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June 03, 2017

10 Reasons why everyone should buy a Biopod

10 reasons why everyone should buy a Biopod
1 Smart Habitat:
 ? Tell Biopod What You Want to Grow or Raise

Biopod is an app controlled microhabitat that automatically regulates temperature light, humidity, ventilation and rainfall.
Simply tell the Biopod App what you are wanting to raise or grow and Biopod will create the ideal environment for your plants or animals.

 🍂   Plant and Seed

 Plant or seed your favourite species of plants into the Biopod.
 Are you a Novice? The app will guide you through each step making suggestions along the way.

👁  Watch it Grow

Your habitat will be up and running in no time. 
Enjoy the benefits of a fully automated system in action and never worry about environmental settings. 

http://www.biopod.com/learn/#work

2 Infinite Uses:


Animals
Animals

 You can create a pristine environment for your pets.
 Current products are poor reflections of natural habitats.
 They require constant upkeep and maintenance. 
 Biopod is an enclosed ecosystem that requires limited maintenance. 
 The Biopod App makes it easy to set up the perfect conditions for your pet’s new home.

 Herb & Veggie Garden

Grow a year-round garden. Biopod combines the benefits of an aquaponics system with the ideal conditions of a greenhouse right inside your home. 
Some of the many things you can grow include herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, etc… A great source for fresh salad and more!

 Home Decor

Add a low-maintenance enhancement to your home decor, even in small spaces. 
Biopod creates a beautiful and relaxing backdrop for your living space.
No time to take care of your plants? Biopod’s automated, low-maintenance system will take care of everything from lighting to watering, while still offering opportunities to manually mist, seed or prune, if desired. 
All you have to do is enjoy the pleasure you will receive from your Biopod!
A great addition for urban dwellers and seniors.



 Educational Tool

To educate minds, young and old alike.
Biopod makes a great educational tool and is a fun way for kids (of any age!) to learn about nature and the delicate balance an ecosystem requires.
Add a reptile to your Biopod and watch the wonderment and joy it will bring. 
Biopod helps to build an awareness not only of life inside the ‘pod, but also of the sensitive environment all around us.


 Classrooms

To enhance the classroom experience. 
Biopod makes a great educational tool for visual and hands-on learning in classrooms. 
Teachers and students can see different aspects of their environment including soil conditions, gas levels and moisture- all in real time. 
Classrooms can share their Biopod data with other classrooms from around the world and collaborate on observations and best practices.

 Offices

Encourage creativity, productivity, lowered stress and increased well-being in the work environment.
Studies show that these are benefits which can be reaped when greenery and nature are included in the work space.
Biopod has a sleek and beautiful design, which is compatible with nearly any office size and decor, and the fully-automated system makes it easy to care for.


3 Make life easier:

“Water while you’re away.” 
Imagine you are planning a trip, perhaps it is a weeks holiday, maybe you are visiting your spouse’s parents for the weekend, or possibly you have a week long conference for work, which doesn’t permit you to be home for several days at a stretch.
 As many gardeners can attest, one of the main reasons they might not consider going on a vacation or a work-related trip is that their flora friends require regular attention.  
For plant lovers where there was once fretting there is now freedom.
No more pre-planning, hurried phone calls to find a sitter, the rigmarole required to teach that person how your plants like to be cared for, (and the money it requires), or possibly worst of all, deciding not to go altogether.
Based on over 50 years of biological research, Biopods are automatically tailored to your plants preferable habitat. 
Using Biopod’s pioneering pre-programmable technology, which includes Integrated Misting, Biopur Air Injection, Integrated Heating, and Advanced Sensory Feedback, all of which are customisable in real-time on the Biopod cloud, plant owners can now travel knowing they are providing the highest quality service to their flora, while they are away.  
So, if you are considering a visit with the in-laws, attending a weekend work related conference  you’ll have full comfort and confidence in both the health and well being of your plant or herb garden.

4 HD Camera:

“Keep an eye on your pod.”
Sometimes pet owners just want to know that their little buddies are okay.
Another reason pet and plant owners are reticent to leave their friends alone for a while is because, well, they just aren’t sure how it makes them feel.
You might wonder, is my pet motionless in its cage pining for my return? Are my plants absorbing their daily nutrients and still looking vibrant? Is my lizard or snake happily moving about and enjoying its verdurous habitat? These questions and other behaviour related considerations are now accounted for. 
Where there was once concern for the experience of your pet or plants, there is an opportunity for peace of mind.
Often when we are away from our pets it would be so much easier if we could just see them for a little bit. 
There is an intimate relationship between sight and care, and now that gap can be closed from a distance.
Biopods 1080p HD viewing camera, which is accessible through the Biopod App, let’s you observe your plants or pets within the Biopod in real time. 
Though you already have the comfort of knowing your BioPod can do the work while you’re away, you are also provided with the intimacy of being able to drop in on your buddies whenever you see fit, and adjust the automated settings to best suit your habitat and its inhabitants.
The view-and-operate from a distance feature of Biopod provides inroads to a new level of plant and pet care excellence. 
Many sophisticated growers, who work in the domains of aquaponics, require daily observation of their flora in order to ensure they are demonstrating proper growth characteristics.

