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That contains a ecosphere?
An EcoSphere contains shrimp, the filtered seawater, algae, gorgonians and small pebbles.
This variety of shrimps was chosen because it is "peaceful" and that shrimp do not fight them.
The Gorgons, glass and rocks provide the necessary area in the ecosystem. All these surfaces serve as hiding places for micro-organisms.
The Gorgons are a non-living material that is cut by hand before being placed in each ecosphere.
How does an EcoSphere?
The EcoSphere is a mini - battery ecological accumulates light energy and converts it into biochemical energy. Too much light will cause an accelerated consumption by algae nutrients present in limited quantities. Without light, it is impossible to get food for shrimps.
The light, combined with carbon dioxide from water, is the basis for the algae produce oxygen. The shrimp breathe the oxygen in the water and feed on algae and bacteria. The bacteria convert animal waste into nutrients consumed in turn by the algae.
The shrimp and bacteria produce carbon monoxide which algae need to produce oxygen. The temperature influences the functioning of the ecosphere.
How to maintain the ecosphere?
It is necessary to provide some light each day but not too much. Too much light would damage the ecosystem. In case of doubt,
- VERY IMPORTANT: it is better to give less light too.
- If you experience a rapid development of green algae is that the EcoSphere is a place too bright.
- Do not submit EcoSphere to sudden temperature changes.
- Once in place, it is preferable not to move too often.
Do not let the EcoSphere more than 60 hours in the dark. Once the EcoSphere spent several days in the light, it is recharged with oxygen. It can probably stay longer in the dark but why take risks?
Do not shake or drop it or throw it or manipulate it with sudden movements!
The health of animals within the EcoSphere depends on the water chemistry. The algal growth affects water chemistry. When algae grow too, the pH increases and a high pH kill the mini-shrimp.
The average life expectancy of the EcoSphere is two years but strict adherence to guidelines may offer hope for a life of 5 to 6 years.
We must expose the ecosphere to light a minimum of 6 to 12 hours per day. It must be placed either in daylight near a window without being exposed to direct sunlight or under a fluorescent tube.
The ecosphere must be stored at room temperature between 15 ° C and 30 ° C. Temperatures above 30 ° C cause stress to organisms living within the ecosphere, those below 15 ° C slows down their metabolism.
Both educational and decorative object is also a window into the underwater world that few of us can explore.
This tiny world is a very simple interaction between plant and animal world and the most valuable elements of the planet: water.
The ecosphere is regarded as a scientific project, it is a result of finding a space technology developed for NASA. Created in the United States, its founder, who has participated as a researcher in the project, purchased the technology for NASA to make the ecosphere.
Today, the EcoSphere has found its place in very different areas: corporate gifts, learning object for schools, decorative object and wonder.
The Ecosphere of 1, 5 m in diameter can be constructed. Whether to decorate a lobby, a showroom or to hold a single object, the ecosphere are made to measure.
There are only twenty such EcoSphere worldwide. |
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