Building my BIGGEST Ecosystem yet! - Creating a Large Woodland Terrarium / Vivarium

[@Jartopia]

Hey guys, been a while! For this video I decided to try and create my biggest ecosystem yet. I know I usually do jar ecosystems, but I fancied doing something a bit different this time. Hopefully you still think it's cool. I plan to do a much more in depth video of it's inhabitants quite soon as many species have shown up since filming this project.

[@Connor-tv5gu]

Is this a sealed ecosystem? I’m looking to do something like this with a woodland ecosystem but I was concerned that closing it off would increase humidity too much and change its climate

[@panexplosivoh3113]

is it sealed off?

[@prairiepanda]

I love it! Looking forward to seeing how it develops.

[@extremechimpout]

Can you do a jar with a fart atmosphere? Then seal it off

[@chingpongpakdee3957]

This is awesome PLEASE keep up the outstanding work !!!! Super excited into seeing what's to come !!!!

[@Eltener123]

I always wonder what would happen if someone's terrariums and ecospheres were just left untouched for a couple thousand years and what new species of plants and arthropods would develop with what adaptations for living in a world surrounded by glass

[@Firjiwater]

That is a beautiful thought

[@ankitwawage]

I don't think there will be any major changes to them since they won't be facing changing conditions of real world just like some tribal people who are vulnerable to common diseases in modern world.

[@antongreven]

@@ankitwawage absolutely untrue. Veratasium made a detailed video on evolution recently where he explains that evolution is never ending. This ecosystem might not have a lot of challenges, but it is a challenge in of itself to be the most fit for this particular ecosystem. They will evolve to this particular environment where there's only a few types of food and competition. This process is very slow and a couple thousand years will unfortunately not be enough to see meaningful change assuming the survival of the ecosystem.

[@qingpetcher667]

@@emma-cy7yo nope there 2 of many different species in there they can just breed and reproduce

[@AltairBlue]

@Blond Hitler war in the comments in 3... 2... 1...

[@hu3cat]

My day literally got so much more peaceful and brighter, thank you so much! I'm really excited to see this project develop! Can't wait to see the updates on the upcoming months!

[@sn7.7]

The first Time I read this I thought you said “my dad got so much more peaceful”

[@guilher95161]

Tu ta aqui meno

[@joaomanuelkrebs3321]

Hu3cat?

[@joaomanuelkrebs3321]

Q caralhos cê tá fazendo aq man

[@klarkz2374]

Carai, ele gosta disso tbm?

[@_dood]

Imagine going into this guys' house! It would be so cool seein all those ecospheres and ecosystems

[@BrainFreezeMC]

Yes, that would be amazing!

[@julietteneu1233]

You should make a ecosphere with both land and water!

[@tathagatdhaneriya7485]

Now that, that's what we all want to see

[@sergeantsharkseant]

@@tathagatdhaneriya7485 yes especially if it were in a rather big structure and inhabit larger animals. this especially gets interesting when finaly in decades to come the ecosphere still lives

[@odin8326]

My plans exactly. Trying to master both on their own first before going for hybrid!

[@Neardrop]

That is a really smart idea!!!

[@FreezingTheMind]

Jartopia, you have such an awesome channel on your hands. You really attract all of the people who are interested in small marine life, small terrestrial life, etc. Most people have no interest in bugs, isopods, arachnids, micro-organisms and so on. But you bring us all together and display this tiny life in a way that is so beautiful it actually gets me choked up sometimes. Like, even this small life has its own set of productivity, reproduction, obstacles and growth. I really hope you never stop making these videos because you have such a talent for them. Keep at it!

[@theguywhoasked4235]

It's been 1 month since I made my first terrarium, I love to see it growing! Edit: (15 August 2022) yeah it's broken now, the place I live in has a bit of monkey problem, the gate to the terrace was open and one of them got inside and smashed the terrarium, it had been a year since i built it and it was showing really good progress, i am sad now 🙁

[@mdamiao]

How do you keep it ? 1. Do you expose it directly to sunlight ? 2. Do you splash it with water sometimes ? 3. What basic cares do you have ? Thanks a lot

[@theguywhoasked4235]

@@mdamiao 1) I keep it beside my window, it is not exposed to direct sunlight but it does receive the diffused form of sunlight 2) I water it once every week (cause I have moss in my terrarium and the moss will die out if it doesn't receive enough moisture, you don't need to water your terrarium frequently if you don't have moss/ferns) 3) I am thinking about trimming the overgrowth a bit (the sphagnum moss overgrew), but currently it doesn't need any special care, I will do something about it after a month or so

