Creating an Ecosystem With a Mini Pond Inside!

There’s nothing more relaxing than a trickling stream flowing down into a pond, & in this video, I’ll be making just that inside a terrarium! I’ll take you through the entire build process, with plenty of tips & tricks so you can easily replicate this mini ecosystem yourself! Enjoy the build:)
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Materials:
Amazon Links United States(affiliate)
Glass cutter- amzn.to/46RWOfR
Clear Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/3PYT5WY
Black aquarium silicone- amzn.to/42raZr8
Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/3ZUcJYA
Expanding foam- amzn.to/485Youy
Lava rock( I crush it up with a hammer)- amzn.to/3UoMyIM
Aqua soil- amzn.to/48iEuwX
Spiderwood- amzn.to/3OsoH7k
6mm tubing- amzn.to/3u83j0o
Push fittings- amzn.to/48Z1bXS
Aquarium pump- amzn.to/3Fj0ATM
Superglue- amzn.to/3CpLHNX
Display light- amzn.to/3HKoLNi
Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3HJDBmY
Misting bottle- amzn.to/3nnlSKh
Plants:
Microsorum windelov- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=bnemst
hygrophila pinnatifida- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=apoboa
Alternanthera reineckii mini- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=lg2se4
Monte Carlo- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=h1ujhv
Anubias gracilis
Anubias nana- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=ar89c3
Bucephlandra sp- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=c71jbd
Duckweed
Salvinia - shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=1n37o0
Amazon Links United Kingdom (affiliate)
Glass cutter- amzn.to/3PZZkdb
Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/48QPeDV
Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/48QkYcd
Expanding foam- amzn.to/3LzIjUG
Lava rock( I crush it up with a hammer)- amzn.to/3HFXGK6
Aqua soil- amzn.to/412LU5d
Spiderwood- amzn.to/413GEwu
6mm tubing- amzn.to/48Yhsw1
Push fittings- amzn.to/3wcWrPC
Aquarium pump- amzn.to/3M19kBC
Superglue: amzn.to/3PdZUF4
Display light- amzn.to/3k5Nu4T
Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3k9lCgk
Misting bottle- amzn.to/3GuZXXd
Music: underwater exploration - Godmode, moonrise- reed Mathis, communicator - reed Mathis, orbit - Corbyn kites

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Materials: Amazon Links United States(affiliate) Glass cutter- amzn.to/46RWOfR Clear Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/3PYT5WY Black aquarium silicone- amzn.to/42raZr8 Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/3ZUcJYA Expanding foam- amzn.to/485Youy Lava rock( I crush it up with a hammer)- amzn.to/3UoMyIM Aqua soil- amzn.to/48iEuwX Spiderwood- amzn.to/3OsoH7k 6mm tubing- amzn.to/3u83j0o Push fittings- amzn.to/48Z1bXS Aquarium pump- amzn.to/3Fj0ATM Superglue- amzn.to/3CpLHNX Display light- amzn.to/3HKoLNi Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3HJDBmY Misting bottle- amzn.to/3nnlSKh Plants: Microsorum windelov- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=bnemst hygrophila pinnatifida- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=apoboa Alternanthera reineckii mini- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=lg2se4 Monte Carlo- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=h1ujhv Anubias gracilis Anubias nana- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=ar89c3 Bucephlandra sp- shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=c71jbd Duckweed Salvinia - shop.glassaqua.com/r?id=1n37o0 Amazon Links United Kingdom (affiliate) Glass cutter- amzn.to/3PZZkdb Aquarium silicone- amzn.to/48QPeDV Coarse filter foam- amzn.to/48QkYcd Expanding foam- amzn.to/3LzIjUG Lava rock( I crush it up with a hammer)- amzn.to/3HFXGK6 Aqua soil- amzn.to/412LU5d Spiderwood- amzn.to/413GEwu 6mm tubing- amzn.to/48Yhsw1 Push fittings- amzn.to/3wcWrPC Aquarium pump- amzn.to/3M19kBC Superglue: amzn.to/3PdZUF4 Display light- amzn.to/3k5Nu4T Terrarium tools- amzn.to/3k9lCgk Misting bottle- amzn.to/3GuZXXd

[@kavindudilshan7108]

What is the size of the tank

[@Pembalap]

Thanks for the video. Just a suggestion, when you'd like to smoothen the silicone glue, dip your finger into soapy watwr beforehand. Not just the glue won't stick, but it will be a loot smoother on the edge

[@RCHyperRacing]

You can use the other end of your glass cutter to tap the piece you're cutting in half. I would just lift it a few off of the table, use the back side of the the tool, and tap upwards. I learned that technique in this glass studio class that I took, plus you'll probably want a square carpet mat. The carpet mat prevents the tiniest glass from rolling off of the table. Love your videos. I can't wait to try and make a mini pond for my little art studio.

