Arid Bioactive Bearded Dragon Vivarium

In this one, I finally address what has easily been the most requested build for the channel... a bioactive bearded dragon vivarium! I get a comment about it on almost everything I post. I came across an opportunity to finally make it happen.
There are plenty of ways you could make a setup of this nature. This is just one example. As I always say, do your own research and come to your own conclusions on what's a viable solution. I built this based on what I've found and by Felix's individual behaviors.
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign3 жыл бұрын

    After 5 years of non-stop requests, I've finally been able to make it happen! I'm sure there are others on the list I still have to address, but hopefully, this holds you off for a little while. I should be able to address another highly requested one in an upcoming video. Stay tuned! Oh btw, I could definitely see myself with a bearded dragon now 😂

  • @alexanderballance2996

    @alexanderballance2996

    3 жыл бұрын

    Saw the video, immediately quit the other one I was watching. Keep it up!

  • @henk4700

    @henk4700

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey red eyed crocodile skinks or aquatic newts (am dutch and for salamanders and newts we say salamander so i dont now how to say it) would be verry cool

  • @henk4700

    @henk4700

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderballance2996 afcorse thats the way how its need to be

  • @pumpkinchow

    @pumpkinchow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your set ups are amazing hands done inspiring I’d love your opinion on mine if you could check my videos out when you can I’d really appreciate it

  • @AquariumsandTerrariums

    @AquariumsandTerrariums

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thank you would love one of these curious dudes

  • @azark8155
    @azark81553 жыл бұрын

    the second felix came on screen i went "eyyy he's just a lil guy" out loud i love him unconditionally

  • @LOLnews448

    @LOLnews448

    3 жыл бұрын

    I read this with a brooklyn accent on impulse

  • @felixruz3814

    @felixruz3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    How about the 3rd Felix

  • @mel0dicHarp

    @mel0dicHarp

    Жыл бұрын

    At the end I literally thought “Wow he’s just such a little DUDE” 😂

  • @madalynbentz861
    @madalynbentz8613 жыл бұрын

    Let me just say... You are fucking INCREDIBLE and anyone would be lucky to have you make their animals a habitat. This is beyond beautiful and you seriously outdid yourself Tanner. Good job !

  • @jscritters5579

    @jscritters5579

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better myself 😀 11/10 guys!!!!!

  • @thrashbro

    @thrashbro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea only problem its alot of work and the bearded dragon destroys it in not even a week plant dont trive with dragons hahaha

  • @QueenDaenerysTargaryen

    @QueenDaenerysTargaryen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course👍

  • @bethanyhowell9540

    @bethanyhowell9540

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thrashbro Yeah my bearded dragon eats any live plants I put in his tank.

  • @kobetto1771

    @kobetto1771

    2 жыл бұрын

    language

  • @SirMasonic
    @SirMasonic Жыл бұрын

    As an Australian it’s hard to make enclosures for most animals that are not native, due to Australia’s bio security laws but seeing this has greatly helped me with idea’s and encouraged me to keep making things better for my bearded dragon! So thank you!

  • @rhyswerner1748

    @rhyswerner1748

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg my fellow brother. Hello! I see you experience the same problem!

  • @SirMasonic

    @SirMasonic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rhyswerner1748 indeed.

  • @carmenlaing2644

    @carmenlaing2644

    9 ай бұрын

    You have access to even better substrates when in comes to beardies

  • @intensecutn

    @intensecutn

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@carmenlaing2644not many people live in Central bearded dragon habitat.

  • @Destroyer2.0MechArena

    @Destroyer2.0MechArena

    4 ай бұрын

    I never knew they were stealing our sand 😂

  • @wolfe1970
    @wolfe19702 жыл бұрын

    Id love to see a 2 hour video of the tank, just watching him going about his way, or even some live feed switching between your amazing tank setups

  • @terrymiller111
    @terrymiller1113 жыл бұрын

    Mint--not thrive? Mint is laughing as it takes over the whole room.

  • @frogpalpeeper4249

    @frogpalpeeper4249

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah! I wondered what that sound was...

  • @Cheezitnator

    @Cheezitnator

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mint still needs more water than you should have in a beardy habitat. You need to keep the humidity down or the little guy can get respiratory issues. That's why many beardy setups don't include a water bowl either. You can spritz them with a water bottle so they can lick the water off instead.

  • @j.l.thurman2725

    @j.l.thurman2725

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have successfully killed mint. I don't like mint, but I value it as a herb, I was sad it died off.

  • @esoteric9333

    @esoteric9333

    3 жыл бұрын

    High humidity does not cause respiratory infections. Actually, too low humidity can cause RIs (too low is of course dependant on the species). A water bowl should definitely be included.

  • @MooKau_

    @MooKau_

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking that. And the Basil too.

  • @sethkinnear7209
    @sethkinnear72093 жыл бұрын

    I’m Australian and I can say this truthfully, you’ve outdone yourself!

