Homemade Ecosphere - 2 Month Update! (Extreme Biodiversity)

In this video we take a look at the Ecosphere I created on the 11th of January 2020. This is a 2 month update video. The footage was taken exactly 2 months after it's creation, however has been uploaded with a delay.
I would have made a 1 month update video, however I felt as though not much had occurred inside. The plants didn't seem to be growing and I didn't feel as passionate about it at the time. By the time I'd revisited it though 2 months had passed and I realized it housed a pretty great ecosystem!
In the previous video you could see a lot of Copepods. 2 months later however their numbers have dwindled. I believe that is partly because of the ostracod population occurrence and the fact that predatory hydras are breeding without many predators.
If you'd like to see how I built this ecosphere, click the link below:
• Creating A New ECOSPHE...

[@kreatuur6533]

Love all of the stuff you post, stay alive my friend, I'll support you to the end on your journey to extraordinary heights.

[@Jartopia]

Thank you so much for the support! Kind comments like these mean the world to me

[@eliteguard1381]

Same here you are the one that kept me going and supported me from the comment on Facts About Leopard Gecko's, Even though mine died a while ago, hence no more videos about him :( Just keep going with your channel you have been so successful. Ü

[@alifnaufal]

I had an accident and can't walk for a while, so I stuck at my bed watching your videos. Your vids are helping me to relax and I think I found my new hobby because of you. Thank you man

[@alifnaufal]

@Veonnj Caines Thank you ;)

[@LoFi3]

Don’t stop doing what you do. Smaller channels always have the best content. P.S I think I found my favourite pre-sleep KZbin channel haha

[@PintaoLoko]

I agree! The soundtrack is awesome.

[@rue6695]

It's a problem when I'm watching it late in the evening instead of studying...

[@Skoupes]

As I was watching this video I was completely in meditation ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@mrmissalot8311]

Wow looks like ive discovered a gem of a channel, remember me when you have like 20k subs lol, also im suprised the duckweed didnt spread like mad like in all of my ecospheres lol.

[@Graceclaw]

37k now and growing exponentially!

[@bhaskara.n.k694]

@@Graceclaw 58.6k

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@bhaskara.n.k694 The channel is now at 106k, only 2 months after you posted (however, even though KZbin says you posted your comment 2 months ago, it also could be one day less than 3 months ago from today’s date). Today’s date is voting day here in the USA, Tuesday November 3rd, 2020. Pretty fast growth! :)

[@lifeuncovered6188]

Damn 120k now he’s growing a ton

[@vickie_g]

He's at 177K now. He grew rapidly....

[@kellygregory7190]

Oh my goodness, I found your channel just this evening... I think I know what I’ll be doing in 2021. Thank you for sharing, these are completely entrancing!

[@antoniogabriel4089]

i think you need to add some calcium in your ecospheres for alot of living organisms need it, thats probably why the snails shells are oddly shaped, from a lack of calcium

[@potatopotato-lf1ns]

Um how or what plants are calcium producers?

[@antoniogabriel4089]

@@potatopotato-lf1ns none, ya gotta put eggshells and stuff like that, that has it

[@potatopotato-lf1ns]

Antonio Gabriel oh thanks for replying that’s like really informative :)

[@antoniogabriel4089]

@@potatopotato-lf1ns no probs i always reply, that is when youtube notifies me :/, god youtube is such a mess

[@antoniogabriel4089]

@Cody Allen um it will be recycled so theres no need, you just gotta place a good amont in before ya close it

[@roachmancam9012]

These are the coolest videos I've seen in forever I fell asleep watching lastnite lol

[@kayaeki]

Heyyyy, your channel is amazing, you knoww. I watch your videos at night before going to sleep. They're so calmingg. Your channel is one of the best channels on yt for me!!

[@Miguelangelotnt]

Wow awesome close ups!

[@Jartopia]

Thanks, a new video will be out soon. Stay tuned! :)

[@googleuser8448]

What an amazing pairing of music to this video!! 👍👍

[@Binchilling575]

Your videos inspire me so much 💚

[@bigbodysas585]

Do you just have a ton of jars you have made into ecospheres around your house?

[@jaimeleschats5543]

Yes ,he does.

[@lordtyranuss1383]

Honestly this is the most beautiful channel i ever seen... Mate your channel just inspired me now i have this need to try making my own ecosphere.

