Are there any plants and insects (spiders, worms...etc.) that are bad for sealed ecosystem? What are some tips for a successful one?

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I made a little jungle in a jar

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My snail jar

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My snails came! Loving them and they’re loving their new jar!

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U guys wanted to see the shrimp Jar

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The cat likes my work

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Stocking Ideas?

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First attempt I think went pretty well

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Walstad bowl 10 weeks in

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Does this count as a jarrarium? I know I put too much substrate in the jar 😩

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First Jarrarium! Looking for feedback

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This was a mother's day present that I made for my mom this year on mother's day and it has done really well I'm very happy with it 🥺♥️ I found the jar at Goodwill It's a pretty badass Nescafe jar looks like it was made for coffee beans or maybe drinking but it has a lovely shape with a wide mouth.

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i just bought these poofs at petco and was wondering if this set up was ok! room temp tap water and glass rocks in a mason jar. what else can i do to take care of these? :)

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First jarrarium, Any tips on keeping it stable?

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two of my “snail jars”. Just bladder snails and plants!

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Cross posting to get as much help as possible

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New growth in the work desk jar!! It's my first jar, so forgive me for geeking out

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Jarrarium Tea Party

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Thought I’d take on a Christmas Eve project...

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The stones in my jar getting moldy. What can cause this and what should I do?

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This section at Marshalls, can't decide in a jar for my first Jarrarium!

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Got a beautiful jar for christmas. What should I do with it?

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This new one i made

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What a nifty idea!

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4 Month Update: Ferns are filling in nicely and I added some moss

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would this grow well in a closed terrarium? (sundew)

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Inspired by /r/Jarrariums, I ventured to a nearby pond and made this today - I really hope it survives!

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The Walstad Way

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Not really a jar, but I'm really happy with how this turned out 🤩. I added an air stone and the sound is so relaxing

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Does anyone know where I can get a tank like this? See them on Instagram all the time. Too small for fish IMO but would make a fantastic shrimp tank

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too many

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Half gallon marimo moss jarrarium bowl. I'll be placing baby shrimp in here or maybe using it as a scuds breeder.

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Built a mini terrarium with some fittonia and fern, thinking of adding some moss to the foreground, anyone know how to tell when it’s watered enough?

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are terrestrial jars allowed??

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Office jar

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I can’t stop making these!

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The carpet is nicely grown now, the tank cycled up and the shrimps are ordered! Can’t wait!

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Planning my first Jar. My lotus seed sprouted.

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I started off with just dirt and water but now there’s a plant. What’s the plant?

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Was hoping to set up a shrimp Jarrarium this week but the plant I bought is infested with scuds. Best course of action?

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jar of my town

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Jarrarium with some shrimps

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My first Colorado themed terrarium, using only locally collected materials! Click the link in the comment section to view the How To: video

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First Jarrarium. Idea borrowed from SerpaDesign

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My two month jar or bowl. 10 Gallon.

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Does this count? My mustard jar

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Brought part of my shrimp colony back home for the summer, over a month in and they’re happy as clams

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My collection

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My newest walstad with snails and baby shrimp

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My sea jar has recently exploded with life. Works , snails, wood lice thing a thing that swims really quick etc

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My attempt of my first jarrarium. How many cherry shrimp can I safely add? Jar is a 5 litre.

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Help! I think I killed it.

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My first attempt, still have a lot to learn.

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What are these spindly guys on the side of the jar?

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First Jarrarium coming along well!

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Just discovered you guys! Happy quarantine!

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Would this planted vase be suitable to hold some cherry shrimp for a few weeks while I rescape their tank? It's 0.5 gallon water volume.

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Some of my golden moss is trying to climb over my pilea! Going strong, reminds me of Pandora :)

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jar garden next to my desk

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Made a ecosystem with only soil and water any tips

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My first time (jar)

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Found moss jarrarium.

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Globe vase terrarium

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I have lots of awesome moss. Plenty to spare if anyone wants some

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Don't know if this little guy is a good option for my forest jar

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6 weeks in, slow and steady.

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Freshwater hydra?..from nyc park water.

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I’ve built quite a few new Jarrariums since I last posted, here’s one

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Any ideas?

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Is there any reason as to why a lot of the animal life seems to go to the top of the jar?

