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Bioluminescent Octopus Orb
Bioluminescent Octopus Orb
Bioluminescent Octopus Orb
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Bioluminescent Octopus Orb

This crystal ball holds algae-rich ocean water that lights up with a shake when the sun goes down.

$46.00 - $89.00

Made in USA

What Makes It Uncommon

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Sea Stars

All over the world, there are places where nature puts on a spectacular underwater light show after dark. Now you don’t have to trek to a distant lagoon at just the right time of year to be awed by the phenomenon. The water in this crystal ball gets its uncanny blue shimmer from dinoflagellates—nope, they’re not tiny swimming dinosaurs (although that would be adorable), they’re a form of marine algae that naturally illuminates all on its own.

Pour the pouch of California seawater into the handblown glass sphere and place it on the intricately detailed octopus stand. Leave it in a moderately lit spot during the day, and when darkness falls, give the orb a gentle swirl to see the exquisite incandescence come to life. The illumination will fade as the water settles: just shake the orb again to light up the night. Feed the dinos every one to two weeks with the included nutrient water, and you’ll have luminous nighttime color for up to six months, with refill packs available to keep the glow going even longer. Orb and stand made in China.

This item ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 1/24/2025.

Items that are made to order or oversized can't be sent in a Gift Box. Instead, you can include your Gift Message on the shipment's packing slip.  At this time, this item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses, or to U.S. Territories including Minor Outlyling Islands. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.

This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.


Made from

glass, metal, seawater, algae

Measurements

3.5" L x 3.5" W x 7.5" H

Care

Remove the cap from the PyroDino pouch. Holding over a sink, pour entire contents of PyroDino pouch into the orb. PyroDinos require daily light and moderate temperature to survive. PyroDinos will only light up at night. During nighttime hours, when it is dark, give your orb a swirl to see the PyroDinos shine!

Feeding instructions: Wait 5-7 days before feeding with DinoNutrients. Continue adding a small amount (5-10% of total culture volume) every 1-2 weeks. Stop or reduce feeding if bioluminescence is significantly diminished after feeding. If kept in a cool, dark place, DinoNutrients will last six months.

Notes

Complete Kit includes: glass orb, octopus stand, 7-oz. spout-pack of PyroDinos (dinoflagellates), and 3.5-oz spout- pack of DinoNutrients.

Algae grown in California, orb and stand made in China.

Item ID

53756

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