I Made a Paludarium for Vampire Crabs, Here’s How!
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2023
- Vampire crabs have got to be one of the coolest creatures you can keep! In this video I’ll be making a Paludarium ecosystem for them that even has a flowing stream! Throughout the tutorial I’ll explain each step as I go so you can have a go at replacing something like this yourself. Enjoy the video!:)
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I think you may have been ripped off. I just started the vid, but that crab you just showed didnt look like a vamp
There are 2 similar freshwater crabs, vampire crabs have bright colored yellow/orange color w/ their purple. There's another more common & similar but much duller crab called a Halloween crab, I think thats what you have based on the 1st shot! They are often mislabeled as vamps to increase their price $. The worst thing is that they need brackish water (or maybe salt can't remember) to breed so they are extreme lvl difficulty to breed in captivity unlike true vamps which readily breed in freshwater 😔
Thank you for this. I’m trying to convince my mom to let me start something similar and if I have all the stuff at the ready it would really help
Maybe some tiny raspboras In here
Plz make a vertical paludarium or terrarium
Excellent! How did you make that glass hinged door?
THANK YOU for showing the plant types! I hate when they don’t do that. “Just use what you want” I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO USE
Your vampire crabs are gonna live the BEST lives a crab could ever!😇
I reckon they have a better life out of captivity, but in captivity it’s pretty damn good.
@@DarkChaosMC actually. In captivity would be best (as long as conditions are ideal) because small creatures including crabs are often eaten and serve as prey animals, which is the reason why the lifespan will be much shorter than it would be in captivity. I'm sure those crabs would hate to live a life full of worrying about birds, other crabs, parasites, etc.
Yes
The first ever apex predators
Better than a Supermarket crab? Of course 🗿
i love that you explain your differences and always start with "the reason this is important..." rather than just saying "im using x instead of y"
Would love a video on how to propagate both terrestrial and aquatic moss! Having some difficulty getting them to grow...
I’ll definitely work on it:)
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Moisture is key!
No
Omg. I am a biologist who dive a lot in my live and spend a large amount in nature. ...do a lot of crafting....
really great art . I am more than impressed...
Vampire crabs are great semi aquatic pets. They are from the rainforest , have lots of colors, and are just really cool to have in a tank planted setup. Awesome setup .
The area they can dig in is very small tho. When i kept vampire crabs i gave them a large land area to dig in and they loved it. So many tunnels goin deep underground
Wow, this is really amazing. This is near the top of the list of favorite builds that you've done. Let's be real, they're all my favorites
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it:)
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Me too😂
Your content has inspired me to start making terrariums on my own. You’ve earned yourself a loyal subscriber! I love this build in particular. The crabs are an awesome touch.
Have any lasted long? What mistakes and fixes did you make along the way. I wanna start making these.
Beautiful, I couldn't help but imagine how it would look with a fantasy scene within the ecosystem. Elves, dwarves, dragons oh my
I hope that door you made is super secure because vampire crabs are escape artists. Also their babies can fit through really small gaps
They will push that glass door open without much trouble.
The glass door has no sizeable gabs at all. It also is takes some pull to actually open so it will certainly not be pushed open by the crabs aha
@@TerrariumDesigns You'd be surprised 😉 I've had them climb the glass hook one leg over the rim of the tank then push the glass lid up with their bodies until they slip out underneath.
The smaller ones calm climb glass using small amounts of debris. The adults aren't able to do that but they are damn crafty! I would put a tab of tape on each side just in case 😁 Trust me!!
I’ll do it just in case, thanks for the heads up!
@@TerrariumDesigns No worries! They aren't smart! But they are cunning 🤣
I would appreciate if you would make a video of how to propogate your own moss❤
Will do!😃
i would love to see a moss propagating/growing video!
