My JUNGLEARIUM is INFESTED with ANTS!

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @TheDarkDen
    @TheDarkDen  Год назад +14

    Tell My Friend I'm sorry :<
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    • @cpuman
      @cpuman Год назад +2

      just so you know, and im sure you do, if the dart frogs you are planning on putting in there start eating the ants that are going into the enclosure, they could be come poisonous. so if you ever have to handle them or more them for some reason, you should probably wear gloves, although you really should wear gloves when handling frogs and other amphibians anyways.

    • @juan2three6
      @juan2three6 Год назад

      @@cpumanwait they could become poisonous? So theyre not innately poisonous??

    • @roscoe72
      @roscoe72 Год назад

      ​@cpuman I'm sure he already knows this bro 😅

    • @Hash1ram
      @Hash1ram Год назад

      Is this 600 Gallon Vivarium enough to tell you you're not the biggest in youtube anymore? ruclips.net/video/RI7G8LydRn8/видео.htmlsi=teHzMy_gHPWsmGMB . Plus, I am not gonna believe thats 1500 gallons until you tell or show us the measurements of the enclosure itself.

    • @cpuman
      @cpuman Год назад

      @@juan2three6 sorry for the late reply, yes dart frogs are not poisonous in captivity as long as they don't eat ants, it MIGHT even need to be the specific species of ants from the are they are from, but I wouldn't risk it either way.

  • @robinferdinandsen7122
    @robinferdinandsen7122 Год назад +87

    The standing in the corner and stretching your arm made a huge difference. It really showed just how huge the enclosure is 😊

  • @ashm7955
    @ashm7955 Год назад +2

    Petko: Surely this plant can't get any larger
    Begonia: This isn't even my final form

  • @Venom-kf6jp
    @Venom-kf6jp Год назад +9

    I like your confidence. This is the biggest fully bioactive vivarium built by one person I have found. It's incredible. I check every day for more content on the Junglearium. More junglearium videos plz.

  • @Mellie_H
    @Mellie_H Год назад +23

    It's beautiful, Petko! I like your idea of blowing the humid air outside. That should help with the mold issues also.

  • @Helveteshit
    @Helveteshit Год назад +11

    Add two mirrors against the wall and ceiling on fourtyfive degree angle on left and right side of the junglearium. That way, your lightsource will cast more even light throughout the enclosure. Reducing the 'shade spots' to a degree. Which might help some plants.

  • @Secret_Squirrel_Scottishgamer
    @Secret_Squirrel_Scottishgamer Год назад +7

    So this is where antscanda ants were escaping to using a portal!!! wow.😂😂👀👀

  • @dshobe720
    @dshobe720 Год назад +15

    Loks really nice brother that creeping fig is going everywhere! Loads of people seem worried about the ants. Dart frogs eat ants in the wild seems like supplemental food to me. The mold issue can be fixed with circulating fans simply moving the air inside the enclosure not venting it out of the enclosure. A couple of computer fans 120mm mounted to bliw across the ceiling to keep spores from having enough settled moisture on the ceiling to germinate their spores. The fungus(mold) will still be in the Junglarium just under leaves where springtails can eat it.

    • @OG_BiggusDickus
      @OG_BiggusDickus Год назад

      Ah, you're right, I just approached the ants as a pest that people usually want to eliminate. They're such cool creatures though, I've always wanted to capture a queen after the local mating flights after they shed their wings. You can tell if it's a queen ant by looking at them closely they have what are called wing scars where obviously their wings use to be attached, if you find out when your local species mates they're found pretty easily because they land shed their wings and scurry around looking for an appropriate place to begin a nest. If you're interested AntsCanada has a great channel all about keeping ants as well as great videos on starting your own colony.

    • @dshobe720
      @dshobe720 Год назад

      @OG_BiggusDickus LOL I've been watching antscanada since he was still in Canada making grout nests. Thanks for the recommendation though, his tropical ants he keeps now are interesting. Super glad his channel blew up for him.

