One Year Ago I Built an Ecosystem, This Happened

[@multifister47]

25 years later: as you see, the ecosystem has grown substantially. The redwood trees are coming along nicely. The beavers have built dams between two villages, and the humans have developed their own official currency. Wow,

[@daigomasculinidade]

Him: hahahah... official currency... capitalism... No one: Also him: *TIME TO ADD ALIENS*

[@Dr4byss]

xD

[@a8anasios666]

Rofl

[@Th3Watch3r]

@@daigomasculinidade 😂

[@yankeesSC]

What kind of water should i use for a paludarium? Tap water? Or something else?

[@jeffsaltzman7909]

I’ve worked in the aquarium industry for over 30 years and this tank is one of the best!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@burningphoenix9556]

Dayum he got complimented by a expert

[@GuiltyJelloTV]

coolest tank I've seen

[@HypnosisBear]

I could've never imagined such a tank! Definitely wonderful! 🤗

[@anonymousoutfitters3530]

@@lauradavis929 Proof?

[@motorbikeray]

20 years later: "...the wolves were taking over my tank ecosystem so I had to introduce a new top-level predator, the tiger."

[@braydenbernhardt2048]

YES

[@hellyF3]

Just add humans, problem solved 😂 all life destroyed in a day

[@motorbikeray]

@@hellyF3 Humans... true. 🤣

[@hangfire5944]

@@motorbikeray to solve that...

[@simple_playz]

@@hangfire5944 add covid

[@guywitcurlyhair]

I’ve rewatched this video countless times now, nature truly is amazing. Thank you for doing this for all of us strangers!

[@JackiCole120]

I rewatched this video a bunch of times too, I can’t get enough of it!

[@Am-tf8yp]

I’m prolly on my 20th time 😂

[@DaSecret_Channel69420]

Wow

[@oakleygunson107]

shut up

[@dada_natureview]

me to lol

[@zaximusdecimusmeridius]

30 years later, “I was definitely getting concerned when the mini humans I introduced discovered nuclear fission, and began to question if there was life outside of the terrarium.”

[@Jay-sl9jo]

"They have begun to worship me as the Almighty Man Outside the Glass."

[@AdonisBob]

@@Jay-sl9josome of them are starting to defy me… I think they’re called “atheists”???

[@chrisbealonis4655]

@@AdonisBob BAHAHAHAHA

[@gloclipp]

☠️☠️

[@CF-qm1gp]

mini kim jung un.... Rocket miniman

[@The_Horizon]

i could watch a 30 minute documentary about this, dude u gotta keep going this is S tier content

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!

[@TheBiggestPieceOfDogshit]

S tier content.

[@Moxais]

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[@chukuoka]

I could watch a whole hour! Also I love your vids too

[@User-swj-]

@@TheDrPlants My good sir, where did you get your crabs and geckos. Im highly interested in maybe getting an ecosystem like yours.

[@LidiyaAnnBinu]

I cannot express how truly wonderful this was, the narration, the visuals, the tank, the rain...I could go on forever.

[@AjeetSingh-xq4yb]

This is such a good way to learn about ecosystems, predator-prey relationships and balance in these systems. This is the content I want to see.

[@intheredcold9216]

There are several channels that provide similar content. One I particularly like is called life in jars.

[@education9723]

People need to know more about microorganisms ecology and their benefits

[@guymontag9577]

Fortunately, the digital cameras for recording these kinds of ecosystems are getting better and better every day and the prices have come down to the point that even the most limited budgets can afford a few. Plus, resources like KZbin can help expose your work to interested viewers around the world.

[@TWHowl]

It may be harsh, but I’d like to see new species introduced, predators and prey, to see how the environment evolves.

[@dead_calmog6781]

Right this was very interesting

[@anggaihza3074]

This is not the kind of content I expect to see on KZbin but they clearly need more creator like you my friend. What a video

[@StarWarsExpert_]

Yes youtube needs more creators like him! It is so inspiring and creative.

[@accordingtomycalculations7816]

@Starwars Experte yes, less idiots arguing about stupid stuff, and people to farm views. More people who are creative, innovative, and interesting. Like thus guy

[@thekylehighclub]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@neilsun2521]

Literally every type of video is on KZbin though! :)

[@One.Zero.One101]

Sadly, annoying KZbin personalities that do dumb stuff are the ones that get 30 million views per video. I'm glad this one got 7 million views, but there are others out there who barely break a million. I'm really sad for those talented creators.

[@miirami5761]

As a Geo Ecology student with great interest for film and animation I’d love a project where you would film a nature documentary about small live in an ecosystem only to zoom out in the end to show the audience, that what they thought was an entire rain forest is actually the tank in this guys living room. Imagine the amazement over the video perspective, scientific study, ecological experiment and human craftsmanship!

[@junglebunny6092]

Basically any Nat Geo or Discovery Channel documentary 👍🏽

[@lucasrhys0363]

@@junglebunny6092 always suspected they we’re in a huge tank

[@IanMcc1000]

Even Attenborough's team use that technique sometimes

[@miirami5761]

@@lucasrhys0363 Oh, I didn’t know! That’s so cool!

[@JarthenGreenmeadow]

@@lucasrhys0363 We are, they call it Earth.

[@qWenzou]

This guy deserves a Netflix documentary

[@legendmagnet3659]

Not only the efforts he had put in building that thing ...we must also appreciate the camera works ...it felt like a full fledged documentary on NatGeo Great work man!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! It takes so long!

[@brandondaniel47]

100%!

[@oO0Xenos0Oo]

Actually, many shot of nature documentaries are shot in tanks like this one 😄 Especially when it comes to very small animals like insects, they are usually not filmed somewhere in a real rainforest.

