A Beautiful and Thriving Ecosystem! │ Woodland Pond Ecosphere - 6 Month Update

In this video we take a look at the Woodland Pond Ecosphere. It has been 6 months since it's creation and a lot has happened since then. This ecosphere has a good selection of diversity in organisms, which are shown in this video.
In this video we can see a lot of plant growth. The ecosphere looks fantastic and is probably one of my favorites. The starwort looks extremely healthy, however the duckweed does appear to be on the decline. I believe this is due to being outcompeted for nutrients.
Animals I didn't expect to find have made an appearance such as the European Fingernail Clam (Sphaerium corneum) and Globular Springtails (Sminthurides aquaticus). This is the first time I've ever seen these species inside one of my ecospheres before so i was really excited to upload this video.
Overall I'm very pleased with this ecosystem and it's progress. The ecosphere is not only beautiful, but biodiverse. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome! I love this ecosphere and i hope you love it too!

[@Jartopia]

I was originally going to thank everyone for 1000 subscribers when I uploaded this weeks video. Before I could make a video I then hit 2000 subs, which is insane! I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all my subscribers for supporting my channel, liking my videos and subscribing. I love creating content for you guys and it brings me a lot of happiness knowing people appreciate the work I put into my videos. Anyway I hope you enjoyed the video above. There is much more content coming in the future. You guys are awesome!

[@boogiecamel587]

I'm just going to say it! You don't deserve the subscribers you have. There are better content creators out there who have been doing this longer than you. You are just lucky. Nothing more.

[@SlumMattress]

Hey! How large is that glass? Also great content :D

[@SlumMattress]

@@boogiecamel587 And whats your problem?

[@jameshoffman942]

@@boogiecamel587 I'm sorry your having a bad day. People can sub to whoever they want. Jartopia is a genuine content creator. instead of trying to pull them down, you could have just listed some other channels people who like jartopia would be into. it would be a better way to reach people, and support those other channels in a nice way. Then it would be a win-win. But, its your opinion. I'm not gonna try to change it. Nice name and pfp btw. Have a nice day anyone reading this comment =)

[@thesciencelair9556]

I agree with Firefox. Boogie Camel, what’s your problem? People can make good content even if someone else does too. This channel is amazing, I had to read it again when I saw “you don’t deserve the subscribers that you have”. It’s ok if you don’t like the video, but you don’t have to publicly insult the creator.

[@crayolian]

"They have an important role within this ecosystem: to dance"

[@aurora6849]

My type of important role

[@midgetwaffles8635]

They're *groovin*

[@cavemanvi]

*worm proceeds to groove out*

[@manofcultura]

Predator: *ViB3 cHeC

[@citizenofdunwall2318]

Thats...why im here.

[@twobimmers]

When you realize we are also in a jar with a light bulb shining on us

[@Louie.Oxford]

🙃

[@jonathandanjou1948]

Yeah... Our Creators are watching us...

[@fakephan]

our jar is basically being moved and is spinning by god or some sort of machine

[@dogchaser520]

God is mostly a matter of scale. We are just as unknowable to bacteria as the things next in scale from the known universe are to us.

[@blackguard5883]

@@dogchaser520 You read a lot of Lovecraft? That was his take on it too. I have to agree.

[@tippyc2]

Me: Minding my own business The Algorithm: TERRARIUMS!

[@salmacis4468]

Tbh I'm glad youtube gave me this recommendations

[@HumanTooth]

@@salmacis4468 Honestly I agree. This is fascinating stuff

[@aaronorino27]

Two months later and this is exactly what happened to me. Now I have 2 of these things and have watched almost all of his videos.....thanks KZbin...

[@alexlee7168]

creepy, amazing and interesting I love and hate how they are in our lives. but yes TeRrAriUMs !

[@primesspct2]

me too! Now i"m going to make an ecosystem!

[@K4ZEK4M3]

Who else here is satisfied by this unique way of relaxation? Edit: Many thanks for the likes 😔👌

[@princeantony2132]

Meee!

[@hughtighe3410]

Headspace be like: 👀

[@-tzadakim-7805]

This is definitely an art, very beautiful.

[@WEF2030SLAVE]

Yesss

[@MarkFrohnholzer]

yeah i feel good to see this alone

[@isaacwinkler4448]

I've been making pond ecosystems in jars, too and it's great fun! I think the algae growing on the sides is Coleochaete. It grows in some of mine, too.