  • @tarantuhalla
    @tarantuhalla Год назад +20

    The junglearium looks amazing... thinking that my Monocentropus balfouri communal is a big project for me, but this is another level.
    Cheers from Zabrze

  • @jenniferbeyer6412
    @jenniferbeyer6412 Год назад +8

    When you trim the plants, try to get them to root. Put them in water and wait for them to produce roots. Have to check out what light they need and how to trim the ends, some need angled cuts. Also there are rerooting powders that some plants need.
    Just a thought it will give you more plants, that you know like the enclosure.

  • @Colorista_1
    @Colorista_1 Год назад +5

    Omg Petko! Ants shouldn’t have a place in the Dark Den. If they start moving, they can kill your Tarantulas and other spiders. Not a good critter to have around your beautiful pets. They can also kill some reptiles. I would find a to permanently exterminate them. Many collectors have lost their tarantulas to ants. The junglearium is absolutely gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the completed enclosure with its permanent residents. Blessings!

    • @TheDarkDen
      @TheDarkDen  Год назад +2

      Can't do much now, I hope frogs will take care of them!

  • @triedxtrue
    @triedxtrue Год назад +2

    i love that my hobbies have collided as a plant person + arachnid lover. you’re also right about the plant in the far left corner, it’s a Cebu Blue Pothos and will happily take in full light exposure. when given something to climb, because it’s an epiphyte, the leaves will grow huge and get fenestrations!

  • @frankallen8440
    @frankallen8440 Год назад +3

    On the first tour of this dark den you showed a barren alcove and said it would become a terrarium. I said sure. The transition is beyond amazing. I believe by increasing the air flow and venting to the exterior you will reduce or eliminate the mold growth on the ceiling. Thank you for sharing.

  • @giorgiannpinzon505
    @giorgiannpinzon505 Год назад +2

    I appreciate so much the enthusiasm and passion you show for every living being that crosses your path, not just the most popular or big or striking ones. Every little centipede, worm and moss feels loved. It's powerful and it's moving. Thank you petko.

  • @lillycullen2235
    @lillycullen2235 Год назад +5

    I am so indescribably jealous of your creeping fig! That variety is incredibly rare over here in Aus and very expensive. Your's looks so happy and lush! All your plants are clearly loving it in there!

  • @Draculiana
    @Draculiana Год назад +2

    The tall plant is an Alocasia Zebrina, they propagate themselves through corms (small bulbs). The small leaf probably belongs to a baby. You might have to remove some in the future, sometimes i find 10 or more when i repott an Alocasia.

  • @dianeleach9097
    @dianeleach9097 Год назад +1

    As we say in UK.."ALOT OF BLOOD, SWEAT,and TEARS" went into making this humongus enclosure..its also very deep(width)..you could lay down in there and your feet wouldnt even touch the end! Its fantastic dedication!

  • @danielangel5887
    @danielangel5887 Год назад +1

    Petko has had enough; "SEND LOCATION" lol

  • @zebedeemadness2672
    @zebedeemadness2672 Год назад +1

    Maybe try some orchids across the top, just don't bury the roots, just cover with a little moss at most.

  • @alphaencounter
    @alphaencounter Год назад +2

    Petko ants are not in your control. These things happen. Your friend will be disappointed but she will understand. This looks amazing. I showed this to my 11month old and he smiles Every time you talk about your animals. I hope he grows up to be as passionate about animals.

  • @cyberBIGGT
    @cyberBIGGT Год назад +3

    I had an ongoing ant problem. They were every where in the house. If there was any hint of meat or sugar they were all over it in minutes. The only thing that worked was Borax & Sugar, 1:1 ratio. Worked so well. Killed off all ants and stopped new ones from coming back in the house😇

    • @aperson558
      @aperson558 Год назад +1

      kills every other insect too though

  • @CamponicoAnts
    @CamponicoAnts Год назад +3

    As an antkeeper.. this is pretty cool... Can you imagine? Free ants!! :D
    Amazing setup! Would love something like that in the future!

    • @coverhoeven2904
      @coverhoeven2904 Год назад

      White ants are termites, they dont look like termites to me and appear orange as well. That would mean a Myrmica and they grow insane big colonies. What do you think ?