[@danielbruneau3870]

@@TheDrPlants You could start a business with that kind of ecosystem knowledge.

[@sage3182]

@@brandondaniel47 a

[@cameronjones8641]

Creating non-static equilibrium as in nature is a very hard task. You have shown great skill, knowledge and observational ability in mixing and multiplying these species together successfully. Congratulations!

[@outerrings-c2z]

Yeah my terrarium has snails and basically nothing else

[@ledpinkdefsabbathwhokinksd9733]

@@outerrings-c2z add different organisms then lol

[@gary7846]

Did he reach equilibrium? At the end there's too many gecko and basically little shrimp i think

[@ledpinkdefsabbathwhokinksd9733]

@@gary7846 those geckos species were a terrible choice

[@howardhavardramberg333]

The Aliens would be proud G

[@Infamous_V.I.P]

Let us appreciate the fact he’s put in over a years work, however much money and a tonne of research, yet for us it’s a quick 8min video. Thanks for the video and best of luck with future endeavours.

[@lova368]

Research and materials really takes lots of money,i mean he spent a lot,he deserve it.

[@IceCrossFire]

That's why I let the ads play. I just mute the sound of the ads to save my battery and use the opportunity to get water. And eat a crab, my mom says. She is correct.

[@SuperFartyman]

He's made millions from just this video alone.

[@N0gua]

The rainstorm and flashes of lightning, it is fantastic

[@wholesomeseal7yearsago134]

@@SuperFartyman millions on this one video? I learned that about 1m views pays around $5-7k.. Yeah. Learning how much they get from views is my favorite hobby now.

[@kahiauandkeeaola808]

150yrs later, the eco system was still thriving so I had to add another Apex predator. The top of the top. The one sitting at the top of the food chain. The predator that changed history forever. A human being.

[@stat8715]

And then the humans started to clone themselves xD

[@ProfessionalHumanTrash]

he just jumped into the tank and started destroying sht.

[@n1trous_497]

@@ProfessionalHumanTrash lmfao

[@kahiauandkeeaola808]

@@MAD_KIOTTI 96706

[@5starrsam]

get closer to God pls there is gonna be many people who arnt going to make it to the kingdom of heaven🙏✝️k

[@MethuselahWinter]

I’m taking an ecology course this semester, specifically called Human Ecology and this is a perfect example of how humans interact this their environment. I gotta show this to my instructor! Awesome job dude!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!

[@accordingtomycalculations7816]

@Dr. Plants could you possibly try and aquatic ecosystem. Or try bioluminescent algae?

[@BlackNightmare]

Oh yeah I would love to see an aquatic environment

[@semajsenrab9982]

@@accordingtomycalculations7816 And would you dare be brave enough to introduce some "symbiote" in to the mix, excuse me I meat to say intelligent slime mold🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@thesecretlibrary890]

Lmfao

[@NickSibz]

I was already impressed but the rain segment...god damn. So impressed with people who can create and manage these awesome creations. Incredible setup and ecosystem you've built here man.

[@bageltondinglequandaleseba6928]

The thunder though... 🔥

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af,

[@NickSibz]

@@Lamiishere mad?

[@lurkenvoncurken518]

@@Lamiishere No dad? 🥺

[@nawsih848]

@@Lamiishere lami more like lame

[@Kevsadone]

In a YT filled with reaction videos, false sensationalism and just plain junk, it is so awesome to see this type of high quality content. Congrats on a cool channel!

[@displeasingcovers2089]

Can't forget the nonsense of KZbin shorts

[@annphoenix4565]

Exactly my thoughts, this is the most entertaining, educative channel❤️

[@beanswiththerice2561]

666th like thank you goodbye.

[@balefire384]

woo hoo :)

[@aredboxnation]

This channel is the best ive seen in a while

[@vanilla_badger]

This eerily makes me think of how easily Earth could be a terrarium like this and has always been one from the start in some aliens room

[@tehhappehhaps]

It's a new take on the simulation theory

[@Kolbjornelenano]

Extradimensional KZbinr: "3.7 Billons years ago I put some microorganisms on a tank, and while I was sad when the meteorite hit it 65 millions years ago now I cant believe what those small guys that appeared just a few millennia ago are doing"

[@okapibibi]

If so, then the alien responsible for it needs to get their shit together and do something about this one species that wrecking havoc in the terrarium!

[@lukashikite8258]

​@@vitorguerreiro3902 n😅😅nnnjn😅😅j😅nnj😅n😅n😅nnnnnnnnbn😅n😅nnn😅nnnjjnnn😅n😅nnnnnn😅n😅n😅n😅n😅i😅n

[@tazhsimmons]

Solar Opposites

[@JohnPaulBuce]

this guy's channel is growing faster than his homemade ecosystem

[@hakurowolfy5832]

100 years later, citizens of his homemade ecosystem will be forced to susbscribe his channel.

[@stupidstickman5342]

Lol

[@noon9218]

ikr

[@KenLinx]

Is it? It’s still less than a million.

[@Downs-Indroam]

@@KenLinx Had 450 subs when he started the ecosystem

[@zanemain9951]

Stuff like this doesn't come along very often. It's crazy to see a year of diligent work be compressed into 8 minutes, but this is fascinating. Please keep doing stuff like this

[@cknorris3644]

I had an aquarium with enough plants and aquatic life that I eventually didn't need to put food in anymore. It was self sustaining and the water was crystal clear. Was like a master level setup. Crazy what nature can do if you just add the right ingredients and leave it alone. I had to move out of state an unfortunately gave it to a guy who didn't realize what he had. I think about that aquarium all the time. 😭

[@wastoxic]

What did he do with it?

