This is an actual lava lamp with NASA derived nanotechnology inside. The 'lava' is made of a magnetic fluid called ferrofluid. Like an ordinary lava lamp, the dark fluid will form blobs that rise and fall on their own by simply turning on the light in the base. Unlike an ordinary lava lamp, you can now interact with the 'lava' with ordinary magnets. The ferrofluid can be pushed and pulled. It forms geometric patterns and spikes in the presence of a magnetic field. This 18-inch retro lamp has a rocket shape, elegantly flowing black wax to fill any space with the drama of motion and the beauty of soft colored light. Uses a 15 watt bulb and is most energy efficient lava lamp on the market. Therefore, it will heat up faster. No more 6-8 hour wait. It flows in under 1 hour. Fluids are of a high quality newly patented formulation NOT made in China, unlike every other lava lamp on the market. We guarantee your lamp won't arrive cloudy or we'll ship you a new one. At Inspired Designs, our commitments to pursuing the latest fashion trends, cutting-edge technology, and unsurpassed quality ensure that we continue to intrigue older fans while enticing the younger generation with our exciting new product. So whether you are six or sixty, we have a lava lamp product just right for setting the mood of your life.