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The Mad Aquarist's Realm Natura
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New Dart Frogs for Realm Natura
Ok so this video was obviously filmed this past winter but just got around to editing it today.
I was very fortunate to be able to pickup for incredible new Dart Frogs from a fellow specialty pet keeper in Saskatchewan Canada.
Trevor Watson as you'll does an incredible job with them. Gorgeous well appointed enclosures.
Hopefully you enjoy todays video and we shall see you soon.
lots more to come.
Enjoy!
Biggs
I was very fortunate to be able to pickup for incredible new Dart Frogs from a fellow specialty pet keeper in Saskatchewan Canada.
Trevor Watson as you'll does an incredible job with them. Gorgeous well appointed enclosures.
Hopefully you enjoy todays video and we shall see you soon.
lots more to come.
Enjoy!
Biggs
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Hot New ISOPODS: Merulanella sp. DIABLO their care and how we've changed our ISOPOD care philosophy
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Today let's a look at one of our Hotest, sexiest and newest ISOPODS, Merulanella sp. DIABLO. These guys looks like FORMULA 1 race cars! We will also discuss in depth the changes in our ISOPOD care philosophy. We've learnt so much in the past couple of years that the understanding we have now on their care is vastly different from where we started. Yes some basic starter ISOPODS such as dairy co...
Norbert our Leachianus Gecko, (Rhacodactylus leachianus), a new larger Nature Inspired Enclosure.
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Norbert is our 'newer' resident to the Lair of the mad Aquarist. Truthfully he is my daughter Rylee's Pet. Norbert came to us as a captive bred baby from our amazing friends over at Species Canada. Norbert is a New Caledonia Giant Gecko, (Rhacodactylus leachianus) aka Leachianus Gecko. Think of them as monstrous versions of the ever popular crested Geckoes. Just as easy to care for just get sub...
What did I get at the first Canadian Reptile Expo of 2024?
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WOW What an incredible Reptile Expo! First one of 2024 did not disappoint. As Im not normally available to attend the Reptile Expo's in Toronto consistently i made sure to do the absolute best with my time and opportunity. I had pre ordered some things so most were not a surprise however the caliber and selection of animals available was second to none. Let's take a peak at my HAUL from the fir...
Our two new Baby Western Diamond Back Rattlesnakes Wyatt and Dixie
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Today Wyatt and Dixie finally came home. Our two new baby/neonate WDB Rattlesnakes, Crotalus atrox. A rather famous movie star WDB Rattlesnake (STAR) at the Westman Reptile Gardens (www.reptilegardens.ca/) just outside of Brandon Manitoba had some babies and they knew that I would definitely want to have some of them for myself. Having kept Venomous snakes primarily Crotalids (Rattlesnakes) for...
Psalmopoeus victori aka the Darth Maul Tarantula Enclosure build
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Today we finally put together an enclosure fitting for this incredible spider. Hailing from the outworldly region of the warm tropical forests of the Veracruz region of Mexico. Psalmopoeus victori aka the Darth Maul Tarantula, Mexican Half and Half is a breathtaking tarantula and truly worthy of a special enclosure. Something a little bit different than my normal builds but this enclosure still...
Giving our Tiger Centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha) a MASSIVE UPGRADE
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Giving our Tiger Centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha) a MASSIVE UPGRADE
We NEED to make some changes in how we keep ISOPODS!
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We NEED to make some changes in how we keep ISOPODS!
Thai Golden Fringe Tarantula, Ornithoctonus aureotibialis: Nature inspired Temple Ruins Enclosure
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Thai Golden Fringe Tarantula, Ornithoctonus aureotibialis: Nature inspired Temple Ruins Enclosure
Large mystery enclosure build for a new critter coming soon. What is it going to be?
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Large mystery enclosure build for a new critter coming soon. What is it going to be?
The incredible Frogs Forever Exhibit at the Vancouver Aquarium
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The incredible Frogs Forever Exhibit at the Vancouver Aquarium
1st time visiting Snake Discovery: A Reptile Zoo built out of Love and Passion
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1st time visiting Snake Discovery: A Reptile Zoo built out of Love and Passion
What did i bring home for the incredible Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo/ Plant Expo 2023?