 5 Cloud Based Technology: 


If you've ever owned exotic reptiles, amphibians and/or plants, then you'll know that keeping their living conditions optimal can be quite the challenge. 
Well, that's where the Biopod comes in.
Users start by utilising the app to select which type of environment they want to maintain.
It responds by telling them what plants, substrates, etc. would work best, and gives instructions on how to set everything up.
Once the habitat is up and running, integrated sensors continuously monitor a variety of parameters including temperature, light levels, humidity, ventilation and "rainfall." 
This data is transmitted to the company's cloud-based server, where it's processed according to the environment-type chosen by the user.
In order to keep all those things as they should be, the server transmits commands back to the Biopod, activating things such as its heater, mister, aeration system and LED lighting accordingly.
  
6 Aesthetics:

There are 5 Models available replicating the vast majority of habitats you may require and is built to a very slick design and appearance.
All of the systems are concealed with a central control system which hides all of the messy cables and tubing.
Bio Eden: Dart frogs/Poison frogs, Small tree frogs, Very small reptiles, Herbs Small vegetables, Small plants Décor plants.
Bio Terra: Dart frogs/Poison frogs Medium sized tree frogs, Small/medium reptiles, Herbs Small fruiting plants, Small/medium vegetables, Small/medium plants
Bio Aqua: Dart frogs/Poison frogs Medium sized tree frogs, Small/medium reptiles, Burrowing animals, Semi-aquatic animals, Aquatic animals, Small fruiting plants Small/medium vegetables Small/medium plants Very thirsty plants/vegetation.
Bio Aqua II: Dart frogs/Poison frogs Medium sized tree frogs, Small/medium reptiles, Burrowing animals, Semi-aquatic animals, Aquatic animals, Small fruiting plants Small/medium vegetables Small/medium plants Very thirsty plants/vegetation.
Bio Grand: Dart frogs/Poison frogs (large groups) Medium/large sized tree frogs Medium/large reptiles Small/medium fruiting plants Small/medium/large vegetables Small/medium/large plants

 7 WIFI Enabled:

This is a very handy feature if you would like to program the tank to follow weather data from across the world. 
You could program your tank to follow the native environment!  
You could also send your live feed to your own blog or live stream it to your Youtube channel the possibilities are endless!


8 All in one:
  
The Biopod is a complete terrarium/vivarium/paludarium; it comes with all of the essential components that are needed in a typical terrarium/vivarium/paludarium setup.
Creating such a setup yourself requires a lot of time and separate purchase of the many parts that make up the housing, such as: lighting, sensors, heating, pumps, nozzles, tubing and many more, often times adding up to a hefty price! Building such a setup yourself is extremely costly, can cause many compatibility issues, needs to be manually adjusted and monitored frequently, and requires you to do an immense amount of research beforehand. 
With the Biopod, everything is done for you so you can start housing your favourite animals/plants right away with a tap of a button and watch the Biopod come to life!


9 Heating & Lighting

A compact but powerful UVB emitting CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) replicates the sun’s natural output, safely allowing vitamin D synthesis in animals while providing a growth advantage for a range of plants.
The industry’s leading LED light panel closely replicates the natural sunlight spectrum.
This provides a soft 5000K colour temp and high PAR value which boosts photosynthesis and promotes plant growth.
Individual heaters regulate the temperature in both the substrate and air.
This allows for differential temperature controls to suit different species needs.

10 Air injection and Integrated Misting

The patented Biopur Air Injection system combines aeroponics with advanced substrate and ventilation technology, perfectly balancing oxygen and carbon dioxide while maintaining life sustaining equilibrium. 
This system closely replicates natural air patterns that occur in real habitats.
The integrated misting replicates the unique rainfall cycles of natural habitats. 
There is  2 litre reservoir allowing for hands-free watering and hydration of your Biopod microhabitat.


May 20, 2017

The new kid on the block! - Biopod - World's First Smart Microhabitat

Grow anything from a herb garden to a rainforest in your home.






WHAT CAN YOU USE BIOPOD FOR?







To grow a pristine environment for your pets. 
Current products are poor reflections of natural habitats. 
They require constant upkeep and maintenance. 
Biopod is an enclosed ecosystem that requires limited maintenance. 
The Biopod App makes it easy to set up the perfect conditions for your pet's new home.








To grow a year-round garden.
Biopod combines the benefits of an aquaponics system with the ideal conditions of a greenhouse right inside your home. 
Just a few of the many things you can grow include herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, etc… A great source for fresh salad and more!
Biopod will care for your garden, measure the soil conditions and tell you when it's ready for harvest. It will optimize growth for maximum production.








 
 
To add a low-maintenance enhancement to your home decor, even in small spaces.
Biopod creates a beautiful and relaxing backdrop for your living space. 
No time to take care of your plants? Biopod's automated, low-maintenance system will take care of everything from lighting to watering, while still offering opportunities to manually mist, seed or prune, if desired.
All you have to do is enjoy the pleasure you will receive from your Biopod!
A great addition for urban dwellers and seniors.








