Nano Paludarium Tutorial - EASY Beginner Friendly Guide

In this video I’ll be showing you how to make a nano paludarium in a jar! Paludariums can often seem daunting to make, but I’m here to tell you they are not. This video is perfect for beginners and I’ll show you just how easy it is to make a beautiful mini ecosystem in a jar! There is no better way to bring a snippet of nature indoors. Hope you enjoy the video!:)
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Plants:
Fern moss
Hypnum moss
Peperomia sp
Fittonia
Peperomia Verticillata
Baby tears
Hydeocotyle tripartita
Duckweed
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[@geenskeen]

I'd love to see an update on how this system is doing and how you care for it!

[@rosesawyer4864]

I love paludariums! I'm excited about the possibility of starting Small.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Yes the small ones are super fun to make & a great way to get started😃

[@jannatal-naim4455]

I just about to learn making my very first terrarium and have been having this kind of idea of a water feature in it for several weeks without even being aware that it is called paludarrum, and today I accidentally came across your video! I'm so excited to start on my lil project now that I can learn directly here 😍😍😍

[@TerrariumDesigns]

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[@sharan-cu5tc]

liked subbed with all notifications on very excited to make this tommorrow😁

[@akirahappy8008]

So cute!! I really enjoyed watching you make this, I am excited to make my own and this made it seem much easier. I feel much more confident now!

[@charlenegarcia5144]

I love this one... I can't wait to try it. Thank you for putting all the information underneath the "more" section, this was totally helpful... Ur a Dream 💝.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found it helpful & thank you for watching:)

[@BradyChuong-mr2ri]

Mine looks AMAZING

[@MdMehediHassan-hq9gc]

Very unique project.....!

[@morneschaap2944]

What a lovely build! Thanks for sharing.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you like it!

[@morneschaap2944]

Your channel and book has been a huge inspiration! 😊

[@anjobugayongiii6250]

Your videos are very helpful sir. Keep it up!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! & thank you for watching😃

[@ellem7258]

This is beautiful makes me think about to start one. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No problem! Thank you for watching:)

[@randomvielleuse527]

Wow! So beautiful and so clearly explained! Thank you. Liked and subscribed.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it😃

[@randomvielleuse527]

@@TerrariumDesigns I really did. So many “how to” videos are full of endless drivel that I end up just not watching them. This was straight forward and to the point with great details. ☺️

[@santauxia]

Pretty cool

[@lukepizza]

we definitely need an update

[@blakehoward2804]

I like this channel 😊

[@ninjakirby96]

Love it

[@Bebo-pf1mp]

This looks amazing-

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@PauloMontoyaTlacuilo]

amazing

[@aydinuuu7141]

awesome

[@GeckoTech_Engineer]

I have spare coffee jar and want to make a terrarium so I might try this

[@user-gs2ht7hc8o]

Awesome video! I have never made a paludarium but I want to. I was just wondering if I could make one and leave the lid off to help prevent mold. Or do I need to leave the lid on for it to work?

[@minagica]

I was wondering if a paludarium like this could be a thing!!!!

[@oniongarlic1516]

Nice ! How often do u have to change the water ?

[@andrewclark293]

Are water changes required for this set up and how often should they be done?

[@hintergamer4409]

I wanna do one like this as will if I wanna keep it long term how often would you recommend changing the water or is it even necessary??

[@nathanholy]

Does the water get dirty after a week? Because I saw on another comment that you change it once a week? Or do the springtails take care of that too?

[@isa758]

Hello, how can I prevent the substrate from becoming soaked with water? I have a drainage layer but it releases the water to the substrate.

[@G-67r]

Very great video I have one question. How comes fresh air in the paludarium?

[@izHobo]

photosynthesis

[@Authent1Kx]

Where do you recommend buying plants and animals at?

[@sierr4_alcika]

Did you do water changes??

