If it wasn't clear enough in the video, I'm extremely humbled by your support. Your kind words and interactions have especially encouraged me over the years. I've seen the comments and talked to many of you in person about it. I just wanted to share my art. What I never expected was how my art could inspire so many. It's really more than I can ask for. Thank you SerpaSquad for 10 years! Here's to the next 10 and beyond. I'm only just getting started and can't wait to show you what I've been working on.

@cellarena

Жыл бұрын

Still watching, but you inspired me to make my own first Paludarium and i'm loving it for over 7months now! Everyone that comes into my house is always drawn to sitting on the stool i put in front of it!! ^^ Thanks for all the hard work and awesome video's

@Himmel.Himmel

Жыл бұрын

tanner this made me tear up, as someone going through the deepest depression right now your videos have always been a beacon of hope. you’ve revitalized my love of aquariums and nature and inspired me to make my own, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

@cellarena

Жыл бұрын

@@Himmel.Himmel You're gonna get through this!

@emilybitzel7242

Жыл бұрын

TANNER! You made me cry!! 🙏so much love!

@shontellepetersen4445

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful re cap video of your journey, been watching you since almost the beginning of your channel and can't wait to see what you do next. Enjoy some time off when you need it and thank you again :)

This channel feels so safe and welcoming. It’s one of the only channels I’ve found where it doesn’t seem like that animals and plants are just products to sell or display. Your love for this art form is contagious, and I seriously enjoy making terrariums as a hobby now :)))

@7ooANDROoo7

Жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed that too. The way he stets up his builds is always fitting for the animal and has a lot of enrichment. Other KZreadrs let they’re animals live in small plastic containers, which is just heartbreaking.

Your channel and you have been my inspiration for several years. I am an avid gardener and animal keeper. I am a retired librarian, farmer, teacher and parent. I also am challenged by depression. I am approaching 80 and as my stamina and strength decline due to aging I have found terrariums to be my direction in gardening. Thank you for sharing your gifts, vision and taught us your skills. May you prosper and thrive with God’s blessings.

@TheVega318

3 ай бұрын

Would love to see some of your terrariums!

I've only been along for the ride for the past couple years, but it's safe to say your content is some of my favourite on youtube. You have this fantastic way of presenting everything, and your passion for what you do is very apparent. You just come across as very genuine. No forced jokes, just information given in such a calm, humble, wonderful manner. Thank you Tanner for all the work you're continuing to do! Here's to the next 10 years!

I think SerpaDesign has a huge impact on terrarium designs and probably even the whole industry.

@carlorobertomartinscardozo8270

Жыл бұрын

Im from Brasil and Serpadesign inspired me a lot, so gratefull.

@lkawaiteacher

Жыл бұрын

He is often referenced by others on KZread. We are watching and learning.

What I love about Tanner’s channel is at the center of his love for the craft is his love for the animals that live in the worlds he creates. Can’t wait to watch for many more years :)

@MysteryGaymer

Жыл бұрын

Why did this comment make me emotional

This is one of those videos that brings half your subs half way to tears because we realize we're all the same. Thanks for this one and well done. The editing must have taken forever.

Your firebelly toad enclosures are my personal faves. Devoting that much to such an underrated species that for the longest time were considered 6 dollar throwaway pet store animals was and is still such an inspiration.

Hey . I'm writing from Kenya. Found your channel at my lowest moment in 2021. It was an ASMR video and I ended up watching the whole night. I still watch every week , never had the energy to make my own. Just wanted to say thank you. I don't feel so low anymore. Congratulations on the journey

@Poeticfloetic

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

@lyarnes

Жыл бұрын

Felicia, I am so glad you found this channel and that it brings you a little bit of Peace. I hope things are continue to improve for you ❤️☀️

@migwat

Жыл бұрын

❤️

You’re not a mere creator. You’re a muse. You’re a teacher. You’re a coach. You’re a facilitator. You’re a steward. You’re a friend to many seeking purpose beyond the material trappings of modern life. And that’s not an overstatement - inspiring people to connect with nature in ways that fulfill our souls is meaningful. You have planted a seed that has grown beyond anything you can probably appreciate. Congrats on an amazing 10…

@AngryMunci5

Жыл бұрын

You’re damn right

@averyolsen1408

Жыл бұрын

This 🙏 the impact of inspiring others to connect with nature can't be measured or quantified. It is so so SO valuable

@goosenotmaverick1156

Жыл бұрын

Too true! Tanner, has inspired me so heavily and helped me find a passion I had no idea was inside me, and that's helped me in my life so much further than just in the single facet.

