Moss Ball Tree Ecosphere
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Yes, I finally made an ecosphere! You've been asking me to make one for years now, but I never got around to it. I've had these moss balls (s/b called algae balls) for awhile now and I knew I wanted to make something like this with the, but I was holding off. There have been a lot of ecosphere comments lately, so I knew I had to do something.
Like I said in the video, this might not be what some of you had in mind, but we'll make a more traditional ecosphere at some point in the future. Anyways, there's not much else to say. I'll let the video do the talking from here on out. Enjoy!
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
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Want an update on how this ecosphere is doing: Then check out the video below. I show how it's doing months later and go over a lot of the questions I got in this video. th-cam.com/video/sbC0S6RQ7Z4/w-d-xo.html
Would a goldfish or beta do well in this type of set up?
The ecosphere could be even so cute with a cute little gold fish ?🐠🦪.
OMG it is sooooo pretty, very beautiful.
quick FYI, but baking soda instant sets most superglues, setting even harder than normal.
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I love the snails in this tank, they give it just enjoy life without taking the view off of the mini tree
Exactly we enslave them just to make our desk look pretty
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TheGamingNova lol exactly, that's why Its awesome
Do you have to feed them once their in?
I'd imagine that the ecosystem provides all of the food the snails would need, we don't want dead snails in the ecosystem!🤣❤
Hey dude
I have a crazy idea for a build
Do you know about Sandy from SpongeBob ?
Finding a glass shaped like her home would be a challenge and probably some other stuff too
But It sounds like a possible idea
I got this idea by watching your terrarium inside an aquarium video
Hope you give this a thought
Vimpy dude hell yeah
Go search Hampture (Hamster Rapture) where a guy made an underwater habitat for his hamsters inspired from Bioshock. It's already going for almost a decade and it's amazing.
Vimpy that would be amazing!!
the only obstacle that i can think of is if you were to put a real bonsai tree inside the dome, they would still need some air flow. most trees dont do well in a 100% closed environment for too long. maybe that could be fixed with a couple of air hoses fed from the bottom, one connected to an air pump and the other left open to serve as exhaust.
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Hopefully it was well worth the wait! What better way to start the ecospheres than with a happy little moss ball tree?!
Am i sensing a tiny bit of Bob Ross influence 😂
I like ecospheres, have names for the snails?
You should do more! : )
It looks SO cool
Do more
Looks like a very well grown bonsai tree except underwater xD
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I just got into this hobby fairly recently AND got some moss balls I'm caring for. Hmm, now I'm quite inspired, thanks!
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Please post frequent updates on this! I've ben really interested in this use of moss balls but. I know that a lot of their cute shape comes from movement and not natural growth pattern, so I'm curious how the shape ages over time. As well as how you can expect it to fill in over time. Could it be used like a moss? Who knows!
Great work! Cheers!
Fill in? They grow very very slowly lol, it'll basically always look like it does in the video
They grow reallllllllly slow
Moss balls the size of a cue ball are probably more than 8 years old
Why is your picture Arby's
@@sfdgdrgdvxff He is the owner of Arby's
Marimos are algae, they always seem to grow into vaguely spherical shapes and very slowly, so I doubt they'd deviate from that in this case.
The simplicity of this ecosphere is more beautiful than an over done one. Keep up the awesome work, your visions are amazing.
Ever since I made my first terrarium your videos were always clearer than other people. Keep up the good work!!
I think shrimp would be perfect for that.
Don't they need plants to breed like to lay eggs,etc
Sorry if English is wrong
I am Italian
coco nut its not really for breeding
@@justacreeperpassingby9895 you alive?
this channel needs more views. I say this every video but every time he uploads it blows me away. You should sell some of these, I'd buy the moss ball thing for $200 at least
Can't the glue be harmful to the snails and the moss balls?
I love the tree it's beautiful and a cool idea of something to do with moss balls.
there are eco friendly glues that you can get
I was thinking you could actually pin the moss to the tops of the driftwood. Not sure what to do about mounting the 'trunk' or the 'branches'...hmmm
That's what I was thinking too
There is a guy on TH-cam who does awesome aquariums full of life. He uses loctiite superglue, and I wondered about that, but his critters thrive. I believe once it has dried and set it is fine.
@Kate Brown oh wow!