  • @shaunacorrigan9372
    @shaunacorrigan9372 Год назад

    What an emotional roller coaster! I'm so sad that the moths were eaten by ants that came out of nowhere, but so happy to see some of the rubber duckies still trucking around!! The junglearium is proving to be anything but boring!

  • @velazquezn
    @velazquezn Год назад +2

    Depending what you are going to keep there you can use geraniol is a extract from some geranium plants. Is a natural repelent for fleas and mosquito (very known by dog owners) but work fine with ants. Even some water cologne have geraniol and I flood ants nest with that kill them all or make them move. Was the only thing that worked in a pharaoh ants pest in my home. Be sure is friendly with any creature you will kept there.

  • @nikimartinu9134
    @nikimartinu9134 Год назад +4

    Petko please make sure that the fans are stainless steel, otherwise they'll rust. Love the junglarium!

  • @Meruha12
    @Meruha12 Год назад +1

    I was shocked when you nearly vanished in that corner! 😂 really put the size into a new perspective! I very much enjoy those deep dives into the whole built and set up for such a huge junglearium ❤

  • @akeemsmith2291
    @akeemsmith2291 Год назад +4

    @antscanada ants escaped and moved into your juglearium 😂😂😂

  • @larrycottman4793
    @larrycottman4793 Год назад +6

    You need to get rid of the ants immediately 😬

    • @voodoochile7581
      @voodoochile7581 Год назад

      But how?

    • @larrycottman4793
      @larrycottman4793 Год назад +1

      @@voodoochile7581 that's a good question..if he could contact Ants Canada, he's a ant keeper he could probably help

  • @PeacePeopleJr
    @PeacePeopleJr Год назад +4

    Hey Pekto, did you check out SerpaDesign's 600 gallon tank vivarium? He's got some pretty good tips that might be useful for your home jungle. Looking forward to see which animals are going to live in the jungle!

  • @technoraptor7778
    @technoraptor7778 Год назад +1

    Those are small garden centipedes. They are adults...they are just that small..and perfect for a natural jungle enclosure like that.

  • @tylerstegman6846
    @tylerstegman6846 Год назад +18

    The ants could be an issue in the future. They will attack anything that bothers their territory and their power is in numbers. Personally i would try to exterminate them all.

    • @jenniferbeyer6412
      @jenniferbeyer6412 Год назад +2

      Find the predator of the ants.

    • @TheDarkDen
      @TheDarkDen  Год назад +11

      Easier said then done...I'm hoping frogs will take care of them in the future!

    • @harrybrooks1710
      @harrybrooks1710 Год назад

      A small skink species will work

    • @harrybrooks1710
      @harrybrooks1710 Год назад

      I can’t add photos or idd show you what I use

    • @waynecummins9713
      @waynecummins9713 Год назад +2

      Frogs will eat the ants in a few days. Mine eat anything that moves 😋

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides Год назад +2

    The two plants of the same genus you mentioned, the huge one and the smaller one, are Begonias. They're amazing I'm so jealous. I wish the plants in my crestie's viv would grow like that! Brilliant project.

    • @lillycullen2235
      @lillycullen2235 Год назад

      Me too! My begonias always hate everything I do XD

  • @MuRevo122
    @MuRevo122 Год назад

    Petko, the two moth species you got are stuning!

  • @deynaweatherly4331
    @deynaweatherly4331 Год назад +2

    18:42 a little bit of bleach water one part bleach two-part water will help get rid of that mold and will help keep it from coming back

  • @KyleCarpenter-e2t
    @KyleCarpenter-e2t Год назад +3

    Would love to see you consider keeping ant colonies, ants I feel are underrated. From someone that has kept reptiles and fish for 13yrs, I’ve always over looked ants until falling into hard times, loosing your house and having to find homes for your collection, first time in years I had no routine and nothing to care for. Few days after moving into an apartment, had an ant invasion and gave me a new respect for ants which got me curious about them. Long comment but want to shout out to those that have been thought hard times and found a positive and productive way to cope with life situations. I love the videos and naturalistic enclosures and would love to see what enclosures you could make for ants💪🏻🤙🏻✌🏻🔥🐜🤞🏻

    • @sandywalter9728
      @sandywalter9728 Год назад +1

      He should ask Ants Canada!

