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Latest Updates from Our Project:
New Support Email, New EcoQube C Guide, and something extra!
over 8 years ago
– Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 12:26:58 AM
Hey Backers!
We'll be changing our support email to [email protected]! So if you have any questions, please direct them over to our support team via that address.
EcoQube C: An End to End Guide
We’ve just published our new, end to end guides to the EcoQube C! As we mentioned before, we’re working everyday to continue to help our incredible community here succeed with the EcoQube. These guides condense all the helpful content we’ve created so far to take you through every step of the EcoQube C experience from unboxing to feeding your fish.
Now most of you have had your EcoQubes up and running for quite some time now, but for those new comers and late starters out there, check the guides out here >
If you couldn’t guess from the EcoQube, we love green technology, living decor, and all things nature, and we know you do too! Join the Team ADI community today to stay updated with all the coolest things we all care about. Oh, and it’s absolutely free to join.
What to expect :
Insights on how to better your space and your life with nature
Curated content of sustainability practices around the world
Exclusive promotions that allow you to enjoy up to 50% off our products
(Including a $30 off your next EcoQube in our first issue!)
First-hand updates of our current and future products
A peek behind-the-scenes of Team ADI, the people behind the EcoQube
Here's a peak at our recent Pokémon issue!
Read about the latest advancements in agricultural technology like Aeroponics. Or find out simple, natural tricks to make your workspace happier and healthier. We work really hard to make sure we only include content most relevant you, members of our community. In fact, drop us a line and let us know what you’d like to see in future issues!
Click below and join Team ADI today
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The Next Generation of EcoQube C’s
over 8 years ago
– Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 11:27:45 PM
The next generation of EcoQube C’s are here! Recently, part of the ADI team traveled to Shenzhen, China to visit our manufacturing partners. We discussed all the incredible feedback we’ve received from you guys and made 3, small but key changes to the EcoQube C.
Number One: All future EcoQube C’s made will include the remote controlled LED lights.
Whether it was about the convenience of and reliability of controlling the EcoQube from afar or about the expanded lighting options just not possible on an inline controller, we received a LOT encouraging feedback about our remote controlled lights. We think the full EcoQube experience is only possible through the remote controlled lighting and that is the experience we want to share with the world.
Secondly, we’ve enlarged the wire slot in the back of the EcoQube’s aquaponic filter.
You can see this in the picture below (red representing the original wire slot and yellow the newly enlarged slot.)
It may not look like much, but the extra space in this opening will allow for more electronic components to be placed in the back (like a heater and a UV sterilizer) while allowing the lid to rest flush with the rest of the filter.
The last improvement to the EcoQube C’s design that we made was to glue together the top of portion of the tank acrylic to the filter acrylic.
We lowered the height of the filter acrylic by a fraction of an inch, extended the tank top acrylic by another fraction and glued the two together to create a tight seal. Making this minor adjustment not only makes the tank look cleaner, but will also completely prevent even minor bowing in the top acrylic lip.
We’re extremely proud of the EcoQube C and it is because of this that we want to keep improving it, working towards perfection even after its initial launch. With this new generation of EcoQube Cs, we will NOT be increasing the price but we will, however, be offering the remaining first generation EcoQube Cs (EcoQube Cs without the above mentioned features) at a discounted rate. So if you have family or friends who have been admiring your EcoQube, refer them to our EcoQube store!
A BIG thank you from ADI!
over 8 years ago
– Mon, Apr 04, 2016 at 10:16:05 PM
Hey there ECOQUBE C Backers!
Thank you all so much for helping us get to 6x our EcoQube Air goal in just 1 day, WOW! We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support we’ve received from the community and our previous backers. You were the ones who helped turn our fledgling idea into a reality, and we’re grateful for the continued support that we receive from our amazing backers. There were hundreds of you that helped us make the EcoQube Air happen, and in case you haven’t seen it yet here’s a video of the Air with features that we’ve developed from YOUR feedback:
And check out how house plants can improve the air quality of your home:
http://adiventures.net/blogs/blog/93278342-quality-air-from-house-plants
Many thanks,
Team ADI
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EcoQube Air Launch is on Monday!
over 8 years ago
– Fri, Apr 01, 2016 at 06:29:12 PM
Hey Guys!
This is Kevin, the founder of ADI.
We received incredible feedback after announcing the EcoQube Air last week and it seems like demand for the VIP level within our inner communities is even higher than expected!
We are announcing to our community that the launch time will be at 10am PDT (-07:00 UTC) to give you enough time to claim the $80 OFF VIP discount. We have an extremely limited quantity of VIP slots and it will likely run out within the first half of the day.