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What did i bring home for the incredible Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo/ Plant Expo 2023?
Super Easy Unlimited Vivarium Plants in Grow Out Bins
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Super Easy Unlimited Vivarium Plants in Grow Out Bins
Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) get a brand new Nature inspired Enclosure
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Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) get a brand new Nature inspired Enclosure
Highlights of my trip to an Incredible Reptile Zoo
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Highlights of my trip to an Incredible Reptile Zoo
Building our large Dart Frog Nature Inspired Vivarium DIY
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Building our large Dart Frog Nature Inspired Vivarium DIY
Cubaris sp. PANDA KING: A species profile of a truly incredible ISOPOD
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Cubaris sp. PANDA KING: A species profile of a truly incredible ISOPOD
Setting up a Nature Inspired enclosure for our new Madagascar Zebra Spider: Viridasius fasciatus
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Setting up a Nature Inspired enclosure for our new Madagascar Zebra Spider: Viridasius fasciatus
Easy DIY Predator Plant Bio Active Bottle Vivarium
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Easy DIY Predator Plant Bio Active Bottle Vivarium
Resetting Isopod Bins with discussion on Nature Inspired Substrates for better success
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Resetting Isopod Bins with discussion on Nature Inspired Substrates for better success
Rehousing a Black Widow Spider: Latrodectus hesperus
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Rehousing a Black Widow Spider: Latrodectus hesperus
Highlights from my visit to the TAMPA ZOO @ZooTampaatLowryPark
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Highlights from my visit to the TAMPA ZOO @ZooTampaatLowryPark
A visit to the Manitoba Reptile Breeders Expo 2023
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A visit to the Manitoba Reptile Breeders Expo 2023
ISOPOD SUBSTRATES DEMYSTIFIED: How to decide what will work best for you
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ISOPOD SUBSTRATES DEMYSTIFIED: How to decide what will work best for you
Linothele fallax: The Tiger Curtain Web Spider gets a new nature inspired enclosure
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Linothele fallax: The Tiger Curtain Web Spider gets a new nature inspired enclosure
So many Bees in our yard: Splitting a honeybee colony how and why
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So many Bees in our yard: Splitting a honeybee colony how and why
3:06 what type are these ones?
Is it also good for tarantulas?
This was reassuring. I started a colony of dairy cows last week, and I based my culture around intuitions from my fish keeping. I seeded my aquariums with all kinds of local bacteria, bugs, and other critters from local aquatic systems, so I essentially did the same with the isopod culture. It's all just junk from the woods where I'd normally find isopods. So far they seem okay! I managed to acquire a slug and some local isopods accidentally, but they don't seem to be harming anything so far.
I have the tarantula you featured, such a beatyful animal. Diablo would be my number one choice of the merulanella species. They are all gorgeous, but looking at my income Ember bees are more likely to happen.... but if one with ALL species were to say pick one its yours, it would be the diablo
How can i deal with fruit flies in my bin?
Reduce the amount of moisture. I’ve had the same issue come up once in awhile
@@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556 got it! Thanks
Neat.
That is a great haul. Looking forward to seeing more of the frogs - and plants - as they establish.
Whoa Manitoba weather looks brutal for July lol
Great video as always
I think the 1 plant is creeping jenny
@@frogs..fishmore5669 it may very well be. Everything g has become a Weed in the prop. Chambers
😍🤩🤩
@@waldnerpeter7173 thanks Peter
Nice, love the frog's mate 👍 🇦🇺,fish are my hobby, frog's are my passion.
@@markhalliday3703 thank you my friend, glad to here from you
did you not see the isopod already in the bin at 8:10 ?
I was so worried it would be crushed
this is an EXCELLENT video and I appreciate you so much taking the time to go through all these substrate components. Also, do you do that drowning method to santize your leaves too? or just the wood bits? I usually bake my foraged supplies on a low temp but I imagine that ruins the microbes in the wood that the pods would enjoy?
