Aquascaping A Locally Sourced Tadpole Aquarium (I tried...)

I tried aquascaping a locally sourced aquarium. I only used resources from a local pond. This is intended as a native aquarium for tadpoles. In this video I show the sourcing, the aquascaping and the aquarium.
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[@FieryCoal]

I laughed so hard when you realized that wood that floats... floats.

[@LifeinJars]

"Some say he's the new Einstein"

[@jordan9766]

saaaame 🤣all of the video was entertaining really, especially his comments

[@pawazz]

greatest video on youtube

[@joshpittman3176]

Same

[@skylerstevens8887]

Now I know why I fail at catching things instead of a dog I should start with wood!

[@corbinbarron8772]

What the hell he’s a handsome young man? I thought for sure he was an alien robot.

[@TheFunwichHorror]

If he was an alien robot he wouldn't be making tadpole aquariums, he would make human terrariums.

[@notkuro2519]

@@TheFunwichHorror that's what you and the rest of the alien robots want us to think.

[@normalbird1139]

@@TheFunwichHorror Bold of you to assume he hasnt already

[@cyenjoyer1979]

TheFunwichHorror 😂😂😂

[@arsantiqua8741]

@@tomatotortilla I thought the same

[@tristandunn7498]

He could literally be talking over a rock being filmed and I would watch.

[@clarkmason7219]

Big, big same.

[@mazoo16]

Pretty sure he has a video like that actually.

[@24emerald]

@Steven Haidinyak ... Hahahaaa did you see the video where he makes everything go black...? It was Sooo good 😊

[@abigweed1811]

Oh the quarantine shizzles we all have to cope with.. haha

[@harleyjackson9000]

Same

[@videopossum]

That floating wood revelation was hilarious. Your sense of humor is entertaining.

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks!

[@christianlud6740]

Much agreed, he's super funny

[@rolandrees6965]

Moving.in your case that is good. The wood will float until it is water logged, then only then do you place them where you want them. Not screaming as of yet! I can't stop laughing.

[@WaifyusAreFake]

Just imagine seeing a guy netting around the local park pond while speaking to himself surrounded by microphones.

[@LifeinJars]

It's truely surprising how little people care. The people that do notice are always very interested in what I'm doing, so that's nice.

[@holy7660]

@@LifeinJars Ooh nice. I really do think your hobby is very interesting

[@lethalweeaboo2239]

"I never had a probelm with rocks floating." Pumice: Hold my beer.

[@adroitdroid5989]

exactly what I thought lol

[@Synonymous101]

Volcanic rocks

[@luoravetla]

Hold my magma.

[@lethalweeaboo2239]

@@luoravetla no, magma is inside the earth my friend. Lava is outside the earth.

[@user-bl4oq7fd8d]

I never thought floating rocks were a thing until I was camping in a dried river bed that came down from a vulcano in Iceland. The next morning the water level was a lot higher and there were tons of floating rocks coming down the river. It was so amazing especially because I never really heard of floating rocks :P

[@snitterdog7276]

this video is iconic. the level of self-awareness coupled with the casual obliviousness to the floating property of already floating wood? Beautiful. The self-professed lack of skill? Amazing. The taste in shirts? Exemplary. I subscribed for squiggly things in jars but I got so much more. This is culture

[@snitterdog7276]

disclaimer that is not a sarcastic comment in the slightest

[@LifeinJars]

Wow thanks!

[@rociobelensilvestri8925]

Aww!! You are SO young!! I want to tell you a few things: PLEASE PLEASE stop saying that you are stupid and things like that, you really aren't that. You are a brilliant kid. And you are learning! It's impressive to see how you learn! I see your videos from Buenos Aires, Argentina with my 6 year old son 😊

[@codster76]

Don't worry too much about sounding professional or providing perfect commentary all the time, I think seeing every step of your process and hearing your thoughts on them are part of the charm. Plus, you're very funny.

[@thepiper4705]

This is probably my favorite videos so far. You may not be a "professional" aquascaper but it is great to watch people learn from their mistakes and improve. Also good to see an actual human being in the videos. Keep up the great videos. One of my favorite channels at the moment.

