Six Years Ago I Put Saltwater in a Jar, This Happened | Natural Saltwater Ecosphere 6 Year Update

[@esijash]

What a refined gentleman and his ecosystem

[@LifeinJars]

Why thank you good sir

[@ALaughingMan]

I thought this was a bothered baroness and her bottled biomes... I need glasses. The audio diddnt help >.< All in jest, I have to agree with you OP!

[@k2a2l2]

i am inclined to agree with this statement

[@isaiahmoore-jb1sy]

Love the profile picture

[@esijash]

@@isaiahmoore-jb1sy thanks lol

[@aurora_dawn123]

I can't believe it's been six years since this jar was setup, I still remember when it was built, and remember the sadness I felt when the crab died.

[@christheghostwriter]

I remember that from years ago. I watched some of his vids during the lockdowns. When this video first popped up, I wasn't sure if I had seen this ecosystem before. Then he got to the death of the crab and I was sad all over again

[@0ThrowawayAccount0]

This right here is among the purest of the internet. **THIS** is what the internet is for. Protect this man.

[@ellielynn8219]

Agreed!

[@Karebear9001]

I have a sealed 23 year old jar of water and rocks from the Great Lakes. There's still algae in there! Your channel is fun, thanks for your work

[@scorchinggoat9589]

post it

[@vitamins-and-iron]

post it

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

It post

[@Karebear9001]

@@scorchinggoat9589 i can do a video of it later today, I just put up a pic (idk how YT works much so 🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@carbonation28]

I wonder if algae and stuff from these sealed jars would be useful for research, to like measure contaminants and mutations etc.

[@tohitarmorclass0846]

this feels like a classic youtube video, and i cant stress enough how happy that makes me

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks! :)

[@ancientsociety653]

@@LifeinJars like ants canada in his prime

[@AmazingRebel23]

@@ancientsociety653When did he fall off?

[@ancientsociety653]

@@AmazingRebel23 I guess you could say he's in his prime right now. His vivarium is on a completely different level than anything else he's done. This video just reminds me of when he was getting the production formula right in his videos, and then hit his stride.

[@therealpanahabob]

Ahhh. The good ol days before YouTok.

[@CarminaEnoctis]

It’s so nice to find someone else who finds meiofauna a interesting as I do-and can put names to them. And has a good way to film them! Thank you to all the patreons!

[@realityisenough]

Algae in the toilets at work

[@fnamelname9077]

As someone who lives in a jar, this speaks to me in unspeakable ways.

[@chto3ugodno]

Sort of living in closed ecosystem myself.

[@fnamelname9077]

@@chto3ugodno It's the thing to do these days I guess

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

​@@fnamelname9077😂😂

[@williamwilliam5066]

In think you mean ineffable. Unspeakable means awful.

[@fnamelname9077]

​@@williamwilliam5066 I did not, actually. I was being self-derogatory. I could also have said "unmentionable". But I appreciate the spirit of correction nonetheless.

[@nicolelebel9872]

I didn't have "crying over the life of a teeny crab" on my to-do list today but here we are. Miss you little buddy.

[@pbrown7501]

> dapper suit > funky groove > eulogy for crab > meticulously explains > leaves ultimate sigma

[@amber_amber101]

fr tho why is he so incredibly sexy Almost as sexy as his biology lab

[@TheIndigo1child]

Haha right ... This guy is weird AF and it has nothing to do with his interests in biology or science.

[@hadrian.2796]

These videos always give me a uncomfortable reminder of my mortality and the passage of time. Thank you for updating us though its always nice to check in.

[@LifeinJars]

You're welcome and I'm sorry

[@chasjetty8729]

We’re all sorry, and also thankful. It’s a wonderful short life. We should all do something with it. And these jars, along with my own and now my kids ecosystems, bring me near limitless joy and comfort from knowing when I’m gone my home ,my ‘jar’ if you will, will be ok. Partly because I set it up and raised it well enough. And partly because life, ah, finds a way. Thank you Dr Malcom, thank you existentially conflicted commentor, and thank you life in jars guy.

[@dortot1]

I enjoy life, but it doesn't last forever here. I was wise enough to follow follow Jesus so I will continue on after I am dead here, because my sins will no longer keep me from being in Heaven with him when done here. Get to know the savior who can readily be found in the Holy Bible.

[@Vintagestep]

I was a bit disgusted with my feed, I fell into a rabbit-hole that wasn't healthy, then I decided to clean it and this guy showed up, I feel healed!

[@harlebee]

Now I'm curious as to what the unhealthy rabbit hole contained...

