Closed Aquatic Ecosystem, X-Large Sphere

I recently purchased the EcoSphere Closed Aquatic Ecosystem, Small Sphere, and I'm completely captivated by the miniature world it holds within. This little marvel is not just an aquarium; it's a self-sustaining ecosystem that brings nature's beauty right to my desk. Pros: Low Maintenance: The EcoSphere is incredibly easy to care for. With minimal maintenance required, it's perfect for those who want a slice of nature without the hassle of constant upkeep. Fascinating Ecosystem: Watching the tiny shrimp swim, eat, and interact within this self-contained sphere is utterly mesmerizing. The delicate balance of life in such a small space is a testament to the wonders of nature. Beautiful Design: The small sphere is elegantly designed and makes for a unique and eye-catching addition to any space. It's a conversation starter, and everyone who sees it is immediately intrigued. Educational Value: This EcoSphere provides a wonderful opportunity for learning about ecosystems, the water cycle, and the delicate balance of life. It's a great educational tool for both kids and adults.

I purchased this item (medium sphere) in November of 2015 as a Christmas gift for my mother. When I gave it to her a month and a half later (I took it out of the box during this time, don't worry!) I made sure to give her all the instructions so that she could care for these little guys without any issues. It has been almost three years and she has only lost one shrimp! She started off with 7. Not too bad! I will say after reading some of your reviews and seeing the photos I can clearly see why some people left bad reviews from their photos alone. If there is a bunch of green algae in your sphere it is getting TOO MUCH LIGHT! Move it away from the light source. This will throw the eco system off balance and your shrimp will die, which seems to be the common denominator in most of the poor reviews. Ideally you shouldn't really see much green algae if your sphere is healthy. My mother followed the instructions and her sphere is still sparkling and beautiful with 6 out of 7 shrimps still kicking after 3 years. My grandmother was gifted one the same Christmas and hers all died in a couple months because she put them too close to a window. Just follow the instructions and you'll love this beautiful little work of art for many years.

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.

Llegó en perfecto estado con 4 camaroncitos. Todo muy activo y bien. Hay que cuidar la luz que le da para que no se eleve su temperatura y buscar el emplazamiento ideal para que las algas se generen pero sin exceso. Muy interesante el ecosistema.

Die EcoSphere ist wunderschön und als ich sie einmal umtauschen musste, wurde mir sofort und sehr freundlich geholfen. Der Kundenservice war wirklich außergewöhnlich nett und professionell. Vielen Dank — ich kann den Verkäufer nur weiterempfehlen und freue mich täglich über das tolle Produkt.

I have bought two of these now and both times, the recipient was very impressed. Most recently bought as a group present for our university tutor and he was speechless! If you want a present to amaze, this is the one!

I think most of the shrimp survived. Don't panick if it come and all the shrimp seems dead. And it is very rare that all the shrimp survive all the years. The smaller the shrimp are, the longer they seem to live. I have and other one at home and it has 8 years, the same shrimp still alive!

Muy mal producto se ve muy bonito pero por mas que lo cuides de que no le de la luz directa (por que en si no necesita ningun cuidado ) a la semana ya estan muertos todos los camarones y no tienen ninguna garantia