And I'm over here growing a bonasi praying to God I remember to water it and I can just have a tree surrounded in water 😂😂😂 should have done this instead 😑
Bonsi are very very forgiving. I got mine for free because someone pulled all but one of the roots off and threw it in the trash for a week. I have had it for 4 years now lol
@@rachmae4180 aw I'm so sorry. You can order seeds online and if you take a file and file the side of each seed very lightly you can grow alot of beautiful bonasi.
inspiring work as always. Looks Japanese with a rock garden/Bonzai style tree and your voice become kind of soothing after you have watched a couple of videos. Really grows on you :D
Wow, that is stunning!! Elegant simplicity. (Even though we know there's nothing simple about it)
You are such an artist. ❤
Your video production is top shelf, also. 👍 It's always a good thing to get a notification from you.
Thank you.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I had a bit of a bad day, hearing your voice and watching this video gave me something to calm me down at the end of the day.
Such inspirational (and also meditative) videos :D I want to leave a suggestion or idea; it would be so cute to see you create a fairy garden terrarium^^
How often does the water get changed?
Sorry if I'm late, but probably never within the past 5 years because its an ecosphere and is self sustaning.
This is gorgeous! I love these videos from you 😍
Glad you liked it!
How long does this eco sphere last for, any water changes etc????
I add baby marimos to literally every aquatic scape I do. I split them up into gumball sized babies and roll them and they really do great. They grow so fast I started with 5 in 2015 and gave 25 away Christmas eve alone.
how do you get them to grow?? my little ones I’ve had for 2 years are teeny
@@bittyb0t bright indirect light, nutrients and co2
Alex. By accident I pushed thumbs down. I am so sorry. I corrected. I hope it does NOT effect. I pushed 👍. That is correct. It was for a few seconds . Thank you for listening. GOD'S BLESSINGS SHALOM. CHOW from MICHIGAN
@@evalinawarne1337 thumbs down on comments don't do anything I know you thumbed it up tho
@@evalinawarne1337 I pressed 👍 for you 🙂
Can you make more videos on making ecospheres? How do you keep the water clean?
There is nothing to make it dirty xd
MartiN _ oh right, stagnant water stays really clean....I forgot.....🧐🤔🙄.
@Chris Most Ye but these exact snails are "pests" and with quickly eat the moss
Hi Tanner! I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out. The wood, rocks and marimo balls are perfect! I think this is something I could do, but would need to see what the maintenance is first. Will you be doing a video on that? Thank you for sharing!
Can’t wait for the update when you add more inhabitants. Cherry shrimp??
Really sucks super glue dissolves in water though read the lable if contact with skin wash with water for 15 min
Awesome setup, I have a few moss balls and might give something like this a go. I find currently, the jars they are in end up with a buildup of algae on the surface and on the glass. Do you find the snails sufficient for cleaning that, or do you often go in and clean it yourself?
This looks stunning in it's simple way. Congratulations! I wouldn't add any other inhabitants besides the snails, they are great in there.:) But this is your little gem of course. Please keep it updated, would be very interesting to see what becomes of it.
Thanks for sharing!
Super nice dude.... would be good to see a follow up with what worked, what didnt etc.
This echosphere is adorable. I wanna make one like this!
Very well produced video! It's so rare to find someone who has a good microphone and knows how to use it and doesn't ruin the video by adding horrendous music. Seriously, well produced!
Hey tanner, I’ve had a bit of an issue with one of my ecospheres:
Sometime last summer, i made an ecosphere from a small lake nearby. I had a shrimp (i think it’s an amano). The shrimp was very healthy in the ecosphere until a few weeks ago a noticed a patch of white mould. At this point, it didn’t really worry me because the shrimp didn’t seem to care about it... however it began to grow rapidly across substrate. About a week ago, I noticed that the mould had started to climb up the sides of the jar and up some java fern. It was then that I had noticed that the shrimp had died and had a thin layer of this mould growing on top of it.
The actual mould is quite strange, it’s made from round balls about the size of a pea, and the peas are placed every 3-4 cm away from each other, they also have a thin layer of mould that forms a web like structure.
Like I said, the mould only appeared a few weeks ago and the ecosphere was made last summer and hasn’t been opened since.
If ANYONE can please tell me anything about what you think has happened or what this ‘mould’ is then please leave a comment!
Thanks.
(Man, my hands hurting from all of that typing! 😂)
That almost sounds like eggs rather than mold idk id have to see it.
Doggy Mama their definitely not eggs, the biggest think that was in their was a shrimp.... you can also see through them slightly. Thanks for the help tho 👍
Anything in jars without aeration goes moldy, eventually. Lack of air and oxygen results in mold growth. Buy a small air pump and see the difference. Only dry and sterilized stuff can go in jars, and sealed.