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@Ass_Juice]

A stickle back aquarium sounds like a really cool idea

[@devjagadish7112]

I am interested

[@localdude2979]

hell yeah

[@chelo4197]

Stickle back makes some bad music

[@FieryCoal]

I have to stickle it to them, they are neat lil fish

[@mochicocaine]

Ass juiCe

[@Tiny_Island_Designs]

I rescued 220 tadpoles from my pool, let them grow into frogs and didn't have mosquitoes for 3 years afterwards.

[@kavemustermann]

LOL awesome

[@theunknown4834]

how you calculated

[@LifeinJars]

Nice!

[@Tiny_Island_Designs]

@@theunknown4834 I put the whole mass into a 10 gallon aquarium I had set up in the kitchen for guppies. When they got hind legs I moved them outside into a huge tupperware -like tub, I counted them as I brought them out a netfull at the time - 224 to be exact but I thought if I wrote that no one would believe me. I put big branches in the tub so they could climb out when they lost their tails. I fed them fish food.

[@Jmaaaa]

"rescued"

[@jessbeaucher2241]

0:38 my mom’s face when I bring a jar of muddy water into the house because I saw a KZbinr do it

[@LifeinJars]

hehe

[@megbuchanan1630]

Lol, my husband was not pleased when I brought in jars because of this guy, now I brought in a tank (just a bigger jar right?) We'll see what he says, lol.

[@Fkais]

@@megbuchanan1630 update pls..

[@megbuchanan1630]

@@Fkais hi, lol. He didn't like it. Says it might smell up the house (not if you do it right) but he is fine with it now. He likes how the kids get excited seeing creatures living.

[@symonsharif2929]

Meg Buchanan that great! Stay safe btw

[@gemasnicket1817]

“is that english?” continues speaking

[@barneya1965]

This is something a human would say.

[@julianna8450]

LOL i thought that was so funny

[@boguslotus]

"Ladies and gentlemen, we got him." 😂

[@boguslotus]

@Lexi Lin when US Forces successfully captured the piece of bark floating in this pond in 2003, Paul Bremer historically announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, we got him."

[@Stereocrabs]

that one got me

[@24emerald]

Yes neophile, a cameo appearance!

[@disneybunny45]

"Is that english?" That was extremely adorable for some reason.

[@cyenjoyer1979]

I swear this man is awkward and funny at the same time😂

[@taugj]

"This I can control.....oh no, what's happening?"

[@lamnaa]

"Oh he's getting some floating pieces so when the tadpoles grow legs they can climb out the water. Oh. Oh no."

[@dylmcrea8334]

There aren't many channels on KZbin I look forward to watching as much as yours. Always entertaining and relaxing. Keep up the good work

[@LifeinJars]

Thank you!

[@BubskaLeDeux]

Me before watching this video: "This guy is really smart. He knows so much about all these obscure water creatures and how to keep them" Me now: "Didn't he realise that wood that floats, ehm, floats?" But in all honesty, I love your videos, I love this video and i'd love to see a stickleback aquarium!

[@someoneyoudontknow2881]

I really enjoy your "unprofessionalism" it makes me feel relaxed and reminds me to take it easy with my ecosystems and that they dont have to be perfect. Your little mistakes and stutters make your content relatable and human. And that beat boxing?? Perfect. Thank you for your work dude. I feel like you're my friend even though I've never met you become of your content. Keep it weird 👍👍👍

[@madfishdiva]

I collected tadpoles in a stream near my grandmother’s. Let them grow and released them back into the stream. Great little creatures.

[@LifeinJars]

Yeah they're pretty neat!

[@peteredwards338]

" Out of place " is the correct expression!

[@AlyxGlide]

I like the floaty logs and yes, they naturally resumed floating. I love raising tadpoles and hearing their frogs! Take care of the froggies for me, they sound loved

[@LunaSeaDream]

I have so much respect for you sharing your floating wood mishap. So many people would edit that out. The honesty of your process is so refreshing. You are awesome.

[@devlinfan]

“Out of place” was used correctly. Thanks for all the cool videos.

[@talandar5773]

"Look at that! Isn't that a nice slope? Well, I don't know..."

[@dennisx4492]

This is my first time I've seen you! I thought you were an old guy!!!

[@1Samsonyte]

He had the wood start to float and I thought. “Huh... well. That’s a problem.” Didn’t even think twice about getting floating wood. Cuts to him crying--->🤣lol

[@julianna8450]

LOL

[@breannbubolz6583]

A few months late.. but.. 1. You are amazing 2. You are not stupid 3. We love your videos 4. It's ok to make mistakes. You always make me smile, and I'm sure that there's hundreds of us who feel the same. Thanks for sharing yourself with us!

