Wow, Ive been interested in these bioactive setups for a while now and this one is EPIC! Amazing work!

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alexander, I have another build video like this coming soon 😄 Stay tuned! ❤️

One of the most realistic water features I’ve ever seen!👏👏👏

That’s absolutely stunning 👏

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris 😄

😍😍😍Suuuuper!!! Perfectly done! 👏👏

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so so much Aga! ❤️❤️. Especially for always being here and watching my videos! 😃

Congrats man!! Amazing video!

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! Also thank you for taking the time to watch 😃

Beautiful set up!

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

So creative. Love ur builds 😀

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you IKEA! But mainly for always being here too ❤️

Thanks for showing the errors, super educational.

@AntScapes1

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it man! Appreciate that you pointed out me showing the errors! 😄

Thanks for this video man, I we'll be making a bioactive setup soon and this helped a lot :)

@AntScapes1

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad I can help ❤️

This is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!! ❤️❤️

Brilliant vid Ryan. A lot of help that bud cheers

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! Honestly mate it’s no problems at all 😃. Glad I could help man!

Looks great that

Love it❤

Love this mate beautiful scape. I think vampire crabs would look awesome in it

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! Means the world mate! I did think of those bud I have made my mind up 😃❤️😎

Nice video again !

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate ❤️

Incredible! Absolutely stunning! Love love love love love! So impressive!

@antsengland714

2 жыл бұрын

So fricken cool

@antsengland714

2 жыл бұрын

I want!

@antsengland714

2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@antsengland714

2 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!! I know what I’m keeping inside it now too 😃

Love this build so wish i could do this would love one

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Stevo ❤️

hehe can't wait :)

awesome

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! ❤️

All your work including the ones you don’t like are out of this world 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀🐜🇬🇧💙

@ScottsInverts

2 жыл бұрын

Own worst enemy

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! Means the world mate - hope you’re keeping well fella ❤️❤️

Like it, the set up is good keep the work up👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Francis! I hope you’re keeping well bro 😃

@francisrieuants6286

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 yeah I'm not feeling good right now bro I'm sick I'm sad because I can't make videos because my mom doesn't let me, and I have many school works I very sad today 😭😭

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@francisrieuants6286 it’s all good! It’ll pass once school work is knocked on the head and no doubt you’ll be back stronger than ever ❤️

@francisrieuants6286

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 thanks bro to all of you support my channel I really appreciate you

You should put some cork in the river so they don’t drown, and add some salamanders!

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Ouuu that would be sweet! I have ran the thought of vampire crabs or mudskippers too, even marbled newts. I’m really stuck 🤣😫

Nice

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! ❤️❤️

May I ask some advice? How might you service the filter if needed? Also, how often do you water change something like this? I imagine with a lot of the water running through plant material that it filters itself pretty well but what about your sponges on the bottom getting super clogged up? Also, most people tend to say you should have darts with a water feature. I'm want to do it myself too, but I want to be sure I do it right. Have you ever been worried for their safety in/around the water? Thanks and I love this build. It is so inspiring!

Wow 🤩

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you MB 😃❤️

@mrsb1212

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1You’re very welcome! You know when you see people commenting on videos, “I don’t understand why you don’t have a million subscribers, you’re the best” I usually just think, “Oh give it a rest mate, nobody likes an a$$ kisser 🤦🏼‍♀️” 😂😂 But honestly every time I watch one of your videos, I’m screaming in my head “why don’t you have a million subscribers” 😂 I really do want to see you go viral, I just think you’re very talented and I really hope you get the recognition you deserve. Please don’t think I’m a$$ kissing, I’m old enough to be your mother 😂 So it’s motherly support and encouragement 👵🏼😂😂

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsb1212 lmfaooooo honestly I don’t think it’s A$$ kissing! But genuinely it just made me smile like a big kid from what you’ve said, I really hope so too as it would be my dream to do this full time! Thank you for being a consistent supporter of the channel too as that helps me reach that goal too much more than you’ll know ❤️ Honestly though, you’re awesome, thank you again!! ☺️☺️❤️

Great work ryan i always feel inspired to make a start on my own after watching your videos .

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man! Glad I can inspire and thank you again for dropping by and watching dude ❤️❤️

@Antramblings

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 You are becoming a real natural Set up hero and font of Knowledge mate .I am still up for an open mic night one day but think i would rather be on with a few others . I had a look at my kamodo tank today but its not very hi and i really want to use a pump i have left over from my old dogs drinking fountain so maybe i need to keep looking for another tank .

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Antramblings that really means the world mate - the best thing Is a powerhead/fountain pump for that type of thing definitely - but just remember to make a section where you can maintain the pump easily as they tend to get clogged up quicker! Thank you so so much again man! ❤️❤️

@Antramblings

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 A recent discovery is crazy legs on yt he does some amazing builds you might like it .

