An Ant War Broke Out After Adding Water Beasts into My Giant Rainforest Vivarium

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  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3000

    OMG! AC Family, this was all so intense, and it's about to get crazier... a lot crazier! Ant love forever!

  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9755

    I wouldn't worry about the toxins from dart frogs unless you are planning to eat them, or lick you hands after handing them. Also, nobody to my knowledge has managed to simulate their diet well enough to allow them to synthesize their toxins in captivity.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3208

      Ok this is a relief!!!

    • @carolyndecker6640
      @carolyndecker6640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +203

      ​@@AntsCanadahi antscanada

    • @Mizantrop__
      @Mizantrop__ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      👍

    • @memto2376
      @memto2376 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +364

      But do they make the Best Pet Frog?

    • @georegio
      @georegio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What would happen if you did lick your hands after handling them?

  • @deku5803
    @deku5803 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1018

    Funfact:
    For anyone who doesnt know anything about aquaristic: in minute 6:21 he shows a shot with a very healthy looking Moss on a Rock in his Tank
    This moss is called "Fissidens Fontaneous" and is considered to be one of the slowest and hardest to grow in the aquaristic plants community so he actually knows what he is doing in there
    Great work

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +286

      That moss took forever to establish! Aquarium hobbyists unite!

    • @collmacnicholas2946
      @collmacnicholas2946 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Plant wise he does but he’s putting fish and other aquatic animals in setups that are really bad for them.

    • @sigh9257
      @sigh9257 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@collmacnicholas2946how so?

    • @user-qt2we6mb6k
      @user-qt2we6mb6k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@collmacnicholas2946 which ones?

    • @erinmac4750
      @erinmac4750 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      ​@@collmacnicholas2946I'm jumping in this project out of order, so I haven't seen all the vids. But, one thing I noticed is that it seems like he's sourcing his critters locally from the surroundings. Perhaps these creatures ordinarily would have different situations, but so far it looks like they're taking to their new home.
      I'm hoping things go well for them. ✌️😎🍀

  • @kyroskiller
    @kyroskiller 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1728

    The one acrobat ant trying to start something between the other two colonies is a tactical genius.

    • @angusmcculloch6554
      @angusmcculloch6554 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

      literally jumped in and attacked everyone to start beef and left... he was testing power levels

    • @truemind1018
      @truemind1018 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      that one ant incited the extermination of the marauders!

    • @kurokage26
      @kurokage26 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Choas is a ladder - “Little Finger” Ant

    • @beyondtheillusion333
      @beyondtheillusion333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That's my boy, we go way back, he's a rascal

    • @alexcharmander6973
      @alexcharmander6973 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Bro was a god tier instigator

  • @timmusick488
    @timmusick488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2600

    Anybody watch this guy years ago then saw this large ass tank after not seeing the channel for years bro has been at work

    • @mitchalexander73
      @mitchalexander73 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

      I kinda miss the tiny ant tubes that went everywhere though

    • @fabianofragoso9498
      @fabianofragoso9498 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      same@@mitchalexander73

    • @BagpussAyeee
      @BagpussAyeee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      Yup, been years since I seen him. Good to see him doing so well

    • @KingPeenor
      @KingPeenor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      i stopped just as he was making the move to his new office building. was slower on the uploads and youtube has hidden it from me until now HAHA!

    • @fabianofragoso9498
      @fabianofragoso9498 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr

  • @leavingweakness9927
    @leavingweakness9927 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1725

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate the amount of effort this man puts into camera work, editing, and narrative scripts for these videos?
    It’s one thing to have creating a thriving vivarium as a hobby/passion, but it’s next level creating a massively successful TH-cam channel with high quality content based around that passion.

    • @VolvitoLeBard
      @VolvitoLeBard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      people dont even understand the basics of their own language... they def coming nowhere near such an appreciation of art

    • @ruthie8785
      @ruthie8785 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      No, sorry, I don’t have time

    • @duane2783
      @duane2783 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      honestly he has come A LONG WAY and its pretty cool to see his channel and content grow

    • @Wolfie54545
      @Wolfie54545 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      These comments are like farms

    • @AMFire81
      @AMFire81 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yeah, I definitely have to give him credit. Excellent work..

  • @Jelboo
    @Jelboo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1427

    That random acrobat ant attack was hilariously outrageous. What was it thinking? Just one lil' guy against two armies? And it got away with it??? Ants are just the coolest little creatures!

    • @SeriosPin736
      @SeriosPin736 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

      Most Likely screeching his ant'si lungs:"You wouldn't get me alive🐜🔫!" 😆

    • @jathygamer8746
      @jathygamer8746 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

      🐜🐜🐜 He was crazier than the crazy ants 🐜🐜🐜

    • @mjfrk
      @mjfrk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      that little ant had no fear, it said YOLO

    • @RandomizedRandom
      @RandomizedRandom 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      a successfull flank@@mjfrk

    • @bgdavenport
      @bgdavenport 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      I couldn't stop laughing.

  • @OneAccord1
    @OneAccord1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +509

    THIS is the kind of channel that should have the 24hr live cams, not some beach in CA or street corners in cities. I could watch the pond for hours alone.

    • @Hungary_0987
      @Hungary_0987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yesss!!!!

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      A 24hr feed of the tank would be fantastic, maybe with breaks when AC is around if he doesn't want to show his face.

    • @SpinfoilHat
      @SpinfoilHat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I would absolutely watch this especially if there was some kind of super chill and very quiet music to vibe to.

    • @loaked3000
      @loaked3000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This would be a really good idea, have a couple/few cameras set up on a 24/7 live stream, I would totally binge

    • @willowmoon66
      @willowmoon66 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@MrVovansim he has a a vlogging channel! I don't think he would mind us seeing his face in the context of a live stream...

  • @NicoRsps
    @NicoRsps 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1161

    I get outrageously high and always find myself back here watching these videos, eyes low, mouth open just dry as a desert, practically paralyzed in my chair stuck. I love it here.

    • @bloodclaat
      @bloodclaat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      Yo same when I get high im like a vegetable🤣

    • @elijahisbell2622
      @elijahisbell2622 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      me rn

    • @anthonycisneros7239
      @anthonycisneros7239 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Facts yo 😂

    • @Jinxcity84
      @Jinxcity84 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Crazy I’m currently in that mode reading this comment 😂😂🙌🏽

    • @greg.peepeeface
      @greg.peepeeface 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The aliens watching us via their probes are also high AF watching us, and seeing what we do next.... they especially like to project thoughts in to your head.

