An Ant War Broke Out After Adding Water Beasts into My Giant Rainforest Vivarium

In my giant cloud rainforest vivarium, I call Pantdora, an unexpected revival of an ant war broke out, after adding a team of aquatic creatures to the pond. I was shocked to discover the truth about relations between three existing ant colonies within the vivarium, and watched an intense showdown of ants take place. It opened my eyes to the chilling realities of invasive vs native animal wars that occur in ecosystems, as they compete for resources, food, and space. Hope you enjoy Part 8 of our Ecosystem Vivarium Series. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
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[@AntsCanada]

OMG! AC Family, this was all so intense, and it's about to get crazier... a lot crazier! Ant love forever!

[@carolyndecker6640]

Hi antscanada ant love forever ❤ edit first and I'm a kid

[@epicbubbles9223]

First And Yes Indeed

[@Lubie_facetow_Wielkopolska]

Hello!!

[@Lubie_facetow_Wielkopolska]

​@fpsUTTP shut up

[@carolyndecker6640]

​@fpsUTTPshut up

[@God__compl3x]

Imagine jumping into a gang war, attacking everybody, then calmly walking home

[@AntsCanada]

🤣🐜❤️

[@AA-pt7nq]

And attacking anybody you see on the walk home home 😂

[@Cromicus99]

I'm just a casual viewer but it almost looked to me like the acrobat ant was trying to start a war between the marauders and the black crazy ants. Not sure if that is even a thing, but I couldnt help thinking that.

[@JangoFox]

Bonus Points: Imagine a gang war going on while you and your bae are considering what you're gonna eat.

[@redlantern6669]

And then getting ready to get into another Gang War the next day

[@ClintsReptiles]

I wouldn't worry about the toxins from dart frogs unless you are planning to eat them, or lick you hands after handing them. Also, nobody to my knowledge has managed to simulate their diet well enough to allow them to synthesize their toxins in captivity.

[@AntsCanada]

Ok this is a relief!!!

[@carolyndecker6640]

​@@AntsCanadahi antscanada

[@Mizantrop__]

👍

[@memto2376]

But do they make the Best Pet Frog?

[@georegio]

What would happen if you did lick your hands after handling them?

[@timmusick488]

Anybody watch this guy years ago then saw this large ass tank after not seeing the channel for years bro has been at work

[@mitchalexander73]

I kinda miss the tiny ant tubes that went everywhere though

[@fabianofragoso9498]

same@@mitchalexander73

[@BagpussAyeee]

Yup, been years since I seen him. Good to see him doing so well

[@KingPeenor]

i stopped just as he was making the move to his new office building. was slower on the uploads and youtube has hidden it from me until now HAHA!

[@fabianofragoso9498]

Fr

[@kyroskiller]

The one acrobat ant trying to start something between the other two colonies is a tactical genius.

[@angusmcculloch6554]

literally jumped in and attacked everyone to start beef and left... he was testing power levels

[@truemind1018]

that one ant incited the extermination of the marauders!

[@htooaungoo]

Choas is a ladder - “Little Finger” Ant

[@beyondtheillusion333]

That's my boy, we go way back, he's a rascal

[@alexcharmander6973]

Bro was a god tier instigator

[@leavingweakness9927]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the amount of effort this man puts into camera work, editing, and narrative scripts for these videos? It’s one thing to have creating a thriving vivarium as a hobby/passion, but it’s next level creating a massively successful KZbin channel with high quality content based around that passion.

[@VolvitoLeBard]

people dont even understand the basics of their own language... they def coming nowhere near such an appreciation of art

[@ruthie8785]

No, sorry, I don’t have time

[@duane2783]

honestly he has come A LONG WAY and its pretty cool to see his channel and content grow

[@Wolfie54545]

These comments are like farms

[@AMFire81]

Yeah, I definitely have to give him credit. Excellent work..

[@Jelboo]

That random acrobat ant attack was hilariously outrageous. What was it thinking? Just one lil' guy against two armies? And it got away with it??? Ants are just the coolest little creatures!

[@SeriosPin736]

Most Likely screeching his ant'si lungs:"You wouldn't get me alive🐜🔫!" 😆

[@jathygamer8746]

🐜🐜🐜 He was crazier than the crazy ants 🐜🐜🐜

[@mjfrk]

that little ant had no fear, it said YOLO

[@RandomizedRandom]

a successfull flank@@mjfrk

[@bgdavenport]

I couldn't stop laughing.

[@NicoRsps]

I get outrageously high and always find myself back here watching these videos, eyes low, mouth open just dry as a desert, practically paralyzed in my chair stuck. I love it here.

[@bloodclaat]

Yo same when I get high im like a vegetable🤣

[@elijahisbell2622]

me rn

[@anthonycisneros7239]

Facts yo 😂

[@Jinxcity84]

Crazy I’m currently in that mode reading this comment 😂😂🙌🏽

[@greg.peepeeface]

The aliens watching us via their probes are also high AF watching us, and seeing what we do next.... they especially like to project thoughts in to your head.