  • @DraconisMarchVII

    @DraconisMarchVII

    3 жыл бұрын

    What does your Australian-ness have to do with it?

  • @lindyhuey194

    @lindyhuey194

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII I guess he is vouching for the authenticity of the landscape maybe?

  • @adamgeorge6377

    @adamgeorge6377

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII the bearded dragon is native to Australia, it's also a supportive comment so nothing to worry about my bro

  • @Goosenaut

    @Goosenaut

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII The setup is mimicking an Australian landscape - the bearded dragon’s natural habitat

  • @johnsm3568

    @johnsm3568

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII Wank

  • @FatesxofxthexDead
    @FatesxofxthexDead3 жыл бұрын

    My constructive criticism: I feel like this is aesthetically pleasing but I really don't think there's room for the beardie to actually roam unless you lose some of those plants. I feel like he's just going to end up walking all over the plants and trampling them. Tbh I think you should've utilized for a more spacious build -- especially since it's not exactly a naturalistic setup (those plants you put in + leaf litter). It seems more cramped especially with the size of the animal versus the volume of the tank. And even though it's your vision -- which has always been great! I feel like the water bowl isn't in a great place. The beardie has one other way to get up besides walking through the water dish so that means you've got a choke point were the beardie will walk through the water dish constantly which will lead to more frequent water changes, not to mention the gradual loss of substrate. This is beautiful by all means and I really love what you did, but I figure I'd give you a bit of my constructive criticism :)

  • @2jz-boi

    @2jz-boi

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you. finally.. The tank looks great don't get me wrong, but there is no room for him to run around at all, it's kind of cruel

  • @sasquatchdonut2674

    @sasquatchdonut2674

    2 жыл бұрын

    They will eat some of the plants like elephant bush, prickly pear, oregano, and mint. They can also just step on them lol

  • @landonmatthias9135

    @landonmatthias9135

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he's fine in the wild they climb over plants and puddles all the time lol

  • @mrjah4205

    @mrjah4205

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@landonmatthias9135 They definitely don't walk over the same 8 plants every single day in the wild.

  • @landonmatthias9135

    @landonmatthias9135

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mrjah4205 okay do you want him to replace the plants every day? I'm confused what your point is?

  • @nicholasvellios6555
    @nicholasvellios6555 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful build! I might have gone a little bigger than 90 gal for an adult Dragon, but you've really done wonders to maximise the space! If you have time one day (I know your life is a bit hectic right now), it'd be cool to see an update on this setup, and to see how the plants are doing.

  • @jesussalazar8054

    @jesussalazar8054

    9 ай бұрын

    90 gallons is like a mansion

  • @nicholasvellios6555

    @nicholasvellios6555

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jesussalazar8054 4'×2'×2' or 120 gallons is usually the standard now for an adult bearded dragon.

  • @appelpie2152

    @appelpie2152

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@jesussalazar8054no a adult needs a 120 gallon

  • @graciecrawford4785

    @graciecrawford4785

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@jesussalazar8054120 gallons is the minimum recommendation for an adult bearded dragon.

  • @niieszhe

    @niieszhe

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jesussalazar8054 Adults actually need a minimum of 120 gallons. They are very active reptiles

  • @LifeinJars
    @LifeinJars3 жыл бұрын

    It looks awesome!

  • @BaglessLady

    @BaglessLady

    3 жыл бұрын

    First comment :D have a good day

  • @LifeinJars

    @LifeinJars

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BaglessLady A good day to you too

  • @eleventyfour227

    @eleventyfour227

    3 жыл бұрын

    Didn't expect to see you here

  • @theskullkid7443

    @theskullkid7443

    3 жыл бұрын

    The jarmie is here

  • @frogpalpeeper4249

    @frogpalpeeper4249

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a nice surprise to see your comment here!

  • @dyrcosis
    @dyrcosis3 жыл бұрын

    Finally, succulents in a build! Now you're talking my language! Hopefully, Felix will be happy in his new home.

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    3 жыл бұрын

    He really seems to enjoy it thus far.

  • @sarahwong5592
    @sarahwong559211 ай бұрын

    Great to see how bioactive can be done for a desert animal. My daughter desperately wants a bearded dragon, so but thus far I have only seen bioactive builds for creatures that like it humid. This is so helpful! Would love to see more arid scapes!

  • @aralynrivers7162
    @aralynrivers71622 жыл бұрын

    This build is awesome! It’s hard to tell from the video, but it does seem a little cramped for Felix. I kind of wish he had more room to run around and do dragon things, but he might already- again I’m not super sure! Other than that, it looks amazing. I can’t believe you created the background from foam…. My jaw drops each time I watch your builds- you’ve got a real gift.

  • @TheSuperblade7
    @TheSuperblade73 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that you added plants that he could forage(the oregano and mint), and with the supers in there it’ll be a really nice set up. Just watch the water bowl because these guys like to like... flip their feet up before they walk? They walk weird, and are amazing at making a mess.