  • @God__compl3x
    @God__compl3x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7245

    Imagine jumping into a gang war, attacking everybody, then calmly walking home

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +694

      🤣🐜❤️

    • @AA-pt7nq
      @AA-pt7nq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +571

      And attacking anybody you see on the walk home home 😂

    • @Cromicus99
      @Cromicus99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +424

      I'm just a casual viewer but it almost looked to me like the acrobat ant was trying to start a war between the marauders and the black crazy ants. Not sure if that is even a thing, but I couldnt help thinking that.

    • @JangoFox
      @JangoFox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

      Bonus Points: Imagine a gang war going on while you and your bae are considering what you're gonna eat.

    • @redlantern6669
      @redlantern6669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And then getting ready to get into another Gang War the next day

  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +816

    Have you considered adding any lizards from the genus Draco to feed on those ants? I can't imagine a better enclosure for them than Pantdora.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +388

      Yes!!! I'm looking for them in my yard! But wait... they eat ants???!!!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +409

      ​@@AntsCanadaants make up the vast majority of their diets. That's what makes them so difficult to keep in captivity (normally).

    • @georegio
      @georegio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

      ​@@AntsCanadaHow much money have you spent on this project? It must be a lot. Love your vids!!

    • @Jonnywaffles64
      @Jonnywaffles64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      soft crossover of the century hoooly

    • @Sycronos
      @Sycronos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it helps reduce the black crazy ant population that sounds like a great idea, they seem to be getting a bit out of control now

  • @BurnettGaming
    @BurnettGaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +897

    This channel just randomly popped up in my feed and I've gotta say, this is really high production value. Just like something that could be on National Geographic or Animal Planet. Absolutely fantastic job and really great storytelling. The editing, the music, everything is just extremely well done.

    • @thelimon4338
      @thelimon4338 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Oh no ants Canada is beyond them in terms of quality and even production quality

    • @Danni100
      @Danni100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Totally agree x

    • @jackslade5587
      @jackslade5587 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      David Attenborough level

    • @VolvitoLeBard
      @VolvitoLeBard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hm hm hm indeed

    • @garytnew7504
      @garytnew7504 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That’s how I found the channel to and now I love watching updates it’s so interesting and very much fantastic entertainment value

  • @Lyserg_
    @Lyserg_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +397

    That one acrobat ant:
    "I thrive on chaos!"

    • @cactifungidutcom
      @cactifungidutcom 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      The spirit of a warrior lives within that ant😂

  • @laurelland
    @laurelland 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +608

    Taking a moment to fully appreciate how Mikey was able to capture literally ONE single acrobat ant as it attacks two armies. The production quality is insane. IT WAS A SINGLE, VERY SMALL ANT. Fantastic job. PS: Forever depressed about the termites, they might be my fav on the channel since we started with them 1-2 years ago. We will have termite victory eventually, AC family!

    • @laurelland
      @laurelland 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Also, I think one of the nerites is on the waterfall (in the b footage). Lol mine are little escape artists

    • @VolvitoLeBard
      @VolvitoLeBard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      gotta say im team cricket

    • @JordanMetroidManiac
      @JordanMetroidManiac 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VolvitoLeBard I’m team praying mantis. Let it be the last living thing in there 😈

  • @SC2Eyck
    @SC2Eyck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +713

    This is some of the best content available anywhere in years. You have a near infinite source of storyline through the Vivarium, your narration and videography is top notch, and it's highly educational! I'm creeped out by insects but can't look away because I'm in awe with the ecosystem you've set up.
    You can be proud of yourself. Keep it going! Subscribed.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      Glad you enjoy it!

    • @christianwoods915
      @christianwoods915 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @SC2EYck I swear you you took my same thought

    • @crazyinclarence5531
      @crazyinclarence5531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely beautifully done! I am subscribing to catch up!

    • @Howdoyoupurr
      @Howdoyoupurr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AntsCanada i added your channel think least a couple years ago and always found your narration made us part of your various ant colonies

    • @hickorydockery
      @hickorydockery 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This video is written by some kind of AI

  • @Lugh314
    @Lugh314 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +800

    You know... It's not just the cool ants.... Your skill as a storyteller is what really makes this channel shine.

    • @jonathanlee8162
      @jonathanlee8162 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yea Morgan Freeman finally has a white successor

    • @benjaminhester6231
      @benjaminhester6231 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@jonathanlee8162 technically not white

    • @Lukken
      @Lukken 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can get behind this comment in agreement 💪

    • @BBStyles777
      @BBStyles777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes! I have definitely learned why Socialism is so dangerous! Thank you!

    • @kennethchristensen7384
      @kennethchristensen7384 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hes voice is perfect for it

  • @nakomtsuu8433
    @nakomtsuu8433 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +282

    27:00 BRO IM SO DEEP INTO THE ANT DRAMA ITS FKIN HILARIOUS

    • @kryptonpresents2875
      @kryptonpresents2875 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      FAX BRO HAHA

    • @tinyhouseranch
      @tinyhouseranch 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kryptonpresents2875fr fr 😅

    • @tinyhouseranch
      @tinyhouseranch 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      my first Video!OH IM SO ADDICTED TO THE ANT SAGA

    • @Star_ray8507
      @Star_ray8507 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LMAOOO

  • @arunb2282
    @arunb2282 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +301

    Now that the vivarium is almost complete, do you think we could see a 24hr live stream of it soon? That would be amazing and allow us to tune to see how the creatures are doing!

    • @FinnTheSeawing
      @FinnTheSeawing 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      Oh my god. This is just what I wanted but I didn’t know it yet. I NEED this

    • @MrZcotty
      @MrZcotty 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      oh man how cool would that be!
      then i would'nt have to suffer through 30 minutes of motor mouthed nonsense, to see a few minutes of evolution.

    • @leopoldprill2748
      @leopoldprill2748 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jes pleesssssdsss

    • @aaronsandman749
      @aaronsandman749 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@MrZcotty Nonsense implies it is not related in anyway to the video. Narration and nonsense are two very different things.
      You could also get past your truculent nonsense and preserve some dopamine by using the mute button. Shortcut is m...

