I love the part when the clown stormed through all of the springtails.
@codizimmerman47058 күн бұрын
Anyone else think those were spine decor🤣🤣
@tristan-ec6hz9 күн бұрын
such a great hat you found, you look fantastic
@ACNArchAngel9 күн бұрын
What an amazing video. Everyone in the isopod keeping hobby needs to see this, what a great bit of information. Love the new hair, btw. 😂
@TheSeptemberRose9 күн бұрын
Now I don't feel like such a weirdo for gathering rotting wood and moss in the woods near my home.
@themadaquarist9 күн бұрын
Still may very well be but as long as you don’t feel like one then that’s good, lol
@ensick9 күн бұрын
used your tips while redoing my ducky colony a couple days ago after they stopped breeding, and they already seem much more active! Submerging the gathered materials to remove pests seemed to work pretty well and ive seen no signs of any harmful pests yet. edit: only downside ive noticed is a bit of mold growth, likely due to not giving the materials proper time to dry, so keep that in mind
@themadaquarist9 күн бұрын
That’s truly wonderful news! Thank you for sharing your success
@DanteRavenkin13 күн бұрын
Friend! Thanks for this video, it helps greatly with my plans for my discoid colony I just started! The seed mat idea on the side is great, because currently I have a ceramic heat lamp over mine for warmth. I think your method will help them thrive and that is awesome!
@smexygecko905314 күн бұрын
anyone kno the species at 3:26 ? they r so pretty
@themadaquarist13 күн бұрын
Yes Sir, Armadillidium badium 'Castledaccia'
@kyrstylarson714817 күн бұрын
Tehee he said do do
@themadaquarist17 күн бұрын
Lol😂
@schepi765621 күн бұрын
Je pense que c'est plutôt des " bilobella braunerae".
@jase12311126 күн бұрын
I havr just got granulated isopods. Is their care the same as these? I am worried i am keeping mine too hunid, because I read they like dryer conditions.
@michaeltaylor244928 күн бұрын
STUNNING Tarantula for sure I have 2 juvie females and an adult female in my collection just subbed to your channel too😉👍
@FeebsTarantulas29 күн бұрын
I just found you and you sound just like Kamp Kenan! 😆😆 I love this species
@themadaquarist29 күн бұрын
That’s very kind, thank you for coming along in my journey. You may notice the channel seems to be paused but I ensure you there’s tons of stuff coming
@FeebsTarantulas26 күн бұрын
@@themadaquarist I look forward to it :D
@chiamjohnson6997Ай бұрын
🤔 How has the layer of coral sand on the bottom of your isopod bins worked? I'm interested because I'm gathering components for my first isopod bins. Looking forward to your next isopod update!
@PaxmanValentaClass43Ай бұрын
I also have a Brachypelma hamorii. I'm changing the enclosure for her. What sort of height relating to the substrate should I consider. Ive got a 25cm in height enclosure? Many thanks.
@mateuszszuflak8771Ай бұрын
This is how I set up all my terrariums, including pouring in some liquid compost tea and mycorrhiza starter to create a good base microbiome. I find that it makes the whole system more stable, resilient to changes and the flora thrives much faster in a new system. Sometimes you also get mushrooms, lichens and fern spores popping up like they would in nature. The more complex you make your system, the better it works. Of course sometimes you get some hitchhikers such as soil mites or nematodes but they also add to the complexity of the ecosystem by filling in the gaps in recycling biomass leftover by the isopods. If you want your critters to act as they would in nature, try to observe and recreate their natural habitat as closely as possible. Same goes for aquariums.
@kittysparkleeyesАй бұрын
was that just plummers silicone that you used ? would like to do something like this for mine when larger
@izchildressАй бұрын
I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a video that discusses isopods in their natural habitat, but every video I've seen only talked about husbandry-related topics. I am incredibly psyched that you made a video discussing isopod ecology!!! The diversity of isopods, roaches, parasitoid wasps, etc. as they exist in the natural world is a subject that I can't get enough of. Typically, I have to stick to reading research articles. It is very refreshing to be able to watch a video like this. I look forward to more of your content!
