Starter Gallery
Real examples of healthy, struggling, and dead starters. Use these to compare with your own.
AliveNeeds LoveAt RiskLikely DeadContaminated
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ThrivingAlive
Doubled in 6h, lots of bubbles, domed top
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Needs LoveNeeds Love
Some bubbles, slight rise, hooch on top
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At RiskAt Risk
Flat, watery, no bubbles after 24h
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Likely DeadLikely Dead
No activity for 5+ days, foul smell
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ContaminatedContaminated
Pink/orange tint, fuzzy mold patches visible
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ThrivingAlive
Fed with rye flour, tripled in 4h
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Needs LoveNeeds Love
Stored in fridge 2 weeks, slow to wake up
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At RiskAt Risk
Changed to tap water, activity dropped
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ThrivingAlive
Warm kitchen, 100% hydration, very active
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