Weekly Visual Inspection
10 minCheck glass clarity, plant color, mold spots, and condensation pattern every 7 days.
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Check glass clarity, plant color, mold spots, and condensation pattern every 7 days.
Prune overgrowth, wipe inner glass with soft cloth on closed systems during brief open window.
Add drops of water if dry, or leave open if persistently wet — balance is key.
Replace failing plants, top-dress substrate annually, and refresh cleanup crew if bioactive.
Most closed terrariums need intervention only monthly after establishment.
Remove affected material — do not spray fungicide in enclosed habitat with animals.
Wipe pruners with alcohol between terrariums to stop pest spread.
Replace cracked jars immediately — stress points fail under temperature change.