[@Vintagestep]

@@harlebee Dating commentary and podcasts, a lot of superficial and shallow stuff, to the point I wonder if that people is even real or they're just acting. Also a lot of complains from every side about modern dating... A lot of content creators that appeal to specific opinions to farm views more than healthy advices...

[@dre4011]

​@@Vintagestep I've been there too in the past year I did the same thing..👌👍

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

I did this once as a kid, and I was able to get a bunch of stuff from Lake Michigan into a one gallon glass jug, and it remained alive for a few years, until my mother uncorked it and tossed it as rotten.

[@straightfrommissouri]

Lol that poor ecosystem got totally screwed huh? 😵

[@IANF126]

the "having the time of my life" on the back of that shirt seals that image, really brings it to the next level.

[@LifeinJars]

Haha, yes

[@MinecraftMomma]

And this is why people need to shower after getting home from the beach

[@anthonyscott9936]

Cause everyone has crabs!

[@alexneff]

😂😂😂

[@Aisha-721]

​@@anthonyscott9936LoL 😂

[@GretchenTheGreat]

Omg I’m trying to look past that fact that keeps being intrusive like a devil on my shoulder… I’m like oh cool how fascinating the ocean…. The devil but how many baths have you had since your last time in the water? 😂

[@Frogheppoherer]

Dude I always shower when I leaving at the beach

[@science_and_anonymous]

I have both graduated college and will be going for my PhD in the time this jar has been going...What an experiment!

[@thedingo8833]

Congratulations!! Your parents must be so very proud! I’m a 60 year old lady and I promise you your parents hearts are simultaneously melting again exploding at the same time at your achievements! Good job good job!

[@NatAndGaz]

I think it’s depressing to know that we’ve all lived our free lives while these unsuspecting animals ended up captured in a jar all these years.

[@MichaelBoltonsEntireCatalog]

PhD = Piled High & Deep ....or "Poor and Hungry Doctor"

[@Gexps]

Thank you for this humorous and intellectual course into life in jars? in the most gentlemanly way possible, truly a masterclass in your field.

[@LifeinJars]

You're very welcome

[@YochevedDesigns]

You're looking mighty dapper! RIP crabby, you are missed. 🦀

[@grahammc88]

What happened to the starfish????

[@nedread6700]

Lunch

[@Grinch33]

Well how do you think the crab got that big?

[@kzookid2051]

I love your channel. Even in a jar after six years, there's something new to explore. I'm amazed at how clear the water is.

[@Breadfan1280]

Well done young man, still applauding your dapper attire! Sir David Attenborough would be proud of your efforts.

[@LifeinJars]

Why thank you

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

American anglers and fish farmers often add salt to freshwater for creating longevity and vigor in freshwater fish. It helps with the slime coat and other issues. Since your saltwater ecosystem is your most successful experiment, have you considered adding salt to a new freshwater ecosystem (with an exact duplicate with no salt as a control) to see if there is a noticeable change in vigor and longevity. I'm thinking of how, in the distant future, terraforming planets will be a thing as we establish colonies out in the stars. Once we figure out faster, better modes of transport, we'll need ways to preserve and prepare species for transport. Salt to freshwater ecosystems may be a gateway into this type of research...a way for you to inspire budding future scientists that might one day be working in this fairly new field of study.

[@dogdog4386]

This is a great idea!

[@gigaslave]

It might be interesting to see how much salt it takes to improve conditions, start with 1/4 teaspoon and slowly increase the amount added.

[@Reptile1404]

This is very common in the aquascaping/fishkeeping hobby. Adding salt to a tank is a great way to temporarily strengthen a fish’s immune system, or assist them in fighting infection. It’s actually bad for freshwater plants, however, and is recommended to be removed through water changes after a short period of time.

[@LifeinJars]

That sounds very interesting, I'll add it to the list :)

[@Kraus-]

Freshwater plants and algae are not as tolerant of salt as fish are.

[@xTheReaper666]

Had to pause it at 8:37 to come here and say im with you. I was sitting here trying my hardest to see the colors you're describing only to find out you are also colorblind! Talk about the blind leading the blind 🤣

[@Fasciseus]

I love your ability to roll those Latin names so easily off your tongue. You have my admiration.

