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River Ecosphere 6 Month Update: Sealed Biosphere Terrarium "Life In A Jar" by Simon Rolph: https://youtu.be/z4MmYxR8nuM

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6 months have passed since I made this ecosphere and it is now officially the longest lived ecosphere I have in my collection. This video is the 6 month update where I talk about how the ecosystem is doing. I'm experimenting with a slightly different style of video than what I normally upload. Let me know what you think of it :)

World's First Closed Terrarium in an Aquarium Yo dawg I herd you like terrariums so we put a terrarium in yo aquarium so you can terrarium while you aquarium. Thanks for introduction Xzibit, now let's make the world's first closed terrarium in an aquarium! Many of you have requested this build and here it finally is. I really hope you enjoy it because I think it's some of my best work yet.

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- Information on Sealing the Jar -
In this demonstration, I used a jar that already comes with a gasket and it worked great. However, what if you can't get a hold of this jar or want to use something else? Well if your using a container that is sealed with a cork, you can simply use a “Rubber Stopper.” If you already have container with a lid and it's not leak proof, then you can use the DIY rubber gasket, shown in the video. If none of those options interest you, then you could also make a DIY Oogoo cap. If done properly, I have no doubt that it would work. More information on each item in the links below.

Jar Used in the Video
https://www.amzn.com/B075JR6H11

Example of Rubber Stoppers
https://www.amzn.com/B00ES3UE9C

Rubber for DIY Gasket
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Plumb-Pak-6-in-Rubber-Washer/1082955

Learn How to Make an Oogoo Lid
https://youtu.be/8IdOaN8GD14

I also recommend that you only use a glass jar. Silicone doesn't readily adhere to plastic, but it sure does work for glass! On that, any sort of 100% silicone (I usually use GE Silicone I) will work fine for this application. Also, you'll do best to stick with a plastic lid, if you're using something ready-made. Metal lids or anything that will contaminate the water column are not advised.

-Plants-
Below is a complete list of the plants used in this video. I know that many of you will ask where I get my plants. Most of the plants used in the terrarium were sourced locally. The aquarium plants on the other hand were purchased at a few local fish stores and given to yours truly by Justin at H2O Plants. I met up with Justin a few months back to build a terrarium. In return he gave me some of the awesome plants in this video, such as the Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset' (which you most likely won't be able to obtain in the US, given the nature of this plant). Anyways check out the link below to see what plants he has (this isn't a sponsored video and he didn't ask me to plug this). https://www.h2oplants.com/

Anubias barteri 'Short & Sharp'
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Baby Tears
Badge Moss
Bolbitis heteroclita 'Difformis'
Bucephalandra 'Arrogate Blue'
Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Red'
Dwarf Aquarium Lily
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia'
Guppy Grass
Hygrophila difformis
Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset'
Hypnum Moss
Java Fern
Java Moss
Marimo Moss Ball
Pellia
Sphagnum Moss
Star Moss
Thread Moss

- What Happened to my Fish? -
So I'll keep this brief, but basically here's what happened with my fish. A few months back when it started getting warmer I had to go on a business trip. Before doing so, I did the usual maintenance on all of my aquariums, but something was off with the ones that require warm water. That said, I also have two cold water setups, which weren't affected by this issue. Anyways, I noticed that water was coming out of tap with a lot of white particles in it or that's what it looked like at least. Unfortunately I couldn't find my test kit and I didn't have time to get one because I was leaving the day after.

I was concerned for my fish, but I let the aquariums alone and hoped that the water just needed to clear up. The next day, which was the day I left, the aquariums looked perfectly clear. So I left for my trip, with some peace of mind. However, upon my return I was greeted by a betta and knife fish that had passed. Those were really the only two sensitive fish that I had and unfortunately they are now lost. It's sad, but it's a reality that comes with these hobbies.

