10 ESSENTIAL Terrarium Tips For Beginners!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

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[@timothymcglynn1935]

Awesomeness 🤩

[@LordSiravant]

Kind of wish it existed as a physical copy, as I'm old-fashioned and FAR prefer physical books to ebooks.

[@guscrafts1756]

im getting a water percentage monitor for my vivarium ( lasius niger ants and some moss and clovers ) what percentage is optimal ?

[@woffow1556]

Awesome

[@danesmith4227]

Made terrarium. Had no idea I had a hidden jumping spider inside or fruit fly lava. The spider ate fruit flies for about 4 months and it's now may favorite distressing thing to watch

[@sanderpiek8216]

Wow

[@a.p.5429]

Jumping spiders are neat little critters. Had one in my kitchen window for weeks. Unfortunately, hubby washed dishes and didn't pour the water out. 😢

[@warpedwhimsical]

Make sure to keep an eye on signs of lessening fruit fly activity! In a small terrarium predators like a jumping spider might hunt it’s available prey to near extinction levels and then starve itself

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Nice ecosystem!

[@lukediehl1210]

Needed this. I tried to make one with my kids, and it was a miserable failure. I think it was too wet, and the whole thing was just overtaken by mold.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found it helpful!:)

[@nachoman9480]

U need springtails

[@Mason_hammer]

@@nachoman9480what are they for?

[@theonlineanimal6009]

@@Mason_hammer they eat mold and provide nutrition to the soil

[@2-dsnumberonefan393]

There for u to watch it and NEVER take off the lid and that's how u make a Soler sistum

[@carleehoag4811]

I’ve tired many times to make one and failed, I watched this video and now I have a beautiful terrarium. Thank you for the tips ❤️

[@emmasnyder8636]

Very needed, im 23 years old. I have a patch of moss that is very important to my and older then me. It was living at my grandmas, and i finally decided to bring it home due to it may have been my last trip to my gandmother. It may seem silly but this patch of moss is super important to me. It has always lived outside in a flower pot. When i saw it was turning brown i knew i needed to at fast. I think it is cushion moss, but i cant tell for sure at the moment.

[@thecozyconstellation]

i dont think that is silly at all ♥️

[@HJtheHippie]

I hope your moss is well, from HJ the Hippie ❤

[@JamesMiller-ex3ff]

That's really sweet

[@inkkSUNA]

update on the moss?

[@woffow1556]

That's not silly that's true care

[@a.p.5429]

Thanks. Simple terrariums are fun to have. Saw someone post they add isopods (roly polys). They are easy to care for and could add interest. I kept a small fish tank habitat with isopods at school. Kids enjoyed it.

[@corydora2894]

I use peanut butter pretzel jars for all 3 of my terrariums. In my first terrarium, i have seen a thriving culture of springtails. In my second one ive seen 1, so im assuming there are more. In my third there is a angry flying bug, so im afraid to open the terrarium and check for springtails.

[@spooky_graves22]

I’m new to this stuff, did you put the bug in there or was that part of the growth and what not?

[@corydora2894]

@@spooky_graves22 Springtails can be found naturally outside and may have made their way in on moss or rocks or something, but most of them were added from a culture I got online.

[@prorandocopier7945]

how to fix third: electric fly trap. open the jar, put a piece of paper inbetween, and grab a fly shocker.

[@29jensen17]

just take it outside and let it free. :)@@prorandocopier7945

[@tessarae9127]

😂

[@terrariumforbeginnersshinark]

These tip so important for the beginners terrarium. So thanks for sharing these knowledge to all of us in this video. Thanks so much guys.

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

I've made a tiny moss terrarium with a very small clip lid jar (spice jar size) and at first it got moldy, but one sunny day under direct sunlight and leaving it open in the evening till next day fixed it. My moss is thriving! It has a drainage layer with very fine black and pink aquarium rocks, and I've made a substrate barrier with a paper towel since I didn't have any mesh, and it's working alright.

[@marydavis6341]

Wow this is so much more complicated than my method of shoving dirt, rocks and plants I've found into clear containers lol

[@Ricardo__Milos]

Your way sounds better. Less controled, more chaotic.

