I BUILT A RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • I Built A Rainforest Ecosystem In The Form Of A Bioactive Paludarium
    IF you Want To Learn How To Build Your Betta Fish A Paludarium Here’s The Link!
    Building My Betta Fish A New Home
    • Building My Betta Fish...
    Some of the animals featured in this Bioactive Paludarium (Vivarium with water section)
    Ranitomeya fantastica true nominal poison dart frogs
    Dwarf isopods
    Tropical isopods
    Springtails
    Slugs
    Compost worms
    Snails
    Gold tetra
    Pencil fish
    Japanese trapdoor snails
    Flightless fruit flies
    #bioactive #ecosystem #2024

Комментарии • 110

  • @alternateaquatics
    @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +12

    You Can Check Out The Beta Build Video Here Building My Betta Fish A New Home
    ruclips.net/video/KLiqfp6v9R0/видео.html

  • @sergeyfedorovtsev643
    @sergeyfedorovtsev643 11 месяцев назад +13

    That's crazy bro, keep up the effort, looks very good

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides 11 месяцев назад +15

    That tank is a monster. Looks amazing, dude!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Shes a big gal haha

    • @Mike-es6tw
      @Mike-es6tw Месяц назад +1

      What type of tank do you use

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  4 часа назад +1

      This the Carolina custom tank their “deep paludarium” one

  • @user-xp8gz8hd4t
    @user-xp8gz8hd4t 11 месяцев назад +13

    I love the world I love nature.

  • @redheadone1
    @redheadone1 11 месяцев назад +6

    Wow is all I can say , just watched this video with my kids and now they want to do one of these wondering the creator would help out with info I’d needed , either way this is awesome

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +1

      Luckily I have an entire build guide in my videos ☺️

  • @DCOutdoors
    @DCOutdoors 11 месяцев назад +6

    Awesome ! Looka fantastic. You did such a great job!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your continued support Dan!

  • @Dartfrogguy
    @Dartfrogguy 11 месяцев назад +4

    This was incredible!

  • @stephenmorales8334
    @stephenmorales8334 11 месяцев назад +1

    that is certainly one sprawling rainforest ecosystem!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks It grew in much more than I anticipated

  • @supernaturalflavor
    @supernaturalflavor 11 месяцев назад +6

    ❤this is awesome

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @BLUEGREEN65
    @BLUEGREEN65 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, awesome!!! So alive with activity. The plants are wonderful!!! New to your channel and I’ve liked and subscribed 😊

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for subbing! I woke up to this comment and it already made my day!

  • @hdrn6900
    @hdrn6900 11 месяцев назад +8

    How can a snail appear even tho u didnt add it ?

    • @lukakovacevic3167
      @lukakovacevic3167 11 месяцев назад +4

      It probably hitch hiked on one of the plants

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +4

      just like luke said in the comment above. It most likely hithhiked its way on one of the existing plants. Believe it the plants that sprouted out on the moss were most likely seeds attached to house flys that managed to get into my apartment from outside that landed in there!

    • @lukakovacevic3167
      @lukakovacevic3167 11 месяцев назад +1

      They definitely came from a plant. Could of been just eggs

  • @lappleton7151
    @lappleton7151 11 месяцев назад +2

    It actualy looked really cool before the plants even got put in! The Volcano looks freaking legit!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks! The volcano I came up with as I went and I appreciate it. It’s my favorite part

  • @danielmelillo4761
    @danielmelillo4761 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do you need a Licenses or Registration to do, Dart Frog Conservation? I would love to find True Normals Tadpoles.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nope! As long as you’re getting them locally sourced. When mine start producing I can send ya some!

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful setup! Hope the frogs lay lots of viable eggs!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  9 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks a lot! I really hope so too! I have 15 of them in there. From 3 different breeders so hopefully will add to a strong gene pool!