@aarongilson7137

Жыл бұрын

This might be the best comment I have read. I accidentally stumbled on Tanner about two weeks ago, wound up binge watching his videos and now I watch them for about an hour before bed.

@jcote1974

Жыл бұрын

@@aarongilson7137 yeah man - isn’t discovering a new amazing channel the best??? So many worlds open up. Say what you want about social media and all that toxic stuff, but KZread is one of my favorite things of alllllll time. So much new to explore.

You probably won’t understand how much this video inspired me… thank you soooo much for making me feel better.. I am 17 yo and IDK what to do with my life, watching this video made me realize I am not alone and I can do whatever I dream of, ofc after a lot of hard work.. Love your videos keep it up man ❤️

@victorc4_1234

Жыл бұрын

I’m turning 20 in a month and I don’t know either 🥺 I’m scared but tanner reassured me too

@farbener5359

11 ай бұрын

@@victorc4_1234 don't worry, 22 ain't it either aswell but god has a plan for everyone. Some people don't find their purpose until 60, 70 or even 80! Hang in there. Also I hope I don't congratulate too early but happy birthday!

@victorc4_1234

11 ай бұрын

@@farbener5359 thank you ❤️ sending love

I'm a full grown man and i swear i literally CRY at the wedding's terrarium watering. You are both so pure and passionate, incarning what humanity has as beauty. You are whitout doubt a real artist and even more because your art piece are living being and you want them even more living as they thrive. You literally create life itself.

I swear I'm not crying, happy tears all over myself. But really man, you've helped me, and I'm sure so many others with giving some direction, just by doing what you love and that's truly an amazing feat. I've always struggled in life my self with my upbringing, autism, and mental health issues. But this channel has given me an outlet. A reason to go to work and try my hardest. Thank you, Tanner. This video was an unexpected yet very pleasant look into your life, and inspiration. For as long as you make these videos, I'll be watching and showing people your channel. ❤

@Heterogeneity

Жыл бұрын

I agree with all of this. I have a similar story and Tanner's authenticity and honesty about his challenges got me through what felt like impossible parts of of the last few years.

@anthonyjunker7486

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if Tanner knows this but his videos are really good for people (like me) that live with Autism/Asperger's and depression.

Man, Tanner is and continues to just be a straight up g. He's humble, down to earth, hard working, genuine and all around just one of the coolest guys so many of us love . He saw a vision and went with it. And he deserves every piece of recognition and appreciation he gets. Thank you

@rachealcadrette1036

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

I've dealt with depression for as long as I can remember as well. I can say your videos bring a smile. You sure know how to show the true beauty in your craft.

One of my favourite channels for sure, the passion tanner has for his craft and his animals is amazing. This channel is only going to grow bigger, and do you know what, the guy deserves it all, an insprational keeper of animals to be looked up to.

I think you’ll find that a lot of us are extremely grateful to you for showing us, teaching us and letting us see your living art . You have most definitely inspired so many people . I absolutely love your content. It is humbling and refreshing . Thank you so much for what you do , Tanner 💚

This video hit me where I live. I am completely in the same place you mention at the beginning, stuck in a hole of not knowing what to do or where to go, and I'm in my early 50's so it doesn't bode well. I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard and courage to keep going. I only found your channel last year after inheriting my son's 7 year old crested gecko and needing to do research on it providing the best care for her. We love her so much and she is just so intelligent and personable. Although our tank setup is nothing like the wonderous creations you have made, it is inspired by what you have done and is fully bio-active which she seems to love. The down side (according to my husband) is my new obsession with a tank fully dedicated to my growing isopods.😂

@berthaday3473

Жыл бұрын

I would love❤️a tank dedicated to isopods! Get ur self some isopods ( & while ur at it- get ur self a new hubby !

@berthaday3473

Жыл бұрын

Charlie - get ur isopods. That would be cool. While ur @ it, get urself a new husband!