    • @BobbyStork
      @BobbyStork 8 месяцев назад

      🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🪳🪳🪳🪳🪰🪰🪰🦟🦟🦟🦂🪱🪱🪱🐙🦧

  • @binkyboo4793
    @binkyboo4793 Год назад

    Looking amazing Petko! It's going to be unreal when it's all done.

  • @valahnuk3593
    @valahnuk3593 Год назад +1

    I kind of like that there is not that much vegetation on the top. It makes it look like a mountain where the vegetation getting less and less the further up you go 😊

  • @suzannebauer6234
    @suzannebauer6234 Год назад

    I think this is my favorite project by you! I can't wait to see the JUNGLEARIUM grow and change!

  • @toocold8985
    @toocold8985 Год назад

    Looks amazing . I know I follow a lot of peeps that do this kinda thing and I’ve never seen something so large and attn to detail . Remarkable as always

  • @Do_Odles
    @Do_Odles Год назад +2

    The white marks on the roof may also be mineral/hard water deposits from the mister water....if you use RO (reverse osmosis) water, it should prevent this. (It also has the added benefit of keeping glass clear -not leaving any residue/mineral deposits on the glass)

  • @pebcak420
    @pebcak420 Год назад

    when you put the fan heading OUT you should find some sort of airlocking system to prevent critters trying to come in

  • @OmegaS-117
    @OmegaS-117 Год назад +2

    Better give AntsCanada a call

  • @yghostest
    @yghostest Год назад +1

    hey Petko, i don't think connecting the ventilation system to the outside will be a good idea since you live in a colder region, and overall it seems like a complicated solution that might end up causing problems. You should consider buying dehumidifiers, they REALLY help. Also the ac helps too

  • @Mitchcraft.
    @Mitchcraft. Год назад

    It’s looking wonderful Petko. I can’t wait for more developments on it.

  • @thorstone3515
    @thorstone3515 Год назад +1

    Well the small yellow ants are most likly Lasius Flavus - Yellow Meadow Ants.

  • @randomunlistedvids
    @randomunlistedvids Год назад +2

    I have a 1501 gallon enclosure. Just trust me bro.

  • @25pence
    @25pence Год назад

    I can send a photo of my mums living room all self made by her a 60 year old woman, some vivs are 10ft long 8ft tall 4ft deep. Not lying at all it’s impressive, for her iguanas, tegus and Bosc monitors all made from wood and glass on runners, not as a competition what you have done is astonishing and wonderful but I reckon my mum might have you with a living room full of giant home self made and painted vivs ;) love your stuff

  • @Tonberry88
    @Tonberry88 Год назад

    Just an FYI for everyone wondering how many Gallons 1,500 is.
    A regulation size Hot tub/spa at an Apartment Community or Gym is around 1,000 Gallons.

  • @Daniel-zz9np
    @Daniel-zz9np Год назад

    The duck is eating spider isopods! This should be on a T shirt with an awesome figure :D

  • @CaptIronfoundersson
    @CaptIronfoundersson Год назад

    No matter what you say online, no matter how correct, there will always be some jackass saying it's wrong. Don't listen to idiots. Don't give them one second of your time. Your work is incredibly impressive.

  • @technoraptor7778
    @technoraptor7778 Год назад +1

    It really is beautiful..all the plants are so healthy and happy

  • @ezri5631
    @ezri5631 10 месяцев назад

    antscanada recently made what i would think might be a bigger enclosure project! doesnt matter none the less as both looks amazing.

  • @mariestubbs4606
    @mariestubbs4606 Год назад

    The junglearium is coming along nicely cant wait for the frogs n lizards to take up residence ..

