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Seems too active, Smells Very weird

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Uhoh

Seems too active, Smells Very weird

I could see bubbles going from the bottom layer to the top layer through the liquid in between.

Hey, guys. I really hope everyone is at home and okay during these times.

So I started the process yesterday and today is the first time I have fed the starter- exactly ten and a half hours ago. The thing is, apparently it smells a little like vomit, which I have read in this forum, is okay. What confuses and kinda intimidates me the most is that it seems to be very active(pictures attached), and I'm starting to feel like I wouldn't be able to handle it. Liquid has formed in between the starter, which I was told is okay to mix in with the starter before feeding it next time by someone on YouTube. I had to feed at 21 hours instead of 24, because I was afraid that 24 hours would be too late at the rate that it's growing. I used almost equal parts water and whole wheat(unbleached, obviously). I  live in India and it's pretty hot here now, and the cupboard I store it in has a wall that faces the sun, so it's kinda the warmest place I could put it in. Sorry if I sound like I make no sense, I'm a little confused right now. Really need help.

The number markings are the height/level of the the starter in their respective days after feeding

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Danni3ll3

It is supposed to be doing. And don’t worry about being exactly on time with feeding. I suggest you read these two link so you know what is happening and what to expect. 
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/10856/pineapple-juice-solution-part-1

http://www.thefreshloaf.com/10901/pineapple-juice-solution-part-2