@swayback737527 күн бұрын
It’s brutal when you want to learn about things that seem so basic and you know it’s been studied, sometimes we’ll studied, sometimes not, but the only results you can find thru search are research articles that are often very dense and almost always very specific… I think it makes a barrier of entry for those outside academia, and really having a well read expert that can help understand big picture stuff… It also serves to turn regular intelligent people into experts that dive deep and learn on their own. Good luck
@izchildress12 күн бұрын
@@swayback7375100%. It is lovely to speak to other people who can relate 😊
@jase123111Ай бұрын
A lot of the things marketed for isopods and other pets are rubbish.. Just there to make someone money.
@Chris_Toop_TarantulasАй бұрын
I love my AF, she also kicks hairs for fun and is skittish atm so hoping she becomes calmer with next moult lol, funny coz my AF B hamorii was chilled until she moulted now she’s skittish 😂😂, great video and she’s gorgeous buddy 👍🫶
@joshuarosenblattАй бұрын
P victori is on my must have list. Lovely T
@melissavidal6547Ай бұрын
Wow he or she is beautiful
@williambargar7005Ай бұрын
How often do you feed your colony?
@themadaquaristАй бұрын
Usually once a week I dump in whatever vegetable and fruit table scraps we have as well as spring mix, oatmeal and commercial Cockroach food.
@ImGrimFPSАй бұрын
I used to see my Irminia girl all the time when I had her! got tons good pics of her for Instagram before she passed unfortunately :( she was an old girl though, I bought her as an adult and had her for about 6 years
@Tarantula78Ай бұрын
She is so beautiful ❤👍🏻
@joshuarosenblatt2 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Nearly got a GBB sling today in fact- but….. it had literally just molted. Was still laying on its back when I was there. Told them to call me in a week or so. Walked out w a B. Smithi and an A. Avicularia so was an epic day either way! Enjoy the video as always!
@matthewturnbull30702 ай бұрын
I’m so glad this is being suggested now, Iv been collected bark strips from downed trees with lichens & moss growing on them for years now & the only sterilising Iv done like you’ve suggested is submerging in water. Iv never had any issues.
@jase123111Ай бұрын
I read that many isopods also feed on the bacteria, fungi and biofilm that covers rotting leaves and wood. If we boil them or cook them we are destroying this!
@carissahensley44762 ай бұрын
How do you dry the leaves after soaking prior to adding to vivarium? I have been collecting from the woods for years but have moisture issues with my pods that need dryer environments so bake them. Would like to skip that step.
@jase123111Ай бұрын
I dried mine on a back tray out in the sun.
@carlakellie66742 ай бұрын
Very nice
@DeathMorningVenom2 ай бұрын
Awesome video & vivarium
@marilynstata812 ай бұрын
She’s Beautiful I have one as well I ❤never knew how gorgeous they are
@marikah61982 ай бұрын
I agree 100% of your methods. Isopods need microorganism to soften organic matters before they decompose to smaller pieces for more microorganism. I didn’t know how to kill harmful things without killing good microbes, so your video really helped! I’ll use water soaking methods today. Thank you! May I ask rough ratio of the major ingredients?
@silverchain92channel2 ай бұрын
How big they get?
@matt0ballesteros2 ай бұрын
8:11 and 8:23 is that a rouge Merulanella that made it into the bin?
@SpiritGRFАй бұрын
yep looks like a tri-color snuck it way into the bin lol.
@DukeandEnzo2 ай бұрын
Incredible! Such an underrated animal!
@ChrisChurch1612 ай бұрын
That’s how you get “springtail” size tree ants that you will not see until it’s to late. I still have the ants in a fishbowl they don’t climb. Ruined a whole colony’s worth of substrate.
@k2a2l23 ай бұрын
their colors are so pretty
@ARodriguez2583 ай бұрын
How long does it take for them to go from babies to adults?
@themadaquarist3 ай бұрын
3-5 months till full adult however they are viable for between 10-14 months and
@sweeet77563 ай бұрын
If you produce any let me know!!!