[@HeyItsIDK]

26:41 "This acrobat ant truly had balls of steel!" This took me out💀😭

[@syaefelhaq9711]

hes a menace to ant society

[@deku5803]

Funfact: For anyone who doesnt know anything about aquaristic: in minute 6:21 he shows a shot with a very healthy looking Moss on a Rock in his Tank This moss is called "Fissidens Fontaneous" and is considered to be one of the slowest and hardest to grow in the aquaristic plants community so he actually knows what he is doing in there Great work

[@AntsCanada]

That moss took forever to establish! Aquarium hobbyists unite!

[@collmacnicholas2946]

Plant wise he does but he’s putting fish and other aquatic animals in setups that are really bad for them.

[@sigh9257]

@@collmacnicholas2946how so?

[@user-qt2we6mb6k]

@@collmacnicholas2946 which ones?

[@erinmac4750]

​@@collmacnicholas2946I'm jumping in this project out of order, so I haven't seen all the vids. But, one thing I noticed is that it seems like he's sourcing his critters locally from the surroundings. Perhaps these creatures ordinarily would have different situations, but so far it looks like they're taking to their new home. I'm hoping things go well for them. ✌️😎🍀

[@konjuer]

THIS is the kind of channel that should have the 24hr live cams, not some beach in CA or street corners in cities. I could watch the pond for hours alone.

[@zsigmondfeher4624]

Yesss!!!!

[@MrVovansim]

A 24hr feed of the tank would be fantastic, maybe with breaks when AC is around if he doesn't want to show his face.

[@SpinfoilHat]

I would absolutely watch this especially if there was some kind of super chill and very quiet music to vibe to.

[@loaked3000]

This would be a really good idea, have a couple/few cameras set up on a 24/7 live stream, I would totally binge

[@willowmoon66]

​@@MrVovansim he has a a vlogging channel! I don't think he would mind us seeing his face in the context of a live stream...

[@faratherman]

That acrobat ant is a menace to society

[@nakomtsuu8433]

27:00 BRO IM SO DEEP INTO THE ANT DRAMA ITS FKIN HILARIOUS

[@kryptonpresents2875]

FAX BRO HAHA

[@tinyhouseranch]

@@kryptonpresents2875fr fr 😅

[@tinyhouseranch]

my first Video!OH IM SO ADDICTED TO THE ANT SAGA

[@ClintsReptiles]

Have you considered adding any lizards from the genus Draco to feed on those ants? I can't imagine a better enclosure for them than Pantdora.

[@AntsCanada]

Yes!!! I'm looking for them in my yard! But wait... they eat ants???!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

​@@AntsCanadaants make up the vast majority of their diets. That's what makes them so difficult to keep in captivity (normally).

[@georegio]

​@@AntsCanadaHow much money have you spent on this project? It must be a lot. Love your vids!!

[@Jonnywaffles64]

soft crossover of the century hoooly

[@Sycronos]

If it helps reduce the black crazy ant population that sounds like a great idea, they seem to be getting a bit out of control now

[@BurnettGaming]

This channel just randomly popped up in my feed and I've gotta say, this is really high production value. Just like something that could be on National Geographic or Animal Planet. Absolutely fantastic job and really great storytelling. The editing, the music, everything is just extremely well done.

[@thelimon4338]

Oh no ants Canada is beyond them in terms of quality and even production quality

[@Danni100]

Totally agree x

[@jackslade5587]

David Attenborough level

[@VolvitoLeBard]

hm hm hm indeed

[@garytnew7504]

That’s how I found the channel to and now I love watching updates it’s so interesting and very much fantastic entertainment value

[@Lyserg_]

That one acrobat ant: "I thrive on chaos!"

[@TheKingdomOfAldenburg]

Dude. You single-handedly taught me that Nature isn’t something to be feared for repulsed by. But is something truly spectacular and beautiful. Bravo. PS: I would love to see Vampire Crabs! They are some of my favourite crabs due to their colouration and name!

[@user-gf1jt2hp4m]

You only just found out how beautiful our earth is. I have loved it since I was able to walk and talk 63 years ago.

[@chuckn4851]

@@user-gf1jt2hp4m The only important thing is that they discovered Nature for what it truly is. The timespan, well, that helps with experience, but there's no need to put them down. We're all earth lovers here.

[@Lugh314]

You know... It's not just the cool ants.... Your skill as a storyteller is what really makes this channel shine.

[@jonathanlee8162]

Yea Morgan Freeman finally has a white successor

[@benjaminhester6231]

@@jonathanlee8162 technically not white

[@Lukken]

I can get behind this comment in agreement 💪

[@BBStyles777]

Yes! I have definitely learned why Socialism is so dangerous! Thank you!