[@cknorris3644]

@@wastoxic he ruined it. Took all the plants out and redecorated it with plastic stuff. Basically killed the eco system.

[@lemonade2879]

@@cknorris3644 cannot even begin to imagine the thought process inside that guy's head... his tank basically being set up for him perfectly yet he takes everything out and replaces it for what reason😭😭

[@paquixyz4000]

@@cknorris3644 THAT'S SO OUTRAGEOUS OH MY GODDDDDD I'M SO ANGRY

[@bradandgensar6658]

@@cknorris3644 I’m going to cry now.

[@simonfea2]

This is so cool!!! The more rangy the plants became, the more natural it looked. Just beautiful!

[@HappyHourisanalliteration]

70 years later, a new species suddenly appears and starts to make little terrariums of their own

[@DaSecret_Channel69420]

Lol

[@blamgit]

Stolen idea but switched up idea well next time get original or people like me might.. No... WILL say stolen

[@cadenfox7224]

@@blamgit nobody cares bro 🤨

[@theoryofperfection4777]

​@@blamgit Did you actually consider the possibility of two people having the same idea before calling plagiarism? It's not a revolutionary concept

[@Azelja]

​​​@@blamgit Are you trying to make yourself sound intelligent? It's not working. Not in the slightest. Cocky little shit.

[@BruceWayne-ne1ez]

"50 years later the ecosystem has Grown exponentially. As you can see, lizard sentient beings emerged and started creating Facebook. Truly wonderful"

[@annelove3460]

Andrew garfield

[@shrimp5239]

@@annelove3460 they gon put him in the cage to go to the vet after he got caught eating romanian lasagna.

[@exostudios8563]

He even put BBQ sauce on a shelf

[@bz2017]

Lmao

[@Ashley-kv8ku]

I’d like to see what they would make besides facebook

[@tene3323]

Nothing else to say other than that is so cool. The camerawork, the commentary, all of it! Hope you start blowing up, this is amazing! Gained a sub

[@hakimdiwan5101]

He did I got this video recommended thrice since yesterday.

[@KOTO-cod]

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[@refanimation2213]

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[@jocogi8]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I'm absolutely blown away by this creation which far exceeds anything else I've seen on youtube. I also love that you present your own amazing work even though you have a speech impediment! My whole family is disabled (invisible ones) so it's great to see other people who can be at the top of their game and so confident in their work, even with challenges!

[@hansvu3059]

It amazes me how an ecosystem can be sustain in such a tiny amount of space, and it is home to so many living creatures!

[@marcogallo2811]

Same, it amazes me. Also scary that tons of people don't think of this and we're still tearing down and burning enormous sections of rainforest. So many creatures that haven't been discovered in many sections of those forest, and won't be because deforestation.

[@kaostaishou9791]

It is not closed ecosystem like our planet is. It is outsourced with food and water with artificial weather conditions. I wonder what would happen if he would seal it airtight and stop delivering that freshwater in regular showers.

[@michael2305]

cus animals only take what they need and give some back ... unlike us humans.

[@valkoharja]

It's not a full ecosystem, nor is it necessarily stable in any kind of long term. Impressive work for sure, but it's not something which could keep going for centuries for example, I don't think. /ecologist

[@MrTaask]

@@kaostaishou9791 Our planet is outsourced with food... sunlight

[@EfPierrot]

This is actually very educational, interesting, and even helpful. KZbin should really promote such content.

[@jazermano]

I'm happy to say, I got this video recommended to me by the algorithms. Maybe there is hope after all... either way, I found this paludarium project to be incredibly interesting! [Edit: I was calling the tank a "micro-biome" since I couldn't remember the proper name, but then it was mentioned in the video that this sort of set up is called a paludarium.]

[@Robert-vp6xf]

@@jazermano lnlookllllllllllllllllllllnln

[@DavidBcc]

Isn’t that how you found it, dork? KZbin doesn’t care about the content, only what works to keep them clicking, watching, and therefore make them money. Remember how Google’s slogan was “Don’t be evil”? Yeah - they scrapped that.

[@myipadtwist8125]

How is that helpful 😂 ppl in this comment section are literally insane lol

[@markanthony3288]

The fact that it rains in the tank and you add a thunder in it is what it makes it more epic

[@shefilipina]

This is still my favorite tank. Not only the animals, i also love the plants. I hope you can make an update video.

[@L_ibby03]

I would 100% fall asleep watching a livestream of this ecosystem… imagine falling asleep while watching this tank having a thunderstorm at night… it’s a vibe

[@DavidLinn]

make it happen Dr. Plants!

[@abelemmanuel7431]

True that. Dr. Plants, we need this.

[@Thepher6]

I think a twitch channel called Cannibal Crabs could work

[@sonwiberg373]

that will be cool tbh

[@kaijuar2003]

301st like, seeing the way the tank looks I fully agree. I would sleep for hours on end with the light and dream about being an explorer within the tank looking at the animals from a safe distance and taking notes of them even observing the plants in the tank. Reply made: 3:56 AM Friday, September 2 2022

[@samiulluimas]

This is probably your best video ever. The tank,the camera work,the narrating everything was splendid.

[@joaomarcosjunqueira4965]

I could watch a 2 hour documentary about your ecosystem, man. That's so fascinating! I couldn't stop thinking that if it was a closed and self sustainable system we would have a few unique species in only a couple thousand years haha

[@julliustanguilan9688]

ZAYUM

[@randomcommentator4140]

Opinion Tolerated + Respect + i asked + Chad

[@George_Harris_SR25]

@@randomcommentator4140 W comment + AND THE CROWD GOES WILDD🔥🔥+gigachad

[@skywalkerranch]

Fantastic work man. Just incredible. Those crabs are amazing. This is the best video i have ever seen on KZbin.

