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

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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 Жыл бұрын

Check out my Ebook, it’s perfect for beginners! terrariumdesigns.co.uk/products/ebook

@haydenlaudemann8776 Жыл бұрын

Those isopods are porcellio scaber lava. One of my favorites

@antonellatundo6803 Жыл бұрын

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

@antonellatundo6803 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@Slugcatn 8 ай бұрын

same

@frederickdiaz8732 8 ай бұрын

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

@christianjacquet4095 6 ай бұрын

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

@boscoe5334 11 ай бұрын

A garden snail would be a really neat addition!

@WalletOfZhongli Жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@lewissmith9875 8 ай бұрын

@@jrmartinez1354God bless

@slister45 7 ай бұрын

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

@sqeefsters.el.oh.el.. 7 ай бұрын

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

@LeifRobertson-lk9vk 7 ай бұрын

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

@Trevtron24 Ай бұрын

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

@Dudeterrarium Жыл бұрын

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

@mrdino863 9 ай бұрын

Please make more of these videos

@TheSithApprentice Жыл бұрын

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

@angelinanorton3510 Ай бұрын

SO soothing in the dark before 💤 and absolutely beautiful 😍

@jannatal-naim4455 Жыл бұрын

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

@AlexRejba Жыл бұрын

Such a gorgeous terrarium!

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

thank you! glad you like it😃

@TheSithApprentice Жыл бұрын

Wow he replied

@SandeepSingh-jp5rg Жыл бұрын

www.youtube.com/@aquagarden1/videos

@RichardBronosky 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@CardsbyMaaike Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You should give it a go:)

@haydenlaudemann8776 Жыл бұрын

Those isopods are porcellio scaber lava

@CrazyCringed Жыл бұрын

🤓 those are porcelain scaler lava isopods

@sombrerofish47B2 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@InsipidCar Жыл бұрын

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

@Tinnerito Жыл бұрын

Also known as common rough woodlouse!

@Tinnerito Жыл бұрын

@@CrazyCringed 😐

@-Its_Ashlee- 11 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

It truly is😃

@jrmartinez1354 9 ай бұрын

@@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 ❤️

@ronduffey3997 10 ай бұрын

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

@manleenkaur7942 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it😃

@Manj_J Жыл бұрын

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

@discoverlaurence Ай бұрын

Excellent upload. Thanks for the ideas.

@madworld. 8 ай бұрын

just superb !!

@lebenarium4817 Жыл бұрын

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

@urbanmusiq 11 ай бұрын

This is so impressive and stunning!!

@morneschaap2944 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful terrarium. Thanks for sharing

@AntScapes1 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful build mate. Loved watching this

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@baileyjason-xo8tm 9 ай бұрын

the pond is so cute! :3

@twatburger9000 8 ай бұрын

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?

@miniscenesgb 8 ай бұрын

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

@MrMann703 16 күн бұрын

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.

@user-bx9lw5vl2p 13 күн бұрын

From India nice ecosystem 😊😊

@Gamorkas 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful and creative!

@Mr-oi6gj Жыл бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them:)

@mysterio12980 10 ай бұрын

You are genius. Thanks for video!!

@angilenz9056 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤. Thank you. So beautiful

@ronp1436 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful!😊

@wiredblitzen 22 күн бұрын

Awesome. This pond is amazing and so creative

@PetBabies. 7 ай бұрын

Such a creative way to make a terrarium!🤩

@thecarrieshot6411 Жыл бұрын

Love the ideas for these.

@karinroach1244 Жыл бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@slister45 7 ай бұрын

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

@Scatter23 Жыл бұрын

My new hobby! Thank you

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

No problem!:)

@YourMomsHouseRN69 4 ай бұрын

Wow beautiful man.. Good work!

@elizabethhammond1348 16 күн бұрын

Amazing. Thank you so much!

@anne-marieperjean6883 Жыл бұрын

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

@cathyfraser7145 Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful.