Thank you, that’s truly kind. Our knowledge base on the care of these incredible invertebrates has come full circle In such a short time. Yes I do soak all fresh collected Materials. I have two identical plastic totes for this Purpose. The first one I place all the items in and then fill the tow with water. The second tote I place on top and use it to force all the material under water. I usually place a cinder block or something to hold it in this position for say 24. Long enough to kill off any potential harmful insects wets like centipedes etc… but the living beneficial biologicals and fungi survive the process. This is key! But yes in the beginning I did do what you are doing and baked stuff. I even had a permission slip from my Wife to use the kitchen. Hopes this helps you on your pod journey. FYI you may have noticed nothing has come out in a fair while. I shall be returning full force within a Couple months with some insane news and we’re gonna go huge! Thanks for watching
When using the exoterra tanks, do you replace the mesh top with acrylic? I was told the metal mesh can hurt their.. toes? Feet? Grabby bits? I guess they can get stuck is the tiny holes.
I absolutely love the moss hat/hair at the end lol
lol thanks. Usually covered in mud or something anyways
This is fascinating for me…I would love to not have to worry about sterilising everything! Ironically I have fungus gnats and soil mites (and whatever else) in my enclosure anyway…would you soak the bark in the same way as the leaves? I collected some dry rotting white wood the other day but chicken out using it because it was stuffed full of some creatures eggs…would soaking for 24 hours kill the eggs? Thank you! Great video and beautiful isopods! The moss hairdo is very fetching too haha x
Do you have any tips for keeping those tiny mold gnats away? That's the only issue I'm currently having.
@@TheGreatSerpentor yes very easy. Local hardware, home store or Amazon will carry mosquito dunks. Completely natural and harmless to your pods
I have read that bringing bark/leaf litter from outside can lead to diseases within the colony. I got a new colony of Clown isopods (just got em today) how do I prevent such diseases/mold growths etc, I'm worried that if I introduce things from the outside enviroment, especually decaying materials like wood our leaves without properly sanitizing them that it'll cause disease and my isopods will die.
this video is real helpful! I'm in the process of starting my own colony, I just have a question, how frequently do you feed your colony/how frequently DID you feed your colony when it was smaller if you can remember.
Do you soak the leaves?
@@susantomalin8396 usually yes well freshly collected
How do you feed it?
@@carletta4356 open enclosure and put in live cricket. Widows are very docile and reluctant generally to bite. They’ve been on my hand and arms multiple times with no issues
I just created my first isopod container this morning. All items were naturally harvested. Boiling/baking leaves and bark seems insane lol
try rinsing baking rinsing and baking play sand for my hamster baths lol
Lol
We’ve learned so Much in such a short time
Wow, they're take care their offspring
Thank you for all of your really helpful videos! I love how to-the-point and immediately useful they are. Question: (Hoping you still see comments on old videos) if I use a stump of dead coral, do I need to soak it or do something else to get the salt out? Also, is it necessary to mix powdered clciuminto the substrate as well if you have a “solid” source of it in there?
Corals generally aren’t porous so I wouldn’t expect them to hold any volume of salt so a quick rinse should be fine. I’m the wild there’s multiple Sources of calcium. My latest system is that I place about a half layer of calcium carbonate or something similar on the bottom of the totes then put all the substrates on top. I still also use the old school cuttlebones in each as well
I love the part when the clown stormed through all of the springtails.
Came in like a wrecking ball
Anyone else think those were spine decor🤣🤣
Lol
such a great hat you found, you look fantastic
Why thank you, no sunburn for me
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. 😂
That’s very kind thank you
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!
It works to well! So well that I’ve now Gotten several new animal additions to help control the population lol
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.
Yes pretty much the same
STUNNING Tarantula for sure I have 2 juvie females and an adult female in my collection just subbed to your channel too😉👍
Wonderful. Lots of changes coming soon. Stay tuned
@@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556 Awesome
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
Thanks for subbing! Tons of content coming soon and some big changes
🤔 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 😊
@@izchildress there’s tons of content coming. Been on a break for awhile dealing with health and family matters but going to be coming back bigger than ever. Some massive things already in the works
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.