Exploring My LARGEST Ecosystem │ Large Woodland Terrarium - 1 Month Update!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2021
  • In this video we take a look at the Large Woodland Terrarium I built roughly a month ago from uploading this video. The terrarium hosts many plants from a woodland. I introduced isopods and springtails, whilst other species hitchhiked in on the plants and wood.
    Inside this bioactive terrarium many species have shown up. Tiny species such as Barklice, Springtails, Globular Springtails, Mites and Fungus Gnats have formed breeding populations. These species are at the very bottom of the food chain and help provide food for larger organisms higher up in the ecosystem.
    Larger animals such as Garlic Snails, Worm Slugs and Armadillidium Isopods also call the terrarium home. These species are quite large so don't have to worry as much about predators. Their young and eggs however are much more vulnerable.
    Predators such as Springtail Stalker Beetles, Soil Centipedes and Harvestmen have also shown up within the terrarium. I believe the beetles have played a significant role in the reduction of parasitic mites found on the isopods. I also noticed Harvestmen seem to prefer hunting in the plants and wood, whilst the soil centipedes stick to the ground. Springtail Stalker Beetles seem to hunt anywhere, but seem more common in the moss.
    What I found surprising is I've yet to see any worms show up within this ecosystem. Despite this soil Centipedes have found their way in. These centipedes hunt earthworms in the wild so have had to adapt to the new conditions inside this terrarium. They can often be seen hunting the surface for mites, springtails and other small invertebrates. The Worm Slugs are also known to live in Earthworm tunnels. Both species may have to adapt to a world without Earthworms... (Unless of course they show up in the next few months... Just because I haven't seen them yet doesn't mean babies aren't hiding out somewhere.)
    I'm very pleased with this ecosystem. I hope it'll continue to bring myself and others joy for years to come! :) Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe!
    To watch the full series of this terrariums development click here:
    • Building my BIGGEST Ec...

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  • @Jartopia
    @Jartopia  2 роки тому +802

    On a scale of 1 -10 what would you rate the Springtails dance moves?

  • @jakepat8603
    @jakepat8603 2 роки тому +660

    Plants - growing
    Snails- snailin
    Springtail - vibin

    • @shadowscythes
      @shadowscythes 2 роки тому +12

      I thought the exact same thing about vibin when I saw the springtail 😂

    • @Theangelamincey
      @Theangelamincey 6 місяців тому

      Haha about the springtail that dance was funnier than I thought🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @DiegoMSM
    @DiegoMSM 2 роки тому +477

    I love that springtails silly little dance.

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +2

      Same it's funny!

    • @MrMudNugget
      @MrMudNugget 2 роки тому +13

      They move like that to create a 3 dimensional space for the sensors on their body to get a good read on the environment.

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +2

      @@MrMudNugget wait for real?

    • @DingDongDood
      @DingDongDood 2 роки тому +24

      YOU GOT SPRINGTAILED

    • @kronoskr2597
      @kronoskr2597 2 роки тому +2

      @@DingDongDood i was about write that

  • @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD
    @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD 2 роки тому +713

    We were discussing the desire for more Jartopia videos at work only yesterday. We all watch and love your content. Much appreciated. Can't get enough.

    • @roach7616
      @roach7616 2 роки тому +38

      Curious what kind of industry you work in where you’re all interested in this pretty niche subject?

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +3

      That is really neat!

    • @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD
      @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD 2 роки тому +84

      @@roach7616 . Manufacturing. Not really anything to do with it. We just like to share cool videos with each other and try to stay away from the political mess while at work. We have a television in the lunchroom people cast and share cool videos we found on. I started out and supposed to be a CNC programmer and operator but somehow found myself working with manual machines instead. Water jet, lathe, mill, and break press. The switch was unexpected but I'm enjoying the Hands-On approach and appreciate the skills manual machining require.