  • @2jz-boi

    @2jz-boi

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol mine walks through his salad bowl and kicks it up every damn time

  • @6ixsidejoey661

    @6ixsidejoey661

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine likes to wake me up on the weekends by knocking over just about everything in his tank 😂

  • @tasharoth4243
    @tasharoth42432 жыл бұрын

    Now that it's been a couple of months, can you update on how the plants are doing? I liked the video so much I used it as a guide for making my own tank setup ☺️

  • @kaleeshashort5787
    @kaleeshashort5787 Жыл бұрын

    I don't think there is anyone better at making and designing terrariums, vivariums etc. I cannot stress how much i appreciate this man and his talent

  • @angeljaceherondale
    @angeljaceherondale3 жыл бұрын

    I envy most of all just the passion and purpose you have. To have something that's beautiful, artistic, and passionate to dedicate your life to is honestly a privilege. And it's even more amazing to see you doing it and thriving.

  • @KevinDeLaNoy
    @KevinDeLaNoy3 жыл бұрын

    What a good one! Can we see a montage of Felix running around in it sometime? I wanna see him catch insects and climb around! Haha

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'll have to visit him again at some point in the future and get some update footage.

  • @felixruz3814

    @felixruz3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why me?

  • @mac0771

    @mac0771

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@felixruz3814 probably cause he saw you on sale as a slave on the dark web or somethin ;)

  • @sirissac234

    @sirissac234

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mac0771 This is the most specifically strange post I have seen in some time.

  • @MamiWolf

    @MamiWolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed! i got so amped when they put him in there. enjoy little buddy!

  • @averiltiong
    @averiltiong3 жыл бұрын

    Be careful with mint. Their roots can travel far underground and take over the entire area (if sown in gardens they can suffocate and overtake entire backyards and neighbouring yards too). Most gardeners leave mint in a pot because of this problem.

  • @arnicamoana7861

    @arnicamoana7861

    3 жыл бұрын

    beardies are burrowers, so i bet this will interrupt that process quite a bit

  • @BROWNMUFFINSFIGS

    @BROWNMUFFINSFIGS

    6 ай бұрын

    I always come back

  • @bethanyrichards5214
    @bethanyrichards52143 жыл бұрын

    Everything you do is so elevated that they’re not even just enclosures anymore; they’re art! Fantastic work

  • @bardofthe90s57
    @bardofthe90s573 жыл бұрын

    A leopard gecko build would be cool, too!! I'm fascinated by arid bioactive setups, because nearly all bioactive tutorials I can find are tropical only, so I'm curious what plants and cleanup crews people use for dry ones.

  • @chrysalies8152

    @chrysalies8152

    3 жыл бұрын

    i tried making a bioactive leopard gecko tank once, and it was actually very difficult to maintain - i dont recommend it if you use heat lamps as opposed to heat mats, itll cook your plants :(

  • @lizardqueen99

    @lizardqueen99

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrysalies8152 Heat mats should never be used with bioactives or any enclosures with substrate, it completely defeats the purpose. Heat mats are terrible primary heat sources anyway since animals instinctively burrow to escape the heat, not to access it. Plus they emit only IR-C waves which are useless for reptiles and don't even penetrate their skin, overheat heat provided by a halogen floodlight (or a deep heat projector of halogens are illegal in your state) is the only way to go since they provide IR-A and IR-B waves that penetrate their skin into their core and muscles and activate all of the mitochondria in their cells, which is especially important for them and their metabolism since reptiles have fewer mitochondriaper cell than mammals do. Besides, the only way I could see the halogen light cooking the plants is if the enclosure is too small. A single leopard gecko requires at least a 36x18x18 inch enclosure, since anything smaller is way too difficult to maintain a proper heat and humidity gradient in. Arid bioactives really aren't difficult at all tbh, they're really get problematic for bearded dragons bc they tend to trample, eat, and otherwise destroy all their plants lol. I have bioactive enclosures for my super tropical jungle Indonesian blue tongue skinks who have basking spot surface temps of 120°F and the plants are thriving.

  • @MckaylaExoticz

    @MckaylaExoticz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Sheikh Yerbouti this comment was about reptiles, not amphibians

  • @lizardqueen99

    @lizardqueen99

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, they're fine for putting on the side of the enclosure, but a CHE or deep heat projector would be better since heat mats really only feel warm while you touch them. I was just saying that they're not good primary heat sources since they can't be used with any amount of loose substrate and don't even provide the correct wavelengths of heat that reptiles and amphibians need like halogen bulbs do.

  • @MckaylaExoticz

    @MckaylaExoticz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Sheikh Yerbouti Either way though, you’re incorrect. So it does not really matter. Heat mats are pretty much useless.