@Kenny-yl9pc

Жыл бұрын

@@berthaday3473 Why do you say something cold and completely insensitive things like “get yourself a new husband”?!

@TheArtsOfCharlie

Жыл бұрын

@berthaday3473 I already have the tank, its got many isopods all breeding and living together quite happily.

@TheArtsOfCharlie

Жыл бұрын

@@Kenny-yl9pc bless you, thanks 😊

“I’m not crying, you’re crying.” lol. Tanner, you gave me so much to think about. I’ve followed your channel since well before your wedding, and I think before you bought your first home. You’ve been such a blessing and joy to watch, spend time with, and learn from. Take that vacation, my friend. You’ve earned it. I can’t wait to see how your channel grows in the future.

It's mind blowing to watch this and realize how long I've been a viewer of this channel. I remembering finding SerpaDesign at around 100k subs. You've been a source of inspiration for me for so many years. I can't begin to count how many people I've recommended check you out, and watching you go so far with a passion I only wish I could follow is incredible. Thanks for allowing me to love vicariously through you for so long. Here's to the future!

Not every video has to be a spectacular project that takes up a lot of time and resources. I subscribed to your channel after seeing the original native terrarium video. Those small approachable projects are super interesting to watch, it attracts new people to the hobby and would probably free up your time to focus on the larger projects you want to do.

@GangstarComputerGod

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I love the big projects but my son watches these with me and he’d love to build something smaller (I’m not ready to give up the basement yet.)

@dominoot2652

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I actually find it somehow more interesting sometimes to see a full ecosystem in such a small place.

@mrsmorris265

Жыл бұрын

That's how I found the channel. My son came into the house with a handful of moss and said "I want to build a terrarium." So we searched for a how-to and found Serpadesign.

@carlorobertomartinscardozo8270

Жыл бұрын

@@dominoot2652 Me too, small is great.

please never stop pursuing youtube 😭😭 watching your videos is so calming and relaxing i think its an escape from reality for a lot of us, at least for me anyway. you've come so far from when you started and im sure we'll all continue to support you no matter what happens. thank you for starting this journey and taking us along with you

I subscribed back in 2019 as a Junior in High School. It's been incredible to not only watch you grow as a person, but to grow alongside you. And it's comforting to know that you've struggled and it's so clear that you genuinely care and have put so much effort and love into what you do and this channel. I myself have been struggling for the last few years, but I've made incredible progress, and this has been the most motivational video I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for what you do and continue to do. You've truly reached into my heart and touched my soul with your passion. You are a genuine role model to me.

I'm glad you made this video. For a lot of people, they wouldn't have known all the tribulations and sacrifices you have made for your success. Things don't just fall out of the sky, you have to work hard and push boundaries in order to make your dreams come true. You did exactly that and it's inspirational for all the little people like myself. Thank you for everything you've taught us.

Honestly, I had ZERO interest in terrariums/aquariums before stumbling across your channel. Now, I can’t walk outside without looking at nature and planning on how to build a new enclosure of some kind. Thank you for all the work and inspiration you provide.

This is an incredible journey. I am so glad that everything worked out for you and you can just live your hobby and passion. You are such a great inspiration to me and so many others. I watched so many of your videos multiple times because they never get boring. Every week I look forward to a new video from you. Wishing you and your family all the best, you are doing a great job 😊

@silasfoulon

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't say it better👍🌿🪴🐸👍

Brother keep your content coming seriously you don’t know how many people you impact or impacted thru your journeys ! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Without this channel, I wouldn't have my aquarium and day gecko terrarium. It might not seem like much, but sharing my space with those animals and being able to house them in their own little pieces of nature, really helps me take time to breathe deep. Thank you!

The work life balance is HUGE and all us here waiting will be clicking every time you post. Congratulations on 10 years 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I only started watching SerpaDesign a couple of years ago, and watching this video chronicling the channel's past and your personal struggles has been inspirational. I am always happy to see people follow their dreams, including the struggles to do so, and the result being them accomplishing it. This highlights what makes us human. Seeing you builds a terrarium is what started me subscribing to your channel, and seeing the creative ways you work your magic in your builds keeps me watching. I am happy for you (and your wife, even if she is behind the scene, she is part of the accomplishment), seeing you buying a new and bigger home, remodeling it to suit your needs, and things coming together for you. I can't wait to see what you come up with in the future.

