Oval - Create your own world

Small Oval

Height: approx. 13 cm

Shrimp stock: usually 2–3 shrimp

Warranty: 6 months voluntary shrimp guarantee

Large Oval

Height: approx. 19 cm

Shrimp stock: usually 6–8 shrimp

Warranty: 12 months voluntary shrimp guarantee

The number of shrimp is matched to the respective size of the ecosystem. Please select the desired size using the product selection.

White

White gravel gives the ecosystem a bright, clear, and calm appearance. The shrimp and the delicate structures in the glass are particularly beautifully showcased.

Black

Black gravel creates an expressive and elegant design. The dark background creates a striking contrast to the shrimp and the other components of the ecosystem.

Ocean Blue

Ocean blue gravel gives the ecosystem a fresh, maritime look and is reminiscent of the colors of the sea.

Please select the desired gravel color using the product selection.

Product: Oval – Create your own world

Shape: Oval

Selectable sizes: approx. 13 cm or 19 cm high

Selectable gravel colors: White, Black, or Ocean Blue

Shrimp stock: depending on size, usually 2–3 or 6–8 shrimp

Manufacture: by hand in Germany

Care: no feeding and no water change required

Warranty: 6 or 12 months voluntary shrimp guarantee, depending on size

Since it is a living and hand-designed 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.

Glass

The clear glass is also used for laboratory applications. It is as thin as possible and as stable as required. This creates a particularly light, clear, and elegant appearance.

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

We have been using specially selected artificial gravel for many years. It 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.

For this product, you can choose between white, black, and ocean blue gravel.

Shells

Each ecosystem contains some 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 a gorgonian. To protect natural coral populations, we exclusively use artificially produced gorgonians.

From a larger gorgonian branch, a suitable individual piece is selected and cut by hand for each ecosystem. This gives each glass its own shape and structure.

The 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.

Algae

The ecosystem contains various types of algae, including fine green filamentous algae and brown surface algae. Neither needs to be clearly visible at all times.

The algae use the incoming light for photosynthesis. In doing so, 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 gravel and gorgonian.

The small oval usually contains 2–3 shrimp. The large oval usually contains 6–8 shrimp.

The 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.

Cleaning Magnet

Inside the glass is a small magnet. With the included external magnet, this can be carefully moved over the inside of the glass to remove visible deposits if necessary.

For the small oval, approx. 13 cm high, a voluntary shrimp guarantee of 6 months from receipt applies.

For the large oval, approx. 19 cm high, a voluntary shrimp guarantee of 12 months from receipt applies.

The guarantee applies if all shrimp in the closed ecosystem have died within the guarantee period applicable to the selected model.

The full guarantee conditions can be found in the included manual. The voluntary guarantee exists in addition to your statutory defect rights and does not restrict them.

Included in the scope of delivery are:

• a fully prepared and sealed eccosmo ecosystem in the selected size
• gravel in the selected color
• depending on size, usually 2–3 or 6–8 living shrimp
• an internal magnet for glass cleaning
• a suitable external magnet
• a detailed manual with care and warranty information

The individually assembled ecosystem is usually ready for dispatch within 1–2 working days.

Within Germany, the order usually arrives within 3–8 working days thereafter.

Different shipping zones, shipping costs, and delivery conditions apply for deliveries to other EU countries. Please refer to our detailed shipping information for this.

Since the ecosystem contains live shrimp, we take into account the expected temperatures during shipping. In case of exceptional heat or severe frost, shipping may be delayed by a few days to protect the animals.

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