeys statue secured to the bottom of the tank
• Aero-vent cover
• Pouches of water purifier, instant live eggs and growth food
• Calibrated feeding spoon
• Aqua leash
• Hand magnifier
• Glow-in-the-dark super sleuth search light (requires 2 "AAA" batteries, not included)
• Two-year absolute guarantee to grow

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Little things lived forever, August 31, 2010

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C. Renier "Shopoholic" (Lost in Lakehills) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Sea-Monkeys Super Sleuth Set (Toy)

I bought this for myself so that I could have a "pet" while stationed in Iraq. The first group of little guys last about 3 months before dying off. I then placed the container out of sight for the water to evaporate so I could start over as suggested by the instructions. Well I left on vacation for a month and when I came back there was about 2 inches of water left in the container and big lady swimming around. She had multiple sacks grow full of eggs but nothing else ever grew. She lived from Sept09-May10 before others finally hatched and she then eventually died shortly after. They are amazing little things to watch, especially when placed next to a window. I didn't really use the flash light thingy at all.

A bit of advice, do a little research on Sea Monkeys if you don't know what they are. When one of my guys sprouted sacks I was shocked until I found out it was a female. Once grown they are easily identifiable. The males have what looks like a mustache.

Overall I enjoyed have the critters to keep me "company," the guys I worked with got a kick out of them as well.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!, January 15, 2007

By 

Brian (aka doc) (Central Southern Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea-Monkeys Super Sleuth Set (Toy)

I got it for my daughter whos 5yrs old. It took me back in time when i was a kid. Follow the directions carefully and they will hatch in about 5-7 days (depending on room temp) time in north window. I always add a water pureifier for any water from anywhere (this may be why others complain about sea monkey products similiar to this because they forget water contains many harmful things) using the "safe water purifier & slime protectant for fresh water fish" aquaruims in yellow bottle from tetra-minn, that removes many harmful chemicals including chlorine with adding about 3-5 drops 24 hrs before you put in monkey eggs and can be found at any stores for under $5. Great product as to the instructions, eggs, food, tank & lid! The removable light needs a little help due to it turns by itself and stays on and the figure/floor are suppose to collect light and glow in dark, but it somewhat works to a point for about 30 sec. No major concerns about this and other than that its a great product, Thank you!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slow to hatch, January 13, 2007

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Melissa Heibel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea-Monkeys Super Sleuth Set (Toy)

The sea monkeys did not "instantly" hatch as the package & directions indicated. We waited 2 days & then gave up on them. However, we did not dump the water, and about a week later, we finally noticed sea monkeys swimming around.
Since that time, we have continued to follow package directions, and the sea monkeys have grown & done great. My kids have really enjoyed them!