What Happened to the Moss Ball Ecosphere?

What happened to the moss ball tree ecosphere? How is this doing today? Is this sustainable long-term? Will the snails live? I think you get the idea!
I've been getting questions about this ecosphere on every video since it was uploaded. I only pulled a small fraction for the beginning segment, but needless to say, it was time to address them. If there's something else you can think of that I left out of the video, be sure to let me know and I'll do my best to get back to you.
Also... I'm sorry I had to go and do that to you! ;) You should know by now that it's not my style at all.I have to keep you on your toes though... Don't hate me!
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If you have any further questions, be sure to leave a comment and I'll do my best to get back to you! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign5 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry I had to go and do that to you! 😉 You should know by now that it's not my style at all.I have to keep you on your toes though... Don't hate me! 🙏

  • @annethornton9938

    @annethornton9938

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the update! And so very useful to see in detail how you do your maintenance; sometimes we need a little handholding as we explore a new hobby and seek to do it right :)

  • @atomicwinter31

    @atomicwinter31

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you dont feed yer snails calcium, they will actually outgrow their shells and bascally bascally explode. I had that happen to an old snail i got years ago.

  • @MDFishTanks

    @MDFishTanks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Baiting those clicks 😂😂😂👍

  • @DrOctagon

    @DrOctagon

    5 жыл бұрын

    You got me with the thumbnail mate! Great work as always!

  • @TheMurlocKeeper

    @TheMurlocKeeper

    5 жыл бұрын

    We don't mind small updates! You have a life beyond KZread. We understand

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden00405 жыл бұрын

    To add calcium and magnesium to the set up, add crushed egg shell. 2-3 eggs worth should do it.

  • @TheMurlocKeeper

    @TheMurlocKeeper

    5 жыл бұрын

    How crushed are we talking? Like, small pieces for them to chew on...or powder? If the former, wondering if they'd enjoy a small cuttle shell? `(or a piece of a bought one from a pet shop if you can't find your own on a beach) I have some powdered eggshell from when I used to have chickens. I'd save the shells, wash and dry them, then dump them all in a blender until powdered. I'd add this to their feed occassionally. I'm gonna assume the former though...cos that just makes more sense. Was just asking to confirm this. :D

  • @hashtastic3537

    @hashtastic3537

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMurlocKeeper The grain size of your egg shell can vary depending on how quickly you need them to be 'used' in their environment, Bigger pieces would get slower release, finer grains would release quicker. Cuttle shell would work but they seem to be quicker than egg shells.

  • @fedoraemelianenko7845

    @fedoraemelianenko7845

    5 жыл бұрын

    or crushed coral

  • @thirsty1629

    @thirsty1629

    5 жыл бұрын

    TheMurlocKeeper I rinse eggshells to get rid of the protein layer inside it and then crush them with the end of a rolling pin to the size large gravel grains. Then I would place it in pantiehose and put it in the filter. If I were him I would float the pantyhose on top of the terrarium until the snails look normal again

  • @OriginalRaveParty

    @OriginalRaveParty

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if the calmag from a hydroponics store would be better? It's already soluble in water and could be diluted to the right level.

  • @QueAquatics
    @QueAquatics5 жыл бұрын

    I just started collecting small patches of moss!!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Good luck with whatever you do with them.

  • @tttITA10

    @tttITA10

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best channel for moss positivity.

  • @suitedzombie9846
    @suitedzombie98465 жыл бұрын

    I have a tip for you! Each time you do a water change, add a small amount of Seachem Trace Elements into the dechlorinated water. It'll provide the Marimo Ball Tree as well as Snails with essential minerals to allow them to flourish long-term! I hope you can read my post and try it! :)

  • @dragon6irl
    @dragon6irl5 жыл бұрын

    Don’t play me like that with the thumbnail 😂

  • @ryanmadaris6940
    @ryanmadaris69405 жыл бұрын

    Tanner's version of clickbait... Very informative, though!

  • @CrystalHempstock

    @CrystalHempstock

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha yeah, I was expecting it to be dead. 🤭

  • @murrijuana2842

    @murrijuana2842

    2 жыл бұрын

    Reporting for misleading.

  • @LittleBlueOctopus
    @LittleBlueOctopus5 жыл бұрын

    I think you could dissolve some calcium in the water or use liquid calcium for the snails. Interesting update!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    5 жыл бұрын

    Various ways to go about it doing it for sure.

  • @happyaccident105

    @happyaccident105

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SerpaDesign have you given them any calcium yet? I feel bad that they aren't getting what they need to have healthy shells.