[@a.p.5429]

Hey. It works. 👍

[@yetidoesstuff228]

They only grow mold like 40% of the time

[@NameName-em2yk]

@@yetidoesstuff228I do that and don’t get mold

[@NameName-em2yk]

@@yetidoesstuff228I had one, but I forgot to maintain it, so it got cooked by getting too dry. I had a clean up crew, worms, beetles, slugs, snails, moths, and spiders.

[@GainsTuesday]

Fantastic!! Thanks for summarizing each part of the process so concisely. Tremendously helpful and useful.

[@Seafoamworks99]

6:14 root rot caused wilting and browning that is a direct result of overwatering. I might start a terrarium but I want to make it more like an edible one with microgreens in it. Idk if that is doable. I already have a garden and I get fresh chives pretty much daily now so I want something else to sink my time into. Shit I'm gonna go buy those microgreen seeds anyway, they have a massive variety pack at the dollar store. Probably gonna get some chia too. Love these videos, yours are particularly informative.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That sounds like a really cool idea, good luck!

[@PatternBreakerTarot]

Thank you for this! Somebody just gave me a large jar. It’s perfect for a terrarium I can’t wait.❤❤❤

[@izziedias]

i found three garden snails and made a little terrarium for them. got some dirt, moss, eggshells and flowers. it's very small, since it was a makeshift one, but i want to make them a bigger one

[@ShumilaAhmad]

I found some snails in my garden right now. So freaking cute!

[@SmoKKz0r]

Finally a video with all the detail… TY

[@sandrastreifel6452]

New subbie: the tip to use a clip lid glass jar is a big winner! I have always used plastic window screen in the bottom of my houseplant pots to keep the potting mix from falling out the holes.

[@emperioszyrandios7667]

I was just starting and I found the perfect video explaining important stuff. Thanks a lot!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found it helpful!:)

[@BananaBotanists]

Thank you for the awesome help because I am going to make some terrariums today👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I’m glad you found it helpful!😃

[@BananaBotanists]

Thank you I was delayed with making those terrariums but I just got the first one done and I am pretty proud of it

[@alexho891]

Hey thanks for the video, I got a question. For a moss terrarium is it a must need for springtails to be living in the soil? I do plan on making a closed moss ecosystem that is why.

[@dankpoutart5312]

im planning on getting everything for my first terrarium this week your videos have been a huge help and i cant wait to finally try it! i had one question i was hoping you could answer because i cant really find it why cant some plants be planted in the subtrate but have to be on rocks? Again a huge thanks for all your videos im hoping everything goes well in my first terrarium keep up the videos!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Some plants rhizomes will rot if kept in the substrate which is why they will be mounted on rocks. :)

[@Teratoma.that.speaks]

Those giant anchor hawking jars with the gasket lid the glass ones it was coming like one and 2 gallon sizes. I love those for my terrarium.

[@dequashonfontaloosi4229]

I have just made my first terrarium and it looks awesome! Cheers mate

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Great to hear!!😃

[@BananaBotanists]

I just finished one like a couple minutes ago lol

[@Panzer_werk]

I once made a terrarium that had a 2 cm opening and was wide 5 cm and instead of putting there some professional plants , I just used some unidentified moss,plants and of course some gooseberry seeds. And the terrarium is doing pretty well, from the day it was planted it’s like 4 months.

[@craftingclasher3791]

Where do you generally get the plants from? I was curious on the best way to get varieties that would perform well in a terrarium.

[@jylecrennan]

Could I use an old reptile enclosure as a terrarium tank? It has a mesh top and front doors, so air gets in. What would be the implications of leaving it as is?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

You sure could! It’ll just need to be sprayed a little more as water will be able to evaporate

[@jylecrennan]

@@TerrariumDesigns Okay cool thanks man!

[@DukeofHesse-he7bu]

All good tips I'm sure, but the problem is getting the materials and plants. I want to make one terrarium so buying tons of stuff I will never use again is wasteful - not to mention wildly expensive. Just to buy the materials suggested requires getting bags and bags of materials that easily can add up to well over one hundred dollars. Then buying all the plants to be able to select exactly the ones I want is again over one hundred dollars. Any suggestions?

[@maryumusman1073]

I say get whatever’s from outside, it’s cheapest

[@DukeofHesse-he7bu]

@@maryumusman1073 I discovered that. I found some little clover like plant that looks great in my terrarium and also some greek ivy.

[@dilara6499]

what did you use for the one mixture?

