🦀 I MADE VAMPIRE CRAB ECOSYSTEM PALUDARIUM WITH WATERFALL (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)

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In this video I make a Paludarium for Vampire Crabs with a waterfall. This Vampire Crab Paludarium is rainforest themed and created for anyone who's looking to make a Vampire Crab Paludarium on a budget. Making a Crabarium for Vampire Crabs doesn't need to be complicated!
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❗Don’t forget a lid: Cheap Plexi glass works well
❗Don’t forget a leveling mat under your tank
🟨MORE CONTENT
➤ Vampire Crab Paludarium builds: • VAMPIRE CRAB ECOSYSTEMS
➤Care Guides and Tips: • VAMPIRE CRAB: CARE GUIDES
INBREEDING?
This is an issue with all crabs and fish and if you are planning on breeding and selling crabs/fish you should always try to diversify their genetics with new animals. I have added a few females from a new line semi-recently (you'll see them in an upcoming video) However if you don't plan on breeding the crabs you can let the adults cannibalise their young.
CANNIBALISM?
Vampire Crabs a known cannibals and will eat the offspring and each other if they get the chance.
🟨EQUIPMENT & COST (USD)
TANK: 60x30x30cm ($32)
LIGHT: Kruger Meier 18Watt ($13.20)
PUMP: SunSun JP-230G ($5)
ROCKS: Grey Stone (Free)
PLANTS: Assorted ferns, Palia, moss ($15)
HARDSCAPE: Forest woods (Free)
SAND: 5kg bag white sand only used 1kg ($3)
TOTAL: $68.20 (Without crabs)
🟨LAND PLANTS
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Pilea involucrata
Ficus Pumila
Hypnum Moss
🟨AQUATIC PLANTS
Salvinia
Drawf Sage
🟨BOTANICALS
Dead oak and maple leaves
🟨CLEANUP CREW
Dairy Cow Isopods
Springtails
Aquatic Snails
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@IndoorEcosystem 4 месяца назад

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@Haanacho 3 месяца назад

i love this type of videos where they explain very simply. getting an idea like this but making 2 islands. thanks!

@IndoorEcosystem 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the compliment 😊 I have another build videos that's basically a two island build, divided by a little lake. I think you'll enjoy it 😉

@Mialee137 9 месяцев назад

Wonderful as always :) I just got the first few supplies for my paludarium so this made me even more excited to start! :)

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Cheers 😊 what sort of style and tank are you going for? I always love seeing what people come up with

@shannarafryer3111 9 месяцев назад

Another amazing video, thank you for carrying all of the Vampire Crab RU-vid on your back

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Ha ha vampire crabs on my back is a scary thought 🦀🤣

@TarasTankFriends 9 месяцев назад

Really beautiful, I appreciate you showing how you create these. Loved the footage at the end, too! 🙂👍

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Getting the footage is my favourite part. They are such quirky things to watch sometimes. 🤣

@TheSnakeOil 9 месяцев назад

🦀 gorgeous production 🦀

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment ☺

@AquaJoyClub 9 месяцев назад

The opening was uniquely you and the crabs. That paludarium is off the charts! The plants are so healthy that they look fake hahaha

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Haha it was a bit of an odd one 😅 Ferns are my absolute favourite! All of them! They just make everything pop and look really aged from day one! Plus the crabs love them and the grow so well in the high humidity!

@givetanks 9 месяцев назад

I love this tank - very natural

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Been really easy to look after as well. Just letting it go the crabs seem to love the fern chaos and jungle situation.

@MeganBrame 9 месяцев назад

This is SO gorgeous, congratulations! I tried to do something similar but was definitely too ambitious. Love your hacks!

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙂 Ambitious is always the best way! You always learn something important!