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      Yes!!!

  • @camerondawson2482
    @camerondawson2482 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +421

    Dude, this is the best thing I've seen on youtube in years. Highly educational, entertaining, and dramatic with great videography. Thanks for your dedication to this project and for providing this content.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Wow, thanks! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

    • @ElytraTalk
      @ElytraTalk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay@@AntsCanada

    • @ElytraTalk
      @ElytraTalk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay

    • @crystinamarie1
      @crystinamarie1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree! The story telling is epic. And I've learned so much about nature than I have in a long time and it's entertaining.

    • @pallavighosh3399
      @pallavighosh3399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@AntsCanada Pls guys add mudskipper

  • @HeyItsJayIRL
    @HeyItsJayIRL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +466

    26:41 "This acrobat ant truly had balls of steel!" This took me out💀😭

    • @syaefelhaq9711
      @syaefelhaq9711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      hes a menace to ant society

  • @abbienormals1669
    @abbienormals1669 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    That one acrobat ant was all "LEROY JENKINS!" Sprinting in with complete chaotic energy.

  • @klross1
    @klross1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +382

    Omg I hate when the episodes end 😭 I’ve gotten so addicted to watching these videos! Amazing job man! Episode quality is phenomenal as well! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure in watching Pantdora grow! I believe it’s become our adventure as well 😊

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      ❤🙏🐜

    • @Hungary_0987
      @Hungary_0987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same😢

    • @Arooo_1
      @Arooo_1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i like balls

    • @chancehayes7752
      @chancehayes7752 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holly crap karen you woke up on the wrong side of the bed ​@@FuzzyTeddy83

    • @klross1
      @klross1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@FuzzyTeddy83 There’s always one out there that gets in their feelings 🙄 He’s not forcing you to watch his videos…But I guess it makes you feel better to say this man doesn’t love animals just because he makes money off of his videos. Guess no one on YT loves what they do because they unfortunately make money off of their posting. Not like anything you say is going to stop him from doing what he’s doing. He’s making at least some people happy with his content, and judging from his followers, A LOT of people. You are entitled to your opinions of course. If you’re not happy, close the app with his page on it, hit the BACK arrow, click “Not Interested” or something. Again, no one’s forcing you to watch.

  • @DVAted
    @DVAted 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +381

    I swear this is the best series on TH-cam right now. Major props!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      🙏❤️🐜

    • @mariabowers3348
      @mariabowers3348 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree. I’m hooked

    • @dhruvsingh8944
      @dhruvsingh8944 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      im sure you watch EVERY series on youtube

    • @DVAted
      @DVAted 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      prove me wrong @@dhruvsingh8944

    • @A.J.ChambersCompany
      @A.J.ChambersCompany 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AntsCanadacan u add some chameleons and small birds maybe

  • @discusdog
    @discusdog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +372

    Your passion for this is far beyond a hobby.
    This setup is so stunning that it can't really be explained with just words.
    You are an excellent teacher.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      🐜🙏❤️ Thank you! Ant love forever!

    • @discusdog
      @discusdog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@AntsCanada I worked for the company that did the West edmonton mall.so I have seen some cool stuff but this is right up there with that.
      Built 4000 gallon tanks for commercial buildings etc.
      So I know the work involved in something like this not including all the stuff inside.
      Impressive is a massive understatement.

    • @jojosmokes256
      @jojosmokes256 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@FuzzyTeddy83cry about it?

    • @KenEvanBrooks
      @KenEvanBrooks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your Better than any Doccument in the world

  • @Cat_slice
    @Cat_slice 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    26:32 bro is a menace fr

  • @saltenzy449
    @saltenzy449 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +219

    A radical last ditch mitigation for the Black Crazy Ants. If they are getting out of control and start moving again, you could make of yourself a predator and grab and remove the queens as they trail to a new nest. The chances of this method allowing you to get them all would be almost nonexistent, and the reduced queens would result in lower colony numbers and potentially allow the native ants to compete on level ground with them.

    • @coliimusic
      @coliimusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      True, AC is a part of the ecosystem just like everything else when it comes down to it, even if he makes his involvement gentle.

    • @makeitpay8241
      @makeitpay8241 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i was thinking about using a shop vac to suck them up. i know it works for bees, why not ants?

    • @DoctorMagoo111
      @DoctorMagoo111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      I +1 taking a harsh intervention approach on the Black Crazy Ants. I'm worried about the long term health of the ecosystem if they're allowed to grow unhindered, especially since the tank isn't as large as a whole real forest.

    • @pauls5745
      @pauls5745 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah, get a shop vac and suck as many up as possible so they don't dominate the whole ecosystem.

    • @CosplayZine
      @CosplayZine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Someone mentioned above that a certain lizard eats ants.

  • @thalesbarbosa8535
    @thalesbarbosa8535 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +247

    GOT DAYUM that's some quality entertainment right here! Dude, I'm loving how you're showing progress across all animals and explaining what they're doing, and showing them hunting and going about their day. Top notch content, very entertaining and informative, great storytelling. You had my attention locked in. Great job.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Thanks for watching!

  • @helicrashpro
    @helicrashpro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    I have built several no maintenance tanks. I would put some more plants in your pond. More fast growing plants that do well with roots submerged but the foliage grows outside the water. Pothos, Philodendron or Peace Lilly seem to work well. But many other plants like mint or lettuce can also do very well. The duck weed and other similar floating plants also do really well so good to see you put that in. Maybe once your vines send more roots into the water it will be enough. To many animals in the water can quickly overcome the plants uptake of nutrients. If your not trimming plants regularly from the pond, it's probably not enough growth to remove all nutrients. If your not doing water changes, you want to keep an eye on nitrates to make sure the plants are keeping up. A bog filter can work really well and this setup is perfect for a bog filter so you might want to look into that. Anubias grow WAY to slow to help remove nitrates, they look good but really don't do much for nitrate removal. Submerged plants in general don't do much at all.

    • @protocolsavage8506
      @protocolsavage8506 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree some pothos growing out of it would be great for the environment and look super jungle-y

    • @Gongall
      @Gongall 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe he mentioned near the beginning that the pond waterfall runs from a filtered pump through a bio filter.

