🌊Coastal plants and animals have evolved to thrive in harsh seaside environments.
🌿Marine hermit crabs are social animals and feel comfortable with companionship.
🦞Marine hermit crabs are different from land hermit crabs and play a vital role in ocean cleaning.
🐜Crickets in the ecosystem help regulate and control the growth of moss.
🦐A camel shrimp is introduced to eat dead organisms and organic waste, promoting a self-sustainable ecosystem.
How did you create the sand and saltwater?
—I started by laying out a base of sand and then added saltwater, which dissolved completely within a few hours.
Why did you add rocks and seaweed to the beach?
—Rocks and seaweed are essential for creating a natural beach habitat for marine organisms.
How do hermit crabs protect themselves?
—Hermit crabs use their sharp claws and retreat into their shells when they feel threatened.
What is the purpose of go-by fish?
—Go-by fish help in cleaning the sand by scooping up mouthfuls of sand, filtering out food, and spitting the sand back out.
Why did you introduce a water pump and simulate a thunderstorm?
—The water pump and thunderstorm simulation recreate natural beach conditions and maintain the correct salinity level.
00:00I built a functioning beach ecosystem in my room over 30 days with coastal plants and animals.
00:20I started by laying out the base of the beach with sand and saltwater.
00:48I added rocks, seaweed, a piece of wood, shells, and moss to create a natural beach habitat.
01:19Hermit crabs were introduced to provide companionship and protect the beach.
02:01Goby fish with the ability to filter sand were added to clean the beach ecosystem.
03:13Snails were introduced to eat algae and maintain water quality.
04:44Crickets were added to control the growth of moss.
06:19Marine hermit crabs were introduced to eat algae and contribute to the ecosystem's self-sustainability.
