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Ecosphere Small Sphere

4.5 out of 5 stars 2,976 ratings

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About this item

  • No maintenance aquarium, a complete miniature world
  • World's first totally enclosed ecosystem utilizing NASA technology
  • Unique gift item, perfect blend of science and art

Customer ratings by feature

Easy to assemble
5.0 5.0
Sheerness
4.4 4.4
Style
4.4 4.4
Giftable
4.4 4.4

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- WARNING: This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

From the manufacturer

Product Description

Small Sphere EcoSphere (4" diameter). This fascinating enclosed world contains 3 to 4 marine shrimp, algae and micro-organisms. Made from hand blown glass, each EcoSphere is a completely enclosed, self-sustaining little world. The EcoSphere only needs indirect light and comfortable room temperature (between 60F and 80F. ) The EcoSphere works on the basis that a closed system recycles its nutrients and does not produce excess waste. The shrimp consume the algae and micro-organisms and they, in turn, break down the shrimp waste. External light, either artificial or natural, keeps the algae growing. There is no feeding or water changes required.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 4 x 3.5 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SS-504
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Ecosphere Associates, Inc. - DROPSHIP
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005IZOB5M
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 2,976 ratings

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Important information

Ingredients

glass, saltwater, marine shrimp, magnet, algae

Directions

Keep EcoSphere away from direct sunlight and between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit

Legal Disclaimer

Due to the live nature of the product EcoSpheres only ship to the contentinental USA, they cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, AFO/FPO, PO boxes, nor Internationally due to export/import requirements.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars The PERFECT gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2016
[[VIDEOID:e25a70112bc4678dd55d1a1687eb0099]] The PERFECT gift for my father that is very difficult to find. He's going to love it!

PROS:
- Such a unique little gift
- They may claim that the shrimp only last a couple of years, but from the reviews I have read they can last up to ten.
- This was sent when weather was below freezing so I was very worried about the shimp. The package actually came with a warmer, so the shrimp would stay the perfect temperature.
- All of the shrimp looked different, so you could tell them apart.
- They were all very active which I was not expecting
- It was so cool that the algae was sort of just floating around in separate little pieces when I opened it. I left it on my work desk and noticed a little green ball of algae at the bottom of the system the next morning. Overnight, the shrimp gathered all the pieces and somehow formed them into a ball.
- Seriously, how cool is this?!?!

CONS:
- The price is a little steep and I would reaalllllyyy love to get a medium or large system for myself but am not willing to pay that much.
- You don't know exactly what your system is going to look like or how many shrimp you are going to get (which was actually pretty fun for me - especially since I got the max number of fish expected.

**UPDATE**
My dad absolutely loved this gift! He was confused at first upon opening it since he wasn't sure exactly what it was. Once I explained the system to him and he saw the shrimp swimming around his face lit up!

He called today to let me know just how much he enjoyed having it at his computer desk and reported that all four of his shrimp were doing well and were all very active.

This gift was by far worth the money and I plan on purchasing from this company again for myself and others in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very smart present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 13, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars My second experience and I recommand
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Galilée
3.0 out of 5 stars Well packed but one shrimp 🍤
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 15, 2020
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Mark H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Schöne kleine Welt
Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on July 26, 2022
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Mark H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Schöne kleine Welt
Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on July 26, 2022
Schönes kleines Ökosystem in dem es rumwuselt und hoffentlich bald die Algen wachsen. Wir sind gespannt. Netter und schneller Service. Kann den Shop nur empfehlen. Gute Preis/Leistung, gute Verpackung. Ich hoffe wir und die Kinder haben lange Spaß daran.
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