[@Jartopia]

I think you're right on it being Coleochaete! Thank you for letting me know!!! I agree they're a lot of fun. :)

[@peirceical7803]

Jartopia, I just want to say how great your channel is. You post high quality content with incredible editing. I enjoy all things nature and I adore bioactive and self sustaining environments, you may be a small channel now, but you're destined for greatness. Don't stop doing what your doing because one day, I'll be proud to say I've been subbed since 4k. edit: oi guys guess who was right

[@sydju]

100% agreed! Still clowdy waters but soon clear and full of life

[@heyokawanderer3185]

👍💚

[@desertdogscalifornia]

You called it! I agree, great videos.

[@andrewyi4477]

Man dude I got Hooked, I don't even share this passion with y'all but I'm always wanting to see an update like a curious boy. I feel like a child in awe.

[@thegamingfish547]

this comment aged very well

[@blueknight4747]

Hi, I just came to say that, despite my severe lack of knowledge about the subject I find your videos extremely relaxing and calming, thank you and I shall continue to enjoy them.

[@Primal_Saiyan]

i just found this channel and instantly subscribed. i was really inspired by your 12 year ecosystem video and i really want to do my own. i was thinking of making a couple of these from a small lake i grew up next to. even drawing some of the organisms and writing about them . maybe itll inspire me to create some stories about them.

[@anxietyplague1221]

Imagine people manipulate this to cause different types evolutions of course it would take long

[@TheHunefer]

depends on how much you interfere. If you interfere, evolution can happen very fast (extreme case is breeding of different dog species for example)

[@jameshoffman942]

ooh intruging

[@franlopezfelix9357]

its already done: "artificial selection". We have made it since thousands of years ago with cows or bananas for example.

[@ditisdurk6498]

fran lopez felix and carrots they where purple

[@XxCauzhavokxX]

@@franlopezfelix9357 And Corn! it used to be small like wheat.

[@Normski89]

Looking good mate, they’re doing well. On a separate note I think we have the same lamp.

[@MechaDialga]

I only just found this channel a few hours ago and I love this, animals and habitats in which they live in are so interesting to me, this has honestly made me want to go and get some jars and build my own Eco’s! But since I already have 6 dogs and 4 cats I think I’ll stick with my current eco at home! Anyway these are amazing and I hope to see a lot more and congrats on 10k subscribers XD

[@guimimindayo9980]

YESSS, I adore your videos! The ecosphere community still kinda small, thats why I love when new videos are posted. Please keep up your lovely work! Love you

[@ddev937production9]

Just started my own from a local creek very muddy and murky water. Wonder if mine will turn out like these

[@lifeuncovered6188]

@@ddev937production9 did you add plants to it? If not algae could grow, but it’s more of a chance of your ecosphere surviving if you add lots of plants

[@ddev937production9]

@@lifeuncovered6188 I did not. And just like you said it got algae

[@lifeuncovered6188]

@@ddev937production9 how did it turn out? Is it still going a year later?

[@eddvcr598]

I love how you organized the videos into playlists. It’s so fascinating to see the ecosphere change with time! This ecosphere turned out so beautiful and interesting. I can’t wait or the next update, to see if it remains lush or if the landscape will dramatically shift.

[@antoniogabriel4089]

YEAH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dragon37786]

KZbin recommended me one of your videos and it was definetely good recommendation. I will be checking for more videos

[@jameshoffman942]

Going to add another comment. its good for the algorithm.

[@michaelriddick7116]

Must feeeed the algo! Yet another lifeform in this ecosystem! 😊😄❤❤❤🖒

[@citizenofdunwall2318]

I just ruined 69 likes, sorry

[@jeffhardee54]

Your jar ecosystem is great, it shows the bond of nature everything has a job and keeps the jar in line

[@gitahikariuki3144]

This is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen in a while. It really ignites my boyhood curiosity. I shed a tear.

[@trevorthomas7311]

It's awesome to see how much your videos have improved in less than a year! And the fact that I'm here excited for the 6 month update on a JAR.. this is really something special!

[@ambralemon]

I know this channel is fairly new, but this deserves to blow up. These videos are enthralling and so interesting. Can't wait to watch more in the future :) good job bud

[@SonicMasterLB]

So satisfying to watch... MORE!