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Antramblings I’ll definitely check it out! If you haven’t there’s also ones called Ferrett wonderland! Literally inspiration for DIY setups and doing things without huge cost! Literally awesome ❤️. Thanks man I’ll check it out!

What expanding foam are you using

Lovely! Do you need to routinely spray the side and top to keep it moist? Any issues with isopods drowning in the river?

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

I mist the tank once a day, for now I’ve put plastic lid on the top of the mesh to hold extra humidity for now as the moss establishes. I’ve actually had 1 isopod in the river area, luckily I managed to save it but this was due to it climbing the top right cork bark piece and it fell off. Thank you for watching my video though 😃❤️

What level of ppi was foam you used on the outside ? And how many gph was the pump ?

I have a big 7ft oak glass mirrored back display what should I waterproof the inside with for a high humidity dart frog vivarium?

Really nice. I made a few various enclosures like this. One thing to warn the viewer who wants to do a build like this but hold some kind of amphibian is to make sure you get FISH SAFE foam. I have never had luck with fully sealing the housing foam and it is toxic. I killed so many fish learning that l lesson. Even with absolutely tons of silicone. things will shift, open up and leach those toxins into water then murder your fish, frogs, newts. I built one with pond safe foam and I have had 0 problems in my dwarf frog, fish and mystery snail tank!

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy! That’s a great pointer man thank you - I’ll make sure I point that out when making these. I’ve noticed a lot of people use gaps & cracks. I’ve got isopods and other clean up crew inside this for the time being so if I notice anything on those I’ll have to start worrying! I would love to see your set-ups though buddy, message me privately if you want? Also thank you for taking the time to watch the video! Much love man ❤️

@MrHyde255

2 жыл бұрын

interesting, which foam are you using ? I haven't had this problem yet with gaps and cracks in over 3 years of building. want to make sure I steer clear from the brand your mentioning ! thank you 🙏🏾

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrHyde255 yeah definitely! I really want to know which brands he used which cause all of the problems! Let us know if you can please mate. It’ll help a bunch ❤️❤️😃

@dn2817

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrHyde255 White / yellow color House insulation foam is toxic for animals and it leaches toxins into the water. You have to get the foam that says “fish safe”

@MrHyde255

2 жыл бұрын

@@dn2817 oh...weird. thank you 🙏🏾

Right on man! New sub here, can we see a one year update?

@AntScapes1

10 ай бұрын

I’ve just posted a 600 days update recently . Thank you so much ☺️

are those black plates just plain foamboard?

When is the mini natural setup going to be available on the ant antics website. I can’t wait for it to come out.

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll be available soon! Very soon - I know that stock was low and we have a lot of people on watch so just stay vigilant ❤️

Nice build... can you post a link to the foam board you use?

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

They’re all in the description Abbot ❤️ Thank you for watching!

Can we see how you culture native cleanup crew such as millipedes

What did you build the structure for the water flow out of? It looks like foam board?

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

I did! I always put all the material links in the description which you should be able to get (if from Uk) but if not, you know what you’re looking for 😄✌️☮️ Thanks so much for watching too!

I need to do an update of my vidoe. I loved this vidoe. Anything to share the hobby with others.

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That would be awesome to see yours 😄

When you put the frogs?

You did things the hard way dang

@AntScapes1

8 ай бұрын

Haha! Perhaps, I was happy with the outcome though 😄

Hi 👋🏻 love your build. May I know what’s the black pieces thing that you use to waterproof and push the water go around the side

@AntScapes1

11 ай бұрын

It’ll be in the description of the video - or should be! Let me know if you can’t find them but they’re just black foam boards 😄 Thank you so much for the kind words too ❤️✌️

@Li63n.He42H3l

11 ай бұрын

Not the foam board I know about foam board but I don’t know about the things you use on 8:06 to cover up the bio sponge

@Li63n.He42H3l

11 ай бұрын

You didn’t put that in your description 🥹

@AntScapes1

11 ай бұрын

@@Li63n.He42H3l ohhh! Haha I’m sorry ❤️ I used pond liner! 😄

@Li63n.He42H3l

11 ай бұрын

@@AntScapes1 Oh~~ It’s okay and thank you so much for sharing!!! Hope to see more build from you 😍

How do you manage not having the substrate layer being over saturated

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

The water level is just so slightly lower than the soil level, I also build it very high towards the back - the plants I choose though so very well with terrestrial style growth and high humidity. Even Sagitaria and aquatic plants. They thrive in this environment. I keep worms, isopods, springtails & millipedes in here too. They do a good job of turning it over constantly 😄

what do you put in the water to prevent alge and bacteria build up?