@k2a2l23 ай бұрын
that way of cleaning rot wood is awesome! great idea and thanks for sharing all this knowledge
@themadaquarist3 ай бұрын
That’s very kind thank you
@baix16933 ай бұрын
what about coconut fiber?
@themadaquarist3 ай бұрын
Coir offers nothing to them. Indigestible. I tend to avoid it in my mixes
@siyg3 ай бұрын
Do you ever have to change out some of the substrate with isopods in a planted nature inspired setup? If you do how so?
@ChantalsCritters3 ай бұрын
Great video as always
@themadaquaristsrealmnatura25563 ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@barbhelle54813 ай бұрын
Thank you, great information. I have been doing it your way for awhile. Works great.
@siyg3 ай бұрын
Great video! It’s obvious that you take a lot of time to learn how to best keep isopods through research and trial and error. Lots of people just follow strict care sheets and how people have been keeping isopods for years even if it’s not the best. Some comments: 4:05 The main reason I and lots of other people use cork bark instead of decomposing wood/bark is because cork bark takes forever to decompose and isopods eat it extremely slowly. Cork bark is used as a hide that you only have to replace every few years. 4:17 Could you clarify on the benefits of naturally harvested live moss over sphagnum moss? I generally use sphagnum moss to retain moisture, I find that it retains moisture very well and isopods eat the sphagnum moss (although somewhat slowly, especially if there is lots of other nutrients in the enclosure). I do sometimes feed live moss (especially to Armadillidiums) which I harvest from some of my moss cultivation bins and it’s eaten up extremely quickly. 3:00 What isopod is this? I’m guess maculatum but I’ve never seen these shades of yellow before. 6:30 Good look with your Merulanellas! I’ve heard of very experienced keepers having lots of crashes with these guys and struggling to keep them long term. Looks like they’re coming back to me! 8:00 I’m loving this conversational format! 11:50 Excellent advice! I do like to keep the leaves underwater for more than 24 hours, usually for a few days or even over a week. The leaves get slimy and smelly, film starts forming, etc. Isopods love this stuff. 14:50 cool hat
@miniscenesgb3 ай бұрын
Ahhh Diablos look awesome. I need those. I dont sterliise my leaf litter either. if the armadilliums in my garden in England think it's ok then I am steling it as it is. Coral sand. crumbles cuttlefish too. all good. and - I drop a koi food stick or two in weekly - gone by morning
@siyg3 ай бұрын
Something I and a lot of other people do is submerge the leaf litter in a bucket of water for a few days or weeks. The leaves will get slimy and smelly and have lots of nutritious microorganisms that isopods absolutely devour. The water also kills pests like centipedes and spiders so it’s a win win situation.
@themadaquaristsrealmnatura25563 ай бұрын
100%
@donteague6143 ай бұрын
Why is coir so bad? Some of the Asian sp. may already live in and or near it?
@themadaquaristsrealmnatura25563 ай бұрын
It’s completely inedible so offers nothing of value to the animal or enclosure. Better options available
@siyg3 ай бұрын
It isn’t necessarily harmful to isopods but they can’t eat it so your better of using organic compost or something because it’s cheaper and nutritious.
@donteague6143 ай бұрын
Love Diablos! On my list for sure! Are u in the states?
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I love the part when the clown stormed through all of the springtails.
Anyone else think those were spine decor🤣🤣
such a great hat you found, you look fantastic
What an amazing video. Everyone in the isopod keeping hobby needs to see this, what a great bit of information. Love the new hair, btw. 😂
Now I don't feel like such a weirdo for gathering rotting wood and moss in the woods near my home.
