Magic Fish

Product Description

Kid's will love this kit. They can hatch their own fish by following a simple process. They will receive what looks like a teabag containing as many as 20 eggs. Simply place them in some water & within 12-24 hours, you will have your own fish. Frequently Asked Questions: How big do my Magic Fish get? Magic Fish range in size from 2-2.5 inches How many Magic Fish will hatch out? You normally get 6 to 8 Magic Fish but don't be surprised if you get as many as 20. After I hatch out my first batch of Magic Fish is the teabag done? No, if you put it back in Ziploc bag you can try to hatch out more in about 2 weeks. What do I feed my Magic Fish? The first food should be the baby brine shrimp (Sea Monkey) which you hatch from the food box. When your Magic Fish get larger (about 1/2 inch) you can start feeding them more variety. Tropical fish flake foods or frozen fish foods like brine shrimp, glass worms & bloodworm. Where are my Magic Fish originally from? Magic fish are a family of fish know as Killifish. They are found in several countries. The Magic Fish you have are found on the continent of Africa. In nature they are found in freshwater temporary pools, brooks & swamps. How long do my Magic Fish live? Magic Fish are considered annuals but if the are well taken care of they can live 2 years or more. Can my Magic Fish be kept in a fish tank with other fish? Yes, when your Magic Fish is large enough they can be kept with other tropical freshwater fish. Check with your local fish store for compatibility. How big of a bowl or tank do I need for my Magic Fish? Depending on how many Magic Fish you are keeping together & how often you want to change some water, you can go as small as a 1 gallon bowl up to a regular fish tank with filter. In a bowl with no filtration you should change a quarter of the water each day so that you don't get a build up of waste. I'm having trouble with my brine shrimp (sea monkeys) hatching is there anything I can do to get more to hatch? Try changing the temperature. Shine a light on them for 12 hours a day. Change salinity (add more salt or less). Don't try to hatch too many eggs. With brine shrimp (sea monkeys) little is better than more. If you like to make a brine shrimp hatchery, go to education section.