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Why does my jar vegetation keep rotting/dying? This one was great for a while, but then completely rotted away within a week.

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Shrimp tank feeding time :)

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New hobby. First try but I think im in love.

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Hydra?

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Small jarrarium with anubias

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How long after mating do bladder snails lay eggs? More info in comments

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I know they aren't all 'jars' but I feel like this group would understand that I am begining to develop a problem. Thanks Covid!

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Abt a week in... what is this?

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mini jar

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Not technically a jar. Don't roast me 😭

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Cozy shrimp jar

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Why you Should have Springtails in your terrarium ( in the comments)

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Update on the hobbit house

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Week old sea water jar , and a tiny crab and wiggly worm has appeared. Top right

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Low Tech Shrimps & Snails

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Went on a hike and found someone else's jarrarium! Didn't know the hobby was that popular!

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Here's my year-old marine jar! Home to aiptasia anemones and bristleworms.

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Idk had some aquascape leftovers..

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Globe I found at the thrift shop

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Hi guys. Just thought I would share my jar with you. It is home to some bladder snails, cherry shrimp and two guppy fry :)

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Walstad bowl 6 weeks in

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These three are making my bathroom one of my favorite rooms

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I just found this massive thing- where do I start?

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The bottle was too cool to throw away. First attempt at a terrarium.

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Some people were requesting I post this pic of the drain at work. It's got plenty of anemones, small crabs, and other critters!

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What’s this frost- looking stuff on a stick in my jarrarium?

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Month 5

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It is finally complete! 2.5gal (not 5gal as previously stated).

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Cleaning crew at work.

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Sand, moss ball, and amethyst

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5 gal low tech jar with 1.5 month worth of pearlweed growth! I love watching the runners branch out.

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Fern bubble

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My new mossarium with ficus ginseng bonsai

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My first, a Walstad bowl

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1 year old office jar

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Started a saltwater jarrarium a week ago and noticed some snails! Any tips?

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My happy little jar - Shrimp Mountain

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Fern help! Why does my fern’s leaves look like this? Also, those tiny bugs on it - are they harmful?

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Are there any little creatures I can get to live in here to clean out some of the cloudiness?

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First Jarrarium. It's not pretty, but it's mine! Any advice or adjustments I should make before sealing it up?

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what is this fuzzy worm looking thing in my plant jar :(

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First one! Just scooped a bit of mud and some icy rain water that’s been collecting in a bowl I left outside over the summer. Can’t wait to see what will happen!

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Mossolith

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3 year old .25gal jungle jarraruim.

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My second jar~ went with a aquascape this go around, is it technically an aquarium even if there are no fish?

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These Terrariums for sale at Mappins nursery in Brisbane are pretty crispy

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I made two things

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Whoa! My jar is suddenly filled with thousands of... Detritus worms, maybe? Each is about a third of a centimeter long.

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Marimo ball with cat

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Planted Bowl: 2-year update

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I’m new to this but i made my first jarrarium today! how did I do?

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Under and above world in one jar. Just snails so far by now.

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We got this guy as a wedding present

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The flame moss situation has gotten out of hand (not that the shrimp are complaining)

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1st Attempt! Can I add snails or shrimp to it?

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My one year old bowl, recently added five shrimp, so far so good :)

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My first... Does it count?

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An update on my DIY pond in a jar! Still full of life :)

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Starting up the jarrarium hobby! What's y'alls favorite plants/soils to put in a hanging jar?

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Changed the light on my jar!

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My first attempt - Day one!

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My new bowl

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Got given a tiny tank, not sure what to do with it. Any idea please?

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What do you think I should do with this?

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An isopod took a lunch break for a picture in my 3 gallon terrarium. He is middle right

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Some stuff i collected with a friend. Which ones are useful? I want to make my first jarrarium and i need help.

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My first enclosed found jarrarium! The lid is temporary but I’m not sure what to replace it with. Any lid ideas?

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Did I succeed at creating the tiniest jarrarium?

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could a clean up crew (isopods/springtails) be added to this? i will give extra details in the comments 😊

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Completely sealed for 5 months now - still growing, just a bit slower due to lack of light.

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I'm thinking about making a ocean jarrarium.

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I just found this sub and feel like this belongs here instead ;)

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Planted Cookie Jar with RCS and CPD Fry

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Scud heaven in a .5G low tech jar!

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