Still may very well be but as long as you don’t feel like one then that’s good, lol
used your tips while redoing my ducky colony a couple days ago after they stopped breeding, and they already seem much more active! Submerging the gathered materials to remove pests seemed to work pretty well and ive seen no signs of any harmful pests yet. edit: only downside ive noticed is a bit of mold growth, likely due to not giving the materials proper time to dry, so keep that in mind
That’s truly wonderful news! Thank you for sharing your success
Friend! Thanks for this video, it helps greatly with my plans for my discoid colony I just started! The seed mat idea on the side is great, because currently I have a ceramic heat lamp over mine for warmth. I think your method will help them thrive and that is awesome!
anyone kno the species at 3:26 ? they r so pretty
Yes Sir, Armadillidium badium 'Castledaccia'
Tehee he said do do
Lol😂
Je pense que c'est plutôt des " bilobella braunerae".
I havr just got granulated isopods. Is their care the same as these? I am worried i am keeping mine too hunid, because I read they like dryer conditions.
STUNNING Tarantula for sure I have 2 juvie females and an adult female in my collection just subbed to your channel too😉👍
I just found you and you sound just like Kamp Kenan! 😆😆 I love this species
That’s very kind, thank you for coming along in my journey. You may notice the channel seems to be paused but I ensure you there’s tons of stuff coming
@@themadaquarist I look forward to it :D
🤔 How has the layer of coral sand on the bottom of your isopod bins worked? I'm interested because I'm gathering components for my first isopod bins. Looking forward to your next isopod update!
I also have a Brachypelma hamorii. I'm changing the enclosure for her. What sort of height relating to the substrate should I consider. Ive got a 25cm in height enclosure? Many thanks.
This is how I set up all my terrariums, including pouring in some liquid compost tea and mycorrhiza starter to create a good base microbiome. I find that it makes the whole system more stable, resilient to changes and the flora thrives much faster in a new system. Sometimes you also get mushrooms, lichens and fern spores popping up like they would in nature. The more complex you make your system, the better it works. Of course sometimes you get some hitchhikers such as soil mites or nematodes but they also add to the complexity of the ecosystem by filling in the gaps in recycling biomass leftover by the isopods. If you want your critters to act as they would in nature, try to observe and recreate their natural habitat as closely as possible. Same goes for aquariums.
was that just plummers silicone that you used ? would like to do something like this for mine when larger
I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a video that discusses isopods in their natural habitat, but every video I've seen only talked about husbandry-related topics. I am incredibly psyched that you made a video discussing isopod ecology!!! The diversity of isopods, roaches, parasitoid wasps, etc. as they exist in the natural world is a subject that I can't get enough of. Typically, I have to stick to reading research articles. It is very refreshing to be able to watch a video like this. I look forward to more of your content!
It’s brutal when you want to learn about things that seem so basic and you know it’s been studied, sometimes we’ll studied, sometimes not, but the only results you can find thru search are research articles that are often very dense and almost always very specific… I think it makes a barrier of entry for those outside academia, and really having a well read expert that can help understand big picture stuff… It also serves to turn regular intelligent people into experts that dive deep and learn on their own. Good luck
@@swayback7375100%. It is lovely to speak to other people who can relate 😊
A lot of the things marketed for isopods and other pets are rubbish.. Just there to make someone money.
I love my AF, she also kicks hairs for fun and is skittish atm so hoping she becomes calmer with next moult lol, funny coz my AF B hamorii was chilled until she moulted now she’s skittish 😂😂, great video and she’s gorgeous buddy 👍🫶
P victori is on my must have list. Lovely T
Wow he or she is beautiful
How often do you feed your colony?
Usually once a week I dump in whatever vegetable and fruit table scraps we have as well as spring mix, oatmeal and commercial Cockroach food.
I used to see my Irminia girl all the time when I had her! got tons good pics of her for Instagram before she passed unfortunately :( she was an old girl though, I bought her as an adult and had her for about 6 years
She is so beautiful ❤👍🏻
Beautiful. Nearly got a GBB sling today in fact- but….. it had literally just molted. Was still laying on its back when I was there. Told them to call me in a week or so. Walked out w a B. Smithi and an A. Avicularia so was an epic day either way! Enjoy the video as always!
I’m so glad this is being suggested now, Iv been collected bark strips from downed trees with lichens & moss growing on them for years now & the only sterilising Iv done like you’ve suggested is submerging in water. Iv never had any issues.