We’ll make sure to send you a message the moment we launch. Keep an eye out in the morning so you can get $80 off! If you claim VIP, in addition to the discount, you will receive an ADDITIONAL 6 month supply of Air Filters for your EcoQube Air!
Looking forward to sharing another piece of nature with you!
Best,
Kevin
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Taking Care of your Aquatic Life
over 8 years ago
– Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 09:23:45 PM
Taking Care of your Aquatic Life
With so many people receiving their EcoQubes and filling them with life, we thought we’d put out some more information on how to care for the most popular EcoQube animals. The EcoQube was designed to create a functional ecosystem right on your desk in your bedroom, and as a result, there’s not much input necessary from the user! But here’s what you should know about your aquatic friends.
Betta Fish
The most popular fish to keep in your EcoQube is the Betta Fish. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that these guys look amazing in a tank.Hundreds of years of selective breeding has given betta fish their characteristically long, flowing fins and bright colorful scales.
Bettas are a tropical fish, happiest in warm water, around 73° to 80°. Some tanks in warmer climates may be enough, but generally betta fish will appreciate a heater for your EcoQube (instructions for installing a heater into your EcoQube).
How much to feed your betta and how often depends on the type of fish food you have, so refer to individual directions. For the most part, however, feed your betta only what it can eat within 10-20 seconds, about every other day.
Betta fish also love plenty of hiding spots. Tight corners, little caves, dense foliage are paradise to a betta fish that needs enclosed spaces to feel relaxed. We like to use the Mountain Stone and some Anubias (both available to order from our store) to create plenty of natural crevices for our betta to hang out in.
The most common illnesses in aquarium bettas would be Swim Bladder Disease and Fin Rot. Betta fish are unique in the sense that they have what is called a Swim Bladder, an organ just under the gills that allows the fish to control its buoyancy. When this bladder becomes bloated, the fish will rise uncontrollably to the surface. 9 times out of 10, this happens due to overeating. The best cure is to not feed the fish for 3 or 4 days, until he returns to normal, and limit his food intake when you do feed it. Remember, the betta’s stomach is roughly the size of its eye, it is very small and does not eat much. Fin Rot, a blackening of the edges of the fins, comes about as a result of ammonia build up in a tank. Luckily, for EcoQube owners, it is quite impossible for ammonia to build up in an aquaponically filtered fish tank. While dangerous to a betta, ammonia is nutrients to a plant, and it will absorb it through its roots.
When you first get your fish, it’s very important to acclimate it to its new habitat. The ecosystem of your EcoQube should already be up and running at this point, so add a cup of your EcoQube’s water to whatever container your Betta came in before taking it out. Let it adapt to this water for about an hour before pouring it into the EcoQube. Once you pour the betta into the EcoQube, your fish will enjoy one of the healthiest environments possible. The betta in the picture below came was imported and we placed it in one of our EcoQube, just look at the difference in 4 weeks.
Invertebrates can be a unique and beneficial addition to your EcoQube. In addition to adding more life to your ecosystem, these little guys will actively clean the interior of your tank all the while requiring zero maintenance.
Amano Shrimp are the most popular variety of dwarf shrimp for the EcoQube. Their primary diet is the algae that will naturally grow in any aquarium, cleaning your tank and feeding themselves. A pretty sweet deal for the human in this ecosystem. These shrimp are also very active, adding an energy to the EcoQube as the dart back and forth foraging through your tank. An EcoQube is suitable for about three dwarf shrimp, any more would over shadow the betta, the star of the show. Like all shrimp, Amanos will molt their outer shell periodically, so don’t be alarmed when you see the shell of a shrimp at the bottom of your tank. It will naturally break down through the filter and provide nutrients for the plant.
Nerite snails are the tiny aquatic snails most popular in an EcoQube. With their spiny shells of swirling black and yellow or orange and brown, these little invertebrates will scoot along every surface inside the EcoQube, eating algae as it goes. Peaceful and simple to care for, these snails compliment the EcoQube’s own relaxing and stress free vibe.
Just as the life you add to the EcoQube is part of the ecosystem that sustains it, death is part of an ecosystem too. Unlike the hardy betta fish, tiny, imperceptible disturbances in the water of your tank can be harmful to your invertebrate, and due to the nature of these small creatures, the symptoms are virtually impossible to detect. Aquarium safe decorations and sediment are important for this reason. For example, the mountain stone in our store provides a source of calcium for them without giving off any dangerous hard metals. In the event of one of your snails or shrimp passing, their body will be broken down quickly and naturally. The nutrients within distributed throughout the ecosystem, feeding the plants, so there’s no need to remove it, simply let the cycle of life take its course.
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