@botanidanny Жыл бұрын

you had me a ‘mini pond’ 💚💚💚

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

💚

@gurunaths7969 2 ай бұрын

Very informative video, beautiful eco system

@xxtoptigerxx8758 Жыл бұрын

This looks so beautiful

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michellehall4165 Жыл бұрын

Stunning!

@Aisha-721 8 ай бұрын

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?

@myriad1 Жыл бұрын

love the pond

@ThemissingJem_09 Жыл бұрын

That's AWESOME 🔥🔥💯💯✨✨

@wasyul6333 Жыл бұрын

ITS REALLY BEAUTYFUL

@user-ht7vq5mk5b Ай бұрын

I love terrarium I madera my first in tic tac box

@thisthing4207 Жыл бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh no!😅💚

@danasmith8557 10 ай бұрын

Great that's so beautiful!!

@TerrariumDesigns 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 7 ай бұрын

Great video...👍

@mounicav9350 7 ай бұрын

This is cool🤗

@yashajindal2293 2 ай бұрын

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

@assbear450 Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@gayathribalachandran5845 6 ай бұрын

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

@Erazoth Ай бұрын

So beautiful ! i might steal your ideas hehe

@user-dk5vj2br1o Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you💚

@aranyoditvoorst2700 2 ай бұрын

beautifull !!!!

@pattyandersen5516 2 ай бұрын

Love it!

@ipksgames8330 Жыл бұрын

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

@Clone-Datchia 7 ай бұрын

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

@perhamill Жыл бұрын

Great build, and a great video!

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@yeasmineaty 7 ай бұрын

Very nice

@Frogmandb Жыл бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do:)

@darealtorchwood5665 Жыл бұрын

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

@justinhancock2218 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! 😊

@bettypelton7711 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😃

@teresacux8685 5 ай бұрын

I love it ❤

@technics6215 11 ай бұрын

Amazing miniature world :)

@TerrariumDesigns 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@armanarmandi7146 Ай бұрын

Wow ❤ Very Very cute 😍

@ProfessorCreatess Жыл бұрын

I luv it!❤

@changjulia9945 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kzookid2051 10 ай бұрын

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.

@y_equals_mx_plus_c Жыл бұрын

This is so cool!!!!!!!!🤩🤩🐛🐞

@TripleHeadedSheep Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@F_Dot_ 11 ай бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@romegamer4108 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Can the exceed of isopods be a problem in the future, and it needs water or just the humidity is needed ? I will try to recreate one for my final grade project because it is really cool

@archangelauriel007 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

You should do it!:)

@archangelauriel007 Жыл бұрын

@@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. 🥰

@InvisibleLove.0987 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤Marvelous

@arthursamazingactivities1319 9 ай бұрын

I love the pond

@lobes117 10 ай бұрын

See, now THIS is a hobby

@LeifRobertson-lk9vk 7 ай бұрын

Amazing work..I just bought the same type of enclosure so its my first...hey where is a good place to buy the pond container lol...

@gabrielsstopmotion1959 9 ай бұрын

can you put the leaves inn really hot water too cus i have done that before

@elianegalvao6111 7 ай бұрын

Amei 🤩

@ButBadGaming34251 11 ай бұрын

this guy is proof that you can do anything with anything

@azuincapable Жыл бұрын

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

@eatfarts 9 ай бұрын

can you recommend any good items to start a terrarium?

@sherylegbert3967 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. My question would be the charcoal mix in the beginning, where do I buy this ? I bought a terrarium greenhouse, small but you have inspired me and I love your voice thx❤❤

@Introcollapse Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, but those ferns are going to outgrow that space very quickly. I worry about the shelf life of this project, as pretty as it is.

@MrKrakengaming Жыл бұрын

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

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Sure! that’ll be a fun project:)

@MrKrakengaming Жыл бұрын

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

@antonellatundo6803 Жыл бұрын

Good job! A really nice terrarium and the idea of the pond is very original :)) Can you tell me what variety is the isopod in the photo?

@TerrariumDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just done some research, they are porcellio scaber lava

@coastalphriends4913 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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