@randomstf3935 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic build! You inspired me to get Vampire Crabs 🦀. Can't wait to see more of your videos

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! What sort of crabs did you decide on? There are so many cool types getting around these days. I've got a playlist of other builds if you haven't already seen them. Might inspire you even more 😉

@randomstf3935 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem I just bought a 70 x 30 x 35 cm terrarium. I don't know how to set it up yet, so I will binge watch all your videos for inspiration. I will probably use some expanding foam since I am not sure how much weight the stand its on can support. As for the crabs I saw some at a local exotic animal fair but they were few and didn't look that good. An aquarium store nearby where I live said he can procure some from a local breeder, so I guess I will have to see what types he has

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@randomstf3935 That's a great sized tank to start out in. Plenty of room to move and make something really nice. Locally bred crabs will also be the best option. They are less likely to be shy as well. If you get stuck with anything just drop a comment and I should be able to give you a hand 🙂

@randomstf3935 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem Then I will ask right away, since it's not every day you can receive an advice from a master of the craft. Do the crabs need some filter in the water part of the enclosure or should I just do water changes? I would prefer to not do them to often so if there is any advice you can give me it will be much appreciated.

@EnMandi 2 месяца назад

Beautiful

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

@@EnMandi 😊 thank you!

@didoit 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic work! Great build

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! This one is proving to be very, very easy to look after as well which is great! 🙂

@didoit 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem how would you go about it if you needed to replace the pump?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@didoit that's going to be the interesting part. With the leca and filter material it shouldn't be dealing with any real debris. The pump is really basic too so has a very low chance of getting gunked up. I redo tanks about once every 6 months to a year. Most for videos so when the take down occurs I'll make a video on how the pump looks. In the past I've put the pump in a little hatch in one corner covered by a thin layer of soil or leaves and maybe a rock for easy access.

@Bio-Bridge 24 дня назад

Killer video bud 👍

@IndoorEcosystem 24 дня назад

This has been one of my favourite builds so far!

@morneschaap2944 9 месяцев назад

Love it! 😊

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Cheers! I feel like every new build ends up being my favourite 😅

@gk4204 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great build. I’d love to see a few more Panda crab vids as well.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! That is all stuff on my list ☺

@DRLscapes 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful video my friend, i have deep admiration for your works and builds. And dude, im almost jelous about how many crabs you have 😂.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊 Don't worry you'll have bucket loads before you know it! Thanks for the tank footage as well! Really appreciate it.

@DRLscapes 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem thanks to you , it was great to see my tank in one of your videos.

@craby6449 9 месяцев назад

small tip: uesing send is usually better for the crab, if you use gravel, tip of pereiopods may get hurt

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Yep! Sand is my preferred choice in most builds as well. Though harder to keep clean.

@craby6449 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystemsome species of snail can help you with that, but they have a high chance of overtakeing the tank so i won't recommend for non snail eating species XD and vampire crabs eat small smails but it's not there favorite menu so i won't recommend someone to do so

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@craby6449 ramshorns are the best. The crabs eat them the most and they don't burrow into the sand and reproduce like crazy!

@craby6449 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem but the point of useing snail as a substrate clene up crew is the burrowing behaviour of the snail so they can mix up the sand lol so i use trumpet snail for that purpose but there shell is to hard for the vampire crab. so they overtake the tank so easily XD + I would like to try some ramshorns at some small crabs tank but it's hard to get ramshorns at korea. so sad

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@craby6449 I have used trumpets before but they become a pest pretty fast because the crabs don't like to each them as much. I find the biggest problem with dirty substrate is from the crabs entering the water with mud and dirt all over them 🤣 so all the stuff sits on top of the sand and needs to be sucked up every so often. Not really an environmental issue but it looks a bit ugly after a while

@ramonsita625 9 месяцев назад

No foam- thank you! Hate the stuff! The result is beautiful!

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

🤣You can do amazing stuff with it but it's horrendous to work with and makes you feel like an environmental terrorist. So I'm trying to avoid it as much as possible!