  • @shuckle5013

    @shuckle5013

    Жыл бұрын

    Where do you get *dissolvable calcium*

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker5 жыл бұрын

    Really great to see this is doing well. I love that underwater bonsai look.

  • @Orlopzi
    @Orlopzi5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Tanner! These vids help keep me motivated and excited about the hobby, seeing whats possible when you know your stuff and prepare right! Thank you!

  • @spookz4469
    @spookz44695 жыл бұрын

    This guy is literally the Dr. Seuss of plants.

  • @thecyclopticsquid5474

    @thecyclopticsquid5474

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or the Bob Ross

  • @croquemaster314

    @croquemaster314

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thecyclopticsquid5474 or the Gary Harmon

  • @LiyanaDIY
    @LiyanaDIY5 жыл бұрын

    Watching! I remember seeing you put this beauty together.

  • @haithamyassen9715
    @haithamyassen97155 жыл бұрын

    You should work for a zoo creating paludariums/terrariums for the amphibian and reptile area.

  • @jonahbrown4985

    @jonahbrown4985

    5 жыл бұрын

    How about he makes his own business and work for himself!

  • @superdol18

    @superdol18

    5 жыл бұрын

    God knows they need them..they always just throw in a piece of wood, couple of rocks, a fish, water then wallaa AN AQUARIUM

  • @gringo77345

    @gringo77345

    4 жыл бұрын

    he has a zoo at home

  • @hrpdrp97

    @hrpdrp97

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@superdol18 you must be going to some sad shitty zoos. Ive seen some amazing and beautiful natural looking tanks from many different zoos and sanctuaries.

  • @terrymiller111

    @terrymiller111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonahbrown4985 "He did."--KZread

  • @sylevemk
    @sylevemk5 жыл бұрын

    Nice update- Short, sweet and clear. Good to see the 🐌 doing their thing. 💪😎💚

  • @emilybarker2685
    @emilybarker26855 жыл бұрын

    thnaks for your videos i made a terrarium nov 2 2018 from my own backyard and added some ferns from a local park and its still going strong with minimal maintenance :) you are inspiring

  • @IAmGeeSnap
    @IAmGeeSnap5 жыл бұрын

    giggles at the term "extra crispy" :@) love it. i am going to steal that one. thank you for the update on it.

  • @missyrabbit5250
    @missyrabbit52504 жыл бұрын

    for the calcium issue, could you use finely crushed eggshells? we wash our eggshells, put them in oven for about 10-15 minutes (to prevent any disease), them crush them with roller. they are great for our chickens. maybe you could mix some in with the sand.

  • @wannesbogers4296
    @wannesbogers42964 жыл бұрын

    My first ecosphere was underwater i made it last year it balanced out perfect with the help of the plants the shrimp and the snails i love your videos i always learn something new each time one comes out Respect man

  • @FBskater88
    @FBskater885 жыл бұрын

    This is your year Tanner! Way to go man love the content

  • @warmwater79
    @warmwater794 жыл бұрын

    So creative! Thanks for sharing and showing how it’s done!

  • @Paravetje
    @Paravetje5 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on getting the supplies to make something like this, so I'm happy with this update video, thanks! :D

  • @wdk7621
    @wdk76215 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel my friend I remember when you hit the hundred subscribers you so deserve it! You make things that look impossible possible.

  • @knightforlorn6731
    @knightforlorn67315 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I always look forward to these videos.

  • @lukeclarke1068
    @lukeclarke10685 жыл бұрын

    I love how simple this set up is

  • @riekekelm9276
    @riekekelm92765 жыл бұрын

    I love the new way you make your videos look. I hope it's a great fun for you to make them!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's A LOT less work which means I can spend more time on the projects. Making a script takes about an extra 4-5 hours, which is only worth it for certain videos.

  • @mariawarda4385
    @mariawarda43855 жыл бұрын

    Nice work as always, thanks for showing us the progress 😊😉

  • @superdol18
    @superdol185 жыл бұрын

    Oh just fyi..the reason the snails are lacking calcium may be due to the moss balls..they require high level of calcium to thrive, so they kind of been feeding on your snail shells for awhile i think😅 So yeah additional calcium in the sphere would be nice at this point

  • @madeline7288
    @madeline72885 жыл бұрын

    ayyy, just finished maintenance on 2 of my terrariums, thanks for the vid tanner, can't wait to see the new projects

  • @Tally13
    @Tally134 жыл бұрын

    LOVE it! I plan to make a 'tree' like this for the inside of my betta tank. Brilliant idea.