@AntScapes1

8 ай бұрын

River water & river sand locally sourced. Plus the plant roots clean it all

Really nice build. But aren’t you afraid the soil is gonna rot because its for most part underwater?? But its looking awesome. 👍

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Man! But If it was stagnant water then yeah it would be worrying/not circulated. But because the water is circulated in the tank around 50-100 times it’s volume an hour I have no worries over stagnant build up 😃 The only concern is that it could drop the soil level a little but that’s about it! 🌿🍃❤️

Great scape! Qn: what happens when eventually the water pump/filter/media gets clogged up?

@mike2687

8 ай бұрын

These are disposable vivariums so you just toss it out and do it all over again when the pump inevitably fails.

Nice work! Just a quick question, what those dried fruits/vegetables are? Lotus and mushroom? I’m adding some to my own, please kindly share their name, thanks a lot!

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Hello! What vegetables/lotus are you on about? Is there a moment you see them on screen & I’ll be able to get the exact name for you 😄

@shinz9092

Жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 hi thanks for reply! It’s from 14:37, the dried mushroom and lotus stuff, I really don’t know if they are vegetables haha

Is tis fantastic setup suitable for crested gecko?

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Potentially, I would’ve needed more bromeliads though in the canopy 😄

What soil did you use? Also just asking but, what is the purpose of the pond liner? I didn't really pick up that information, is it suppose to keep water out of the sponge area or?

Looks amazing. How much does this cost to run energy wise? Also, what other animals could you realistically put in something like this? Small crabs/frogs/geckos?

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

This is a super low cost & efficient system, but you could easily keep crabs, frogs & geckos in this setup 😄

Do you still have this tank setup like this? How's it doing?

@AntScapes1

5 ай бұрын

I do! I posted a long form video of it called (600 day old ecosystem) or something 😄

What size terrarium do you use

@AntScapes1

9 ай бұрын

This is 45x45x60 😄

Can anyone elaborate the black pvc board. The brand or where to get a good amount of it?

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud - these are the boards I used! ❤️xx Cathedral A3 Foam Board - Black (Pack of 10) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BYT1SO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RWYMD2FX0N3ZE0KKDRWE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

@andreholmes3949

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 you’re a legend, thank you so much

@AntScapes1

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreholmes3949 no problems bud. I’ve since put them in the description too 😃

How does the Parlor Palm do in this setup?

@AntScapes1

11 ай бұрын

The Parlor palm did very well & still thriving to this day 😄 Just keeps growing too quick now at this point haha! 🤣🌱

@hobo9675

11 ай бұрын

@@AntScapes1 good to know! I was given some Parlor Palm recently and am excited to use it!

Can you keep a chameleon in this type of system?

@savannahbrewer

Жыл бұрын

No. Chameleons need airflow

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Sadly not, chameleons need a much less humid environment to thrive 😄 But you can keep a lot of other things in here! ☮️

@mirandawisell7130

11 ай бұрын

@@AntScapes1 Aw okay! I see, what about a crested gecko? Or any other recommendations similar? Thank you!!

You perfectly know that the problem about those kinds of paludarium is the maintenance on the long term. It's not easy to keep this result as same as in the next six months...

@AntScapes1

10 ай бұрын

I’ve just done a 600 day old update on this tank buddy! I think it looks better now 😄🐸🌱

Very poor audio. But nice build.

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bioactive? It is almost plastic...

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Haha. Not sure what you mean buddy but this tank is absolutely thriving - thank you for watching though and I hope you have a lovely day! Unfortunately I can’t please everyone but hopefully you’ve picked a few tips up from it ❤️ Much love

@Pablo-yr3nf

Жыл бұрын

@@AntScapes1 It's ok, I like your videos but this one is full of foam and plastic, I thouth bioactive terrariums had more substrate than foam. Is it because of the water in it? Sorry for my english.

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

@@Pablo-yr3nf it’s okay! Your English is great - it’s purely because of the water section and this was made for poison dart frogs. I do agree though, it’s full of foam, my next builds I’ll only be using silicone because I realised afterwards with all of the DIY it does take the tank almost 4 times as long to become safe when adding inhabitants. But the tank itself is doing really well - I posted a picture on my Instagram recently of it

hi whats the black foamboard u used and is it water proof?

no plant list? :( excellent video! i've done the hard scaping on mine except the plants. i'm super lost

@AntScapes1

Жыл бұрын

Sorry! Here’s some of the plants: Ficus pumila, Parlor palm, nerve plant, Java moss, Brachythecium, Christmas moss, Sagitaria Subulata, philodendron & marcgravia sintenisii 😄