Fish Bowl Terrarium Anyone Can Build

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Fish Bowl Terrarium Anyone Can Build
Don't keep fish in a fish bowl. Make a Terrarium instead.
In this video I used a glass fish bowl to make a closed terrarium. I used a round acrylic sheet as a lid held in place using stick on silicone bumpers.
I created a drainage layer using LECA ( lightweight expanded clay aggregate) which will store the excess water in this setup keeping the substrate relatively dry. A window screen mesh barrier was cut in a circular shape and placed above it to prevent soil falling into the gaps of the drainage layer and clogging it. A layer of chracoal was placed above it. This will help with filtration of toxins and reduce bad odours. This was followed by the terrarium substrate mix which was sloped towards the back to create some depth. I used 2 pieces of Honeycomb driftwood to create a simple hardscape. Planting followed next, I used a Rabbits Foot Fern, a Montana Fern, A Fittonia Fortissimo, Fittonia Juanita, Pellionia Repens, Sheet Moss, Spiky Moss, Selaginella Uncinata, Ficus Pumila and Ficus Quercifolia to bring the scape to life. The foreground was detailed with sand and crished lava rocks. More details were added in the form of thin driftwood pieces. Finally the terrarium was given a heavy misting, springtails were added and the lid placed on the opening to complete the build.
Material buying links :
Bowl : amzn.in/d/eEr3ao1 (similar bowl)
(The bowl in the video was bought from Madras Aquarium)
Leca : amzn.in/d/4Ae6Wy0
Windowscreen mesh : amzn.in/d/dCL0BFG
Charcoal : amzn.in/d/iuvZXKI
Coco Peat : amzn.in/d/9239joD
Sand : amzn.in/d/4F6xh7W
Dry Moss : amzn.in/d/h0GNgGG
Pine bark : amzn.in/d/j4kVOt2
Activated carbon : amzn.in/d/89Ajjc8
Aquasoil : amzn.in/d/7sedUIi
Lava Rocks : amzn.in/d/glBFazw
Driftwood : amzn.in/d/fb40rsA
Acrylic lid : amzn.in/d/bME5GMd
Fern :
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Fish Bowl
0:03 - Creating a drainage layer
0:09 - Adding a substrate barrier
0:42 - Placing a charcoal layer for filtration
0:48 - Preparing the terrarium soil mix
1:21 - Adding the soil
1:31 - Creating the hardscape
2:15 - Preparing the plants
2:31 - Planting the terrarium
4:08 - Creating a Moss groundcover
5:20 - Adding details in the foreground
7:02 - Misting the terrarium
7:10 - Adding Springtails
7:15 - Placing the lid
7:38 - Cinematic Outro
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The urban nemophilist lives in the city but his heart and soul lives in the forest and wherever there is green.
The celebration of colours, the ambient sounds, the mystic scent and the fascinating wildlife that make up the forestlands and waterbodies of our earth is the elixir of his life.
The urban nemophilist attempts to capture all of this through his green art and sustainable gardening activities while his sketching and music sets up the mood for what is nature-appreciation at its best.
His goal is to create awareness on conservation of nature and wildlife through is art and sustainable initiatives.
Terrariums | Aquascapes | Dish Gardens | Bonsai | Gardening |Sketching | Music | Nature Walk
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Music :
Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin Mac Leod
UA-cam Audio library
#fishbowl #terrariumdesign #mossterrarium

[@user-ch9db1jf7u]

This is Artistry in action. Poetry in motion.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and talents. We are all in awe and respect.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@zamizamicunca]

So beautiful!! The design of the terrariums are so cool. Nature is perfect 🌱🪴

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@zamizamicunca thank you for your comment. Yes nature is always perfect.

[@taniakyriakou1823]

Stunning. Gee I wish you’d create an asmr account. So relaxing to watch.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I’m glad you find it relaxing! Thanks

[@Elsamm12]

Nada como tener un trozo de nacturaleza en casa🥰 que hermoso😍🌿

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes indeed. Thank you

[@michaels5705]

Not everyone's will turn out like yours. Looks great.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

With a little bit of attention and patience I believe it can :) Thanks Michael

[@AveCaesar2025]

It doesn't need to, some people don't like ferns for example and would prefer to choose a different plant, or they like rocks over wood. But this shows you HOW to go about designing and building a terrarium which is a design YOU want to look at. It will still look as good but just different.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@AveCaesar2025 very well said. Totally agree. Everyone has their own story so it will be different of course.

[@jackstone4291]

Yep. Totally agree.

[@jonathans7550]

This class session helped me learn the craft of terrarium. From this session, I took lots of notes and list of supplies. Love your work!🙌😀

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@oindrilamitra4196]

Texture of that driftwood is exceptional. Loved it ❤

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@starr_ship]

Understatement. And now it is framed so beautifully!