  • @lettaletta5178
    @lettaletta5178 3 месяца назад +2

    I’m a little disappointed that when assembling the polyudarium, non-natural materials are used for the base and wall, foam rubber, glue and silicone, which take up so much space. Natural materials (peat, soil, drainage, or wood with stones and just a little wire for rigidity) could perhaps bring more balance and benefit to the system. But this is the first impression, the first thought that came to mind. I'm not an expert in this at all, I'm just trying to understand how such systems work.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  3 месяца назад +3

      I totally agree that can be beneficial! One of my main aims was to keep the weight of the structure as low as possible. Incase I need to move it out of my apartment in the future. As far as the foam etc everything is aquarium safe and as long as you let the chemicals gas off from curing you won’t have any issues. The entire back wall is now a giant moss wall that’s about an inch thick.

  • @bile897
    @bile897 5 месяцев назад +1

    What size acrylic sheet is that, I have the same enclosure and going to make something for my crested gecko. Do you have a link? Thanks.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  5 месяцев назад +1

      Tbh I’m not really sure. I just went to Home Depot to get it though

    • @bile897
      @bile897 5 месяцев назад

      @@alternateaquatics ok thanks lol

  • @justaguyontheinternet3893
    @justaguyontheinternet3893 8 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome work. ❤️

  • @jasperp123
    @jasperp123 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing! How do you maintain the filter? Do you get it out sometimes to clean?

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  9 месяцев назад

      Howdy, are you asking about the aquarium filter foam? There’s actually almost zero maintenance involved since the whole ecosystem is self cleaning. I just feed them the fruit flies and sometimes trim back the plants. Thanks for checking out the video!

    • @jasperp123
      @jasperp123 9 месяцев назад +1

      I was assuming the pump also filtered but sounds like that's not needed then. Really nice set up@@alternateaquatics

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  9 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah I set it up so they the water gets sucked through the aquarium filter/false bottom
      Then the plants roots remove the fish waste. Essentially this tank is one giant self cleaning filter lol (also the entire bottom is aquarium safe silicone coated by activated aquarium b carbon which is constantly filtering the water)

  • @AngieLover-qj9ro
    @AngieLover-qj9ro 11 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic work

  • @JacobDudlicek
    @JacobDudlicek 11 месяцев назад +3

    What brand of tank is that? It's huge and has plenty of depth for water, i love it

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ahh you have an excellent eye for tanks my good sir. That’s the Carolina customs 36 L x 18 w x 36 H

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +1

      amzn.to/3unOoyQ

    • @JacobDudlicek
      @JacobDudlicek 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@alternateaquatics Why thank you! I've been trying to find a suitable tank for a few weeks now, this is a big help!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +1

      Make sure you take some aquarium safe silicone (clear) and hit all the seams with it or else it will leak on the sections above the water line

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад +1

      Also the glass is thick! So it’s pretty heavy keep that in mind when you build/place it. Mine takes two really strong people to lift it with the rocks etc in it

  • @lukakovacevic3167
    @lukakovacevic3167 11 месяцев назад +2

    that was so informative!

  • @cocopuff239
    @cocopuff239 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey, what tank is this, is this the 96 gallon amphibian one? id like to get it up need to confirm i can pass wires throught the top of the mesh. thanks in advance! love what you have going on.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks for the comment! Here is the exact tank I used! amzn.to/3I0wc1B

  • @edwardblyde7574
    @edwardblyde7574 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love your ecosystem!

  • @REOROOFS
    @REOROOFS 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very informative! How long do the eggs take to hatch once they are produced

  • @harrytatum28
    @harrytatum28 7 месяцев назад +1

    wow this is amazing!

  • @Hilo77
    @Hilo77 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing❤ love it🎉😊

  • @allenpotter5473
    @allenpotter5473 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow this is epic!

  • @thomasritter984
    @thomasritter984 11 месяцев назад +1

    looks cool!

  • @arjunsurendar1269
    @arjunsurendar1269 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video and tank. In the video, you planted a vine and said it turned into an actual canopy. I was wondering what type of plant that is. Thanks!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you!! I think you’re referring to the creeping fig on the right side of the tank!