[@kennethchristensen7384]

hes voice is perfect for it

[@saltenzy449]

A radical last ditch mitigation for the Black Crazy Ants. If they are getting out of control and start moving again, you could make of yourself a predator and grab and remove the queens as they trail to a new nest. The chances of this method allowing you to get them all would be almost nonexistent, and the reduced queens would result in lower colony numbers and potentially allow the native ants to compete on level ground with them.

[@coliimusic]

True, AC is a part of the ecosystem just like everything else when it comes down to it, even if he makes his involvement gentle.

[@makeitpay8241]

i was thinking about using a shop vac to suck them up. i know it works for bees, why not ants?

[@DoctorMagoo111]

I +1 taking a harsh intervention approach on the Black Crazy Ants. I'm worried about the long term health of the ecosystem if they're allowed to grow unhindered, especially since the tank isn't as large as a whole real forest.

[@pauls5745]

yeah, get a shop vac and suck as many up as possible so they don't dominate the whole ecosystem.

[@CosplayZine]

Someone mentioned above that a certain lizard eats ants.

[@immjamir3986]

Just imagine our universe is just the box and someone is observing

[@fork8815]

Ima be the acrobat ant fr

[@abbienormals1669]

That one acrobat ant was all "LEROY JENKINS!" Sprinting in with complete chaotic energy.

[@laurelland]

Taking a moment to fully appreciate how Mikey was able to capture literally ONE single acrobat ant as it attacks two armies. The production quality is insane. IT WAS A SINGLE, VERY SMALL ANT. Fantastic job. PS: Forever depressed about the termites, they might be my fav on the channel since we started with them 1-2 years ago. We will have termite victory eventually, AC family!

[@laurelland]

Also, I think one of the nerites is on the waterfall (in the b footage). Lol mine are little escape artists

[@VolvitoLeBard]

gotta say im team cricket

[@JordanMetroidManiac]

@@VolvitoLeBard I’m team praying mantis. Let it be the last living thing in there 😈

[@SC2Eyck]

This is some of the best content available anywhere in years. You have a near infinite source of storyline through the Vivarium, your narration and videography is top notch, and it's highly educational! I'm creeped out by insects but can't look away because I'm in awe with the ecosystem you've set up. You can be proud of yourself. Keep it going! Subscribed.

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@christianwoods915]

@SC2EYck I swear you you took my same thought

[@crazyinclarence5531]

Absolutely beautifully done! I am subscribing to catch up!

[@Howdoyoupurr]

@@AntsCanada i added your channel think least a couple years ago and always found your narration made us part of your various ant colonies

[@hickorydockery]

This video is written by some kind of AI

[@Constellasian]

Does it concern you that there's the possibility of those ants or other crawlies escaping the tank?

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

That's what would worry me! I had a formicarium when I was a kid, but my mother didn't want it in the house. So I said I'd keep on top of bricks in a bowl of water. But I have a friend who keeps scorpions and spiders! *NO WAY!* A Mombasa Starburst Tarantula!? A LIVE one! In a glass tank in a cupboard!? 🤯 {:o:O:}

[@naylin6139]

my concern is that the space of the pantdora will be comparatively less compared to the growing life on the pantdora.

[@arunb2282]

Now that the vivarium is almost complete, do you think we could see a 24hr live stream of it soon? That would be amazing and allow us to tune to see how the creatures are doing!

[@user-zt2fi8np2b]

Oh my god. This is just what I wanted but I didn’t know it yet. I NEED this

[@MrZcotty]

oh man how cool would that be! then i would'nt have to suffer through 30 minutes of motor mouthed nonsense, to see a few minutes of evolution.

[@leopoldprill2748]

Jes pleesssssdsss

[@aaronsandman749]

@@MrZcotty Nonsense implies it is not related in anyway to the video. Narration and nonsense are two very different things. You could also get past your truculent nonsense and preserve some dopamine by using the mute button. Shortcut is m...

[@AntsCanada]

Yes!!!

[@colecampbell1906]

Unless you can find a predator to specifically target the crazy ants and mostly ignore all the others, then your best bet is probably to just remove them somehow. At this rate they're just going to take over the entire place and you'll have none of the smaller insects left. The only bad thing about most predators you could add, is that they'll eat the other little bugs as well. You need something that would specialize in crazy ants specifically.

[@TheSnakeking24]

Agreed. It's only a matter of time before they kill the other ants. Overwhelm the larger creatures and kill the plants from below

[@tyrant-den884]

quick, send him an echidna!

[@tyrant-den884]

or throw out the treestump

[@cheapskatepanic]

I have a Dyson. Lol

[@willie123811]

Get an ant eater

[@cono3]

Playing god at home 😂

[@wasabifinessed]

lol

[@Baksoandthecats]

a few days ago I found a small trapjaw ant colony in my grandma's very tiny front yard I'm in Indonesia with my mom to take care of my grandma and I never thought I would see this cool ants they are sooooo cool

[@camerondawson2482]

Dude, this is the best thing I've seen on youtube in years. Highly educational, entertaining, and dramatic with great videography. Thanks for your dedication to this project and for providing this content.