  • @faratherman
    @faratherman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    That acrobat ant is a menace to society

    • @Behemoth9030
      @Behemoth9030 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pure black air force energy

  • @papagenny9557
    @papagenny9557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +208

    I'm amazed at how you managed to make a discussion about war between ants intriguing

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

    • @MCOTIB
      @MCOTIB 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Reminiscent of Thoreau!

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +253

    Hola Mikey! Pantdora is absolutely incredible. We can all tell you've put a lot of love into this and care so deeply about what it means to have balance in an ecosystem. I'd like to clarify what you said about dart frogs. I've kept golden poison frogs in the past. In the wild, this is the species from Colombia known as the most poisonous creature on the planet. However in captivity, it along with other dart frogs are harmless unless you give them their exact diet in the wild. While they do get their poison from ants, the dart frogs wouldn't develop this poison from the black crazy ants. And the great thing about golden poison frogs is how vocal they are! Out of the dart frogs, they are the most vocal! So they're a great addition to any vivarium.
    In the wild, these frogs are no joke! The golden poison frog produces deadly alkaloid batrachotoxins in their skin glands as a defense against predators. A single frog has enough for ten humans or 20,000 mice. Golden poison frogs are a very important frog to the local indigenous cultures, such as the Emberá and Cofán people in southern Colombia. The frog is the main source of the poison in the darts used by the natives to hunt. The Emberá people carefully expose the frog to the heat of a fire, and the frog exudes small amounts of poisonous fluid. The tips of arrows and darts are soaked in the fluid, and remain deadly for two years or longer.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      Wow!!!

    • @gavinmccreery8994
      @gavinmccreery8994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@AntsCanada also in captivity you are more than likely more harmful to dart frogs than they are to you, they can breathe through there skin and the oils on your hands can clog their pores and hurt their breathing so its always best to avoid holding them at all unless absolutely necessary but they are great pets I still have mine and its one of the coolest pets I've ever owned.

    • @Tomato-tamato-toad
      @Tomato-tamato-toad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      To many words!

  • @colecampbell1906
    @colecampbell1906 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +446

    Unless you can find a predator to specifically target the crazy ants and mostly ignore all the others, then your best bet is probably to just remove them somehow. At this rate they're just going to take over the entire place and you'll have none of the smaller insects left. The only bad thing about most predators you could add, is that they'll eat the other little bugs as well. You need something that would specialize in crazy ants specifically.

    • @TheSnakeking24
      @TheSnakeking24 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

      Agreed. It's only a matter of time before they kill the other ants. Overwhelm the larger creatures and kill the plants from below

    • @tyrant-den884
      @tyrant-den884 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      quick, send him an echidna!

    • @tyrant-den884
      @tyrant-den884 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      or throw out the treestump

    • @cheapskatepanic
      @cheapskatepanic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      I have a Dyson. Lol

    • @willie123811
      @willie123811 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Get an ant eater

  • @bbluesquare
    @bbluesquare 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    i lol'd at the random roach being kicked out of the stump during the queen ant move

  • @berniemcfadden9122
    @berniemcfadden9122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +155

    Dude you make videos about ants and now this eco system and your currently #16 on trending with a million views in a day... that basically says how amazing you are at this and your presentation and editing are top notch. Your videos just make me feel good, watching nature develope, grow and evolve in a microcosim is just entrancing. Keep it up man!!!!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

    • @marcinhernik1270
      @marcinhernik1270 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your comment and this channel is blowing my mind. Incredible that nature channels are getting so much attention on youtube and the fact that these are well completed hobbies that get this attention. Reminds me of how television used to be as a kid when and if you had cable.

  • @redhairshanks9491
    @redhairshanks9491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    Freshwater clams and muscles are the best natural filters out there, if you want to keep Pandora's water's squeaky clean, then maybe add some of those. I've loved making little ecosystems and that's largely thanks to your channel, so this project is everything I could dream of, would you ever consider adding a vine snake to this vivarium? They are native to Sri Lanka where I grew up, and they are some of the tiniest but coolest little snakes you'll ever see

    • @Barlmoro
      @Barlmoro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      or other snakes who are specialist in eating ants to keep the ants low.

  • @lwilk6544
    @lwilk6544 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +231

    I've never been so invested in a series on TH-cam than i am with this series
    Truly a world class ecosystem build, well done antscanada 😊

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      ❤️🙏🐜

    • @LBRfamily716
      @LBRfamily716 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would have to agree with you. The creator did a really good job amazing.

  • @Baksoandthecats
    @Baksoandthecats 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    a few days ago I found a small trapjaw ant colony in my grandma's very tiny front yard I'm in Indonesia with my mom to take care of my grandma and I never thought I would see this cool ants they are sooooo cool

  • @Frost.x7x
    @Frost.x7x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    This is wild.
    I had a 100G fresh water aquarium, and i 100% agree with you.. Those things can become a never ending money pit, very fast. And the constant maintenance is insane.
    Respect for maintaining these monstrous home ecosystems 👌 its not an easy task.

  • @GoosePretzel
    @GoosePretzel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    You should make a 24/7 livestream just on one area close up to watch the animals which wander past then change the area being shown every day or so

    • @9sinan99
      @9sinan99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      that would be so cool!!!

    • @AeroAdventuresFlying
      @AeroAdventuresFlying 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay I’m not alone with this idea!

    • @fishingwithl.j6109
      @fishingwithl.j6109 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes great idea?

    • @fishingwithl.j6109
      @fishingwithl.j6109 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ! Not ? Lol

    • @anukepin893
      @anukepin893 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There would be something like this,as confirmed in another comment.

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    Beautiful journey as always

  • @shuavonhaven190
    @shuavonhaven190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Alright bro this is the greatest thing I've seen on youtube in years, I'm so glad I was randomly suggested this channel at 1am on a friday after a boring work shift.

  • @TheTanglingTreats
    @TheTanglingTreats 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    I can't believe that, after watching the past 2 episodes, that I am now sitting here after ending work, anticipating this episode and the ones that come after. I'm not a huge ant guy, but I'm so invested in this story

  • @ComplacentOtter
    @ComplacentOtter 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    I was a little apprehensive of this giant project, particularly the idea of ants fighting each other. You've alleviated all of that with how complete an ecosystem you are building. It's just absolutely beautiful! I love learning about all the new creatures and plants and substrates and environmental features! Thanks so much for posting these videos and sharing what must be such a dearly held interest and hobby (is hobby too small of a word for the level of commitment you have to these tiny creatures?) with all of us! Thank you! Thank you!