[@mdamiao]

@@theguywhoasked4235 buddy Thanks a lot 🥂

[@theguywhoasked4235]

@@mdamiao :)

[@dragonWaklohan]

Ty for the tips

[@cooler2000]

Looking forward to this one 👌

[@nikxnukx2.092]

I never imagined to see the king of spongebob animations here

[@cooler2000]

@@nikxnukx2.092 ;D

[@FunTimeWithLeo]

hi cooler2000! i love your animations :D

[@broccoligirl9019]

I like those little yellow flowers

[@Jartopia]

I like them too. :D

[@HALBY400]

We must pay attention to the "small" things. This is beautiful.

[@faustopg]

I was mesmerized. I enjoyed this video very much. I felt peace. I've seen so many large aquariums with way much bigger animals, yet these tiny ones captivated me.

[@SockyNoob]

*breathes in* ISOPODS! I love them! They're like the invertebrate equivalent to hedgehogs!

[@PixelKonny64]

This is so peaceful. Eventhough I'm a bit sad you didn't take some soil. I love the randomness and unexpected things that come with it and maybe there would have been some bigger insects too. After all it's a pretty big terrarium :) I'm still looking forward to the update video though

[@java-gn1xs]

I dont know why this is on my recommended, but this is actually so cool.

[@korvdploeg4529]

Same here!

[@BiggestAnimanFan9]

@@korvdploeg4529 ey Nederlander

[@laskow6422]

I could watch these little creatures for hours.🦠🕸️🕷️🪲🐜🪳🐝🦂🐞🪱🦗🦟

[@Neardrop]

Same

[@budsyremo]

I love these videos because of two reasons 1. The end products are beautiful 2. We as humans are getting disconnected from nature so we want a piece of that , no matter how small in our homes.

[@OkayContent]

I watch a loooot of KZbin and this is genuinely one of my favorite channels! It’s so pure, informative, and relaxing!

[@tracelynnsangster]

I’m very excited to see the changes in color variations in the isopod!!

[@DrSpychology]

Interested to see where this one goes! My current closed ecosystem is going through a bit of a crisis, it had grown nicely and consistently until last week, when something happened that killed basically all the plants except one moss variety. Going to keep it a little longer to see if it can recover somehow, but if it doesn't survive, I'll make a new one!

[@mannybutler7517]

is it still alive

[@DrSpychology]

@@mannybutler7517 For sure! Even though a lot on the surface died, under the ground life is booming! Lots of isopods and worms crawling through the soil, algae started growing on the glass and there is one moss variety still alive!

[@broccoligirl9019]

Eeh even tho its dead if there are isopods and or worms it will makes good food

[@shockwave2477]

@@DrSpychology how's it doing now?

[@DrSpychology]

@@shockwave2477 Still very similar, lots of underground life but above ground it's still only the one moss. I'm considering adding a few new plants but I'm gonna give it a little more time before I do that

[@hypnopulsar2855]

Love this and learned a lot from it. I didn't know how 'easy' it was to replant plants you had taken from their natural habitat. This inspires me to go make my own terrarium. Thanks for making the video, keep up the good work.

[@solar0wind]

Excited for updates!

[@anythingbutyou2708]

Dude. As always, AWESOME The only downside is that we have to really wait for these amazing videos.

[@frowner_and_co]

Ikr. But I Keep Forgetting To Upload MY Videos So...

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

Thank you. Looking forward to the changes and the updates.

[@Jack-bp3ns]

Music chill af makes me wanna sit down in a field with my dog 🐕

[@matthewcordatos1283]

Hey man your Jar ecosytem videos are my new favorite type of thing to watch! Can't wait to see the new update on your latest ecosystems.

[@CaioRodrigues001]

Isopods are keystone species in ecosystems like these! Don't ever forget them

[@timdixon8598]

I saw my first Jartopia youtube video last night. I did not know how much I needed that type of video in my life. So I now have a recently bought jar with a sample of my back garden inside. I've already spotted my first millipede.

[@colinpence4580]

Already commented, but I just fully watched the video and I have decided that I am going to go and get a very large aquarium and do this. I have always been interested in fish, but it was never fully in my heart. This is. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@lauraplacker747]

I love how you just listen to music and there’s no voices or step by step it’s just you doing your thing

[@broski9938]

Thank you so much for making chill, interesting vids like this. I relax so much when watching them with all the music and nature and interesting little crawling things. Best way to dispell anxiety and stress!

