I Made an Ecosystem With a Mini Pond Inside, Here’s How!

In this video I show you how to make a terrarium with a mini pond. I break down each step of the build so you can easily replicate a ecosystem like this yourself! Making your own terrariums is a fun and rewarding hobby that everyone should have a go at!
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[@TerrariumDesigns]

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[@haydenlaudemann8776]

Those isopods are porcellio scaber lava. One of my favorites

[@antonellatundo6803]

@@haydenlaudemann8776 Thanks a lot for the answer :))

[@antonellatundo6803]

I have read that they live in areas with little humidity and that they need at least one completely dry area. What can you tell me about your experience? Can they stay in completely humid terrariums? naturally not the paludarium-type aquatic ones, it's a variety that I really like too and I would like to put them in woodland-type terrariums. I'm Italian and I hope that Google translator has translated well :))

[@haydenlaudemann8776]

@Antonella Tundo well they are a large species so I wouldn't recommend putting them in anything smaller than 6×6 inches. In my experience they do need a dry area. That does not mean they won't live in a humid environment but they certainly won't thrive to their fullest. It is a hardy species so it should be able to adapt fairly well. Even if they have leaf litter or hard scape to escape from moist substrate I would think they would do fine

[@antonellatundo6803]

@@haydenlaudemann8776 Thanks for the reply, you've been very helpful! I will try to breed them because they are really beautiful. At the moment I am keeping Cubaris sp Panda King very successfully but Scaber Lava would give a nice touch of color to terrariums. Good job and thanks for sharing your creations with us :))

[@BabyRichardDixon]

my favourite feature was the wood acting as if it was making a cave over the pond, also the leaf litter, moss and botanicals were spread out in a very pleasing ratio. Planting behind the hardscape had a beautiful effect that the terrarium continued outside of the terrarium like it was a real forest. In my opinion this is a 10/10 build.

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@Slugcatn]

same

[@frederickdiaz8732]

​@@jrmartinez1354k, does this look like a fucking place to talk about God? Sounds like a goofy ass bot in my opinion

[@christianjacquet4095]

@@jrmartinez1354 le bon dieu dans un aquarium ??? ! 😂

[@Trevtron24]

I've just bought your book to start my own terrarium at the age of 64 , should be an arm chair sort of job. Lol Thank you for your video much appreciated

[@boscoe5334]

A garden snail would be a really neat addition!

[@WalletOfZhongli]

Y'know, having an eco-system in your house makes it feel like there is a mini forest in the house and it makes it so much easier to breathe in.

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@lewissmith9875]

@@jrmartinez1354God bless

[@slister45]

Looking at a terrarium creates an instant sense of calm and serenity. 🌿🌱🪴🍂🪹🌾

[@sqeefsters.el.oh.el..]

​@@jrmartinez1354trump-kun is so babygirl-coded!!! n-n-n-n-n-nyaaaa~!

[@LeifRobertson-lk9vk]

I live in jungle..that is how I like it.

[@Dudeterrarium]

Porcellio scaber “Lava” is your Isopod species and it’s common morph name. Looks great!

[@TheSithApprentice]

These are the videos I always watch before bed as they are so calming relaxing and wonderful to look at

[@AlexRejba]

Such a gorgeous terrarium!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

thank you! glad you like it😃

[@TheSithApprentice]

Wow he replied

[@SandeepSingh-jp5rg]

www.youtube.com/@aquagarden1/videos

[@haydenlaudemann8776]

Those isopods are porcellio scaber lava

[@CrazyCringed]

🤓 those are porcelain scaler lava isopods

[@sombrerofish47B2]

Yes

[@InsipidCar]

@@CrazyCringed bro you make mid ass Roblox vids stop talking

[@Tinnerito]

Also known as common rough woodlouse!

[@Tinnerito]

​@@CrazyCringed 😐

[@mrdino863]

Please make more of these videos

[@angelinanorton3510]

SO soothing in the dark before 💤 and absolutely beautiful 😍

[@jannatal-naim4455]

I need this on my workdesk at the office, so badly..! 😍

[@ronduffey3997]

I’m new to terarrium making and there is lots of ideas floating around after watching that. Very very nice build and the instruction was clear and understandable. Keep up the great work

[@CardsbyMaaike]

very nice, I've been seeing glass vases everywhere, even next to the dumpsters, I've not taken them with me yet, as I'm not sure if I can do this awesome job, so I procrastinate haha, love the mini pond

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you. You should give it a go:)

[@RichardBronosky]

In the future, undo the perfect geometry of the pond (or any plastic accessory used for any purpose). I do this by submerging in boiling water. That gets most plastics soft enough to reshape by hand. Use cold water to lock in the shape. Repeat until you are satisfied, ☮️❤️🌈

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Great idea! I’ll definitely have to try that!