[@DukeofHesse-he7bu]

@@dilara6499 I used some garden soil and added vermiculite and perlite. Seems to be working ok.

[@Jerrodbasketball]

Lol yeah. Get everything from outside. I did mine all for free using rocks from outside, soil, moss, sticks, and even isopods and spring tails hiding under rocks.

[@KitSune2601]

Thank you so much for that video. I have 2 small terrarium, actually it works well, both are around 3 months. I hope they will survive. I will try another one (or 2 or 3 😅) with your tipps. Thanks and keep up with your great videos! ❤

[@justalittledust]

I do have a question about moisture levels when setting up new terrariums in sealed Mason jars. (Keep in mind I live in a very dry place, low humidity here.) When I close the jar, they fog up. I suspect that is a Bad Thing, not just because I can't see in. I'm currently leaving the tops open to let them dry out. How little fogging should I accept. Keep drying them out until all fogging disappears? Just a little fogging in the substrate acceptable? Is fogging right up into the jar's stratosphere okay?

[@cicciobug3981]

Thank you for the tips, you are so accurate!! Did you make a video about keeping moss and plants that are waiting to be implanted?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No problem! I have a video on storing moss: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XKY5-Xm7hgppI

[@cicciobug3981]

@@TerrariumDesigns thank you so much!

[@Silligremlin]

Hi, do you have Any advice if Any sort of animal can Go in a 2 liter terrarium? And How big does it Need to be for Any sort of Animal?

[@sproutingart1575]

Question can I use a mix of gravel and small rocks I found outside as a drainage layer ?? Without having something separating it from the dirt

[@Mr_Almond]

Yeah that should work pretty well, I would would use more sand than gravel though. Hope this helps!

[@kv1815]

Such a brilliant video! Thank you very much!!!

[@Xiv2022]

You're a Terrarium Hero!

[@paranormallettuce7227]

I’ve always loved the idea of making completely sealed terrariums that can last for years. Especially ones with bugs and stuff. Going to start small and get at least one little one to last then I can work up to bigger ones when I’ve got the experience

[@hailee1001]

i use coffee/pickle/pasta sauce jars.. i leave em to soak in sone soapy water for the night then the next day the label pretty much slips off, then if any adhesives still there a lil scrape with a steel wool gets it good

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Up cycling jars is a great idea:)

[@Dan-B]

Couple of questions: . Does window screen mesh break down over time and need replacing? . Is it required or a good idea to introduce small insects to maintain the health of the ecosystem? . Is it a good idea to add fungi to terrariums with plants, or should they be kept separate?

[@Biolo-G_KJ]

No Yes Sure but spores are in soil so it will come by themselves.

[@capuchinosofia4771]

I know its probably an stupid question, but can one use the algae buildup and put it in a jar with water to make it grow?

[@Ksubsmd2013]

Should there be any water on the bottom in the drainage layer to indicate there is enough in there or is it better to just go based on the dampness of the base of the substrate layer and use the drainage as a fail safe?

[@gazevanschooselife1207]

Never heard of a Terrarium until I stumbled on your channel I’m certainly going to make one 👍🏻 I think your channel is fascinating and really interesting… thank you 👍🏻

[@DilinaHarischandra]

you are the best terrarium maker.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@MegaGangsterboyy]

Could it be inhabitable for very small fauna? Like slightly bigger than microfauna?

[@WickedNPC]

It's common to have isopods in terrariums. I have isopods, centipedes, springtails, nematodes, woodlice and small earthworms in mine. They are all there because I build my terrarium with materials from the park and a forest.

[@annarlramirez]

Can a old pickle jar work as well?? ( I cleaned it out and ther is no site of any vinigar left...complely "new" )

[@Üœßç]

Yes you can

[@limonade7050]

Is i possible to place, for example, a metal piece in the terrarium? I have a medal I'd like to use as a centrepiece, but I'm unsure whether the plants around it will survive.

[@melaniesunstorm]

what other materials can we use instead of orchid bark?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Most bark chips are a suitable replacement:)

[@mimikyuw2506]

Should I use handkerchief instead of substrate filter?

[@petevenuti7355]

How do you keep it from getting overrun by by molds or mildew? I was told I needed more direct sunlight and I baked it 🔥 told I was over watering them so I ended up desiccating.. I got a definite Brown thumb, my terrariums get eaten by mold & my mushroom cultures die faster.