[@reggiebuff8501]

I have over a hundred compliments I could give you for this video. I love science and biology and you hit a home run with this project/video. Your narration is top notch as well. My number one channel since discovering you. Thank you!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!!

[@giogremory]

​​​@@TheDrPlants I also love sciense and biology. I will get my new home soon and after subscribing to you I really want to make this Paludarium in my new house. Actually I'm an aquascape lover but I want to make something different. Can you or anyone tell me what is the minimum size for this tank to fit the whole ecosystem comfortably? *sorry my english is not good

[@TheDrPlants]

@@giogremory Thank you! My tank is 18x18x36 inches so that should give you an idea

[@giogremory]

@@TheDrPlants Thanks! It's so helpful👍keep your hard work!

[@AuburnCowboys]

This is the content KZbin needs to promote. Not these fake families and influencers. This is amazing, Brother. Subscribed. 🤝 Edit- 30k likes is WILD, bro. Never thought this was possible 😂😂😂😂 I love y’all. Together we are stronger. 🥹

[@Stokurev_]

Only reason KZbin pushes that shit is because there are lots of idiots watching it

[@plague6566]

@@axlenuts5418 Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed

[@Raven1015]

@@axlenuts5418 Look, we found him. That guy! Hi guy!

[@shadowjack48209]

Completely agree!

[@shadowjack48209]

@@axlenuts5418 I’m watching in the woods bored asf rn.

[@LittleOzzyLand]

You should expand the tank, make it bigger and have like a connected tube that leads to another tank. A connected tube on both sides to make things more diverse, that they can travel between.

[@wenwentekken]

It will be multiverse of madness lol

[@ahriise9570]

A hole for the worms: A wormhole 😂

[@quanganhvu9085]

bikini bottom

[@fluffuk9301]

Like a hamster enclosure haha

[@WernerKlorand]

And hope that the species don't develop tankism (i.e. discrimination of other tanks).

[@lupinchenbrause9017]

I love to see when people are actually invested in making an animal friendly habitat. The amount of fishtanks with a couple of fish and no place to hide im seeing is rediculus

[@stevennguyen4993]

I wouldn't call it "animal friendly" tho.

[@aeroburn5665]

Rediculus 💀

[@lupinchenbrause9017]

@@aeroburn5665 sorry, my english is going downhill in the past few years XD

[@lupinchenbrause9017]

@@stevennguyen4993 why not? They have space, hiding places, social contact as they need, and a symbiosis with other species. Tbh i don't know much about the special needs of each of the species but this seems a pretty good home

[@stevennguyen4993]

@@lupinchenbrause9017 It ain't "friendly" when animals are being added so they can eat each other. I'm not one of those "animal rights" guy, but his tank additions are intended to balance out populations. Even the crabs are eating each other. If anything, this tank shows how brutal nature is.

[@caraj5681]

I've watched this so many times, and it's really amazing how beautiful nature really is. I hope humans can work together to protect it. Thanks for sharing and working on this, really helped me understand what the world really is like.

[@ishrendon6435]

Why would protect nature from its own destruction?? Nature destroys and hurts

[@nz_aroha]

This is so incredible, I would be so scared to try look after something like this though, I would be so worried about over-population 😅

[@thesun6211]

Not really a problem with proper species selection, especially with the Geosesarma as an Apex Predator. It's more of an issue with overstocked systems that deplete the microfauna population and require feeding, especially with species like Mandarins in a Marine Aquarium that're obligate copepod predators. As long as the system's housed in an Enclosure of sufficient size and volume...

[@derekparker1715]

just dont stuff a million species at once in a vivarium, always have less predators yet still make sure predators thrive, and put microfauna and herbivores in an ecosystem first to get situated and memorize hiding spots that way they dont die easily

[@Supersteve2102]

@@floogalflambyn6805 Dont be jealous, its an acquired skill. With enough work, you can have that knowledge too.

[@LeagueofBread]

the crabs won't be an issue. I have mine for 6+ months now and they are rarely to be seen because if enough substrate provided, they'll dig underground and you pretty much never see them. And they also are cannibalistic. Just don't get mourning geckos and you're good to go!

[@jordan9604]

@@floogalflambyn6805 I love you kids. So insecure and ignorant. "Haha, you are smart! Nerd!!!#^#&%....."

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

I've built aquarium ecosystems before. They never cease to amaze how they operate, recycle and grow. I love watching the micro-dramas that occur over time, the wars of the moss and other plants.

[@aksel2460]

Do you have to do anything actively? Like feed the fish etc?

[@matstan3515]

@@aksel2460 in the beginning (first 6 months/year-2 years) yes, but later on, everything balances itself and there ussualy isn't anything you have to add/do

[@aksel2460]

@@matstan3515 damn thats cool

[@aksel2460]

@@matstan3515 what do the fish eat?

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

@@aksel2460 No nothing now but I'm considering setting up a tank shortly. I got tons of raw material in Florida.

[@JB-xc5jx]

this isn't my usual type of content but was completely hooked from start to finish. keep it up man can't wait to see what you give us next!