  • @Ziggy1805
    @Ziggy18055 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love it you actually inspired me to do something similar only it’s a bonsi tree piece of driftwood an I’m gonna use moss balls for the top...!!! Thank you for the inspiration

  • @socalstr
    @socalstr2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this follow up to the original! So well done! Don't change a thing.

  • @carmelcapricorn7701
    @carmelcapricorn77015 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I am here 4 the update. Turbo has a family now. 😎.🌳🐚🚘🏡

  • @illbebe
    @illbebe4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos, very calming, creative & inspiring. Keep up the great work!

  • @websvox
    @websvox5 жыл бұрын

    I don't say english very well, but I pay so much attention about what you do because I love to have plants for small places and its small animals in it. I see your videos and get relax after a long day of hard working in a school. I'm learning with you and perhaps one day I will try to send you photos of my small plants. I'm Maribug from Brasil and thank you

  • @Gregorio621

    @Gregorio621

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should put them up on KZread! I need more terrarium/plants stuff haha

  • @shwolverine2300
    @shwolverine23005 жыл бұрын

    Use some crushed coral for adding calcium I think cherry shrimps would work on this project too

  • @oren8699

    @oren8699

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think this will be too small for Cherry shrimp

  • @HarleyQuinnJokr
    @HarleyQuinnJokr4 жыл бұрын

    I cant wait to make one! I love bringing the outdoors in! Another great video!

  • @katzpyjamas
    @katzpyjamas5 жыл бұрын

    short and sweet,got all the info i needed from it so hey, thank you.

  • @jen_217_
    @jen_217_4 жыл бұрын

    Someone probably mentioned this but if you get cuttle bone (like birds use for their beaks) & stick small pieces into the sand it will assist the snails with the calcium they need to keep their shells in great shape! At least that’s one idea & I don’t wanna go through comments but wanted to mention that.. I have a ton of Marimo moss balls & would love to attempt this project if I found the right container.. the tree kind of reminds me of a bonsai... love it.. I love the pink rams horn shells with the red body & think they would make a cool color addition to your project! They are also some other colors including a beautiful light blue & of course they would not grow too big for the container..... gotta get on your IG! Love what you do.. jen

  • @thethrifteddragon8157
    @thethrifteddragon81573 жыл бұрын

    I really like this update. Thanks!!

  • @Brantov
    @Brantov5 жыл бұрын

    Very good and beautiful aquascape.

  • @haydencomber6624
    @haydencomber66245 жыл бұрын

    love your work !

  • @lutzchouwee9664
    @lutzchouwee96645 жыл бұрын

    Nice aquascape ! Great job !

  • @jg148jg
    @jg148jg5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I enjoyed seeing what you do. Keep up the great work.

  • @TheMurlocKeeper
    @TheMurlocKeeper5 жыл бұрын

    You are such an inspiration with your amazing yet simple ideas! I am yet to make this, but it will remain on my "to do" list in the back of my head, lol! Just like many ideas I have, it all takes effort and money to get all the bits of. One day maybe.... :D

  • @alexgfishing3264
    @alexgfishing32644 жыл бұрын

    You reminder me of my buddy i used to goto the Arlington reptile expo.(really good guy) I always wanted him to stay a channel but hey you’re even more awesome!!

  • @jpproductions7771
    @jpproductions77715 жыл бұрын

    Good job buddy. I've always thought how you tubes maintain their ecospheres fresh and clean

  • @MsOceanRiver
    @MsOceanRiver5 жыл бұрын

    Tanner, I've been wondering, do you run your tap water through a declorination filter or do you just use Declor solution?

  • @TheRosewin
    @TheRosewin5 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. Always love seeing what you are up to no matter what the length of the video. While watching this I noticed some other tiny creatures swimming around. What are they/could they be?

  • @nickbricks
    @nickbricks5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos!! Ive started breeding icopods and growing moss!

  • @jarrodblankenship7546
    @jarrodblankenship75465 жыл бұрын

    It is so hard to accept your genius bro. You are so incredibly informal, and the way you present the info is clear and entertaining. Your set ups are all so amazing. Thank you for sharing your special talents with the world of KZread! You rock!

  • @lyrieth8833
    @lyrieth88335 жыл бұрын

    I am getting ready to set up a new aquarium and I totally want to make one of these moss ball trees so cool!

  • @chrisatkins7596
    @chrisatkins75964 жыл бұрын

    Wow definitely be giving this a try soon. Thank you 🙂

  • @GrowingInterest
    @GrowingInterest5 жыл бұрын

    Good to see the mossballs are healthy an growing :D

  • @willarn1
    @willarn15 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, nice update.... and enjoyed the short update video.

