When I first saw this lamp, I immediately thought, “This is a kids’ item,” and so I got it with the justification that I was going to put it in one of their rooms as a night light (they’re at the age when they need interesting things like this to help make their rooms more comfortable and familiar to them at night). But here’s what happened instead: as soon as I added the distilled water to it and turned it on, my wife quirked her mouth and said, “Hmph…neat,” and she set it in a space on the kitchen counter where it could serve as a night-light (and daytime focal point) for that area instead. From that point on, it was a losing battle: for some reason, the rest of the family became entranced with this thing—I’m not sure if it’s the changing light colors, the sound of running water, or the fish bobbing up and down with the bubbles. Everyone else fell in love with it…I once even caught several of them staring at it reflectively, almost like it was a real mini-aquarium! Now, for my taste, I do think it’s interesting; I’m just not as bamboozled by it as everyone else. I feel that the tank itself is a bit too small, and I initially thought that the plastic “fish” w ere too big for it (I had some trouble getting them to move up and down with the bubbles, at first…eventually, they’ll sort themselves out correctly with the flow of the water and they’ll move up and down properly). But in any case, my family keeps it running day and night, and it DOES seem to make the spot more relaxing for everyone…so I have to say that this one fits firmly in the “5-star” column. Recommended. Read more

If anyone is expecting larva lamp like experience out of this, this may be similar, but not quite. My order arrived with the broken battery compartment. In other words, we can only use this with USB cable attached to it, making it less portable than desired. With air pump built into it, this makes constant noise, almost inoperable as a night light. On a side note, its remote interferes with my Winix air purifiers. It can be annoying to those with it. With the features and build quality, this simply isn't worth $39, but maybe $20 at most. Good thing it hasn't leaked yet. Read more

This product doesn't seal on top and therefor will be spilt by a toddler. Now, not all toddlers are little gremlins ... but most are. I suspect the youngest you want this around is 4. Once I realized it didn't seal on top, I decided to not put it in my 2.5 year old gremlin-boy's room. It's just a mess waiting to happen. Now that said, check out the customer videos of this thing in action. It does work. But please do beware as they are marketing this with toddlers in the picture and I think that is just night-time drama waiting to happen! Read more

This lamp is more about mood and decoration than function. It’s filled with artificial fish and lights up in 16 colors with different effects. The remote control lets you change the settings easily, which is good for sensory use or just relaxing. The fish are clearly fake, but they’re colorful and playful. The lamp itself is tall and narrow, so it doesn’t take up much space. It’s probably best suited for kids’ rooms or casual spaces where you want a bit of movement and color. The build looks lightweight, and while it’s not high-end, it’s not trying to be. It’s a novelty item with a calming vibe. END RESULT: I would recommend it. It’s fun, simple, and adds a splash of color to any room. It’s a good product. Read more

This is such a fun lamp! I bought this for my kids and they love the bubbles and fish, works good, good quality of lights, works on batteries too! Read more