by Patrick Grove | Dec 20, 2017 | Reviews
Very similar in construction (and identical in organism stocking), the Shrimp Bubble is a viable alternative to the ever-popular EcoSphere. The only real difference between the glass spheres is that the Shrimp Bubble is not a fully-sealed ecosystem. Due to the pursuit...
by Patrick Grove | Dec 19, 2017 | Reviews
Update Dec. 27, 2022: SelfSustainingEcosystem.com does not manufacture Ecospheres. We cannot recharge your Ecosphere. The company that produces Ecospheres, Ecosphere Associates, went out of business in early 2022. I was able to establish contact with the previous...
by Patrick Grove | Sep 7, 2017 | Jarrarium Guides
Which substrate should I choose? Choosing your substrate is perhaps the most important part of the process. What kind of jarrarium are you going for? Do you want an au natural jar that mimics a pond? Are you going for a finely crafted piece of art, and the jar is just...
by Patrick Grove | Sep 7, 2017 | Jarrarium Guides
How to choose a Jar While these micro-aquariums are usually called “jarrariums”, they do not necessarily need to be built in a jar. Any container that is transparent will work. The ideal material for the vessel is glass, as it strikes the best balance between...
by Patrick Grove | Sep 7, 2017 | Jarrarium Guides
Salt or Fresh Water Ecosystem? Most people that get into the aquaria hobby start with freshwater. You win a goldfish at the county fair, or inherit one from a neighbor that’s moving. Maybe you saw a pretty betta fish in a tiny cup and you just had to rescue it. We’ve...
