Self-Sustaining Ecosystem - Natural. Contains Live Opae Ula Shrimp

The media could not be loaded. Update: One of the shrimp recently laid eggs that successfully hatched and I now have 5 larval shrimp swimming around in the bowl, along with the 4 adults I originally received. On top of that I now have 2 MORE shrimp that are currently carrying eggs (meaning I originally got 1 male and 3 females). Not sure if my little bubble can handle 20 shrimp!!! I might need to purchase a second EMPTY Shrimp Bubble to have a place to put all these shrimp! 🙂This is an awesome little shrimp ecosystem! I had previously had a similar product from another brand, but unfortunately after many many years the glass ecosystem was accidentally broken, and my shrimp did not survive. Upon looking for a replacement, I found this Shrimp Bubble. While I really enjoyed the other brand too, the only thing I didn't really like was that that other ecosystem was completely sealed. Ethically I had a bit of a problem with that. I didn't really care for the fact that I could NEVER change out the water, feed the shrimp, or care for the system if one of the shrimp didn't make it. Although this Shrimp Bubble ecosystem is also self sustaining, I really liked the idea that I could open and care for the animals if I needed to. The Shrimp Bubble is also a bit less expensive than the other brand, and I prefer the look of this one as the Shrimp Bubble's decor (with the sand, shells and live algae), makes it look more natural. I put this Shrimp Bubble on a window sill in my kitchen that does not get direct sunlight, so the algae will benefit from the sun. I've learned alot from keeping the other brand of shrimp ecosystem for many years, and the biggest tip I've learned is that you must occasionally rotate the containers location. If the algae becomes too abundant, you need to move the shrimp to a location further away from sunlight, even sometimes into a room with NO natural light. Then, if the algae starts looking a little too sparse, move the container back to a location that does get some indirect sunlight. If there is too much algae, the shrimp waste CO2 will not be enough to sustain it, and the algae will start to die and muck up the water. Although these little pets are extremely easy to care for, you have to do your part to keep their ecosystem healthy.Overall, I love this product and highly recommend it. It makes a very unique gift for someone that is difficult to buy for, and is even more fun as a gift for yourself!

We received 4 shrimp over 1.5 years ago. All 4 shrimp are still alive, and 2 of them are gravid! Her eggs are dark red and adorable. All we've done to care for the shrimp is to occasionally (rarely) add a tiny bit of distilled water when evaporation occurs, and add a speck of food every few weeks. We keep them out of direct sunlight, in a room that stays about 70-75F all year.Update: the eggs hatched! We have multiple tiny baby shrimp swimming around in the bowl!Update: over 2 years later, the shrimp are still doing well. They've had multiple babies, and even they are doing well! We may try to find a bigger bowl, because they have had several babies now. But it's been so easy to care for them.... We just leave it in a bright spot on the kitchen island that doesn't receive direct sunlight except for about half an hour after sunrise. We don't have to move it to different locations, as one person said they do.One reviewer said she did her "research" and that this ecosystem starves the shrimp. That is 100% false. The proof is that after 2 years of owning this ecosystem, not only are our shrimp thriving, but so are their babies!

The shrimps came alive and healthy, and so for the ecosphere is thriving!

Gave this to a cousin for a birthday over a year ago. Because of its life sensitive nature I had it shipped to me and started it immediately upon arrival. They are fascinating "pets" and enchant everyone who views them. My cousin keeps them in her home office and sees them daily. Anyone who visits always has to check them out. One died a couple of months after delivery but we were warned that it's not uncommon for that to happen. The remaining three shrimp seem quite healthy. Periodic infrequent water maintenance is required but it is rather simple. Easy, rare feeding is also required. Greatest temptation is the desire to overfeed them. DON'T! A magnetic scrubber is included in the kit. It could be described, at best, as only adequate. We are trying to come up with an alternate way to clean the globe without jeopardizing the shrimp and their environment. There are videos for those who want more instructions on setup and care. Will consider this as a gift for other people who I feel it would be appropriate for.

Everything came all good. all four shrimps are alive and nothing broken.Very easy to put things together and the shrimps seem to be happy in that tiny bottle.It is very small bottle. As you can see from my photo, the bottle itself is just twice bigger than my watch. ha ha. So far, it is very cute and all the shrimps are doing well. Hopefully they will last for a while.

The family and I love this little thing. It took a while to get here. However the shrimp have doubled in size. All four of them have survived. They're very active and they swim around consistently. The container is about the size of a human hand. Very unique and cute idea. All of our friends come in and love it and want one!