There are people that just walk by the pond... and there are people that scoop it up and bring it home.

@Disciple_of_God.

2 жыл бұрын

I love this comment

@Mikay3218

2 жыл бұрын

And theirs my dog who drinks it

Today I made my own ecosphere, I hate bugs and crawling creatures so I don't even know why I made it lol now I have to look at some creapy bugs in my room but its also kind of fascinating

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, i think the more you look at them the less creepy they may appear. Thanks for watching!

@mccamokat

4 жыл бұрын

What kind? I honestly want to know which ecosystem you've made into a small jar!

@realmboy9086

4 жыл бұрын

I can relate. I don't hate them but they can make me cringe and give me goosebumps sometimes. The green plants with the little lives looks so nice though.

@-insertnamehere-5503

3 жыл бұрын

Wait. There are actually people who NOT love bugs?

@angelvalmojalupenario4996

3 жыл бұрын

jartopia can u do a face reveal lol

Your video really inspired me to go to a local pond in my university and put a handful of dirt and a cup of swamp water in a jar today. At first I was intimidated because I don’t know if I have the necessary knowledge to create and maintain one of these vivarium, you’ve shown me that I can always just put a bunch of stuff together and wait for it to reach equilibrium. Thank you.

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that is pretty much what ecospheres are all about! I started off very similar to you, my first ecosphere was from my college campus lake. I hope your ecosphere brings you as much joy as mine did!

@Clumsy-vp3if

3 жыл бұрын

My roommate and my at my college just did this because everyone else on our dorm hall had pet fish and we didn't want to have to pay or worry about feeding/cleaning lol. Now we have snails, leeches, and all sorts of aquatic beetles and unknown creatures.

@frowner_and_co

2 жыл бұрын

@@Clumsy-vp3if cool

Me at start of vid: Ok... Thats a... Nice... Jar of muddy water... Me at end of vid: LOOK AT THE WEE LITTLE BEETLE FELLA!

I dont like bugs much but am slowly falling in love with ecospheres, a lot of deep thought can come of it, and many emotions I didn't know I could have for this kind of thing. Already planning my first one

These videos give me such a sense of wonder and enchantment And they also make me never want to touch dirt again.

@avae4883

3 жыл бұрын

perfectly said

That's a great start! Looking forward to updates on this and your other jars.

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm looking forward to uploading future updates of this. Can't wait to see what it turns out like.

@jblack7054

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jartopia hows it now?

@Jartopia

3 жыл бұрын

@@jblack7054 It's doing great. I uploaded a 1 month and 6 month update video to show it's progress.

I love enclosed ecosystems- I could go on all day about them, but I'll spare you I subbed since I cannot wait for an update, lol Youre doing great as a new channel, too

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, have a great day!

@dakotajazzy409

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I was asking if you could possibly give me tips for an enclosed ecosystem, I’ve really wanted to make one for a long time but I’m scared everything will die if I put in an invasive plant species or a wrong specimen for example. Sorry this is very abrupt I’ve just been trying to watch a lot of videos but they all kind of look the same.

@kamm6001

3 жыл бұрын

@@dakotajazzy409 ...why are you asking me

This is really cool! But now I’m thinking back to all the times my cousins and I swam and played in random ponds when we were kids and I’m a little freaked out that there are so many little critters in that water! 😬

@brody2k

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't start down that road of thought, lmao. Hell, tap water in some places (New York city for example) has so much life in it it's not considered kosher. Yep. Meaty bug water.

@KaziKami

2 жыл бұрын

@@brody2k yup theres even little microbes crawling on our faces right now 😂

Can we all talk about how he gets some dirt and there are 30 different species there? I'm scared now, so many bugs

I love these videos, I just found you the other day and already watched a lot. They are entertaining but at the same time.. I was at the lake earlier today and started thinking of all the things in the water touching me...

Very cool. going to try this i live in the Northeast NA looks like this

I never thought I would be so excited seeing Ecosphere Time

Wow looks so cool so many new life forms it’s so interesting

I’ve been inspired! I did my first jar terrarium thing today and now I wanna do a pond one!