[@ahandfullofjosh2730]

In American we call them Rollie Pollies 😂

[@skiiminette6725]

Right 😂

[@Tihcar_x.x]

Hello American

[@npm911]

The real test is lightning bug or firefly?

[@buycefam834]

@@npm911flying lamp beetles

[@npm911]

@@buycefam834 never heard that one! Geographically where is that from?

[@-Its_Ashlee-]

This proves that not every terrarium has to be big. It must be so fun to watch all the creatures and plants grow over time. #Terrarium ❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

It truly is😃

[@jrmartinez1354]

Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@jrmartinez1354]

@@TerrariumDesigns Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior . God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤️

[@user-bx9lw5vl2p]

From India nice ecosystem 😊😊

[@manleenkaur7942]

Thank you so much for this. I am a new subscriber. Terrariums have always fascinated me since I read about one as a child, and I have always wanted to make one, even though I am no avid gardener or have any gardening background. Your videos unravelled the mystery so well. Thanks!

[@user-kx4kb7ek7f]

This is one of my favorites so far. I love the round shape of the glass it would look good in most parts of the house. Using the wood made this look like a mini forest and the acorns were a plus. Nice job.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you like it😃

[@Manj_J]

This is so cute! I love the acorn and mini pond the most!

[@MrMann703]

This is a very beautiful build, living art. My son introduced me to these types of videos, we are both going to try our hand at one.

[@lebenarium4817]

This terrarium is dope 😮. I want that mini pond so much. I want to make a new terrarium today !

[@morneschaap2944]

What a beautiful terrarium. Thanks for sharing

[@botanidanny]

you had me a ‘mini pond’ 💚💚💚

[@TerrariumDesigns]

💚

[@urbanmusiq]

This is so impressive and stunning!!

[@madworld.]

just superb !!

[@Mr-oi6gj]

I stay up late just stuck watching your videos they are very visually pleasing

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them:)

[@AntScapes1]

Beautiful build mate. Loved watching this

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks mate!

[@discoverlaurence]

Excellent upload. Thanks for the ideas.

[@Shane_Little]

Beautiful and creative!

[@wiredblitzen]

Awesome. This pond is amazing and so creative

[@thisthing4207]

all of a sudden my body moved uncontrollably and i subscribed with the bell on

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Oh no!😅💚

[@anne-marieperjean6883]

Vraiment très joli. Je vais essayer d'en réaliser un, ce sera pour moi une première !!! Je n'y avait jamais pensé avant👍👍👍👍💓💓💓

[@user-ht7vq5mk5b]

I love terrarium I madera my first in tic tac box

[@mysterio12980]

You are genius. Thanks for video!!

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Amazing. Thank you so much!

[@Scatter23]

My new hobby! Thank you

[@TerrariumDesigns]

No problem!:)

[@ronp1436]

So beautiful!😊

[@lobes117]

See, now THIS is a hobby

[@angilenz9056]

❤❤❤. Thank you. So beautiful

[@wasyul6333]

ITS REALLY BEAUTYFUL

[@gurunaths7969]

Very informative video, beautiful eco system

[@YourMomsHouseRN69]

Wow beautiful man.. Good work!

[@miniscenesgb]

Love this! I believe those are woodlice, cute little guys

[@baileyjason-xo8tm]

the pond is so cute! :3

[@slister45]

Looking at a terrarium creates an instant sense of calm and serenity. 🌿🌱🪴🍂🪹🌾

[@PetBabies.]

Such a creative way to make a terrarium!🤩

[@twatburger9000]

I've recently created a similar terrarium with a pond feature. The pond keeps fully evaporating - do you have any tips to keep a higher water level so my pond looks full?

[@thecarrieshot6411]

Love the ideas for these.

[@cathyfraser7145]

Really beautiful.

[@michellehall4165]

Stunning!

[@myriad1]

love the pond

[@xxtoptigerxx8758]

This looks so beautiful

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@yashajindal2293]

Speechless 👏👏👏👏👏, hope I could make one like this 💚

[@Erazoth]

So beautiful ! i might steal your ideas hehe

[@ThemissingJem_09]

That's AWESOME 🔥🔥💯💯✨✨

[@wirtification]

Amazing 👏🏻 🎉 I've only watched 2 videos so far, counting this one 😂 but this is my favorite because it has a small water feature. I'm going back and forth on making a salt or freshwater ecosphere or one of these. I'm leaning towards this! 🎉

[@karinroach1244]

I absolutely Love it... so awsome... wow

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@danasmith8557]

Great that's so beautiful!!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@mounicav9350]

This is cool🤗

[@user-dk5vj2br1o]

This would be fantastic for my lil prayin mantises!imma have to watch more of ur videos to get a good ideal home..beautiful job!!❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you💚

[@assbear450]

beautiful! a little silly question: how do you find glass lids like you put on the top at the end? i've seen a lot of people use them, but all the jars and bowls i can find either come with a proper closing mechanism or none at all, and im not the type to cut round pieces of glass lol

[@Rafimarg]

Etsy has some people who will make a custom clear clear acrylic lid.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great video...👍

[@TimJeffers-ey9jc]

I swear you could find every plant here in any British forest.

