Small Oval 13cm Blue
Small Oval 13cm Blue
Approx. 13 cm high · 2–3 shrimp · ocean blue gravel
The small oval of the Ocean Line combines a gently rounded shape with a fresh, maritime design. Its compact format makes it ideal for a desk, a shelf, or a small side table.
Inside, usually 2–3 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, vibrant appeal.
Each eccosmo ecosystem is carefully hand-assembled in Germany. The individual design and the natural development of the living components make each system a unique piece.
Product details
Model: Small Oval
Height: approx. 13 cm
Collection: Ocean Line
Gravel color: Ocean blue
Shrimp population: usually 2–3 shrimp
Manufacturing: handmade in Germany
Care: no feeding and no water changes required
Warranty: 6-month voluntary shrimp guarantee
Since this is a living and hand-designed ecosystem, the shape and arrangement of the gorgonian, gravel distribution, shrimp coloration, and algae development may vary from the product images. These differences are part of the individual character of each system.
What's in the ecosystem?
Glass
The clear glass is also used for laboratory applications. It is as thin as possible and as strong as necessary. This creates a particularly light, clear, and elegant look.
Water
The brackish water is specially prepared for the ecosystems in our laboratory in Germany. Salts, minerals, and contained microorganisms are carefully adjusted to the living conditions of the shrimp and the biological cycle.
Gravel
For 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 the load during transport and thus contributes to safer shipping of the shrimp.
Shells
Each ecosystem contains a few small shells. They not only serve as decoration but also release minerals into the water over time.
Gorgonian
The branched branch in the glass is called gorgonian. To protect natural coral populations, we exclusively use artificially produced gorgonians.
A suitable individual piece is selected and cut by hand from a larger gorgonian branch for each ecosystem. This gives each glass its own shape and structure.
The gorgonian serves as a sitting 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.
Algae
The ecosystem contains various types of algae, including fine green filamentous algae and brown surface algae. Both do not have to be clearly visible at all times.
The algae use incident light for photosynthesis. They produce oxygen and, together with the natural biofilm, form an important food source for the shrimp.
Microorganisms
Tiny bacteria and other microorganisms take on an important part of natural waste recycling. They process organic residues and return the contained nutrients to the biological cycle.
Some of the microorganisms also serve as food for the shrimp.
Shrimp
The shrimp are the small stars of the ecosystem. They feed on algae, biofilm, and microorganisms and move between the gravel and the gorgonian.
The number of shrimp is matched to the respective size of the system. In the small oval, there are usually 2–3 shrimp.
The biological cycle fundamentally exists independently of the shrimp. They use the existing natural processes and are the most visible living component of the small world.
Cleaning magnet
Inside 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.
6-month shrimp guarantee
This model comes with a voluntary shrimp guarantee of 6 months from receipt.
The guarantee applies if all shrimp in the closed ecosystem have died within the warranty period.
The full warranty conditions can be found in the enclosed manual. The voluntary guarantee is in addition to your statutory defect rights and does not restrict them.
Scope of delivery
Included in the scope of delivery are:
- a fully prepared and sealed eccosmo ecosystem
- usually 2–3 live shrimp
- an internal magnet for glass cleaning
- a suitable external magnet
- a detailed manual with care and warranty information
Shipping and delivery
The ecosystem is usually ready for dispatch within 1–2 working days.
Within Germany, the order usually arrives within 3–8 working days.
For deliveries to other EU countries, different shipping zones, shipping costs, and delivery conditions apply. Please refer to our detailed shipping information.
Since the ecosystem contains live shrimp, we take expected temperatures into account during shipping. In case of exceptional heat or severe frost, shipping may be delayed by a few days to protect the animals.