Merulanella sp. Tricolour ISOPODS get a massive enclosure upgrade

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • Today we give the incredible Merelanella sp. Tricolours Isopod enclosure a massive much needed and deserved upgrade. Still a fully bioactive nature inspired vivarium however less nature inspired by the tundra when i live and more like their home range. The tropical moist forests of Vietnam.
    I hope you'll join me.
    Biggs
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Комментарии • 56

  • @NaturalBiotopes
    @NaturalBiotopes 2 года назад +6

    At first, there was a feeling that nothing would come of it, but the work of a professional showed us that this would make an excellent vivarium.

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад +4

      Who is this professional you speak of perhaps I could meet them
      One day

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides Год назад +2

    That looks phenomenal. This is such an amazing hobby. I'd love to have multiple tanks one day.

  • @jameslenhart4561
    @jameslenhart4561 2 года назад +1

    Proud to be a member of the horde of the lair of Biggs

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад

      I should just stop lol… it’s so painful trying to get a basic rhythm. So many channels are nice an organized… then there’s mine. Regardless I’m truly honoured to have you my friend

  • @ChantalsCritters
    @ChantalsCritters 2 года назад +1

    Wow that looks great. Wish I could talk to the camera like that.

  • @Holisticalpets
    @Holisticalpets 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful, plz make more isopod videos ! I love them

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад +2

      I definitely shall however I’ve split this channel into three channels.
      This one will go back to being primarily fish sciences whereas all the critters, reptiles, isopods, plants etc… will be on one of the new channels.
      The Mad Aquarist’s Realm Natura:
      ruclips.net/channel/UCfABo1ELT7KLcjtdX1Y2vHA
      And then the other channel is for the farm

    • @Holisticalpets
      @Holisticalpets 2 года назад

      @@themadaquarist fantastic ! I subscribed rn ! Can’t wait to watch, thanks for informing me ! :D

  • @IrvingMagik
    @IrvingMagik 2 года назад +1

    Came out real nice.. good job man

  • @jamesgreen9372
    @jamesgreen9372 2 года назад +2

    Great job, it is nice to see a ecosystem evolve.
    You are becoming a master of “perfection through approximation,”
    Jim

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 2 года назад +1

    Great looking enclosure for fantastic isopods. Thank you for sharing.

  • @SpecialSP
    @SpecialSP Год назад +1

    This is fantastic. Someday, I'll have one, too …

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Год назад +1

      Still such a fantastic species

    • @SpecialSP
      @SpecialSP Год назад

      @@themadaquarist Indeed!

    • @SpecialSP
      @SpecialSP Год назад +1

      @@themadaquarist I'm curious. Have you heard about the Cubaris sp. "Thailand spiky"? They look like you crossed Rubber Duckies with a Hedgehog …

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Год назад +1

      @@SpecialSP yes I have, smaller species, high moisture and slower to replicate. Priced very high still

    • @SpecialSP
      @SpecialSP Год назад +1

      @@themadaquarist I saw a video yesterday from someone in Japan. He only has 4 videos & it was only them. I spent quite a while trying to find out about them. I NEED my own place !
      AND lots more money …

  • @Courtneyeverage
    @Courtneyeverage Год назад +1

    That's Awesome 😍🤯‼️

  • @PureAndShrimple
    @PureAndShrimple Месяц назад

    Very nice and similar to mine. I think they should be nice to look at as qwll as functional 😊

  • @trenamarie9820
    @trenamarie9820 2 года назад +2

    Love the transformation, looks great!

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Trena

    • @johnclarkmartin
      @johnclarkmartin 2 года назад

      @@themadaquarist You are a brave man working in that enclosure with those super expensive isopods in it. Looks great!

  • @Baffi_
    @Baffi_ 2 года назад +2

    They are probably escaping up at the top of the background. Use some silicone to create a bead that seals against the lid when it’s clipped on
    Looks great

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад +1

      The background covers all the exit points

  • @bradmossman3537
    @bradmossman3537 2 года назад +1

    what an amazing setup !

  • @eliezerblanco2545
    @eliezerblanco2545 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Год назад

      That is truly kind, thank you
      Make sure to subscribe to the new secondary channel for all future isopod etc…content.
      Here’s a link
      youtube.com/@themadaquaristsrealmnatura2556

  • @stevo24680
    @stevo24680 2 года назад +2

    Great job looks beautiful, do you know if sycamore branches are ok to use with isopods and reptiles? I haven’t been able to find much info on it.

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад +2

      They are highly toxic and great affect musculature on livestock but for detritivore I couldn’t say. Imo I would say that animals would have evolved in areas with toxic things adapt and know what is ok and what is not.

  • @eliezerblanco2545
    @eliezerblanco2545 Год назад +1

    Hi Chris! Is the top screen on their tank totally exposed or covered? I hear they need a lot of ventilation but also high moisture. What is your take on that? Looking to get some as soon as I find someone that sells 😉😂

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  Год назад +1

      Yes high humidity and high ventilation.
      My top is wide open and at least once a well I spray it down.
      I feel they would do better if I were to close off some of the screen lid to retain more humidity.
      I had a real crash a year or so ago when I was away for more than a week and the individual that was watching over the critters forgot to mist their enclosure.

  • @Nytro1926
    @Nytro1926 2 года назад +1

    The result is incredible. This is a vivarium that show really nice. What's the size of this terrarium ? I just wonder if you will need to water more often with the new stuff inside

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  2 года назад +1

      It’s an exoterra 24” x 18” x 12” tall, I’m going to put some acrylic panels
      On half of the screen top to retain more humidity. So far no real change in maintenance (3 weeks).
      Thanks so much for watching and your nice words.

  • @apss5736
    @apss5736 2 года назад +1

    awesome isopods

  • @amyesworldcatherinesminime7945
    @amyesworldcatherinesminime7945 2 года назад +1

    That looks very nice. I'm sure they'll appreciate the improvements

  • @RB-wv2ml
    @RB-wv2ml 5 месяцев назад +1

    Will they keep reproducing or do you need to keep topping up with more from different breeders?

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist  5 месяцев назад

      As long as resources and environmental constraints are met they are very successful

    • @NTSTAT
      @NTSTAT 3 месяца назад

      @@themadaquaristdo you wet the entire setup? Is there a moisture gradient? Lots of people seem to have zero success with these. Is it really that hard?

  • @SkullAquatics
    @SkullAquatics 2 года назад +1

    Proud to be a member of the horde 👍👍👍

  • @ericfab4858
    @ericfab4858 2 года назад +1

    Canada wooooooooooooooo

  • @cjs3838
    @cjs3838 2 года назад +1

    They seem to really be..Lichen it

  • @vantagemadness
    @vantagemadness 2 года назад +1

    Nice vid!