[@jameshenderson2659]

Dude this is awesome.... I think I'm going to try to build one for my kids and let them see how nature and an ecosystem works

[@LEG4CYGD]

That can be very expensive and dangerous, don't

[@randomfactsthatdontmatter3466]

@@kamruzzamantauhid7445 when he says for his kids I don't think that's how he meant it

[@M1N1molo]

Make sure the kids get fed enough. If the kids begin to harm the ecosystem you may have to introduce an apex predator to keep the kids in check. Make sure the kids have enough nutrients in the soil and food too.

[@vanshshah23]

@@LEG4CYGD how is it dangerous?

[@swiftz75]

@@vanshshah23probably in case the kids mess with it, either killing the animals or letting them lose meaning you got a bunch of bugs and animals on the loose now

[@chtheodore]

In the year 2024: ON OUR LAST EPISODE we ordered some homo sapiens and dropped them in our Earth biosphere because it's pretty cool to watch them fight off big predators and hunt the megafauna we introduced before. But when we came back to check on them a few dozen kiloyears later, they had built over pretty much everything in the display and it was getting a bit too hot and humid. So now we've got a few Xenomorph Queens and we're going to see how they do...

[@charlesgilliland532]

This is great

[@Mr_Jester980]

"....But then, after a few months, Xenomorphs became a little too invasive so we add the YAUTJAS!!"

[@ampliuscruciatus]

just realized how fun this actually looks. imagine how much fun those aliens are having with this simulated world they got us in. Maybe we're also in some teenager's bedroom. I wonder when he's gonna be introducing some new species for population control...

[@YakubKristianto]

@@ampliuscruciatus let's add some disaster for population control

[@Mahitos_clavicvle]

@gamer dread but then veltramites began an advanced colony and started taking over so we added kryptonians and a yellow sun model

[@radovid2056]

Just a little heads up when feeding crabs: touch the food to their legs, they taste with their legs and will take food easier that way. Your way is by no means wrong, just thought I'd let you know. Amazing creation, the Rainstorm blew me away, really well done.

[@eleventyfour227]

TIL crabs taste with their legs

[@LutherMahoney]

Seriously, how the HELL do you know this?

[@radovid2056]

@@LutherMahoney I have a male c. Armatum in a big enclosure, he's about 10 years old now. So I read up on them extensively before I got him.

[@matias9158]

@@radovid2056 what's his name?

[@radovid2056]

@@matias9158 Anton, my girlfriend wanted to name him.

[@evilkamatis542]

I always envy guys like you who has the knowledge and patience to create these awesome projects. I would love to have something like this but too lazy to learn and I might not be able to take care of it because of being a dad and a lot of stuff. My son loves and is always curious of animals and their habitat and loves watching videos like this. Great quality of a video by the way!

[@POOPOO-oz9jd]

true

[@JordiPNG]

if you ever wanted to you could make a smaller scale version of this and make it with your son, maybe a cool way to spend time together

[@argentum746]

Make such a thing a project with your kids. It teaches them to cooperate, it connects you with each other and a common topic, it can be fun for all involved. It must not be animals on that level of complexity. Make an easy one, a small version with a handful of small animals. Or an ant farm. I heard they are amazing.

[@Gzminecraft03]

If you really wanted to you could do it

[@monstermcboo7282]

Just a terrarium made in a repurposed, gallon-sized, glass pickle jar can enchant a child (I got mine from a restaurant). I made one with each of my kids. My oldest and I also did the monarch butterflies from caterpillars when he was little, thanks to a kit he received as a gift. Things like that take much less time, effort, and money than a big project, and can still be rewarding and educational. Take care and stay well. ❤️

[@allamaraine8066]

This is absolutely fascinating. Thank you for putting in all of the time and effort, and for sharing!

[@thecrazedbroccoli]

This is what I dream of, I need something like this in my life, something positive to distract from daily life and feed my intrigue of nature, I’m sure many others feel the same. Great video mate! I hope to see more on this awesome ecosystem!

[@monikamyszko5512]

Yap, definitely

[@aleee2323]

OR, you can just leave them alone and simply watch documentaries…just saying. Animals are not there to be at our disposal.

[@devinstreater1763]

@@aleee2323 🤓

[@SirCatWaffel]

@@aleee2323 eat another veggie burger and get boosted bro.

[@_b_moll]

@@aleee2323 do you own a pet

[@d3ividdoxe]

This whole project is so good and entertaining to watch, I didn't skip even 1 second Nice explanation, nice video shots, Nice everything. Truly beautiful job

[@OloSnowLeo]

This is the type of content that gets me excited and fascinated about science! Thank you for sharing your work. Absolutely incredible!✨

[@TheDrPlants]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Chimpmusic79]

ololaa

[@mememagicisreal884]

It would be awesome to put those crabs in my Thai salad or in a Som Tam!

[@julliustanguilan9688]

RAKASTAPASTAPALAPATAPANAKATAKA

[@michellewilliams5395]

Ololaa

[@lillianlg]

Wow, this really shows how ecosystems work and how animals use adaptations to survive!

[@randyhubbard8850]

I really love the storm system you set up with all the lights emulating lightning, and the sprinklers. A very nice attention to detail towards their living space

[@skyp2358]

Yep, And it makes them understand and learn the ways of the wild. Kudos to him!

[@scottpitner4298]

Wow I love this. Imagine making a half dozen of these tanks in different shapes if needed, to showcase replica ecosystems found around the world. The flora/fauna matching what’s found naturally. Amazing!

[@lonzomartin729]

That does sound like a really good idea 😁

[@peabrain6872]

Bigger one as a desert?

[@fefek1]

*puts a lion, a Buffalo, a wild dog and a lizard in a small 1x1m tank* this good?