[@katskat6552]

Watching You makes me so happy! Thank You!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Glad you feel so. Thank you

[@LupeArtful]

I also use this acrylic lid on my terrariums. I like the clear roof.

[@spanniesmeandgus819]

I just love your content, keep it coming. Cheers from Canada!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@carolinabravo790]

Que hermosura!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bendiciones!!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@okgrapefruit1191]

Oh my god this is so beautiful.
Thank you I am going to try this

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You’re welcome 😊thanks

[@andycoe23]

A work of art!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@DianePicard-e3n]

Beautiful it’s a must try and du, thank you for sharing.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

You are welcome. Thanks

[@vladybalderrama9282]

Excelente... fabuloso, 😮😮😮me gusta lo que veo...empezaré a realizar algo parecido...por primera vez 😅😅😅

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Glad you liked it. Thank you

[@ZenmechZ]

Nice. Love this piece of art .

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Appreciate it! Thanks

[@codylyon5639]

So beautiful ❤

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@pawanmalla1137]

Beautiful

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@thewizard5842]

It’s amazing man!🎉🎉

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@maheswarsamanta4720]

❤. Slowly it turns out to be a masterpiece.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@a__asnow6402]

Delicate work n result.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@javeedakhter324]

Wow 😃👍 Amazing .

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you

[@kforkrish]

Literally felt witnessing how god created earth (our home) with his bare hands. 🥺
Your creations are extraordinary. ❤

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@F.I-Aquariums]

It's a true art 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@AAfzal-lk2nf]

Lovely scape sir, as always👌

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@snehsingh-zk9pr]

Looks great

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@satyaranjan8175]

Wowww just Amazing

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks 🙏

[@pynapymindfulstyle]

Me enamore!❤😊

[@stevesheriff5515]

Outstanding

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@RegianeCarreira]

Muito ❤lindo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@재미있게놀자식물가드]

늘좋은정보 힐링 영상 감사드립니다 🎉😊

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@Ceci_oso42]

Muy hermoso gracias gracias gracias

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you 🙏

[@arijitde6221]

very beautiful terrarium.. 😍😍
i have a question though.. will placing the ficus stems just like that allow them to grow roots??

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes

[@noorharon1020]

4:15 can you show how to take care of moss in the container? Thanks

[@Najaxyutara]

Merci ! 💫🙏🌱🦋

[@KatieVottchal-nh2od]

C est très réussi bravo👍

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@juliasandrikova1138]

Dokonalé. Ste naozaj super.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

🙏

[@AIsharesmemes]

Beautiful Build as usual. I'm curious to know where you got the Ficus Quercifolia from, also I would like to know where you get your tiny Anubias from.

[@sureshkumar-gu9vu]

Looks like the Jurassic park.

[@rickardkarlsson6759]

nice

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@vinitamorrison3308]

Stunning as always! You have quite a collection of cool looking driftwood. Do you collect them or buy them? @3:01 was my favorite moment.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thank you. Yes I have a pretty decent collection. I keep buying them at random every month so that when I sit down to work on a scape I have more options to choose from.

[@frankw9836]

I have lots, even big ones, ready to sell

[@MustafaCreations786]

Nice 👍🏻

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks

[@Njoofene]

When do you add the fish? Do you add water and leave it for a week the drain and refill before adding the fish?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

This is a terrarium. No water, no fish

[@anithaykn8655]

I really loved this terrarium. Please clarify these: 1. Instead of the mix you have shown..can we use the regular organic earth magic potting soil and/or mixed with cocopeat?? And instead of leca, is it fine to use the regular white marble pebbles.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

No that soil may not work well. White marbles can be used but leca or lava rocks preferred for housing beneficial bacteria.

[@anithaykn8655]

Thank you so much for the reply.
Actually I am just a beginner for the terrariums..so I feared to invest a lot at this stage. Will definitely message you on Instagram if I ever build one. Thank you 🙏

[@angelarobertson3548]

❤

[@orig999]

How do you keep your moss green?

[@igorgilza]

I also started to put sand in my soil mix. Already repotted all my plants in the regular serpa mix, which is 1 part cocopeat, 2 parts sphagnum, 1 part sand, 1 part bark. I find sand to be great addition because it provides more aeration or whatever. I personally would add 2-3 mm gravel and crushed leca as sand can get messy. Have you observed any benefits of adding sand?

[@igorgilza]

Gorgeous fittonia btw

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Crushed leca or granular leca, crushed lava rocks or pumice all are good options. Sand improves the texture of the soil visually which I like. It keeps the soil loose and resists compaction, aids in drainage as well. Coarser grains can help with aeration but I think the orchid bark does a better job with aeration.