I love in the greater Vancouver area. In Canada. I hope to try this soon!

These videos helped me decide what I want to study in college (for others university) , I think I want to study some sort of biology.

It’s so cool how there are so many different creatures in there. I scooped mine up from a local pond, and I only see two different types of very tiny organisms. I wish mine had more crustaceans in there

This makes me never want to swim in a lake knowing so much life is under ur toes

this is so cool I want to do one now

Sweet! Really cool to see that much life in there

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr, I bet more stuff will pop up in there in time too

@noinformationavailable4114

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jartopia definitley! As hibernating microbes and organisms become warmer or adjust to their new home, you'll see spintaneous life of new colonies along the next year! The most I've seen from one of mine is a new species popping up after being dormant for almost 2 years!

Amazing

Nice! Can't wait for an update.

@kamm6001

4 жыл бұрын

same here!

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, you can count on me to bring updates in the future :)

I like your videos. I push good and subbed your channel just now.

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Update video of this ecosphere coming soon!

@platych9701

4 жыл бұрын

I stay tune✨

One man one jar 😌

Good job with the video, keep it up!

I need to pick up a hobby like this😯

how on earth do you know about the names of all the micro organism and live things inside the jar ???

@gameplayinternet3317

4 жыл бұрын

Finding Fishes Bet he is an scientist or he studied micro organism prob

@fourletterwords1826

4 жыл бұрын

Big Brain

@2beeornot2bee13

3 жыл бұрын

Google

@goldmamba2468

3 жыл бұрын

@Ms. Tal Except it does. Just search for aquatic creatures and organisms native to your area and voila.

@goldmamba2468

3 жыл бұрын

Ms. Tal ??? Isn’t the purpose of Google to find sites with info related to what your searching for? It is known that facts or info straight from Google isn’t always accurate. But it is great at listing sites with correct information. Don’t know what you’re referring to by promoted posts.

I GOTTA MAKE A ECOSPHERE SOMETIME💚

Nice

What do you use to get a close up on the organisms when you’re not recording? A magnifying glass? What do you recommend?

@JustSomeGuywithEpicGrasses

3 жыл бұрын

I guess you can use the camera video preview.

I’m not a marine biologist, but I can tell you that there are things inside this ecosystem

I want those plants lol

life can literally evolve anywhere but somedays they'll last

Hey there....I love your videos....can you tell us what you use to observe the minuscule lifeforms?

I feel I want to do this too

What is your light source? We have a new pond and I'd love to try this in the spring. Thank you for sharing

I started out with this today. Two jars with content from a smaller stream and one from a fairly dirty pond. My question is: how much light do they require? Also, by the stream there was snails. I put them in the water filled jars but they were sort of floating around. Not sure if that species was fully adapted to underwater living so I put them back (they dwelled on the surface of the stream; rocks, plants, small branches). I was afraid that they would drown in my jars. Truly inspired! Thanks!

@hamzanasab1713

4 жыл бұрын

You just have to leave it close to a window, no direct sunlight tho as it can kill the ecosystem if the jar gets too hot.

@seanfager8063

3 жыл бұрын

Good on you for looking after the snails like that. It looks like your post is about three months old now : How did/is your experiment go(ing)?

I wanna see how a crossed eco so where would do where you combined to different eco spheres that would be kinda cool

Just found your channel. Great stuff. I'm gonna have to try to build my first one in a few days. One quick question. After you make it, do you have to always leave it under a light source or just in the beginning,?

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

This is something i get asked all the time, but tbh the lamp is just used for filming. All my systems get natural sunlight.

@djbogz1921

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jartopia I just asked that question 🤣

MORE PLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I find ecosphere very interesting. Only wish I could see much larger scale. Possible even with fish. Wouldn't that be awesome?

I'm so interested in doing this! What type of light do you use?

