Artful EcoSphere Lives on Light
This fascinating display of art and science contains active micro-organisms, bright red shrimp, and algae existing in a clear "soup" of filtered sea water. Only light is needed to keep their world in a perfect plant-and-animal balance: algae and bacteria are eaten by the shrimp whose waste supports their regeneration. Created with technology developed by scientists at NASA. No maintenance required. Size Small Pod 5-1/2"H x 3" Dia. Small Sphere 4"H x 4" Dia. Large Pod 7-1/2H x 4" Dia. Large Sphere 5"H x 5-1/4"W Shipping Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Delivery signature required.
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(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
A beautiful product.
By Marty
from Patchogue, New York 631-475-1713
About Me Artist, Collector, Nature Lover
Comments about WindandWeather EcoSphere Pod:
There was no external magnet to move the internal glass cleaner (magnet). When I called about it no one knew what I was talking about. They told me there was no need to clean the glass because the shrimp would eat the bacteria, but I tried to explain that there was no way to remove the bacteria and that the external magnet was just to clean the glass, not to remove the bacteria.
This is the coolest thing!
By Allison
from North Dakota
About Me Gift giver
I bought this for my dad for Christmas. He is going to love it! I am loving "babysitting" the little guys while I wait for Christmas. However, now I want to buy one for myself, when they go to live with him. :) Many people have asked where I got such a cool thing. IT IS GREAT! I love watching their little legs as they swim around.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Absolutely Wonderful and Educational!
By Richard Workman
from Dallas, Texas
About Me Artist, Collector, Decorator, Naturalist
I absolutely love this large pod!! It is so fascinating to watch and very educational. Great for young and old. The instructions that come with it tell you everything there is to know about the pod. I am highly impressed with the entire packaging and everything to do with this product. [...]Wind and Weather have great products and I will definitely be ordering more from them in the future!
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Very cool and relaxing to watch.
By Candaroo
from Madison, WI
About Me Collector
I get a lot of wonderful comments on the sphere. It's beautiful. It is a living environment with no maintenance needed. I keep it at the office and it is very unique and lovely. A nice way to have an aquarium in the office!
fascinating
By myturn
from upstate ny
small self contained globe that has life in it! no cleaning, feeding, draining,etc. it's so easy. just set it in indirect sun light. the shrimp are very small,but due to the curvature of the globe, they are magnified and easy to see. people are fascinated by it! [...]
Great Gift
By Jim the Lake Man
from Conyers, GA
About Me Husband
My wife enjoys the sea and marine life. We have an aquarium, but she wanted something smaller for the kitchen counter. The Pod was perfect and she was very pleased and surprised when it arrived.
Just Fun to Watch
By gardengal
from Ohio
This is just fun! Love to watch the shrimp swim around. Relaxing.
Endless enjoyment for years to come!
By Cheryl Pierce
from [@]
This product is excellent for any space to addlife and entertainment for young and old. I have mine on my breakfast table to add a natural conversation piece. Can be enjoyed by all with a closed environment that is care free. Have purcased 3 units for myself and my friends.
Art & Science looks great!
By LindaG.
from Chicago, IL
This was a gift for my Mom! She can't have pets in her apartment so this was perfect for her small space! She now has a really great art piece and a pet to look after! I wish I had purchased the larger one!
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Peaceful ecosystem
By one reviewer
from minnetonka, mn
There is no particular use for this product, but for some people, like my 15 year old son, it is a meaningful item. To have an ecosystem on your desk is amazing, and can be very peaceful.[...]
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Unbelieveable Product
By Elaine
from Lakeport, CA
About Me Artist, Collector, Decorator
Wonderful educational product...would be great for a science project.
Got it to give as a gift to my boss -
By Sharon
from New Braunfels, TX
About Me Unique
I gave it as gift to my boss, and everyone that visits their home, wants to know where they got it so they can get one. Just wish you had larger ones to offer, because they are sooooo unique.