My JUNGLEARIUM is INFESTED with ANTS!

[@TheDarkDen]

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[@cpuman]

just so you know, and im sure you do, if the dart frogs you are planning on putting in there start eating the ants that are going into the enclosure, they could be come poisonous. so if you ever have to handle them or more them for some reason, you should probably wear gloves, although you really should wear gloves when handling frogs and other amphibians anyways.

[@juan2three6]

@@cpumanwait they could become poisonous? So theyre not innately poisonous??

[@roscoe72]

​@cpuman I'm sure he already knows this bro 😅

[@Hash1ram]

Is this 600 Gallon Vivarium enough to tell you you're not the biggest in youtube anymore? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqaeGuCrsmFpJosi=teHzMy_gHPWsmGMB . Plus, I am not gonna believe thats 1500 gallons until you tell or show us the measurements of the enclosure itself.

[@cpuman]

@@juan2three6 sorry for the late reply, yes dart frogs are not poisonous in captivity as long as they don't eat ants, it MIGHT even need to be the specific species of ants from the are they are from, but I wouldn't risk it either way.

[@robinferdinandsen7122]

The standing in the corner and stretching your arm made a huge difference. It really showed just how huge the enclosure is 😊

[@ashm7955]

Petko: Surely this plant can't get any larger Begonia: This isn't even my final form

[@Helveteshit]

Add two mirrors against the wall and ceiling on fourtyfive degree angle on left and right side of the junglearium. That way, your lightsource will cast more even light throughout the enclosure. Reducing the 'shade spots' to a degree. Which might help some plants.

[@Miss_Mellie_Girl]

It's beautiful, Petko! I like your idea of blowing the humid air outside. That should help with the mold issues also.

[@Secret_Squirrel_Scottishgamer]

So this is where antscanda ants were escaping to using a portal!!! wow.😂😂👀👀

[@Venom-kf6jp]

I like your confidence. This is the biggest fully bioactive vivarium built by one person I have found. It's incredible. I check every day for more content on the Junglearium. More junglearium videos plz.

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

When you trim the plants, try to get them to root. Put them in water and wait for them to produce roots. Have to check out what light they need and how to trim the ends, some need angled cuts. Also there are rerooting powders that some plants need. Just a thought it will give you more plants, that you know like the enclosure.

[@dshobe720]

Loks really nice brother that creeping fig is going everywhere! Loads of people seem worried about the ants. Dart frogs eat ants in the wild seems like supplemental food to me. The mold issue can be fixed with circulating fans simply moving the air inside the enclosure not venting it out of the enclosure. A couple of computer fans 120mm mounted to bliw across the ceiling to keep spores from having enough settled moisture on the ceiling to germinate their spores. The fungus(mold) will still be in the Junglarium just under leaves where springtails can eat it.

[@OG_BiggusDickus]

Ah, you're right, I just approached the ants as a pest that people usually want to eliminate. They're such cool creatures though, I've always wanted to capture a queen after the local mating flights after they shed their wings. You can tell if it's a queen ant by looking at them closely they have what are called wing scars where obviously their wings use to be attached, if you find out when your local species mates they're found pretty easily because they land shed their wings and scurry around looking for an appropriate place to begin a nest. If you're interested AntsCanada has a great channel all about keeping ants as well as great videos on starting your own colony.

[@dshobe720]

@OG_BiggusDickus LOL I've been watching antscanada since he was still in Canada making grout nests. Thanks for the recommendation though, his tropical ants he keeps now are interesting. Super glad his channel blew up for him.

[@triedxtrue]

i love that my hobbies have collided as a plant person + arachnid lover. you’re also right about the plant in the far left corner, it’s a Cebu Blue Pothos and will happily take in full light exposure. when given something to climb, because it’s an epiphyte, the leaves will grow huge and get fenestrations!

[@Draculiana]

The tall plant is an Alocasia Zebrina, they propagate themselves through corms (small bulbs). The small leaf probably belongs to a baby. You might have to remove some in the future, sometimes i find 10 or more when i repott an Alocasia.

[@frankallen8440]

On the first tour of this dark den you showed a barren alcove and said it would become a terrarium. I said sure. The transition is beyond amazing. I believe by increasing the air flow and venting to the exterior you will reduce or eliminate the mold growth on the ceiling. Thank you for sharing.

[@tarantuhalla]

The junglearium looks amazing... thinking that my Monocentropus balfouri communal is a big project for me, but this is another level. Cheers from Zabrze

[@lillycullen2235]

I am so indescribably jealous of your creeping fig! That variety is incredibly rare over here in Aus and very expensive. Your's looks so happy and lush! All your plants are clearly loving it in there!