@ramonsita625 9 месяцев назад

Ha! Exactly! Seriously though, I love watching your videos, they’re very inspirational 😊 I’ve been thinking about using leecha (🤔?) balls for a future project rather than foam and this video just sealed the deal! Thanks ☺️

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@ramonsita625 They are the best! I'm yet to find any real downsides to using them.

@javierrodrigueznoguera8611 6 месяцев назад

Ver nice build, could you put in some shrimp in that water?? Would help with cleanup a bit and look much better

@IndoorEcosystem 6 месяцев назад

Thanks 🙂It's a tiny amount of water and I wouldn't feel right putting a heap of shrimp in it. In total there's probably only about 5 litres of water in there.

@tmb00x 9 месяцев назад

Your videos are awesome! Super simple and straight to the point. Too many of these RU-vidrs over complicate aquarium/palidarium builds. You explain the the simplest way to do something, but also explain the better and best way to do things…. I’m going to start my own crab build. But what is maintenance protocol on a build like this? Do you do water changes? Or just add some springtails and let things go??

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I try to keep it straight to the point most of the time 🙂 Maintenance is very simple as well. I'm doing a video soon but i need to wait for my tanks to get overgrown etc. But basically you just change about 20-30% of the water once a week or every second week if you have a really low population tank. Then just trim your plants and moss if they need it. The ecosystem takes care of the reest! The pump being in the back like this will generally last about 12 months without needing to be cleaned but I'll rescape for a new project well before that. So if you plant to keep a tank really long term it's a good idea to make a little easy access trap door hidden under a rock or something.

@tmb00x 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystemthanks!! that’s great advice and timely response! Thats sounds just as simple as my fish tank maintence.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@tmb00x It's even easier if you choose the right plants! If you get things that grow like weeds you're in trouble! 😂

@cleandeskpolicy 9 месяцев назад

Really nice looking build and well executed as always! Did I hear a bit of hatred towards foam?;) Hehe.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Ha ha hatred is not the right word 😅 works great but makes me feel like an environmental monster.

@bmajql 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great video! One question - don't you have issues with foggy glass when you close the aquarium with a lid? I'm trying to figure out a build and having a clear sight instead of some black plastic rail just at the water level is certainly appealing. At the same time, I was warned that going with aquarium instead of terrarium might result in 100% humidity and water on the glass.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Cheers! I have a proper terrarium style tank as well and they both get foggy and condensation on the glass at certain times. It takes a little bit of trial and error to get the air flow just perfect. But the biggest factor is winter, you won't be able to avoid it in winter. The outside temperature in your home will be quite different to your tanks heating/humidity requirements, so things will condensate. You could open things up to compensate but they you lose a lot of heat in the tank and the moss and animals start to get affected. It is easier to manage on a terrarium though as you can just slide a clear cover over the mesh vents to adjust the ventilation amounts quickly. In summer it's super easy and it's clear glass most of the time.

@marilynelacroix 4 месяца назад

Can you add a water heater under the clayball ?

@IndoorEcosystem 4 месяца назад

I wouldn't suggest it because you may need to adjust it and accessing it would be a nightmare. Plus I'm not sure how safe it would be with clay balls pressed up against it. Perhaps you could create an easy access section with plastic grid or something.

@7Soundwave Месяц назад

Question: What stops the water from getting through the tiniest of gaps like I know you used super glue on the rocks but is it the black sponge that’s water repellent and the super glue is just to stop the crabs from getting through? 😁

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by all this. But the water covers the entire underlayer of the tank so it goes everywhere it wants. The foam/sponge is just to stop vibrations from the pump. The Super glue is just to hope the pipe to the rocks and the rest of the rocks are just stacked nicely and will hold themselves. Filling as many gaps as possible is mostly to keep the clayballs from floating out. They love to float so can sometimes pop up.