I read that many isopods also feed on the bacteria, fungi and biofilm that covers rotting leaves and wood. If we boil them or cook them we are destroying this!
How do you dry the leaves after soaking prior to adding to vivarium? I have been collecting from the woods for years but have moisture issues with my pods that need dryer environments so bake them. Would like to skip that step.
I dried mine on a back tray out in the sun.
Very nice
Awesome video & vivarium
She’s Beautiful I have one as well I ❤never knew how gorgeous they are
I agree 100% of your methods. Isopods need microorganism to soften organic matters before they decompose to smaller pieces for more microorganism. I didn’t know how to kill harmful things without killing good microbes, so your video really helped! I’ll use water soaking methods today. Thank you! May I ask rough ratio of the major ingredients?
How big they get?
8:11 and 8:23 is that a rouge Merulanella that made it into the bin?
yep looks like a tri-color snuck it way into the bin lol.
Incredible! Such an underrated animal!
That’s how you get “springtail” size tree ants that you will not see until it’s to late. I still have the ants in a fishbowl they don’t climb. Ruined a whole colony’s worth of substrate.
their colors are so pretty
How long does it take for them to go from babies to adults?
3-5 months till full adult however they are viable for between 10-14 months and
If you produce any let me know!!!
that way of cleaning rot wood is awesome! great idea and thanks for sharing all this knowledge
That’s very kind thank you
what about coconut fiber?
Coir offers nothing to them. Indigestible. I tend to avoid it in my mixes
Do you ever have to change out some of the substrate with isopods in a planted nature inspired setup? If you do how so?
Great video as always
Thanks again!
Thank you, great information. I have been doing it your way for awhile. Works great.
Great video! It’s obvious that you take a lot of time to learn how to best keep isopods through research and trial and error. Lots of people just follow strict care sheets and how people have been keeping isopods for years even if it’s not the best. Some comments: 4:05 The main reason I and lots of other people use cork bark instead of decomposing wood/bark is because cork bark takes forever to decompose and isopods eat it extremely slowly. Cork bark is used as a hide that you only have to replace every few years. 4:17 Could you clarify on the benefits of naturally harvested live moss over sphagnum moss? I generally use sphagnum moss to retain moisture, I find that it retains moisture very well and isopods eat the sphagnum moss (although somewhat slowly, especially if there is lots of other nutrients in the enclosure). I do sometimes feed live moss (especially to Armadillidiums) which I harvest from some of my moss cultivation bins and it’s eaten up extremely quickly. 3:00 What isopod is this? I’m guess maculatum but I’ve never seen these shades of yellow before. 6:30 Good look with your Merulanellas! I’ve heard of very experienced keepers having lots of crashes with these guys and struggling to keep them long term. Looks like they’re coming back to me! 8:00 I’m loving this conversational format! 11:50 Excellent advice! I do like to keep the leaves underwater for more than 24 hours, usually for a few days or even over a week. The leaves get slimy and smelly, film starts forming, etc. Isopods love this stuff. 14:50 cool hat
Ahhh Diablos look awesome. I need those. I dont sterliise my leaf litter either. if the armadilliums in my garden in England think it's ok then I am steling it as it is. Coral sand. crumbles cuttlefish too. all good. and - I drop a koi food stick or two in weekly - gone by morning
Something I and a lot of other people do is submerge the leaf litter in a bucket of water for a few days or weeks. The leaves will get slimy and smelly and have lots of nutritious microorganisms that isopods absolutely devour. The water also kills pests like centipedes and spiders so it’s a win win situation.
100%
Why is coir so bad? Some of the Asian sp. may already live in and or near it?
It’s completely inedible so offers nothing of value to the animal or enclosure. Better options available
It isn’t necessarily harmful to isopods but they can’t eat it so your better of using organic compost or something because it’s cheaper and nutritious.
Love Diablos! On my list for sure! Are u in the states?
Ahh guess I shoulda !listened u r in Canada.
Nice channel. I subbed! Not for
Thanks for the sub!
No
Granted not for everyone I fully support that