[@jeffsipes8511]

Keep creating ecosystems. please. especially these larger ones. I love the music....

[@jessicadol4261]

I take breaks from this channel's videos only so I can come back and binge watch, lol. As always, great work and I'm constantly inspired by these videos to make my own jar sized ecosystems once I get my craft room set up. :)

[@kevser625]

İ really liked the color patterns of the isopods! Cant wait to see the Moss grow all around..

[@lakeofthewoodsmusketry9402]

I’m about to do this myself actually finally

[@lucycannon6732]

Super excited to see how this evolves! I have the same isopods, but different springtails in my cornu aspersum tank.

[@pinkytsuru9429]

This channel is so underrated you deserve more subscribers and viewers.👍👍👍

[@cameronpittman6]

may I just say that your choice of music, on top of all else, is exquisite.

[@smallweed1940]

keep making videos of this ecosystem thanks.

[@SANDYFRECKLE]

This is great! Yet another quality upload.

[@eddox94]

Looking forward to see how this terrarium develops!

[@cyneelyte]

This video plus your channel has made me buy a fish tank and a few jars so far! I'm in love with this. Thank you so much for these videos. I look forward to seeing more progress and videos!

[@DMXIII]

Um vídeo calmo e bonito. Podemos dizer que tem teor terapêutico. Maravilhoso! Amazing video! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@IlseMulAuthor]

I have a few questions about this project: 1. Like many others already asked (but which doesn't seem to have been answered): is this a closed terrarium? 2. How big is this terrarium tank? 3. Did you get the wood from the forest as well? If so, would you replace it if it starts to decay? Thanks for showing us this! I'm now going to watch your updates :D

[@Neardrop]

For number 1: I believe it is closed. For number 2 : prob a 20 or 40 gallon tank And for number 3: yes you normally would, cause the decaying and decomposing wood would give nutrients to the soil

[@ann_banan13]

These videos are weirdly calming.

[@mrslade]

Its beginnings are beautiful. The only thing missing is leaf litter. I hope some new fauna appears and keeps us in wonder.

[@wallriderlastlight4762]

A truly genuine person

[@eybaza6018]

This is an incredible terrarium! You inspired me to do one myself!

[@Konniebugg96]

I've only recently found this page and I have a feeling it'll be growing exponentially, cuz this content is just A1 perfection. ~200k is not what I expected when seeing this page, I was thinkin 2M at least

[@jeremiahemery9194]

Can't wait for the one year update on this one!

[@jase123111]

I love Woodlice...they are like mini armadillos.

[@BestFavorite]

Your music selection is an excellent touch!

[@gwynyvyr]

The best thing to see when I get home from work! A new video from Jartopia!

[@itzspookytv686]

Slowly got addicted to this channel and I am grateful thanks for the amazing content and for inspiring me to make one myself🙏🖖

[@Imbadatvideogames]

I made a terrarium myself and so far it seems quite sustainable, it is already been 3 months and it is still looking good. One of the plants grew very tall and reached the roof of the terrarium

[@ojasjha]

This is my first video of jartopia and I love it!!!!!

[@am8455]

I don't know why, but these videos just make me happy.

[@edwardsarhuda2595]

Its good that you add rolly polies.they were adorable

[@totoprojects5981]

I guess these Terrariums will save the wolrd one day! :DDD Your videos are treasures. I love so much what you do.

[@gretafatberg7630]

I didn't know there was mites that were parasites to Isopods

[@Trees...]

I think I read somewhere there are even mites for mites, haha.

[@averynewtown2782]

@@Trees... yeah when I had a mite problem in my isopode box I had to buy predatory mites to eat the parasitic ones.

[@cavemanvi]

@@averynewtown2782 what about weed ones

[@averynewtown2782]

@@cavemanvi same thing. The predatory mites are pure carnivores. The box i got them in even included sleeves so you could poor some in and attack the sleeves to plant leaves

[@Lunch_Meat]

You could say a lot of invertebrates mite have this problem

[@Kapitaen_Flauschbart]

Excellent choice of music!

[@ivomeulemans2458]

Your videos juste relax me so much, really help whenever stress and anxiety begin to take over, thanks :)

[@vickijohnson4668]

To all you lovely people trying to build a terrarium, just remember that this man is an expert. He knows the name of every plant he's chosen and how it will grow. Do heaps of research! Knowledge is essential!!

[@valentino6664]

Damn im glad i found this channel, these are some high quallity videos

[@kevinguan8499]

Looks great jartopia, can’t wait for the month update

[@justagentlemanthatenjoysco7905]

Here is an other fascinating channel I never thought the concept even existed, but here I am at 3am sipping Thea and admiring your creativity

[@MTfromtheD]

So relaxing. I could fall back to sleep.