@MaybeTiberius 4 месяца назад

:O i will 100% do that. alot of people make it look really complicated but its actually really nice to see how cheap you can make it. and i just noticed that i have most of the stuff anyways. i have leca from houseplants, i have houseplants, i have an old used 10gal tank laying around that i dont want to use as an aquarium and put almost 60l of water in because the silicone and stuff looks a little shady but for the little waterpuddle inside a crab paladarium it should be totally fine because even if something leaks, there isnt enough water in to damage much at all. so i pretty much have everything besides a spare light and crabs to actually build this thing :O what do you use as a mat to put the stones on?

@IndoorEcosystem 4 месяца назад

Yep! You really don't need to do anything insanely crazy for a really nice looking tank that the crabs love. I've got a ton of random layouts now using the same method. As for the matting under the rocks I just use old aquarium mats or corflute (corrigated plastic) But it's not required if you trust that you won't accidentally drop a rock during the build process!

@magicworldbyjorg 9 месяцев назад

.a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊 I appreciate you taking the time to comment!!

@magicworldbyjorg 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@magicworldbyjorg will do, you to 😊

@magicworldbyjorg 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem see you....

@Sigurdvich 2 месяца назад

Did you use glue for the rocks to make them stay in place?

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

Nope. Just slot them in together nicely. I never use any glue when creating rock walls like this. If you stack the right it all interlocks nicely and is really stable without any gaps.

@justin94431 3 месяца назад

Is there anything you can do to fasten the cyling process, i find it quite time taking if i need to wait a month atleast before introducing crabs..

@IndoorEcosystem 3 месяца назад

Not really you need natural mould cycles to take place and plants to get established so that their roots pull nutrients from the water. And your clean up crew can get well established. Plus the nitrogen cycle in the water needs to establish. Though that can be hastened by using media from an established tank. You can add crabs sooner but you need to be prepared to deal with issues that might pop up.

@RicardoAgain 8 месяцев назад

If you are dutch I would love to have some of your crabs!

@IndoorEcosystem 8 месяцев назад

If I was Dutch I would happily part with some 😉I'm in Poland (not too far away) But unfortunately I don't ship them because of the super high mortality rates. If you can locally stores and expos are the best place to find them.

@nelng9197 7 месяцев назад

Did you drill a hole for the pump wire? Or there is a gap between the lid and tank?

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

This one's a glass lid so I have a little peice of plastic that covers the gap. But normally I use perspex lids and cut a notch for the cable.

@nelng9197 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! ❤

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

@@nelng9197 No problem 🙂

@pipeyto7 5 месяцев назад

Won't they climb out through the ferns? I'm struggling to keep mine in the set up

@IndoorEcosystem 5 месяцев назад

100%!! That's why I have a really good lid 😉 it's just not great filming with a lid on as the reflections go crazy.

@danielleskids42 7 месяцев назад

How is it heated? And how difficult is it to access the pump for maintenance?

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

I use a heat mat, i mention it in the video. I don't plan to access the pump for maintenance it will run until I escape the tank which will be in about 6 to 8 months. If you want maintenance access you can just place it in a corner with small rock or something over the weet mat so you can just lift it up like a trap door and clean it.

@mariaarieu2547 9 месяцев назад

Can you make a video on how to keep vampire crabs with reptiles or amphibians?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Nope 😊 because you shouldn't keep them with either. Just stick to one or the other and have a couple of different tanks. When you mix things that have quite different requirements in smallish spaces you get a lot of problems with stress and comfort.

@mariaarieu2547 9 месяцев назад

Ok, thanks!

@axjagfilms 9 месяцев назад

Have you ever thought about owning ghost crabs or fiddlers?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

I used to live where both of these come from in the wild, they are pretty cool to see especially fidlers. But for now I'm more interested in rainforest style environments that come with Vampire Crabs. If I had access to mangroves and other estuarine species of plants/trees I would try fidlers. But tank without the right plants would be a bit dull for me. If I do get around to it I'll try mudskippers too

@soysauce2168 6 месяцев назад

Is it fine if some soil got through my weed matting barrier? I think the barrier moved a bit when I was planting and stuff and some soil went through. The soil also kind of spilled into the water a bit. Just want to know before I get the crabs, thanks!

