Undersea Encounter Aquarium and Viewing Scope

by Uncle Milton

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 11 x 14.7 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• ASIN: B00005C265
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,619 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 13, 2005

Product Description

Look through the built-in underwater viewing scope and experience an up-close view of live fish swimming in a wondrous undersea environment. It's as if you're inside the aquarium! Great for Goldfish, Guppies, and Bettas.

Features:

• Built-in underwater viewing scope can be moved up and down and rotates for a "face to fish" view
• Underwater feeding dispenser attracts fish for a close-up view
• Lens is stationed in an underwater submersible
• Watch bubbles rise from the underwater volcano with optional air pump
• 3D undersea environment
• Vented, snap on "ocean surface" lid
• Built-in undergravel filter plate
• Compact size (1.5 gallons)
• Measures 12.5"L x 7"W x 13.5"H

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT for Goldfish!, August 23, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Undersea Encounter Aquarium and Viewing Scope (Personal Computers)

This is a very tiny aquarium that is made of molded plastic that scratches VERY easily. The cardboard background is history once it gets wet. You cant get out under the undergravel filter to clean out algae or feces that is suctioned under the plate causing the aquarium to smell horribly when emptied. Yes, I know the thing is very cool when it is first installed, but it has some hidden dangers. The manual it comes with says it is alright for "1 or 2 goldfish" WRONG. Goldfish are very large fish and produce tremendous amounts of waste thus rendering the inadequate filter useless. GOLDFISH NEED 10 gallons of water per fish MINIMUM, no questions asked. Let me ask you a question, have you ever saw a large pond with 12 inch fish darting around in it? They are either Goldfish (yes goldfish) or Koi (a relative). So that is what that 1 inch little fish in the aquarium SHOULD grow up to be yes 12 inches. So since goldfish are out of the question I'll tell you what's best to put in the aquarium (if you are still convinced to get one). A Betta (aka Simese Fighting fish) is great for that aquarium lets see, it produces less waste, grows to only 3 in., comes in stunning color combinations, has beautiful flowing fins, yep sounds good, so there you are. But remember to only keep 1 betta per aquarium, as 2/more will fight and kill each other.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful first aquarium, March 13, 2003

By 

Jennifer A. Platt (stamford, ct USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

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

This review is from: Undersea Encounter Aquarium and Viewing Scope (Personal Computers)

My daughter received this item for Christmas of 2000 and it
has held up very well. It is just now getting a little bit worn
and we are thinkin that we should replace it soon. My daughter
is an aspiring marine biologist and has found observing her
very own fish absolutely fascinating. She started off with 2 goldfish, but 1 died within the first week. We then went back to the
pet store and got a good filter, which has done wonders as far
as keeping it clean and keeping our remaining goldfish happy and
healthy.He's been around for over 2 years with no problems!
I think that this is an excellent product and a great introduction
to having a first pet. So much more fun than an ordinary
goldfish bowl! It is only large enough for 1 or 2 small fish,
so keep that in mind before buying!

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fancy Goldfish Bowl, May 30, 2002

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Undersea Encounter Aquarium and Viewing Scope (Personal Computers)

You are very limited to the kind of fish due to there being no heater, filtration system, or lights with this. In fact we were told at the pet store that we could only get goldfish or a betta.
We were a little disappointed at that especially since they don't last as long as other fish. We also were told to add 2" of stones to the bottom which covers up all the fancies at the bottom. Expect about a 15 - 20$ expense in food, fish, water chemicals, stones, etc.
Even so we are enjoying our fish and are inspired to get a "real" aquarium or when these fish are gone. We may take the bowl into the pet store and see if we can attach a heater and such.
We are learning a lot through observation and about pet care, responsibilty, and just plain fun. Exciting for any age but especially first time pet/fish owners.