    • @h2squared
      @h2squared 2 роки тому +1

      Cool porpoise

    • @AS-hz8cv
      @AS-hz8cv 2 роки тому +4

      I wish I worked with people who discuss jartopia videos

  • @russelllamb5729
    @russelllamb5729 2 роки тому +82

    All of the animals - “fighting for my life”. The one springtail - “lets boogie”

  • @MyDude199
    @MyDude199 2 роки тому +267

    I feel this larger ecosystem actually seems to support life better then the smaller tanks. Its good to know these things are very scalable.

    • @SSirloiNN
      @SSirloiNN 2 роки тому +60

      For all animals in captivity having a larger living space is always better. More resources, more escape routes, potentially larger food web etc.

    • @minihali
      @minihali 2 роки тому +49

      I am no biologist. But nature is amazing at scaling a ecosystem to the size and resources you give it. If either is lacking, it will simply lower biodiversity to compensate. You can literally create an optimal setup for a jar, by throwing dirt into it since nature will always even it out. I highly recommend trying it!

    • @wliaputs
      @wliaputs 2 роки тому +35

      @@minihali Meanwhile software engineer like me struggle to even scale my company’s system by a little lol

    • @frankkatsle2150
      @frankkatsle2150 2 роки тому +11

      u could scale it to an entire planet forreal

    • @KushGee
      @KushGee 2 роки тому +17

      @@wliaputs hey man it took nature millions of years.

  • @williamwalters3796
    @williamwalters3796 2 роки тому +206

    That first spring-tail: “Get stick bugged!”

  • @user-pc7bn5cv8m
    @user-pc7bn5cv8m 2 роки тому +168

    My man literally created his own little world and its just beautiful

    • @dookcurruff9047
      @dookcurruff9047 2 роки тому +2

      people who says "my man" deserve to be gut shot by a .50 cal 😂😂

    • @tactix1015
      @tactix1015 2 роки тому +3

      @@dookcurruff9047 why

    • @brockhensley6457
      @brockhensley6457 2 роки тому +3

      @@dookcurruff9047 why ?

    • @t_homa.s8178
      @t_homa.s8178 2 роки тому +24

      @@dookcurruff9047 you believe someone should suffer a drawn out and excruciating death purely based on their choice of vocabulary?
      I’d suggest seeking professional help.

    • @hometowngravy1873
      @hometowngravy1873 2 роки тому +5

      @@dookcurruff9047 someone’s insecure about themselves...

  • @drblaze2
    @drblaze2 2 роки тому +34

    This music is so freakin soothing. I wish I could've had something like this in a science class when i was young. So cool

  • @spookysocks573
    @spookysocks573 2 роки тому +41

    I discovered this channel half a year ago, and since then I've regurarly gone out and created ecospheres from local ponds and rivers with my dad (he studied freshwater biology). It's amazing how much you learn by doing it, even if the ecosphere fails. Please keep producing your great content!

  • @SaulLingTheKingOfTheJungle
    @SaulLingTheKingOfTheJungle 2 роки тому +71

    I only discovered this channel a week ago, due to it popping up in my recommended page. Now I am addicted to these videos and I have even created an ecosphere myself :D

    • @dominoot2652
      @dominoot2652 2 роки тому +4

      let us know how it turns out! I want to try it too!

    • @longjohn2404
      @longjohn2404 2 роки тому +2

      I just bought a medium-sized jar from Michaels! Couldn’t decide between a really large one or a medium sized one so I settled for the smaller one as my first one. Just gotta choose a local spot to fill it up at tomorrow 🙂

    • @jedaaa
      @jedaaa 2 роки тому

      What do you have in it

    • @kaidenwestendorp7658
      @kaidenwestendorp7658 2 роки тому +2

      One month update??

    • @SaulLingTheKingOfTheJungle
      @SaulLingTheKingOfTheJungle 2 роки тому +2

      1 month update: obviously some creatures died and all the isopods were driven to extinction due to overpredation so i just added some new isopods. So i guess its doing good after 1 month

  • @BrunoSaraviaPhotography
    @BrunoSaraviaPhotography 2 роки тому +13

    The way you treat this information is so respectful and noble that you give new meaning to this entire forgotten world. Thank you for giving us a different perspective of what the human sees and we have forgotten. Great content!