[@EddVCR]

The ostracod are really beautiful with the bright cyan blue.

[@transcendingthedyad5663]

This channel is my Drug.. Keep it up my friend.

[@threewintersleft]

Please, I NEED TO KNOW whats the name of the musical theme... It is really meditative..

[@shrithanosmaharaj8679]

Soundtrack was very relaxing

[@FellowHuman5000]

May we have an update on this jar please I am worried about the ostracods.

[@EnglishLad]

I'm now wondering if you could just pour pure water into a clear jar and make an ecosystem. No substrate, just seal it, stick it under a bright light and see if algae grows. They do say water is the basis of all life!

[@LuisLB270299]

Watching this natural equilibrium and life throttle despite a system that seems pretty poor makes me feel very happy. It is life at its finest.

[@OfficialKiloy]

Woow

[@PintaoLoko]

Hey dude, do you have any vide teaching how to do an ecosphere? I mean, choosing the jar, gather the matter, how to keep, light cycle, etc? It's amazing? I made one of this in the far past with fishes and didn't work. But I will certainly try one of these.

[@kiryu4708]

Yea I would imagine fishes would be pretty hard with all the waste they produce and they eat way more then bugs

[@ViceArancibia]

To do it with 1 or 2 fish youd need at least 500L and years of development before introducing a single fish.

[@jmsrw]

Big fan of your videos! When you make an ecosphere, do you ever add organisms aside from flora? Or are most of these organisms there by coincidence with eggs/etc? Some of the organisms in your other ecospheres seem so developed

[@SpiritsMustang]

Just found your content, and absolutely loving it. I have a question,Is that UV light or just normal table lamp ?

[@CalSprigley]

You’ve inspired me to make a ecosphere of my own

[@dorianpauli6697]

My god This is so great I love this😁

[@eastindiaV]

This one seems like it was a simpler ecosystem to begin with, and therefore evolved under different conditions than nature could originally provide. I think these ecosystems can go stagnant and reach senescence if they aren't balanced properly.

[@MrChazz10]

Subscribed and love all your stuff. P.S it's "teeming" not "teaming" 😊

[@Bluefire42156]

This is so epic to watch

[@ForrestRanus]

Amazing videos and music choice. I love macro photography. What are you using to shoot these?

[@antoniogabriel4089]

MORE PLS LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aa.r2588]

If i did this ; id say, look at that small thingy creature..and look at that plant thingy.

[@El-xt9oo]

Cos ur dumb

[@rue6695]

Yeah the dedication is intense. I probably wouldn't have bothered with plant names.

[@FuziionzZXx]

Hey Jartopia, Amazing videos, keep up the great work! Where do you get your info about the different species from? Thats a lot of knowledge! Best regards

[@tomsunhall]

These videos are awesome!

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Amazing stuff! What kind of camera, lens and lighting do you use, just for reference?

[@dwhall68]

I love your work, it's so inspiring. what sort of microscope do you use?

[@purplehaze2358]

Wonder what would happen if you were to mix various jars into a Terrarium.

[@TheHeavyHamster]

Terrarium megamix

[@obeliant5025]

War

[@ngreen9305]

Go planarians!

[@Glitchmouse2]

Bro really said ‘’its ecosystemin time!’’

[@TheFillyFill]

How do you film this? Camera set up link? Thanks just keep it up lol.

[@scorpsallday33]

As much as i love Hydra, with how quickly they bud off and multiply they’re just constantly eating and producing ammonia. Unfortunately for me my hydra jar was an ammonia toxic time bomb.

[@herbataczerwona191]

I love micro organisms

[@ExoticsAndAquatics]

The growth is really slow XD Did you fertilize or anything or are you doing the all natural approach?

[@Jartopia]

The plants are growing, but being eaten by the snails.

[@ExoticsAndAquatics]

@@Jartopia can't wait until the next update!

[@galugawa]

Hi there, I love these videos. I was wondering if I took a jar to the lake and scooped some sand and water, if I would be able to create an ecosystem? If so, do you have any tips?

[@ahartakpower]

You can actually Just need soils for the plants to create oxygen and later at night co2 The rest will grow themselves Don't forget light

[@adrianvoo5775]

How about lights? Is a constant light source needed? If yes, how strong is the light needed to be?