  • @stevenbaker43
    @stevenbaker43 Год назад +7

    You're junglearium is like an zoo quality, its that amazing, even if its not the biggest its still amazing keep up the work. Have a nice day.😁

  • @Alecsweet3057
    @Alecsweet3057 Год назад

    LOVE THE SHIRT MY FRIEND!!! OMG IM GONNA BUY IT!! NICE!🕷

  • @larrykelbaughjr.1831
    @larrykelbaughjr.1831 Год назад

    Beautiful setup!!! 1500 gallon tank?? That's big!!!

  • @VIPMorphscrystal
    @VIPMorphscrystal Год назад

    Love it❤ that begonia will continue to grow. It is loving it in there.

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Год назад

    You are an awesome builder of beautiful habitats!

  • @deewhitcha6014
    @deewhitcha6014 Год назад

    the junglearium looks great!!! RIP moth buddies 🪦🙏🏻

  • @tommiebenjamin
    @tommiebenjamin Год назад

    My favorite part was the ducky eating spider isopods!

  • @DaleBEATBOX
    @DaleBEATBOX Год назад

    Looks awesome, I was sceptical at first but you've done a Stella job

  • @zepmaster5766
    @zepmaster5766 Год назад +4

    wont the ants pose a danger to the frogs and lizards?

    • @nikonanne
      @nikonanne Год назад

      Not really, those ants are opportunistic, not great hunters, he'll be fine

  • @ehr0x
    @ehr0x Год назад

    That looks amazing!! gratz on all the stuff, bTW try to isolate the bulb holder the best that you can, because it ill get corroded by the moisture system and also to protect the animals inside, they can make a bride and die electrocuted. Just a tip. See ya on the next video...

  • @roycov89
    @roycov89 Год назад

    Begonia species plants are perfect for paludariums/terrariums. These plants love high humidity 70 to 80%

  • @danielpinnock9455
    @danielpinnock9455 Год назад +1

    Are you going to add some aquatic plants? Would really look cool😊

  • @marcelgaming1381
    @marcelgaming1381 Год назад

    I was able to identify the ant species, this is Solenopsis fugax. They are actually making large colonies and can get up to 100 000 workers even. They can sting too but seldom get through human skin because of their small size. Ants with stingers are bad for any pets you keep though because they can poison smaller animals with it if they have a size of 4-6 cm for example. Their ant venom is potent for smaller animals. Solenopsis fugax is still on the more harmless side. Tetramorium bicarinatum and a bit bigger species can be dangerous. Make sure those ants have no access to your tarantulas especially during the molting phase.

  • @cartilagehead
    @cartilagehead Год назад

    the raphidophora tetrasperma will do much better if it's given a tree trunk or branch to climb on

  • @thenightscythe2030
    @thenightscythe2030 Год назад

    Very unfortunate with the Moths, but there is no way you coulda known. Maybe your friend can send you more soon, it is Moth Season now

  • @ronalbanesi1594
    @ronalbanesi1594 Год назад

    What’s up been a subscriber since the beginning of ur channel. The jungle looks good and growing in nice. God bless and to all a bless day 🙏❤️ keep up the good work

  • @Wisdom4G
    @Wisdom4G Год назад

    How about fish tanks? Joey, kingofdiy, built a 2000 gallon aquarium. And there is another guy I watch who built a 3000 gallon aquarium and is currently working on a 4500!

  • @IfSoGirl88
    @IfSoGirl88 Год назад

    Did you say... "duck is eating spider isopods"? in the end? That is what I heard anyway 🤣😂

  • @bridgethoskins9809
    @bridgethoskins9809 Год назад

    I love it!! Super excited to see what's next!!

  • @coldcountess
    @coldcountess Год назад

    Beautiful enclosure, Petko !!

  • @sdqsdq6274
    @sdqsdq6274 Год назад

    you can add on more room at the sides , more planting space

  • @elbundy
    @elbundy Год назад

    it´s definetly the biggest enclosure you built and looks good :)

  • @sandywalter9728
    @sandywalter9728 Год назад

    Petco... ask Ants Canada about your ant colony! He is King of Ants 🐜!