[@AntsCanada]

Wow, thanks! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

[@techson-ug5ug]

Yay@@AntsCanada

[@techson-ug5ug]

Yay

[@crystinamarie1]

I agree! The story telling is epic. And I've learned so much about nature than I have in a long time and it's entertaining.

[@pallavighosh3399]

​@@AntsCanada Pls guys add mudskipper

[@discusdog]

Your passion for this is far beyond a hobby. This setup is so stunning that it can't really be explained with just words. You are an excellent teacher.

[@AntsCanada]

🐜🙏❤️ Thank you! Ant love forever!

[@discusdog]

​@AntsCanada I worked for the company that did the West edmonton mall.so I have seen some cool stuff but this is right up there with that. Built 4000 gallon tanks for commercial buildings etc. So I know the work involved in something like this not including all the stuff inside. Impressive is a massive understatement.

[@jojosmokes256]

@@FuzzyTeddy83cry about it?

[@KenEvanBrooks]

Your Better than any Doccument in the world

[@SytrusSounds]

You need national geographic sponsorship dude this is better than full productions I've seen 🔥🔥 good job🎉

[@Cat_slice]

26:32 bro is a menace fr

[@DVAted]

I swear this is the best series on KZbin right now. Major props!

[@AntsCanada]

🙏❤️🐜

[@mariabowers3348]

I agree. I’m hooked

[@dhruvsingh8944]

im sure you watch EVERY series on youtube

[@DVAted]

prove me wrong @@dhruvsingh8944

[@A.J.ChambersCompany]

@@AntsCanadacan u add some chameleons and small birds maybe

[@klross1]

Omg I hate when the episodes end 😭 I’ve gotten so addicted to watching these videos! Amazing job man! Episode quality is phenomenal as well! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure in watching Pantdora grow! I believe it’s become our adventure as well 😊

[@AntsCanada]

❤🙏🐜

[@zsigmondfeher4624]

Same😢

[@Arooo_1]

i like balls

[@chancehayes7752]

Holly crap karen you woke up on the wrong side of the bed ​@@FuzzyTeddy83

[@klross1]

@@FuzzyTeddy83 There’s always one out there that gets in their feelings 🙄 He’s not forcing you to watch his videos…But I guess it makes you feel better to say this man doesn’t love animals just because he makes money off of his videos. Guess no one on YT loves what they do because they unfortunately make money off of their posting. Not like anything you say is going to stop him from doing what he’s doing. He’s making at least some people happy with his content, and judging from his followers, A LOT of people. You are entitled to your opinions of course. If you’re not happy, close the app with his page on it, hit the BACK arrow, click “Not Interested” or something. Again, no one’s forcing you to watch.

[@rikyira]

I raised dart frogs in my own system for years and in captivity, we don't have the correct insects to have them develop that toxin. So you are safe to introduce them to your system to maintain the ant population.

[@inno-cent-1]

I like that single Acrobat ant showing everyone who's the boss😂😂😂😂

[@steakinbacon8593]

She’s got the fastest butt in the west.

[@sldaaan_yt]

Lmao when the grass hopper went down all I could hear was “put it in reverse terry”🤣

[@8806Erika]

Bag it up Terry! What are you doooooin terrrrryy! 😂

[@lilysamvelian9970]

Yrret is terry in reverse

[@parker.emmaaa]

glad i’m not the only one

[@thalesbarbosa8535]

GOT DAYUM that's some quality entertainment right here! Dude, I'm loving how you're showing progress across all animals and explaining what they're doing, and showing them hunting and going about their day. Top notch content, very entertaining and informative, great storytelling. You had my attention locked in. Great job.

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@thepressureson23]

I stumbled upon your channel and I have to say. I never thought I'd be so intrigued. Your narration is soothing and captivating! The ecosystem you built is a marvel of beauty and appreciation. Compelling and just plain awesome to watch! I appreciate what you've done and what you've shared as I know it is a passion from the heart. Absolutely Magnificent my friend! The creatures of that habitat ARE LUCKY!

[@equilibriumprobiotics7131]

The acrobat ant being a menace for no reason

[@papagenny9557]

I'm amazed at how you managed to make a discussion about war between ants intriguing

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@MCOTIB]

Reminiscent of Thoreau!

[@berniemcfadden9122]

Dude you make videos about ants and now this eco system and your currently #16 on trending with a million views in a day... that basically says how amazing you are at this and your presentation and editing are top notch. Your videos just make me feel good, watching nature develope, grow and evolve in a microcosim is just entrancing. Keep it up man!!!!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

[@marcinhernik1270]

Your comment and this channel is blowing my mind. Incredible that nature channels are getting so much attention on youtube and the fact that these are well completed hobbies that get this attention. Reminds me of how television used to be as a kid when and if you had cable.

