Testimonials

“I have an Ecosphere I wanted to tell you about. My husband bought it for me 8-9 years ago, and one little shrimp still remains…just thought you would like to know. It is truly amazing!”
-Laura W.

“I got one of your original spheres about 10 years ago, and it’s been on my desk since that time as a testament to the tenacity of life.”
-Marshal W.

“I bought an ecosphere about 5 years ago and it is still going strong! “
-Marie

“I just wanted to tell you that my EcoSphere ("ISP" size) is alive and well even after 6 years. I received it as a birthday gift, and I think aside from one of the three shrimps dying, it's still doing well. I'm a high school biology teacher now, and my students (especially younger ones) love it. I'll be showing it in class tomorrow as a demonstration of an ecosystem.
Thanks for a great product.”
-Yoojin C. Ph.D

“Thank you so much for your reply to my email. It warms my heart to know that my EcoSphere and serial number will be added to your hall of fame. I shall always treasure those ten plus years of carefree entertainment. 
 "Methuselah" was my kind of "pet". No feeding, no litter tray to clean, no vet bills, no staining the carpet and upholstery, no pet sitters to hire when I traveled. Every day he was there to entertain me with absolutely no overhead. May he now rest in peace.”
 -Joel B.

“We bought our small pod Eco-Sphere about 8+ years ago and would like to let you know that there is still one shrimp still alive! I thought I would take the time to let you know that I believe that this is one of the most amazing gifts I have ever received. I never would have thought that the shrimp would have lived this long.
Thank you for creating these wonderful living pieces of art!”
-Kevin Doherty

“Just wanted to let you guys know that I've had my ecosphere since 1996 and two of my shrimp are still living. Thanks.”
-Kelly F.

“I just thought that you’d like to know that we have a small sphere with one shrimp still alive after almost 10 years. It is s/n 97129 with issue date 12/98. Amazing indeed!”
-Doug S.

“ I just wanted to let you know that my sphere arrived this morning as anticipated, and though one little critter was sluggish at first, they all seem to be moving about now. Cheers, and again, I thank you very much for all considerations and recharging my sphere.”
-Betsy

“We just discovered that Ecosphere #124119 purchased in 11/99 is still
alive!It was a 3 3/4" sphere…a most exciting discovery.”
-A satisfied customer

“I received my eco-sphere around 4 years ago as a Christmas present from my sister in law. The biggest one and the littlest one survived until today. My son knocked it off the table. I have to admit, I'm upset- I'm literally crying! I never thought I could become attached to two little creatures I've never had the chance to hold. Your product is awesome and I plan to get another one in the near future!”
-Veronica B.

“I love this idea. I received a pod as a gift and am completely fascinated with it.”
-Barbara

“You are not going to believe this, but my little shrimp is still
going strong after 10 years and a move from NYC to NJ!”
-Lisa G.

“I received an eco-sphere that was issued in August 2002. It contained three live shrimp. One died in 2003, but the other two lasted until January and February 2008. The later two had a lifetime in my home of ~5.4 years. Amazing!”
-Jerome O.

“I received the 5" Eco-sphere from a friend back in 1992. 16 year later, the last surviving shrimp died of unknown causes. Still in mourning, we can't help but be amazed at how low he was with us.... assuming he was a he.
Thanks for years of calming entertainment!
 -Frank J.

“Just wanted to let you that my ecosphere 253203 is still functioning with two shrimp busily swimming about. I am not sure when I was given it, but might well have been in 2000 or earlier. I am glad to see that you are still making these wonderful things.”
-Kathy R.

“I can’t tell you how excited we are to have our EcoSphere! It is amazing! I really think this is the coolest thing! Thanks again for coming through for us. It was so refreshing to have such great customer service! It is definitely a rarity these days!
-Jessica S.

“My students really enjoy the Eco-Sphere, and it really works well in describing a closed system.”
-Stephen H.

“While home for the holidays visiting my mother in Sierra Vista, she brought out her eco-sphere my brothers and I gave her for Christmas back in 1996. It's been 11 years and I had no idea she still had it or that it was even alive but it is! She is so proud of it! She absolutely loves it and says it's the best gift she's ever received. So, I wanted to say a BIG Thank you for making these spectacular little eco-spheres. They're really an awesome creation.”
-Heather H.

“Hello. Happy 2008...and I thought you would like to know that
ecosphere #39780, created in June 1995, is still doing okay. All
the shrimp are still alive.”
-Cynthia D.

“What a cool and educational product.”
-Jon I.

“My son gave me an eco-sphere for my 60th birthday and it is
wonderful. The first night I woke up numerous times to
go to the sphere and check to see if it was ok and if the little
creatures seemed warm enough. Thank you so much for such a fantastic
item!!!”
-Theron T.

“Just wanted to say thank you for the education. We have had an EcoSphere for 7 years. These little guys seem to be doing great.”
-Berry B.

“For your information my shrimp in ecosphere 65792 finally expired. I have watched them since July 1998!
-Bill

“I have had my ecosphere for 8 years now last month and the thing is still going strong. It’s a small pod.
 -Dave

“I just wanted to write to commend you on your wonderful product. I purchased my 4" eco-sphere in October of 1998 (its serial number is 116529). It originally held 4 shrimp. It has been sitting on my desk now for over 9 years. It has been shook (mistaken for a water-globe) on more than one occasion and I still have 2 surviving shrimp. The water level has diminished slightly, but it is still a wonderful conversation piece.
-Cindy M.