Great!:)
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Moss Prorogation in Tupperware vid would be dope 🤙🏻
The vampire crabs looks STUNNING in that
Hope you enjoy the video!:)
Loved it😁👌👍
This stream construction is GENIUS! I've never seen it done quite this way. So well thought out and crafted. Amazing build, as always. Those are some happy crabbies.
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this is like exactly what i wanted to build, but i didnt know how to make the water stream leakproof. thanks for the tutorial
Amazing setup and the crabs look absolutely stunning! . Really like how you built the steam spillway. Ingenious!.
Awesome build I'd love to see how you propagate and grow your moss I've always struggled!
Great 😃
You seem so skilled and passionate about making these terrariums. I love to watch your videos, they always bring me peace. And I also started my own little enclosed terrarium in a jar with the tips from you, and it is doing well! :)
Beautiful tank love the crabs
Those crabs are so cool to watch, they look really happy with their new house 🏡
Gorgeous! I love these crabs! They have so much personality, and so much fun to watch!
Thank you for giving me a hobby im interestwd in finally, i love animals and the idea of habitat building but i live with my mom who hates exotic animals so i cant, but this is something we are both happy with and your videos are helpling me escape my depression rn. Thank you so much
Never use expanding foam without proper personal protection equipment like gloves. This stuff is poisonous even through skin contact so prevent that as much as possible.
Important advice!
Thanks for the tip. Now it makes me question even using such a substance in my terrarium. I'm worried the toxins will leak into the water and soil.
@@nandoism7731 these toxins gas out so that should not be a problem. It is (should be) safe once cured, but you should be careful not to let it touch your skin when it comes out of the spray can. Serpa Design uses the stuff in his builds as well and his animals are doing well.
Thanks
@@nandoism7731it wont leak anything once its cured
Really like how you built the steam spillway. Ingenious!
Amazing build, i really enjoy your style throughout all of your builds. Keep up the good work.
This tank is gorgeous. I look forward to the updates!
The expanding foam trick to shape it is brilliant. I'm used to that stuff with koi ponds and I have nightmares of trying to get it off but being partially dry makes sense
Love the crabs, I've never heard of them before. I cant wait for the update video 😊
This was such a beautiful tank!
one of the best paludarium video I have ever seen
A fitting home for such amazing creatures. I love vampire crabs and can’t wait to have a few of my own. The tips in this video were very helpful.
I liked the vampire crab addition.
Absolutely Beautiful. Thanks for the post.
Amazing setup and the crabs look absolutely stunning! 😍
Thank you!😃
Beautiful executed n explained and shot, you are clearly gifted....the whole process is so detailed yet meditative...I wish I could learn in person from u!
Wow! This is amazing!!! Looks beautiful! You have some very lucky crabs there! Great video!😊
amazing. love it for the vampire crabs
Amazing work!
Thank you! Love these guys and have never found anything on how to correctly keep them, till right now!!!
first video ive seen on this channel,. excited to see an update!
Amazing job man. Your videos got me interested in terrariums which I now find amazingly entertaining and beautiful portraits of nature. Thank you
I'd love a video on the maintainance of a tank like this. Do you have to do frequent water changes? Spray/trim plants?
Beautiful setup! You are a great inspiration.
Thank you!
Those crab are beautiful
Cool video! First time seeing your channel, really enjoyed watching your different method and style of video making. Great job editing the video I know it took a lot of effort!
Such a beautiful terrarium ! i absolutely love it 😍 also the crabs are so cool :D
Thank you!
Stunning! You have a great eye for details 😊
Thank you!
Look so beautiful and stunning ❤
This is unreal! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love this and am now going to watch all your videos! I made my first terrarium today. 😊
Wow that looks amazing I love those crabs u inspire me !!! Thanx for sharing
This is inspiring. Great work especially with the
detail
Best micro-stream construction I've seen yet. Thank you!
Am so happy, beyond ecstatic actually, to have found your channel. Oh the things I am going to build... Hope you have builds for different frogs, geckos and everything else!
no geckos😢
This is insanely awesome. Great work
Thank you!!