From an ex aquarium shop owner/breeder.
Mick Carson ok thanks... I might see if I can find a small airator for my next ecosphere! Thanks 😃
@@mickcarson8504 even if there's plants?
Do you have to feed the snails? I've been really thinking about getting into this hobby.
Yez they would rlly appreciate some food, my snails love peas, string beans, and zucchini
Ale Lagarda the whole point of an ecosphere is that they take care of themselves
Another great project Tanner. Excellent idea for a planted aquarium. Peace
Amazing work..... you inspire me a lot, and I want to make this with my daughter in her spring brake but don’t know from where can I get pagoda stone, can I use moss from my backyard, will it work?? And also from where can I get petrified wood and driftwood?? I know many questions Thanks
Depends on where your located. You don't have to use Pagoda, any some will work. Moss from outside can work, but I'd recommend something like Java moss instead.
Im new to marimo balls will reshaping them like this "hurt" them or affect their growth/health? I cant tell if you completely tore them apart or not
Nup! Not a bit!
In their natural environment where they originated, some form into balls, and some just kinda....grow as a sheet over rocks or suchlike.
I had one once that was kinda falling apart, so I pulled it apart all the way, flattened it out and lashed it to a nice rough rock I had. Just used some green cotton thread.
Worked fine! The stuff really doesn't care, lol! It's just moss!
Not at all, it's not moss, it's a ball af algae and you can use this one for a lot of decoration, it's ok. :)
He actually did it!
Madlad
Amazing, can you make a video of your terrarium two month later please?
Very nice job I feel like make one for myself
how long do you think that moss will survive without co2 adn fert ?
correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that part of the reason he added the snails. The create CO2 and their poop would act as fertilizer.
I had a marimo ball for years in a glass jar just with gravel and natural light. I just changed the water from time to time and it was completely fine. I eventually poped it in one of my tanks :)
looks great but superglue?????? on the moss pfff fak!!!!
Does the superglue negativly effect the Moss bass or any other life? I think this will be brilliant for my Betta tank set up. I've also seen people use sillacone as an adhesive
Considering superglue was originally created and used as as medical adhesive, it SHOULD be ok? If you're not sure, give it a week to leech out by itself before introducing any other animal life in there.
I used to do aquarium stuff a LOT back when I was younger, but it got too time consuming, and was a constant money sink...so I gave it up, lol!
It IS fun though! It's just SO much work!
Your low key sarcasm is hilarious.
Would you consider putting links to where you get your terrarium glassware? I wasn't sure if you had a particular place you bought them from, or if they're recycled from stuff you happened to be gifted/lying around!
About the last video, when you at the top of your game, you dont have to say sh!%.. The work speaks for itself. Looks great, as always! Peace~
Thanks I appreciate that!
@SerpaDesign how to keep it clean? (Water)
The sanails an moss like a fillter
Tanner, where do you get your Manzanita wood from? I live in Canada and it's impossible to find!
He orders it online I believe. He's mentioned it before.
manzanita-driftwood.com
Thanks!@@SerpaDesign
what kind of chemicals are in that superglu? is it aquarium safe?
superglue is usually safe once cured
Thanks for that 👍 🙏 looks really nice...
Came out great.
Thank you for this... Something even us newbies might be able to try
Awesome! Big hug from Portugal
You are so talented Tanner I love the tree :)
Hello sir, such a beautiful little tank with full of life in future I would want to do these things like yourself, but just wondering if the snails and the moss need oxygen? And plz make an update for the same, showing maintenance or challenges... thank you for this wonderful and inspirational video...
So do you need to clean it? If yes, how and how often?
Thanks, Tanner. I have a rectangular sweet jar I just (re-)discovered in the back garden today. This would be a nice little project for it. I also have slate and sand. All I need is driftwood or maybe a piece of old hedge that's been lying around for a year or two.I might try an aerial one and cover the tree top with fabric or capillary matting to grow actual moss on. Tricky.
Maybe you could do a tarantula setup?
Not unless someone I know gets one and they need a setup. They're cool, but not something I want to get into.
The Dark Den is great for tarantula videos!
Yea I watch dark den
Wow its amazing.,how to maintain these. Do we need to change the water. to keep it clean and fresh
(Said with a 16th century voice) You my dear, are truly, an artistt.
Very cool! I’ve been want moss balls but not in either tank we have.....
You're the best Tanner! Keep it up
Would the water ever have to be changed?
@@CustomPeach How often would this have to be done?
What kind of moss are these?
Very Beautiful! Thank you!👍🏻🌳
Hello Tanner!