[@Haiesta]

@@fefek1 that sounds like a really bad smoothie

[@lonzomartin729]

@Fefek1 something tells me that’s not what he had in mind 🤣

[@BlenderisedMind]

It looks so, so beautiful. The whole set up and story behind it. A balanced eco system, next to your bed. Wow. Cannot wait for the next video!

[@nilesbutler8638]

Not really - he was feeding a lot there. Otherwise this really small tank would never have been able to sustain dozens of crabs and gecko. We even saw him feeding the gecko fruit pap and the crabs worms&crickets. Dont get me wrong, its a beautiful project. But more of a carefully sustained decorative farm situation than a self-balanced ecosystem. For that to be true he would have to stop all feeding and fertilizing, which he obviously did as well seeing how thos plants exploded. This is a showgarden in a bottle. Containing pets. Beautiful to look at - but not an ecosystem.

[@BlenderisedMind]

@@nilesbutler8638 edit: oops I only saw the 1st half of the msg! Yeah, I suppose you're right but alas, its mostly it's own little thing. Its still absolutely visually stunning though. 😊

[@nilesbutler8638]

@@BlenderisedMind Fully agreed on that! 👍

[@alex.g7317]

I cant even imagine what is like!

[@Mgis90]

@@nilesbutler8638 Yeah, we need more people like you, here in the comments, instead of blindly praising - able to differentiate between a show situation. Content is content anyway, and I see where the trends might be going.

[@senciddimisin]

I don't even have the slightest interest in these types of things, but the content you have shared was amazing and I watched it from the beginning till the end. great work

[@jabinislam8624]

Im still trying to work out how to put together a terrarium and this is just amazing. It looks beautiful and provides a focul point for hours of conversation about nature no matter how young or old.

[@collincortright8640]

My buddy has a fish tank that turned into a snake tank, that turned into an entire terrarium over time and it's been in his living room for years. Every time I go over there we end up staring at and talking about it for at least an hour or two. Having an entire ecosystem that can take care of itself is such an accomplishment and such a good way to teach your kids about life and death.

[@jabinislam8624]

@@collincortright8640Getting a fish tank is the easy bit..but i have no idea about what plants and creatures to put in that are compatible. But as you say its the best feature you could have, gets people thinking and talking.

[@kid14346]

You know... it really is interesting how humans treat certain species. You mentioned not being comfortable with leaving the gekos in the tank... but then crabs are just allowed to rip each other apart. It is just an interesting observation how the instant something has a skeleton instead of a exoskeleton we start valuing its life more than other animals. Like when I saw the baby gekos I felt a pit in my stomach about them being killed and eaten, but then stopped and asked myself why I didn't feel the same way for the other animal babies. Neat tank over all!

[@user-gn4ts8jb7n]

Wow. You just signed off an existential crisis with "neat tank!"

[@kid14346]

@@user-gn4ts8jb7n i mean it is a neat tank. But really think about why we value some lives more than others. The thing that got me thinking about it is Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa film and manga. He specifically designed the wildlife to be giant insects with no humanizing features and then made the story about how all life has value...

[@MsScarletwings]

Well, I assume (hope) with most people it’s not about invertebrate vs vertebrate, but rather level of sentience. Crabs are neurologically much more primitive than most reptiles... and people eat them pretty often too. Viewing certain animals as a food source requires people to either forfeit some of their perceived value OR adopt a cognitively dissonant view of it. The short answer is that crabs are not proven to perceive pain and suffering to the same degree that a gecko is known to, crabs are often viewed as a food source while captive geckos are often pets, and crabs have way fewer characteristics and expressions that humans can empathize with.

[@kid14346]

@@MsScarletwings i mean yeah... but why is animal afood source and animal b friend? Like food source/pain doesn't fully explain it because think of how much people eat animals that we KNOW can feel pain. Like if we put a dog into the same conditions cows in a slaughter house it would be called animal cruelty.

[@MsScarletwings]

@@kid14346 oh Theres no real solid “why” behind how certain animals became food and others became pets besides the luck of geographic distribution and time. Typically, animals that become major cultural food sources are either - plentiful in the wild and easy to harvest on a large scale sustainably - easy to domesticate and breed in captivity Crustaceans like crabs are a good example of the former. Shrimp are basically the cockroaches of the ocean, and they are a very nutritious AND low-Mercury source of marine protein. Crabs breed like crazy and coastal civilizations learned quickly that they make for good eating when cooked properly. Chickens are a great example of the latter. They were not only useful to human populations for their meat, but also for their egg production. The original wild chickens (red jungle fowl) were unique from other known birds in that their reproduction speed changed depending on the availability of food in the environment. Farmers learned that if you kept them very well fed, they kept laying eggs and breeding rapidly.

[@richardgolub5297]

To say this is merely fascinating, will be an insult to you. I watched this with much interest, then watched it with my two grandsons 8 and nearly 6. Now they want to try a similar project with me. Thank you for such a beautiful demonstration of life and you documented everything very well!!!!

[@SAturNDvCkieS]

I would love to see like a full hour long video, going day by day on how each enclosure, of any nature, live and grow

[@Catastroish]

I don't know how your video got to me, but I'm glad that it did, because maaaaaan, that's awesome. Really beautiful. And it's a relief to know that you also have a compassion towards them, and expanding environment for geckoes

[@JR-ii4lq]

Same, this is epic.

[@Stick_and_stone]

What compassion? He's just buying animals and letting them reproduce only to put in predators to eat them.

[@naneve265]

This is the content that needs to be promoted more! Its interesting and keeping you engaged! Cannot wait for that salt water ecosystem video!

