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New materials have been changing our lives. Countless innovations already make daily life easier: silicone bakeware, ceramic knives, corian chopping boards, etc.. Finding fresh applications for a new material is as exciting as inventing it. Crystal Orb is the first application of this patented nanomaterial (US 9574136 B2) in ornamental culture. The unique water clarifying features of Crystal Orb will benefit hobbyists, culturists and aquarium owners.

Crystal Orb in aquarium

An aquarium is an artificial environment that requires careful balance of the already-skewed trophic structure, because of the artificial nutrition source (feed) and semi-intense culture condition (density of animals).

The role of microbe in aquarium

Most of the time, the aquarium nurtures a large number of invisible organisms which are largely responsible for some of the muddy appearances and fish sickness. To meet the high appearance standards of home decoration, microorganisms need to be strictly controlled.

One of the most common methods of controlling microbes is chemical treatment. The aquarium and aquaculture industry has relied on chemical salts and synthesized antibiotics because those treatments are accessible. The direct consequence: aquarium water becomes a "soup" of chemicals; and discharging aquarium water is pouring chemicals into the soil. This abuse not only leads to negative environmental impact, but also slowly reinforces the "addiction" of chemical use. Crystal Orb is intended to stop this.

The most common and effective routine of aquariums is water change. Monthly water change is almost required regardless of the condition of the water. Especially with antibiotic treatments, the frequency of water treatment is as high as 3 times a week. With Crystal Orb, the water change can be dramatically reduced. A bucket less water change is a bucket of water saved! For a home aquarium (20-gal), Crystal orb can help save 60-100 gallons per year!

Predicted water save on a 20-gal home aquarium

Crystal Orb adapted the nanomaterial that maintains its physical form while under water. That means: no soluble chemical! Through the oxidation-reduction reactions on the surface, the Crystal Orb creates a "sterile zone" that eliminates all single cell organisms upon contact. With water flow and physical filtration, the entire water body can be sterilized and dead cells will be removed. With these qualities, Crystal Orb is the perfect alternative to your current water clarifier, algaecide, anti-fungi and antibiotics combined!

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To make sure Crystal Orb will have satisfying performance, we tested different conditions and scenarios in the past 3 years. Many milestone results are posted in the Gallery section. Be sure to check them out!

Avoiding routine chemical addition is also a huge advantage in time management. Normal chemical treatments require routinely additions on a weekly basis, or bi-daily treatments for fish antibiotics. Comparatively, Crystal Orb follows a one-time 1-2-3 protocol: 1. remove the Crystal Orb from its package; 2. rinse it with water for 30 sec; 3. place it into the aquarium (preferably near the filter). Once the Crystal Orb is in, NO MORE TREATMENTS. The microorganism associated symptoms will not bother you for 6 months (one Crystal Orb for 15-gal indoor aquarium or 7.5-gal outdoor aquarium).

Crystal Orb can attach to aquarium wall using suction cup

place the Crystal Orb near filter for best performance

Economically, despite the costly production of the new nanomaterial, this version of Crystal Orb still manages to be competitive to all alternative products.

Crystal Orb is a worthy investment

Routine use of major brand chemical treatments can cost $80-$240/yr for a 15 to 20-gal aquarium; a set UV lights costs a minimum of $60 with constant electricity bill; a pair of Crystal Orbs only cost $35. Therefore, choosing Crystal Orb is a money-saving decision.

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Each box contains two Crystal Orbs!

The nanomaterial will lose its capability of balancing ion composition eventually. That is why this product has an optimal usage duration of 3-6 months and a shelf-life of 3 years. The good news is: the nanomaterial is rechargeable! The recharged nanomaterial will function the same and the cost is substantially lower.

As we are preparing the Kickstarter campaign, we are also designing the future logistics of the recycling and recharging service for retail market (products in-use for 6 months). Those strategies will include mail-in used product for rebate and subscription service for continuous exchange. We want to bring less trash to the environment and more savings to all users. What a Win-Win!