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Being sealed, no water can evaporate, and it all stays inside.

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How much water do you put in a terrarium?

The amount of water you put in a terrarium depends on the specific plants in it and their water needs. It's best to add enough water to keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged. Monitor the terrarium and adjust the watering based on the plant's condition.


What is the story behind the oldest sealed terrarium ever discovered?

The oldest sealed terrarium ever discovered was created in 1960 by David Latimer. He planted a spiderwort plant in a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. The terrarium has been thriving for over 60 years without needing any additional water or care, showcasing the self-sustaining ecosystem inside. This remarkable experiment demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of nature in a closed environment.


Do you need to add water to a car battery?

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How long can a terrarium remain sealed before needing to be opened and refreshed?

A terrarium can typically remain sealed for 6-12 months before needing to be opened and refreshed to maintain the health of the plants inside.


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What are some way the water cycle can be observed?

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How can I create a snail terrarium?

To create a snail terrarium, start by choosing a glass container with a lid. Add a layer of gravel for drainage, followed by a layer of soil. Place plants, such as moss or ferns, in the terrarium for the snails to eat and hide in. Add a shallow dish of water for the snails to drink from. Keep the terrarium moist and provide ventilation by opening the lid occasionally. Enjoy observing and caring for your snails in their new habitat.


How is carbon dioxide recycled in a terrarium?

A closed terrarium is a closed ecosystem just on a much smaller scale. The supply of carbon dioxide in the terrarium air is very small because of the limited volume of air. Therefore, unless the terrarium contains animals to provide carbon dioxide or microbes break down large amounts of organic matter in the soil and release carbon dioxide, the plants in a sealed terrarium cannot gain significant dry weight. They would basically refix the same carbon dioxide over and over. The carbon dioxide the plants release during cellular respiration would be refixed via photosynthesis, then respired, refixed, respired, refixed, etc. Most terrariums are not completely sealed so carbon dioxide can enter and plants can gain dry matter via photosynthesis. The inventor of the terrarium, Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868), supposedly had a "sealed terrarium" that survived four years but it is questionable if it was completely sealed because of the substantial plant growth he observed. Another attempt at a closed terrarium on a larger scale was the big Arizona greenhouse called Biosphere Two . It was originally supposed to be a sealed terrarium for two years containing several people, many animals and all sorts of plants. However, it got out of balance, and they had to add more oxygen because the amount of photosynthesis was less than required to supply adequate oxygen to all the animals. References: Hershey, D.R. 1996. Doctor Ward's accidental terrarium. American Biology Teacher. 58:276-281.


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