An entire self-sustaining ecosystem thrives within this attractive hand-blown glass sphere: Plants, live shrimp, algae, and micro-organisms. It requires only indirect light and moderate temperatures, and offers hours of fascinating viewing. Each EcoSphere comes with a handbook that explains how it works and how to care for it. NOTE: The ecosphere contains living organisms that require light to live. Please remove from box upon receipt. Orders placed after 2PM Eastern Wednesday ship the following Monday. RESTRICTIONS: Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands