I Made an Ecosystem For Predators & Prey, Here’s How!

In this video I’ll be creating a live ecosystem for some amazing creatures and, a deadly predator! I will take you through the entire terrarium build with lots of tips & tricks along the way, including the DIY terrarium substrate recipe. A terrarium ecosystem like this one is a perfect way to bring nature indoors, enjoy the video:)
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Materials:
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Plants:
Cushion moss
Boston fern
Aluminium plant
Pilea glauca
Oak leaf creeping fig
Begonia lita
Hydrocotyle tripartita
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[@TerrariumDesigns]

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[@HafizahRahim-sd1mt]

Name the centipede by there gender Male : Malcolm Female : Riley

[@Mayavi_kuttan]

Room tour video pls 😀

[@vedantmohan7032]

Yes

[@YourWmyAdventure]

I say yes to this

[@wista_012]

Yes!

[@Trokumukum]

Pls

[@Trokumukum]

I beg you!

[@rileyfuckingrifle]

I'd love that vid on propagating! 🌱💕

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I’ll work on it:)

[@kishorevenkathkrishh4262]

if possible can you make one with scorpion (i don't know if they can live in marsh habitat like centipede since there are many varieties of them but just a request. as a terrarium and aquarium lover would like to see something out of the usual like the centipede one... ) thanks buddy your works and way of explaining stuffs is awesome.

[@paulopaniago5972]

I'm a biologist, but unfortunately, I don't have much experience with vivariums. From the few things I know, I guess it would be possible to make an ecosystem for scorpions, although it would be hard for it to work in such a small space. There are pseudo scorpions that are perhaps better suited for that, although they are too small to be interesting. Also, scorpions tend to be partenogenetic, and males are quite rare, but if you want to avoit them from reproducing, you might be limited to using only a male (depending on the species of scorpions).

[@gk4204]

I like the sand path. Thank you for the great video.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@RagnarEgg]

He says “Stick around till the end, it’s Gina be a good one” almost every time and yet he’s never wrong

[@rmreagle]

Yes please propagation video!!! And lighting set up for that

[@morneschaap2944]

Beautiful build as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you like it!

[@HITPOINTgrime]

One of the better terrariums of this size I've seen on KZbin!

[@lindalee5408]

Absolutely beautiful! You could spend hours gazing at it...definitely with the path, it leads you into it.

[@prakashthiyagarajan8322]

Really doing great work! I love all your videos; they’re incredibly inspiring and motivating. Your dedication and passion shine through, encouraging me to strive for greatness in my own endeavors. Keep up the fantastic work - you’re making a positive impact on so many lives!

[@Cow_Juice]

Another fantastic build. Well done. Thank you for another great vid. 😃

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it & thank you for watching:)

[@Cow_Juice]

@@TerrariumDesigns You are most welcome. Thank you too, for sharing your content with us. 😃

[@Cow_Juice]

​@@TerrariumDesigns Oh and in my opinion, the set up certainly looked much better with the sand path you created. I think It popped even more, when you added those small spiderwood branches across the path. Very cool! 😃

[@lara_xy]

I absolutely love the path in the middle! This terrarium turned out beautiful and it really looks magical, you wonder where you will end up if you walk the path and end up in a lush forest

[@Foogle..]

Cool video, I love garlic snails so it's lovely to see the in a video! Yay!

[@steinlone5454]

This one was your most informative video yet. Thank you!

[@bchimko69]

You have a beautiful channel. Very well put together. Thank you for the awesome information. Keep it up

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks😃 & thank you for watching:)

[@jayhivarekar3268]

I love🎉😍 the sand path its so cool

[@hannahnorgard7043]

Definitly with the path is better. Excellent work.

[@Antonh.47]

Amazing as always! 🤩

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks!😃

[@igorgilza]

I'm not a fan of fine sand in terrariums. But you've done gorgeous work as always. It's my favorite kind of videos where you're making a nanocube or something of this scale, it really helps me get ideas and inspiration for my next build in 10L aquarium which I've been postponing for quite some time.

[@kavindudilshan7108]

❤

[@noahthornton9908]

Great video! I'd love to see a video about how to propagate plants in small pots!

[@thediplomat1124]

Awesome build! I've been watching a few of your videos and I have a question about adding a waterfall. I'm trying to build a vampire crab paludarium and I've seen several examples where the base is the leca to help with the drainage, which makes total sense. But in order for the waterfall to work, would you need the sponge layer first and then the leca, followed by the screen barrier/weed barrier? In other waterfall builds of different creators, it seems like a sponge layer is needed for the pump to pull the water through and over.

[@Ledge_Bs]

Where can i get those spiderwooda from?

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Beautiful❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@kavindudilshan7108]

@@TerrariumDesigns Welcome🙃

[@rajarshiroy2267]

You're the best ❤❤

[@marlenemoreau678]

I like the path without the stones. The path "popped". It was a nice contrast to the other colours.

[@kaiomewolf]

Hello there, love the videos and you have given me the bug to make my own terrariums! I was wondering, do we need to sterilize the sphagnum moss in the microwave before mixing the substrate parts together like you do to propagate moss?

[@AZ-er3kc]

Hi, fantastic video as always! I have a few questions for you. I have a big glass container that fits about 2 litres and i want to make a terrarium out of it. Originally it was used to fit a huge amount of booze and it has an extremely long and narrow entry (about 10 inches). So i cant fit anything more than substrate and substrate for the drainage layer, small moss parts, small sticks and stones etc... The tricky part is, that i wont ever get anything out of it since the entry is that long and narrow so i cant fit most plants and if it fits i can only place it in the very center of the bowl. Also later i cant cut any plants ever. Are there maybe any plant seeds i can pour into the terrarium that you would recommend?

[@Tinnerito]

How do you get your moss so brightly green?!😅😅💚

[@wojtazonix]

very cool looking terrarium

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you:)

[@kjmav10135]

I like the path. I can imagine myself shrinking down and taking a walk down that path!

[@silasfoulon]

Looks beautiful and about that path, when you didn't add the small stones I didn't like it but once you did it looked rlly good👍

[@nicoweiig90]

Your builds are awsome.😃

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@jakec2120]

can you use leaves instead of screen mesh or will they just decompose?

[@calciomaniastar4106]

Thanks, i subscribed,tommorow im gona try it

[@toprakaydogmus977]

do the moss have to be live or can i use dry sphagnum as well?

[@lorenzoroydegiacomo9138]

Hey Terrarium Designs! My name is Lorenzo, yesterday I watch a video talking about terraruims, and I confess that I loved that. Today I start to search how to make your oun tarrarium, and I found u! Your awesome, your work is very well done. Watching your videos I will start to make. But I need anwsers. I live in the south of Brazil, in a island call Florianopolis. And the nature here is wonderful, so I don't want to buy the materials. So my question is, can I make my terraruim using materials from the forest? What kind of thinks I can use? Specifically the ground u use in the nozzle., I really need to use all u said? I hope you'll read and returns me. Thank you so muchh!

[@Minthappiness]

Cool Ecosystem, I going to make one too!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Yes give it a go:)

[@karinroach1244]

I do like the sand path

[@danesmith4227]

I want to live in that terrarium, looks so peaceful.

[@moondewan]

I think you are forgetting about the centipede😂

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Make a mini pond

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Got one coming soon;)

[@GreatNorth.]

Would you build something for arboreal or terrestrial tarantula as an example?

[@richardsmith718]

How do you treat the spider wood before using it to help stop mold build up on it ?

[@kimberlegamble712]

can you put the link for the lid you use

[@dirtydan955]

Where do you get your moss good sir?

[@camronholt-massia1632]

Where can I get the isopods, springtails and centipede

[@jakevattamattam5970]

2 questions: does the centipede have to be a brown garden centipede or any species. also will the centipede manage the isopods making sure that they don't over produce or die out?

[@NickDash-ht4uv]

how do the bugs breathe if you cover up the holes of the terrarium?

[@sukaira6465]

Heya mate, great video❤️ Just a few questions: Will the isopod population explode without any predators present in the terrarium?

[@kellysmith9884]

Hi is it normal charcoal that you use pls

[@sleepstudy7448]

where do you get the plants from?

[@Verge_Reptiles]

Nice

[@melody_lols]

Where do you recommend buying bugs for the USA?

[@TJ_IYD]

Would you ever sell something like this? Also i brought one of your globe terrariums is there a way to stop the springtails from climbing the glass?

[@TheDabKing710]

How do you dechlorinate your water?

[@EliUrGuy]

I visited your website and saw that you don't ship outside of the UK?! Is there a reason why? I could understand not shipping ready made terrariums, but I wanted to purchase some leca and whatever other resources you sell to support you and use the same resources you do! I plan on making my own terrarium for my gaming desk setup that I'm custom building. I'd love to be able to work something out, please lmk and have a great day!

[@isirius-constantingligorie4672]

can I put some normal soil?

[@desamlow4560]

Yes yes yes🎉🎉😊

[@jellytheraccoon7212]

Wont the centipede eventually end up kill off more buggies than they can produce?

[@CPM_TV1]

Nice, moss is my only problem

[@mikewarner7424]

You definitely need a name for the centipede. Azazel or Fluffy...you pick!

[@karinroach1244]

Where can we find those tiny plants?

[@randomcretanguy._.]

hello,im a big fan of you and because of you im making terrariums i love it but i got a problem, i use acorn caps in my terrariums but they grow a large amount of mold immedietly and i cant find springtails to clean it up, what should i do?

[@Strawberrykatgenral]

Are you able to bye spring tails online

[@Jason-ke2nj]

Hey chap..I'm considering making one ..but would really like small fish in it also..any ideas on that?

[@iamduupy]

What size terrarium are you going to be using? Chili Rasboras only get to about an inch and have a low bio load so if you have a little water feature you could put a few of those in there. They are also a really pretty red!

[@Jason-ke2nj]

@kirstenmullen5620 thanks chap..I'm thinking 3ft long 2ft high 18in depth..with 12in water

[@Editmaster624]

Can you make a terrarium for winter?

[@deborahdaniel9791]

the sand path is great, imo, better without the lava rocks

[@MrF1R1E1D1D1Y]

How long does a centipede live? As you only put one in, it will not multiply...

[@the_wandering_viking9031]

Wondering if yoy had any plants to spare for my future projects, anything helps broski 🗿🤙

[@Alberto-he4kx]

Room tour please

[@I-Like-every-animal]

Maybe Phoenix

[@Marks0verhere]

Possible name cucuy it's a mythical ghost in Spain and Portugal

[@ForWorkPurposesOnly]

Please do the propagation video.

[@starrysunflower332]

does anyone else wish you could live in a terrarium?

[@Ugly_Creep]

How about "Peder"?

[@joynobkhatun2280]

I am gonna make it, Inshallah!!!!!!!!

[@secksysequin2580]

Cyril

[@mogwiawolf4354]

Path fine but to much lava rock on it in my opinion

[@yaashcallicharan1030]

You should name the centipede 'Licorice'

[@saptaswobase-xb2rv]

Hi bro I am first ❤😊

[@altosforteaquax5083]

Every video I wonder: WORM CASTINGS?

[@toytown123]

I think it means worm poop 🤔

[@FaenumVena]

If it wasnt that i already know your a good channel, I would have normaly avoided this video because of the clickbait title. Normaly when I see "heres how" on a title, it means its not worth watching.

[@annijinder4374]

Name : Milli McPedeface

[@semihamet4439]

Muqq

[@kylemendoza8860]

What happens when your Apex predator dies?

[@TheSourOG]

The terranium explodes

[@Strawberrykatgenral]

Global warming

[@kylemendoza8860]

@@Strawberrykatgenral Major drag

[@CubedCubing]

lets name him Robert or toby

[@RedSwammers]

Please name it Jeremy

[@360cabbage]

Please to a propagating video please

[@ChikenNugsWithSauce]

bob

[@Ilysha_06]

15th like!

[@skoovee]

i know what you are.

[@GooseGuys-dk1og]

Who thinks the name Fred is good 👇

[@AwkwardBirb]

Don’t overwater your terrariums, nobody likes a soggy bottom. (I’m sorry) 😂😂

[@owlis2328]

The way your spoken inflections rise randomly, then always settle at the same note, really triggers my brain lmao. You have the same cadence and inflections in every single sentence

[@PeanutStopmotion]

Propagation video!

[@kan_orn739]

ferns dont have roots

[@EARN-750-DAILY_JOB_FOR_U]

"Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value." -Albert Einstein

[@jb-wt8hv]

you made me get a centipede and 3 cricket centipede name:🦵 cricket 1 name:bb cricket 2:jj cricket 3:bob edit:my dog pooped and peed in my room wth edit 2:i also have a garlic snail edit 3:brown centipede 4 life!!!(i have 3 i put them in together i thought 1 remained but 2 days ago i saw a smaller centipede)

[@EARN-750-DAILY_JOB_FOR_U]

"Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life." -A.P.J. Abdul Kalam