[@MaridoDoFelps]

He does pronounce them wrong very often, but he says them in such an adorable accent that i don't even care lol

[@Wiswaswes]

@@MaridoDoFelpsbecause he says them in dutch

[@MaridoDoFelps]

@@Wiswaswes Well actually no, he says them in latin/greek (usually latin but sometimes greek is used for scientific names), language they are in, but with a dutch accent. Which again, I find adorable, but makes it slightly incorrect. This is all I'm saying. He says the words correctly essentially, but with the wrong pronunciation, which makes it wrong. Latin is latin and has a specific pronunciation, even if you are saying them while speaking another language. You do not say Carpe Diem with an english accent, you say it with latin accent XD

[@joshiewhite]

Latin pronunciation is nothing compared to the Dutch language.

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

He sounds dutch even in latin 😂😂😂.

[@frankblangeard8865]

The crab died of loneliness when you were gone on holiday. 4:27 It didn't know if you were ever coming back!

[@nk6122]

😢

[@BitBlink]

To this day, this is still one of the most entertaining KZbin channels I’ve ever found. AntsCanada is also very good! Thank you for your very interesting and entertaining work. 😊

[@rockateart9752]

I would never compare life in jars to Antscanda, Brady (leon the lobsters) or JustJoshing (and more) 2nd worst eco channel I have watched. But I don't watch many. Sorry if I hard you.

[@Karebear9001]

@@rockateart9752 yeah ants Canada is just clickbait bullshit storytelling, can't stand that dude

[@BitBlink]

@@rockateart9752 I’m not comparing them. Thanks for your reply. :)

[@rockateart9752]

@@BitBlink oh, my bad

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks so much!

[@mq9047]

My favorite part of these videos is when we… you know… *take a bit of a closer look*

[@LifeinJars]

That is... you know... quite fun

[@opercula]

From USA, Love it, love it, LOVE IT !! 6 years !! Can you believe it !!

[@ataxy]

you should try a sort of magnetic movement system in the jar to keep it sealed while still having water movement

[@Shewie01]

Randomly found this in my feed, maddest vid on YT but strangely captivating, have a thumbs up from me

[@alekszzz]

this is a historic occasion

[@SuperSmith]

I just watched that first video last night. What a perfect coincidence.

[@cheshirewitch7560]

I'm in school for marine biology, and I find this so incresibly fascinating! I'll be in Florida later this summer, and I'm totally bringing some jars with me to start little ecosystems for myself to study in Tennessee. I'm definitely going to make one from the many mountain creeks near my home as well. It should be fun seeing the difference in life and growth between the jars. I can't wait!

[@shawn1819]

You should vlog it and post it on your channel. I used to wana be a marine biologist so bad wen i wuz younger. I have like 15 tanks set up so im basically an amateur one

[@dwarfhernandez6636]

Father fish calls them Resurrection jars! 😁

[@Jess-cu2ls]

Can't say how much I enjoy this channel, will be watching this video as soon as I get home from work

[@Debbie4729]

I love this! As a kid I got amazed at a gutter that didn't drain well,and it contained green slime over mud,and then it had a white worm that stretched it's snout(?I think,or whatever)out long to it's destination.This was in an urban area that had so little of the wild things that I wanted to see.I absolutely love little ecosystems that can be studied.You hit the nail on the head as far as I am concerned! It would be so cool to also figure out what the very tiny creatures are.I am so glad you posted this,because I was so sad that the ocean water seemed hopelessly dead.

[@LifeinJars]

I love that story :)

[@Ghost225100]

this is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time

[@sharonjack8582]

So interesting. Aquatic life FASCINATES me. I have glass tanks all over my house including many small systems like yours except mine are freshwater. Now I want to try saltwater. THANK YOU so much for this!! USA

[@slothvr5752]

Fantastic video, thanks for following up! I enjoyed the video when you first released it and was pleasantly surprised to see this today all these years later

[@ryfreedman]

I like your idea and I too am colorblind. There are glasses and lenses now to correct this. I got my first pair from Enchroma. Good luck to you!

[@myleft9397]

What an amazing experiment. What a quirky video. I have no idea why KZbin recommended this but it's awesome

[@heler292]

I was just talking about this exact ecosystem with my dad over the weekend. Super cool to get an update. Great video as always!

[@beautifullybroken2458]

This reminds me of my tiny ecosystem that is brackish water with my tiny shrimp, opae ula . They are 6 years old now, and thriving! The only difference is that my lid isn’t airtight,also I have to add water every 6-8 months to keep up with what dissolves. But I went from 5 shrimp to around 60-80 maybe more?! I absolutely love watching them live and thrive, have an entire new generation and how the colors change with each generation.

[@shawn1819]

Thats so dope. Cant believe u got that many shrimp out of a jar. I have a whole shrimp tank and i cant get them to breed. How many did u start with?

