Sea-Monkeys MagiQuarium | Unboxing & Review!

An unboxing and review of the Magiquarium kit which make Sea-Monkeys glow in the dark!
In this video I give a history of the magiquarium tank and unbox / review the kit. I compare it to the Ocean Zoo and give some tips on raising brine shrimp to adulthood.
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[@TodMachin]

Thanks for the shoutout, John. I’m glad you didn’t refer to my new illustrations as “terrible but charming.” (Whew - dodged a bullet there. 🤣) I’m always happy to contribute to your content however possible. It’s nice that my collection is being utilized in some fashion other than taking up space in my home. And I certainly appreciate the quality of your work and the exposure you bring to the Sea-Monkey brand and to life’s little aquatic miracles of nature in general. Out of all the new packaging art that will be coming out later in 2023, I’m the most excited to see the upcoming MagiQuarium product for sale. It’s the most in-line with the direction I think the packaging should take in general - more emphasis on the logo and the fanciful characters and less “little elements” watering down what should be the focus. Thanks again, John. Excellent video with tons of fun and interesting information. -- Tod

[@jaggie1129]

i luv you thank you for all you have done for the seamonkey community

[@pico-cosmos]

Lucky for you I’m actually a fan of your artistic style, Tod 😂 it’s a damn sight better than what’s on the current box lol Glad to hear you enjoyed the video; it feels good to have another one ticked off my ever-growing list. I really do enjoy making these though, so I’m glad I still have a bunch left to do. Totally agree with the direction you’re taking the packaging. The fanciful illustrations are core to the brand and they’re what makes these products so fun. Can’t wait to see it when it eventually comes out 🙌 Will send you an email later today 👌

[@pico-cosmos]

100%! Tod is the soul of this community 🙌

[@gulliblesbabbles]

@@jaggie1129 : How nice of you to say. I get a lot from the community and happy to just get to play along with everyone. So many nice and interesting people I’ve met and befriended. THANK YOU! John’s content has done wonders for the brand. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Kingkiller1917]

Hey Mr Machin, sorry to bother you like this. I'm a security officer at a casino in the states, I noticed a while back that the casino has a few amazing live sea monkeys slot machines and I've been wondering for a long while now if you did the artwork for those machines? Again sorry to bother you through a yt comment section but I've had it on my mind for so long and I wasn't sure how to (or even if I should) contact you.

[@therebelreaper1486]

"there's something charming about how terrible it looks" this is how I'm gonna describe myself from now on

[@MichasCreatureCorner]

Me too 😂

[@pico-cosmos]

😂😂

[@LadyAntwillSSO]

Same 😂

[@OnlyTwoShoes]

Can't give you a like, because you already have the perfect number

[@JimmyTyner]

Don't feel bad about you opening them, you're allowing all of us to experience opening them with you, and we wouldn't have that experience without videos like this. It's not just about how we couldn't because of the prices of some of these as you mentioned, the main reason is theres a limited amount that have been produced, and there's just not enough of them left for us all to open one. So you're helping us, your viewers, by providing us with opening experiences like this.

[@chris-hr8bd]

14:25 adding the 3d printed lids to your shop is a great idea, there seems to be so much potential for modding these existing tank designs as well. I thought the modded volcano zoos you and others have shared are very neat too

[@pico-cosmos]

I’ll probably make 3D lids for the Ocean Zoo & Ocean Volcano. Might do one for the Mars/Magic Castle too if people want it

[@WaterDragon-xj9co]

@@pico-cosmos that will be cool

[@heidivandeberg6774]

So cool!!!

[@duck200o25]

@@pico-cosmos is there models for the lids? I have 3d printer myself .

[@pico-cosmos]

My website has STL files for the “magic zoo” & “ocean volcanium” lids

[@japostolakis]

'Children will delight..." Meanwhile all us adults here are drooling

[@pico-cosmos]

😂 I swear this whole community is just a bunch of adults who refuse to grow up

[@japostolakis]

@@pico-cosmos if it doesn't have a name for it we should start calling it the Peter Pan syndrome 😝

[@MichasCreatureCorner]

I seriously love that lid, it definitely needs to be incorporated into the normal ocean zoo tanks

[@pico-cosmos]

100%! This style should be the new standard

[@lucyeccles9775]

Aw Hatchy is so cute! Love this glow in the dark aquarium! Another great video! Thank you ❤

[@pico-cosmos]

🙏 thanks for supporting the channel Lucy

[@deathstinger13]

love the glacier-clear GBA cameo on the nightstand

[@Mikoleseuyy69]

Great tank! Looks like an interesting place to raise sea monkeys

[@TheQuietTyper]

This is the tank that got me back into sea monkeys. I can't remember what I was looking for on Amazon when I came accross it, but I am a sucker for glow in the dark and the memory of wanting sea monkeys as a kid made me buy it. Sadly, I don't think I got some good eggs because after over a week only one sea monkey hatched. But that was what brought me to this channel so I guess it's all good. I did not realize the lid came apart in three sections.