@IndoorEcosystem 6 месяцев назад

A tiny amount is fine. The plants should deal with the nutrients from it.

@soysauce2168 6 месяцев назад

ok ill do a few water changes to make sure it is completely safe. I probably will also get some more water plants as I don't have a filter because I couldn't really fit a filter in my 10 gal.

@IndoorEcosystem 6 месяцев назад

@@soysauce2168 that should do the trick. Salvinia is my go to option for nutrient control.

@sawyerswain6071 4 месяца назад

@@IndoorEcosystem thanks a lot for all the advice, I have had my vampire crabs for a bit now and the first one just molted, looks like a nice clean molt too! The only problem I have is that I never see the crabs, there just always hiding and must only come out to eat when I'm sleeping 😔.

@IndoorEcosystem 4 месяца назад

@@sawyerswain6071 you're most welcome 😊 don't worry if you have a female in there you'll have babies in time and the next generation will be a lot more active and less shy. I have 6 species at the moment and only the wild caught ones hide most of the time my captive bred ones even let me hand feed them quite often

@Tadeas-bo9yf 2 месяца назад

Hello, can i ask how much of soil you need for this build? thanks a lot

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

I don't have any exact measurements. I just add it in until him happy with it. But usually 2 to 3 inches deep is enough.

@Tadeas-bo9yf 2 месяца назад

@@IndoorEcosystem thanks a lot, Iam just starting my paludarium for crabs. Seen all of your videos and your builds are amazing! great inspiration! now i need just soil, and if i understand right, just some home plant soil without fertisilers, right?

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

@@Tadeas-bo9yf you're most welcome 😊 Yep I just use basics fertiliser organic soils. The more simple the better I've found.

@Sigurdvich 2 месяца назад

How do you clean the moss you ude

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

I just soak it in water for about 30 minutes to an hour. Then leave it out to dry for a few hours. That usually gets rid of an critters. It's not completely fool proof but it's pretty effective and I haven't had any issues yet.

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

Just stumbled across this vid after now wanting some. What heat mat do you use to keep the water warm as that's the biggest issue I'm finding when planning as no mats I can find can be changed . As well as this what rocks are you using!

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

What do you mean by "can be changed" when referring to heat mats? These rocks are just standard grey stone. The stuff the usually use for roads and road bases and quite often to dump i washouts. Landscaping places usually have it for super super cheap.

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem i look at heat mats and there all just set to one temperature for a certain period of time. However, I've seen elsewhere it's best to have a timer on it as the light may amit some heat. Also does the heat mat heat the tank and the water as that's another thing. Sorry if it sounds like I'm overcomplicating things I just want the best for them

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

@@swift-bc4rp No problem 🙂I have a full guide on tank heating that covers most of this if you want to check it out. You can buy heat mats with dials on them that allow you to adjust the temperature. Even then though I run mine at the opposite times as my lights for the reasons you said. But it depends on the lights. Some radiate more heat than others.

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystemthank you, I will definitely be looking at this later

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

@@swift-bc4rp if I forgot something just drop a comment 😊

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

Just wondering how sensitive vampire crabs are to noise outside. I really want to get 3 of these however its quiet noisy outside the tank. I dont want to put these amazing creatures in an enclosure if they arent going to be happy and live their best life because of the ouside noise in the room. Thank you

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

What kind of noise and how constant. This will probably just make them spend 99% of their time hiding so you'll never see them.

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

odd shouting but there's a dog so barking

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

@@swift-bc4rp I don't think that will be a major problem. They will probably get used to it if it's fairly common. You just might not see them for a while.

@swift-bc4rp 7 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem ok thank you

@darkknightgaming695 Месяц назад

Hey I see a snail in the tank, what are some good choices for cohabitation if possible I'm thinking about keeping 3 in a 10 gallon tank.