“I have enjoyed my little "water world" for almost four years! It may
sound strange, but I couldn't wait to check on them every morning. I
would panic when there were clinging to a branch and couldn't be
seen. Your eco spheres are so wonderful”
-Kathleen S.

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank your company for the great joy it has provided me with my ecosphere. I've had it since the Holidays of 2000, serial #186852, and though I lost one shrimp, the remaining three shrimp are doing great. It is a great stress reliever to gaze into the sphere when you need to unwind for a moment. Thanks for all the joy it's provided.”
-Shaun

“I bought a small pod ecosphere (Serial # 42493) for my
husband almost 11 years ago (December, 1996) and it
has been healthy and active. He has kept it on his desk in his office all
this time and has enjoyed his tiny window into the sea
world on a daily basis. He is a diver so he
particularly appreciates his tiny aquarium.
I have to tell you the Ecosphere is one of the best
presents I have ever given my husband and I have also
given them as gifts to others.”
-Anita W.

“I was given an Ecosphere in December of 1996 (serial number: 43552). It
is a small pod model. I just wanted to share with you that my shrimp, a
lone survivor of a cross country trip in July 1997, is still alive and
kicking. It is now almost 11 years old.”
-Jennifer K.

“I wanted to tell y'all that my eco-sphere is still going strong with one shrimp. It was purchased in 98 or 99 serial number 206176. I am amazed that he is still alive because I don't do anything to my ecosphere. I sometimes clean it but not very often. Thanks for making such a neat pet.” 
-Heather W.

“I have had My ecosphere for many years. In fact I am not sure just how long. I am middle school science teacher in Virginia just 15 miles from NASA. The ecosphere is an excellent way for me to show my students how the Earth is a closed system.”
-Littrell M.

“I was going thru some stuff and found the original booklet for the small pod EcoSphere – Serial Number 56475 purchased in November of 1997. It talked about how long the shrimp might live. After almost 10 years, I wanted to let you know that my pod still has 2 living shrimp.
-Ed G.

“I am glad to report that the Ecosphere that was a present to me in May 1999 is still in good shape and there are three shrimp surviving. It has given me a great deal of quiet pleasure and a degree of wonder as befits an aging bacteriologist. Thanks for the mysterious and elegant biological consortium.”
 -Robert M.

I am the proud owner of a 6.5" EcoSphere serial number 51357 dated 5/97.
There are 2 shrimp still living, which makes them at least 10 years
old. A 3rd shrimp died sometime between 7/27/03 and 4/9/05, returning
his body to the food chain.
Let's hear it for benign neglect!”
-Sam

“Just a quick note, in case your interested. I received a small (3 3/4")
EcoSphere as a Christmas present in December or 2000. The serial number was 185950.
For your records, the first shrimp died in January of 2007, the second in
March, and the last shrimp died today. 
 I have enjoyed the experience of having it my office.
-Jim W.

“I received a small EcoSphere three or four years ago from my brother in law and it is still going strong! I work for a conservation organization and find the Ecosphere to be a constant source of inspiration. The parallels between the EcoSphere and Earth's ecosystem are remarkable and a great reminder to take care of ourselves.”
-John R.

“Thanks for such a cool product!
-Paul G.

“I received a small ecosphere #12407 as a gift in January 2007. What a wonderful sphere. I am a biologists/biochemist.”
-Stacia S.

“I just wanted to let you know my ecosphere is just over 7 years old! It sat on my desk for a few years, with artificial light, and now sits on a book shelf in my home office. It's amazing!
Thanks for my little piece of the sea!”
-Leyla

“I have had my eco sphere about 8 years and the shrimps still swim around. “
-David

“Just a note to tell you that today is Sammy's Fifth ( 5th ) Year Anniversary with our household. I got Sammy as a gift on February 14th 2002 and he has been a very welcome part of the family ever since. Rain or shine Sammy is always there and gives us a true sense of wonder each time we see him living in his little world.
 What an amazing experience this has been. Although Sammy is in a separate universe he is an important part of our universe. I marvel at the ecosystem you've created.”
-Michael K.

” I thought you might like to see pics of my Eco-Sphere that I
purchased at the ACE Westlake Hardware on Saddle Creek Road in Omaha
in October of 2001. Yes, I have a dog and a cat, but these four little shrimp provide great therapy and are a great conversation piece. Thanks for creating such a unique treasure!”
-Helen J.

“I purchased a model ISP (small pod) Ecosphere as a gift for my husband in
November, 1995, from Signals catalog company. I don't know if this is some type of record, but we're proud of our independent guy and hope he/she keeps going for at
least another five or so years.
A satisfied and amazed customer,
-Jennie P.

“I received my large pod from Sea World San Diego (issue date 12/96) and look forward to searching for my 2 remaining shrimp swimming in the enclosure or hiding (resting) in the algae whenever I take notice of the pod. I have come to refer to the shrimp as our pets out of jest and do not look forward to the day that I cannot locate them in the pod. I just thought you would be interested in knowing that my system is alive with shrimp 10 years later.
-John W.

“I have a pod that was purchased 8 years ago right before Christmas. There are still 2 Shrimp living. I leave it alone sitting on the kitchen counter in fairly dim light. It survived Hurricane Katrina and was found in my destroyed home floating on its side... Excellent Design!!!
When I get my new house finally built I plan on ordering your Largest EcoSphere.
 Super Product!!!”
 -Danny L.

“I purchased my EcoSphere in 1997, Serial #56298. As of today it is still going strong !
This has been a great joy over the years for me.
Thanks”
 -Mike H.

“I have had my EcoSphere 9 years and my last shrimp died last week.”
-Shelby C.