    • @DarthBaneIsBald
      @DarthBaneIsBald 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Like my comment about the slender blind snake so he sees it please

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

  • @Maxxxx1220
    @Maxxxx1220 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +290

    This is the best series I have seen about Nature. EVER! Keep it up! 🐜❤️

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🙏🐜

    • @carolyndecker6640
      @carolyndecker6640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@AntsCanadahi ants Canada pls reply to my comments

    • @ninobach7456
      @ninobach7456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's so epic!

    • @chrisbraswell8864
      @chrisbraswell8864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He has the Hobby bad, very nice Display of Nature. Enjoy it.

    • @Cen655
      @Cen655 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi huge fan I love this series​@@AntsCanada

  • @SytrusSounds
    @SytrusSounds 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You need national geographic sponsorship dude this is better than full productions I've seen 🔥🔥 good job🎉

  • @levisaunders2642
    @levisaunders2642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    I would add a variety of plants to the small pond. Anubias filter directly from the water, but you’ll still need plants that will draw nutrients from the substrate. Dwarf water lilies could work; once they get roots in the substrate, they rapidly grow. Cryptocorynes are also pretty good, but they’re slow growers. Sword plants will send out runners and spread pretty fast.. sometimes. I’m not sure what they’re actually called, but what’s sometimes referred to as betta bulbs are pretty prolific

    • @lakota123max
      @lakota123max 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      u could always add some spider plants...they grow anywhere even under water as i had them in one of my tanks and they are pretty incredible cleaners! easy to maintain and u can pull them out when they get larger to put in some small ones again=) if u make a separate tank for filtering u could use spider plants to filter that water too!

  • @d.j.rproductions
    @d.j.rproductions 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    i like how the vivarium is SO massive that you named almost more species than i have seen in my 19 years of being alive and still had space to say "And more" after those 😭

    • @OxygenUser72
      @OxygenUser72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@fpsUTTP what the heck is your profile pic!

    • @Cheesefiddlehorn
      @Cheesefiddlehorn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @fpsUTTPscrew you

    • @Daifa_
      @Daifa_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Don’t mind the person hating on antscanada, just report them, they’re replying the same message on a lot of comments supporting antscanada

    • @theglasswolf3206
      @theglasswolf3206 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@Daifa_- it’s a bot, just report it for spam

  • @sldaaan_yt
    @sldaaan_yt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +246

    Lmao when the grass hopper went down all I could hear was “put it in reverse terry”🤣

    • @8806Erika
      @8806Erika 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Bag it up Terry! What are you doooooin terrrrryy! 😂

    • @lilysamvelian9970
      @lilysamvelian9970 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yrret is terry in reverse

    • @parker.emmaaa
      @parker.emmaaa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      glad i’m not the only one

  • @LP_Liger_Pride730_Singleplayer
    @LP_Liger_Pride730_Singleplayer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    "If something is watching you, go backwards slowly. It's a predator"
    - The wise grass hopper

  • @TheKingdomOfAldenburg
    @TheKingdomOfAldenburg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    Dude. You single-handedly taught me that Nature isn’t something to be feared for repulsed by. But is something truly spectacular and beautiful. Bravo. PS: I would love to see Vampire Crabs! They are some of my favourite crabs due to their colouration and name!

    • @AngelaVara-i4l
      @AngelaVara-i4l 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You only just found out how beautiful our earth is. I have loved it since I was able to walk and talk 63 years ago.

    • @chuckn4851
      @chuckn4851 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AngelaVara-i4l The only important thing is that they discovered Nature for what it truly is. The timespan, well, that helps with experience, but there's no need to put them down. We're all earth lovers here.

  • @Canniption
    @Canniption 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    There really should be live cams of different sections of this vivarium

  • @MrHillbilly
    @MrHillbilly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +242

    Your lighting is incredible! From one creator to another I can really appreciate the work you put into this! As well as how often you post. You are a 👑 in the animal niche! 🙌🏻 well done my friend 🤙🏻

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Ty! ❤️🐜🙏

    • @sampadaraitamang6579
      @sampadaraitamang6579 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ants canada is the creator of worlds and saves them mr hillbilly is the creator and destroyer of worlds

    • @CommanderFox65th
      @CommanderFox65th 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sampadaraitamang6579do you say that’s bad or good?

  • @BenziitOfemme
    @BenziitOfemme 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My predictions I came up with from this episode:
    1. Hero arc - tree frogs, will eventually discover the ants , especially if they breed and will balance out the colony size
    2. Villian arc- crabs. Crabs are only in the water for easy game for now since theyre local they only know water hunting but wait theyll come out and def be after crickets and other land game
    3. Cherry shrimp baby boom coming soon which will make crabs come on land more and probably new menu item for Mantis
    4. Praying Mantis massacre to all colonies, BABY CRICKETS and clumsy roaches
    5. Lizards and Mantis territory battle
    6. Baby grasshopper death finally comes
    7. Termites only have a few survivors most will be dead
    8. Circus ants and black ants colony war will result in feeding frenzy
    9. Guppies will lay eggs
    10. Snails will lay eggs
    11. Geko or Lizard will eat Mantis

  • @ScienceMinute42
    @ScienceMinute42 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    Absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite series on TH-cam. Hands down. ❤

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Thank you for watching! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

    • @carolyndecker6640
      @carolyndecker6640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@AntsCanadaant love forever and happy new year

    • @ScienceMinute42
      @ScienceMinute42 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AntsCanada thank you for the enjoyable content. 🙂

    • @Mrstireast
      @Mrstireast 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Facts

  • @snedgethoynfest6492
    @snedgethoynfest6492 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I have a great-nephew that is six years old. He's become my bug buddy, as he's the only one in my family that enjoys bugs and stuff as much as I do. I've turned him on to your channel recently, and he can't get enough of it. I've been a subscriber for years, and have a new little buddy to enjoy these with. You are a master of biology, and interesting content. Thanks

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That is awesome!