[@gauravjain7653]

I don’t want to comment on the hard work you put in setting up this terrarium. Because I’m sure everybody else does. But I do want to talk about the amount of efforts that you take in making, editing and voicing these videos. the narration is so beautiful, so surreal. It is super peaceful and interesting to watch. You have got a wonderful obsession on your plate. I had to subscribe out of respect. Much love, my man.

[@Brinx101]

26:35 me speaking to my toilet after a night at Korean BBQ

[@redhairshanks9491]

Freshwater clams and muscles are the best natural filters out there, if you want to keep Pandora's water's squeaky clean, then maybe add some of those. I've loved making little ecosystems and that's largely thanks to your channel, so this project is everything I could dream of, would you ever consider adding a vine snake to this vivarium? They are native to Sri Lanka where I grew up, and they are some of the tiniest but coolest little snakes you'll ever see

[@Barlmoro]

or other snakes who are specialist in eating ants to keep the ants low.

[@helicrashpro]

I have built several no maintenance tanks. I would put some more plants in your pond. More fast growing plants that do well with roots submerged but the foliage grows outside the water. Pothos, Philodendron or Peace Lilly seem to work well. But many other plants like mint or lettuce can also do very well. The duck weed and other similar floating plants also do really well so good to see you put that in. Maybe once your vines send more roots into the water it will be enough. To many animals in the water can quickly overcome the plants uptake of nutrients. If your not trimming plants regularly from the pond, it's probably not enough growth to remove all nutrients. If your not doing water changes, you want to keep an eye on nitrates to make sure the plants are keeping up. A bog filter can work really well and this setup is perfect for a bog filter so you might want to look into that. Anubias grow WAY to slow to help remove nitrates, they look good but really don't do much for nitrate removal. Submerged plants in general don't do much at all.

[@protocolsavage8506]

I agree some pothos growing out of it would be great for the environment and look super jungle-y

[@Gongall]

I believe he mentioned near the beginning that the pond waterfall runs from a filtered pump through a bio filter.

[@vanierstreetcats4929]

Each Vivarium episode is even more fascinating than the last...

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!🐜

[@Kyle-vg2io]

You know, I don't watch this channel regularly, I drop in every couple months and see what you're up to. Every time you've got some new, next level project and it's so cool. I still remember when you went to the rainforest and found a huntsman spider(who has since been successfully re-homed in my nightmares). Now look at you. You made your own rainforest.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Hola Mikey! Pantdora is absolutely incredible. We can all tell you've put a lot of love into this and care so deeply about what it means to have balance in an ecosystem. I'd like to clarify what you said about dart frogs. I've kept golden poison frogs in the past. In the wild, this is the species from Colombia known as the most poisonous creature on the planet. However in captivity, it along with other dart frogs are harmless unless you give them their exact diet in the wild. While they do get their poison from ants, the dart frogs wouldn't develop this poison from the black crazy ants. And the great thing about golden poison frogs is how vocal they are! Out of the dart frogs, they are the most vocal! So they're a great addition to any vivarium. In the wild, these frogs are no joke! The golden poison frog produces deadly alkaloid batrachotoxins in their skin glands as a defense against predators. A single frog has enough for ten humans or 20,000 mice. Golden poison frogs are a very important frog to the local indigenous cultures, such as the Emberá and Cofán people in southern Colombia. The frog is the main source of the poison in the darts used by the natives to hunt. The Emberá people carefully expose the frog to the heat of a fire, and the frog exudes small amounts of poisonous fluid. The tips of arrows and darts are soaked in the fluid, and remain deadly for two years or longer.

[@AntsCanada]

Wow!!!

[@gavinmccreery8994]

@@AntsCanada also in captivity you are more than likely more harmful to dart frogs than they are to you, they can breathe through there skin and the oils on your hands can clog their pores and hurt their breathing so its always best to avoid holding them at all unless absolutely necessary but they are great pets I still have mine and its one of the coolest pets I've ever owned.

[@Tomato-tamato-toad]

To many words!

[@GoosePretzel]

You should make a 24/7 livestream just on one area close up to watch the animals which wander past then change the area being shown every day or so

[@9sinan99]

that would be so cool!!!

[@AeroAdventuresFlying]

Yay I’m not alone with this idea!

[@fishingwithl.j6109]

Yes great idea?

[@fishingwithl.j6109]

! Not ? Lol

[@anukepin893]

There would be something like this,as confirmed in another comment.

[@d.kyoutube5753]

That one ant spraying acid in everyone face and walking out like nothing happened 😂

[@BrandenAllen]

Your narrative is A+. It absolutely kept my focus the whole time.

