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Hi, I was in Switzerland for a few days and amongst other things we made a hiking trip, so I took a sample of some muddy lake. It is full of life, I'd like to keep it for some time, but I probably won't be home much this month. Also I did a sample of a sung lake Geneva, with some algae...

I think it might start smelling real bad in a few days, so I'm wondering how does one tend a jarred lake sample... Is it possible to keep it for longer, should I filter the mud out or something?
I didn't buy any magnets or other souvenirs so...

Thanks

Put the jar in indirect lighting, make sure it's open to the air and has enough water that the whole thing doesn't dry out.