[@diamondly6250]

springtails will eat it

[@vmsfamily]

What’s about the rocks from outside did you putting into the hot water so they’re with no microbes

[@dhanvin_K_2505]

Hey Just wanted to know... Should I mix 2 parts of sphagnum moss to the substrate, won't it grow back as it touches water ?? Is there any method to prevent it or should I just let it grow ??

[@linpsaedit4282]

Thank you for all these tips, but i have a small question,Can I use a piece of fabric instead of a substra barrier? 😁

[@star_gazing37]

It could work but you should use a thin piece of fabric that let's water through.

[@linpsaedit4282]

@@star_gazing37 i see! Thank you for your comment, its gonna help me ☺️

[@PokeFit3]

I would assume organics like cotton would eventually rot but nylon mesh is what is used in outdoor landscaping, I'd assume that or polyester would work but it still may not be permeable enough to allow excess water through.

[@Wolvesy]

Hi thanks for the tips really helpful. I was wondering do you use springtails in all your terrariums

[@KingDiamond-ri7uy]

I use isopods in mine

[@muaz840]

if i made one when should i water it again? and how do i know its thriving and alive? I'm new to all this

[@Nutamago]

hello, any idea how to get rid of mold/white fungus on the glass? I can't seem to find any springtails 😅 does cinnamon water helps?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I’ve never tried cinnamon water. Manually removing whenever it pops up may be your best option:)

[@halomaniacp90]

I don't mean to criticize your work, but is there a way to make it more spontaneous and let it evolve on its own? Can it work like that?

[@oscargraefling3369]

Yep you sure can make it spontaneous but it will be a bit of trial and error, most important tip i can give is that springtails are a lifesaver. I had a coffee jar that i made into a moss terrarium and i didnt have springtails and it all got mouldy so i found some wild ones that were in the backyard and the population exploded and it is about 7 months in and its doing well. I use it to save some plants like ferns/mosses if they need it

[@lokdog257]

Question; the plants in my terrarium usually die and rot, looking slimey, as if there is too much water. However, I have a drainage layer that always stays dry. There seems to be either too much or too little water, with no room in between. I've had multiple terrariums fail because nothing wants to grow, any and all plants inevitably die.

[@Üœßç]

Do you use Normal soil, they are not good for terrarium and do you even add springtails? They eat mold and dry plants, also there are too much water instead use spray Bottle and spray it 2 or 3 times, i hope this help you also use Lights, sunlight is too far away

[@bobbymalta73]

What Type Of Light we Need Please? Thanks For Sharing.

[@XxRimuru.TempestxX]

Question, is just normal soil okay or is it necessary to get all of the other things

[@kennyfarmi9878]

I do this with smaller cup/ smaller container, but still with that components, but my color is brighter than urs, is that okay? Or i have to cut sphagnum moss into pieces?

[@thesinglelion-qh1jb]

Wow, amazing video keep this content up .Love from belgium here .Hope you all have a amazig day.

[@gimini8985]

I just wondering does my used cut out Chacol face mask can be use for permeable layer? 😂 finally got my used face mask in to use instead just throw it out

[@funtimefreddysuniverse4464]

I made my first terraumium ty for the tips

[@bobmcbob9856]

Is a plastic container a problem? I have this big old bug container from when I was a kid & shape wise it’s solid, but is the material an issue?

[@rezkifabilla-lw2dr]

Is the lid has to fully sealed or is it okay to have litle gap? I diy my tank and the top level of the side glass is not even, so the lid is not fully sealed, theres tiny gap on it. is it okay?

[@knowwon3391]

🤔 i already do this for my full sized bioactive community terrariums. Definitely good tips..

[@rachel7455]

what kind of charcoal do you use?

[@christmasunicorn.]

can you use a substrate barrier made of metal mesh? or will it rust and ruin the substrate?

[@casenwong]

Thank you for all useful tips!

[@suedscar8898]

Does rust through window screen mesh causes any problems??

[@TerrariumDesigns]

It’s a plastic material so it doesn’t rust:)

[@EagleEye-oe4xe]

How do you control springtail populations?

[@oscargraefling3369]

They should self regulate with the amount of food available.

[@Danilotl]

How often do you have to water these things?