[@lightuniverse5000]

Love your content!

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks!

[@stevorso]

Thanks for sharing! I remember seeing the magiquarium ads in the early 2000s after several kits I used in the 90s, but I never ended up getting one.

[@Kumballs69]

Thank you so much for the new vids. My first sea monkey colony is now 5 days old, and they're because of you. Also, love the 3d printed lids idea, would buy for sure. On that topic though, sea monkeys should release tanks with built in oxygenators or heaters even. Anyway thanks!

[@MurasakiNeko.]

Sea monkeys look so cute! I'm considering having them for the first time, it will be amazing seeing them swim around and watching their behaviors.

[@GMAMEC]

As a person who loves plant propagation, I find sea monkeys just as fascinating.

[@pico-cosmos]

I guess keeping simple animals and plants are quite similar in many ways :)

[@karen3530]

That original one with the sticker glows so nicely 😍 would love to see you eventually do a tier list ranking all the tanks you own or all the tanks ever made even! ❤

[@pico-cosmos]

I will at some point :) probably going to wait until I’ve finished my tank reviews.. I still have a lot to do 🥲

[@LobsterMobsterTheCrispiestLoaf]

@pico-cosmos Hey, I started up a new brine shrimp tank a little bit ago, and I'm wondering if I should start using a purple light for them? Thanks!

[@MyNameIsFlasque]

I have the 2023 version and today or tommorow I have to put in the instant life “egg” packet. I can’t wait to see these things grow in their glow - in - the - dark aquarium!

[@ryananisy6156]

Love the videos keep them up love how you give facts about the sea monkey kits thx for the good videos

[@gemmaKins4664]

I've just got my first sea monkey kit 2 weeks ago. after years of wanting them an your channel was the very first channel I came to. I got all the info from you an also provided my sea monkeys with all the accessories from the list you provided I truly appreciate all the info an ideas you have given I don't think I could of gotten this far with my sea monkeys with out it. I absolutely love my little sea monkeys. I can't wait to really expand their environment in the future. Also, I'm addicted to your videos. I love all your sea monkeys. they are all loving life, bless them ❤️

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks! So great to hear you’re raising your own too :) I’m working on a video script at the moment testing out all of the old novelty Sea-Monkey packets. I think it’s going to be a great video!

[@gemmaKins4664]

@pico-cosmos That sounds great. I can't wait to see it 🙂

[@Mr.Wobbie]

It is definitely a interesting idea

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

I love the subtle variations on this one!

[@pico-cosmos]

Was really cool to finally see that first edition tank in action! Do you have a MagiQuarium in your collection?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

@@pico-cosmos I've only got one; not all three. I don't have a colony in it right now though.

[@user-el5uz2pb6z]

Thanks for your videos! Just bought an ocean zoo to start my own colony with my niece and your videos have been helping out a lot! Also had just seen your picture about this aquariums on Reddit this morning!

[@pico-cosmos]

Aw that’s really sweet 🥰 glad to hear my videos are helping 👍

[@coranford7463]

Hi Pico it has been over twenty years since keeping sea monkeys when my don was tiny. Do glad to find your channel subbed. 😀

[@crossmirage]

the glow in the dark sticker is a really cool idea, a sticker fully covering one side would be fun i think even if it sacrifices some visibility in the daytime

[@lisamaree6898]

im so glad ive found your channel. im learning how to make my seamonkeys thrive.

[@natesface]

Roughly 5 years ago I started getting really interested in spiders, which led to arachnids in general, which led to invertebrates etc. Now here I am raising sea monkeys for the first time since I was 8. Love your videos John. Very fun and informative!

[@pico-cosmos]

Haha that’s awesome :) do spiders make good pets?

[@natesface]

@@pico-cosmos they actually really do. Super low maintinence and very interesting creatures to observe. Not that we can keep too many of the more aesthetically interesting ones here in Aus or NZ, but I've come to really love a lot of our natives anyway.