[@leolecal]

I have stumbled upon this video and I'm blown away. I have kept aquariums before but now I live in a tiny apartment with cats that like to hunt a lot! This video is giving me some ideas that are perfect to scratch that itch. Do I have to water it or is it self sustained? I am to build a small squared version (10x10x15cm) do I have to have a lid? Thx in advance

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! Yes a lid is recommended to trap the humidity for the moss & plants. It will need very infrequent watering & I do water changes every week or so, but other then that it’s relatively maintenance free. You should definitely have a gig at making one!😃

[@Non123_]

Great work! May I know what kind of animals can paludariums of this size can hold, if any? (Aside from spring tails)

[@flyingdutchman_NL]

Snails

[@Non123_]

@@flyingdutchman_NL thanks!

[@flyingdutchman_NL]

@@Non123_ you're welcome :)

[@anabanananaa]

Are the springtails essential for the survival or is it optional because I don’t have any and im not allowed to get any🤔

[@goldenfreiza1035]

Yes they are. Mold and other stuff will grow without them killing the palladarium

[@kristadietz6632]

How often does it need to be cleaned to prevent mold?

[@minebeeen3928]

Not at all if I have a clean up crew like springtails and woodlouse

[@minebeeen3928]

*isopods

[@Sammy12346]

The water won’t get stagnant dirty and smelly?

[@astridvb]

Hello, got a question. I have many house plant and working on a terrarium, it has a opening that can't be close. will the springtail's hurt my other plants?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No springtails won’t hurt the plants at all:) you can always cover the opening with something like a clear acrylic disc or Saran wrap if you’re still worried

[@leonardterlevic4765]

I have tried making terrariums and paludariums like theese but the majority of the plants would die off because of overwatering. How do I know when the tank has enough water?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

The key is to keep the substrate damp but not wet. Using something like a fine mist spray bottle really helps

[@n19kolas63]

What is the smallest paludarium size that can include small fish and small frogs?

[@conegamingofficial]

paper towel

[@d_b_specter]

im making this in a slightly larger scale replica should i add taddpoles or small fish?

[@anabanananaa]

If it’s a bit bigger than this I think you can add tiny aquatic snails to clean up algae, but if it’s way bigger than you might be able to add shrimp and other small fish

[@giovanni3898]

can you use plain water or it has to be distilled?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

You can use tap water, but it’s best if it’s; dechlorinated tap water, rain water, distilled water or RO water :)

[@andersuddevalla989]

can you take moss from the nature outside or will it not grow?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

You can but it’s a case of trial & error:)

[@gabrielsstopmotion1959]

I have a question I have a large jar and I am trying to make my first paludarium but the jar opening is a little tight but enough to fit stuff in and my hand but I am missing super for large rocks I have and what i want to ask is it ok to use large rocks and for the wall and is it fine if the water are is a little small

[@elijahching]

This is all of your preference - that's the beauty of it! If the jar opening is too small, try to use tweezers, he has a great toolset for like $10 in the description. As long as your water isn't touching the soil you're fine!

[@gabrielsstopmotion1959]

ok ill try that

[@-Masculine]

bro i live in a dry area, the plant species I can find are also limited. How can I make a paludarium cheaply and profitably? Can you make a video about it? Goodtimes.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Hey! I like that idea! A native paludarium build🤔 thanks😃

[@rad1oo]

Wtf do you mean profitably

[@Cocinaybienestar]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@TerrariumDesigns]

💚

[@lucasgosz5789]

Where do you get your plants?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Often from reptile shops, they usually stock a good range of tropical plants

[@seyyah8670]

Minik bitkiler zamanla büyümüyor mu?

[@GeckoTech_Engineer]

They do but I don’t think they do as fast

[@GildedToast]

how often did you water it?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

As it’s closed I very rarely need to water it:)

[@BrianLeposki]

How long will the water last before evaporating?

[@minebeeen3928]

It wont

[@minebeeen3928]

Well at least if it's a closed terrarium (with a lid) because It will just have its own atmosphere which is pretty cool because u don't have to water it at all

[@Kero_editz]

First

[@terrarium_arts]

#3 PLEASE DO A FACE REVEAL

[@KALKAN_36]

wait.... some springtails appeared in my terrarium and I was thinking that was a bad thing. I kill them all ;(

[@Munz_is_at_your_house]

Some aren’t springtails, if they don’t jump and don’t have antennas then they aren’t sprintaols and are pests

[@lingnarzihary2492]

Damn your thumb nails are small.