[@lwilk6544]

I've never been so invested in a series on KZbin than i am with this series Truly a world class ecosystem build, well done antscanada 😊

[@AntsCanada]

❤️🙏🐜

[@LBRfamily716]

I would have to agree with you. The creator did a really good job amazing.

[@Realfundog89]

This is the best series I have seen about Nature. EVER! Keep it up! 🐜❤️

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🙏🐜

[@carolyndecker6640]

​@@AntsCanadahi ants Canada pls reply to my comments

[@ninobach7456]

It's so epic!

[@chrisbraswell8864]

He has the Hobby bad, very nice Display of Nature. Enjoy it.

[@Cen655]

Hi huge fan I love this series​@@AntsCanada

[@Dullkoala]

I admire him a lot his dedication to not only just KZbin but to be ripped as hell is just inspiring, keep doing what you’re doing man

[@TypicalCynic_]

The acrobat ant was really on his villain arc.

[@d.j.rproductions]

i like how the vivarium is SO massive that you named almost more species than i have seen in my 19 years of being alive and still had space to say "And more" after those 😭

[@OxygenUser72]

​@@fpsUTTP what the heck is your profile pic!

[@Cheesefiddlehorn]

@@fpsUTTPscrew you

[@Daifa_]

Don’t mind the person hating on antscanada, just report them, they’re replying the same message on a lot of comments supporting antscanada

[@theglasswolf3206]

@@Daifa_- it’s a bot, just report it for spam

[@TheTanglingTreats]

I can't believe that, after watching the past 2 episodes, that I am now sitting here after ending work, anticipating this episode and the ones that come after. I'm not a huge ant guy, but I'm so invested in this story

[@geobus3307]

Just randomly popped up & I watched the whole thing. Beautiful cinematography & lighting and funny & instructive narration. Super nerdy and entertaining!!!

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinfitzgerald155]

This isnt usually my kind of thing, but your little mini series is fantastic, and you’ve reached someone who wouldn’t usually be interested in this. Congratulations on making your passion a success. All the best to you!

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@tarantulamantis5189]

I haven’t been excited for a youtube series like I am for this one ever!

[@AntsCanada]

❤🙏🐜 Ant love forever!

[@kimsteen8185]

@AntsCanada awh man, I'm jealous of this dude getting your reply 🥹

[@travisb9702]

I'm sure your self flagellation INcEL videos are just to die for as we all know noone cares ​@@fpsUTTP

[@g-gezz8252]

me neither

[@Frost.x7x]

This is wild. I had a 100G fresh water aquarium, and i 100% agree with you.. Those things can become a never ending money pit, very fast. And the constant maintenance is insane. Respect for maintaining these monstrous home ecosystems 👌 its not an easy task.

[@xReaghan]

This is one of the most amazing series i've seen on KZbin!

[@probably_absent6371]

There's genuinely nothing that makes me happier than someone who's really passionate about something super niche, sharing all of the things that make them excited. I didn't know about black water systems at all, but damn, now I'm invested. Props to you, AntsCanada. Your passion is contagious, and it adds so much to your videos.

[@probably_absent6371]

So glad you have the funding to create awesome ecosystems like this, and make these fantastic videos about them.

[@TimeBucks]

Beautiful journey as always

[@mdmahmudul3779]

Nice & good

[@Canniption]

There really should be live cams of different sections of this vivarium

[@ColeMeger]

The cinematography and storytelling of this channel are next level. The only way you could get millions of ppl regularly to care about plants and insects in a tank. Bravo my guy. This is up there with top level nature documentaries with massive budgets shot by huge crews

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@sub7se7en]

"The Ants are going to war" - Fleabeard

[@ComplacentOtter]

I was a little apprehensive of this giant project, particularly the idea of ants fighting each other. You've alleviated all of that with how complete an ecosystem you are building. It's just absolutely beautiful! I love learning about all the new creatures and plants and substrates and environmental features! Thanks so much for posting these videos and sharing what must be such a dearly held interest and hobby (is hobby too small of a word for the level of commitment you have to these tiny creatures?) with all of us! Thank you! Thank you!

[@DarthBaneIsBald]

Like my comment about the slender blind snake so he sees it please

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

Why is this the best nature show on the entire internet and I don't even like ants 😂 Seriously tho I'm so invested in the Pantdora series, the seriously the most amazing vivarium, the storytelling is captivating to put it lightly, and the video production quality is superb. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AntsCanada]

❤️🙏🐜

[@DoubleZ328]

I really love that you added to the waters of Pandora. Kind of wish the waterways were larger in this setup.

[@jacklarue7049]

Bro at this point you just need a to build a 8000 cu/foot house that’s essentially just a humungous tank/ecosystem! Your builds are so epic! I wish I had the money to do this! I’ll volunteer any time for you, I’d love to be involved in your projects!