[@Aviation_9119]

We usually do if 1 time each 5 days so that it can soak but if ur in really hot weather water it 3 times per 2 hours but if ur in cold weather u do 1 time each 2 days

[@cafeinn4354]

Is it a must to put it under the sunlight? I have almost zero sunlight in my apartment 😢

[@Üœßç]

You can use Light

[@SirGeneralGibster]

I just need u to do a blog on where u get all ur glasses 😂 I can never find rlly cools ones like the ones u have

[@Kool_kid8]

If u cant use mesh just use a peics of a plastic bag cut it then get a nail or somthing and poke alot of little holes in it if u dont have really any money

[@dilara6499]

Thank you..I have a limited budget and the mix with spaghnum moss etc. do you have any simpler alternatives maybe?

[@liverbird46]

​@@dilara6499 I made one for my son about 10 years ago. I put a drainage layer in, then just used potting compost. It lasted quite a few years. The only reason it eventually failed was because in the end, it wasn't getting sufficient light - it wasn't close enough to a window.

[@Randomiz500]

04:05 reminds me about the psychological excitement of trimming the plants whilst have my arm shoulder deep in my piranha aquarium 😂

[@Wrroom]

Ty for the beautiful content! 😄😁

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No problem! Thank you for watching!😃

[@Longtail_edits]

Do I really need a sub-barrier if I have med-large stones?

[@LeanderDeJager]

do you grow your moss and how and where do you grow it?

[@Üœßç]

If you don't wanna waste the moss! Plant it and wait until it's full and safe some moss for planting than it'll grow full again

[@seth1371]

Where would be a good place in America too buy the plants?

[@junupbox4911]

Hi! I have an accidentally overwatered terrarium. Do you have any tips on how to get some of that water out? I don’t want anything too invasive since there’s critters living in there

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Check out this video:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3SqaXaun9yebtE

[@Colunited]

Hey man I’m new to this I created a terrarium using rocks to recycle water soil plants and isopods and moss ofc along with some peiges of bark any recommendations

[@joshhwann]

Where do you get your acrylic lids

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I get mine from eBay & Amazon, they are usually reasonably priced😃

[@StarrO286]

thank you so much this was super useful!!!

[@_loon5645]

how to manage the plant that grow too long? cut it? will it damage the plant?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Simply give them a snip:) they’ll grow back in no time

[@sheilatheo1059]

Great video and inspirational advice.

[@ccarroca1]

Do I have to use springtails?

[@Üœßç]

Yes

[@saj9814]

Is it okay to use pine bark if there is no orchid bark? Thanks

[@rachel7455]

where did you buy the materials for your substrate?

[@Sinserg]

Understood, thanks for sharing this tips! 😁

[@Kyle-iu2tm]

Hey anyone! Can I please get some insight from you? Do you have to have substrate? Or can it just be worm castings with some sand mix? My last one I mixed in a dry Spanish/lichen type of moss and it molded up fast in the substrate. So I went and bought coconut fiber and sphagnum but I didn't put it in because I'm worried it will mold fast again. Thoughts?

[@saphir-akainu-sakazuki]

About worm castings, does the 💩 of super worm and meal worms do de the job ? Cause I have a lot of it and would like to know if I can use it for that instead

[@NikitaSharma-bs4gg]

this is really good- i can try to make one too - so helpful

[@useraffiliate]

very fruitful video for gardening

[@melissadale7084]

@terrariumdesigns Can hessian be used as a substrate barrier instead of window screen mesh?

[@esria]

Great info, thank you!

[@Tinnerito]

I have mold taking over my drainage layer in one of my terrariums,what can i do about that?😨

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Could be due to excess water, but springtails will definitely help it you haven’t already got them in there😃

[@LandonLewis2244]

can I use like a mason jar or a canning jar?

[@staceylivermore1567]

Yes!

[@leonduy9068]

Hi! could you tell me how to make cohesive soil , for moss,.. thank you

[@DERI_BAHTIAR]

Sangat indah terrariumnya kawan..

[@MeChimkin]

is it possible to put worms in it

[@haberjon00o]

Probably not

[@noir2131]

I think not because worms need to survive in a very big area and only feed on fresh soil. But this is probably not their kind of food

[@Üœßç]

Nope but you can keep it as a pet

[@Üœßç]

If you really wanna put worms, but an extra big Terrarium tank and it also depends on diff worms

[@dwade6322]

Great video. Thank u!

[@TimJeffers-ey9jc]

Can sand be used as a drainage layer.