  • @rikkimonvk7262
    @rikkimonvk7262 2 роки тому +54

    lmao the notification for this video popped up right after I finished watching the first one, call me lucky if you want 😎🤙

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +1

      That is pog

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +1

      I got the notification because I'm subbed with notifications on 😉

  • @WhatSheSaidWas
    @WhatSheSaidWas 2 роки тому +72

    Have you ever considered a live cam of one of your terrariums?

    • @kittenishkitten
      @kittenishkitten 2 роки тому +7

      Only problem I could see is no close ups. I really enjoy the close ups. But I would also LOVE if he could do a live feed. I would tune in quite a bit I think.

    • @JohnDoe-yq9ml
      @JohnDoe-yq9ml 2 роки тому

      Y’all have no lives.

  • @Oueenazolatigressgina
    @Oueenazolatigressgina 2 роки тому +5

    1:24 the spring tail is vibing to some music

  • @Luqi_
    @Luqi_ 2 роки тому +7

    this is really healing me. due the high rate of corona virus in my country i can't go out like normal days back then. its really cured me just to see nature from your videos

  • @Philip-sq7un
    @Philip-sq7un 2 роки тому +197

    This guy’s vids are actually addicting, almost like asmr but educational and not super weird (i dont like asmr)

    • @fizgizan
      @fizgizan 2 роки тому

      SameSmr! Lol

    • @Philip-sq7un
      @Philip-sq7un 2 роки тому

      @@fizgizan lol

    • @fizgizan
      @fizgizan 2 роки тому +5

      @@Philip-sq7un some rudimentary asmr can be satisfying. But most is cringecel af. Definitely any eating, or gum chewing, like I want to chuck my device, and humanity, into a volcano when that presents itself.

    • @Philip-sq7un
      @Philip-sq7un 2 роки тому +3

      @@fizgizan yeah, some history asmr channels are very soothing

    • @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD
      @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD 2 роки тому +6

      I think those weird ASMR videos with the women are focusing on a different form of gratification.I find them creepy af. These videos on the other hand are fascinating and relaxing. One of my favorite channels ever.

  • @JordanBeagle
    @JordanBeagle 2 роки тому +5

    I love the background music, film style and natural terrarium builds!

  • @fkirby3
    @fkirby3 2 роки тому +27

    I like the way you just take whatever is in the dirt and go with it. That makes for interesting results...different species from the dirt, from the plants, from the visual enrichment of the tree limbs...You have a wonderful world/worlds in the ecosystems you put together. Thank You!

    • @ImmortalWombat
      @ImmortalWombat 2 роки тому

      Think of all the people you miss, how you will never EVER see a single moment of them. They cant smile or breathe or feel happy THEY ARE GONE

    • @kin8986
      @kin8986 2 роки тому +6

      @@ImmortalWombat wtf you talkin' about?

    • @Apple-ei1ms
      @Apple-ei1ms 2 роки тому +2

      @@ImmortalWombat are you ok

  • @billl2903
    @billl2903 2 роки тому +1

    Good to see this ecosystem is still balanced. I remember this was one of my favorite from you so far

  • @kalm9184
    @kalm9184 2 роки тому +2

    man it's wild to think about the springtails out there in the world just vibin like that. beautiful.

  • @openmind1510NWO
    @openmind1510NWO 2 роки тому +13

    Wonderful relaxing music it remember me on the anime Princess mononoke

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 2 роки тому +1

    These are very enjoyable to watch! Thank you! Can’t wait for an update on the Ocean Ecosystem!

  • @pineappleexpress793
    @pineappleexpress793 2 роки тому +15

    I just want to say keep up the great work, I love these videos so much, they’re just so amazing I can’t even put it into words. I love seeing life develop, grow and change it makes me happy. And the background music is very calming. I wish you the best man, keep it up :D

  • @rusPiglets
    @rusPiglets 2 роки тому +17

    These video always make me melancholic. These little guys will never figure out they are living for the entertainment of an human adult and his viewers.
    Just like we ourselves, will probably never figure out the same thing in our lifetime...