[@deynaweatherly4331]

18:42 a little bit of bleach water one part bleach two-part water will help get rid of that mold and will help keep it from coming back

[@Colorista_1]

Omg Petko! Ants shouldn’t have a place in the Dark Den. If they start moving, they can kill your Tarantulas and other spiders. Not a good critter to have around your beautiful pets. They can also kill some reptiles. I would find a to permanently exterminate them. Many collectors have lost their tarantulas to ants. The junglearium is absolutely gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the completed enclosure with its permanent residents. Blessings!

[@TheDarkDen]

Can't do much now, I hope frogs will take care of them!

[@giorgiannpinzon505]

I appreciate so much the enthusiasm and passion you show for every living being that crosses your path, not just the most popular or big or striking ones. Every little centipede, worm and moss feels loved. It's powerful and it's moving. Thank you petko.

[@velazquezn]

Depending what you are going to keep there you can use geraniol is a extract from some geranium plants. Is a natural repelent for fleas and mosquito (very known by dog owners) but work fine with ants. Even some water cologne have geraniol and I flood ants nest with that kill them all or make them move. Was the only thing that worked in a pharaoh ants pest in my home. Be sure is friendly with any creature you will kept there.

[@danielangel5887]

Petko has had enough; "SEND LOCATION" lol

[@zebedeemadness2672]

Maybe try some orchids across the top, just don't bury the roots, just cover with a little moss at most.

[@dianeleach9097]

As we say in UK.."ALOT OF BLOOD, SWEAT,and TEARS" went into making this humongus enclosure..its also very deep(width)..you could lay down in there and your feet wouldnt even touch the end! Its fantastic dedication!

[@PeacePeopleJr]

Hey Pekto, did you check out SerpaDesign's 600 gallon tank vivarium? He's got some pretty good tips that might be useful for your home jungle. Looking forward to see which animals are going to live in the jungle!

[@cyberBIGGT]

I had an ongoing ant problem. They were every where in the house. If there was any hint of meat or sugar they were all over it in minutes. The only thing that worked was Borax & Sugar, 1:1 ratio. Worked so well. Killed off all ants and stopped new ones from coming back in the house😇

[@aperson558]

kills every other insect too though

[@akeemsmith2291]

@antscanada ants escaped and moved into your juglearium 😂😂😂

[@technoraptor7778]

Those are small garden centipedes. They are adults...they are just that small..and perfect for a natural jungle enclosure like that.

[@tylerstegman6846]

The ants could be an issue in the future. They will attack anything that bothers their territory and their power is in numbers. Personally i would try to exterminate them all.

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

Find the predator of the ants.

[@TheDarkDen]

Easier said then done...I'm hoping frogs will take care of them in the future!

[@harrybrooks1710]

A small skink species will work

[@harrybrooks1710]

I can’t add photos or idd show you what I use

[@waynecummins9713]

Frogs will eat the ants in a few days. Mine eat anything that moves 😋

[@Meruha12]

I was shocked when you nearly vanished in that corner! 😂 really put the size into a new perspective! I very much enjoy those deep dives into the whole built and set up for such a huge junglearium ❤

[@larrycottman4793]

You need to get rid of the ants immediately 😬

[@voodoochile7581]

But how?

[@larrycottman4793]

@@voodoochile7581 that's a good question..if he could contact Ants Canada, he's a ant keeper he could probably help

[@nikimartinu9134]

Petko please make sure that the fans are stainless steel, otherwise they'll rust. Love the junglarium!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

The two plants of the same genus you mentioned, the huge one and the smaller one, are Begonias. They're amazing I'm so jealous. I wish the plants in my crestie's viv would grow like that! Brilliant project.

[@lillycullen2235]

Me too! My begonias always hate everything I do XD

[@Do_Odles]

The white marks on the roof may also be mineral/hard water deposits from the mister water....if you use RO (reverse osmosis) water, it should prevent this. (It also has the added benefit of keeping glass clear -not leaving any residue/mineral deposits on the glass)

[@alphaencounter]

Petko ants are not in your control. These things happen. Your friend will be disappointed but she will understand. This looks amazing. I showed this to my 11month old and he smiles Every time you talk about your animals. I hope he grows up to be as passionate about animals.

[@pebcak420]

when you put the fan heading OUT you should find some sort of airlocking system to prevent critters trying to come in

[@CamponicoAnts]

As an antkeeper.. this is pretty cool... Can you imagine? Free ants!! :D Amazing setup! Would love something like that in the future!

[@coverhoeven2904]

White ants are termites, they dont look like termites to me and appear orange as well. That would mean a Myrmica and they grow insane big colonies. What do you think ?

[@Tonberry88]

Just an FYI for everyone wondering how many Gallons 1,500 is. A regulation size Hot tub/spa at an Apartment Community or Gym is around 1,000 Gallons.

[@zepmaster5766]

wont the ants pose a danger to the frogs and lizards?

