Creating a Seasonal Wetland Ecosphere! │INSTANT LIFE and RARE Copepods!

In this video we create an ecosphere from a Seasonal Wetland. These habitats are known for flooding during the winter months and then dry up during the summer months.
Due to the seasonal changes within this habitat they tend to support greater biodiversity and specialized species. The aquatic species go into dormancy every summer when their water source dries out. Adult organisms and eggs hide within the soil. They then wait for rain to flood the grassland and create pools.
I was very surprised to see Epibiotic Algae growing on some of the copepods. Being able to capture such a thing on video is something I didn't think I'd ever have the opportunity to do. The relationship between epibiotic organisms and their host are poorly understood and rarely studied, which is why I think it's so cool to have some in this ecosphere.
There was a lot of other organisms I failed to capture for the video. I also believe new organisms will pop up in future update videos. The sheer number of species I've seen is astounding! This video was a mammoth task to create. If you liked it show me some love in the comments! :)

[@Sticks_And_Glue]

I really like your videos. My favorite part is that you don’t talk, instead you write. It makes it a lot more calming.

[@sweetbabyray501]

#THIS

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Agrre

[@TheAmores2010]

It always has its charm when they don't talk. First one that come to my mind is "Yrmir". The coolest terraria KZbinr back then, he never talked and I loved it.

[@jona.scholt4362]

I think the awesome ambient (and non ambient) tunes are what really sets it of

[@Sticks_And_Glue]

@@jona.scholt4362 yes

[@heliosex7238]

I’m sure I can speak for most of us here when I say, thanks for taking the time to do this and share it with us. You wouldn’t guess I watch videos like these from the outside but I enjoy things like this from time to time. Thanks again.

[@SuperZebezian]

You should come back to the same site when it is actually flooded, make another jar, and compare the two!

[@arvenjacobsalera7062]

Yeah to see if there would be any significant differences, hope he sees this comment.

[@fishvibes7527]

I mean we don’t really know the gender of this person.

[@StickyRig]

@@fishvibes7527 1:45 pretty sure those are some man hands

[@Acecool]

@@StickyRig In the shot right after the arms look shaved... Either a teen or female.... or just slender.

[@icelandiccubicle9696]

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[@pundynethepunniest3990]

Water mite carrying clam: “I just think they’re neat.”

[@KoRn-iu2gz]

Cercyon analis: help, I am slowly drowning and dying of suffocation due to too much duckweed! Help! Jartopia: "They're quite clumsy and a lot of fun to watch"

[@morpher728]

Do you think it was actually drowning?

[@borrishobson9242]

@@morpher728 They're adapted to carry air with them on their underbellies. Why would that have that adaptation to survive in water if they drown?

[@Acecool]

You can see it still has a lot of air on its belly.

[@artfact2]

*Shows beetle* Oh noh, they're all going to get eaten! *Beetles proceed to struggle with basic tasks* Never mind, those are scavengers for a reason, that clam-lifting mite is more scary.

[@MassHysterics]

@Azedenkae Echevien they are forbidden lovers

[@adithyaramesh5634]

@Azedenkae Echevien he just thinks clams are neat

[@theinstitute1324]

@@adithyaramesh5634 Mite was abducted from his home and consequently had to restart his clam collection

[@fegr988]

This guy played Spore too much

[@Jartopia]

I actually did lmao!

[@-insertnamehere-5503]

Me too xD

[@dominickemerson7826]

@@Jartopia Same! Still do!

[@landonteschner9565]

@@Jartopia I love spore

[@Binchilling575]

I think everyone here did

[@valiang8867]

Maybe the mite and clam are friends and it's hitching a ride

[@Bilboswaggins2077]

The background music sounds like it played when god painted the universe or something

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

So who created the guitar and banjo?

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GOD doesn't sing.

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@@FootballHD-tl9np or exist

[@tomorekmajsterek6859]

Yep

[@Moose_VII]

I can't get enough of your ecospheres. It's fascinating to me how much life there is in a few scoops of earth. Thanks.

[@Lawnmower737]

So are you going to evolve these creatures to the next level, or just buff their stats?

[@finallychangedmyname3614]

If he buffs their stats before evolving he will be able to buff them again, making them unbeatable on the long run

[@MrVovansim]

It's mind-boggling how much life is contained in a couple scoops of soil.