Hay Jartopia ! I am have got 2 question - Can I make that in 5 litter plastik bottle ? - how can I plant some plants If my hand could not go thru bottle neck ? Thanks for responding

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. You definitely can make one from a plastic bottle. If you're using substrate from a wild source you may not have to plant plants as they could be hiding in the substrate. In the event there isn't and you want to plant something you could try tying the plant to a rock and dropping it in. The rock will sink and the plant can root into the soil on it's own. That's at least how I'd go about doing it.

I kinda want to make one, I love watching waterlife, but do I need a special lightsource like a sunlamp or should I use a normal one?

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

He said he just uses the light for filming, otherwise they just get normal sunlight, but not direct sun if it's really hot i would think.

I wonder what would happen if one took water from a brackish environment like the Thames; do brackish critters need more water flow than freshwater ones to survive?

I am going to make a ecosphere your videos inspired me. I was wondering do you use some kind of small grow light? I was also wondering how to find out what kind of organisims will be in there. I mean how do i find out what they are?

Great video! Did I miss the instructions concerning the light bulb as far as how many hours a day and what wattage? I assume that depends on the size of the jar.

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

He said the light is just for filming. They just need natural light

SPEAK DAMN YOU SPEAK!

I have just started my own in a large carbuoy after watching videos like yours. Unsure if i have gathered enough plants. It's currently settling at the moment. How many plants would you suggest I need before I seal it? Thanks.

I love your videos and have a quick question. Do I need some special light or anything to make these?

How do you record?

I'm definitely trying this when the ice is gone. What kind of light (light bulbs) are you using?

Hey, great video. But, what about solar exposition ? That must get direct solar ? Shadow ? Thx

What camera or lense are you using to get these shots ?

So I made an ecosystem in a large pickle jar with moss several months ago, and I have just kept it under a plant light along with a few of my potted plants. Is this an okay method if I were to do other ecosystems like the aquatic ones you have done?

the floaty worm looks like the nematodes from spongebob

The flat worm behind the leaf may be a planarian

Could you please tell me if its possible to create a ecosphere where it doesnt require sunlight? Im new to this

@broccoligirl9019

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not one that has to do with water but I had one that needed little to no sun

What kind of light bulb do you use? What wattage? Is it for heat or just for simulated sunlight?

Do you keep the jar closed all the time ? And what temperature and light should this be

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

This is an ecosphere so it is always kept closed. I keep them in both full sun, partial shade, and full shade. This one in particular is kept in partial shade. Temp isn't important if you're using native species unless the water gets too hot, which can happen in certain climates if it's hot enough.

What type of light are you using. Do you turn it on/off like daytime and nighttime?

This is really amazing! Anyone can do this? Like, can i go to a river, get some stones, soil and water in a jar and have this results?

@ngreen9305

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, for freshwater ecospheres it is that easy. But it is best if you do some research and add plants and animals that will work well together.

@jeremymueller2848

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of light do you use ???? Grow light ???

What is your room's temperature where you keep all your ecospheres? Is it constant?

I think you need to put in subtitles on the video that you don't keep a light on it, the light globe is just used for filming and that they need natural light, but not direct sun if it is too hot.

I'm gonna try to make an ecosphere. I'm gonna use my creek, any tips?

@arecksONE

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, watch the video!

@KaziKami

2 жыл бұрын

@@arecksONE lol

@KaziKami

2 жыл бұрын

Same this weekend

How did you already have oxygen bubbles after one day?! I had my first one for a week and didn’t even get one.

@savannahlevy97

4 жыл бұрын

Algae produces a ton of oxygen, and so does moss. Also, putting it near a source of light guarantees bubbles within a day or two!

Awesome video, I recently made a similar sized ecosphere like thus but it had some minnows in it. Will the minnows eat all other organisms?

@Clumsy-vp3if

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I accidentally got four tiny minnows while scooping water yesterday, didn't notice until the sediments settled, and it would be very difficult and destructive to get them out... Im not optimistic, but they have been living off algae and not noticeably eating animals. What happened in your case.