  • @kendrickholland8750
    @kendrickholland87503 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted to do a bearded dragon setup like this

  • @alspaughstaci

    @alspaughstaci

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's awesome

  • @pipesbkvl

    @pipesbkvl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine would love this setup

  • @mikewedgwood697

    @mikewedgwood697

    3 жыл бұрын

    So do it!

  • @kendrickholland8750

    @kendrickholland8750

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikewedgwood697 I lack the time to do it also I’m more of a water aquarium guy myself mine has a custom built 145 all to himself with some 3D background to it and some pvc pipes I made into logs

  • @QueenDaenerysTargaryen

    @QueenDaenerysTargaryen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @pennypaton3079
    @pennypaton30792 жыл бұрын

    Amazing... That back drop made from pink foam is incredible. You out did yourself yet again Tanner. I live in Australia and bearded dragons in the wild might do a quick run to get away from predators or to catch food, otherwise they sit in a warm space and live their best life. They are such beautiful creatures. Bearded dragons and frilly neck lizards are my favourite .. ❤️

  • @cinder7258

    @cinder7258

    Жыл бұрын

    I also love Blueys and Stumpys

  • @cupcake9236
    @cupcake92363 жыл бұрын

    i just want like a live-stream of felix interacting with his new environment 😍 there's so much for him to do and explore

  • @angelamozmendoza1869
    @angelamozmendoza18693 жыл бұрын

    First time seeing you use superworms as clean up crew! That's new!!

  • @XtremeChiliPepper

    @XtremeChiliPepper

    3 жыл бұрын

    and they're an occasional snack ... if they stray too far lol! my beardies just love super worms! I have to spell it out to others because if they hear me say it they are right at the front of the tank!

  • @jrbp33
    @jrbp333 жыл бұрын

    Awesome setup tanner, you should do a video (even if its a mini video) about how you keep and organize all of your supplies and tools you need for making these. What tools do you find you use most in a process like this?

  • @zipr6723

    @zipr6723

    3 жыл бұрын

    Second this, would love to see the background of how he keeps everything.

  • @grenwood6551

    @grenwood6551

    3 жыл бұрын

    He has touched on this before. I remember some things from one of his videos on mosses. That said I find think he has ever gone into his organization of space, tools, and build components in detail. That is I have to say something I would be interested in but unlikely to be on his main channel.

  • @wadysawslewinski7323

    @wadysawslewinski7323

    3 жыл бұрын

    he has a video about tools he uses already

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5th06Nsec61mps.html

  • @hollybridgeman5108
    @hollybridgeman51083 жыл бұрын

    We literally just found a 15 inch beardie in our backyard this week! We are searching for her owners but in the meantime I really enjoyed this video for inspo in case Frankie gets to stay with us.

  • @MooKau_

    @MooKau_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dad had a large beardie in his backyard for years. Was nice to see it sunning itself on the incinerator when i visited.

  • @hollybridgeman5108

    @hollybridgeman5108

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MooKau_ wow! And it just stayed put without roaming away? That would be so neat!

  • @MooKau_

    @MooKau_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hollybridgeman5108 .. yeah... lived in natural area they are from ;)

  • @genesistex3597

    @genesistex3597

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where are you from? I lost my beardie a few weeks ago and been trying to find him ever since, his name is brutus

  • @MooKau_

    @MooKau_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@genesistex3597 oh, this was in townsville about 10 years ago

  • @yarfableaz
    @yarfableaz3 жыл бұрын

    i literally don't know anything about fish, plants, or reptiles, but i freaking love watching ur vids and learning about everything

  • @wick7201
    @wick72013 жыл бұрын

    I think the best part of these vids is the chilled ambient ending it’s a real nice way to slow the pace.

  • @nickturner706
    @nickturner7063 жыл бұрын

    Please update this setup in the future...I'd be grateful to know how the pods, superworms and plants are doing after a month or three.

  • @DraconisMarchVII

    @DraconisMarchVII

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, after some bad experience with superworms destroying my backgrounds, I definitely predict it won't turn out so hot.

  • @MooKau_

    @MooKau_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII theyd eat the styrofoam?

  • @DraconisMarchVII

    @DraconisMarchVII

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MooKau_ Oh yeah. I found out the hard way.

  • @user-nl7ch2pk8k

    @user-nl7ch2pk8k

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DraconisMarchVII in my experience they bite your dragon sometimes too :(

  • @nicolecurren4764

    @nicolecurren4764

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have had a superworm loose in my beardie’s tank actually eat into a piece of wood. They would make quick work of the styrofoam I think.

  • @heikoziegler3459
    @heikoziegler34593 жыл бұрын

    When I look at a tank you design I get a feeling of a real habitat in the nature. It is amazing how much effort and consideration you put into creating not only a tank where an animal can live but a natural home in which the animal can thrive like in nature. Thanks for sharing your expirience and explaining it so well.

