HUGE 2.5G Spring Ecosphere - SO MUCH LIFE!

This week I built an enormous gigantic huge mega ecosphere! (10L/2.5G) It is completely full of all different kinds of life! I thought it would be nice to build an ecosphere in spring, because all the ponds are warming up. There's daphnia, mayfly larvae and even aquatic isopods! There's also some mysterious red worms and water spiders.... and cool slow motion shots!
Enjoy!
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[@wastedoxys]

Finally a soup high in protein

[@thereselundgren7304]

*s c r e e c h*

[@un_known_o-o]

It would've taken you 0 seconds to not say that

[@harleyjackson9000]

Lol, u could have meat in there lolololololololololololololololololololololol.

[@jrbiv5317]

Campbells chunky.

[@Facivita]

*stop, P L E A S E*

[@EchoBuildsThings]

"Those are BABY buuurds" I love that little comment

[@LifeinJars]

I couldn't help myself haha

[@mingaloo3]

🐥🐥🐥🐥

[@peng364]

God help me

[@Kimdokjamygoat]

I subscribed because of that little comment lol

[@corison2058]

Life in Jars? Followed by, “anyway, here’s another location.” as dry as a desert. I died laughing!

[@Universal.G]

Come on man!! This isn't an Ecosphere, its a night club!!

[@LifeinJars]

Sorry my bad, you're right

[@Universal.G]

hahahahha

[@DarkLight-sz1vp]

Life in Jars? Make a ecosphere farm with aviators

[@DarkLight-sz1vp]

And throw it in a big jar

[@ZeeJBC]

Lycanthropic Paranoia During the day?

[@chloesteve6009]

"Its gonna need to take a day to clear up... WOW that took two seconds.... its a day later.." THIS GUY

[@Shaden0040]

Those are the isopod's gills. They are in the same place as deep sea isopods and horseshoe crabs which are closer related to isopods than true crabs. The 8-eyed blood hedgehod might be a type of or related to leeches. I have never seen a water spider let alone one with lacy frills on its legs. Could be a filter feeder, catching daphnia, algae, and other small arthopods?

[@LifeinJars]

Ah okay good to know. The 8-eyed blood hedgehog is related to leeches but is doesn't actually drink/suck blood. The Spider is about the size of a daphnia but it might grow bigger. We'll see. Thanks!

[@TalenkauenTV]

Incorrect. Horseshoe crabs are chelicerates of Xiphosura, not crustaceans of any kind. They're closer to arachnids and eurypterids than to any crab or isopod. Try to double check your facts, before you end up spreading misinformation.

[@flippyflamingo1114]

captain bull crap dude that comment is 5 months old.

[@jimmyarbutus2555]

Oh gee, thanks professor.

[@ronnie9379]

@@TalenkauenTV Peace and Love be with you

[@rockopaws1610]

“ this is a water mite, they’re cool too”

[@beetrootsoup3130]

The enthusiasm

[@zureroomsoesheh8026]

Can I have an ecosphere in my stomach if I just drink water from a river?

[@powerfulbeing4634]

Yeah e-coli

[@girlgamer6678]

zure roomsoes heh no you idiot. You have to drink it from a pond duh

[@mariadelosangelesfortete624]

You can have diarrhea too

[@Appalachian_trail_mix]

@@powerfulbeing4634 eco-li

[@Mr.Helper.]

Dude you are done, finished, rip

[@spikerslittleworlds8156]

Really love the personality you bring to your videos! You're such a funny guy. Also, very cool looking spiders.

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks that's awesome to hear!

[@b0leg23]

I don't know the species but its really obvious that they aren't actually spiders, they just look like them, and I don't think that they are related at all too.

[@baribaroory6106]

@@b0leg23 it was a joke. I have to reply even if this is old af

[@keehoswhitewall6952]

Worm doing it's thing Life in Jars?: GET IN THE JAR!!

[@srchobiluvr4718]

LMAOO

[@ogkingonyx]

At first I was like "plastic trash lid, he's going for accuracy"

[@trenchcoat4230]

LIJ: And these 2 isopods are mating Also LIJ: *zooms in and focuses on breeding*

[@jloayvs1869]

_Breeding Intensifies_

[@nikowole2938]

i love how the music is like hyped us which makes them all dance, its cute in a way

[@freestyleskyline]

Freaking awesome!! Although makes you not want to swim in ANY kinda of water. Lol

[@qtsilyo]

Just discovered this channel and its so exciting to see all these really small animals that nobody really pays attention to! I think it's amazing that you get to observe them live in an environment like this. Just subscribed!

[@mistery479]

1:25 It's a Chironomidae larvae ... I don't know the species, sorry.

[@magnuson2018]

5:53 THE THING FIRES A LITTLE POOP OUT.

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

Nicd

[@joshswimmerly7110]

Don't know what this channel is, but it's going into MY ecosphere! Plus the baby buuurd comment was gold. Great channel man. This is for sure a hidden gem in the vastness that is KZbin. Thank you. 😀

[@lovelyegg1128]

this one is soooo pretty and all the critters are so cool

[@LuvPartTwo]

The snail is a paid actor.

[@antnwa]

This is equal parts terrifying and fascinating. Pretty sure I only found this from my research into self sustaining fish tanks but knowing a closed ecosphere works for so long helps in the research.

[@thebarbaryan4357]

worm1: hey you fat worm can you dance? fatworm: yes I can worm1: okay... show us some of your moves.. worm2: step back guys.! ... worm1: WELCOME to the CLUB! lets party! 6:35

[@joshuaparsons453]

I don’t know what this thing is. But it’s going into the ecosphere... love it!

[@asprytn]

Invite a guppy to the party! *_Daphnia left the Ecosphere_*

[@Hairrub]

These videos are very satisfying to watch.

[@zachb8012]

Those moving appendages are pleopods and they're used for swimming. The constant motion is likely related to breathing, keeping a stream of water passing over the gills.

[@happyist3719]

6:35 yes!! I love it 😂

[@richardquinto477]

Love the smooth jazz in your videos

[@cheesy129]

I just started watching these videos, and I can say I love them!!!!

[@stuffythings2477]

Terrarium worms do indeed pass the vibe check

[@michelleleonard5071]

I’m new here, so sorry if you’ve already mentioned it, but I was wondering where you got that jar?

[@LifeinJars]

On- and offline marketplaces

[@dannzalbjorklund]

I've never really been into invertebrates, but that 8-eyed blood hedgehog seems cool. Those snails are kinda sexy, too.

[@tiskolin]

At 4:40, what is the copepod to the bottom right of the mayfly larva, with the two egg sacks? I have tons of those in my ecosphere.

[@LifeinJars]

It's a cyclops

[@Laurensnl]

Ik kan je aanraden een klein vergiet te gebruiken om (grote) potten of aquaria mee te vullen. Een vergiet breekt de straal en dan blijft je water een stuk schoner. De flap op de isopad lijkt een plek waar eieren zouden kunnen zitten. Het 'flapperen' is dan om de eieren van zuurstof te voorzien.

[@detroitwain5914]

Your videos are grate. I jave bin trying to find big jars so i can try this and show my children. Love the videos keep them coming

[@BALSCOU]

Today I drove 15 mins into a small river, but for tourism things, the ground around was input rocks (some days ago) and idk if I got anything. I didn't put yet in a jar, but I will put in tomorrow. I got some rocks with some muss, sand, algae and water. (i am from Portugal btw. it's way too different of every country I every seen a vid about this from) edit: was a bit hard to get into the river (because of tourism things...)

[@ericethier7028]

Just caught you videos this morning. My whole work day gone.rhank you for the great content I will be making an ecosystem from Rhode island let the fun begin

[@mememachine2153]

@Life in Jars? i think The red worm you found is a bloodworm

[@102938mom]

Love your videos! My kids and I are so excited to make our own ecospheres.

[@Oeliboeb]

6:01 not my proudest fap

[@LifeinJars]

Nice

[@yaassswitches4504]

I just randomly found your channel today 🖤🖤🖤 You are the best. From my mother country as well😁 Thanks for teaching me so much. You have inspired me to try something similar with my children. Can't wait to see your next video. 💯

[@rockopaws1610]

Everything in your videos is so pure

[@fexarii]

I always thought you were Dutch by your accent (I have it too lol), but I wasn’t sure, and now I am. *It feels satisfying to be right.*

[@fexarii]

That aside, I rlly love your videos and hope so see more :)

[@Kairos_Akuma]

Birds: *exist * LiJ: Youre going into the Ecosphere :) But srslly love your Content so much

[@deangtspecial6689]

Cool stuff man. I love this type of thing.

[@briannalynn7132]

I have no idea why this is on my recommended but I’m watching it

[@valor36az]

That red worm was having the time of his life

[@josephy-]

Why does he sound like doctor evil of Aston powers ?😂

[@LifeinJars]

I prefer that over Stephen Hawking

[@josephy-]

@@LifeinJars What? People call u Stephen hawking you don't sound anything a like?

[@theawakeningofjohnnynewsom9072]

Aston

[@theawakeningofjohnnynewsom9072]

*Austin

[@theawakeningofjohnnynewsom9072]

MOAR ISOPODS

[@toelielariouspinda355]

het is zo heerlijk relaxing om naar jou te luisteren :D

[@jaredtravis5058]

They are grooving

[@somedude172]

at 8:14 the snails look like theyre cuddling its so cute aww

[@LifeinJars]

Haha. You have the right initials!

[@foxdylan9536]

Fantastic soundtrack

[@natashahurt8947]

I think the water rolly polly uses that to swim?

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

Netherlands are nice, your lucky to be there

[@durtyweeman1]

Idubbz mentioned this channel, glad I checked it out

[@punkseth1]

I'm watching a man put dirt and water in a big jar. I love Life

[@thedude5901]

Do a desert ecosphere with cacti

[@jemgapuz4400]

the bumble bee looks like he's dancing to the jazz :D

[@WesLovesHotSauce]

This looks more lit than every Saturday night I've ever had combined

[@LifeinJars]

I don't know if that's a good thing but I'll take the compliment haha

[@fightingblindly]

Really dug the twerking shrimp. 5:36.

[@thunderclanwarrior1253]

1:24 ^^^ Me when I start to make my own

[@andersonaldo1340]

What are the tiny flea looking things at the start?

[@Facivita]

6:16 yo they’re vibing hard tho

[@danshiba1498]

Generally might do one of these to pass thr time during quarantine, hopefully it doesnt stink out my house

[@savannahlevy97]

It doesn't smell at all. Especially if its a closed ecosphere like this

[@djwomprat2001]

I really love these videos, they are so exciting and a great cheer up method on a bad day!

[@newbegining7046]

Your voice is so relaxing 👍👍

[@juliuskazunaga8916]

6:11 best part

[@jaumecerda6752]

Your experiments with jars are soooo cool. I tried to do one but grandma died :(

[@dizzyd4310]

I lost it at the pole dancing snail

[@andrew12345678919]

3:58 "wow that took 2 seconds.... it's a day later" lmao u my friend just gained another subscribe lol

[@jaymanlivecom]

I love getting all smokey and watching your videos man, calming and funny af... love it. This channel is great! Keep on being yourself! =) Ever get stateside, hmu!

[@milofi9]

The worms be vibing doe

[@jasminahaverinen5759]

Omg everything is dancing in your ecosphere! Propably a celebration dance to their human god.....

[@shyannebarretto9096]

the best one yet

[@idontknowwhattonamethis293]

5:10 trilobite intensifies

[@ExorkusTV]

Bonjour Je suis Français, et je tiens à dire que j’adore votre chaîne que j’ai découverte par hasard ! Je ne pensais pas que nos rivière et lac contenais autant de bactéries et de vie a l’intérieur... 😅

[@leking007]

i love this one haha, a crazy dance club

[@ezandman6804]

Oooh WaterSLAYERRRR !

[@bilu2458]

i love his jokes 😂😂 this is my new favorite youtube channel 👌🏼❤️❤️

[@scrumpyhunter8561]

@Aquatic Shrimp sent me here... cool stuff

[@Keeperofsecrets93737]

That long thing was a warm

[@dissmo706]

David Sharp a warm what

[@marksmith3624]

I haven't been through to many videos. But can you give an overview of all your things that you have, including plants, and bugs, if you breed anything, go over what you breed? I want to get into ecosysteming (idk what to call it) and I would just like a little more information upon some of the things you do, and the hows and whys. Like what plants you put into this eco, and I know why you put them in. just a though. Also, what light do you use, if any lights (I don't have anywhere with direct sunlight due to living in an apartment complex)

[@120thegreat9]

The red worm is a midge fly larvae / Bloodworm

[@moth5422]

We love them all

[@deshawnbrownley4487]

What happens to one of these eco systems if plants over populate and basically take up the whole thing? Would you trim them or does the small ecosytem somehow take care of this?

[@RagmaticalRachel]

This channel is hella cool

[@felipemerlos8779]

I would like to try this out, but I don't want to get the creatures killed, so I have a few questions. Do I need to add something to keep the ecosphere alive from time to time? The lid must be closed so no air get in/out of the jar? And about light, where should I place the jar, near a window, far from it, with artificial lamps or none? Thanks in advance! This really impressed me, good work! :D

[@malachifry3525]

Do you ever add any bio spira or other bottled bacteria to prevent ammonia spikes?

[@SharonD369]

That’s quite cool 👌👌👌

[@ironbarsjack7977]

Damn that’s some party

[@grippinghalo]

I love your videos

[@vontellastierwalt3393]

I love the "pole dancers"!!

[@patrickatilano2014]

I want to try this

[@luckyMrrpProduction]

This is a water mite...they’re cool too....

[@ezekielpasion2454]

wow i enjoyed looking life in water i wish i could be a piranna

[@a54635]

dude, why is all the music so distorted - it would be a much more fun experience watching this video if it wasnt, cause the music is actually great!

[@macmanota9125]

Thank you so much sir for the informatoin by how making the ecosphere becuaewe had that prodject again thank you so much sir

[@LifeinJars]

No problem!

[@qulxis3077]

Damn the eco looks like some sort of fantasy forest

[@LifeinJars]

Haha it sort of does

[@cohenjota]

Hey man... i went to a pond near by a month ago.... at the start the glas was clear..now it looks foggy.... i guess algae...growing?...but all the worms a small criters i think are rip-ing... my question is... now i can see bubbles trapped around... u think there is life here?

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

Boogie on brother

[@nomadiavan6560]

I didn't know there were water spiders until I was looking through a microscope of pond water and seen this huge spider. I was startled and jump back from the microscope and thought I could see it without the microscope but I couldn't. It was too small. Sure scared me there though.