[@divingscene]

This is absolutely amazing! Cheap, doable, and gorgeous! Well done!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@namankashyap5380]

Really really beautiful....good for people who are unable to grow plants in an aquarium....:)!

[@chandankar3638]

I just made my first aquarium thanks to you and serpadesign

[@TerrariumDesigns]

That is awesome!

[@morneschaap2944]

Both channels are my favorite and very inspirational

[@ashleycarter3192]

@@TerrariumDesigns 1:02

[@U_Geek]

When it comes to cutting glass I also found that once you get the flow of it you can even just cut it by pretty much just lifting it up, atleast with the glass cutter I use and glass I use it's that simple. And even if it doesn't apart that simply and it breaks crooked you can just chip off the excess part that stayed there with the back of the cutter, that simple. If anyone is hesitating on trying to make terrarium, don't it's easy, fun and relaxing.

[@leesapollo]

Incredible video! Who’d have thought a hinge from silicone. Also love the fact we got to see an 8 weeks later shot and can see it thrive.

[@suave47]

Looks like a beautiful tank. Quick tip for the silicone. Once u have applied your bead of silicone, spray with a soap and water solution and use a popsicle stick to scrap off any excess. Its cleaner and leaves a solid, smooth bead.

[@kylan419]

Thanks! I'm gonna start my first terrarium soon so tips like this are extremely useful. Any other tips?

[@Sceme1991]

Spraying soapy water on the bead as well as your finger helps to prevent the silicone from sticking where it shouldnt and helps to even it out. Soapy ice cream stick works great aswell.

[@morneschaap2944]

Thanks for the advice!

[@carolebraswell982]

Your videos make it seem simple enough for anyone to try! I am inspired!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!😃

[@LiquidCandyMedia]

My anxiety when he lifted the whole tank by the hinged door 😬

[@TerrariumDesigns]

😅

[@michaeldonnelly1923]

the ball end of the glass cutter if so you can gently tap the score on the glass and it separates easier than hitting it against an edge

[@danasmith8557]

Looks great , thanx for sharing

[@mattwinkens5504]

you should do a tour video with all of your ecosystems and tell us your favorites

[@ryuakuz]

keep going! this is amazing dude I wish I had the material and time to make it, I watch as if I do

[@UKSkateboarding]

you have the time!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!!😃

[@kaiomewolf]

Thank you for showing how easy it is to cut glass! The tank looks amazing :D

[@edwardcampbell1305]

The spray foam can be dry to the touch, but still flexible and you could have pressed it into shape much more easily than, shaping and patching. Still beautiful work!

[@analogcringe403]

Yeah, I agree. I never made a terrarium. Well I did that’s for dead fish like a little grave but still good work❤

[@morneschaap2944]

Beautiful. I'm still a bit scared of the glass cutting, but I want to build something like this in the future, so will have to try it. Hehehe

[@Jason-ke2nj]

Fabulous

[@tubetrotter7]

A small frog might love to stay in this :)

[@alwayspositive999]

Beautiful thanks

[@myczycz]

You have amazing skills! Beautiful scape, and thank you for showing the process of cutting and assembling the glass. The only thing I'd change, is to somehow hide the bank of the stream, because it doesn't look very natural. Maybe cover it with some small rocks, or more moss? Other than that, everything looks perfect!

[@h2t.team.creation]

That's so great. I'm trying really hard to produce videos to be as great as you. you are my idol.

[@dallaswoiken7533]

The spring tails are probably like alright a water slide . DIBS lol very cool build

[@hotdiggedydemon]

I think making those boxes out of sliced up picture frames is way more difficult than you realize it is!

[@therealcthulhu9813]

what makes you think that?

[@laramaaike2981]

not really, after seeing this video i bought some picture frames from the thrift store and bought a glass cutter and it honestly is way easier than i thought. The only thing was that my ruler kept moving around, but that was a quick fix with some dubble sided tape.

[@Poeticfloetic]

Maybe for you. Worked for me 😊

[@WorldofWhasian]

Ahhh man this looks so good

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks mate!

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Beautiful❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks!:)

[@AgeOrmstad]

Nice nanopalu👌

[@davidlewis3693]

Amazing! Thanks for the info, seems so doable and fun! What about light requirements, do you keep it in direct light?