[@nikonanne]

Not really, those ants are opportunistic, not great hunters, he'll be fine

[@sdqsdq6274]

you can add on more room at the sides , more planting space

[@marcelgaming1381]

I was able to identify the ant species, this is Solenopsis fugax. They are actually making large colonies and can get up to 100 000 workers even. They can sting too but seldom get through human skin because of their small size. Ants with stingers are bad for any pets you keep though because they can poison smaller animals with it if they have a size of 4-6 cm for example. Their ant venom is potent for smaller animals. Solenopsis fugax is still on the more harmless side. Tetramorium bicarinatum and a bit bigger species can be dangerous. Make sure those ants have no access to your tarantulas especially during the molting phase.

[@ezri5631]

antscanada recently made what i would think might be a bigger enclosure project! doesnt matter none the less as both looks amazing.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

What an emotional roller coaster! I'm so sad that the moths were eaten by ants that came out of nowhere, but so happy to see some of the rubber duckies still trucking around!! The junglearium is proving to be anything but boring!

[@toocold8985]

Looks amazing . I know I follow a lot of peeps that do this kinda thing and I’ve never seen something so large and attn to detail . Remarkable as always

[@valahnuk3593]

I kind of like that there is not that much vegetation on the top. It makes it look like a mountain where the vegetation getting less and less the further up you go 😊

[@ponglee9725]

The isopod at 8:22 may be Armadillidium vulgare or Armadillo officinalis. Can't be too sure without close ups.

[@25pence]

I can send a photo of my mums living room all self made by her a 60 year old woman, some vivs are 10ft long 8ft tall 4ft deep. Not lying at all it’s impressive, for her iguanas, tegus and Bosc monitors all made from wood and glass on runners, not as a competition what you have done is astonishing and wonderful but I reckon my mum might have you with a living room full of giant home self made and painted vivs ;) love your stuff

[@yghostest]

hey Petko, i don't think connecting the ventilation system to the outside will be a good idea since you live in a colder region, and overall it seems like a complicated solution that might end up causing problems. You should consider buying dehumidifiers, they REALLY help. Also the ac helps too

[@randomunlistedvids]

I have a 1501 gallon enclosure. Just trust me bro.

[@thenightscythe2030]

For the Mold/Mildew on the Top part, you can get a spray online that can deal with that... It is like a Tephlon Spray, i just cant think of the name right now

[@OmegaS-117]

Better give AntsCanada a call

[@thorstone3515]

Well the small yellow ants are most likly Lasius Flavus - Yellow Meadow Ants.

[@sandywalter9728]

Petco... ask Ants Canada about your ant colony! He is King of Ants 🐜!

[@technoraptor7778]

It really is beautiful..all the plants are so healthy and happy

[@dillonbowers8950]

Hey that drywall will absorb moisture and get ruined and grow mold all the walls and ceiling need to be waterproofed

[@austinalexander6240]

Paul Cuffaro big fish tanks I would say are bigger DIY enclosures but not sure if you’d consider it yourself.

[@KyleCarpenter-e2t]

Would love to see you consider keeping ant colonies, ants I feel are underrated. From someone that has kept reptiles and fish for 13yrs, I’ve always over looked ants until falling into hard times, loosing your house and having to find homes for your collection, first time in years I had no routine and nothing to care for. Few days after moving into an apartment, had an ant invasion and gave me a new respect for ants which got me curious about them. Long comment but want to shout out to those that have been thought hard times and found a positive and productive way to cope with life situations. I love the videos and naturalistic enclosures and would love to see what enclosures you could make for ants💪🏻🤙🏻✌🏻🔥🐜🤞🏻

[@sandywalter9728]

He should ask Ants Canada!

[@BobbyStork]

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[@binkyboo4793]

Looking amazing Petko! It's going to be unreal when it's all done.

[@Daniel-zz9np]

The duck is eating spider isopods! This should be on a T shirt with an awesome figure :D

[@roycov89]

Begonia species plants are perfect for paludariums/terrariums. These plants love high humidity 70 to 80%

[@PeteDoesGames]

What kind of lizards are you planning on adding? Looks like it could be perfect for some emerald tree skinks

[@TheDarkDen]

Too big, I will add tiny lizards that can't eat frogs ^^

[@CaptIronfoundersson]

No matter what you say online, no matter how correct, there will always be some jackass saying it's wrong. Don't listen to idiots. Don't give them one second of your time. Your work is incredibly impressive.

[@suzannebauer6234]

I think this is my favorite project by you! I can't wait to see the JUNGLEARIUM grow and change!

[@Wisdom4G]

How about fish tanks? Joey, kingofdiy, built a 2000 gallon aquarium. And there is another guy I watch who built a 3000 gallon aquarium and is currently working on a 4500!