  • @joops110
    @joops1105 жыл бұрын

    Is it really an ecosphere if you open it up on a regular basis? In my opinion it's more like an aquarium. Still very cool though!

  • @Lavafish2525

    @Lavafish2525

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think they need to be balanced out before they can be sealed

  • @GH-pu9bs

    @GH-pu9bs

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Lavafish2525 No, they're supposed to balance out on their own. That is the fascination of an ecosphere. It is recovering and living on it's own. No interruption.

  • @zekebrunt

    @zekebrunt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, an ecosphere should be a sealed jar of water, plant life, and small water animals, from a single source to best simulate the natural environment..

  • @matthewserdynski1699

    @matthewserdynski1699

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zekebrunt Yes, but even a natural environment requires replenishing of freshwater from things like rain. Sitting water would get stagnant and lack oxygen after a while .

  • @davidamajako961

    @davidamajako961

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@matthewserdynski1699 there are plants that give oxygen in the water.

  • @vampgaia
    @vampgaia5 жыл бұрын

    I really like this ecosphere. It's simple enough that I believe I could do it. I'm thinking of making one for my Mom.

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP20115 жыл бұрын

    Nice! You answered every question! It looks extra crispy!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear! :)

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland3 жыл бұрын

    Good to see a follow-up. Glad it worked. The worse thing would be a snail death that wasn't noticed pronto.

  • @nikkiguina609
    @nikkiguina6093 жыл бұрын

    ...so relax to watch this video 👍🏾👍🏾...i love it...refi from Philippines...God bless you more..

  • @allosaaldrich
    @allosaaldrich5 жыл бұрын

    I am so proud to see those snails are alive and multiplied

  • @bananapeaches6370
    @bananapeaches63705 жыл бұрын

    I love this I truly do. I have a “thing” for mosses :) . Looks so lovely! G’day from Australia 🇦🇺 👋🏻

  • @mitchl5220
    @mitchl52205 жыл бұрын

    Could you make a truly sealed ecosphere with no maintenance? I have a few of my own and they're pretty old now and I love them

  • @SonOfFurzehatt

    @SonOfFurzehatt

    5 жыл бұрын

    How old are yours and what did you put in them? I intend to have a go one day, and I want to cut out the guesswork as much as possible.

  • @everfreebrumby8385
    @everfreebrumby83855 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @nancygrossman1029
    @nancygrossman10293 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I’ve been making terrariums forever. I use them to propagate my sinningia pusillas, great to add flowers to your terrarium. Keep it going, great job.

  • @oscarlopez7991
    @oscarlopez79915 жыл бұрын

    Very cool underwater tree.🌳

  • @millersaur
    @millersaur5 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get those snails from and what species are they? Great vid man I had to subscribe

  • @drapoorv
    @drapoorv5 жыл бұрын

    You make everything look So simple ...but it is NOT....thanks for being So motivating for beginners like me.

  • @BeauM27
    @BeauM275 жыл бұрын

    I love this ecosphere thanks.

  • @miniquii
    @miniquii4 жыл бұрын

    i got to say... that looks amazing! I kind of want to give this a try.... i sure do have plenty of moss balls

  • @itisworthitifithelps
    @itisworthitifithelps5 жыл бұрын

    You really keep it up! Great project!

  • @biglwrab9634
    @biglwrab96345 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I liked, subscribed and you have convinced me to make a terrarium Oh wow thanks Serpa.

  • @rorypoole5582
    @rorypoole55824 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great work!

  • @robertcontreras2209
    @robertcontreras22095 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever done a succulent terrarium, if so what do you recommend, and if you haven’t, you should! I’d find it so interesting. I just got an agave plant for free and I can’t decide on whether to pot it or put it in a terrarium. Anyway, your content it great, I’m a new sub but have been watching your videos on and off for a while. Keep up the quality!

  • @theinvertebratelab
    @theinvertebratelab5 жыл бұрын

    I Scaped A Little Terrarium Quite A While Ago And It Turned Out Really Well. I Think That Watching Ur Vids Might Have Given Me A Pretty Good Idea Of What I Was Going 2 Do! Thanks For Posting, And Keep Up The Great Work! 😁

  • @Lastman737
    @Lastman7375 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!🌿✌

  • @toddbigeasy
    @toddbigeasy5 жыл бұрын

    I like the comment about semantics about "true ecosystem", do what you gotta do to keep it beautiful! I've been doing reef tanks for so long and I hear so many weird comments, like " let the reef feed the fish", whatever. haha. Your moss tree is beautiful btw. enjoyed the video, I may try something similar someday soon. thanks! Todd

  • @kennethyoung1980
    @kennethyoung19805 жыл бұрын

    That is amazing. Ty

  • @killham1337
    @killham13375 жыл бұрын

    Don't feel bad about making short videos, this is perfect for an update video

  • @LifeInABoxorigin
    @LifeInABoxorigin4 жыл бұрын

    For cleaning small amount of water, I use a turkey baster. :) It doesn't work on everything but it helps.