TANNER BRUH!!! TEARS BRUH!!! I love this channel and you are the man behind the magic. Your work is most excellent and you have touched many lives in a positive way. You have more than earned the right to share your feelings about your journey and the struggles you faced to get to where you are now. MORE THAN EARNED, sir. This channel is a blessing and does massive credit to the KZread community.

Finding passionate creators feels like a gem sometimes, but Tanner you are seriously one of the most dedicated, creative and passionate I've come across on YT. In all that you do, you inspire and entertain- we thank you for keeping it up despite your hardships. You deserve the world 🎉 thank YOU

I just wanted to say thank you for all the incredible ecosystems you build on your channel. Your attention to detail and dedication to creating beautiful and sustainable environments is truly inspiring. Your videos not only showcase your amazing creativity and talent, but they also educate us on the importance of taking care of our planet and its inhabitants. Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into your builds and for sharing your passion with us. Your channel has brought me so much joy and I look forward to seeing what amazing project you'll tackle next!

I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING 😭 Watching your channel develop and grow has been a blessing, you've inspired my own art in so many ways. Although I will likely never have the stage presence for a fully fledged KZread presence of my own, I am super grateful for those who have guided me on my personal journey. Thank you for being here and thank you for all that you do, Tanner. Your work, your channel, and your overall positive influence changed my life for the better. Sending you the most positive wishes moving forward ❤

hey Tanner, I just find this video absolutely beautiful and relatable. I feel like you're a good human being, and world's not full of that kind of people. You make living a better experience, there is no youtube channel that relaxes as your channel does. Life ain't easy, and it will never be, but you are an example of overcoming obstacles and doing what you love, noticing you're not alone and there's more people loving what you do. Cheers from Barcelona, we love you. Thanks for all your content and keep up the work. You deserve every drop of success you've had and you'll have.

You are a special man Tanner . If only everyone was like you. A true inspiration. Wishing you and your wife every happiness for the future . Thank you for helping me through bad times 💚

Someone else said it already: your builds are centered around the animal's needs AND beautiful. So many creators just scape something for the artsy aspect and then drop animals inside to compliment their design (e. g. sparsly planted tanks and then drop a betta fish in - they need places to hide and hate bright light!). I love your creativity, your love and care for your animals, and I admire what you and your wife did overcome. Can't have been easy to work yourself to exhaustion! I'm glad you are able to balance your work/life now a little better. We love you and don't want to see you burnt out! :)

You've definitely inspired me to make my bioactive enclosures more realistic. Your builds are beautiful and truly inspiring. I cannot wait for what you come up with in the future. I can't believe it's been 10 years! Congratulations Tanner!

I made my first bioactive vivarium for my snake because of your channel. He loves it! I'm currently working hard on my passion, so your journey is incredibly inspiring to me. I'm so glad you answered the call! Definitely take some time off, you've earned it.

Your videos have been an inspiration to both me and my girlfriend over the last few years. We made our first terrarium by following your how to terrarium guides and set up a planted aquarium for a school of tetra and her pet snails 2 years ago which was soon followed by a beta/cherry shrimp tank for me and a few other terrariums. Your pets are not just a novelty or decoration to you and you genuinely care and try to provide them the best possible life you can, that's special. Your animals are all lucky to have you and so are all the people that enjoy your content. So thank you Tanner.

this hobby isnt easy, and to get there where you are is really hard, but its worth it.

@andrejjenco3525

Жыл бұрын

cool nickname

Thank you so much for doing these amazing terrariums and helping nature thrive. I hope your channel thrives even more, as you deserve all the love for what you do

I found your channel 4 years ago, and even though I don't have any aquariums or terrariums of my own I love seeing how you build yours. Your videos are always very calming and I can feel the love you have for what you do. Your dedication to art and animals is inspiring and I look forward to when you upload a new video. It's been a blast seeing you grow and can't wait to see where this channel goes in the future. I've really liked this format of video where you tell the story behind your different masterpieces. Everything has a story and you are a great narrator. Thanks Tanner for countless hours of joy!