  • @RedSlayerMan
    @RedSlayerMan3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing to see your take, thoughts, and what you envisioned this to look like! Love that you two worked together on it

  • @dakotarohrer5520
    @dakotarohrer55203 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! This is amazing! I've been keeping powder orange and powder blue isopods for about 17 months now and they've done extremely well. I ended up mixing them together in one container out of pure curiosity and they totally blended together. There's such a huge range of colours now. Purples, oranges, reds, browns, blues, indigo... it's amazing! I also keep springtails and I'm hoping one day to build an entire bioactive encloser that sustains edible foods. Maybe a bush of kale or some green onions, a cherry tomatoes bush, a blue berry bush or a small jalapeño pepper plant. So many options lol. But either way I'm still studying and learning how to encorporate the two together. For some reason when I introduce the springtails I have in with the isopods they don't seem to last long... I've looked around and they don't seem to be in there. I don't know if it's becuase they are not the correct type of springtails or if I'm just not doing somthing I should be doing 🤔

  • @somethingcats
    @somethingcats3 жыл бұрын

    The enclosure looks so great. I see many bearded dragon setups on youtube and otherwise and they are always so sparse and dead, but even though this enclosure is for a desert animal it looks alive and livable. Great job. I'm working on my terrarium skills so i might have a home for my animals that looks and is as functional as yours.

  • @nickfrka37
    @nickfrka373 жыл бұрын

    I just finished a dart frog Viv and when you said you used a dry brushing technique I just smiled cause i did the same thing and I learn it from years of painting miniatures and never thought it would come in handy here but the look is absolutely unbeatable. Your work is incredible and the information is unlike anyone else, thank you 🙏🏼

  • @SarahG0711
    @SarahG0711 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough. I have done an endless amount of hours of research getting to know my bearded dragons and how to care for them properly. First all about them and their needs, then how to construct a 3D background and now I am starting my research on you guessed it! An arid bioactive enclosure. We, as humans, bring in this little piece of nature inside our homes, so why not give them the most natural experience to maximize the longevity of their lifespan? I enjoy watching your videos, your work is the most beautiful form of art any artist could display: nature. I mean that's where "art" comes from, right?

  • @carnivorousjellybean1599
    @carnivorousjellybean15993 жыл бұрын

    I remember in your AAH interview you said the most requested videos get the least interaction. So here! Have some interaction from me

  • @FreshDesignLLC
    @FreshDesignLLC3 жыл бұрын

    Bearded dragons YES! Been waiting for this tanner.

  • @kkmeilicke
    @kkmeilicke3 жыл бұрын

    Just stunning! I love how well Felix blends into his new habitat. You got the colors on that background and the top substrate just right. The added pops of green from the plants complement it perfectly. Well done!

  • @anesthetized7053
    @anesthetized70533 жыл бұрын

    i like that you focued on making every inch of the tank useable and also fit the aesthetic. i sometimes see tanks that sacrifice floor space but you did a great job using the overhang / stair step to leave the floor of the tank relatively open. and having the second layer be so wide is really cool so the lizard can spread out and bask comfortably. awesome job!

  • @brianwilliams2076
    @brianwilliams20763 жыл бұрын

    This is the best Bearded Dragon tank I’ve ever seen in my life, well done man!!!

  • @wheelchair_charlie
    @wheelchair_charlie3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous build! The last shot of Felix says it all! He loves it and he looks like a lizard king in his castle!

  • @possum2407
    @possum24072 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to watch how your technique has developed and streamlined over the years. Beautiful and inspiring work!!

  • @Orangutan_Stella
    @Orangutan_Stella Жыл бұрын

    Above and beyond !! Absolutely beautifully put together and the final product is wonderous!

  • @polak97
    @polak973 жыл бұрын

    This is incredible! He’s lucky to have such a chill bearded dragon. Mine would have absolutely destroyed the terrarium lol

  • @garretth5796
    @garretth57963 жыл бұрын

    Right when I'm planning to do a bioactive Viv for my Mexican black kingsnake. This is perfect

  • @sub-levelexotics5375

    @sub-levelexotics5375

    2 жыл бұрын

    id watch his vid on the enclosure for his kingsnake for his solution to the common problem of snakes destroying plants

  • @MamiWolf
    @MamiWolf2 жыл бұрын

    wow! what an incredible build. thanks for the video, i'm stoked to redesign my beardies tank now, with your helpful guidance. the sub recipe and addition of bugs, excites me. i think my beardie will really love this element. thanks for naming all the bugs and plants as well! great video!

  • @hendyrulz
    @hendyrulz3 жыл бұрын

    What a little cutie Felix is! Nice rebuild of the old tank. Not so keen on that fine red exoterra dust (if its exoterra) and while it looks the part it causes issue for some beardies (irritated eyes etc). The (Beardie) love of my life passed away from a liver cancer 30th march or he would have been getting a remodelling. I still have his tank and cabinet but I cant even think about anything to do with another dragon or changing his house. Too soon..... really admire your work though. Maybe one day...