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

@@darkknightgaming695 species only is best, with a clean up crew of snails isopods and springtails. Earthworms as well if you want them. Shrimp go well too but you'll probably find 10gallons doesn't give all that much space for water as land is way more valuable.

@darkknightgaming695 Месяц назад

@@IndoorEcosystem thanks what kind of snails do you recommend

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

@@darkknightgaming695 Ramshorn are the best. The crabs like to eat them as well.

@darkknightgaming695 Месяц назад

@@IndoorEcosystem One more question do you think a 15 gallon would be adequate for fish and or shrimp so I can have more water.

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

@@darkknightgaming695 A 15 gallon made right would allow you to have shrimp but not fish. Fish you would need an absolute minimum of 5 gallons of pure water space which would limit you to really tiny fish species that are ok for nano tanks. You need to meet the fishes minimum water volume requirements as well which is tricky to pull off in smaller tanks. But shrimp would be great.

@jessicahellar323 8 месяцев назад

What kind of foam matting did you use under the rocks? We've got most of our supplies but im nervous putting the rocks on the bottom of the tank. After my fourth or so watch through this video, I noticed a black foam mat hey is down on the bottom

@IndoorEcosystem 8 месяцев назад

I'm just using spare aquarium mat for this. The stuff you sit your tank on. You can use corflute plastic as well. Or sytrofoam if it's thin enough.

@jessicahellar323 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the reply!! We're so close to starting this build

@IndoorEcosystem 8 месяцев назад

@@jessicahellar323 No problem at all 🙂 If you have any more question just drop a message over on Instagram of Facebook.

@rayradford452 9 месяцев назад

Can you put up the names of the plants you’ve used please?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Sure I mentioned them in the planting section but I've updated the description so you can copy and paste them easily 😊

@s.t.a.r.d.u.s.t.8 Месяц назад

In Europe where exactely ? How can I purchase baby vampire crabs from you ?

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

I'm in Poland but I don't ship them anywhere unfortunately. I only sell them locally in my area. The hve to high a mortality rate.

@s.t.a.r.d.u.s.t.8 Месяц назад

@@IndoorEcosystem Oh no, ok then I will search local shops, thank you!

@IndoorEcosystem Месяц назад

@@s.t.a.r.d.u.s.t.8 No problem ☺ The closer the better. I've done a few 6 hour road trips to collect them sometimes. But it beats getting dead crabs

@user-hu6qm3pq7k 9 месяцев назад

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@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

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@tmccandlish2144 9 месяцев назад

How often do you change the water if you weren't running any filtration? since you mentioned the pump is optional.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

Once a week is best. 30-40% just like with aquariums. You can stretch it to 2 weeks if you have a low population of crabs and a lot of aquatic plants.

@Cow_Juice 9 месяцев назад

This comment is dor the algorithm. Feed the algo guys. 😃 Also ☝️😁

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

😉 Now I just need everyone else to feed it too!! Thank you 😊

@azaria7528 9 месяцев назад

I bought a water heater that started making knovking noises, they start about every 30mins-hr and go for about 30 secs or less, i was worried so i took the heater out it started making the noises about a week ago and ive checked it and it looks like theres no blockage or plants in the heater, was wondering whether to return it or reuse it, also one of my crabs had babies about three weeks ago and its a small tank yet i cant find them anywhere and i have another tank to move them to

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

The heater sounds faulty they shouldn't make any sound at all. Is it fully underwater? Babies are super hard to spot but it is possible they could have been eaten already too. It just depends on how hungry the adults are and how complex your tank is. They should be pretty close to the water area though if they are still around 😊

@azaria7528 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem atm there are no animals in this tank yet because I'm letting the water parameters settle and stabilize, it probably is a faulty heater but just thought that maybe there's an easy fix, the heater is all the way underwater, about two inches under, only thing I can think of that could block them is the plants I have in the tank

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@azaria7528They aren't the most reliable things in the world. I've gone through a few over the years. It's better that they break like this though, rather than boiling everything alive. The longer you wait the better the results are usually. Especially for the land section

@Sigurdvich 2 месяца назад

Does the crabs like if there is a black background so that they are not exposed that much?