Protect this man at all costs, your channel has helped spark my motivation to finally start making my own terrariums. Before I was always intimidated by other videos I saw on making them for beginners but you really inspired me as well as my brother to finally pursue this amazing hobby!

You're a testament to hard work and perseverance! Not to mention gifted with creativity. It's really amazing to hear your story and see the success that you've earned. We're all rooting for you in a big way!

I’ve been watching you since you did your found things terrarium. Maybe it was called the zero dollar terrarium. I’m so glad you’ve grown and been so blessed. You’ve gotten through the good and the bad and still keep going it’s so inspiring I love watching people share their passion with the world and I saw it even back then. Great job Tanner!

congratulations serpa, you are the most kind spoken and kind hearted person on this platform. stay healty and going man, much love for the best animal channel on this platform

You keep on inspiring me as I 've just made two more terraria one for Selaginella erythropus & another for S. serpens and two actinopteris. I've run out of big glass containers now ! LOL Maybe I'll actually have to go and buy a terrarium next time. :-) My first bottle garden has been a great succes with Selaginella uncinata that has shown its beautiful blue much better in this container. The fern & the tiny peperomia have also enjoyed the bottle. Thanks for inspiring us all !!

Looking forward to what you do in the animal room and this year on KZread!

Shout out to the OG who have watched tanner legitimately grow up over the years💝 this guy has the best passion and knowledge to share

I feel the need to tell you how much your channel has inspired me. I built my first and second closed terrariums based on your tutorials and builds. It’s the first time I’ve been able to keep non-aquatic plants. On top of that, your recent desktop waterfall build has inspired me to rebuild my 6 gallon tank for a waterfall! You of all people will understand how much I appreciate the therapy. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope to watch your builds for years so you can continue to challenge my creative side.

List of people who love and appreciate SerpaDesign and hope his KZread channel never stops growing. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Es increíble lo que hace este chico y la paz que crea con cada trabajo. Fan hasta la muerte de el jjajajajja❤❤❤

You're one of a handful of successful youtubers who've stayed yourself throughout your growth. It really is refreshing to see. Thanks for that and the years of entertainment and motivation.

So inspiring 😢 You never know when YOUR video is the thing that helps break someone else's hopeless feelings and inspire them to chase their own dreams.

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@silasfoulon

Жыл бұрын

Wdym?

@dustintheriverrat

Жыл бұрын

Word. He was droppin it.

if anyone deserves it it's you, tanner. been a fan since 100k and im honoured to have watched you grow and earn all the amazing things you've been gifted with. here's to another decade full of art, animals, and nature!

Tanner, your videos were pivotal in helping me get into the hobby and improving my knowledge and skills. Over the past month, your videos helped me build my own ikea glass shelving tank (a paludarium tank) which was the first time I've built my own tank! It became a carnivorous plant paludarium and now lives in the staffroom at work. Today's the first day back after the holidays and the first time my colleagues will see it in person, I can't wait for their reaction. I wouldn't be where I am today without your videos, you have pretty directly helped me add joy (for the hobby) and love (for my animals and scapes) to my life. Thank you!

I subscribed to you about 7 years ago now (I think) and have watched nearly every video including your painting ones. Dude, you have always done such a good job and please don't underestimate your influence! You were literally known as THE moss guy and greatly influenced the popularity of moss and terrariums. Hearing you tell your story is amazing and it's clear God blessed you with this opportunity. You followed the right path and positively affected all your viewers, I've had so many long days and bad periods in my life and watching your videos gave me rest stops and helped me get through those tough times. Can't believe it's been 10 years now, congratulations and I wish you all the best. Thank you for being you and I will always be a subscriber

You're my favorite art and terrarium channel! You are awesome! We all hope through struggles, but I really admire your persistent nature and tenacity! Keep doing what you love and THANK YOU for the content!

Awesome channel ran by an awesome person. I have a love for plants and aquariums, and have always been made to feel like weirdo. Sitting in my office with all of my plants watching your videos is my happy place. I truly hope your channel continues to grow, because I believe the amount of work and passion you have for this hobby shouldn't go unrewarded. Thank you for all that you do for this ever growing community.