@glunchblast2871

3 жыл бұрын

Clumsy0015 the minnows eventually died and a huge surge of life happened after it

@KaziKami

2 жыл бұрын

@@glunchblast2871 if that happened then ur minnows were def going on crusades lol

Which camera do you use

How can I create a pond ecosphere like from a marsh and what can I find within a pond or a lake. I think hydras are cool

Is there a better time of year to create these?

What kind of light are you using ?

When is the best time of year to begin one of these aquatic ecospheres?

@KindaStupid.

Жыл бұрын

Whenever maybe since they are under water ? Idk

Is I have to open or keep it alone ?🤔

the natural light in my room isnt the best will that still be ok for a terrarium?

You always keep it closed ?

How many eco spheres are the now

👍😁🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔👍

Hey Jartopia, is it okay to let my ecosystem in natural sunlinght? Just leave it at my window all the time. Or do the city night lights bother them?

@hamzanasab1713

4 жыл бұрын

DON'T leave it in direct sunlight if the jar gets too hot most of it will die

@imdumbbut1681

4 жыл бұрын

HM Games Ok. Were should I live it then?

@hamzanasab1713

4 жыл бұрын

@@imdumbbut1681 close to a window where it can get sunlight but its not in direct contact with it

@imdumbbut1681

4 жыл бұрын

HM Games Ok. I will do that. Thanks!

February 2nd... he has no idea... but he will

Do you need a big light on it always? Or is that for filming?

@JustSomeGuywithEpicGrasses

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Probably. I'm guessing it's a UV light, because of the plants, but aside from that, I don't have a clue.

@KaziKami

2 жыл бұрын

You can use windows

what is the light ? and is the ecosphere in a darkroom with light on it?

@maynasta9617

3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure that's just for filming purposes, you can just give them indirect sunlight

What happens to all the larvae when they Hatch into ground-living insects ?

@KindaStupid.

Жыл бұрын

Drown or live their days in that little aid pocket

@KindaStupid.

Жыл бұрын

AIR

𝖨sn’t it bad to keep fly nimfs under water?

@kirstywright5228

3 жыл бұрын

He releases them once they reach maturity.

Do you ever have to add water, if so, what kind of water

@forg2355

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you do, and I'd recommend adding water right from the ecosystem you make the ecosphere from!

@jdssurf

3 жыл бұрын

@@forg2355 if not then what kind of water, RO water or distilled

@DudeBronkster

3 жыл бұрын

You do not need to add water after the fact, which is what I assume you were asking. Once you close the lid, you just keep it closed forever. No need to add anything.

Might I ask why did you put the lamp in top of it?

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

For filming.

@Pierweijer

3 жыл бұрын

@@catclark9488 ah here I was thinking about some biological solution but simply filming haha never even crossed my mind :P

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pierweijer :)

Awesome video, what are you using to get these closeup shots?

I just started watching your videos, and I gotta say that I'm totally hooked. Do you research the plants, animals, and other lifeforms to discover their names before you create your videos, or do you already know about these species?

I keep thinking that you're adding mineral water (bottle) or tap water because you never show where the water is coming from, lmao

1:32 Gotta love how the mud looks like diarrhea...

What kind of bulb is that? Is it necessary?

@Jartopia

4 жыл бұрын

It's just a regular light bulb. I use the lamp when filming.

mmmmmm

hey very nice, small correction tho, that first creature is a chironomid larvae (likely from sub family chironominae) not a caddisfly larvae.

Teeming* The pond is *teeming* with life. :P Sorry. I couldn't help myself, haha. Good video though!

The first critter (2:56) looks more like a chironomid than a caddisfly

you told us you dont have a dog

That first larva was not Trichoptera but Chironomidae (Diptera).

Me: gets inspired Me: gets water dirt and rocks, and put it in jar *Looks to jar* Me: *sees jar with dirty mud water* ALSO ME: *thinks i did it wrong and pours the water out*

What is "whilst walking" ? Does that mean like whisteling while you walk, or is it some jar keeper term? I wish people would just speek reglar english.

@Jartopia

3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll find with a quick google search that whilst is a "regular" English word. It means to do something when doing something else.

Put ur dog in a jar