When I returned, I did maintenance again and nothing was wrong with the water this time. So once I got a chance to finally test it, nothing seemed out of the ordinary and I haven't had issues since. I trust my brother did take of the animals well, so I strongly believe that this was due to the water. I don't know if the township did something different with the water because of the weather change or if there was something up with my water heater, etc. If you've had this issue before, leave a comment about it below. I've never seen something like it before in the 11 years I've kept fish and they were seemingly healthy the days before my departure.

Aquascape - "New Beginnings" - Step by Step - Aquascaped by Dan Harris #PoweredByAnubias "New Beginnings" - step by step video Aquascaped by Dan Harris, aquaddiction UK. Powered by Anubias Aquatic Plants, Italy.

this is my first attempt at this and although the video isn't perfect, it has got me excited and taught me a lot to take forward into future videos...please subscribe for future updates and new videos!

©AquaddictionUK_2016
music - "Raining" by Kai Engel (http://www.kai-engel.com/)

No Filter No CO2 No Ferts Bowl - EXPLAINED and How to be SUCCESSFUL (almost NO algae!) & Maintenance This is my explanation of the bowl and the 5 gallon high cube. If you have any other questions, you’re welcome to ask.

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Bubble Bowl BEST ONE! (around 10gallonish) http://amzn.to/2sgcPsZ
Bubble Bowl Similar size as mine (around 7 gallons) http://amzn.to/2usPypx
Bubble Bowl Similar size as mine 2 (around 7 gallons) http://amzn.to/2usYVW8
Similar dimensions 5 gallon aquarium(mine was custom made at a LFS) http://amzn.to/2uyXcgO (you can't grow plants with the provided light)
Desk lamp (I used the clamps to mount it) http://amzn.to/2svkS9s
GE CFL light bulb (14w 6500K) http://amzn.to/2tAPVQo
The exact bulb I used (osram 14W coolwhite) I can't find it...sorry https://goo.gl/75Ri9j
Philips CFL 13W T2 Daylight 6500K, 4-Pack http://amzn.to/2H67BrI
miracle gro organic choice potting mix http://amzn.to/2tyHm9g
2~3mm gravel 20lb bag http://amzn.to/2gJ5tOl
2~3mm gravel 5lb bag http://amzn.to/2y3e3ih
Mini round shape magnet scrubber http://amzn.to/2zx6k8D
50W heater http://amzn.to/2tAQOsy
Heater cover so plants won't get burned http://amzn.to/2sw42ap
Tiny thermometer http://amzn.to/2tAwFmg
The book that I read to make this aquarium:
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(Hard cover) http://amzn.to/2tB4xiZ
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(digital) http://amzn.to/2svT0Sy

35% Hydrogen Peroxide http://amzn.to/2B4Uqqd

Plant Selection:

List mentioned by Walstad:
amazon swords, crypts, anubias, wisteria, hornwort, frogbit,
ludwigias

My list:
valisnaria, dwarf hair grass, water sprite, salvania, duckweed,
water lettuce, rotala, java moss, liverwort, ludwigia brevipes,
waterweed, water nymph, narrow leafed anacharis,
bacopa caroliniana

Gnossiennes no. 1 performed by Edward Rosser
Gymnopédie no. 1 (Harp arr.) performed by Peter J

8 Months Update - (Too Many Shrimps) NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts 5 Gallon Nano Tank This is 8 months update. The fish are called Sparkling or Pygmy gourami.

I contemplated about raising the Amano larvae. I just think it’s way too much trouble. It requires setting up a separate salt water tank, then worrying about feeding, temperature, lighting, salinity, ro/di water, and water changes for 6 weeks or so. I’ve done salt water tanks for two years in the past, so I'm not new to salt water… but if I succeed, I would be left with hundreds of Amanos to deal with. The larvae is a very good protein source for the growing gouramis.

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I think there’s been some confusion with the shrimplets. Amanos have never successfully bred in this tank. All of the shrimplets are another shrimp species. The wild kind. They were labeled as feeder shrimp. I think they are closely related to cherry shrimp. Amanos release larvae, not fully grown shrimplets. And the larvae needs salt water to develop into shrimp. The wild kind releases fully grown tiny shrimplets when breeding.