@IndoorEcosystem 2 месяца назад

It's a personal choice. I don't think the crabs mind too much either way.

@Sigurdvich 2 месяца назад

@@IndoorEcosystem have you seen my update on my paludarium on my channel

@gigimiyuki 8 месяцев назад

Hi can I ask do vampire crabs eat isopods?

@IndoorEcosystem 8 месяцев назад

Sure do! They are one of their favourite foods. I keep them in all my tanks but you need to have a side colony of isopods as vampire crabs will eat them faster than they can breed most of the time!

@Vesper_Nox 7 месяцев назад

Where the heck are you getting your plants so cheaply? Everywhere I look its roughly 15 USD for a single one.

@IndoorEcosystem 7 месяцев назад

I'm in Poland so pricing is a bit different but ferns are constantly on sale. Just start with smaller ones they grow pretty fast!

@TheNoilif 9 месяцев назад

What happens if you need to change the pump?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

The pump is a very basic design so won't clog up for a very very long time it will run for at least a year without any maintenance problems. But by then it will be time to make a new build anyway. If it breaks completely which is pretty ulikely I'll take it as a sign to start a new project. If you're worried about those issues you just have to place it in one of the corners and make a little easy access hatch just don't plant over the hatch and only cover that spot with leaves a rocks moss etc. Then you can get quick access.

@TheNoilif 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem Would making a DIY filter/pump housing out of something inexpensive like future board/plan board be a good idea? I see this done on other paladarium/terrarium builds. I am currently making a paladarium for some vampire crabs and want to do a river bank/fallen over tree stump design. I want the back 3/4 of the tank to be a river bank with soil, moss, and other forest floor plants. I like how you put the filter substrate in the water area and then add the weed fabric on top to seperate the dry from wet. Have you had any issues with soil getting into the water using this method?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@TheNoilif I've had little bits and peices of soil get in from time to time but it doesn't cause any issues. The plant roots and aquatic plants pull any nutrients out of the water pretty damn fast. Their roots usually find ways through and under and around the wet matting over time and will do a good job of keeping things clean. With the filter box you can use corigated black plastic. We call it coreflute in Australia and it's super cheap and works will for little shapes like this. That method is the exact one that I would use if I wanted my tanks to last more than 12-18 months. I think it's basically fool proof so long as you can hide it perfectly.

@TheNoilif 9 месяцев назад

@@IndoorEcosystem yes we call corrugated black plastic future board in Thailand. Thanks for all the info. Your channel is one of the most informative for these sorts of builds on YT.

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

@@TheNoilif Thank you 🙂I searched the names for that stuff there's more names for it than I ever thought!

@braddishner8597 8 месяцев назад

What size is the tank?

@IndoorEcosystem 8 месяцев назад

It's shown on screen in the first 60 seconds and listed in the description 👀 😉

@eliasmassa1568 9 месяцев назад

were in europe are you from?

@IndoorEcosystem 9 месяцев назад

From Australia but currently in Poland.

@drew-shourd 6 месяцев назад

You are shooting yourself in the foot burying that pump, they should always, ALWAYS remain serviceable. Myself? 30+ years making these, owned an aquarium store in Los Angeles back in 95', so decades of experience with submersible pumps failing, burning out, freezing up and just getting dirty, no matter how many 'pre-filters' one uses, the time comes. The only people that catch this, are people who actually have built these and shot themselves in the foot, like myself.

@IndoorEcosystem 6 месяцев назад

It will eventually clog up you are correct but this tank will be rescaped long before that happens. They'll generally run 12 months before clogging up from my experience. If you want really long term you can just make a little trap door under a rock for quick and easy access.