[@justineuriellumongsod7543]

I'm really into this kind stuff. I'm one those kids that could stare at the ants bringing food to their colony. The small creatures really are fascinating to watch and sometimes I imagine myself being small interacting with them. Good job making this one. I'm Done Subscribing Looking forward to your other projects. 🥰

[@ColonelHax]

@OFFICIAL🕎77x7x7🕎MUSA ISRAEL LEWI-NO KA-DRONE okay man thats cool. Anyways, Geckos

[@Butterflyheart777]

@@ColonelHax HAHHAHA UR ANSWER I LOVE IT

[@JeffarryLounder]

Part of what I find interesting about owning an ecosystem is it's like you're their god. If you really wanted to, you could cut off their water supply for 3 days and incur a drought upon them, or you could add hazardous new environmental factors to see how they cope with it. But since the majority of us aren't bug sadists, we just let them live peaceful and happy lives (as happy as nature gets, anyway). Basically, their fate lies entirely in your control.

[@Butterflyheart777]

@@JeffarryLounder yea, i didnkt think it that way.

[@zeropie]

I love playing god

[@perfectfutures]

I’m mind-blown and especially love the rainstorms. Seeing how the species relate to each other is fascinating.

[@ConanCamelPuncher]

Fantastic Doc, it’s been a privilege to watch this, the fact you’re building your projects for longevity which is so much better than other channels “one and done” style of projects, also I like the cinematic style of this video without exaggerating. Can’t wait for the salt water ecosystem. P.S. “and moss started to appear” , just like my armpits

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you I appreciate it!! And LOL

[@BrandonLobo]

Without exaggeration? Well there was thunder! I loved that lol.

[@ConanCamelPuncher]

@@BrandonLobo hahaha I prefer “theatrical”

[@Xenomorphenia]

😂😂😂

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af.

[@TheLooking4sunset]

That left me speechless, the level of biology to even undertake this as well as the funds and technical skill, the most impressive specimen is You Dr.

[@PaperMario64]

This is awesome. I’m afraid I would get too attached to the critters and be heartbroken when nature happens. The tropical storms are AMAZING!!!!

[@FHyde9977]

Don’t name them 🤷

[@belzeboth93784]

"When nature happens"...This isn't nature, this is a sick experiment.

[@KOTO-cod]

@@soccerb4chicks yea

[@louis.p808]

People fail to remember we are also nature, and our instinct to help is also natural. If you want to help, help. That would still be “nAtUrE hApPeNiNg”. We are not Gods, we are just more powerful and thus perhaps have a moral imperative to make the world a better place. Get over yourselves, people.

[@josebenardi1554]

@@louis.p808 That's not how mature and healthy ecosystems work. Human interference usually leads to terrible results, just look at Australia.

[@Waevform]

Insane how much passion must go into these projects. Even building the enclosures. You are mind-bogglingly knowledgeable

[@LeMonke467]

monke

[@8Ball072]

How about a video where you show and tell us about the cleaning, feeding and all the work you have to do to keep that ecosystem balanced. What kind of problems you had like mold or things like that... to me its the most besutiful terrarium/paludarium/aquarium ive seen on youtube. Love that jungle!

[@TwistedMongoose]

If you watch the playlist in the series of these videos, he mentions routine maintenance. It’s quite minimal once the tank is established; (about 30% water change every month, and routine glass cleaning with a microfibre). I would like to know about minimizing algae growth however

[@curvingfyre6810]

@@TwistedMongoose wait, he didnt even have to feed the tank???

[@chumpman5323]

​@@curvingfyre6810 no they eat each other

[@mr0bviouslyinsane]

The snails likely took care of the majority of the algae 👍.

[@struanhorsburgh9016]

The shrimps eat the algae

[@BoringTroublemaker]

That was absolutely enthralling to watch, like a nature documentary only so much more interesting because it’s being facilitated so masterfully in your house. I could watch hours of this content.

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

I didn't think I was going to watch the whole video then it was suddenly over!! Just fascinating! Thank you for sharing this with us all 🥰

[@Journe2God]

So dope right !!! Definitely earned my subscribe. Pretty cool to see the progression. Hope he keeps it up

[@uzzzzzaaa]

This is the only video that has done this something unique! I wish more content creators would do this its so peaceful and beautiful to watch.

[@TheG_Boy]

Same

[@Splashstar216]

same!!!

[@78tag]

You should do an episode on the system its self - filtration, water condition, pumps, lights, glass maintenance, all of the up keep would be very interesting.

[@unknown.161]

KZbin need to promote more of content like this, this is truly peaceful to watch, you learn new things and very relaxing, very nice work, man. ))

[@Soulintent95]

Not gonna lie this is one of the most well made videos ive seen in quite some time. Really kept me interested. Shots are very nice too. When you are filming the tank, it looks like its a rainforest from an alien world. Very cool.

[@chasingmidnight6592]

Brand New 😎

[@Guyman-tq8lt]

This is like actually the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I’ve always been so fascinated with the jungle biome. But I’ve never wanted the dangers. Something like this would be like perfect for me if I knew anything about the proper plant life and animal life.

[@jasminhembrow9400]

Beautiful tropical garden eco system going on there. Enjoyable blog and the others.

[@stxrmzgaming]

Now this is the type of content KZbin needs. These type of videos are so rare as nobody else would put as much effort into ideas like You did ! Well Done, this is one of the best videos I have ever watched and actually enjoyed every single second of it. Keep it going !

[@strikermodel]

I always knew ecosystem balancing was no small feat. Losing one species or introducing an invasive one can destroy it entirely. This one is no exception. The dominant species has grown too much both times. I wonder what else it needs to reach a perfect balance? I gotta say, I love these videos. Making a living self contained ecosystem looks like a lot of fun. Some day in the future I'd like to make one!

