Magic Fishbowl

by Fascinations

Product Features

• Fascinations designs product to illustrate many magical aspects of our world
• Fish bowl friends-all the fun, without the food
• Aquatic acrobats swim around so long you'll think they're ready for the Fish-lympics
• The perfect pet, no feeding, no maintenance, no training, no cleaning, nothing but happy swimming fish
• These aquatic acrobats swim around their bowl all day long with no clean up required

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000VHYNMI
• Item model number: MAGICFB1
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,047 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #18 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Magic Kits & Accessories
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Safe and fun for hours of interactive entertainment. THE PERFECT PET These aquatic acrobats swim around their bowl all day long with no clean-up required. Fish bowl friends without the hassle. Includes: 4.5”L x 4.0”W x 3.5”D plastic bowl with multi-colored beads and simulated rock base. Designed to illustrate many magical aspects of our world, Fascinations products will cause you to react with amazement and ask "What makes that work?" or "How is that possible?" By working with engineers, scientists, magicians and most importantly, kids young and old, Fascinations is proud to bring you the best in truly unique toys and gifts.

Product Description

The Magic FishBowl is the perfect desktop pet. These aquatic acrobats will swim around their bowl all day long with no feeding or cleaning required.

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 4.5
• Recommended Ages: 8 years & Up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's the size of a Baseball, July 1, 2009

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Gradey Ann - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Magic Fishbowl (Toy)

I wasn't aware that this fishbowl was the size of an orange or baseball. The description does in fact say 15 ounces, which now makes sense. I purchased it for one of my cats who loved to terrorize my beta (when he was alive).

I put batteries in it and filled it with spring water (not the distilled water that is recommended). I didn't put the little rocks in the bowl. It makes a low humming sound and when the fish "swim" into each other they make a crashing noise. The noise got my kitty's attention more than the fish swimming. I placed him in front of the bowl and he stuck his paw in the water...his paw is just about the size of the opening in the fish bowl. I'll have to supervise him with the fish bowl because I'm afraid he may get his face (not his head) stuck in the bowl.

It's of good quality but I don't see it being appropriate for a small child (tiny pieces) or a larger child for that matter (sheer boredom). Adults who want a conversation piece on their desks would probably be the customer base for this product. The big orange fish basically twirls in a circle while the blue fish bounces around until it crashes into the orange fish. No one could possibly think the fish are real, good effort though.

My other cats sniffed it and then walked away. :( I would never pay more than the $12 I spent on it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Functional Toy, May 24, 2011

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Fave13 (PA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Magic Fishbowl (Toy)

As one reviewer mentioned, this toy is indeed the size of a baseball, so it is rather small in size. However, I have come to find that this pretend fish bowl is rather functional and really an ingenious idea. A little bit of detergent and faucet water and you have 2 cute little nemos swimming around. No maintenance whatsoever and very cute!! My 6-yr old loves it and likes to keep it by her bedside at night and watch it in the dark at times. Caution: It was a bit challenging to open the battery compartment since the screw is soooo tiny that it is easy to strip.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it at work., June 27, 2010

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Cathy L. Krager "beatlechick" (Simi Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Magic Fishbowl (Toy)

I got this for Christmas over 2 years ago. Some people may think it's a cheap thing but I have had this on my desktop at work everyday for over 2 years and is just now burned out, not bad for a "cheap" toy. Still today, I have a new one-different manufacturer that isn't as good but has a light, I get people coming by my desk and asking if the fish are real.

Whenever I get bored watching my computer screen, I look at my fish. Makes the boring workday go a little bit faster for that short period of time.