[@DarthGandalftheBlack]

The only logical course of action I can see is for you to remove the stump as safely and efficiently as you can. I had to deal with fire ants in Mississippi. Colonies that are experts at thriving are almost impossible to contain. Don’t let the black crazy ants take over your enclosure! 🙌🏻 Awesome job!!

[@braxlucky5718]

Yeah remove the stump. And get rid of the fire ants and the black crazy ants and replace it with something else or clear the stump completely and start over,

[@AntsCanada]

Noooo! I love that stump. Plus it was SO heavy and hard to move in there. I also fear the bca have satellite nests all around the vivarium with egg-laying queens. 😭

[@seb16x2110]

@@AntsCanada I'm on the side that says let the black crazy ants be as they are. If they're thriving, let them thrive, simple as that. They're on of my favorite parts to follow. Such a big colony

[@JHSullivanIII]

The stump is totally awesome, and no doubt was the vector for many unintended species. If you don't want the unintended flora and fauna, you could freeze it before introduction, or re-introduction.

[@davidreed2626]

@@JHSullivanIII that is a really good idea lol. Wouldn’t have thought of that myself I don’t think. And no I’m not being sarcastic

[@ScienceMinute42]

Absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite series on KZbin. Hands down. ❤

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you for watching! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

[@carolyndecker6640]

​@@AntsCanadaant love forever and happy new year

[@ScienceMinute42]

@@AntsCanada thank you for the enjoyable content. 🙂

[@Borisgotothenorris]

Facts

[@prime_worden1059]

At 23:17 idk if i’m loosing my mind but I swear to god I saw an ant like wave forward telling the other ants to keep loving

[@davidherr1806]

Omfg...this is absolutely amazing work!!! I used to be huge into saltwater back in the mid 1990s when thungs werent so advanced but this was what I always wanted to get to...i had a functional saltwater/Red Sea simulation but joined US Army in 1998 and all my equipment, tanks etc were lost. Never returned and lost a lot of the information but seeing this I MUST get back into it. Thanks...absolutely inspiring

[@snedgethoynfest6492]

I have a great-nephew that is six years old. He's become my bug buddy, as he's the only one in my family that enjoys bugs and stuff as much as I do. I've turned him on to your channel recently, and he can't get enough of it. I've been a subscriber for years, and have a new little buddy to enjoy these with. You are a master of biology, and interesting content. Thanks

[@AntsCanada]

That is awesome!

[@DanielC-]

I’ve been with ants Canada since before he had 1 million subscribers and I just gotta say that this content has gotten 10x better than before, this guy really puts in the work, I love your channel AntsCanada and you should keep up this great top of the line content.

[@AntsCanada]

Thanks for watching #AntLoveForever

[@parabelli]

It's amazing how different hobbies can be

[@FATHERSRIGHTS]

It’s pretty incredible that you actually made that very cool

[@levisaunders2642]

I would add a variety of plants to the small pond. Anubias filter directly from the water, but you’ll still need plants that will draw nutrients from the substrate. Dwarf water lilies could work; once they get roots in the substrate, they rapidly grow. Cryptocorynes are also pretty good, but they’re slow growers. Sword plants will send out runners and spread pretty fast.. sometimes. I’m not sure what they’re actually called, but what’s sometimes referred to as betta bulbs are pretty prolific

[@lakota123max]

u could always add some spider plants...they grow anywhere even under water as i had them in one of my tanks and they are pretty incredible cleaners! easy to maintain and u can pull them out when they get larger to put in some small ones again=) if u make a separate tank for filtering u could use spider plants to filter that water too!

[@iDropPhats]

This vivarium has reached a point where the lore and storyline will be infinite and never ending. It’s a marvel what nature is, this rainforest can theoretically exist for the rest of time with proper care. The ecosystem will be so vast and rich with so many different types of creatures as more prey insects reproduce and predators multiply. It’s been a treat to witness this tank evolve from the beginning, it sheds so much light on nature that we can see. We walk around in our day to day lives almost always forgetting that outside of human life, there is a world where nature is happening all around us. Being able to see a small slice of that reality in this enclosure is wonderful and incredibly eye opening. We’re able to see some of nature’s greatest moments up close, moments that would almost certainly escape our eyes if we hadn’t stopped to look.

[@sky_pirate]

This is the first time I've seen your silhouette. I haven't watched a video of yours in years. I always imagined you were gawky because of your voice, but you look pretty cut. Was definitely a shock. Good for you.

[@kyledabearsfan]

alright, i just found your channel. Watched the last episode and now i think im hooked. Holy crap this is cool. I absolutely love your child-like love for nature. You seem to be really captivated and love what you are doing, as well as your knowledge, and that makes me love watching even more! I think as we grow up, we forget how to be excited and child-like and thats a shame.

[@AntsCanada]

Welcome aboard!

[@sammythejawa3082]

I loved the line "water was like the glue that connects all of life", it really does seem that way.