[@CZ-mx2or]

An intriguing concept. I really wonder how the company comes up with the different ideas for the tanks, because they seem so varied and different from one another. I really like the look of the mountain in the first edition, I think that design for the glow in the dark was the best!

[@pico-cosmos]

Different toy companies have licensed the brand over the years. Exploratoy were my favourite, their tanks were all so interesting

[@MrTakeone51]

I've always loved glow in the dark stuff. 😁😁

[@YPMRAP]

Nice video Picocosmos, keep it up ¡! Can't wait to take care of these cute little creatures.

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks :) did you get some Sea-Monkeys recently?

[@YPMRAP]

@@pico-cosmos Thanks for answering back, I really appreciate it ¡! I've been looking for all kind of information to give them the best care possible. Rn I'm saving, because I want to get the equipment they need.

[@dizzydragon]

My most favorite tank of all sea monkeys! That or the mars but magiquarium is a "just enough mix" of novelty and usefullness

[@pico-cosmos]

I definitely agree 👌 I’ll be making s video about the Ocean Volcano soon which is probably my favourite of the ‘basic’ Sea-Monkey tank designs

[@jascow]

I love the calm nature of your videos, keep it up!

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks :)

[@polontang7909]

Good review. I like the original design with the glow background.

[@eddvcr598]

I adore your channel. I love to decompress after a long day of work with your videos. I find them very entertaining and relaxing! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@pico-cosmos]

Glad to hear that :D thanks for watching!

[@prismacolor]

Thanks! love your videos. I'm glad someone is still posting useful info for the hobby. keep up the good work.

[@andrewstreet7462]

Love the video as always, keep up the Amazing work!

[@pico-cosmos]

🙏 thank you!

[@Machiavelist80]

I loved the shoot with GBA next to the aquarium :)

[@pico-cosmos]

It’s my favourite handheld console 😁 so many great games for such a simple piece of hardware. I recently got a modded one with a backlit screen which I love

[@sienna701]

its so cool to see someone else from new zealand obsessed with this

[@allisonwonderland5149]

Agreed the glow on the first addition was the best. If it was mine. I would add a sickle and hammer decal. Give it that Chernobyl feel. 😅

[@BlueKitsuneSakai]

These videos have been addicting to watch lately! Really a blast from the past for me!

[@devilquinn4078]

It's such a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks to you I can discover all the collections. 🤩 Thank you so much 🥰

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks 😊 appreciate you supporting the channel 🙏

[@tonsoffun4884]

Great video John, I always enjoy them. What do you all think if the company that makes these offered a build your own kit option. Offer four different bases, with different textured bottoms and then four different lids, with lights or openings to feed your Sea Monkeys. Then when you choose what you want from their site they ship it to you and you do a little DIY assembly at home. IDK I think it would be cool.

[@pico-cosmos]

It's definitely a great idea. Tod has drawn up concept illustrations for this sorta thing and pitched it to the brand.. they haven't done anything with it though :/

[@vincentcampbell3138]

I think it would be super cool if they made sets with air pumps and heaters included! Like a deluxe kit or something!

[@pico-cosmos]

I love that idea! Problem is Dragon-I is more of a toy company than a pet company, so I doubt we’ll see anything like that sadly 😭

[@tragedyrushh]

yay! i was waiting for you to make this video because i couldn't figure out the huge difference between this and the ocean zoo. super cool to see the changes made over the years as well; I wish they still sold the original edition with the sticker on the back!

[@statickitten]

Thank you for posting another super informative video! I've been raising brine shrimp for quite a few years now, and I love them so much

[@NessaroseT]

I'd definitely love a lid that allows for accessories. Had to cut out part of the side of my Ocean Zoo tank's lid to ensure the USB cable could get through without getting caught on other animals in the house, and it's only enough for a heater - no air pump for these little guys. I've never even seen a MagiQuarium before this and I kind of love them. Something about the eerie glow combined with the gracefulness of the sea monkeys just... works.

[@pico-cosmos]

The lids I’m making will have a few notches to accommodate for cables & airlines :) Yeah it’s a nice tank huh! I just wish it were larger tbh

[@NessaroseT]

@@pico-cosmos Looking forward to being able to get one of those! A lot of these tanks'd be so much better served if they were just a tiny bit bigger. Maybe one day...

[@justmariaok]

I love this channel so much! sea-monkeys seem so niche, i never heard of them before, but ive been obsessed and learned so much lore from u.