[@thechickenknight3062]

Those (I CAN'T TELL ANYMORE) people who disliked are people trapped in glass jars. (There was only 6 dislikes when I started) Edit I’m going to keep changing this comment to keep it right. At least I’ll try.

[@justagamer9324]

There’s 15 dislikes now

[@gretafatberg7630]

i have seen a lot of religious people posting hate on this channel lately probably them

[@thechickenknight3062]

There now it’s 16

[@AbhishekSharma-pw3ep]

Those are organisms... And they are now 22

[@Rediskin777]

Experienced aquarists put a minus.

[@doktorkrysa1650]

This is so fantastic! I... don’t have words! It’s just so.... Fascinating.....

[@jaleria489]

It’s almost crazy how this man has basically created WORLDS, just by going into different green locations and picking up soil and water. To these creatures, he must seem like a god of some sort. This is absolutely beautiful, and really makes you think about stuff.

[@jameshoffman942]

I revived this account just to comment on your video. I absolutely love your videos, and in fact this ecosphere was the one I was planning to replicate. I am so happy to see it is going well. ❤️ from the US!

[@jameshoffman942]

Oh, and just a quick question. would you place the ecosphere somewhere with more light or shade?

[@grenadine_0976]

Just found this channel and I’m honestly relaxed by it. A very unique hobby that my dad used to do and I wish to follow. Thanks for feeding that inspiration.

[@BRZZ-xw4hd]

great vid thanks man ...peace out

[@Jimjolnir]

It's very busy in there. Looking forward to more updates.

[@calebtsarmiento]

it's very interesting to see life on this scale

[@ld9537]

Very humbling. Great videos. I even let the adverts run to the end 😀. Good luck with your channel 👍🏻

[@MarianaAnaya-rd1ro]

I really appreciate that you add peaceful music in the background and captions. So relaxing. Good job!

[@sternis1]

Pro-tip: Read this in a David Attenborough voice

[@KarlosEPM]

Better yet: Morgan Freeman's.

[@Muhammadisaacismail]

Here before the algorithm blows up the channel

[@honeyclm]

Your content is mesmerizing. Literally just kept us awake watching almost your whole channel.

[@keroro7677]

I watched one video of yours and now I'm starting to get addicted. These jar ecosystems are very interesting~

[@Slavador2393]

Great content, very relaxing. I want to try this

[@benjamin6813]

Hi Jartopia, i’ve recently come to find your videos on this channel. And i wanted to thank you for making so calm and educative videos. These help me fall asleep as i’ve had trouble sleeping for the last few weeks. Thank you and congratulations to 4k (as i’m writing this) and i bet you’ll reach 10k very soon and possibly even more.

[@James-oo1yq]

Benjamin 9.7k subs now

[@boplax123]

I'm glad I found this channel. Please don't stop making these videos. They're so beautiful.

[@champifun2]

It's beautiful. Thank you.

[@martinsader4637]

Hello Mr/Mss Jartopia!! Just discovered this channel today, and i already fell in love with it, its atmosphere, the amazing close ups of the organisms, the love you put into this ecospheres!! I have not studied biology but i would LOVE to make one of these, if you were able to, could you make a tutorial please? Thank you very much in advance!!

[@dylangoddard7449]

Dude you are blowing up! Your getting a hundred subs every few minutes! You might have to make a 10k sub special soon. Edit:in 17 mins you have gained nearly 800 subs and you are now on 7k subs. Edit 2: just went for a walk and when I came back you had grown another 1k! Edit 3: 3 days later and you almost have 30k subs!

[@jordgubbe9187]

Now they have 50.4k!!!

[@johnharris3016]

@@jordgubbe9187 And as I’m writing this comment (just having discovered this wonderful channel myself) they’re at 107k. 🥳

[@KarlosEPM]

150k on Jan 25th

[@josefiinas.4458]

This was so calming to watch! Thank you 😊

[@Driver_Safe.]

Watching this after a long day of trucking. Thx great material. 👍👍

[@fallendevonish1869]

This is the most uniqe you tube channel i have ever seen

[@jettthreapleton9911]

I have a terrarium/ecosphere that has been set up for a couple of months now. Would it be cheating to add some slater beetles later on? The foliage is starting to become a problem inside.