[@isaacthedestroyerofstuped7676]

"I've never had a problem with rocks floating." That just means you haven't been trying hard enough. But in all seriousness, great video! I used to keep newts in a paludarium when I was a kid.

[@youareloved4704]

2:32 I think a stickleback aquarium would be cool

[@RookwingsKirk]

That small floating piece is really nice, plus the animals living in it liked it, too. Plus the tadpoles will love it when they get big enough.... which you already knew =D

[@Jimjolnir]

You writing poetry here

[@julianna8450]

“i also hope that this bag-“ *aggressive crumpling sound* “-doesn’t make a lot of noise” he is so funny and he doesn’t even realize

[@ianinohio]

You’re adorable and we love you. Thanks for making an on screen appearance again!

[@account-me5cm]

Hey, Life in Jars! Ur one of my favorite channels ever!!!

[@LifeinJars]

Wow thanks soupy cow!

[@arandomguy5628]

Yessss

[@chinosts]

Great seeing you on camera..your charisma comes through the lens..keep doing what you do and thanks for posting!

[@firefreedom5486]

Please do a stickleback aquarium! Itd be so cool and interesting theyre one of my favorite fish and i feel like there isnt enough videos about them let alone aquariums

[@akiragurung2766]

"oh no what's happening" is exactly what I repeated to myself while watching this. Your honest reactions are very cute and informative.

[@naturezone1212]

Life in Jars: I want to make a aquascape Aquascape: no

[@theunknown4834]

10:43 I was screaming at you to find the ship. but tbh, I love how it looked like an anchor

[@jonathanboone3156]

I stumbled upon the videos about a year ago. My kids and I have added them to our Saturday watching list, along with a few other channels we enjoy. We cant get enough and find ourselves sometimes re-watching a video just because we want more.

[@jc5445]

You being self conscious about being entertaining is thoroughly entertaining. If you want your floating wood to sink, why not glue some fishing weights to the underside of them?

[@SethWistful]

Literally read my mind, on both comments. I was gonna suggest drilling holes and then adding the fishing weights. Not sure if glue is a good thing to add into ecosystem tho

[@Rokaize]

Cole Schnieders Since fishing weights are less, would that somehow add trace amounts of less into the water over time?

[@jkenny1]

@@Rokaize if the water was acidic it could I think. Makes you think about how bad it is with the countless lead weights that fall off of people's lines who go fishing... Better to just attach some rocks with string or wire like someone else said.

[@slasherking747]

Add stones to the bottom. For platys I use small lava rock

[@jc5445]

In case folks haven't noticed, it's the future and we have brass and tungsten weights available.

[@marcosmacoeove5915]

I'll admit I didn't think about wood either. Lol Just keep doing you bro. Do what you want, and what makes you happy. I so enjoyed this.💚💚💚

[@ReadwithMagpie]

Please don't say you're stupid. I think you're an amazing guy. So intelligent, passionate, creative, hilarious (in a great way!) and still so young. Imagine how much you will have learnt by the time you're in your 30s and 40s! You'll be a complete expert on the subject. We only learn through perseverance and from making mistakes. I absolutely love your videos and even though I have a huge frog/toad phobia, I really want to see how this project progresses. Keep on panic-scaping!! 🐸

[@marthinedybvikvage4484]

you dont have to be an expert at something to enjoy it, you dont have to be a professional to be entertaining. Watching someone try, fail and learn is very educational and entertaining and i think you should keep doing that without worrying so much about not being good enough.

[@accounta1895]

omg king when all the tadpoles turn to toads and it rolls out like that one mr bean episode but u tame them bc ur a legend of microcosms

[@jonnavdpas]

LiJ: "Here's a closeup of one of the stars of this video." Tadpole: O.__.O

[@Silix18]

The floating wood, and the 5 minute explanation, was the funniest thing I've seen all month.

[@IckoMildness]

Don't worry about being entertaining because you're already are, plus you've got the looks, you've got the voice. What else could we ask for?