The shrimp population has exploded. All of the little shrimplets are growing up. I think nearly all of the newborns are being eaten by the gouramis.

The gouramis are showing adult traits already. The big ones have become territorial and started to protect small areas of the tank. I think two have become a pair already. If they breed…oh the drama! Catching other gouramis is gonna be crazy. Also, what am I gonna do with a new generation of gouramis!? The original 4 gouramis are doing fine in the other tank. They are very territorial.

The plant growth has accelerated. I think it’s b/c the temperature reached 28°C, or 83°F once in a while in the tank.

Still no filter, no co2, and no ferts.
11 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsUkQGY8vR0
10 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZAWAVwlSU
9 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im9lDTRTAOk
7 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyftwc1NLyU
6 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpi4CcHQHTg
5 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU5izzyxqeA
4 months update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtdkRe6VjSs
3 months update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xut0YAvE8eQ
2 months update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBGcPGQvO9Y
The setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvmGJuquuLE

NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts Planted Tank Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2155euLw9DN6EU2zBTlDj8-q572aZv7w

This is a Walstad Method tank. The credit goes to Diana Walstad for publishing the organic soil substrate method.

Check out her book in the link below if interested.
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(Hard cover) http://amzn.to/2tB4xiZ
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(digital) http://amzn.to/2svT0Sy

4.6 gallon low iron rimless tank http://amzn.to/2yKTWST
5.4 gallon low iron rimless tank http://amzn.to/2y5YZeO
50W heater http://amzn.to/2tAQOsy
Heater cover so plants won't get burned http://amzn.to/2sw42ap
Tiny thermometer http://amzn.to/2tAwFmg
Magnetic thermometer https://amzn.to/2LRCrXd
(I'm using the tiny thermometer with a small rubber band to hold it in its place.)

Mini round shape magnet scrubber http://amzn.to/2zx6k8D
Miracle gro organic choice potting mix http://amzn.to/2tyHm9g
2~3mm gravel 20lb bag http://amzn.to/2gJ5tOl
2~3mm gravel 5lb bag http://amzn.to/2y3e3ih

Aquarium scissors http://amzn.to/2BXY1GW
Aquarium Tweezers http://amzn.to/2EWyAZe
TetraMin Flakes (gourami and shrimp food) http://amzn.to/2Gouypo

Daphnia eggs https://amzn.to/2IXY4Y2

Camera: LG v10 (manual mode) stock app https://amzn.to/2JrwD4C

Clip 3 in 1 lens photo kit. I used the macro lens for close up shots. http://amzn.to/2HPggiF

Vegas Pro 15 https://amzn.to/2Hwu5C5

The Best Growing Plants in this tank:
1. Ceratophyllum demersum (hornwort) https://amzn.to/2srT6HY
2. Duckweed https://amzn.to/2sl3G4p
3. Azolla imbricate (mosquito fern) https://amzn.to/2LapS8z
4. Najas Guadalupensis (guppy grass) https://amzn.to/2LLN8L8
5. Bacopa caroliniana https://amzn.to/2LIPFpj
6. Ludwigia Sp. Mini Super Red https://amzn.to/2J0SAfu

The rest:
Hemianthus glomeratus (pearl grass) https://amzn.to/2LIIPA5
Egeria densa (Anachris) https://amzn.to/2LJCUuO
Didiplis diandra https://amzn.to/2LJj4j2
Rotala rotundifolia (indica) https://amzn.to/2JbzLFF
Dwarf hairgrass https://amzn.to/2sjG2W1

Music
Gnossienne 1: played by Nikolay_G soundcloud.com/nikolay_g/erik-satie-gnossienne-1
Gnossienne 2: played by Fenixian soundcloud.com/fenixian/gnossienne-n-2
Gymnopedie 2: played by Kevin Macleod

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