  • @jmahonatam
    @jmahonatam3 жыл бұрын

    Omg Felix is so cute, he deserves a tank this good

  • @felixruz3814

    @felixruz3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @averymorgan4892
    @averymorgan48923 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE THIS BUILD!!!! I think if you were to try and remake something similar this for your further beardy I would make a few adjustments. I would cut back on the sand. Although sand is found in their natural habitat the sand is not in large piles. Sand is also known to give beardies impaction. I would also add backgrounds to all three sides of the tank. Seeing they’re reflection makes them think there is another beardy there and it stresses them out. I wish you the best of luck in your future builders ☺️

  • @madusalove1560

    @madusalove1560

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good advice😉

  • @rosschandler6657
    @rosschandler66573 жыл бұрын

    This video couldn’t have come at a better time 🙌 just ordered the new viv for my bearded dragon and will be building my own 3D background! Will be following this step by step!

  • @stevensw8396
    @stevensw83963 жыл бұрын

    I really like how you not only make your habitats great to look at but also are great for the animals needs.

  • @mitchpaul3904
    @mitchpaul39043 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is just plain amazing! Who ever thought that an arid, desert style tank could look so great. If I ever keep a Beardie again, I want him to have at least half as good of a tank as this one. Thanks for all you do Tanner.

  • @emorose120
    @emorose1203 жыл бұрын

    Felix is one gorgeous Beardie!!! I had no idea there were such morphs. He is so pretty and the tank definitely matches him.^-^💚💙💜🌹

  • @felixruz3814

    @felixruz3814

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh really? Thank you so much

  • @gardengirl5330
    @gardengirl53303 жыл бұрын

    NICE!! This has got to be one of my favorite Serpa builds. I love the variety in the plants and the cleanup crew.

  • @thenightscythe2030
    @thenightscythe20303 жыл бұрын

    I love how this came together! Really enjoy the layering made

  • @jadeeden6308
    @jadeeden63083 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tanner, I was wondering if you could do a video in the future about what types of plants you choose for your builds and why. Which plants do you find work best in terrariums, which ones interest you the most, cause the least problems, or work best for certain animals. With all your wonderful builds over the years I would love to hear your expertise. Basically a PLANT video lol. Love all your content! It's so peaceful, creative and inspiring ! So glad you made a channel to share with us ^_^

  • @giovannitupanno3318
    @giovannitupanno33183 жыл бұрын

    Dude! That background is amazing! 😍😍😍

  • @donbriggs6687
    @donbriggs66873 жыл бұрын

    By far the best Beardie setup I have seen. Probably my fave background I have seen on the internet so far. Fantastic work.

  • @brir9712
    @brir97122 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t checked KZread in a while and when I finally did this motivated me to get my beardie into a new enclosure. Love that you used your first tank it looks so incredible!

  • @BBRWild
    @BBRWild3 жыл бұрын

    Wow 😯My bearded dragon wants thiiis !

  • @ducky8552

    @ducky8552

    2 жыл бұрын

    eet

  • @MRGUSTAVOCHICKENFRING

    @MRGUSTAVOCHICKENFRING

    2 жыл бұрын

    my bearded dragon wants a benz!

  • @colt8067
    @colt80673 жыл бұрын

    you have truly mastered this art

  • @KaiKai217
    @KaiKai2173 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely my favorite enclosure you've done so far Tanner! It's so beautifully done! I hope to see more arid-desert enclosures from you in the future!

  • @squidney2319
    @squidney23192 жыл бұрын

    This is seriously a work of art like every other setup you build. You have an awesome talent and a great way of making everything look so natural. Keep up the incredible work!

  • @Aliciahalie
    @Aliciahalie3 жыл бұрын

    I’m SO excited for this video!!

  • @PeterTheFrog
    @PeterTheFrog3 жыл бұрын

    You’ve gotten really good at making those backgrounds!

  • @stbananastein
    @stbananastein3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is beautiful. The hard work and attention to detail that goes into these builds, my word

  • @AleeshaSattva
    @AleeshaSattva3 жыл бұрын

    I've had a few bearded dragons and oh my gosh they would have loved this set up. well done!

  • @stuckinthelazycorneragain4016
    @stuckinthelazycorneragain40163 жыл бұрын

    This is incredibly creative and very good inspiration for aspiring 'builders". The only complaint is I personally would have gone for a larger size. Still I can tell a lot of thought went into this so props for that!

  • @CJ-R

    @CJ-R

    Жыл бұрын

    Drink draino

  • @michaelbinder8433
    @michaelbinder84333 жыл бұрын

    It's so impressive how good tanner has gotten in these past few years. I can't wait to see what he achieves in the future.

  • @Sushiphu
    @Sushiphu3 жыл бұрын

    I haven't commented before, but I needed this. Hopefully I'll be getting a larger place and therefor will have room to give my beardie an upgrade.