[@grandtheftlemon301]

the best feeling is swimming in a creek and just seeing like a phat tadpole or a lil fish or smthn

[@bigsam8597]

L&J: * does face reveal * Me: I was not expecting that. But I was expecting not to expect something, so it doesn't count.

[@khaze002]

Your humor is perfect. When you ask if this is entertaining, the answer is yes.

[@jojobridges1267]

My son and I are obsessed with you and your videos. We went to a local creek yesterday and put together a SUPER AWESOME ecosphere! He is so proud!

[@TheFutzgen]

when you said "look a little isopod" I heard "astronaut" and chuckled cause thats a cute joke, but then I realised it wasnt but im gonna pretend it was.

[@dennisx4492]

I just signed up for Partreon and pledging $5 a month to support what you do! I love the content you have. I have a half gallon jar with a fish and some tiny snails inside that's been thriving for over 1.5 years. I wish I could show you somehow....

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks very much! I have an instagram nowadays @lifeinjars_real

[@dennisx4492]

@@LifeinJars Following! Where are you from?

[@LifeinJars]

I'm from the Netherlands

[@dennisx4492]

@@LifeinJars I'm from Seattle, Washington, USA. If you ever make it this way, it would be nice to meet you! Well, I don't want to take too much of your time, I can't wait to see your next video. Chat with you again soon!!

[@raykim1949]

“they’re all welcome though,” what an angel. where can i put in my wife application ?

[@tamarrajames3590]

You DO make learning something new a matter of enjoyment. You have come such a long way with your channel, and the effort you put in shows. I look forward to watching these tadpoles evolve and gradually become frogs. Thank you for always providing unique, and strangely satisfying content...you delight and tickle the brain. Please continue to follow your instincts and your interests, it sets you apart from the rest. Stay safe.🖤🇨🇦

[@emily-sk8eg]

I used to do this in old discarded coolers when I was growing up so maybe it’s just nostalgia, but I think this is a) incredibly intriguing b) utterly fascinating and c) absolutely adorable You can try soaking the pieces of wood overnight if you want to add them later or to another aquarium, just make sure you use something to keep them weighted down and fully submerged

[@lisa2stewart]

Oh yeah! me too. My parents got me a plastic waiting pool when I was six, I swam in it once. Whenever my dad would go fishing, which was often because he commercially fished as well as a lot of other things., I would always make him let me catch stuff to bring home to my pond. It was a thriving ecosystem that did well on its own, and since we lived in Houston Texas at the time there was lots of rain so I rarely even had to add water. So much fun huh!?!

[@bassybossy]

Havent laughed out loud in a while, this made me do it. Tanks for all the fun, information and experimentation! Keep up having fun, fellow Dutchy!

[@idonttouchkids]

You doing nothing is more entertaining than 90% of Fishtubers doing anything

[@kingkoopah3968]

You tried and I believe you succeeded. I love your commentary. Not everyone wants to watch an expert. As an amateur fish keeper, I thoroughly enjoy watching someone make similar mistakes to me and it helps me see those errors positively.

[@twitchycygnus]

"oh no... they're floating" yeah I know that feel.

[@quitlife9279]

Mfw dumping dead bodies into the lake

[@FieryCoal]

Meanwhile kids are asking why that guy is running around the lake with a net and camera

[@crystaldawn2708]

"But let me know if you'd be interested in..." Yes. Yes to any and all ideas you have for jars, ecosystems, aquariums, terrariums, etc.

[@Venom_Mom]

Oh my gosh you ding-dong. XD I'm glad you still got a laugh out of the floating wood.

[@maggotmeatballz2692]

"I never really thought about the concept of tadpole nostrils...but it makes perfect sense" 😂😂😂😂

[@ReptileRealism]

Take it as life is one big experience. Never know whats gonna happen till it does. I've learned so much from you.

[@jackboom3069]

"but hold on wait a minute okay when I went locally sourcing I saw these pieces of wood and bark floating so there would be an easy target for me to grab what I didn't realize was if they are floating in the pond they will be floating in the aquarium as well so now YOU'LL FLOAT TOO". - Pennywise the aquascaper.

[@tonykavalam430]

This is the first 20 minute video that I didn’t skip a second of.

[@lithostheory]

tony kavalam either you’ve been using KZbin for only a few days or you have ADHD.