This channel has been, and continues to be, such a huge inspiration for myself and many friends I have who share the same interests! I finally got a job this January at a local aquarium store, and have been excited to start many more projects. Maybe even a channel of my own one day. Showing the journey and growth you've worked so hard for is an incredibly positive influence on beginners in the hobby, and provides a lot of hope for those of use struggling or just starting out. Thank you for being a leader in the world of art and education, and for having the courage to share the high and low parts of what your path has had to offer

I have always really liked your channel. I didn't have any idea that you had been going through so much.Over the past few years I lost family members and my best friend and then we did the covid thing and everyone was sick and I had it twice. It was bad and just as things were starting to get better I had a nephew pass away. It hit me differently than other times because he was so young and he was a good guy with his whole life ahead of him. Watching your videos has helped me to take my mind off of everything for a while. I have also built a couple terrariums and grown all my own plants from cuttings. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for sharing this video Tanner! I have been watching you for years and can only hope to keep doing so for many more. You inspire so many in so many different ways. Myself included. Thank you for showing all of us that hard work and dedication pay off and that it is alright to chase a dream!

I'm glad you didn't give up even when taking breaks to deal with the things you had to deal with. Love your work and always enjoy seeing your new builds, whether they're simple and satisfying or unique and flashy. I'm glad you're here on KZread doing your thing!

keep being you Tanner, we come 50% for the designs and 50% for you, never stop the aquariums, vivariums, terrariums please!

I stumbled across your channel years ago from one of your terrarium builds. I’ve been lurking and watching your channel grow ever since. This video was touching and very inspiring. You are a creator with love and the beauty of art at the centre, and to maintain that and fight for that throughout these ten years just shows how impressive you are as a person. Thank you for reminding us all that with dedication, hard work, and a mission to inspire and spread love through our passion, we can make any dream come true! Excelsior to another 10 years!

I really enjoy seeing snippets of what goes on behind the scenes because it really does show, that no ones life is in any way perfect. This video was more than just a story of your channel but it shared a way to look at life. Work hard, have hope, and enjoy every day that comes along. I think part of the reason that your videos are so amazing is that you don't try to emphasize anything, you let the videos speak for themselves. You present us with mind-blowing camera shots, fascinating designs, and tie each video together with a simple, yet impactful narration. You are the only youtuber that I can watch video after video without ever getting bored. I have been subscribed for a long time now, and have never got tired watching your content. Thanks so much for all the videos you have made and will continue to make!

Wow, what a story! I absolutely adore this channel. This world can be so ugly but with the channel Tanner has created a lovely oasis filled with the good of the earth. God bless him and his family.

I have to say, out of the many people I watch regularly your channel is probably my favourite. I love how genuine and passionate you are about what you do and I always look forward to each next video you make. This channel is also more meaningful to me than many because it was watching your videos that got me into the terrarium hobby... I randomly happened across the tabletop stacked slate waterfall video while going through KZread one time and it immediately captured my interest, plants have been a big hobby of mine ever since. Thank you for the inspiration and making such great content, I can't wait to see what you make in the future. God bless!

Congratulations Tanner, you clearly have a gift and we appreciate that you've shared it with the world!

I really enjoyed this walk down memory lane. The compassion and responsibility you demonstrate for your animals is one of my favorite things about your channel. God bless.

Wisdom from an older person: we carry all the persons and ages we've been with us always. I'm 70 but sometimes I feel inside like that young girl going camping with my Girl Scout troop, that teenage hippie chick, that scared brand new mother, the newly divorced woman living alone for the first time ever, the woman who traveled in an RV to find a new place to live, the woman who did good work and is now retired. I will carry all those girls and women with me forever and add them to the woman I will be as I age. So don't be surprised that you remember those experiences and lessons clearly, they are you! Thank you for sharing your journey, I enjoyed it, just as I enjoy all your project videos. I always appreciate the love you feel for your animals.

Hey Tanner, keep it up man. I've been watching your content for many years now and against my doubts have gotten back into keeping fish who are doing very well and giving me so much joy. So much of what I've learned over the years has been from creators like yourself who promote balanced and highly detailed content backed by science (recently picked up ecology of the planted aquarium and it's helping to make me so much wiser to the needs of plant and animal life). Look forward to your progress and wish you all the best with figuring out a new schedule that suites your life better, you deffinatly deserve all the love and time for yourself. Cheers man!