[@Goosiepoo]

This is a vibe

[@icebergmays]

how often do you keep the lamp on? I am planning on creating one for my daughter, very easy to set up. But the major question is, the light source. Is that lamp on 24 hours? Or can it be set outside to get natural sunlight?

[@sebastianvh7441]

Exelente saludos desde Uruguay!

[@toomuchglitters7254]

What are the tiny worms on the surface of the glass?

[@adb4522]

Your jarness is a pleasure.

[@mynamejeb8743]

what camera ot lens r u using

[@jodo7814]

If I get rich, I’d donate you a camera system that can capture this life on a microscopic level.

[@brandonhemence1715]

How do you get the organisms in there?

[@turtle6265]

Hello. Do you ever name a favorite creature in an ecosphere? Like a snail or a cool looking hydra. I was thinking about the little snail with the odd shaped shell. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@bone8352]

Their names were Snailmollia and Hydrohomie.

[@edhunley]

teeming with life

[@lovelyguy]

Do you open the jars or they are always closed?

[@gretafatberg7630]

If you ever stop uploading I will die of a heart attack

[@ev3400]

so much life ....... O_O

[@izabelazborowska4751]

All people how dislike this are jealous

[@elicentric]

Where do you get the plants from?

[@frogpalpeeper4249]

I wonder who are the miserly whiners who dislike this content??

[@erebusaeon6945]

Why is it called an ecosphere if it isnt a sphere?

[@Jartopia]

The original ecosphere was built i 1982 and was an actual sphere. The concept of an ecosphere is to withhold a self sustaining ecosystem, however the shape doesn't impact that. It's very hard to get a glass sphere that's airtight within this hobby, which lead people to begin using glass jars instead.

[@erebusaeon6945]

@@Jartopia Wow, thank you that's very interesting.

[@obeliant5025]

Was that a tick?

[@user-rl4tg2mr9n]

I wanna do stuff like this, but I don't have enough space :(

[@thegamingarchomp8249]

1one Digger These are all in jars tho?

[@DarthMackzodroginstomp]

You can use just about anything as an ecosphere: tumblers, vials, glass lamp bases, old candle jars, mason jars, salsa jars, anything like that.

[@user-rl4tg2mr9n]

@@thegamingarchomp8249 I don't have enough space to keep them

[@kiryu4708]

@@user-rl4tg2mr9n leave them maybe in your backyard or in a window sill

[@roachdoggjr6961]

@@user-rl4tg2mr9n you can even use old lightbulbs you don’t use anymore

[@marki.r7040]

1:28 am I the only one who sees a funny sad face?

[@exe_]

I wonder if he chooses some species or the terrarium or if he takes a random sample and let it go their way.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

I think it's a random sample.

[@odinleader]

Is there somewhere one can purchase ecospheres similar to this one? I can only find simple ones with a few shrimp in them.

[@sheila8730]

The fun is making one yourself, don't you think?

[@bone8352]

Part of the magic is that you dont need a fancy kit

[@Humongous_Pig_Benis]

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[@alibabapro1071]

jar water snails

[@matthewcollins4764]

The copepod populations should replenish as the predatory populations decline to meet the food level of the copepod population

[@obeliant5025]

If life is found somewhere velse in the galaxy it will be 6ft versions of these

[@ocsicnarf666]

This guy is basically a God cuz ya know he created their living place like God created the earth

[@callamburles3075]

God’s not so special, hey?

[@obeliant5025]

He didn't create the life withing the jar though

[@jasiahcutright8805]

God ain't even real lmfao so definitely didn't create the earth🤣

[@anusharas4123]

the philosopher snail will ask what is the meaning of life. the hydra will be like hunt or be hunted, im atheist bitch worms be like we are all one, one is all, believe in God

[@eeFiroK]

thats nice and all, but if your voice is not good enough (since you dont talk) why dont you hire some starting youtuber with good voices and let them talk for you in their voice, so its a win/win situation or even fiver. Talking would make these videos much better (at least in my opinion)

[@jacobbelfegor8761]

Can you make some giga huge jarium with Island on water ?? With some butterfly And small frogs

[@Jartopia]

You're describing a giant paludarium. Making something that big would cost way too much money. Butterflies especially cover vast distances for food so the sheer scale of it all would be insane.

[@jacobbelfegor8761]

@@Jartopia IT is pity 🙁🙁 but i understand