[@tonykavalam430]

Lithostheory bro! I have ADHD how did u know

[@aislinnthelion]

I live in Alaska, I believe we only have one species of frog, I’ve only ever seen one in the 24 years I’ve lived here. This would be an amazing project to do! Love your videos

[@lisa2stewart]

They're protected though, we're not supposed to mess with them. I live over off of point McKenzie and a failed well left some infrastructure and every year water collects in the bottom and it's full of frogs.

[@kdigiacomo]

2:31 Yes! I have a few spare aquariums that I've considered having them. They are needed to be removed from our creeks here so easy to find.

[@thehappysmiler420]

I don't know why, but I'm crying while watching this. It's so nice, and your personality makes me smile.

[@spaghetts]

Aquariums filled with locally caught aquatic life have always fascinated me

[@lisasaxon7828]

Your so good looking, adorable, smart, awesomely funny and extremely creative. The perfect guy...lol Keep on making wikid videos with interesting n funny continent coz your fan n friends luv em .

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks!

[@andrewmoon1898]

I remember catching sticklebacks as a kid. A stickleback tank would be cool.

[@minorantagonist7090]

"This is another plant... A green one." Also 'getting a little out of place' is perfect and natural English, don't worry about it.

[@trolltracker]

bro you do know that adding water to an "empty" (new) tank is the most exciting part of any aquaculture video... love your content.

[@youareloved4704]

Staying up late was worth it to watch this

[@Igo4cheese]

Your unintended ignorance makes a wonderful zen like spirit journey.

[@maggotmeatballz2692]

Omg I can't believe, 2 of my favourite things in the world, aquariums and tadpoles.

[@zedwms]

Love an ecospherist with great taste in music👍 All the world boogies, even when you zoom in.

[@graysengoose]

until this video I imagined you were a kind of chubby middle-aged gentleman with a mustache and big glasses I realized I've never seen your face before

[@heatherstewart8817]

Lmao "This is another plant, a green one."

[@symonsharif2929]

To be honest, these types of videos get boring to me but when it comes to you it’s so fun!

[@RochelleAndMegan]

I love this guy. I could (and I do) watch him for HOURS.

[@StolenPseudo]

The aquarium is so beautiful! I wish I lived by a pond with tadpoles and fish!

[@24emerald]

I'd bet there is a pond with tadpoles near you. Get out there to the green spaces or forest near you. Even if you don't find tadpoles, you will find some forms of "life for jars" ....

[@bluetangsrock938]

Just make sure it's legal in your area and you don't catch protected species

[@coltaname1518]

You kinda cute ngl 😳

[@thebreadchannel]

Bro we have the same mind

[@thanossbiggfamilyfriendlyb9468]

No homo though.

[@lovecats8037]

😳👉👈

[@mrgabos]

I love that you own and embrace the awkward, turning it into humor!

[@kayladavis4794]

You're adorable and I couldn't stop giggling at the genuinely dumbfounded look you had upon the realization that the floating driftwood...floats. Thank you for sharing your thoughts during the setup of this project!

[@SmolPotatowo]

I woulda prolly watched the whole thing even if it was in real time haha. Also: A stickleback aquarium would be awesome!

[@abbymccullough546]

i started watching this channel last year and have JUST NOW NOTICED HOW HOT THIS MAN IS?!?!

[@ollyfowler3103]

i knowww i thought he was 60 😭

[@Danflave]

He only recently started showing his face - none of us had any idea he was hot until now!!

[@ivygarcia6878]

@@Danflave he had a face reveal a year ago

[@elijahsarabia7157]

I loved the singing during the planting

[@primalknight]

i think your amateurish style of videos full of curiosity and mishaps accompanied with your commentary is charming in a way. Youre also trying your best, not just half assing it and that also adds to the charm

[@Maolo92]

5:16 It became entertaining when you put 70s porn music over it

[@shmik17]

I think we saw the same video…

[@gageprince4265]

Carp aquarium is what you get at level 100

[@frogetaboutit]

Thank you so much for doing these videos in English! They're very entertaining, which is partly your humble and honest sense of humor but also hugely to your knowledge. Appreciation from Australia!

[@gilbertjimenez9853]

I think you did a pretty good job actually. This looks a lot less planned and more natural, beautifully chaotic; and isn't that how nature is anyway? I definitely want to see more of this project.

[@lisasaxon7828]

“Alriiighhttt “ said in a cool voice