[@ButBadGaming34251]

this guy is proof that you can do anything with anything

[@pattyandersen5516]

Love it!

[@Frogmandb]

Really good video ! Make more vids on the vivariums in the background please :)

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Will do:)

[@ipksgames8330]

this video made me like terrariums more and im allowed to make my own terrarium :)

[@gayathribalachandran5845]

Nice video. We have to stand with nature. And this miniature ecosystems in each home will bring children close to the nature❤🌱

[@aranyoditvoorst2700]

beautifull !!!!

[@darealtorchwood5665]

A milepede would make a Nice edition to this in my opinion

[@Aisha-721]

I think this is beautiful and looks like a real forest. I like the idea of putting animals as well as plants in the terrarium. I have a question for you. Do you have a problem with the isopods overpopulation?

[@yeasmineaty]

Very nice

[@armanarmandi7146]

Wow ❤ Very Very cute 😍

[@Clone-Datchia]

Ima use coco fibre AND leca for the drainage because I'm gonna do a 2 gallon

[@bettypelton7711]

So beautiful

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!😃

[@teresacux8685]

I love it ❤

[@justinhancock2218]

Very nice! 😊

[@TripleHeadedSheep]

Really nice build! Though I'm wondering, did you do anything to the acorn to prevent it from sprouting? Or will you replace it once it has grown too much?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! I sterilised it with the leaves so I doubt it will sprout:)

[@perhamill]

Great build, and a great video!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@kzookid2051]

A few small garden millipedes would add some interest. They're only 1" - 1 1/2" long, and won't bother the isopods or springtails like garden centipedes would. I love the pond. It adds a lot to the terrarium.

[@technics6215]

Amazing miniature world :)

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@F_Dot_]

You're an artist man. I'm addicted to your videos

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@gabrielsfilms2086]

see this is a good use for glass bowls! unlike those terrible bowl aquariums-

[@changjulia9945]

Love the acorn ❤ it's so sweet😊 my terrarium got moldy even with the isopods 😅 I guess they are slow cleaners! And I don't know if there are enough spring tails there cause it's the black species

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! If there is too much mould you can always manually remove it:)

[@ProfessorCreatess]

I luv it!❤

[@azuincapable]

Woah. I’m trying to be an author, so whenever I can’t imagine a setting for a part of my fairy, I will come to your channel. :D

[@y_equals_mx_plus_c]

This is so cool!!!!!!!!🤩🤩🐛🐞

[@jaskiraatshah9445]

Introduce tadpoles! Bro you have to grow them in a beautiful terrarium Try it!

[@McconneIIRet]

You should add shrimp to the mini pond

[@suzidickinson7783]

I've always called those isopods wood bugs (because they eat rotting wood), but I've also heard then called potato bugs. They are common where I live on the southwest coast of Canada

[@arthursamazingactivities1319]

I love the pond

[@InvisibleLove.0987]

❤❤❤Marvelous

[@Sassyfreq]

Duhh..a lil cup 😅 I clicked while thinking: Damn I want a pond in mine too 😂 Great Video ❤

[@MrKrakengaming]

LOVE❤ the Video Also can you make a terrarium in a 2 gallon jar

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Sure! that’ll be a fun project:)

[@MrKrakengaming]

Thank you the reason I wanted you to do it is because I have a 2 gallon jar that I want to make into a terrarium

[@archangelauriel007]

That's basically the same exact thing I was gonna do, with a spherical glass jar and a pond in the center, except to imitate the Garden of Eden, and I was gonna make a replica Tree of Life on a crystal/rock in the pond! I hope to do it someday, but idk if I can do it now.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

You should do it!:)

[@archangelauriel007]

@@TerrariumDesigns Thanks! I want to, but God is calling me out for a mission, and I won't be able to store it anywhere. Maybe after I'm done with the bicycle tour He wants me to do, I can build it! I'd love to work on it with my husband (Eminem) as a project together actually. 🥰

[@coastalphriends4913]

This was well made! You even showed it a few weeks later! The duckweed is brilliant! I have a piece of feedback...that piece of driftwood at the water could work as an escape for the isopods, if it were dipping in the water. Or is the rough surface on the sides enough for them to crawl out of the water to escape?

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Good idea! They’ll be able to climb out as it is but that would definitely make it easier:)

[@tamzin00]

Looks great. If I was a lil’ fairy I’d wanna live in here

[@MrHoundog10]

I believe those are Lava Isopods as I have those too