[@pacocalleja353]

Very Nice. What kind of lighting do you use for it?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. I am using full spectrum grow lights for my terrarium shelves

[@pacocalleja353]

OK, thanks. Can you tell me the link?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@pacocalleja353 amzn.to/4e588sU

[@jimiwork3611]

I am excited to see how it looks like after 6 months. Are you going to post an update?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes I usually do in long form or shorts. You will find updates in this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqlt8DFXLIiX2etXZltumxZ.html&si=A704mfvhX_UKvYPX

[@texasmeme5]

Do you grow your ouwn moss from seed? If so whst kind us it

[@oksunbeam0710]

Where do you get the Springtails from?! Awesome build BTW

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

My backyard. Thanks

[@gouribrahma]

Sir where you buy your isopods and what is their price

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

No isopods in here. Don’t have any

[@male_katy]

how many liters is the bowl capacity

[@Kavyaaacharya_thesologirl]

Once its closed, shouldn't I open for any modification?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Sure you can

[@prembisht7653]

Bro i love your work, can you make a beautiful and cheap betta home in a 5tlr jar please

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Thanks. Is 5 lit enough for a betta?

[@devyaniruhela9767]

where do you get the driftwood from?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Aquascaping store

[@diannesalmon6348]

Incredible❤❤❤.
All u need now are 2 cute tiny froggies.
Plus tiny little pond like..
Rin-

[@tauqeerkhan91]

Which moss you are using ? Is it any aquarium moss

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Theres a terrestrial hypnum moss and a aquatic taxiphyllum spiky moss.

[@Sustainablitybygreenhope]

How do you keep moss alive and do you collect or buy moss

[@PulseWave777]

What is the light used for this?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Filming light or grow light?

[@MeerkatManiac]

i just made a terrarium but i have trouble with springtails that are escaping what should i do?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Get a lid

[@MeerkatManiac]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist Yeah but they crawled through the tiniest cracks. It doesnt matter though i have a product to keep them in

[@erzaScarlett59]

Isn't charcoal and carbon the same thing or different. Can anyone explain please.

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Activated carbon, commonly referred to as activated charcoal, is a strong and adaptable substance with several uses. It is a type of carbon that has undergone special processing to greatly expand its surface area and produce microscopic holes, which greatly enhance its adsorbent properties. In order to produce high-quality activated charcoal with precisely adjusted qualities for particular applications, carbon-rich materials are heated under strict control at an activated carbon plant

[@neetatratnani2765]

Drift wood.from where i can get

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Aquarium stores

[@Samara-y8p]

هل تستخذم مواد للتعقيم ؟؟؟

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Yes

[@bluedark5094]

Greetings. So this microlandscape should be covered in glass and not breathable

[@MR_LOTUS]

Want a tutorial for proporgating moss

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Already available on the channel

[@MR_LOTUS]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist ok

[@쩡이-e1d]

테라리움속 토양은 무엇인지요?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Here ua-cam.com/video/rmIGgfSrhUg/v-deo.htmlsi=mRCYuaHdMMvN8BSW

[@DLVPRaju]

From where you got the bowl in India bro?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Local aquarium store

[@DLVPRaju]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist name of the local store and in which city?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

@@DLVPRaju details in description

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Size of the bowl???

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

12 inch

[@kavindudilshan7108]

@@TheUrbanNemophilist ok🙂

[@thulasidasdas7165]

Where you got bowl?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

At a local aquarium store

[@karaokerebel8082]

Visit your local Value Village or Salvation Army for all kinds of glass containers.

[@VigneshBhaskar]

Whats the fern's name?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

All details and names in description

[@Samara-y8p]

ماهي مكونات خليط التربة لو سمحت ,,،؟

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

As I have mentioned in the video

[@ornaplanta]

Moss name?

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Details in description

[@frankw9836]

Most look great at the beginning, then the glass gets dirty and smeary , plants are overgrowing , and springtails and isopots bread like crazy and everything is fucked

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

All updates here ua-cam.com/play/PL2B6lN6qObdqlt8DFXLIiX2etXZltumxZ.html&si=toGKVQu9oBeF0R1g

[@chillbroyt6741]

make something simple as everyone can afford for beginers

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

ua-cam.com/video/ndaxvp62NQk/v-deo.htmlsi=C95Cgzh3AQ_B2IeC

[@AmalgamAlliance]

bro doesn't know what anybody means

[@dedesulastri8555]

7777

[@Flash-Strike]

OTD GTHD. L 4 d most part

[@frankw9836]

I made a beautiful fishbowl terrarium with springtails and isopots, everything went went until fungus gnats got it somehow and killed my eco system within 4 weeks !!! Fungus gnats are like Muslims,once they got it , you cant get rid of them

[@Rachel-Farahi]

😂😂

[@frankw9836]

@@Rachel-Farahi what's funny?