[@markbrown7968]

As a reef keeper, which is another form of setting up an enclosed ecosystem, I can't wait to see Pantdora a year from now. Edit: Have you considered a refugium for this set-up? If you don't know what a refugium is, look into the reef keeping hobby. But it's basically a separate tank full of plants and critters so you can increase the amount of water in your system and keep the same display size. Plus you have a safe place for breeding fish and such to have babies. Plus the more water you have the more stable your parameters remain, while allowing you to have more filtering plants and algae without cluttering your main display. I use it to complete the ecosystem in my reefs. Copapods breed down there and constantly provide clean up crew and food for my corals and fish. Also, you can remove greedy crabs from your prized animals, while still allowing them to help keep dead animals from decomposing and destroying your water quality. As a freshwater planted aquarist, I think you understand how important stable parameters are.

[@jonderess]

i would love to see a great diving beetle added into Pantdora, they’re my favorite insect!!

[@wolfgangrittner6637]

the way your channel evolved and you as well, its amazing. You look as fit as your beautiful creatures!

[@kevinaguirre9306]

I'm 23. Been consuming KZbin since it came out. This is my favorite stand alone series I've watched in memory. Thank you for producing and uploading for free. I appreciate all the work you do.

[@AntsCanada]

Glad you enjoy it! Ant love forever! 🐜❤️🙏

[@kevinaguirre9306]

@@AntsCanada Forever! Life is such a blessing to witness. Thanks again. :)

[@MrHillbilly]

Your lighting is incredible! From one creator to another I can really appreciate the work you put into this! As well as how often you post. You are a 👑 in the animal niche! 🙌🏻 well done my friend 🤙🏻

[@AntsCanada]

Ty! ❤️🐜🙏

[@sampadaraitamang6579]

ants canada is the creator of worlds and saves them mr hillbilly is the creator and destroyer of worlds

[@CommanderFox65th]

@@sampadaraitamang6579do you say that’s bad or good?

[@delvinmorales9458]

Every time I watch these series, I start to think our reality is just a result of a higher being have a vivarium on a universal scale .

[@BenziitOfemme]

My predictions I came up with from this episode: 1. Hero arc - tree frogs, will eventually discover the ants , especially if they breed and will balance out the colony size 2. Villian arc- crabs. Crabs are only in the water for easy game for now since theyre local they only know water hunting but wait theyll come out and def be after crickets and other land game 3. Cherry shrimp baby boom coming soon which will make crabs come on land more and probably new menu item for Mantis 4. Praying Mantis massacre to all colonies, BABY CRICKETS and clumsy roaches 5. Lizards and Mantis territory battle 6. Baby grasshopper death finally comes 7. Termites only have a few survivors most will be dead 8. Circus ants and black ants colony war will result in feeding frenzy 9. Guppies will lay eggs 10. Snails will lay eggs 11. Geko or Lizard will eat Mantis

[@wiesniak2.0]

What I love in Pandora is that you can see real nature in it . I Hope you will not end this project and just make it bigger.

[@succatash]

Isn't it pantDora? Or am I hearing it wrong

[@f5tornadeau]

The end product will be a little bedroom enclosed in glass inside an ecosystem house.

[@bmartin2304]

@@succatash Omg your right! I never noticed he's doing the play on ant and Pandora and just thought he was saying Pandora! confirmed by the description.

[@TheGuyCalledX]

pAntdora

[@greysonsnow8809]

imagine he makes it a 20x20 square instead. A chunk of actual rainforest in his home

[@megan5867]

The first video I've watched of yours was you introducing this amazing vibrarium. I was hooked, and have now gone back 3 years, binging your videos, and I'm absolutely enthralled. I never would have thought that I could spend hours watching ants. I appreciate your narration and amazing production quality, as well as the individual personalities of each ant species.

[@DarthBaneIsBald]

Like my comment about the slender blind snake so he sees it please

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

[@captain7290]

My attempt at keeping a 50gl aquarium never did work out. I can't emagen the amount of effort and patience this guy has put out. He, single handedly has made something worthy of a spot on Living Planet or one of those shows.

[@wafflepiepancake]

Haven't watched in years, came back to see he got jacked + he has a huge ecosystem tank. Wow In 5 years or so, I'm going to come back and see him even more jacked + will build a house for his ecosystem

[@Darkblaze1111]

It's crazy how far ants Canada has come. From humble beginnings to the amazingly beautiful ant house

[@shanrrosh]

I'm actually a bit surprised you haven't removed the invasives when you first spotted them, although if they didn't have queens it would have been okay. Maybe a large syringe filled with boiling hot water could take out their queens? It's seems kinda cruel, but I'm afraid for your entire project, seeing as how quickly they are multiplying

[@sophiacriste8987]

I love the water team you chose!! the ant war is a great demise, but it was very interesting and that is how nature is supposed to work.