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Sarah on
29 January 2012
Bought these as a present, we've tried them 3 times now, following the instructions exactly and no fish :(
Prezzybox says: Hi Sarah! :-)
It sometimes happens that when it is very cold the eggs can go into a further dormant state and need "conditioning" at room temperature for 7 - 14 days. This means just keeping them in a warm room at home before attempting to hatch them. Also it’s worth noting - When the fish do hatch they are really tiny when they first appear and can sometimes be missed!
Hope this helps Sarah, and please do get back in touch if you are still experiencing problems :-)
Louise Manson on
07 January 2012
We've tried this loads of times but nothing has ever hatched. Very disappointed as this was a gift!
Dimita on
06 January 2012
No fish yet....
Prezzybox says: Hi Dimita,
It sometimes happens that when it is very cold the eggs can go into a further dormant state and need "conditioning" at room temperature for 7 - 14 days. This means just keeping them in a warm room at home before attempting to hatch them. Also its worth noting - When the fish do hatch they really are tiny when they first appear and can sometimes be missed.
jordan on
30 December 2011
havent tried them yet but i think they will work
Lisa on
21 December 2011
Great service from Prezzybox! Fast delivery and no quibble service. Bought this for my friend who will love it - and she's 28! Thanks for a great shopping experience!
megan on
08 November 2011
i love this! i have asked my boyfriend to get me this for christmas! :D
angharad on
23 September 2011
full marks :D Great present for my dad!!!! he's a biologist who keeps fish but i dont think he's come accross anything like this before! :P
lilybo1 on
28 August 2011
i have read all the reviews on this prodcht and think it is sooo cool and interesting i love prezzie box but have never bought any thing untill i came across magic fish but i am very very sad to find out that they dont ship to ireland and i cannot find them anywhere else really dissapointed :0( if anyone has any ideas or websites where i could buy them please speak up thx
macca on
05 August 2011
wow this is great wasnt sure at first but within a couple of hours 3 fish have hatched . followed the instructions to the book and first time got some tiny little fish . My 8 year old loves this : )
will be buying some more for xmas pressies .
Rachel on
21 April 2011
It's been two months and no contact from customer services. What a shame me and my kids we're really looking forward to watching our little fish grow :(
Prezzybox says: Hello Rachel, I am very sorry I have spoken to customer services and they will be in touch shortly.
Rachel on
21 February 2011
bought these for christmas and have tried them 3 times completly drying them out each time and had no success followed instructions exactly really disappointed as are my children who they where a gift for.
Prezzybox says: Hello Rachel, I am very sorry to hear this. I have sent this to our customer services team who will be in touch shortly.
Kay on
11 February 2011
Hi, I just wanted to know if the fish only eat live food, cos thats what sum1 sed. will you not be able to give them normal fish flakes?
Thanks
Prezzybox says: Hello Kay,
Thank you for your message, Magic Fish prefer live food but when they get bigger than about an inch long you can try and gradually change them onto fish flakes. I hope this helps!
Tas on
31 January 2011
Hi, Does this come with a tank aswell?
Thanks
Prezzybox says: Hello Tas,
No, sorry this doesn't come with a Tank.
Kay on
13 January 2011
When will these be in stock again, im so desperate to buy them. Ne 1 know how long it took last time?
Thanks
Prezzybox says: Hello Kay!
Our suppliers are waiting for it to get a bit warmer before dispatching anymore eggs.
Laura Walsh on
08 January 2011
I was thinking of buying these fish for my son but i would like o know if they are cold or hot water fish?
Prezzybox says: Hello Laura,
These are cold water fish.
Aaron Serrhat on
05 January 2011
I have had the same problem as Si (02/1/11) with this product, I had received it as a xmas pressie and followed the instructions carefully, I have even kept the product warm but still havnt seen any sign of life, an ingenious idea but only if it could work! maybe the magic is insivible fish? sadly a big dissappointment
Prezzybox says: Hello Aaron,
I am very sorry to hear about the problems with your Magic Fish. Please contact our Customer Services team on 0844 2495 007 or via email and they will be happy to help you.
Si on
02 January 2011
I am some what sceptical of products such as this, but after reading the reviews on here, decided to go ahead and purchase magic fish as a stocking filler for my Son.