Great video - thanks 🙏
You don’t have to ask for liking a subscribe when you watch something like this you did a wonderful job. Very creative and inspire me to make my own. Great job absolutely loved it.
Love it, thank you for sharing!
that is stunning! your skills are amazing.
What an awesome build! How did you manage to build the door for this paladarium? There aren‘t any visible hinges, it looks so clean! Keep up the great work :)
yes that is what i was wondering too.
It's just clear tape along the top side of the tank.
pretty sure he uses a silicone bead which is strong enough to hold the glass e ven when he opens it
Brother, your work is absolutely incredible. Im interested in building a no filter aquarium. Gotta be awesome when you realize you built a mostly self contained, successful ecosystem. Yours are the most beautiful, most natural looking tanks I've ever seen.
Great scape and "easy" to follow, not that I feel confident attempting something like this myself but seems good for the ones who dare.
Thank you!
Truly a beauty 😍 Great job!
Love this! Great instructions!
great video to learn from....since i am trying to start a red claw crab tank myself, many many great tips thank you
You do beautiful work, with both your habitats and with your CZcams channel. Those must be some happy crabs :)
Amazing design sir. This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I've subscribe and will be watching more of your designs shortly.
Great job! It's like a place of relaxation.. ✌️🤟✌️
My 6-year-old believes this is so amazing and cool. Great job!
so beautiful!
WOW! Absolutely beautiful 🎉
I really love stuff like this is truly amazing
What do I think? Amazing!
I have just set up a paludarium-styled tank, and I think vampire crabs would be perfectly suited. Thank you for showing your amazing work: it was inspiring 🙂
Subscribed, so I don't miss anything else! Looking forward to more 👍
Love those videos, thank you!
This video was awesome, really love the stream terrariums but this one is even better especially with the crabs
Glad you like it & thanks for watching😃
Such Cute Little Creatures 😍 You've Built Them An Awesome Home 🤯🦀
Absolutely love it!
That's amazing. You made living art a reality. Nice job
i’ve only watched two of this guy’s videos and i’m already subscribed 👍
Such Cute Little Creatures You've Built Them An Awesome Home . Truly a beauty Great job!.
I love your videos :)
Thank you:)
This is a great Paludarium!
Thanks!
Beautiful, simple beautiful. Very similar as we can see here in Brasil. Greetings from São Paulo
Looks great! Since it's a closed tank the glass must be covered by condensation most of the time. Do you have any plans to address this?
Good method and amazing creative .
Just come across your channel, had to subscribe for more! Curious though, which plants did you find died off during the 5 week grow in phase before adding the crabs?
It's so beautiful!
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PALUDARIUM!!!! You have ROCKED everything we have seen you do!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! And YES!!! How to grow all types of moss, please!!!! We live in Arizona and collecting moss in the wild is well… Virtually impossible!!!!😂😂
Very nice :) maybe you can next time add information about light used for the plants.
Just a fantastic video. You're an artist🦀 & a Professional. Perfection 🤙
Wonderful and truly inspiring. Before I venture in would you please give some insight / tips on how you would maintain / filter such a set-up. BTW those crabs are beautiful.
You did a great job!
Thank you!
I'm actually going to try and replicate this build ! Very excited to learn so much from your videos. One question, after 5 ish weeks of growing, is it necessary to do a water change at all?
How do you manage/clean this setup? It’s beautiful and I’m looking into doing something similar but am wondering if you would have issues with buildup in the foam long term with just water changes.
Where did your get / how did your build the enclosure? This is so inspiring. Maybe I missed it but i looked over the description and re-watched parts of the video.
Wow ,man jus to see it is so relaxing , and awesome ! Thanks man !.
Another banger, keep up the good work!🤜🏽🤛🏽
Thank you!
Woah! Nice job!
My only question is, how do you keep the water warm wnough for them as ive seen they need water from 20-26°C (not sure about Fahrenheit)