Such a beautiful and inspiring testimony and documentary of the last 10 years of SerpaDesign. I enjoyed it immensely. Your artistic animal habitats are gorgeous!! Thank you 🌻🌻🌻

It's been years since I started following you, I've never been disappointed by your content and you have all the rights to take some time off from it if you need it, it's your decision to make after all. I've been through some hardships and depression myself, so I can relate and understand how frustrating this demanding world and society can be, but you don't have to worry, your health, be it mental or physical, comes first and I'm quite sure we all understand that andsupport you. Anyway, I didn't mean to be heavy and I wanted to congratulate with you for the anniversary! 🥳🎉

I've been watching this channel for quite some time now, watching someone else do what I love doing myself has been more than enjoyable...and keeps the urge of buying more aquariums or terrariums at a manageable level, at least for a little while haha. Other than that there's just one thing to say: Tanner, I am very happy for you and dare I say proud for the progress you've made and I'm excited for the things to come. Greetings from Luxembourg and all the best to you and you're wife!

Glad to be a part of this beautiful journey. Keep doing what you love, Tanner 🙌

I greatly admire what you do, and I'm glad you're taking your health and well-being more seriously that I don't mind you missing an upload every once in a while. I remember being really worried after your hand injury and mental health stuff and I'm happy that you pulled through to the other side. You're an inspiration.

Thank you for putting your heart and soul into creating living art that resonates with so many people. Your videos have helped me get through some really difficult times in my own life, and now I'm making terrariums of my own. I've never been any good at keeping plants alive, but the terrariums are thriving. Thank you for giving me a way to connect my love of art with my love of living things. It's good to hear you're going to prioritize a good work-life balance going forward. Excited to see what the future holds! Thank you again for all you do.

Congratulations Serpa Design, I started following you about three years ago and your content has been inspiring and relaxing. You have grown so much and i am proud to see how far you've come! Don't give up and keep growing!

Hey man I’ve been a subscriber since the very beginning of your stuff and I have to say that you have been a huge influence in my own bio active terrarium journey. As a person in my age group I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone in your experiences and struggles. It’s hard for our generation but one thing we all have is that drive, passion and perseverance even if no one else sees it. I’m so happy for you and I hope you continue to do what you love!

This video is so heartwarming!! You are by far one of my favorite channels on KZread I can always have your videos in the background! You have grown so much as a channel and it was nostalgic watching your videos in the order you discussed them because it’s almost identical to the videos I watched that introduced me to your channel!! I first was looking for terrarium content and like you said there isn’t a ton out there and I stumbled upon your channel! Watching you transform tanks into beautiful landscapes with live plants and your thorough knowledge of every aspect of the video is so impressive and I love the way you break everything down. It’s the perfect amount of explaining without over explaining! Your tours of the animal room are always impressive too. I recently went out and got a fish tank from goodwill and I’m cleaning it up and resiliconing it thanks to you and the knowledge I’ve gained from your videos! I’m going to fill it with carnivorous plants such as nepenthes and sundews and some pinguiculas if i can get my hands on some good porous pumice rock!!

I haven’t been watching for long but I’ve already learned so much from you. Your work is breathtaking, you are clearly immensely passionate and knowledgable about it and I’m so glad you got to turn this into your way of life. I hope you’re successful with this art and channel for many more years Tanner!

Found this channel a week ago when a jumping spider crawled into my life and I needed to build it a home. I have watched dozens of hours in only a week! I had no idea watching vivarium builds would be so relaxing and interesting. I'm hooked. I ordered supplies and can't wait to build a more permanent vivarium for my spider. I also am making plans for a larger build for a milksnake after 😁 New hobby aquired. Thanks Tanner!

Thank you for opening up and sharing this journey. You have inspired and taught me on a deeper level. Keep going and dream big!

I’ve been watching your Chanel for about 2 months now, and finally subscribed today, this video put a smile on my face, and ever since I started watching your content, I’ve always looked forward to see what you were gonna make next, you even inspired me to start my aquarium! I absolutely love your animal room and everything in it!