[@golddominus6006]

Be free cause it is sth u need to take care of (if neccessery) or else some diseases would happen and they will die. (I think)

[@technobabble_]

Maybe it's cheating, but who cares? Learning the balance is how you eventually end up with a decade old terrarium. The most important part is the learning process and the eventual understanding.

[@jermafan111]

It's been 5 months, update on your ecosphere Jett?

[@claudiocarbone2225]

Simply beautiful and magical! Love the music too ! Amazing micro ecosystem

[@EsquireR]

You show how it's beautiful on small scale so I appreciate more what's happening in nature outside my windows. Thank you.

[@Jimjolnir]

How much light do you give your ecospheres?

[@clay4602]

If I wanted to set up some kind of ecosystem like this how would I go about doing it? Edit: I originally saw you’re 12 year ecosystem and want to do something similar to that. How do you know what kind of plants and insects to put into there and also how do you get your insects?

[@CaioRodrigues001]

It’s really simple, I did one myself. U need to go to a ecosystem near u like in a park (water ecosphere are easier to beginners). Then u get some materials: Something to grab dirt A cup A jar with a lock 1 step Grab dirt from the pond, some algae, moss and other plants (doing a little research about this ecosystem will help u too (: ). Step 2 Grab water from the pond ( a lot! If it is too much you can simply throw away in the pond again) Step 3 Go home and put the dirt then the plants and then put the water. The animals are going to appear after 2 or 3 days when the water clears up (they will be hiding in the dirt or in the water) Step 5 Leave on the window to get sunlight and you are done (:

[@clay4602]

Caio Rodrigues thank you. I have a creek right by my home that should hopefully work.

[@Astralyz]

@@CaioRodrigues001 hmm thank you for this

[@dankovac1609]

@@clay4602 i literally just found these videos and know little about growing ecosystems, but i do know enough about nature to know that any old piece of dirt from an area where there's water has enough creatures in it to create an entire new pond if you made one! Hell, I'd bet you could populate an entire pool of clear water with a giant population of many different creatures just by adding a piece of swamp dirt and a few plants in it. It's amazing how our nature works and how there's life happening everywhere around us without us even noticing. Imma go make one right now, i just triggered my inner biologist 😄 Good luck with yours!

[@clay4602]

Dan kovač thanks

[@drewinsch2916]

Loving the video and music. I like playing this in the background while I work

[@bigpapaboomboom9735]

The music makes these videos such a pleasure to watch.

[@marybutler9250]

Yo way to broadcast that copepods failure online. Humiliated

[@IEatYourSandwiches]

Cringe

[@shlokrathod4391]

@@IEatYourSandwiches haha this post cringe haha arent i big smart😎

[@karltanner3953]

@@IEatYourSandwiches Only thing that's cringe is calling things cringe. Let people enjoy things.

[@cyborgar15]

The things on the glass look like snail eggs..

[@GSazheniuk]

I was going to comment the same. Those definitely look like snail eggs to me!

[@lindsayvelvet48]

I find this so fascinating thank you

[@johnnyskellington9581]

That wittle springtail at the end is SO cute. Look at him gooooooo!!!!

[@tomi0153]

When i trying to do this at home... My parent's thought that i was crazy Edit: your video is amazing btw

[@brain7078]

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[@Lussimio]

Just look at your socialblade stats. You will probably get to 15k next week!

[@NaelsonDouglas]

Or on the next couple of hours. hahahaha

[@JuanSanchez-qp1xp]

Done

[@mendezleandro7059]

Done

[@Graceclaw]

32k now

[@Lussimio]

Omg!! What happened? He will probably be at... Ahem... 50k next week!

[@brooksiefan]

Wonderful images! It takes one away from time.

[@DerpyGrump]

These are such incredible videos and only make me want to do some terrariums of my own. Not to video them, but just to admire the wonders of life before me. Thank you algorithm for this amazing content!!

[@rexoderio6490]

You should make an ecosystem with creatures that has vertebrate like tiny fish species or tiny reptile species and so on. Edit:Please do a ecosphere with vertebrate not Invertebrates like the rest of your ecosphere's.

[@hallowed1516]

these vidoes make me want to get a jar and do this, like imagine taking dirt and grass from a pond and just plopping it into a jar, then watching like things form and grow over years, is that like even possible ?