To educate minds, young and old alike. 
Biopod makes a great educational tool and is a fun way for kids (of any age!) to learn about nature and the delicate balance an ecosystem requires. 
Add a reptile to your Biopod and watch the wonderment and joy it will bring.
Biopod helps to build an awareness not only of life inside the 'pod, but also of the sensitive environment all around us.








To enhance the classroom experience. 
Biopod makes a great educational tool for visual and hands-on learning in classroom settings. Teachers and students can see different aspects of their environment including soil conditions, gas levels and moisture- all in real time. 
Classrooms can share their Biopod data with other classrooms from around the world and collaborate on observations and best practices. 








To encourage creativity, productivity, lowered stress and increased well-being in the work environment. 
Studies show that these are benefits which can be reaped when greenery and nature are included in the work space. 
Biopod has a sleek and beautiful design, which is compatible with nearly any office size and decor, and the fully-automated system makes it easy to care for. 

HOW SIMPLE IS BIOPOD TO USE?







 
HOW IT WORKS IN MORE DETAIL.







 
BUYING COMPONENTS INDIVIDUALLY CAN BE COSTLY 







 
All Biopod models include all of these components and much more at a fraction of the cost. 
Biopod Features







biopod aqua 
Biopod aqua
 
The Biopod Cloud. The Biopod Community. 







 
Each Biopod has the capacity to connect to The Biopod Cloud. Information from your Biopod can be shared with others around the world and vice versa, should you choose this option. This allows our Biopod community to draw on each other's experiences and wisdom. The data collected from our Biopod community can then be used to create better environments and best practises. Additionally, it will be a great tool for users who are not quite sure what they want to grow. Have a famous green thumb you follow? See what she's growing and tell Biopod to replicate it!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If the Biopod is used as an animal habitat, how is cleaning handled? Is there water filtration for aquarium applications?
The system is designed to reduce maintenance as it works like a self-contained ecosystem  the regular misting helps wash any waste to the ground and this is absorbed by the plants. The entire back wall acts as a biological filter for all units including the AQUA, harnessing both beneficial bacteria and plant roots to clean the water, similar to a vertically designed aquaponics system.

Does the Filter in the Biopod AQUA ever need to be changed?
The biopod living wall filter does not need changing, as the plant roots penetrate throughout the wall it works like an aquaponics system, essentially filtering water from the aquarium continually. In addition, beneficial bacteria colonise the living wall unit that work in unison with the plants to filter and detoxify the water.

What are the Biopod tanks made from?
Ultra Clear Low-Iron Glass – 5mm to 6mm depending on the unit. This is a high end, high clarity glass that does not have the green tinge of typical terrariums. Helps keep our modern look consistent

What animals are compatible with my Biopod?
The app will give recommendations for animals based on the size of each unit. While there are too any options to be listed on this site, we recommend that you consult published literature on the topic if there are specific animals you are working with or plan to put in your biopod. Keep in mind that our substrate technology allows for a very thin aerated and actively cleaned substrate, so you may not need the height commonly used for traditional terraria, which often have 6 to 8 inches of substrate.

LED lighting specs. How many Watts, what is the spectrum?
We use 3W, high output LED diodes with a colour temperature of 6000K. The diodes are designed specifically to emit a natural light spectrum with peaks at optimal wavelengths to mimic natural sunlight, helping both plant growth and vitamin D production in your pets with output of both UVA and UVB. The basic system is 36W, and up to 90 watts on current larger models such as the biopod GRAND. Total Lumen output ranges from 3600 to 9000 lumens.

My terrarium at home gets too hot, too dry or too wet - how does Biopod cool or humidify without constant misting?
The system is capable of humidifying without misting, and precisely regulates internal humidity without causing the typical over watering that can occur in some systems. In addition, biopod uses evaporative cooling by mixing dry air with humidified air. This is the result of the integrated BioPUR system which utilises the action of oxygenating the substrate (with the combined effect of eliminating stagnation and humidifying the air), and a special active ventilation strip. And if you live in a hot climate or require special care for cooler species we have built biopod to accommodate a chiller unit, and this will be an add on at a later date.

What kind of Potting Soil / Substrate can be used in Biopod?
We are programming the app to give detailed instructions on setting up different habitats, as well as substrates that work best with different types of plants. In general, we recommend a base of coconut coir for most applications.

What is the Warranty like? What happens if something stops working?
Biopod comes with a 1 year warranty against defect for all parts. All components are accessible from the rear of the unit, and are designed to be easily replaced. If anything goes wrong, tell us and we will send you replacement parts. If anything goes wrong after the warranty has ended, parts will be readily available and inexpensive to replace.

Do I need a WiFi connection to set up Biopod? What happens if my connection is lost? Will biopod stop working?
A WiFi connection is required only for initial setup. After the unit has been programmed, it will continue to run these programmed settings continually. So no need to worry if you lose your WiFi connection!


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