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Living Light at Night
The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb is a glass micro-aquarium that houses thousands of tiny plant-plankton (algae). Easy to care for - like a houseplant.
Filled with Bioluminescent plant-plankton (PyroDinos)
Hold the Ocean in your Hand
The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb is a hand-blown glass sphere filled with bioluminescent PyroDinos (plant-plankton). All Natural- Seawater, Plankton and Glass. The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb will produce natural light (bioluminescence) at night when gently swirled.
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Ocean Food Chain
The Bio-Orb contains seawater and tiny plant-plankton or single-cell algae called dinoflagellates. Dinoflagellates (PyroDinos) are a part of the plankton community and thus are the basis for the Ocean Food Chain. All ocean fish and mammals (including whales & dolphins) rely on plant-plankton directly or indirectly for their food source and energy. PyroDinos play a role in this food chain by converting sunlight energy into chemical energy (photosynthesis)
Fighting Climate Change
PyroDinos use sunlight as their main source of energy. PyroDinos use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide (CO2) and water. PyroDinos generate oxygen (O2) as a byproduct. Thus these little PyroDinos, as a part of the larger plant-plankton community, provide oxygen for us to breathe and help combat global warming by ‘fixing’ carbon (CO2) by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Did you know that plant-plankton provide more than half the oxygen you are breathing right now?
Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm is defined as physical and behavioral change that follows a daily cycle. This cycle is programed by cycles of daylight and the absence of light. Did you know that you have a Circadian Rhythm too? During the dinoflagellate daytime cycle the only action taking place is photosynthesis. This means that dinoflagellates will not ‘light up’ and produce light (bioluminescence) during their daytime cycle. Interestingly enough their Circadian cycle can be modified over time (several days) by providing light at night and keeping them in a dark area during the day. Over time (several days to a week) they will adapt to their new light cycle.
Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is the production of light by a living organism and occurs only at night, in the dark, when our PyroDinos are gently agitated and physically moved. Many other organisms produce bioluminescence. Some examples are fireflies, jellyfish, mushrooms and bacteria. Bioluminescence is caused by a chemical reaction between a light emitting molecule and an enzyme that are generically referred to as luciferin and luciferase. During and throughout the dinoflagellate nighttime cycle these light producing molecules are produced.
Cody Hepworth
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
Bought this for my son for Christmas, followed the instructions.. It never glowed. Super disappointing
Chris Hunt
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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Amymeyer
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
Wonderful so far waiting for glow
Dmudman
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
My son has been obsessed with bioluminescent plankton for many years, so when I saw this product, I just knew I had to gift it to him. It arrived yesterday, and we set it up immediately, reading the instructions carefully. We didn’t expect any glowing for a few days, but much to our surprise, not only could we actually see the plankton during the day, they started glowing immediately on the first night. They seem extremely healthy and happy, and we are so excited to keep our tiny plants alive. Thank you for the chance to have something so fascinatingly awesome in our home!!
Susan Zbranek
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
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Reviewed in France on December 1, 2024
Reçu en moins de quatre jours. Comme indiqué par Pyrofarms, ouvrir des reception. Apres une semaine, pour permette au phytoplancton de se remettre des conditions de stress du transport, ainsi que du decalage horaire, la magie prend place de maniere de plus en plus spectaculaire.Entretien facile"videos disponibles sur le net", le phytoplancton n'a besoin que de lumière et des mineraux qu'il puise dans l'eau de mer.Trés bonne idée cadeau, je recommande.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
We have had it for 9+ months and it is still glowing. So much for your science loving kids! The glass orb is beautiful and looks nice on a shelf. Great for people who love plants and is fool proof care for! Easy to set up and glows immediately! Great value!
Anthony Reinglas
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
I should add that it was summer and I live in Florida... but if your in a high temp area, I would think twice about ordering... I will probably reorder in the winter. - Thats assuming the 98 degree weather was the reason.
Lauren
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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Paige
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2024
Thought it would be as beautiful as the reviews had it for abit now and nothing sadly it was pretty for the first week?
Daniel
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2023
This product was shipped to Canada, it was for my niece’s birthday present. It only worked for couple days, despite following instructions. It cost us $120, plus a $12.99 shipping fee, and further more $20 duty fee.Contacted the company the sent replacement but it cost close to $40 to ship which we paid, now fedex is asking extra $53 which we refused to pay. As who knows if this will work. This gift cost to over $200 and is useless, I recommend not wasting your money.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2021
Item as described and arrived on time. Exceptional customer service.
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