{"product_id":"grosses-oval-19cm-blau","title":"Large Oval 19cm Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 19 cm high · 6–8 shrimp · ocean blue gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large oval of the Ocean Line combines its elegant, organic shape with a fresh, maritime design. Its gently rounded silhouette makes it look particularly harmonious and becomes a lively eye-catcher on a sideboard, shelf, or in the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, usually 6–8 small shrimp live together with algae and microorganisms in a finely tuned natural cycle. The ocean blue gravel is reminiscent of clear seawater and gives the small underwater world a calm and vibrant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery eccosmo ecosystem is carefully hand-assembled in Germany. The individual design and the natural development of the living components make each system a unique one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp population:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually 6–8 shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e no feeding and no water changes required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-month voluntary shrimp warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs this is a living and handmade ecosystem, the shape and arrangement of the gorgonian, gravel distribution, shrimp coloration, and algae development may differ from the product images. These differences are part of the individual character of each system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside the ecosystem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eGlass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clear glass is also used for laboratory applications. It is as thin as possible and as stable as necessary. This creates a particularly light, clear, and elegant look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe brackish water is specially prepared in our laboratory in Germany for the ecosystems. Salts, minerals, and contained microorganisms are carefully adjusted to the living conditions of the shrimp and the biological cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eGravel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFor many years, we have been using specially selected artificial gravel. This can be hygienically prepared and is significantly lighter than natural gravel. The lower weight reduces stress during transport and thus contributes to safer shipping of the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eShells\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eEach ecosystem contains a few small shells. They not only serve for design but also release minerals into the water over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eGorgonian\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe branched coral in the glass is called gorgonian. To protect natural coral populations, we exclusively use artificially produced gorgonians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eA suitable individual piece is hand-selected and cut from a larger gorgonian branch for each ecosystem. This gives each glass its own shape and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe gorgonian serves as a resting and climbing surface for the shrimp. Algae, biofilm, and microorganisms can also settle on its surface, which are part of the natural food source for the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAlgae\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ecosystem contains various types of algae, including fine green filamentous algae and brown film algae. Both do not necessarily have to be clearly visible at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe algae use incident light for photosynthesis. In doing so, they produce oxygen and, together with the natural biofilm, form an important food source for the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eMicroorganisms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eTiny bacteria and other microorganisms play an important part in natural waste recycling. They process organic residues and return the contained nutrients to the biological cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eSome of the microorganisms also serve as food for the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eShrimp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe shrimp are the little stars of the ecosystem. They feed on algae, biofilm, and microorganisms and move between the gravel and the gorgonian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe number of shrimp is adjusted to the respective size of the system. The large oval usually houses 6–8 shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe biological cycle fundamentally exists independently of the shrimp. They utilize the existing natural processes and are the most visible living component of the small world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eCleaning magnet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eInside the glass is a small magnet. With the external magnet included in the delivery, this can be carefully moved over the inside of the glass to remove visible deposits if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-month shrimp warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis model comes with a voluntary shrimp warranty of \u003cstrong\u003e12 months from receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe warranty applies if all shrimp in the sealed ecosystem have died within the warranty period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe full warranty conditions can be found in the enclosed manual. The voluntary warranty is in addition to your statutory rights regarding defects and does not restrict them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe scope of delivery includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003ea fully prepared and sealed eccosmo ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eusually 6–8 live shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003ean internal magnet for glass cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003ea matching external magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003ea detailed manual with care and warranty information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ecosystem is usually ready for dispatch within \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eWithin Germany, the order usually arrives within \u003cstrong\u003e3–8 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFor deliveries to other EU countries, different shipping zones, shipping costs, and delivery conditions apply. 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