Great video as always
Keep up the good work😃👍
What about about a round ecosphere with a globe inside of it? With the land masses being cut moss
this is very cool but I'm just curious what are you going to do remedy the algee?
Notification squad!
Awesome, watching this ecosphere has encouraged me to finally build with a cute glass case I've been holding onto for quite sometime
I didnt know snails can go underwater... This looks great!
Not all snails can
It's a great idea but only if the container remains clear and beautiful like this. Moss balls are infamous for making the water extremely cloudy and green.
It's always so relaxing to watch.
If you closed the lid, will the snails suffocate? And do they have any food down there?
they're small enough to be able to sustainably feed on stray algae and the Marimo balls without harming the main algae, in theory, and the algae performs photosynthesis(hence the air bubbles on the surface, they can look like that in closed circuits even after being fully saturated since they produce oxygen). The oxygen content of the water should hopefully be sufficient if I'm correct about all that, plus there are other microorganisms likely being hosted by the Marimo so I'd assume it's a relatively simple, self sustaining closed-circuit ecosphere.
Use it for daphnia!
I wanna make one of these so bad
Definitely on my list of favorites of your builds. Beautifully done, Tyler!
Another great video. I think this is one of the best projects you've done, the design is amazing and the snails suit it perfectly
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This is such a great way to keep yourself entertained and I feel it will be a great way to keep my room clean so I can display the things I will make
Oh my gosh this is so beautiful. And I adore snails, too.
Great video, I hope my video will be as popular as yours one day!
really excited to see what the tree will look like after it's had some time to grow!
Looks awesome! You have inspired me to make one of my own. Thank you 🙂
This looks great! I love how the focus is completely on the tree. Simplicity goes a long way. Wonderful!
I like the voice overs. You do great videos. Keep inspiring!
I made a tree exactly like that in my aquarium using all the exact same methods lol! Great minds think alike🧠
Bella Vanillo did your tree hold up in your aquarium? I just made one the same way but using hot glue instead of super glue. When the wood got wet, the glue joints released. Did the superglue hold up?
Michael Erke yeah I used superglue and it works perfectly. I’ve had mine for a few months now and my tree has filled in nicely and joined together. I even have to trim it sometimes
I often wonder how much people making a video are paket from TH-cam? Does it make differece if makeing a comment or thumbs up . Maybe this question is inpolite, but. ..
I like your videos very much, so inspiering 👍
Not as much as you would think. This is just my side gig, I also have a full time job. The like/comments are good for the algorithm. The video is more likely to be recommended, watched, etc. All of that equates to additional revenue. Even if it's not a lot, it adds up over time and even this comment helps.
@@SerpaDesign Thanks for the answer. I whish there should be some better financiation for all you wonderful persons who educate and entertain a whole world /Yvonne
what do u have to do to keep this little project alive long term?
You should make a tree setup like this but with blackwater like your beta setup! Oooooor give your beta a tree? :0
OMFG SERPA THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST VIDS, KEEP IT UP!!!
Thanks for the inspiration! I just made a terrarium for my dad for Father's Day. This a wonderful hobby that I hope I can continue.
This is so cool! I'm sure people have done this but I'd love to see a whole miniature landscape in an aquarium... I've seen these super realistic miniature rail road builds, and, though that would probably be impossible, it would look really surrealistic... any good examples out there I should see?
I'm a new subscriber and you sir have inspire me to make a ecosphere and other similar projects, so far loving all your vids
When it gets warm out get pond water in a jar with plants and pond mud I've never had success with eco spheres but if you use pond water you will get crittters
So you just leave the lid on it? How is it doing?
Love this!
You should make a zen garden inspired setup. I think that would be a great, calming, and beautiful setup to make. What do you think?
I love your videos! so professional and well done, don't lesson to the negative comments, do what you think is best.
Wow very creative and beautiful
This is so unique! I love your more novelty and creative ecospheres
It looks so cool! Love little trees, and I find snails fun to watch, I might actually try to make something like this sometime. I've got some questions about the maintenance for this:
- Would it need water changes, for the snail poop for example (snail pooping at 9:46)?
- Do the snails eat the moss/algae or do they need something else to eat as well?
- Anything else that might be important?
The videos and your skill bring me joy. So does seeing how much you've grown from older videos to newer ones. It motivates me to not give up on things that bring me joy, even if it's not perfect. Thank you :)
Been awhile since I watched one of your videos but with regards to your voice, you have come a long way. Your inflections have improved 100% and makes for a pleasant narrative. Good job.