  • @iDropPhats
    @iDropPhats 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    This vivarium has reached a point where the lore and storyline will be infinite and never ending. It’s a marvel what nature is, this rainforest can theoretically exist for the rest of time with proper care. The ecosystem will be so vast and rich with so many different types of creatures as more prey insects reproduce and predators multiply. It’s been a treat to witness this tank evolve from the beginning, it sheds so much light on nature that we can see. We walk around in our day to day lives almost always forgetting that outside of human life, there is a world where nature is happening all around us. Being able to see a small slice of that reality in this enclosure is wonderful and incredibly eye opening. We’re able to see some of nature’s greatest moments up close, moments that would almost certainly escape our eyes if we hadn’t stopped to look.

  • @rikyira
    @rikyira 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I raised dart frogs in my own system for years and in captivity, we don't have the correct insects to have them develop that toxin. So you are safe to introduce them to your system to maintain the ant population.

  • @tarantulamantis5189
    @tarantulamantis5189 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    I haven’t been excited for a youtube series like I am for this one ever!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      ❤🙏🐜 Ant love forever!

    • @kimsteen8185
      @kimsteen8185 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @AntsCanada awh man, I'm jealous of this dude getting your reply 🥹

    • @travisb9702
      @travisb9702 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm sure your self flagellation INcEL videos are just to die for as we all know noone cares ​@fpsUTTP

    • @S0lo_mc_1
      @S0lo_mc_1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me neither

  • @RapInSpanish
    @RapInSpanish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    I’ve been with ants Canada since before he had 1 million subscribers and I just gotta say that this content has gotten 10x better than before, this guy really puts in the work, I love your channel AntsCanada and you should keep up this great top of the line content.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for watching #AntLoveForever

  • @DarthGandalftheBlack
    @DarthGandalftheBlack 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    The only logical course of action I can see is for you to remove the stump as safely and efficiently as you can. I had to deal with fire ants in Mississippi. Colonies that are experts at thriving are almost impossible to contain. Don’t let the black crazy ants take over your enclosure! 🙌🏻 Awesome job!!

    • @braxlucky5718
      @braxlucky5718 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Yeah remove the stump. And get rid of the fire ants and the black crazy ants and replace it with something else or clear the stump completely and start over,

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Noooo! I love that stump. Plus it was SO heavy and hard to move in there. I also fear the bca have satellite nests all around the vivarium with egg-laying queens. 😭

    • @seb16x2110
      @seb16x2110 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AntsCanada I'm on the side that says let the black crazy ants be as they are. If they're thriving, let them thrive, simple as that. They're on of my favorite parts to follow. Such a big colony

    • @JHSullivanIII
      @JHSullivanIII 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The stump is totally awesome, and no doubt was the vector for many unintended species. If you don't want the unintended flora and fauna, you could freeze it before introduction, or re-introduction.

    • @davidreed2626
      @davidreed2626 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JHSullivanIII that is a really good idea lol. Wouldn’t have thought of that myself I don’t think. And no I’m not being sarcastic

  • @vanierstreetcats4929
    @vanierstreetcats4929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Each Vivarium episode is even more fascinating than the last...

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching!🐜

  • @Darkblaze1111
    @Darkblaze1111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    It's crazy how far ants Canada has come. From humble beginnings to the amazingly beautiful ant house

  • @markbrown7968
    @markbrown7968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    As a reef keeper, which is another form of setting up an enclosed ecosystem, I can't wait to see Pantdora a year from now.
    Edit: Have you considered a refugium for this set-up? If you don't know what a refugium is, look into the reef keeping hobby. But it's basically a separate tank full of plants and critters so you can increase the amount of water in your system and keep the same display size. Plus you have a safe place for breeding fish and such to have babies. Plus the more water you have the more stable your parameters remain, while allowing you to have more filtering plants and algae without cluttering your main display. I use it to complete the ecosystem in my reefs. Copapods breed down there and constantly provide clean up crew and food for my corals and fish. Also, you can remove greedy crabs from your prized animals, while still allowing them to help keep dead animals from decomposing and destroying your water quality. As a freshwater planted aquarist, I think you understand how important stable parameters are.

  • @BrianKeith2006
    @BrianKeith2006 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Everything about this channel is next level. The builds, the lighting, the story telling and the camera work!

  • @sammythejawa3082
    @sammythejawa3082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I loved the line "water was like the glue that connects all of life", it really does seem that way.

  • @whimsicalgarbage
    @whimsicalgarbage 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Thank you for bringing attention to the beauty of blackwater aquariums! Over the years I have heard so many people say bad things about the look of blackwater setups, but I have always loved them. They're so much more beneficial for the inhabitants and give such a naturalistic look to a setup. Absolutely underrated in my opinion! Not enough people know the benefits of it or that a lot of the fish in the FW aquarium hobby originate from blackwaters. It really makes a difference!

    • @ElytraTalk
      @ElytraTalk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yellow

    • @DaffCookie
      @DaffCookie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is true. My coldwater setup is done as a blackwater river but when people see it they say it needs cleaning as filthy 😢 no, it's just the tannins.

    • @whimsicalgarbage
      @whimsicalgarbage 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I bet it's beautiful!

    • @DaffCookie
      @DaffCookie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@whimsicalgarbage Thank you. I love watching my fish. My corys have just laid more eggs.

  • @cono3
    @cono3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +412

    Playing god at home 😂

    • @wasabifinessed
      @wasabifinessed 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol

    • @mix1ro
      @mix1ro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      polyphia be like 🥹

    • @vaninlee4412
      @vaninlee4412 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Worldbox be like

    • @SurprisedBear-qg7ol
      @SurprisedBear-qg7ol 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When your pet make you bored it's time to decide when a Doomday

    • @abewright2201
      @abewright2201 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmao my thoughts

  • @megan5867
    @megan5867 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    The first video I've watched of yours was you introducing this amazing vibrarium. I was hooked, and have now gone back 3 years, binging your videos, and I'm absolutely enthralled. I never would have thought that I could spend hours watching ants. I appreciate your narration and amazing production quality, as well as the individual personalities of each ant species.