    • @LazurBeemz
      @LazurBeemz 2 роки тому +1

      Once, in Italy, there was a leopard. It grew up only knowing the four walls of its cage, but longed for something wild in a way it didn't understand. Then one night, God came to the leopard in a dream. God told the leopard, "I have put you in this place, at this time, so that a certain man will see you. And he will remember you, and he will write you into his book." And the leopard took comfort in this, to know its purpose. Even though it did not truly understand, for how could a beast ever understand the plans of God?
      Some years later, the poet Dante lay dying. And God came to him in a dream and said, " I have put you in this place, at this time, so that you would write a certain book. And that book will be remembered for centuries to come." And Dante took comfort in this, to know his purpose. Even though he did not truly understand, for how could a man ever understand the plans of God?

  • @EpicGammaray
    @EpicGammaray 2 роки тому +1

    Man, this is so awesome. Just made my first rural pond jar. Hyped for when I get larger jars to make seawater and woodlands, and also update my rural pond one. Can watch em for hours. So soothing.

  • @wtfBrad
    @wtfBrad 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are one of the few uploaders I watch full screen. Between the music, the subjects and the amazing camera work... Always look forward to the next update!

  • @nanquan491
    @nanquan491 2 роки тому +1

    I love your videos! Never thought this would be something I would be interested in watching on UA-cam lol... but very fascinating. Can't wait for further updates :D

  • @kamikoto1558
    @kamikoto1558 2 роки тому +1

    Man i am glad this popped up in my suggestions. So fascinating

  • @JM-zo5me
    @JM-zo5me 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this little world with us! 😊

  • @corvinius4609
    @corvinius4609 2 роки тому +1

    Love the calm music and no voice over. This should only be gazed upon in awe and wonder. It is beautiful what you made. Kudos to you.

  • @Anton-gx9lh
    @Anton-gx9lh 2 роки тому

    I just binged all your clips today and just as I take another break from work I see a new upload. Love this content!

  • @gwynyvyr
    @gwynyvyr 2 роки тому

    It made me so happy to see a new video was uploaded!

  • @glunchblast2871
    @glunchblast2871 2 роки тому +1

    Love this video, very peaceful, and interesting to see how each specie adapts to the terrarium

  • @notabot0101
    @notabot0101 2 роки тому

    Amazing to see these creatures from such a different perspective.

  • @educostanzo
    @educostanzo 2 роки тому

    That was just gorgeous. So much biodiversity, such a spontaneous landscape, beautifully shot, subscribed!

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 2 роки тому +4

    I can’t get over how awesome and powerful your camera is! It’s probably the best I’ve ever seen!!

  • @mooster2095
    @mooster2095 2 роки тому +5

    1:25 yay let's dance 🩰

  • @thesilverfish4846
    @thesilverfish4846 2 роки тому +1

    Hey brotha, just wanna say your stuff is really inspiring. I'm pursing the creation of my own paludarium partially because of your content. Hope you can keep uploading!

  • @udittlamba
    @udittlamba 2 роки тому

    Always love the update videos!

  • @nicomoreno5028
    @nicomoreno5028 4 місяці тому

    Those 2 feeling each other out at the end was great 😄

  • @j-cool-guy
    @j-cool-guy 2 роки тому +1

    wow, I can't believe it's already been a month since i watched the last video on this ecosystem. It feels like only yesterday I saw you build it!

  • @Dansu18
    @Dansu18 2 роки тому

    Very chillaxing, love it!!

  • @artorianfilms
    @artorianfilms 2 роки тому

    I think this is the channel that got me started on ecospheres. They’re just so much fun to make and really fun way to make videos

  • @ideeyes4054
    @ideeyes4054 2 роки тому +1

    1:23 lol that sprintail just wibing

  • @lunatrics
    @lunatrics 2 роки тому

    These vids a really relaxing when its almost bedtime. Love em!

  • @wesleythomas7705
    @wesleythomas7705 2 роки тому +4

    Honestly the best youtube channel! This just takes me away from how depressing life is.

  • @RDPproject
    @RDPproject Рік тому

    Beautiful video. Well done. Thank you for posting this. Rob (London)

  • @arezxo
    @arezxo 2 роки тому +3

    10 minutes therapy session ❤️

  • @homernewman8478
    @homernewman8478 2 роки тому +1

    This is very fascinating. Thank you for uploading.

