Does this tank really work? The "My Fun Fish Tank"?

Question

It's basically a rectangular sized tank, pretty small, with a spout on one side. They say that all you need to do is add water, and the dirty water will flow through the bottom of the tank and out of the spout. It isn't an ideal living situation, but does it work?

Answer 1

Here's what I'm thinking:



1) No fish should be in a bowl that size (it is not a tank).

2) There is no filter, so it can't be cycled. Ammonia and nitrite will poison the fish as it will not be processed.

3) River rock accumulates a lot of sludge which can contribute to poor water parameters. Pouring water in will not remove this.

4) As you pour the water in, it will go to the bottom of the bowl. Not sure how they are claiming that all of the dirty water will drained and only the clean water will be left.

5) Their oxygen claim is bull. A fish will quickly use up the oxygen in the water. Without movement and surface action, the oxygen will not be replenished and carbon dioxide will start to fill the bowl.

6) They make no mention of water conditioner. In fact, they say "just add water". Tap water contains chlorine/chloramine and heavy metals, all toxic to fish.



BIG FAT THUMBS DOWN!

Answer 2

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RE:

Does this tank really work? The "My Fun Fish Tank"?

It's basically a rectangular sized tank, pretty small, with a spout on one side. They say that all you need to do is add water, and the dirty water will flow through the bottom of the tank and out of the spout. It isn't an ideal living situation, but does it work?

Answer 3

We have this tank and our betta fish is very active, curious and playful. He's perfectly healthy and there are no signs of stress whatsoever. There *is* room for the fish to swim around.



If you want to provide your betta a mansion then for sure get it a larger fish tank and stock it with everything. Otherwise this tank is fine.



The cleaning system works quite well. Add about 3 cups of water and siphoning action pulls out the dirty water from the bottom. It works nearly flawlessly.



To keep your betta healthy, clean the tank twice a week. Be sure to add water conditioner to make the new tap water safe. (Ask the pet store clerk what to use for this.) Feed him daily. (We give ours three betta food pellets twice daily. Some people feed theirs every other day.) Play with your fish often, avoiding things that disturb him. Place new things around the tank daily to help prevent boredom. Don't let the room temperature drop below 72 degrees F... they prefer temperatures warmer than this.

Answer 4

It works just as it's advertised to be. It does get some of the fish poo and nasty water out, but this doesn't change the fact that you should still change the tank every so often. Fish don't really live a very long time generally as pets, unless they're under extreme care. The size is a bit small, but it's about as equivalent as a generic fish bowl. These fish are bred to be under these conditions, they're common household fish that anyone can have.

Answer 5

MY FUN FISH TANK is NOT FUN!! It is a "death trap" as mentioned above for the reasons mentioned above!! I think this company should be put out of business for selling a fish tank that actually KILLS FISH!!!! Who wants to help me file a class action against "MY FUN FISH TANK"? I do not want to have any more children come home from school and cry over their dead betta fish!!!

Answer 6

The advertised feature is the tank's ability to push "dirty" water out of the gravel does work, and this does work. The problem, however, is that the tank is too small even for one fish to thrive. Other problems are also not addressed such as algae, temperature, oxygenation, and overall chemistry.

Answer 7

The website shows a betta in the "tank.". They seem to be relatively resistant to living conditions that other fish could not tolerate. I would think that this gimmick would be a certain death sentence for any less hardy breed. :(

Answer 8

Well, theoretically, pouring the fresh new water in will force all the crappy dirt that settles to the bottom out the tube, because that is situated at the bottom. If you pour enough clean water in, it should replace sufficient dirty water to work well. (Just have a big enough container beside it to catch what's forced out.) For aeration/cycling, you could insert a little filter. Boom. And just because it doesn't COME with water conditioner doesn't make it bad. It should, however, include instructions for people to buy a bottle of conditioner and a small filter so they won't wind up accidentally killing the fish.



It seems like a simple, great idea...but I'd want to try it without a fish in there first.

I just don't see why we don't apply the same principle to a bigger, nicer tank. This does seem unnecessarily small. Maybe one teeny guppy or something would be good in there, but why isn't it at least a gallon?

Answer 9

My Fun Fish

Answer 10

Now that i bought one, i wouldnt put a goldfish of any kind in there. The literature inside the box says it is for a Beta. When i bought a beta from the pet store, i asked why they are sold in small cups (like a small tub for sour cream)? They said in their native environment, they live in the water left behind from a hoof print in mud & water; not too deep or wide. This should be palacial for a Beta. I will give it a try.

Answer 11

Our beta lived for two and a half years in a vase with a plant in it. It was healthy when he died because we went on vacation and the person that was supposed to feed it forgot. We were gone too long otherwise he would be still alive here three years later I talk to the person at the pet store and they said Betas live for anywhere from 6 months to a year and a half so it is not a slow death that is a stupid comment.

Answer 12

I think if you already own a fish in a fish bowl (betta fish, no filter, etc.) and are able to keep the fish alive there, this seems like it would be an excellent alternative. That's the boat I'm in and I'm ordering one now. I'll report back:)

Answer 13

I don't have this precise tank, I have one made of glass glass and is bigger? My betta seems quite happy and healthy, I pour in conditioned water and the old water is pushed up and out the tube. The water stays clean he seems quite happy and healthy as long as you do not over feed.

Answer 14

It's too bad that people think of fish, a living, thinking creature, as an experimental toy. I hate when I see betta fish in those small vases with a plant stuck in the top. It's a slow death for the betta. If you're going to let your children (or yourself) buy fish, do your homework and buy a real set-up that gives the fish a chance and a life.

Answer 15

Are you kidding me!! There is NO room for the fish to swim! You don’t care about the fish, just the design of the fish tank. All about greed!

Answer 16

For a betta, it's perfect. I wish someone could definitively answer whether it works!

Answer 17

I think the concept is appealing to get a child started with responsibility. To me it seems like less work for me while helping my child to help. Why does the ad need to cover water conditioner, temperature, feeding, etc? Do you see car commercials covering costs of gasoline and oil changes? That is your responsibility as an adult to educate yourself about fish care.

Answer 18

yea, read @sarah's answer, and that answer gets @ianab's approval as well.



note: my only comment is to her #3 and 4; because the "drain" is plumbed under the rocks then some filth will come out the "tap" when water is poured in. BUT not to the extent that the bowl will magically become clean. And all of her other comments are right on.



So, add another vote to the "Piece of crap" designation.

Answer 19

it seem to me that it's no bigger than a standard fish bowl, and that you would need to seriously clean it occasionally, the 'cleaning system' seems that it helps so you dont have to clean it as often. i just might get one for my grandaughter

Answer 20

Should be fine for a betta. They don't particularly need/want a filter. They like still water and naturally live in somewhat shallow muddy water and breathe with a "lung" at the surface. But the commercial shows goldfish in their product and that's a terrible idea...

Answer 21

Sarah has it about covered. It's a gimmick, and "less than ideal" is being far too generous.



"Useless death trap" is more the term I would use.



Ian

Answer 22

do any of you have this product

Answer 23

This would be great,... for SeaMonkeys!!! :)

Answer 24

Will you guys shut up about the tank being to small i bet its a good product for kids and teens