[@beautifullybroken2458]

@@shawn1819 I started with 5, two died at first. But when they started breeding more and more, I did put them into a gallon tank, no pump, no filter ,just a top to the tank so nothing gets into the tank and I added white aquarium sand then crushed coral substrate to help with the ph also a few pieces of natural cholla/choya wood for hiding spots. I also added four live Marimo moss balls. Like I said, I don’t feed them, change the water, literally nothing,the ecosystem does all the work. I wish I could post pics to show you how amazing these guys are. Ohh I also added a led light to the tank and it stays on 17 hours a day,not intentionally though, lol , it came broke and I never replaced it 😂😂 ohh and I only add distilled water when it needs topped off.

[@jongoin4404]

I mean, after a couple generations of shrimp births wouldn’t you now have an ecosystem full of inbred shrimp??? I, honestly, don’t know if or how that works and I am genuinely asking and not trying to troll you in any kind of way. I am genuinely curious and I am anxiously awaiting an answer. Thanks in advance.

[@beautifullybroken2458]

@@jongoin4404 lol absolutely. But I have never even thought about that! I haven’t seen any defects in them, no extra parts or anything like that. But… now I want to, have to do some research on this. Because I want to know if inbreeding really matters with these shrimp. 🦐 Thank you for bringing this up! If you find out any info, please comment back!!

[@bengaltiger1667]

Trying a North Sea tank might be a fun project. You could put crabs and some other larger creatures in it. Anyway, it's good to see this system is still around. I was wondering about it.

[@bsb3339]

Yeah that's what I thought as well while watching the video! A naturally filled tank, that just has a few technological systems, in order to be able to support a little bit of macro fauna, would be super cool!

[@vitamins-and-iron]

@@bsb3339when you said macro fauna my mind jumped to sheep so now i have an image of a sheep stuffed into a fish tank

[@sforza209]

That would just be a fish tank.

[@bengaltiger1667]

@@sforza209 Correct

[@LifeinJars]

Yep I want to do that, still trying to find a way to keep it cool enough though (that isn't really expensive)

[@randis7785]

This was soooo cool to watch. I’ve only thought of small microbes as evil little things that need to be killed (because I work in medical and we sanitize everything), but seeing these live so long and so essential to the life in that system has given me a different perspective on microorganisms. thank you for what you do!

[@ryankieth1675]

6:52 “Eaten by everything that wanted to eat it.” Possibly my favorite line ever.

[@xItzRevenge]

Years and years ago I commented on a video that your channel was going to blow up someday. Look where we are now

[@jamesbryan1285]

Thanks for the update. We have been waiting all these years.

[@cocoman2804]

Wow it has been 6 years since I started watching already

[@dfuss2756]

Your experiment just proved something important. I hope to see how your experiment continues to evolve.

[@ekulda]

@13:00 your tank went from healthy to detritus. @13 your tank has reached a new stage of detritus but in the water ecosystem. All systems are the same with regard to life, and death. Post this detritus you will get sulphur. But great experiment. Sad for mr crabs. Your ecosystem needs sunlight and movement. In the ecosystem on land you have sunlight, and movement through air. Then the cycle will be suitable for biodiversity underwater. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dortot1]

A total of 6 years is dedication. This was enjoyable to watch because it surprised me to see the adjustments and adaptations inside the jar documented, when changes occurred.

[@g-zuschristbeatsofficial777]

At least you make these experiments with good information to give us! It's very interesting how there is always something alive in harsh environments!

[@johnpetty3574]

If possible ,could you can get a mini pump and periodically replace some of the sea water with fresh sea water. Now that i'm thinking about it more, you'd have fresh tenants coming and going.

[@asdfadfafsdfa]

its always a treat when life in jars uploads!

[@pazzieanneknexx809]

This channel really gives me a chance to gain an appreciation for all forms of life - including bacteria and microfauna - that I didn't before. Thank you!

[@LifeinJars]

My pleasure :)

[@kevinpowell7948]

I feel like the crab participated in our Hunger games 😢

[@donwise9459]

This video came up as a suggestion from KZbin. It was facinating! Nature always amazes me in its survival ability. I look forward to watching your other videos. Thanks!

[@jakerubino3233]

3:11 exactly how I built my home!

[@gabesailer1171]

Nothing excites me more than a new Life I Jars video. I’ve always been very interested in science and I can say without a shadow of doubt that this is my absolute favorite science oriented channel I have ever found. I’ve been watching for more years that in can remember, and I’m very happy that you are still providing us with such interesting content. Keep up the amazing work!

[@LifeinJars]

Wow thanks!

[@habeasdorkus3795]

I agree with Future You. He makes a good point!