  • @Midwestweekly
    @Midwestweekly 2 роки тому +4

    can’t lie. Jartopia is pure entertainment

  • @andymuramasa8685
    @andymuramasa8685 2 роки тому +1

    love to see your videos, I discovered you today and God I really enjoy seeing your terrarium and your eco-spheres, I even want to make my own ecospheres and terrariums, I hope you continue to share your ecosystems for a long time

  • @Fleischnaka
    @Fleischnaka 2 роки тому +3

    "Hightly armored" as a proprer body is pretty impressive haha ! Love it !
    Might be like a Tank in real life.

  • @okagedesu
    @okagedesu 2 роки тому

    your videos are always so soothing, I love it !

  • @evasterenberg
    @evasterenberg 2 роки тому

    I once built a terrarium for a biology project in high school. It was amazing experiencing so far! I really love your videos! Keep up the good job :)

  • @Sylvyi
    @Sylvyi 2 роки тому

    The isopods are so adorable!

  • @aadrijadey
    @aadrijadey 2 роки тому +1

    Your channel inspired me and I made my first terrarium last week. Thank you so much. Keep making such beautiful content 💖

  • @lemonoujia4534
    @lemonoujia4534 2 роки тому +1

    I love watching the bugs eat. They're just munching away!

  • @rein7447
    @rein7447 2 роки тому

    Awesome video thanks for posting it.

  • @splintmeow4723
    @splintmeow4723 Рік тому

    This was so so so beautiful! Thank you ❤

  • @HansHammertime
    @HansHammertime 2 роки тому +44

    How does this man have so many insects in his ecosystem? I’ve had my ecosphere for a year now and all I can find is springtails and woodlice :(
    I’m envious and in awe

    • @nakrinoban6394
      @nakrinoban6394 2 роки тому +11

      picking the right location to collect soil/plants/branches can result in great amounts of biodiversity there is a spot near where i live that has amazing amounts of life

    • @haroldinho9930
      @haroldinho9930 Рік тому +1

      @@nakrinoban6394 what’s a good place for collecting? I have a sparse forest, a dense, evergreen forest, and a field near me

    • @frowner_and_co
      @frowner_and_co Рік тому +3

      @@haroldinho9930 why not mix them all together? I mixed my garden and the nearby forest together
      It's full of life!
      And aphids.

  • @claytonm5371
    @claytonm5371 2 роки тому

    I have enjoyed the video and found it interesting to see such a complex ecosystem in a jar. Not going to lie I now come back for the soothing music thou.

  • @bullian1991
    @bullian1991 2 роки тому

    This stuff is absolutely amazing. Fantastic work!

  • @MissBonnieMcSquirrely
    @MissBonnieMcSquirrely 2 роки тому

    Wow everything got so much bigger! 😍 Nice!

  • @ControlNumber
    @ControlNumber Рік тому

    That was incredible.

  • @chihiro5156
    @chihiro5156 2 роки тому

    That's amazing as always. Thanks Jartopia..😆

  • @christiansalamone5567
    @christiansalamone5567 2 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing! 😍😍😍

  • @aeonyx_cinereus
    @aeonyx_cinereus 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome content! This has inspired me to create my own self-contained terrarium!

  • @slaviaukraine6300
    @slaviaukraine6300 2 роки тому +1

    Try make a 1-2 hours video just filming into the ecosystem🙌 Going to bed watching this and wake up to it🥰 No one can hate

  • @crazykat8727
    @crazykat8727 2 роки тому

    Just shows what can be created with a glass box a lid and a field trip to the woods and a little imagination fascinating stuff 👍👍

  • @josephanderton5440
    @josephanderton5440 2 роки тому

    Two hours ago I didn’t know this existed but here I am two hours deep into your channel and I’m loving it

  • @ppm5960
    @ppm5960 2 роки тому +1

    This is incredible, I LOVE it❤️

  • @reliefromrealife
    @reliefromrealife 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on 200k! You have an amazingly informative channel, love your work 😁✌

  • @losingbaggage
    @losingbaggage 2 роки тому

    As excellent as ever. Thanks.

