Freshwater Bladder Snail Jar Log (1 Gal, no filter)

[Kyshiara]

Oh I just remembered I actually have an ecosphere on my window! I will try and get a photo! I have ramshorns in there.

 

[Back in the fold]

How long does that generally take to start?

Oh , give it a month to six weeks. Could be longer and could be less. It depends on conditions in your container. You'll know once you see it.

 

[Koenator]

Hey everyone. Here is a 2 month update on the snail jar.

Was hoping some of the java moss would come back but its just decaying instead, which is fine. More food for the bladders Rest of the plants are doing great, even with colder temps everything else is still alive. I think the natural sunlight from the window is helping a lot.

So far I’ve observed one new generation of snails. Hoping for more. Haven’t changed the water or taken the lid off since I started and just today gave it a smell test: all clear!

I’ll return for a 6 month update.

 

[Koenator]

Hey everyone here’s a 7 month update. Plants are going nuts in there but the bladders are still going strong! They somehow haven’t completely overpopulated the tank yet. I have not touched this jar since January when I last filled the water. I’ll come back again for a 1 year update

 

[Koenator]

ONE YEAR UPDATE! Haven't added water since July. The moss has completely taken over, and all the other plants are just becoming food for the snails. I occasionally throw more snails in there when I find them in my 10 gallon tank, but the population always thins and on average the jar can support around 10 snails. I guess I'll be back next year for a 2 year update.