Show notes
Josue Gimbernard of miniBIOTA discusses his various tank builds that links with each other, interconnecting energy, water, and nutrients that circulate on their own. We also talk about the story of how he got started into this project and the inspiration behind the different ecosystems. Josue goes into detail on his miniBiota tanks including the Freshwater Lake, The Shoreline, The Coastal, and The Seagrass Meadow Biomes, including their atmospheres, reservoirs, balance in moisture, and temperature/humidity setups. These tanks are incredibly in-depth and detailed in their construction to be as close to outdoor nature as possible and is an episode to tune into if you’re curious about the science behind an ecosystem like these!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/244-minibiota/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:MiniBiota Website: https://www.minibiota.com/MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minibiota MiniBiota Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minibiotaMiniBiota Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miniBIOTAPhotos and Video in Episode:MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @miniBIOTA We Discuss:0:00 Introducing Josue Gimberard of MiniBiota1:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude1:41 Coming Up: Zoo Med2:01 Welcome Josue + His Career Path7:11 Josue’s Motivations for His Enclosures10:52 Layout and Components of Josue’s Tanks14:59 Replicating Ecosystems16:28 Atmosphere + Reservoir Constructions in the Tanks21:30 Size of Atmosphere Thoughts23:18 Cooling or Heating the Atmosphere29:33 Creating The Rain Effect32:23 Avoiding Slime Bacteria33:29 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub34:30 The Lake Biome43:18 The Shoreline Biome49:30 Balance in Moisture for Terrestrial Biomes51:31 Soil Depth in Grassland + The Mangrove Forest Biome59:52 Managing Temperature/Humidity Probes1:09:48 Potential Salt Problems + Salt Obstacle Course Plans1:15:22 The Coastal Biome1:19:13 The Seagrass Meadow Biome1:23:59 Risk of Salinity Problems + Maintaining Balance1:25:55 Lighting Systems + Future Lighting Plans1:30:56 Will The Tanks Ever Be “Finished”?1:35:15 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit1:36:21 Inspirations + Mental Load of Josue’s Projects1:45:39 3D Printing Uses1:50:13 Closing Thoughts