  • @mindybuda1112
    @mindybuda1112 Жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!! I’m starting the plans to make my boy’s enclosure bio active

  • @user-gt1cz7ey1o
    @user-gt1cz7ey1o3 жыл бұрын

    Finally Thank you for doing this after so long

  • @leogeck7350
    @leogeck73503 жыл бұрын

    Goddamn, how didn't you get tons of job offers from zoos and exhibitions yet?! It's absolutely stunning, and I'm not even finished watching!

  • @meekaboi
    @meekaboi3 жыл бұрын

    Everything you do is so insanely detailed. Love this build.

  • @neurotoksyn
    @neurotoksyn10 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you did an arid setup the niche is overlooked in the tank hobby

  • @henk4700
    @henk47003 жыл бұрын

    Already enjoying the video as always even in the begining

  • @fritzhollmann4908
    @fritzhollmann49083 жыл бұрын

    Imagine being as gifted as him...

  • @juliecoutelas5033
    @juliecoutelas5033 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to you, I am getting my own bearded dragon and I’ve learned so much, your the best reptile person

  • @fatimahmohammed5208
    @fatimahmohammed52082 жыл бұрын

    YOU'RE VIDEOS ARE AMAZING I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! My favorite part is the little montage at the end of the animal exploring their new habitat! Seriously adorable PLEASE NEVER STOP WITH THIS TYPE OF CONTENT.

  • @Reptile_Gecko
    @Reptile_Gecko3 жыл бұрын

    It looks cool, but personally I just feel it's a bit small, and the beardie would sadly probably need an upgrade out of it, since the bare minimum for an adult beardies is 4x2x2ft which is about 120 gallons, but even then I've seen plenty of people start suggesting 5x2/3x3ft or even at least 6ft long enclosures for some adult beardies, imo, it probably would have been nice, if the tank could be used for quite a while, but that's my opinion, I've just seen people suggest point 6+ month old beardies in their adult enclosures, to save money and resources, but the nice thing is going bioactive isn't incredibly difficult as you don't need plants (some beardies can be big plant eaters haha), so being able to just have the clean-up crew and just give them some food additions, is definitely worth it imo. As having a beardie even just in a 4x2x2ft enclosure can get quite pricey, since beardies can require at least 6 inches if not ideally 8+ inches of depth to their substrate, which can definitely get expensive when changing out the substrate, if using an adequate mix, since for example excavator clay can be good for the large extensive burrows beardies are capable of, but it can e quite a pricey thing to buy. This is just my views on this, plus ofc the old beardie enclosure had reptile carpet or a sand mat as the bedding, basically both of those aren't adequate for a beardie or really any reptiles, since they can be quite risky, to name some things, reptile carpet can tear out nails ad teeth, sand mats have rocks etc on them which can easily fall off and be ingested and potentially cause impaction or internal injuries, as well as both are basically impossible to clean properly and need to be swapped out every time they go to the bathroom in a similar fashion to paper towels, but they are more expensive and if they aren't swapped out can become big bacteria breeding grounds which can start to take effect on their health, your own or easily cause infection on any sort of open wound which can be caused by a nail or tooth being ripped out by the carpet. And idk what they were, but I doubt the pellets in the dish are very good, beardies should have a variety of fresh healthy vegetables on their plant side of their diet, and a healthy variety of gut loaded bugs on their bug/meat side of their diet. Staple bugs being like Dubia roaches, Turkistan roaches, Wood roaches, Discoid roaches, Crickets, Locusts, Grasshoppers, Silk worms, Bsfl aka Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Calci worms or Phoenix worms). As well as horn worms and mealworms are now and the treats, plus wax worms and super worms are rare treats, because of how fatty and addictive they are. Butter worms and Super mealworms are bugs to avoid, I believe all these bits on bugs are similar if not the same when it comes to what is staple, treats and avoid for any insectivore or omnivore that eats bugs. 🤷‍♀️ Just thought I'd throw in the thing about the bugs in case it could potentially help anyone.

  • @lizardqueen99

    @lizardqueen99

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree that it's too small. It's a beautiful enclosure but the dragon has basically nowhere to go.

  • @thetechimals1966

    @thetechimals1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro its a lizard, its not like its a human child

  • @lizardqueen99

    @lizardqueen99

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thetechimals1966 Dude what kind of thing to say is that, it's a living thing just as much as a human child is, taking care of an animal is just adopting a child into your care that happens to not be human. It depends upon you for every single individual aspect of its existence, it's our responsibility as their provider to give them the absolute best care we can, and that includes providing the best food, proper humidity and moisture, the proper substrate for burrowing, proper UVB radiation based on its Ferguson zone, overhead halogen lighting to provide IR-A and IR-B waves to fully power their muscles and metabolism, and a large enriching enclosure that's big enough to warrant it can't just be on one side and take 4 steps and be on the other side. Keeping a pet isn't a right, it's a luxury, and it's our responsibility to make sure they're able to engage in all of their natural behaviors as they would in the wild and ensure that they remain as healthy as possible so they can live a long and happy life, whether it be a dog, a fish, a bird, a reptile, or even an insect.