[@tarekfayad9417]

He hand picks what goes in there aha

[@jacks559]

@@tarekfayad9417 it doesn't change how much life there was in a couple scoops of soil

[@tarekfayad9417]

@@jacks559 how can you determine how much life was in a couple scoops when he hand picked bugs to throw in the vase

[@jacks559]

@@tarekfayad9417 how do you hand pick animals less than a millimetre long? How can you determine they were hand picked? It's completely reasonable to assume this was all in the soil he picked, there's no reason to think otherwise lol

[@tarekfayad9417]

@@jacks559 I’m Fuckin with you man idk if he does or doesn’t , but odds are he hand picked some animals for more interesting videos nothing wrong with that

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this guy spoils his fanbase

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That nickname 👌

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And from Germany🖒

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And from England!

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And from Florida!

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And from Florida again!

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And from México!

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This is an EXTREMELY underrated channel!!!

[@christopherthompson131]

Being able to have a tiny universe in your home to watch teeming with life is just about one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. I'm going to get into this and try to make one of my own. The most exciting part will likely be trying to identify all the different species in the jar. Can't wait! Thank you for turning me on to this!

[@thomasoverall9163]

Started doing this myself love the ideas you have!

[@EXTOLANT-alt]

Where do you get the organisms from? Do they already live within the soil?

[@Debbiexddd]

Do you put the jar in the sunlight or do you have a special lamp to put it under? If so, what kind of lamp do you use?

[@nac-1]

@@Debbiexddd you can put them in the sunlight, but try not to put them in direct sunlight otherwise it can kill the organisms. You can try any lamp really that's rated for indoor plant growing, just try to place it high enough from the jar so it doesn't overheat and kill the organisms inside the jar.

[@nac-1]

@@EXTOLANT-alt Yes. From my research try to get as much decaying stuff as possible, and rich soil. For example: leaf matter in bodies of water, or nutrient rich soil. (really black/dark soil)

[@Koreryn]

Keep the calming music. I love watching and listening it actually helps with my anxiety. Inspired now to make my own.

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Happened upon your channel by accident but it was a wonderful happenstance!!! The music is very therapeutic and you provide a ton of educational content as well. Loved, subscribed, alerted, and will continue to watch!!!

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This is relatable and true

[@GinaZalner]

This popped up in my feed one day and I was mesmerized. This is so fascinating and I like that you don't speak but rather educate your audience with information on the screen. I hope you continue to make these video and that your channel continues to grow!

[@AlkmenesAlkmenes]

Just a question, the Jar is a normal jar, but what type of light you use? Led one or low energy fluorescent, and what temperature in °K? Thanks (or tanks, in this case) a lot

[@zetta0375]

Somone please answer this man for I have the same question

[@absolute42zero76]

Me as well

[@Peteman81]

I have seen other answers before - no extra light is needed, just that of the sun. So a windowsill is fine. I think Jartopia just uses the light so we can see them in the video, but for normal use you don't need any form of light other than daylight

[@arvenjacobsalera7062]

@@Peteman81 Thank you good sir

[@NoName5589]

I've started one of my own too now because of you ^-^ One month in and it's looking a little bare compared to yours but the plants are really starting to show up now and I can't wait to see how it turns out I can't believe how beautiful yours turn out

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I'm so glad KZbin randomly decided to reccomend your videos. Your stuff if so cool and beautiful, and your videos are so calming (and informative!). You reignited my love of terrariums, lol

[@blakemoreskye222]

I love how simple all of these look yet so complex when you actually look closer. This one is really pretty (of course lots of them are). I love the duckweed. I've been thinking about trying one.

[@elar-fy4jt]

This is a very well put together video! I can’t wait for an update on this!!

[@w1zardbeard101]

what amazes me is not just the larger more visible organisms swimming around, but those tiny tiny small specks in the water, 1000s of them all living

[@stellanriffle3187]

Amazing biodiversity in this one, my favorite video of yours so far! Thanks for sharing

[@vrme4420]

Such an inspirational video! I found your channel last night and today I'm heading to the woods to start one wet and one dry habitat. I live in northern Europe aswell (Sweden) so your instructions are easy to apply.