    • @DarthBaneIsBald
      @DarthBaneIsBald 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Like my comment about the slender blind snake so he sees it please

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

  • @MotherTruckinReptiles
    @MotherTruckinReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Why is this the best nature show on the entire internet and I don't even like ants 😂 Seriously tho I'm so invested in the Pantdora series, the seriously the most amazing vivarium, the storytelling is captivating to put it lightly, and the video production quality is superb. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ❤️🙏🐜

  • @kevinaguirre9306
    @kevinaguirre9306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I'm 23. Been consuming TH-cam since it came out.
    This is my favorite stand alone series I've watched in memory. Thank you for producing and uploading for free.
    I appreciate all the work you do.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Glad you enjoy it! Ant love forever! 🐜❤️🙏

    • @kevinaguirre9306
      @kevinaguirre9306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AntsCanada Forever! Life is such a blessing to witness. Thanks again. :)

  • @immjamir3986
    @immjamir3986 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Just imagine our universe is just the box and someone is observing

    • @fork8815
      @fork8815 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Ima be the acrobat ant fr

    • @ServantofGod30
      @ServantofGod30 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      it's God

  • @martinhuhn7813
    @martinhuhn7813 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Epic project.
    Rainforest systems tend to contain a lot of snails and slugs, so you might want to add some from your area to the land section. Other than Clints specific ant eating recommendations, I would slow down the addition of predators and feeders now for a while, to let the system settle a bit. Of cause, such a vivarium will always require some more additions to be the best it can be, but for the most part, a stable predator-prey relationship should get time to develop in an ecosystem and most of the energy in the system should originate from the plants and then go through herbivores and detrivores to the predators. If you add high numbers of one species of feeders, you boost the numbers of their predators (and if you are unlucky, the crazy ants benefit the most). And that, in return, may than deplete the populations of the less abundant herbivores.
    Also: If you have the opportunity to do so, without destroying to much other stuff, it might be worth to give the invasive ants a hot water treatment to reduce their populations and number of queens, to give the native ant species an advantage. It would be a pity if the crazy ants, which apparently had a head start, took over the whole vivarium.

    • @OfficialCloPlays
      @OfficialCloPlays 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah I would hate to see the crazy ants take over, I would like to see the native colony prevail

  • @CR-eo2ts
    @CR-eo2ts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    Your channel is a masterclass in biodiversity, and I'm so here for it... Absolutely fascinating!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤️🙏🐜

  • @jacquelinejones8681
    @jacquelinejones8681 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    This is such a captivating series! My whole family is completely invested!
    Keep up the fantastic work! 😊

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ❤️🐜🙏

  • @Avraine13
    @Avraine13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Lmaooo the way the grasshopper noped and backed out when it saw the frog 😂

  • @wiesniak2.0
    @wiesniak2.0 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    What I love in Pandora is that you can see real nature in it . I Hope you will not end this project and just make it bigger.

    • @succatash
      @succatash 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Isn't it pantDora? Or am I hearing it wrong

    • @f5tornadeau
      @f5tornadeau 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The end product will be a little bedroom enclosed in glass inside an ecosystem house.

    • @bmartin2304
      @bmartin2304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@succatash Omg your right! I never noticed he's doing the play on ant and Pandora and just thought he was saying Pandora! confirmed by the description.

    • @TheGuyCalledX
      @TheGuyCalledX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      pAntdora

    • @greysonsnow8809
      @greysonsnow8809 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      imagine he makes it a 20x20 square instead. A chunk of actual rainforest in his home

  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    It's amazing that the plot of Antz may have played out in this video...

    • @Igaflizard
      @Igaflizard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr

    • @Igaflizard
      @Igaflizard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also, hey Clint!

  • @TheDavebala
    @TheDavebala 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    The storytelling and nature conservation you provide is priceless. The acrobat ant was pretty darn inspiring when faced with survival (while starting trouble😂😅).
    Just because you might feel alone, keep fighting. You could very much have an army behind you. ✊

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ❤️🙏🐜

    • @Dejolife
      @Dejolife 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i agree

  • @Andres-q3u
    @Andres-q3u 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The little grasshopper is like scrat from ice age living his life I hope it will survive

  • @ProjectBadass360
    @ProjectBadass360 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I just want to say every Sunday I look forward to your new video. It’s kind of part of my end of the day routine for Sunday. I make a nice iced coffee light up a cigarette and just chill to watch how everything turns out. This is such a cool series. You should submit this into some kind of mini series competition.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤️🐜🙏

  • @curiousnerdkitteh
    @curiousnerdkitteh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    This is as fascinating as watching a well-narrated nature documentary or more so! I'd never have thought I'd be as interested in the lives of bugs and small reptiles and amphibians as I am in learning about the behaviours of larger wild animals and ocean creatures.
    You truly make it all so fascinating with your passion and master crafting of this environment and your videos! Thank you for blessing us with this!

  • @MrTrip2
    @MrTrip2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    I dont subscribe to many channels, but I think your hustle, grind, and dedication deserves millions.

    • @ninobach7456
      @ninobach7456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He entered a new league with this series

    • @DaveStreet-v2t
      @DaveStreet-v2t 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This man is a god to his victims

    • @rhcp9009
      @rhcp9009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You should consider subscribing to more channels & liking more. It helps the creators create the things we love & if you love seeing stuff like this…than subbing & liking cost you nothing but is everything to them so they can continue to do this. Plus, the goodness you spread may come back to you.

    • @MrTrip2
      @MrTrip2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rhcp9009 I know, but the majority of the most popular youtubers are identical clones of each other. I look for and enjoy the channels that do things differently, and work hard each video to create something truly special. God bless.

  • @d.kyoutube5753
    @d.kyoutube5753 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    That one ant spraying acid in everyone face and walking out like nothing happened 😂

  • @vogelmenjr7399
    @vogelmenjr7399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    I love watching these especially when the TH-cam algorithm is so trash now a days, keep it up AntsCanads!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Glad you enjoy it! Ant love forever! ❤️🙏🐜

  • @Blatantplanet
    @Blatantplanet 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Literally found, bonded, and binged this series within a few days. Im so invested in the different species! Your editing is also amazing, feels like I'm im watching a documentary on tv! Can't wait till the next post!

  • @jurassiccraft3776
    @jurassiccraft3776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +160

    I’m so impressed with all your work it’s amazing, you even inspired me to get my own colony of ants.

    • @thedodo.gaming
      @thedodo.gaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      shut up @fpsUTTP

    • @dabadore.
      @dabadore. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@fpsUTTPwho asked you??? All cops are bad.

    • @dabadore.
      @dabadore. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol I want to do that, but I feel like I would fail. So right now, I am taking care of certain ants in my yard.