    • @BLUEGREEN65
      @BLUEGREEN65 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@alternateaquaticsI love Creeping Fig. I have variegated Creeping Fig in a plant terrarium I made. It’s such a pretty plant!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah and it’s an absolute beast of a plant! I swear I trim it it every other week now

  • @LoliPolice-bf7mw
    @LoliPolice-bf7mw 11 месяцев назад +2

    I suggest getting a better, more crispy mic. This sounds kind of like a turtle beach headset mic.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      It’s the yeti mic

    • @LoliPolice-bf7mw
      @LoliPolice-bf7mw 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@alternateaquatics I'm guessing you haven't worked on the mic's settings then

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      The gain and stuff? Lol I’m not very savvy with that admittedly

  • @Linusahga
    @Linusahga 6 месяцев назад +1

    great video i want to build something like that myself but i sonnt know where to start

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  6 месяцев назад

      You definitely should do it! It’s been so rewarding

  • @goosenewzzz3258
    @goosenewzzz3258 8 месяцев назад +1

    that look so awesome

  • @debrapage582
    @debrapage582 9 месяцев назад +1

    Will snail slime hurt other creatures?

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  9 месяцев назад

      No but the snails will definitely eat the plants if they run out of decaying plant matter/food
      I’ve actually seen one of my poison dart frogs eat a baby slug and he had a heck of a time chewing out the slime lol but he did get it down

  • @LaRosi0114
    @LaRosi0114 6 месяцев назад +1

    😘😂😂 Great video!

  • @danielmelillo4761
    @danielmelillo4761 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your work, tried looking you up on FB. ?

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  7 месяцев назад +1

      Ohh my bad I don’t have an official fb account for the channel. I really appreciate it!!

  • @Mike-es6tw
    @Mike-es6tw 25 дней назад +1

    What type of tank you use

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  25 дней назад

      Carolina customs
      www.amazon.com/dp/B07LF8S9FQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_H2YKVD2X5J7J96PM11CK?linkCode=ml2&tag=sevenstepsurv-20

  • @hunterhuie1550
    @hunterhuie1550 3 месяца назад +1

    cool

  • @sevenstepsurvival
    @sevenstepsurvival 11 месяцев назад +1

    🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @MrRibbetty
    @MrRibbetty 11 месяцев назад +4

    Undoubtedly the most complete dart frog set up I’ve ever seen.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  11 месяцев назад

      Really? That makes me super happy! Thanks you!

    • @codya3073
      @codya3073 10 месяцев назад +1

      Heck yeah cant wait to try it one day!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад

      You definitely should! Feel free to reach out to me for advice!

  • @benenwren4110
    @benenwren4110 6 дней назад +1

    Those Armadillidium vulgare isopods aren't tropical and can't handle the high humidity that the frogs need. Plus they can be destructive to this type of vivarium and it's inhabitants.
    If you want a "rolly-polly" type isopod in your dart frog vivarium, Cubaris murina is a better substitute.
    I know this video is old, but writing this anyway in hopes someone else can avoid this mistake.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  6 дней назад +1

      Hey thanks for the comment! You are definitely right with your comment. Luckily the top section of my tank is actually pretty dry since it’s such a tall tank. It’s been almost 2 years now and the population is stable so they have definitely found their own micro environments to thrive in.

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  6 дней назад +1

      But if I could re do it I would go with a more rolly Polly type isopod

  • @spacegoat555
    @spacegoat555 9 месяцев назад +1

    At 0:48 the cables form the side profile of a face.

  • @Wtfzipcode
    @Wtfzipcode 10 месяцев назад +6

    cool tank, but your pronunciation of "foliage" hurt my soul. best of luck breeding them!

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад +1

      Haha my bad

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад

      I’ll try to correct that moving forward 😁

    • @Wtfzipcode
      @Wtfzipcode 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@alternateaquatics lol dont worry about it man, looking forward to an update when they breed

    • @alternateaquatics
      @alternateaquatics  10 месяцев назад

      I’ve seen a couple of the older ones that were tadpoles almost a year ago pair off into a bromeliad….fingers crossed!!!