I remember talking about your channel to a friend, I found the message, here's how I described you: "Serpadesign he's the goat, he has unironically become a cornerstone of terrarium building r/terrariums is damn near r/serpadesign" for you old folk, goat means 'greatest of all time' which in my case, get thrown around a lot, but it's actually 100% true in this scenario. Thanks for existing Serpa.

I love your passion for this art form. It is so infectious. I recently set up an aquascape in my bedroom and your channel helped me know what to do and gave me ideas for the scape. Your love for the animals and your craft are so wonderful to witness and I am so grateful that you've let the world in on this part of your life. You produce some of my favorite content on the Internet and are definitely one of my favorite internet personalities. You're fantastic at what you do and a fantastic person. I am new to the channel but I'm so happy for you in all you've overcome and accomplished. I loved this video. Keep creating; you're amazing!

Wow!!! Well done!! I started watching this channel back in the grim days of 2020 lockdown, when I wanted to make an indoor miniature pond, and I'm still watching weekly. I'm truly hooked.

Hey Tanner, I wanted to thank you for your channel and for getting me into the hobby. The natural and un-self conscious way you approach your art makes it seem so achievable, and I've been enjoying exploring what I can do. Your honesty and humility are really powerful in all your videos, but especially so in this one. Thanks for sharing such personal stuff, it's very relatable and it's helpful to listen to you speak so frankly about big topics. I really love your art, and I can't wait to see what you do in the future.

Thank you for taking us along on your journey! The first KZread video I saw when I became interested in terrarium building was your second video, and I had such a good time making my own after seeing your work. Your kindness and honesty have always shown through your work to me, and I appreciate it a lot. Hope your next 10 years is everything you image it to be and more. :)

Dear Tanner, I came across your channel two months ago or so and since then I am addicted to your content. You wan another big fan here in Germany. Happy birthday to your tenth anniversary (though it´s already 6 months ago). I needed to leave a comment specifically on this clip as I like to say thank you for inspiring, motivating and being real telling us about your mental issues (depressions). You have no idea how much impact your story about your journey during the last 10 years caused right now. Please keep going on creating such outstanding content, preserving and teaching nature. You are truly a humble soul who deserves at least ten more years (minimum) of social media success ;-) Lots of greetings your way. Best Marlen (aka the.writing.travelbird)

Thanks for posting this. I'm on this "finding your path" journey right now as I'm almost turning 40 and your channel has been an incredible source of relief and inspiration, so much that I started building my own terrariums. And as I view this episode it's truly heartwarming to know that someone I look up to has been on this crossroads before and definitely found a way. Thanks for the motivation to keep moving forward.

I have watched only a few videos of yours in the past, but the last day or so I've been going through more of them and have been so charmed by your humble and friendly energy. This video hit me surprisingly deep. You put a strong positive energy out there and I'm glad it's being returned to you. Keep going strong. And thanks!

Thanks Tanner. I found your channel when I was working and pursuing an MBA during Covid, so life was pretty hectic, lonely, and stressful. Your channel was a great escape to some genuine art and connection to nature. To echo what you mentioned in the video, you have done a great job. I’m glad you have the chance to share your passion, and that I’m able to follow along. Congrats on 10 years!

Tanner, Man your channel and your personal growth has blown me away. I was an RA at OU back in 2017 when your channel was really starting to jump and I did a terrarium event for my residents. I used your How to Terrarium videos to guide me to make them. I loved watching your videos and thinking encapsulating nature was so simple. I have done quite a few mason jar terrariums since then and most have done okay. I am eager to expand to a fish tank when I buy a house finally. You are doing a wonderful thing, I love what you do. I am glad you have found this calling. Keep doing what you love. You are great at it. I admire your respect and love for nature. Keep it up and all the best -Zach

What you do is a wonderful thing for the art form, the animals, and everyone watching. Take your time and we'll be here to support you however possible through whatever comes. ❤️❤️❤️

That backyard pond video is the first video I watched. Love hearing your story, thank you so much for sharing all these years. I recently managed to get my own space, and look forward to trying these for myself. Thanks for the motivation & stories.

You helped me jump-start my love for terrariums a few years ago and they are all still going strong. Your creativity is very inspiring and I can reassure you that all the dedication and sacrifices that made this channel happen have paid off in ways you don't even know. Keep doing you and we'll all be just fine man!