    • @IAmLegal1
      @IAmLegal1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@fpsUTTPnobody cares about your opinion+Nobody asked for your opinion+if your content is better why are you still living with your parents and poor+change ur pfp

    • @jurassiccraft3776
      @jurassiccraft3776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @dabadore. you should start with a simple species of ant like black garden ants and buy a colony with about 20 workers to make the start easier.These are some tips if you ever need them.

  • @maxthc3648
    @maxthc3648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bruh that Acrobat Ant wanted all the smoke 😳 he pulled up on 2 blocks and dipped 🤣

  • @cr4zym3x1c4n
    @cr4zym3x1c4n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Man I remember watching this channel over 6 years ago. What growth!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching

  • @staticbuilds7613
    @staticbuilds7613 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Been around 3-4 years since I was last watching this channel. Nice to see how much it evolved

  • @Takedownman
    @Takedownman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This has got to be the first channel that ive bingewatched a series on TH-cam! Awesome job! Cant wait for more!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Wow, thanks! Ant love forever!

  • @mariecarie1
    @mariecarie1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That acrobat ant is the definition of chaotic neutral

  • @ClintsReptiles
    @ClintsReptiles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I think I need to come see Pandora! Are you accepting visitors??

    • @krns28
      @krns28 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Collab of the century

    • @carolyndecker6640
      @carolyndecker6640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@fpsUTTPdude shut up no one cares about you opinion

    • @sirwadsontoast5928
      @sirwadsontoast5928 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Y'all should definitely collaborate

    • @ColinPretorius236
      @ColinPretorius236 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A collab could be cool

    • @bossashark6015
      @bossashark6015 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about AC killing house geckos by letting them get mauled by ants?

  • @curiousnerdkitteh
    @curiousnerdkitteh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    I love this man's dramatic poses and speech, and the whole brilliant cinematography. Such a beautiful vivarium as well. Truly masterful work!

    • @Nevario1
      @Nevario1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I abhor it... the drama isn't necessary.

    • @djungelskog132
      @djungelskog132 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nevario1ohh gcse word

    • @Kyo-kf6jf
      @Kyo-kf6jf 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​​​@@Nevario1Agree, the speech at least is as bad as the US History Channel dramatized script, nothing new, but the pretentious poses with extended paused are actually cringeworthy and completely unnecessary while contributing absolutely nothing of value.
      I guess people are so used to entertainment for entertainment's sake that they really can't watch a video about animals anymore without exaggerated drama and funny sound effects.

  • @UltimateYoutuber999
    @UltimateYoutuber999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    I really think you should find a way to get rid of the black crazy ants because chances are the colony will grow so big that they'll eat everything in Pantdora without any predators to stop them. Trust me, ants are ruthless. Either find some way to remove at least the majority of the black crazy ant colony and their queens or introduce some predator/predators that can keep their populations down but at this point I think the first option is the one with the most realistic chances of working. About ur idea to introduce poison dart frogs to eat the black crazy ants...I think it's too late. Maybe if u added the dart frogs earlier they might have kept the black crazy ant population in check but rn I think you should try to find their main tunnels and remove as much of the colony as u can.

    • @colecampbell1906
      @colecampbell1906 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Yea I agree he probably should just find some way to remove them completely. A predator would only really be a good idea if it specifically went for them instead of the others. Otherwise it's just gunna kill off the few remaining members of the other colonies well before it puts a noticeable dent into theirs.

    • @WastrelWay
      @WastrelWay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      "Ants are ruthless" indeed. In this relatively small space, they will eventually attack any animal, including a predator, and subdue it with sheer numerical superiority.

    • @colecampbell1906
      @colecampbell1906 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WastrelWay not predators with thick tough skin. They can't even really get a bite on them.

    • @paeve362
      @paeve362 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I dont think its too late to add an ant predator, because relatively speaking this setup is quite small (compared to the vast number of ants outside). Having a few predators with an appetite for ants, and only 1 colony to realistically feed from should do the trick, at least in my mind.

    • @UltimateYoutuber999
      @UltimateYoutuber999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WastrelWay yes u r right cuz the ants have an unfair advantage in small spaces like Pantdora

  • @gauravjain7653
    @gauravjain7653 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t want to comment on the hard work you put in setting up this terrarium. Because I’m sure everybody else does. But I do want to talk about the amount of efforts that you take in making, editing and voicing these videos. the narration is so beautiful, so surreal. It is super peaceful and interesting to watch. You have got a wonderful obsession on your plate. I had to subscribe out of respect. Much love, my man.

  • @shanrrosh
    @shanrrosh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm actually a bit surprised you haven't removed the invasives when you first spotted them, although if they didn't have queens it would have been okay. Maybe a large syringe filled with boiling hot water could take out their queens? It's seems kinda cruel, but I'm afraid for your entire project, seeing as how quickly they are multiplying

  • @Danielmchanderson
    @Danielmchanderson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I’ve been watching this series since it was just a guy in an apartment with his ants to watch this channel grow to such heights and see the video quality get so good i will never stop watching and keeping up with this wonderful channel

  • @timgalivan2846
    @timgalivan2846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Crazy ants are insane. When i moved into my current home, there was a growing invasive colony in the neighborhood that quickly grew out of hand. They are drawn to electricity and will short out elecrical work in your home. They died in such large numbers that I was literally shoveling them off of my property. The number can not be properly described. From the beginning of this series, I've been waiting for when they would overrun the whole project. The only thing that stopped them for my house was a particularly cold winter that wiped them out

    • @ephraimudarbeiii5417
      @ephraimudarbeiii5417 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wooooow!

    • @thelastbroker1042
      @thelastbroker1042 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We have a really bad fire ant problem where I’m from. Cant go 30 yards without driving over a mound on a trail.

    • @timgalivan2846
      @timgalivan2846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @thelastbroker1042 fire aunts were a problem here when I was a kid. (It was originally my grandmothers house) they're no longer a problem. The crazy aunts wiped them out, and I haven't seen much of a return even after the crazy ants were wiped by the cold winter

  • @equilibriumprobiotics7131
    @equilibriumprobiotics7131 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The acrobat ant being a menace for no reason

  • @arniespace
    @arniespace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Far more entertaining than anything on cable TV. The camera work, music and narration are spot on. Not to mention the incredible Vivarium!