  • @PapaSmurfzzHD
    @PapaSmurfzzHD 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel bro, only found it yesterday but its so cool to see nature in action, and glad you take such good care of all the animals and plants, cant wait to see more! Have you considered doing a half water, half woodland terrarium? would definitely be cool to see!

  • @asdaddsddsad
    @asdaddsddsad 2 роки тому

    love your videos, thank you for sharing

  • @JordanBeagle
    @JordanBeagle 2 роки тому

    His attention to detail is fantastic

  • @crashdeck2393
    @crashdeck2393 2 роки тому

    I am fascinated with your channel!!!! I'm going to try to do a couple of these with my daughter so we can watch them progress, time to get researching n learning!!!

  • @yodlafpeterson2526
    @yodlafpeterson2526 2 роки тому +1

    This is a very special channel, love it!

  • @alphaone8386
    @alphaone8386 2 роки тому

    Beautiful content. It may sound weird but your videos may help me with one of the most important and one of the difficult goals in my life. Thanks bud💪

  • @4l3xx1337
    @4l3xx1337 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this.

  • @Anonymous-ev5kj
    @Anonymous-ev5kj 2 роки тому

    This is such beautiful, thoughtful and fascinating content.

  • @EvilestGem
    @EvilestGem 2 роки тому

    always amazing and a pleasure to watch, thanks.

  • @killzabit
    @killzabit 2 роки тому

    Dude I love your videos! It would be really nice to see a rundown on how you went about this one. This is my ultimate goal.

  • @branevans3705
    @branevans3705 2 роки тому

    Love this.

  • @anthonyturner791
    @anthonyturner791 2 роки тому +5

    Found these and now I've been watching and had to subscribe thanks for the great videos

    • @BrainFreezeMC
      @BrainFreezeMC 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, subscribing will only make your life better. Welcome to the club. 😉

  • @draphotube4315
    @draphotube4315 2 роки тому +1

    Dit is geweldig man! Goed werk 👍

    • @draphotube4315
      @draphotube4315 2 роки тому +1

      Leuk hoe dit allemaal mogelijk is! 😊

  • @anisims1569
    @anisims1569 2 роки тому +1

    I love your video's and your close ups are worth a million dollars! :)

  • @ScarsUnseen24
    @ScarsUnseen24 2 роки тому

    isopods are so cute!

  • @mrslade
    @mrslade 2 роки тому

    Thank you for inspiring me.

  • @Kitsune-kun663
    @Kitsune-kun663 2 роки тому

    lovely terrarium

  • @delaramnorouzi879
    @delaramnorouzi879 2 роки тому

    This is magical

  • @elliotvasstrandhoddge9423
    @elliotvasstrandhoddge9423 2 роки тому +2

    The mushroom in the beginning,that got ate, Was a kind of psycadelick mushroom called fleinsopp. Just a litlle fun detail

  • @lucasgp9297
    @lucasgp9297 2 роки тому +1

    Muito bom, melhor terrario que eu já vi.

  • @mikeyjames6808
    @mikeyjames6808 2 роки тому

    beautiful little world you made there

  • @michellep4792
    @michellep4792 2 роки тому +2

    I've got a similar (but less attractive) ecosystem as well. We miss so much by not looking closer at the smaller creatures. They are every bit as interesting and entertaining as larger ones. I love my bugs!

  • @manipei
    @manipei 2 роки тому

    So graceful and…wait….what the…is that a centipede!?!?!
    Sweet mother of mercy get the fire!!!!
    All in all great terrarium 🙌🏽

  • @whoop6377
    @whoop6377 2 роки тому

    Awesome videos!

  • @thatguyeric2084
    @thatguyeric2084 2 роки тому

    not sure why I'm watching these but for whatever reason they're incredibly relaxing

  • @corinclark6652
    @corinclark6652 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the nice video. I think it would be beneficial to include a before and after shot at the end for these sequential terrarium updates, so we can see how it's changed and grown since the initial setup.