[@rdm3805]

Amaaaazing channel! I love the idea and just the feeling of it all, even the music with your videos. Soo cool! Thanks.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

It amazes me that you can zoom in to a microscopic organism, and all around it is a swarm of even smaller organisms. It is absolutely incredible how a clump of mud is teeming with so much life.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I’m thinking that the critters are green because they’ve been in an environment where lots of chlorophyll was being produced when the area dried out. Open field, lots of sunshine-> green microbiota. It’s fascinating the Interconnectedness of the whole system. I’m really glad that I found this channel. I’m stuck inside the house due to health issues and I’ve been going nuts. You have inspired me to try some new adventures! I have three outdoor ponds in livestock watering tanks but there’s very limited vegetation in them yet. I’d like to get some cold hardy aquatic plants in them to increase their biodiversity. Then I could build ecospheres to bring inside for the winter.

[@theobenavente4842]

Man, this is so calming, I'm happy I found this! It's also very interesting, I might make one of my own and start taking notes as a hobby!

[@borninthewrongcentury2993]

Absolutely captivating! Great photography, calming music, text instead of voice. Instantly relaxes me. Thank you!

[@eddvcr598]

This ecosphere, like all your ecospheres, is so unique and interesting! How life went into full blossom by adding water is simply amazing. Organisms hatching out of dried eggs like Sea Monkeys was so fascinating!

[@thedanger8919]

Another brilliant video as always. Good job.

[@DanFingermanOctopus]

These jars are absolutely amazing and very unique! The amount of life in them is fascinating.

[@TheFutureGuyGaming]

Upload more if possible pls. Thanks! Love ur channel keep growing!!!

[@francocasentieri932]

hi everyone and Jartopia.. i became a big fan of your site and have now 5 ecospheres witch i really enjoy watching all day trough. Thank u sooo much for your enthuisiasm and your very good videos.

[@bitcoinx2247]

Ty for sharing your knowledge and tutorial.

[@elements_the_dragon6253]

All i have to say is Your vids are satisfying and with a music background which makes us focus on what we are watching!

[@plotagonroy7997]

I'm really impressed how life in a jar seems to evolve. Love the video.

[@dafreekofficial3427]

This is brain massage! And i love how much you know about the different types and species. Small documentaries. No wonder you got most of 100K followers! Keep it up!

[@AlexPlatsGames]

The mere idea that this dude put some dirt and water in a cup, and nurtured it into a fully functioning ecosystem rich with multiple completely different types of aquatic creatures, even if some are similar. I love your videos man and I really want to get into it, but I think this is enough to cure my curiosity on this stuff for now.

[@mktaters310]

8:36 gave me a good laugh. better than the memes i see on the internet

[@DJkioofficial]

Absolutely love your music choices for your videos. Thank you

[@S2Viana]

Wow, this is one of your best ecospheres.

[@vickijohnson4668]

Thank you so much for creating a beautiful little living world within our world. I love the music, it reminds me of Machinarium by Amanita Design .Lots of love to you!

[@loveOldLakorn]

I love these videos. The process is straight up meditative.

[@MrBURSHAK]

You are doing very beautiful and interesting work. The music with the visuals and quiet delivery of information is so appreciated. I get lost in these little universes, full of life- so very wonderful Edit: it all works together so well. I get the information that’s interesting but it’s all so relaxing and surreal at this perspective. It’s like sharing the same level as these tiny but important and fascinating living things

[@AnastasiaPlantlegs]

I made a couple tiny ecospheres because of you. :) One from rainwater in an empty plant pot and one from a shallow part of a pond, and they are so different and incredible! I can see some of the microorganisms with my naked eye, and there’s even some macro-organisms in the pond one, like a worm and a tiny shrimp looking friend. it’s all so cool

[@frogpalpeeper4249]

Those spotted ostracods are so freakn cute!

[@UghNotAgainn]

The mite carrying the clam was so adorable 🥺

[@ronniepaulinc]

fantastic shot of that beetle.. The way the bubbles look like mirrors!

[@Interp66]

Awesome job! Keep up the great projects!

[@gook4dubb843]

Another great video! Thank you.

[@MegaMilesteg]

Thank you, i really enjoy your work! Love the choice of music too, Bon Iver fan?

[@jmank121]

I really like the content! Very informative!

[@ArmoredXJ]

I also really enjoy watching your videos. I am interested to share this with my family and do a couple of these with my children. Thank you for sharing these!

[@wildernessengineer]

Wow - I'm truly amazed after watching these videos. Nicely done.

[@hadla]

I’ve watched a few of your videos and I’m so jealous of you being able to find those tiny clams! I’d love to find some here in the us for my aquarium!

[@SarahHempton]

Love your channel!

[@jopalo31675]

How do I learn more about the flora and fauna at this level? Are there any good books you can refer. Simply amazing!