[@vanmoy1544]

This ecosphere in Jartopia’s channel is huge compared to others on his channel and 10 million years later we might get a whole new world with new species!

[@tammesikkema5322]

I am sad, because i know the glass won't make it that long

[@sader4086]

This guy always has the most peaceful music in the background.

[@BrainFreezeMC]

I agree

[@veejaymendoza9244]

Build an Ecosystem with River so aquatic organism can take part in the roles

[@VictorBlack70541]

i really love this channel, and the music...bro the music is perfect, i really feel better just watching this after a longass day...thank you, so much.

[@chingpongpakdee3957]

I love your content so much !!!! It's so relaxing I love isopods as well so this is the perfect combination ! PLEASE try to do more woodlice / isopod content in the future if possible

[@SICKTWISTEDFREAK999]

Your channel is freaking awesome. You seem like an awesome person. Please keep making these videos. Your channel rules!!!!

[@myeroku4182]

I absolutely love your music choices for your videos, tis as much relaxing as your videos themselves. I watch them over and over in the morning - its hard for me to get going and getting around so this is helpful in so many ways. Thank you again Sincerely, Tyiarra Marie [this is my TV alt account :) ]

[@charlottesmom]

I want to do a ten gallon very soon! Did a 3 gallon glass jar for my jumping spider, he adores it!

[@whothennow24]

I love these vids, but a description of the lights and temperature would be helpful in them.

[@jedaaa]

He collected everything locally so it probably doesn't need temperature regulation

[@whothennow24]

@@jedaaa Hmm. What do you mean? Outdoor temps are different from indoor ones, especially with different light sources, aren’t they?

[@jedaaa]

@@whothennow24 sure but if you think about how much the temperature in the U.K fluctuates from season to season it's like a spectrum between -5 and 30c and most of these creatures survive all year round so I suspect they'd be just fine kept indoors at 20c with no temp regulation, however certain species might need specific temp and moisture conditions to breed so you may well have a point

[@alepred3474]

Wonderful! I hope you will continue doing this amazing works

[@Lwous]

Im gonna love to see the update vídeos

[@BunnaySango]

I look forward to this one growing and changing

[@trashcan4798]

This is cool as hell. I really wanna have one of these just as a display piece in my room. It’s like owning a pocket universe and being an omnipotent yet distant god, observing the world you built from afar morph over centuries (in insect terms)

[@luiscolome75]

I will love to see an update very soon. I love the video and the close ups of the insects. Very well done. I miss a voice instead of subtitles though. Thanks for your work!

[@getivan]

These videos are mesmerizing. lol This is a fantastic hobby.

[@NOyaLzuMu]

isopods are so cute

[@googleuser8448]

What a great video. 👍👍

[@Gorlung]

Instant subscription

[@insipidhelplessness]

Your content is top shelf stuff, lad. Thank you!

[@Basado_en_hechos_reales]

Great job pal!!👏👏

[@СилвиоСтанков]

This looks beautiful

[@shellingford9941]

verry nice as always, verry relaxing ^^

[@AleQuag]

Isopods are cute af! Milipides just kill it with fire!

[@sh4wz0r]

This is so incredibly cool

[@ape_on_rhino8467]

Yoyoyoooo stepping up the game lezgooo damn that's big :O love it

[@handleisntfkinavailable]

Misread it as "Yoyoyooo stepping on a legooooooo Damn thats big"

[@j-rocd9507]

I would love to have a conversation with this gentleman. Seems very interesting. Seeing the wonder in everything especially the small things.

[@thakyou5005]

Even your room is its own terrarium.

[@notgray88]

cant wait to see the 4 month update for this one

[@DanDavisHistory]

I love your channel, this is amazing.

[@JLAvey]

I have a ten gallon backyard terrarium that had one small, discount plant in a three inch pot (cost a dollar) basically spreading to become the dominate lifeform. Roly pollies and millipedes (and one hunting spider) still live in there but it's kind of hard to see them.

[@spicynoodle5821]

because of you I wanted to have my own terrarium one day

[@alexhartley9963]

Only things I would change is I'd bury or half bury some old dead wood into the soil. I'd also put in a layer of dead leaves, just sprinkled around. But, it's amazinv nonetheless.

[@solfn8434]

Oh boi, greenpath sure is the prettiest area of the game

[@degrinchy]

And now...? Very interested to see what's come of all of this for sure.