[@Himmelwaise]

The mold on the ceiling... Could it be lime? Stains from hard water? Sprayed there from the misting System? And dryed off?

[@DR-gt2vh]

There are little white spheres on the ceiling. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naGzdaSQhrSBaJIsi=FHNbrnaCdC3YqmMK&t=1113 on the left side of the screen (watch in 1080p on monitor or TV).

[@ryanbrooks5692]

This is a nice idea until you accidentally add a bug that’s able to infest, sometimes it’s easy to control a population of something, but sometimes it’s not.

[@cartilagehead]

the raphidophora tetrasperma will do much better if it's given a tree trunk or branch to climb on

[@CuRLy_SRH]

You need to have ventilation wherever you have moisture accumulation or mold will grow

[@km7226]

You need to install a fan, to avooid this mold on ceiling

[@tommiebenjamin]

My favorite part was the ducky eating spider isopods!

[@astrogumbie2399]

The Mold is something you need to address its from high a continuous supply of sitting Moisture you need to add a Small fan to the top area to Circulate the Air which will keep the Mold from setting up easy

[@Mitchcraft.]

It’s looking wonderful Petko. I can’t wait for more developments on it.

[@danielpinnock9455]

Are you going to add some aquatic plants? Would really look cool😊

[@Alecsweet3057]

LOVE THE SHIRT MY FRIEND!!! OMG IM GONNA BUY IT!! NICE!🕷

[@roderickbalt8993]

Very funny that the smallest creatures are in the biggest enclosure😂 until he fills it up

[@IfSoGirl88]

Did you say... "duck is eating spider isopods"? in the end? That is what I heard anyway 🤣😂

[@Lightman0359]

Its hard to see in the video, but is there a chance the mold is actually water staining from the misting system?

[@VIPMorphscrystal]

Love it❤ that begonia will continue to grow. It is loving it in there.

[@wmd40]

at the end i think you said something about the duckies surviving the spiders...."duckies didn't get eaten by spiders"??? hahaha

[@flamose1]

In regards to the ants, I would try to take pictures of them and post it on r/antkeeping. They could be any number of species based on your location, I live in southern Ontario, and have a species that looks about the same and mine could either be thief ants or yellow meadow ants, two very different species. Based off how quickly the colony grew, it could be fire ants, or pharaoh ants, but I don't know where you live.

[@SaraJean85]

Mold? Maybe hard water and minerals from the spraying of water.. is it filtered water.. if not I bet that is what it is cus mold penetrates what it grows on

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for the presentation

[@DoctorPolski]

Getting really exciting now. 😁

[@larrykelbaughjr.1831]

Beautiful setup!!! 1500 gallon tank?? That's big!!!

[@michaelfishstein6356]

Those are solenopsis fugax a type of thief ant theyre pretty cool

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video update looking good Petcko

[@tracybowling1156]

You are an awesome builder of beautiful habitats!

[@stevenbaker43]

You're junglearium is like an zoo quality, its that amazing, even if its not the biggest its still amazing keep up the work. Have a nice day.😁

[@ehr0x]

That looks amazing!! gratz on all the stuff, bTW try to isolate the bulb holder the best that you can, because it ill get corroded by the moisture system and also to protect the animals inside, they can make a bride and die electrocuted. Just a tip. See ya on the next video...

[@ronalbanesi1594]

What’s up been a subscriber since the beginning of ur channel. The jungle looks good and growing in nice. God bless and to all a bless day 🙏❤️ keep up the good work

[@DaleBEATBOX]

Looks awesome, I was sceptical at first but you've done a Stella job

[@instinct-8991]

Can Isopods crossbreed?

[@christopherjones5658]

Im not good at making videos but im actually working on a setup quite alot bigger than this for a pair of frilled dragons and doing the same style but taller of course. Id love some advice and ways to make it cheaper as its costing more than a small car 😅

[@jippedo]

How do you get fresh air into the den? It might be interesting to find an HRV style fan that can exhaust the stale indoor air, and bring in the outdoor air while regulating its temperature. Unless you have that, and I just missed that part 🫠

[@OhRiista]

Can't wait for the next video!

[@MuRevo122]

Petko, the two moth species you got are stuning!

[@LesPeterGuitarJam]

Awww what a cute little enclosure... Adorable...

[@gianlucaortu2292]

😊I confirm!!! junglearium is really huge!!!!!!🤩

[@kaidenworrell7828]

Please consider a water spider dolomedes genus for this will be really cool

[@mariestubbs4606]

The junglearium is coming along nicely cant wait for the frogs n lizards to take up residence ..

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@lostcrusader9266]

You can dump boiling water on them but that will kill plants u can also use hydrogen peroxide but it will be best to just dig them out if you possibly can be

[@misterflamingo]

Petko going full i have fhe biggest mode 😂