[@ashleynicole4545]

I really do like the oldest tank the best, that one has the best glow in the dark "wow!" factor to it! And it is pretty crazy to see where it has come with the newer one. Love the video as always!❤

[@aquaticanntracey8042]

Would love this tank. The older ones seem better for glo in the dark.

[@rob108k3]

Your channel has become my very favourite on YT over the last few months, love your contents keep it up!

[@pico-cosmos]

Cheers Rob!

[@Parallelogon]

I am a huge fan of glow in the dark, love it

[@tammyturner6321]

Love these tank. Agree the 1 with the sticker on the back seem more effective. Cracks me up that the instruction mentions children several times when adults seem to be the biggest fans!! ❤️

[@pico-cosmos]

😆 I hear so many stories of parents buying these things “for their kids”, and then they’re the ones that end up invested in them lol

[@crusty5191]

Its one of my favorite tanks! Right next to the executive set of course

[@pico-cosmos]

Haha what do you like about the executive set? A lot of people seem really into it but I don’t see the appeal

[@crusty5191]

@@pico-cosmos I like the black and gold combo, the topper is cool, and the coins at the bottom are a neat touch imo

[@YouDontGnomeMe]

These tank lids are amazing. Thank you for the review!

[@jordyncarr599]

This is easily becoming one of my favorite channels. Keep the great sea monkey content coming!!

[@ShyguyBidoof]

I love this tank, and your videos. The lid with a light is a great idea!!

[@benjaminstewart4336]

It's really awesome to have Tod as a part of the community for your channel, we love the sneak previews.

[@Andy_Shots]

Hopefully the glow in the dark sticker makes a comeback. Great content!

[@guccilouise21]

I would love a custom printed lid! Keep up the good work

[@wholesand]

Idea: raise lots of tiny sea monkeys in a massive aquarium. Just go for an obviously big size difference in terms of the fish and the aquarium

[@peppersha]

I definitely believe that your LED lid just finished the tank perfectly, castle 🏰 theme. I'm now looking at a vase in a new light. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@PotooBurd]

Love your work! Comenting for the algorithm 🌻

[@pico-cosmos]

🙌 thanks for the support! Appreciate you 🙏

[@magistratejraynor6082]

Thank you for showing us yet another great kit!

[@pico-cosmos]

🙏 😊

[@skatealex1]

A 3D printed lid sounds interesting. A couple months back I had an Aquadragon tank that had a decent glow feature with the click of a button (ran on batteries).

[@001100kathy]

It is good to see my childhood toy still around!! Thanks for the nice video!!

[@aqualabcreations]

Great video! One of my favorite tanks!!!

[@kaIIie]

This was just delightful!

[@nycborg]

Great video and channel. I like the tank with the glow sticker the best. A 3d printed light lid would be something I would definitely buy❕

[@sogga5696]

Woohoook let’s go picosmos bum bum bum bum bum

[@pink9tori]

Another great video from you! Thank you :)

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sophia-marieyoung6773]

I love your thoughtful, completed, and well-edited videos without gimmicks. You have been immensely helpful in keeping my original tank (started 18 June) thriving! I just started the Executive Suite on 28 July. I like how the oldest version glows the greatest (and will continue to, even with algae covering the bottom), but I don't like the fact that most of the back is covered because I do like to turn it around and watch from either side as mine are sometimes more active on one side rather than the other. I am interested in buying a 3D-printed lid with an access port...Currently, I am able to fit an air hose through one of the square holes in the lid, but to have a heater in there I have to keep the lid ajar, which causes more evaporation and salt on the outside.

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks Sophia :) where’d you get your executive set from? I have one in my collection but havent got around to making a video for it yet 😅 My 3D printed lid will have 4 notches to accommodate all your accessories, so it should work well :)

[@jasonhedtke659]

Maybe with the 3D printed lid it can include the light, air stone, and heater That way it doesn't make the sea monkey aquarium feel cramped/crowded. Otherwise a fully custom sea monkey aquarium with said features would be a route to go as well

[@roblavalle7800]

this tank is cool i wish they had it when i was a kiddo

[@ZomgItsLeo]

Loved this video!

[@user-cd7bb7wo7p]

Love your videos!!!❤

[@t3rryy3k]

It was soooo cool when it glowed up!!!! Love your video!!😊😊😊❤

[@Rhibay]

Love the idea of the 3d printed lids. Thinking of buying some glow in the dark stickers for my tanks 😄an illuminated backdrop looks so cool! Great job as always John xxx

[@pico-cosmos]

Yeah it would be cool to make your own glow in the dark sticker in this style. I might look into it too 👀

[@nanw9270]

Cool! Enjoyed watching.

