Finding a Micro Forest in Moss on Your Balcony
How to collect moss samples and tips for observation starting today.
Explore the unseen world with your own hands. From a tiny puddle,
From a tiny puddle,
to a cosmic micro-world.
Build a microscopic ecosystem starting with common puddles, moss, or simple culturing kits. Capture beautiful and astonishing moments of life with smartphone microscope hacks.
Collect
From local nature
Culture
Grow micro-ecosystems
Observe
Explore the microcosm
Capture
Record beautifully
Share
Connect and inspire
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Beautiful Micro World
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by @micro_life_jp
Iridescent Diatoms (400x)
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Spirogyra Paradise (100x)
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Paramecium Dance (40x)
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Recommended Tools
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Clip-on Macro Lens
Clip to your phone for high magnification
$29.80 DIY 
Microscope Stand
Essential for stable photography
$19.80 Standard 
LED Ring Light
Achieve bright and even illumination
$12.80 Breeding Kit 
Micro Culturing Kit
Basic kit to start culturing immediately
$24.80How to Get Started
Collect
Gather samples from local water or moss
Culture
Grow the microcosm in small containers
Observe
Examine under a microscope or magnifier
Capture
Shoot stunning photos with your phone
Share
Share your discoveries with photos and videos