Sea Monkeys 80482 Ocean Zoo
What Are Sea-Monkeys? The Science Behind the Iconic Pet
Sea-Monkeys are a type of tiny brine shrimp created by scientists in the 50s. These sci-fi creatures’ eggs are held in a kind of suspended animation called Cryptobiosis until you activate them in your Sea-Monkeys aquarium using the kit provided with every tank.
Sea-Monkeys are an educational living science experiment that kids and adults have loved ever since they were created. Activating the eggs is a valuable opportunity to learn from seeing biology in action, and fascinating to watch for all ages. Once your Sea-Monkeys hatch you will be able to observe their full life cycle in real time, watching them grow as you feed them.
Sea-Monkeys are a great present for children who want a pet. Your kids will learn the importance of caring for living things and their environment, all on a manageable scale.
The Classic Sea-Monkeys Ocean Zoo!
The Sea-Monkeys Ocean Zoo aquarium is perfectly designed for the shrimp and come with everything needed to care for them. Just add water and see how they grow!
From the classic Ocean Zoo aquarium to Sea-Monkeys on Mars! With fun styles to choose from there’s a perfect fit for everybody
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MagiQuariumThe MagiQuarium has a magical glow in the dark tank. Watch your Sea-Monkeys day AND night! See how these tiny crustaceans are attracted to the MagiQuarium’s glow! | Volcano ZooThe original Sea Monkeys Volcano Zoo! Grow your instant pets in an underwater volcanic landscape and watch them develop through the tank’s magnifying discs! | Magic CastleWelcome to the Magic Castle! Watch your Sea-Monkeys grow and live in a magical setting through the magnifying lid. The pink Magic Castle is a beautiful home for your tiny crustaceans. | On MarsWelcome to Mars! Your Sea Monkeys will grow and live in Outer Space Watch them develop and swim around their Martian landscape through the tank’s magnifying lid! |
Support With Activating and Caring for Your New Sea-Monkeys
How to Create the Perfect Sea-Monkeys Habitat – Tips for Sea-Monkeys Owners
Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your Sea-Monkeys:
1. Water temperature– It is vital that you refer to the temperature chart on the instruction leaflet, the colder the water the longer it will take for your Sea-Monkeys eggs to hatch. The ideal temperature for the fastest hatching is between 24 and 27 degree Celsius.
2. Egg anatomy– All Sea-Monkeys eggs vary in shell thickness, therefore those with thinner shells hatch faster and those with thicker shells take longer. This is natural biological variation.
3. Healthy light- Place your tank in a north-facing window so that it gets light, but not directly in sunlight. This will help algae to grow which the Sea-Monkeys eat.
4. Feeding- Feed your Sea-Monkeys only when the water is clear, too much food will cause them to suffocate.
5. Evaporation- If you notice the water level decreasing in your tank refill with bottled drinking water which is at the same temperature as the tank water.
6. Help! If your Sea Monkeys experience falls short of your expectations please contact our customer services team and they will be happy to help you.
| Dimensions: | 14 x 11 x 7 cm; 139.99 Grams |
| Model: | 80482 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Age: | 5 – 10 years |
| Assembly: | No |
Great for kids and grown ups
Had a packet from a few years ago that didn’t hatch (was a very old gift) so bought new ones to replace, hatched within 3 or 4 days, instructions are easy to follow, easy to keep and mine have already started reproducing. Children love their sea monkeys, easy to place tank, very fun, multiple colours of tank although you don’t get to choose. We use our seamonkeys as a learning tool for life cycles.
Bought this Sea Monkeys Kit Mystery Egg Refill to restart an existing tank and give the kids a fun, hands-on science experiment to watch live creatures hatch and grow.
What I Loved (The Pros):
Complete Refill Bundle: It comes with everything you need to start a fresh batch: the water purifier packet, the actual mystery eggs, a pouch of growth food, and the tiny feeding spoon.
Genuine Science Magic: Watching the microscopic brine shrimp hatch out of seemingly nowhere within a few days is incredibly exciting for children. It is a fantastic educational tool for teaching biology and responsibility.
Very Low Maintenance: Once the initial setup steps are done, they require very little effort. You only need to feed them a tiny scoop of food once a week and occasionally top up the water level.
Great Value Solution: If you already have an old Sea-Monkeys tank or a suitable small plastic container, buying just the refill packets is much cheaper than purchasing a whole new starter kit.
What Could Be Better (The Cons):
Must Follow Instructions Exactly: You absolutely cannot rush the process. You must wait a full 24 hours after adding the water purifier before dropping the eggs in, and you must use distilled or bottled water. If you use standard tap water or rush the steps, the eggs likely won’t hatch successfully!
Overall…. this issue such amazing value for money. My little ones loved it and got stuck in and gave them sensible responsibility of feeding and up keep.