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BLUEiQ Miniature Ecosystem

by BLUEiQ
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)


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  • ASIN: B0040JP5JI
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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Product Description

The BLUEiQ is a miniature aquatic ecosystem developed by Art & Science For All with the goal of encouraging a more complete appreciation and understanding of the systems and processes which govern the natural world. Learn more about the ecosystem by caring for one of your own. Creating your personalized BLUEiQ is a piece of cake: Read the Owner's Guide. Order your livestock and custom options through our website. Put together and enjoy your new ecosystem. The BLUEiQ models after larger, more complicated ecosystems, and will develop a natural and sustainable internal balance. The BLUEiQ requires very little care and is a unique addition to the home, office, or classroom. The BLUEiQ comes in two packages. The first box, which you purchase through Design Public, includes standard components: 20-page educational Owner's Guide, handcrafted glass container, tweezers, tying thread, thermometer, and magnifying glass. The second box, which is shipped free of charge and ordered through www.theblueiq.com, includes the livestock and substrate portion of your BLUEiQ: 5 dwarf shrimp, 2 snails, your choice of aquatic plant, and your choice of substrate type.


Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
(29)
4.3 out of 5 stars
The kids love to watch the snails and shrimp move around. Kerrot  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
The BlueIQ would be great as holiday or birthday gifts. Eric S Young  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
We're both excited to receive the second part of the package. Ryan Tov  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS!!! September 26, 2010
By bbd
Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this BlueiQ ecosystem at my colleague's office, and I felt in love with it right away. I was really mesmerized by it and couldn't wait to get one for myself. I went back to my office and ordered one on Amazon immediately. The first package came 2 days later and let me tell you, Quality, Quality. The hand blown vase is just impeccable. The package also comes with a magazine, tweezers, magnifying glass & etc. Everything just looks so beautiful, even the box. I followed the instructions and ordered the Blue2 online. It came very quickly as well. I set it up nicely in our living room 2 weeks ago. It is the 1st place I go to after coming home from a long day of work. It somehow takes away my stress and resets me into a peaceful mode. I am thinking about getting another unit for my husband's office. I think this also can be a perfect house warming gift.
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Neos died... twice.... three times.... May 8, 2011
By krista
Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this idea. I love the way this set up looks. I love watching my little Neo family comb through the delicate plants and rockery. If only they could survive.

Bought the BLUEiQ at the end of February. By the beginning of April all Neos had died. I contacted the company that sells these and after asking several questions (lighting conditions, heat of water, water I used, possibility of airborne contamination etc.) they kindly agreed to send me out a replacement population of Neos for free (usually $18, which seems a little high). It's been one month and the Neos are all dead again after following all instructions. I have a lot of experience with aquatic pets (7 fish tanks in my home right now). I suspected that they were dying from high nitrate/nitrite levels from waste produced. But after testing the water in came back normal. I'm stumped at what is causing these crashes to the system, but in the end I paid close to $100 bucks for a fancy glass vase.

6/22/2011 UPDATE: The good folks at the BLUEIQ Team have been working really hard to help me make this system successful. They sent me another replacement population of neos free of charge about a month ago. As of today all 7 neos are still alive. This time I have been keeping the system in a spot that gets alot of natural light during the day. I think this is the key. If you don't have an area that gets enough light the neos will starve from lack of food (algae grown by light).

3/19/2012 UPDATE: By the end of Summer 2011 all Neos died again. I give up! Tried of watching these guys die again and again. The BLUEiQ has now been retired to being an overpriced vase. Sticking with fish from now on. These red cherry shrimp are just so sensitive to environmental factors I'm not sure how so many people are successful with this system....
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Need a pet? September 15, 2010
Amazon Verified Purchase
Problem: My friend wanted a puppy but lives in an apartment that didn't allow dogs.
Solution: I bought her a BLUEiQ.

For sometime, I thought about buying her a small aquarium so she could have a pet of her own until I stumbled upon the BLUEiQ. I know it wasn't a puppy, but she was quickly intrigued. I remember when she first opened the BLUEiQ box and asked, "Why'd you get me a vase." Funny girl. And so I told her, "I know you love puppies and I wish I could get you one, but instead you're going to be a proud owner of shrimps." She was skeptical at first until she went to the website and saw how pretty the examples were. She insisted that we order the second part of the package right away. We made an account together but she didn't let me choose any of the customizations but that was fine (I still want the other snail).

She's really happy that I got her a pretty new toy. We're both excited to receive the second part of the package.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Neos all died...three times!
Ok, so i've had this for about 2 years now. The first batch of Neos all died within 2 months and i was given replacement Neos for 18 dollars. Read more
Published 15 days ago by christine601
2.0 out of 5 stars Cool idea...
I thought this looked awesome when I saw it. When the first poor little shrimp died I contacted them and they sent out more for about $16... They all died as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Turd
2.0 out of 5 stars Seems really overpriced
I have not purchased this so don't have personal experience with it, but I make terrariums and other habitats for all kinds of animals/plants. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ElizabethSC
2.0 out of 5 stars great idea but...
I bought this for my son for his birthday last year. Within a few weeks of receiving the neos they all died. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Working mama
5.0 out of 5 stars BlueIQ = Best Gift!
I recently purchased the BlueIQ as a gift for my father. He had a similar product in his office at work but it had broken. This was definitely a great gift! Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Lawless
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Customer Service
My son received a BLUEiQ eco system for Christmas, the live elements of his eco-system were damaged during shipment and the company responded with an offer for replacements... Read more
Published 16 months ago by dezinegrl
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful center piece and topic of conversation !
When I received both packages for BlueiQ and set it all up I could be happier! Any question that I had I could email them through their website and the responded directly to my... Read more
Published 16 months ago by NikiD
5.0 out of 5 stars A very neat all-in-one shrimp ecosystem
It beats the Eco-Sphere due to its open system, flexibility, expandability, etc. But you should be able to get all its components (hardware + livestock) via any good quality pet... Read more
Published 18 months ago by ĺmâzŏniān
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!
I have enjoyed my miniature ecosystem every day since I received it; I have it on my desk at work. Every day I look at it to see what is going on, my plant is growing new leaves... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Eileen
5.0 out of 5 stars I Got Babies!
I received my blueiq as a gift from a friend. She knows how stressed I can get at work and thought this would help me unclench. She was right! The shrimp are fun to watch! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jeanne M Lin
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