[@ChrisSBF-cr6og]

What if we are exactly this just in a jar sitting on a shelf in some other life forms kitchen?

[@lolkayleen2757]

MY FAVORITE SERIES. The 2 year one is what got me to subscribe :)

[@HeyTripleJ]

First video I’ve seen of yours and I am now subscribing especially bc of the amazing comments and subscribers you have! ❤🎉 great work!! And love the community here

[@CAPTAiNC]

I instantly knew you were Dutch with that accent. Toffe vlogs jonge, blijf ze maken.

[@haukenot3345]

I had a strong feeling, but I wasn't completely sure. Thanks for clearing this up!

[@KellySmunt303]

Imagine showing this to a TV executive in the 90's and telling them this would be the future of entertainment. ❤

[@K3Y_D1SAGR33]

6 years and there is still life, what a legendary ecosphere

[@PhillipYewTree]

A round of applause for sharing your project. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HueManatee]

i love your little touches of humor

[@circlecircle00]

When I was taking reference photos of fresh water microbes, my colleague 3D printed a device that holds a phone steady while keeping it at a good focal length relative to the microscope-super useful! Maybe someone clever can help you out by linking a design that could work for your setup. Love your channel!

[@areurdytoparty]

LIJ IS THE ONLY ECOSYSTEM CHANNEL I WILL WATCH. EVER.

[@vitamins-and-iron]

what if he started a second channel

[@EffToyz]

you are too now a part of ecosystem!

[@areurdytoparty]

@@vitamins-and-iron I'd be all over that

[@tsykin]

Nice jar, please continue showing us you ecosystems ♥️

[@mr.lonewolf8199]

Looking smooth my friend

[@pittbullking87]

How interesting! I am amazed you have a stable ecosystem in that jar.

[@nekomyeggo8821]

Yes! a new post!!!

[@richchester187]

I tried the similar kind of thing. About 10 years ago I went down to looe in cornwall with a jar with sealable lid. I filled it with sea water sealed it up and left it on the kitchen windowsill and I still have a jar of clear sea water.

[@Biomass1]

Mr Crabsworth died of loneliness.

[@harveyevangelista5780]

I remember this series during pandemic time, poor little crabby 🥹

[@CoperliteConsumer]

Hows the crow project going? Im excited to hear any updates on your crow befriending project as its something i always wanted to try my self.

[@LifeinJars]

Don't worry, an update will come!

[@stereooerets8619]

Great job! I honestly opened my YT app and just started scrolling and out of curiosity saw this, very interesting and informative. Thank you sir!

[@FlamesRider69]

Fascinating!!

[@JoyceHyron]

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

[@spatbee]

RIP crab

[@mysmirandam.6618]

Poor crabbie bebe im sorry for ur loss

[@StraightOuttaPaddock]

ur videos are amazing man

[@LifeinJars]

Thanks

[@meg2831]

This is only the third video of yours that i have watched and i am really enjoying learning things and watching what happens in your jars.

[@EnyawYorlig]

Any update on making friends with the corvids?

[@LifeinJars]

Soon :)

[@ravenfox9647]

So the starfish disappeared soon after it was started? Interesting overall

[@UnstopablePatrik]

9:38 Potion Seller vibes.

[@ellipertzov4429]

Great video o love it when you go back and update on various eco systems you have set up for long term

[@AquaPeet]

Better to have two tenticles than ten twoticles! Haha! Ha! Meh....

[@Shadetreejr1967]

Very informative! And your accent is soothing.

[@monymiller4005]

I find the fact amazing that you just put water, sand and some algae in a big jar and this happened!

[@rowdyyeets4532]

What happened to the starfish? Died from not enough food sources?

[@icmpeko]

Nice! Where do you keep this jar at your place? Light? Dark? At what temperature? 🤔

[@ernestobrown9546]

I was a subscriber way back when I was all about ecospheres and foo the flowerhorn. Happy to be brought back! this is such a cool long term project.

[@jonathanjackgoodman2764]

Sure glad that into wasn't awkward in any way. Went off without a hitch. Total success.

[@PlanCPlanC]

'Split a piece of wood and you will find me. Turn over any stone and I am there.'

[@marvin95]

14:00 - for the footage like this, it would be nice to use some video processing app in order to get rid of the jittery motion.

[@ronnydarko9046]

Looks like you're ready for a pleasant afternoon good sir. Top of the mourning to you!

[@MYArt-oe2td]

I like how your videos are about stuff happening in jars it’s just so amazing Your videos are great

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

I miss the lil Young Shell. I think this was around the time I found your channel. Core memory unlocked 🥺