[@Vertical_Horizon7]

Amazing build. It's really fascinating and calming watching :) Would be great to see another palundarium somethimes ^^

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks! Got some more paludariums on the way:)

[@user-tz2hz1sz2c]

you are amazing! keep it up!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!😃

[@semihamet4439]

Nice

[@cerisekappes580]

Beautiful build 😊😊😊

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@pradyun3783]

amazing video as always

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you😃

[@kbye5323]

Nice job.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thanks!

[@ashleycarter3192]

I Love your voice

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Make a new vivarium like previous vivariums🎉

[@Octilious11934]

Nice relaxing vid

[@Octilious11934]

Even though I haven't watched it yet I know it will be

[@user-tl7pf1nk1y]

Good 👍👍👍👍

[@deborahdaniel9791]

a little fish? a tiny frog?- anyways this is soooo cool

[@cristinagarone8918]

Another amazing build - gorgeous!! May i ask what water you use in your tanks with a water feature? Normal tap water or reverse osmosis? And do you change the water regularly or filter it somehow? Thank you very much for sharing your work!

[@cristinagarone8918]

ah, and where do you buy all your plants? This much variety for each build must cost a fortune :O

[@arnaudhausser7759]

Great job! one question: Do you spray the plant everyday or the ambiant humidity is enougth? Thx !

[@TheDabKing710]

Would a traditional style fish tank work as well?

[@jigglepuff1218]

Niiiiice

[@Mr.Pufferfish.]

for some reason i missed the notification for this video.

[@joynobkhatun2280]

I am gonna make it

[@rayyanbk4717]

What can I use instead of sphagnum moss in the substrate?

[@kamilkarasiewicz793]

Any light for plants to grow?

[@kavindudilshan7108]

What is the size of the tank???

[@user-tk9pv2cu7t]

Great! What are white beetles for? What are they called?

[@russc788]

Is the pump on all the time?

[@wojtazonix]

very cool love u

[@liammalone9263]

Could you leave a link to those frames? I'm having a hard time finding something suitable

[@machadolab0101]

same

[@idancalif5777]

Where can i buy the glass? I just cant find a place to buy those.

[@XD.73-849]

How’s it growing?

[@fimpero994]

Hiya, would you be able to tell me where you got the glass from, im also from the uk.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I get them from esk warehouse:)

[@andrewlee843]

Where to place the light....???

[@mikewarner7424]

Can isopods live in this or is it too wet?

[@eminpolat82]

Where to by this glasframes...😢

[@HenryDaly-mz1gj]

Hi

[@stolid_3]

is it ok to have red centipedes in sealed terrariums? i added a few into mine without checking.

[@TecsGaming]

How much will it be for you to make me one?

[@saptaswobase-xb2rv]

Hi bro I am first ❤😊

[@headman690]

Hey can you make a not natural terrarium. So dont make it Look so natural dont make every flower everywhere so no natural Look. Make a full Planed and perfect planed terrarium with plants and moss with which it wont Look wild and so, for example with this really Slow growing moss and flowers which will not change much. When there is a big stone Formation you often spread some little stones around to make it Look more natural and i think it would be an interesting video doing the oposite so dont spread little stones around it make it really planed and separate the different parts of it fe stones moss plants wood water

[@Mike-vy8ej]

this is great but non working. the fact you cant 'clean' youre filter... in a few weeks the flow of water will stop.

[@MrMonkeymilk01]

I agree, they look great but will not last any length of time, even with the sponge they will soon get blocked.

[@luccapretto5637]

i would agree too, but in the end of the video he shows the results and the filter still sendig the same amount of water. I think this is cause the tank has almost no organic waste, and the filter it's ultra covered with filter foam

[@truedrew5508]

literally shows it 8 weeks later working perfectly fine

[@luccapretto5637]

@@truedrew5508 yes, that's what I said. I can't say that it's didn't work well bc he shows the results after 8 weeks. A really amazing build from this guy

[@Poeticfloetic]

*your

[@BazSouthern]

Looks nice but it's boring without something living in there like vampire crabs or mini frogs? Idk just my opinion.

[@raeyamaonada7435]

Then build your own and put what ever you want..

[@BazSouthern]

@@raeyamaonada7435 it's just an opinion. I like it but it lacks something. Like i say, just my opinion. No hate here.

[@raeyamaonada7435]

Thats my opinio also​@BazSouthern

[@BazSouthern]

@@raeyamaonada7435 fair enough

[@eIapidae]

very nice build and very informative, hope I can make something like this someday

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you found it helpful!:)