[@Mar-nc3ly]

Wow! I’ve not long found your channel and I’m addicted! I’ve brought myself an ocean zoo but haven’t had luck so far! But I’m going to keep trying and definitely keep watching your videos for tips

[@pico-cosmos]

I’ll have another video with more tips coming out soon :)

[@Mar-nc3ly]

@@pico-cosmos That’s brilliant! I’ll keep my eyes out! I think the kit I’ve brought was a bit water damaged as the food packet and the water purifier packets looked damaged when they arrived (as though the sides had gotten wet or something 😰) and I think its caused me some issues. If I’m not seeing any life soon I’m going to binge watch your other tip videos and order a refill to try again! C:

[@CrxyLinda]

Oh how I love your videos. Didn't come with aqualeash but have 20 some laying around from previous purchases 😂😂😂😂 this part was great

[@pico-cosmos]

Lol honestly you should see how many feeding spoons I have 😂

[@richardsteve2696]

In 2015 a friend gift me the MagiQuarium, the Kit is from 2012 and the box art is different from the ones you showed. I started the MagiQuarium 3 months ago, at first only 5 sea-monkeys grow up to adults, 4 males and 1 female. I do not know why the female turned red when growing, the 4 males have already died and yesterday my little red sea-monkey die. My MagiQuarium is fine, before die my little-red sea-monkey left me a lot of babies. Now I have about 10 or more sea-monkeys that are fine and they are growing, I didn't expect much from a 2012 kit. I love this glow in the dark aquarium!

[@pico-cosmos]

Ah I assume that's the MagiQuarium from Big Time Toys? I didn't mention it in this video, but I believe that tank is the same as the blister card version from Exploratoy that I showed. Amazing that your old eggs still hatched!

[@Mrmoo6000]

I can’t believe that I believed that the sea-monkeys would glow not just the tank

[@jubii1]

Blessed with another picocosmos video

[@pico-cosmos]

😇

[@BlackArroToons]

Nice glow feature and top lid with more air vents. At first, I thought the Sea Monkeys would be glowing, but it's only the tank itself. Great video, thanks!

[@pico-cosmos]

Haha glowing Sea-Monkeys would be really cool! Could work if you fed them bioluminescent algae 🤷‍♂️

[@leoniddaragan]

Bro you make amazing content and thanks for making amazing content for everyone I appreciate it I watched every video from you 😊

[@pico-cosmos]

🙏

[@p.a6607]

Cool tank and great video!

[@Johnny_Boy1]

What i love is the magnifying lid. Because when you need to add a airline or heater source. I can use it

[@saaanhd9663]

I loved this video , VERY AWESOME!!!!

[@pico-cosmos]

🙌 glad you enjoyed the video

[@bluephoeenix]

When my granddaughter gets much older, I'll get her one of these. I love glow in the dark items. The first one was the better one.

[@KillerCaitie]

The glow in the dark is a neat idea, somewhat like how a few other tanks were almost like a night light.

[@puolq]

I absolutely love your videos! Because of you I want to have my own sea monkey aquariums when I move out!!

[@tonyfixes8500]

I agree the original tanks glow is much more appealing, I’m sure the decrease in photo luminescent paint/coating is economically driven but I would like to see an increase in it. Love the videos, keep it up.

[@Schiggy2211]

It‘s look very cool. I love it and i love your videos. Thanks for it! ❤️

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks :) glad to hear you enjoyed the video

[@WaterySquash]

I have a magiquarium and the glow is beautiful and the hole on top like you said is really useful

[@marc6340]

I do like the darker blue color of this tank!

[@staceyhyland]

love your videos!!

[@pico-cosmos]

Thanks Stacey 🙏

[@SlinkySmith59]

I want the 3d printed lid with the light so much it's so cool!

[@bird_b0nezz]

man i think tomorrow im gonna get some sea monkeys, they were a huge part of my childhood, most of which i’ve forgotten due to trauma, and i think it would be almost healing to get some sea monkeys to play around with

[@donnarogers8320]

How cool Thanks so much

[@rickworden256]

Love your videos

[@TheLassevi]

The 3d printed lids would be great. Maybe it would even be possible to make those glow in the dark

[@pico-cosmos]

I love that idea! I’ll look into it 👍