  • @carminepetracca7518
    @carminepetracca75185 жыл бұрын

    good going tanner. it reminded me that i have to take care of mine right now. cp.

  • @dominoot2652
    @dominoot26523 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask a question? Do you have to cycle a jar like this like how you would cycle a tank? It doesn't seem so, and in that case, why not? Are the snails just hardy enough to survive the cycling process, or is that only a thing in open systems?

  • @jamesarcher5060
    @jamesarcher50605 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful...the moss is pretty too.

  • @btdarterschannel112
    @btdarterschannel1125 жыл бұрын

    Nice! No problem about the shorter video. Looks like you had some copepods living in there before the water change. Awesome! 😃🌿💦👍

  • @jonnylumberjack6223
    @jonnylumberjack62235 жыл бұрын

    Re the calcium for the snails - crack off tiny bits of (dried!) cuttlefish (usually sold for aviary birds) and hide the bits in the sand. They will eat it as required. I used to keep giant land snails and they loved the stuff. Big love from Scotland :)

  • @jonnylumberjack6223

    @jonnylumberjack6223

    5 жыл бұрын

    i see i am a little late in my suggestion! sorry for being repeato girl :D

  • @pay1370
    @pay13705 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a cute little bonsai!

  • @erbigimbi9903
    @erbigimbi99033 жыл бұрын

    You are such a great talker. Love it.

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike663 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @RavenVargas27
    @RavenVargas274 жыл бұрын

    Wow looks good grew nicely

  • @XIGuyIX
    @XIGuyIX4 жыл бұрын

    Love the content Tanner. Has anyone told you, that you look like a young Klaus Kinski?

  • @halocemagnum8351
    @halocemagnum83515 жыл бұрын

    You should make an ecosphere using volcano shrimp, they’re like spring tails for your ecosphere, except way more fun to watch swim around :)

  • @annethornton9938

    @annethornton9938

    5 жыл бұрын

    Um, assuming you don't mean the spicy fried shrimp appetizer, but Halocaridina rubra also known as Volcano Shrimp, that's a saltwater shrimp from what I can tell...

  • @rp101aquatics6

    @rp101aquatics6

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hawaiin red shrimp live 15 years or more

  • @halocemagnum8351

    @halocemagnum8351

    5 жыл бұрын

    Anne Thornton yeah it would have to be a saltwater ecosphere I suppose if you used those shrimps.... Hmmmm... I think there are freshwater shrimps of a similar size, but I’m not sure how they’d do in an ecosphere. Well! It would be quite the adventure for him to make a saltwater ecosphere :)

  • @BethRazz
    @BethRazz5 жыл бұрын

    I was going to buy one of those on Amazon the other day!

  • @mswhitetopaz
    @mswhitetopaz4 жыл бұрын

    just made this beautiful Aquascape. I was wondering why my water has the lightest green hue to it? Is it normal for the marimo ball to leach a little bit of color out? Your's seems to be clear. Thank you and great video!

  • @christabellmiranda5480
    @christabellmiranda54805 жыл бұрын

    Interesting.What patience!!!

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl98765 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! I've also notice my moss balls that are not in aquariums are greener.

  • @shallakhan8621
    @shallakhan86214 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos.

  • @bjornkok2061
    @bjornkok20615 жыл бұрын

    You mention the balancing act of balancing critters and plants, could you do a series of video's where you make a small 10/20 liter aquascape with shrimp and balance it over time? Im curious what a balance would look like.

  • @SlapShotRegatta22
    @SlapShotRegatta224 жыл бұрын

    Really great build here. I think the minimalist design goes a long way. Complete newbie question here but, in general what kind of water do you use in your projects? Distilled? I heard you mention de-chlorinated water. Do you filter this yourself?

  • @BenTvHowman
    @BenTvHowman4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @ownsacat
    @ownsacat5 жыл бұрын

    that is such a cute little ecosphere

  • @alabasterkros
    @alabasterkros5 жыл бұрын

    Great surprise! This was another of your creations was hoping to see an update. Thanks ✌😆

  • @jesuscontreras-ke2fu
    @jesuscontreras-ke2fu3 жыл бұрын

    Thank! For your videos and your voice! Are like therapy to me! And i learning and working to do my own terrarium! I love it! Thank again! Are you doing that for a living?