Parents Will Love This No-Maintenance Pet As Much As Kids Do

Attention moms, dads, aunts, uncles and even family friends: There's absolutely no reason not to get a kid this pet. Listen, we know usually this would be terrible advice, but this is the one exception to the "pets aren't presents" rule. You don't have to feed it, exercise it or clean up after it. Even if you go on vacation for a week and forget about the thing, you can still bring this pet back to life.

So what is this magical, maintenance-free creature, you wonder? It's the Hexbug Aquabot fish, and it's essentially a fuss-free robotic fish! It comes to life when submerged in water — swimming, diving and exploring its tank just like a living fish would do. Because this Hexbug fish is powered by electromagnetic propulsion rather than fish pellets, you'll never have to deal with any kind of post-digestion mess.

This fantastic fish will only set you back $6.98, but we strongly recommend you buy it a for friend. That could be another Hexbug fish for it to play with, or maybe even a Hexbug seahorse or HexBug jellyfish. You really can't go wrong with any of these underwater animals!

Having this nontraditional kind of pet and learning about the science behind it presents a unique learning opportunity for kids. However, because these aquabots have small parts, they're not recommended for children under three.

But if you're looking for a gift that makes a splash with the kids without getting you in hot water with the parents, the Hexbug fish is definitely a great choice.

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