[@druegnor1703]

Snake to eat the gecko

[@milorio813]

@@druegnor1703 snakes will end up eating everything lmao

[@Zuaquim1]

Reduce the feed for the geckos, they will reproduce less and some will die. Predators in nature are generally controlled by bottom-up processes.

[@xgranxglin3510]

The duration of the life cycle of all the species in the food chain [plants all the way to apex predator] + the amount of food it needs.

[@Tczarsh]

The moment he said he needs to balance out the population of crabs so he introduced geckos. Had me thinking that even in a highly controlled environment ( rain, introduction of new animals) nature's law is consistent all over the place that is to build an ecosystem you need a balanced population of species with foodchain

[@Rooxie973]

Like big cats, viruses and famine

[@BlitzkriegAP]

That includes humans

[@JRBDWD]

Yeah

[@MrSinthan]

Made me think about that one simpsons episode

[@arkroyalrifemoonbasealpha6101]

He should have added a single particle of Tony Blair in mind is it even possible to dilute such evil?

[@DaSecret_Channel69420]

It’s the first video I watch on this channel and all I can say, congrats for your work ❤

[@TenTenTamten]

You've done a ton of work, yet, you've made it interesting and accessible to everybody. Great job man, it's plain to see you're proud of your work, and I'm glad you are.

[@NY_7]

Such a beautiful ecosystem that was created. It must be very peaceful especially at night hearing the geckos chirp and that rain inside the tank along with the soft lighting.

[@quincyadli4329]

Dude, this is my new favorite channel. I don’t have little ecosystems or wasps or fish nor do I want to get some in the future but you’re really good at informing people like me who don’t really have a passion for it into something they love to learn about

[@asee381]

Yep, one video and I'm like: "Well, now I have a thing to do when I wake up at 3:00 in the morning by accident."

[@johnmarstonplays69]

Protect this man at all costs

[@emmaemanuelemmanuelandrews5054]

Yes

[@curvingfyre6810]

Its fascinating the level of easy success you had with the vampire crabs, to the point of worrying about a takeover. Did you have to regularly feed them, or were they able to scavenge most of their own food?

[@weebslayer9037]

Yes

[@esprero]

bees

[@lukevlogsgaming2441]

They could find food because he mentioned in the original vampire crab video that they could eat the moss

[@curvingfyre6810]

@@lukevlogsgaming2441 They can eat moss?? So they're true grazing herbivores?

[@ethanwheale9755]

@@weebslayer9037 useful reply

[@JR-wk4dj]

Amazing ecosystem you built. I like the way it's automated with rain and lightning. Very well thought out. Your very talented.

[@thekenimator8397]

This is also a great demonstration of the fragility of an ecosystem, conditions must be just right and all the species must be able to balance each other's population

[@GlitchTrap4]

Gecko lizard: Hey, wanna be friends? Crab: Sure

[@willrueb9573]

This was so calming and wonderful. It's nice to see humans appreciate the stewardship of plants and animals.

[@xXMiKuXx21]

Well that was just incredible. You have such talent in recreating complex, thriving habitats for beautiful little critters. Just subscribed and can’t wait to watch more of your builds!

[@firippu2808]

ok this is one of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin so far. An ecosystem in your own house is just..... amazing. This is awesome.

[@Bunneh8002]

Epic. Absolutely freaking epic.

[@dantenavas1683]

Really cool! So much going on! Side note....the baby geckos aren't technically "clones" because they don't have identical DNA to the parent. In this type of parthenogenisis the chromosomes are still crossed over and there is recombination. So.... new DNA!!! FREAKING AWESOME!

[@redblue5140]

wait then if they reproduce by themselves why are they considered female

[@arhainofulthuan]

Life... um... finds a way!

[@nipe2858]

Bros a genius

[@zackwajer339]

Dude this is nuts without a doubt. Good stuff.Thank you! I'm addicted and fascinated by things and stuff like this. Gained a subscription,and a fan. Keep up the good work brotha. How did you go about building the pipes for the spray system? Or if anyone eles know how,That would be great.

[@christianwatson6500]

I wish I found channels like this earlier, I watched a coral farmer a couple weeks ago, and now I am also here subscribing!

[@krisjenneradoptmepls]

It would be so interesting i think to make 2 of the same setups with the exact same species and see if they develop differently! Or perhaps 1 different species and observe that impact. A big part of all of this is also pure chance so id love to see how that plays out.

[@Zeekmeister101]

This would be such a cool experiment to observe

[@silent_stalker3687]

Leeches, add leeches

[@giuliogentilin1509]

What a incredibile quality change from the first video ❤

[@pranaykothari803]

It really inspired me! I built an open ecosystem and it's really tiny, I am keeping in some springtails, mites, snails and critters for now and planted some moss and plants. It's been days and weeks since I made it and I will keep it in my classroom, once it comes together completely established.

[@AG-dq2ku]

wuw

[@metal_closet]

​@@AG-dq2ku h

[@metal_closet]

why did i reply h

[@FilthySoup]

I’m thinking about doing one. What’s the maintenance like?

[@pranaykothari803]

@@FilthySoup once in a month, weed and cut the plants, that's all!

[@abuthahirkaleel4947]

That Raining scene 5:00 Amazing wow 🤩

[@nilla5059]

I never thought I’d be so interested in my least favorite subject. But this video has me so intrigued and wanting to see the ecosystems evolve even more, it’s really fascinating to watch, absolutely amazing work.

[@Ashen.k]

Still remember watching this video for the first time in corona period 😭❤️