Self-Enclosed EcoSphere Ecosystem from Abundant Earth

[hunterharkins]

i have one that my brother got me about 8 years ago...no lie, and There is still one little shrimp left in it, and has been for about 4 years.

[picatsoforfma]

I set up my own shrimp tank for $50. And I can interact with them.

[andyroxs]

haha i feel sorry for everyone who pays 60+ for a small ecosphere. i got mine for around $20. its not the real deal tho, it has a little rubber plug at the top, but otherwise it is exactly the same and i love it.

[Xan81]

That's cool that you got one for less, but the "official" ones are sealed with no openings so that there's no chance that any external organisms or debris gets inside.

It's like... they live in their own contained world. Once alien invaders make their way into that "world", there's no telling what damage they may cause.

[jrq88]

Where did you get one for that price?!

[andyroxs]

well i live in taiwan soo..... lol

[Xan81]

@jrq88 link in description :)

[penman988]

I made one 10 minutes ago.what can help it?

[Xan81]

@penman988 2 years later, I hope your ecosystem is doing well :)

[penman988]

@Xan81 Oh it's gone...I got rid of it probably a year and a half ago...

[Erixxxxxx]

So once all the shrimps have all died there's no more life in the ecosphere that is visible to see?

[Xan81]

Well sure there is: the algae! :D

But no, there won't be any more animals that are visible to the naked eye. :(

But, if you notice this video is a few years old! That's a long time for these little dudes. In the wild, they'd have likely long since been swallowed up by the next larger animal.

[rpblcan]

@Erixxxxxx what about fish?

[Erixxxxxx]

What happens if they all die?

[Xan81]

If they all die then the bacteria consume the corpses and the algae consume the bacteria along with sunlight. When the algae dies the bacteria consume the algae... rinse and repeat forever.

That is the ubiquitous "circle of life". :)

[Xan81]

I bought mine from Abundantearth (.com) for about US$80. I know it sounds like a lot for some shrimp; but when all the variables are considered, it is actually reasonable.

BTW, only 1 remains alive :D

[rluix]

hey, do that site ships worldwide?

[Xan81]

@rluix Unfortunately, Abundant Earth does not ship internationally. :(

[linalrichie]

yeah where can you buy these?, i found one for £365 but that sounds alot for some srimp's

[christentze]

these come from little seeds?! i've heard of these sea monkeys, but have never seen them or known anyone with em! amazing!

[muschilover]

hes life is just picking and eating shit round and round

interesting

=D

[salmonelas123]

oh, remember: the shrimp needs the sun light to survive.

sorry if i err in english

[mafrek]

i got one for christmas too but i found my smallest one, jack, dead yesterday :(

[austinblan]

if you keep the right light balance and nutrient balance the eco sphere can remain functional for up to 20 years! The ones in the labs have lived that long.

[nickyfalcon]

I think the manual said the oldest ones are around 10 years old.

[martinbennett2003]

look cool

[Xan81]

Yeah

[martinbennett2003]

god they cost so much i want a big one and it costs 459 pounds or dollars

[tylervirgo]

had my for three months and they died at a rate of about one a month emailed all companies involved and just got blanked 90 quid down the drain

[Xan81]

Hmmm only one of my 4 died, but that was very shorty after arriving. They are very particular little guys; and therefore, can die in a blink.

Mine, however, quickly "disposed" of the corpse and 3 are stil living happily in their "world".

Sorry for your loss. :(

[eigio]

Hey, you should show it in different angles and better focusing, it's very interesting.

[Xan81]

The shripies are very small, and another angle doesn't show 'em. But, I should figure a way....

[Dpak69]

i just got one lol

[Xan81]

Congrats!