STEP 1:

take your Beachworld immediately out from its box. Gently shake to free the shrimp that may have been trapped under the sand during transportation.

STEP 2:

After transport, take your Biosphere out of its box the sooner the possible.  water could be a bit dirty for the first or even the second day. Don’t worry! It will become clear soon again. During the winter, due to the effects of the cold, shrimps can be numb and appear dead. In this case, leave the biosphere under artificial light for 24-48 / hours continuously in a warm environment.

STEP 3

Place the biosphere in a place where it receives enough light. Especially in the winter months, provide 6 to 8 hours of artificial light per day. Never allow the Biosphere to receive direct sunlight. The room temperature must be constant, between 16 ° C and 27 ° C.

STEP 4

Observe the biosphere carefully during the first month to make sure it is in a suitable location. Lighting is the primary factor. The Biosphere needs light to activate photosynthesis. If there is too much light, the algae will proliferate on the glass (however, shrimps will love this!). Remember to clean the glass from the inside, using the magnet, at least once a week, to prevent stains from becoming toxic. If light is not enough, photosynthesis does not activate and the shrimps will be left without oxygen. If needed, change the position of the biosphere, checking it every day for several weeks to make sure the new position is suitable.

STEP 5

Fill out the registration form within 30 days and send it to fax number 0039 – 0182 – 1860005. Or register your purchase on our website www.theartofscience.eu

Algae on the glass.

A small number of algae on the glass is beneficial as it indicates that the biosphere receives enough light. Remember to clean the glass at least once a week to prevent stains from becoming toxic. To clean the glass from the inside use the magnet supplied with the product, gently passing it back and forth over the glass.

Milky water.

This is a signal of presence of bacteria in the water. If this happens, place the Beachworld in a well-lit area for a few days, until the water does not get clear again. The patina may be a sign that a shrimp has died.

Dead shrimp.

After a few years the shrimp will die of natural causes. If you see several dead shrimps within the first week of receipt, this could indicate that there was a problem during transport. If a shrimp dies and the Beachworld is crystal clear, there is no algae on the glass or any on the shells in the sand, it means that you need to give the biosphere more light.

Temperature.

After transport or after exposure to temperatures below the minimum values indicated, a phenomenon may occur that can be defined as “cold numbness”: shrimps may appear dead even for a few days. Should this occur, place the biosphere at the indicated temperatures (+ 16 ° / + 27 ° C) providing it with artificial light for 24/48 h.

presence of microalge.

Shrimps feed on microalgae (also responsible for oxygen production) which are almost invisible. Their presence is therefore vital. Make sure that there is a “moss” effect on the shells and on the sand, that is a greenish patina made up of microalgae.

Floating Exoskeleton.

Inside the ecosystem you may find small transparent objects (Exoskeletons) that look like shrimps but moving rather slowly and irregularly. These are the discarded carapace of the shrimps. The fact that the shrimps shed their skin is additional proof that the animals are healthy.