[@MA-zg2pz]

So inspiring! Going to try this too!

[@katheriner7319]

Another beautiful video

[@dreadedkitty980]

Love these videos. Usually watch them in bed. So relaxing.

[@pold3315]

There is something very soothing about watching your videos.

[@urospetrov5216]

Bug: **struggling for oxygen and its life** Human: _"They are quite clumsy and fun to watch!"_ Lol

[@maggropaint1364]

I just found your videos and this is so fascinating! Especially this water ecosphere, it interests me a bit more than those of dry landscapes. I really want to try this myself! (Maybe if you collect the materials during spring you can see different larvae develop for summer?? That would be awesone but maybe it doesn't work the same in a jar😆 I don't know I'm very new to this haha

[@indominuswrex9465]

These videos are so good, I wish there were more

[@joeykeenan9976]

New subscriber. Great music to go along with your fantastic content. Keep up the good work 😊

[@derrickcarangian1650]

great observations, that mite with the clam :0

[@oceanwalter]

The mechanism for dispersal of some clam and mussle species is that the larva attach to the gills of fish, becoming almost a parasite until they are large enough to release and attach to the substrate. That's my guess for what happened to the mite.

[@vhsplays3560]

awesome vids man keep it up, love to see the alien friends.

[@brainpoptropica]

The macro shots are awesome

[@christophermercaldi8616]

Idk why but I feel so relaxing watching this

[@louisemmanuelmorente3978]

I love it when it is ecosphere time!

[@nessiesearcher]

Your videos are wondrous teeming with amazing forms of life. Where do you get your jars? What size do you use for the long-term ones?

[@claudinchenchen]

Very interesting to watch all these creatures!

[@kevinpowell7948]

Thanks for video. I'll give this a go, l live in London, so hopefully I'll be able to create something similar, lots of luck needed 🍀great channel 💚

[@mrmissalot8311]

Wow beautiful!

[@punypotato7785]

Just simply Amazing! You inspire me

[@ahorseinahospital]

This is a great one!

[@enderlacharentaise8137]

I just wanna tell, i watching you size few week and no i actually look all your videos! And i fall in love of what you doing, it's like have a little planet in a jar, and i have so many question about that ! But i will ask you only two, Did there is a Forum of a Facebook about that hobby? And where do you live (cause your environnement look so familiar to me [i live in France by the way])? Thanks if you awnser or if someone else awnser and have a nice day all Jarlover 😉

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Fantastic videos! Thanks for sharing your hobby with the world...

[@ecegezen1833]

this channel!!!! I am the calmest person alive omgggg I LOVE IT

[@BRZZ-xw4hd]

great vid loved it !!...peace out

[@Triliton]

Nature is incredible :)

[@rienneant7607]

Very fascinating video, as always

[@Acecool]

Make a fantasy style ecosystem... have a floating island ( using an aerated stone which floats ) and wrap the island material around with a small opening in the center or side like a pond or whatever to access the water underneath. then have an underwater ecosystem too.

[@ismaildahlan1722]

Reminds me of my time playing Spore, what a game...

[@FerretyZebra]

This videos make me feel calm

[@Whomecouldntb3]

This type of stuff is so dope

[@j7438]

Awesome!

[@ppartsx]

The algae you see at 9:30 some of those little green specks are definitely some type of euglena species. You can see some spinning like a 'strange' corkscrew shape moving through the water.

[@solar0wind]

Could you make some update videos? I'd like to see how the other ecosystems are doing! Also do you think it'd be possible to create a partly water partly land ecosphere? I suppose a jar wouldn't work for this, but maybe some sort of aquarium!

[@Andre-cg9xm]

You earned a subscriber!

[@EleosAnim]

I didn't knew i'd be seeing micro organisms mating in these videos,

[@nishak8914]

7:47 hey man dont look at me im jus a flatworm. Me: Same bro, same.

[@PHXKOPRITI]

Hello, I have been watching your videos and the wife and I are ready to try and make our own, we have a wetland near 😉👍 ... Question, what type of lamp are you using on your video? Thanks and keep up the cool videos!

[@wiwwy]

the ecosphere doesnt need a lamp it only gets light from the sun put it near the window

[@sneakysquid536]

I love these videos mainly because of the creature/microscopic science that I learn from here. To be honest you need to make more of these videos and I hope that one day you will become a famous scientist. :)

[@Jartopia]

Thank you. I have a new video coming out this week.

[@sneakysquid536]

@@Jartopia np