Well, we set everything up, as instucted, all followed to the letter...........and a big fat NOTHING! We were hugely disappointed and kept eagerly checking, with our own magnifying glass.......(don't bother with the one included!) trying to spot an egg or indeed any sign of life. All we have ended up with is a puddle of peat floating around after 2 days, and a let down child :(
Prezzybox says: I am sorry to hear that your Magic Fish eggs haven't hatched! I have spoken with our supplier and as the Magic Fish were dispatched during the bad weather the eggs will have gone into a dormant stage. To "wake them up" you need to put the bag of eggs into your airing cupboard or a warm place for 1-2 weeks.
If you need anymore help please contact us.
L on
20 December 2010
awesome
amanda on
19 December 2010
I have kept tropical fish for several years and paid any thing. from four to five pounds per fish! I was looking for seamonkey for my young sons and spotted thid, brilliant idea I get my new fish without leaving the house and get all the pleasure of watchig my tank from egg to fish, wouthout the bumpy bus rifes, fish inplasic bagd getting shaken anout and you get the pleasure of at least 20 from hatch to full size fish and at 18months of fun without the huge cost of tropical fish and garden centres! Brilliant fun and none of the hassles, wins for me everytimes, 5/5 for fun 5.5 cost and 5/5 for ease and 5/5 for prezzybox genious! Brilliant }ift suiable fo all families
Mickleeds on
12 December 2010
Ordered today for my 5 yr old niece,so excited myself i cant wait for xmas.
Tom on
28 November 2010
Can't wait to get started!
jane on
15 October 2010
wow they are so cool.
Phillip on
12 October 2010
I first purchased these lovely fish back in late august, the instructions are easy to follow. To hatch the fish, aged tap water is needed. Leave the water roughly 24hrs then the fun begins! Place the bag in the water and wait! After a few hours you could have some baby fish :-) At first I only managed to hatch two fish they are now 6 weeks old and doing great! I contacted prezziebox to explain that i had trouble to hatch anymore and they contacted their supplier and I was sent out another set of eggs, and all I can is WOW 12 fish hatched out on the first attempt!!!! Excellent friendly customer service from prezziebox! I would recommend them and of course the fish to all!
Jusna Begum on
05 October 2010
This is a really interesting gift for anyone. I managed to hatch 6 but 4 of them have died. Does anyone know how often to feed them?
Sarah on
19 September 2010
wish to buy 'magic fish' but its not in stock im so gutted, as my friend bought them from here and told me about it, i was excited to start my own, she has 5 fish and they are amazing! going to buy 2 sets of these hopefully soon they'll be in stock again.
mummyov2 on
08 June 2010
i have also been waiting for this product to come in to stock as it sounds cool and want to buy my brother and sister one for the birthday, when will they be in stock ?
x
kiki on
28 May 2010
I thought they would never be available in stock when you wish to purchase, i was a happy customer, my son has had 2 lots of science lots from prezziebox and enjoys them very much. Except you cant buy food on here you have to pay extra for another amount of money and you cant buy extra eggs on here either, my first thought was what a waste of money as they didnt wrk the first time. The second time however they worked so well the Aquasaurs, that i ordered the Triops also and their first batch also caved in, but the second batch are now thriving. We are now waiting to order for the first time the Magic Fish, there are none available at this time although we have been visiting the site often there have been none available for awhile. Although they will probably not work the first time either, but just keep trying and all will be well.
maria on
08 December 2009
this is absolutely fantastic!!!!i still dont believe it and im really excited!!!unconventional and one of the best presents ever!
victoria on
28 November 2009
i have oredered two of these because i think that they are relly cool, and the people who have seen them think they are amazing and can't wait till they see the people who i have bought them for too grow them, this is an amazingly cool present that you can't just find anywhere and is the perfect thing for someone that you don't know what to buy for
Angela on
22 November 2009
Haven't used it yet but the box is very cute and my boyfriend (who's birthday present it was) is very excited!
Stefanie on
22 November 2009
Fantastic bought for a friend who loves it!
andy taylor on
20 November 2009
Sounds a bit fishy to me but would be great for the hard of herring.
natalie on
18 November 2009
An amazing present for my youngest, how amazing that real fish come in a box!!!
Nicole Henderson on
12 November 2009
I think that this is amazing. If you are interested in this kind of thing would highly recommend
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