  • @twinklescupcake
    @twinklescupcake Год назад

    The plants will move towards the sunny parts on their own. 😊

  • @roderickbalt8993
    @roderickbalt8993 Год назад

    Very funny that the smallest creatures are in the biggest enclosure😂 until he fills it up

  • @valentinabenitez_2000
    @valentinabenitez_2000 Год назад

    oOh my god i want that shiiiirt (as much as i want the More substrate! and the colorful tarantula) aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    And, i finally catched up with all your new videos, i missed them a lot, and really congratulations for the junglearium, is really beautiful :')

  • @wmd40
    @wmd40 Год назад

    at the end i think you said something about the duckies surviving the spiders...."duckies didn't get eaten by spiders"??? hahaha

  • @ponglee9725
    @ponglee9725 Год назад

    The isopod at 8:22 may be Armadillidium vulgare or Armadillo officinalis. Can't be too sure without close ups.

  • @flamose1
    @flamose1 Год назад

    In regards to the ants, I would try to take pictures of them and post it on r/antkeeping. They could be any number of species based on your location, I live in southern Ontario, and have a species that looks about the same and mine could either be thief ants or yellow meadow ants, two very different species. Based off how quickly the colony grew, it could be fire ants, or pharaoh ants, but I don't know where you live.

  • @MOONOVERMIAMI
    @MOONOVERMIAMI Год назад +1

    Hello great video update looking good Petcko

  • @thenightscythe2030
    @thenightscythe2030 Год назад

    For the Mold/Mildew on the Top part, you can get a spray online that can deal with that... It is like a Tephlon Spray, i just cant think of the name right now

  • @doublehelix2167
    @doublehelix2167 Год назад

    Was literally thinking of the reptile room when he called out that very thing.

  • @stephenwinter8892
    @stephenwinter8892 Год назад

    Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for the presentation

  • @britishgecko8502
    @britishgecko8502 Год назад

    You forgot to mention when showing off the size of the enclosure that you are very tall, so it gives the perspective that it's not as big

  • @gianlucaortu2292
    @gianlucaortu2292 Год назад

    😊I confirm!!! junglearium is really huge!!!!!!🤩

  • @DoctorPolski
    @DoctorPolski Год назад

    Getting really exciting now. 😁

  • @ryanbrooks5692
    @ryanbrooks5692 Год назад

    This is a nice idea until you accidentally add a bug that’s able to infest, sometimes it’s easy to control a population of something, but sometimes it’s not.

  • @periplanetamissionary
    @periplanetamissionary Год назад

    That just meabs you need to keep a large reptile in there. Green/blue tree monitor, a chameleon, or rough neck tree monitor

  • @km7226
    @km7226 Год назад

    You need to install a fan, to avooid this mold on ceiling

  • @urplumber484
    @urplumber484 Год назад

    Nice! An impromptu feeding video!!!!

  • @joaopedrobaker8841
    @joaopedrobaker8841 Год назад

    The moth friend is the definition of "it's not a phase, mom!" lol

  • @xVenomxHDx
    @xVenomxHDx Год назад

    Top tip: yellow leaf too much water - brown not enough - red sun bleached :) hope it helps

  • @michellemorningstar880
    @michellemorningstar880 Год назад

    Looks amazing and yes it does look big ...on camera too epic great job..

  • @misterflamingo
    @misterflamingo Год назад

    Petko going full i have fhe biggest mode 😂

  • @PeteDoesGames
    @PeteDoesGames Год назад +2

    What kind of lizards are you planning on adding? Looks like it could be perfect for some emerald tree skinks

    • @TheDarkDen
      @TheDarkDen  Год назад +4

      Too big, I will add tiny lizards that can't eat frogs ^^

  • @sandywalter9728
    @sandywalter9728 Год назад

    I can't wait for the inhabitants to move in!!! ❤❤❤

  • @dillonbowers8950
    @dillonbowers8950 Год назад

    Hey that drywall will absorb moisture and get ruined and grow mold all the walls and ceiling need to be waterproofed