  • @thetechimals1966

    @thetechimals1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lizardqueen99 Are you seriously comparing a $60 petstore creature to a human child? Come on, man. Proper care for your pet is super important, but its no where near as important as raising your own child. He probably knows how to take care of a beardie by now, so there's no need to criticize the size of his tank. He makes enclosures for a living, for pete's sake.

  • @yeetmareet2353

    @yeetmareet2353

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lizardqueen99 you people honestly make me ashamed of owning a beardie. You all act like theyre made of glass and they need a 10 acre cage. I've owned my beardie for six years and she gets along quite well with a 40 gallon tank. Stop acting like a biologist and just chill out! Theyre lizards!

  • @1014p
    @1014p3 жыл бұрын

    Looks cool, but if I recall he will triple in size at least. All those plants covering floor area wouldn’t he end up trampling the scape?

  • @valeriebolejack5957

    @valeriebolejack5957

    2 жыл бұрын

    From what he said, I believe the plants will establish and grow as well.

  • @TallTr33zz
    @TallTr33zz2 жыл бұрын

    Very motivational and gives me lots of ideas for when I am going to make my own but also not giving me a bunch of information I don’t need which I love

  • @dr_fish
    @dr_fish3 жыл бұрын

    Bioactive Button Quail enclosure next?

  • @MassachusettsTrainVideos1136

    @MassachusettsTrainVideos1136

    3 жыл бұрын

    that would be cool

  • @Joao-Coelho.
    @Joao-Coelho.3 жыл бұрын

    I loved the terrarium decor but I think the bearded dragon doesn't have much space to walk!

  • @JTSWebSeries
    @JTSWebSeries2 жыл бұрын

    Love the tank! Totally love the natural feel of it. You did an amazing job and gave me some great inspiration for my future leopard gecko bioactive tank!

  • @cmsmith2077
    @cmsmith20772 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful! I just got so many great ideas, thank you!

  • @shawnclarke7
    @shawnclarke73 жыл бұрын

    I am curious how this will hold up to the bearded dragon's claws. I have seen other videos where the bearded dragon has completely scratched the acrylic doors on it's enclosure that it looks like frosted glass.

  • @moritzlaszlo3115
    @moritzlaszlo31153 жыл бұрын

    Without being roud, this is the first setup I do not like. I think it's to small for the animal. There should be more free space at the bottom. There must be cover too, but in a setup like this there should be at least the same space free of obsticals. The overhang makes it to dark in my opinion. Once again, I do not want to be mean, I'm just giving my honest opinion.

  • @AuroraExotics
    @AuroraExotics3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous build!

  • @melissaraelindyblues
    @melissaraelindyblues3 жыл бұрын

    So excited! I really hope you keep getting more and more detailed. I’m here for it!

  • @gorillatakeshi3132
    @gorillatakeshi31323 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the plants weren't necessary at all, they kind of overcomplicate the whole enclosure design, and I doubt they'll last very long considering how much agamids dig

  • @iloveghost258

    @iloveghost258

    3 жыл бұрын

    If they work for him that’s he’s choice it’s his choice the plants help mimic the natural environment . Stop spreading hate have nothing nice to say say nothing at all

  • @gorillatakeshi3132

    @gorillatakeshi3132

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@iloveghost258 I'm not saying he can't do it and if the animal's happy I'm happy, I'm just saying that if he wanted to accurately mimic the animal's natural habitat (of which there are no cacti for example) he'd have used less plants.

  • @xanderstuivenberg
    @xanderstuivenberg Жыл бұрын

    I think you're incredibly talented! You created this all from scratch and it turned out beautifully.

  • @pepsi93
    @pepsi932 жыл бұрын

    Finally it happened! Thank you so much for doing this. Gave me inspiration to redo my bearded dragons enclosure. You are awesome!

  • @MiBackpacking
    @MiBackpacking2 жыл бұрын

    Completely amazing design! Felix looks like a happy beardy and should thrive in that enclosure! 🙌🏽

  • @MiguelCruz-hh9vm
    @MiguelCruz-hh9vm3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing enclosure! Great job. I love your creativity and artistic eye

  • @blueyes8682
    @blueyes86823 жыл бұрын

    Just WOW! that is an awesome enclosure!!

  • @TheStrangerIII
    @TheStrangerIII2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tank, well done. Like my 5th time watching this, just got 2 4x2x2 from custom enclosure. Think you for the supplies and ideas

  • @sphericreptiles
    @sphericreptiles9 ай бұрын

    This is the best bioactive bearded dragon set up I have ever seen. Thank you for putting this out!!!

  • @thatcarguyldnstreets
    @thatcarguyldnstreets3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning. Brilliant job👏🏾