[@bananazzz6263]

AK Milli ads is is possible a

[@Deni_Denise]

I'm just addicted to your videos. Omg. They're so awesome and informative

[@nights2747]

Thank you for these awesome videos! Really well produced. Great visuals and just enough explanation of what is being shown to be intriguing and educational.

[@shriihanmukherjee6502]

Going to add another comment. its good for the algorithm. Also this is the 1001 comment, so I'm ruining 1000 comments. Muahahahaha!

[@Jartopia]

Thank you for being the 1001th comment. :)

[@tsttt]

I don’t even know how to describe this channel. It’s so interesting and relaxing at the same time. Keep doing what you do!

[@louloubeanss1347]

Very interesting!!! I loved the 12 year terrarium! Insane!!

[@AleQuag]

This is very relaxing. I needed that. Keep uploading with this beautiful style!

[@omreee686]

Beautiful! I have a 10-gallon full of tadpoles that can still support most of the organisms you have here and it's amazing to watch.

[@Moozy-hk2xx]

Yo, keep up the good work, I find your videos so relaxing, it helps me calm down, thank you so much, I appreciate all the effort that you've put on your videos, it's beautiful

[@toxboxdevel6026]

Can i just say, its incredible that you get such clear shots through glass. Totally mind blowing

[@johnnyskellington9581]

Wow! Just discovered this channel. I love it! Truly fascinating how you essentially create your own little contained worlds. Please keep making this sort of content

[@brendanshepherd4386]

Most beautiful, most understated channel on KZbin.

[@MrHeyThere_]

Being in quarantine is the perfect time to connect with nature in this way. Thank you for your relaxing and informative content, I will be making my own terrarium now!

[@samueltrusik3251]

Amazing video Jartopia! I can`t believe that you have both clams AND a stable population of snails. It`s always good to see large organisms like this in these jar ecosystems.

[@dayc5933]

Wow! That jar is big enough for so many organisms plus multiple snails I need to do one ASAP

[@desertdogscalifornia]

These are all seriously amazing.

[@findingpeaceunderwater.3457]

so peaceful

[@averageuser2240]

This is honestly amazing and relaxing I love it!

[@Dammlee]

I really teared up a little.. this is beautiful!

[@treesamongpeople]

this is one of the better ecospheres around, good job

[@taffystatic7971]

Soooo relaxing and very cool!

[@JaredWared]

It’s so great and relaxing! Thanks

[@jesushoobastankchrist251]

Your videos are works of art.

[@luciastier2671]

I can't stop watching these videos, I got really inspired! Maybe I'll try to make my own ecosystem. Keep up the good work!

[@nsd_nebulousdia1366]

I love your content, I wish to see more of these. Different kinds of ecosphere. it just fascinates me to see isolated ecosystem thrive based on its condition. Please please make more contents like this. Its like looking at the world in a small scale.

[@siamsire]

Simplemente maravilloso...

[@MikaelThas]

Found your channel from YT's recommended. Absolutely love your videos, your channel is so interesting, man, I feel I'm a kid again by watching and feeling impressed by the flora and fauna you show in your small labs of life! The music is so relaxing... I can't describe it, I really feel like a child again, thank you, for real.

[@FarazMazhar]

Man, you have one of the coolest channels ever. It's so fun to watch little worlds thrive.

[@Interp66]

Awesome!!!

[@coolterminator99]

How beautiful...

[@Jayydenn.]

Astonishing and lovely music choice too! My 4 year old Son really got into this with me. Cheers!

[@Jenkouille]

Well... I discovered this channel a few days ago while loosing myself on KZbin during a hangover. And now I'm fascinated as a kid looking at a dude experimenting biotops on canned jars. Now I'm an addict, it's surprisely fun :D Best. Hangover. Ever.

[@platych9701]

Thank you for sharing♪ Nice video.

[@xxxjamxxx638]

Amazing vids man, very interesting. Seen something like this in real life but didn't appreciate it as much until I seen this.

[@Mag-ls2zs]

This is a wonderful hobby!

[@Jman21UK]

Wow these videos are so unique and relaxing.

[@ikeaspiringpolymath]

Congrats on your channel growth! Must be exciting for you!!

[@paranoidchucky4717]

Great channel and soon to blow up for sure! keep up the great work :)

[@xxaetheticvibexx1624]

The worm with visible eyes and tiny legs is cute, along with the spring tail!