Sorry for taking the video down before. Someone caught a render error that I just couldn't leave in the video. I did a quick tweak last night after my final viewing and it ended up causing an issue with a few clips. Anyway, it's up now! Hopefully, you understand. I want everyone to have the best viewing experience I can possibly provide. Enjoy the video!

@peperando8733

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh so that's what happened xD

@nanoreaper5002

3 жыл бұрын

it quiet alright it's admiral the effort you put into your videos

@swerpy2

3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid :D and also this is the earliest ive been !!! 9 minutes ago !!! I cant belive it XD

@unusualaquariumecosystems5805

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry about it, I know what you mean, kinda funny I once uploaded a video that was black for the last 5 minutes, for some reason the video editor didn't cut the film out it just removed the imagery lol This looks like an interesting build. Nice shrimp.

@slamrock17

3 жыл бұрын

This is your best new setup!

If I had that in my place, I'd never get anything done. Every time I walked by it, I would zone out staring at it for half an hour and forget what I was doing. Beautiful, love it.

@adrianvaughn1983

3 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty much what its like living with aquariums. My scapes are no where NEAR Tanner’s but honestly i just spend hours staring at my shrimp

@waltroskoh8650

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianvaughn1983 Can confirm. This is my life as well.

@Grandpa6696

4 ай бұрын

Same

@AaAazaAsaaG

Ай бұрын

I zone out just from looking at an empty terrarium thinking about what imma put in it

I'm amazed at the brevity of the instructions: Just enough to convey the information and the context behind the descions.

@xfatalxflawx

3 жыл бұрын

It's what makes Tanner my biggest source of this type of info. He's concise and intelligent, leaving out nothing

@Willkutcherisbetter

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the old tanner slightly more long winded and dyi explanatory as I plan to make a vivarium for poison dart frogs

@sabinegray1450

3 жыл бұрын

I know, imagine being so immensely talented and articulate at the same time!!

@joshgraziosi8159

3 жыл бұрын

Or, el Duderino if you’re it into the whole brevity thing.

@Bris1313

3 жыл бұрын

@@sabinegray1450 illl look

“It’s all about constant improvement and better living conditions” that’s what makes you a good pet owner and animal keeper. It warms my heart to see fire belly toads (my first pet) in such a nice set up esp. when they can be bought for like $9 each at Petco. These toads are so lucky!!

@vandollism

2 жыл бұрын

The deep respect for the animals is so beautiful

@kiki29073

2 жыл бұрын

It's like me with birds. I have different breeds of parrots but my little $20.00 budgie is my baby. She's my little bird Queen and I give her as I can as far as cage sides, toys, bowls etc...Feed her the best foods I can make and buy. They are all animals and whether $5.00 or $20,000 they all need love and care the same.

@void3965

Жыл бұрын

@@kiki29073 keeping birds in a cage is the biggest sin of all. they are meant to fly!!

@baconatorman3770

Жыл бұрын

Fire bellied toads were my first pet too! I kept had two of them and one lasted almost 8 years

@MidwesternMortician

2 ай бұрын

​@@void3965 Proper bird cages allow flight

Me: There's no way serpa can make a design more amazing than the last SerpaDesign: so anyway i started adding egg crate

@zacharyle5380

3 жыл бұрын

I like this comment 🤣

@ryankrogel9589

Жыл бұрын

Hold my beer..... makes masterpiece

The way you replicate nature is so otherworldly, you're able to get all of the small details right and because of that it's feels like you framed a piece of nature in your house. Keep up the good work!

@flori7246

2 жыл бұрын

that's because he did :)

@porkchopexpress6969

Жыл бұрын

It’s so natural it’s out of this world.

@tungst3485

Жыл бұрын

Gpog

@PervyOldToadSage

Жыл бұрын

agreed, im in awe and jealous. i want to make something like this but never could. i would even pay for someone to help me build this.

Those are the most spoiled frogs in the world, you’re the best Tanner!

@XtremeChiliPepper

3 жыл бұрын

most underrated comment lol! incredible setup!

@blakake

2 жыл бұрын

@@XtremeChiliPepper no, cause they're toads lol

@reageerbuisje5391

2 жыл бұрын

@@blakake no they're not, they do not belong to the bufo family ;)

@ivamanral989

2 жыл бұрын

Not really

@alittlebitdumb562

Жыл бұрын

@@ivamanral989 why?

You should live stream one of your tanks every week on a rotation that would be sweet

@MrStimpson38

Жыл бұрын

I was just going to say this. I'd watch it a tonne.

Sometimes I wonder why we are so amazed by small ecosystems in a container.

@apdroidgeek1737

3 жыл бұрын

Cuz were natural terra formers

@kirbykinnie3691

3 жыл бұрын

I guess because it's a way to see nature thriving the way it would in the wild in a non-wild environment?? When all goes well and it replicates a natural environment it's very fascinating

@zaki_1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirbykinnie3691 Probably.

@chrstiania

3 жыл бұрын

Because it's not that easy to actually recreate a bit of nature in a glass box

@br9760

3 жыл бұрын

We humans are obsessed with taming nature. Taming animals, taming the elements, taming the wilderness. You could look at it as arrogance if you wanted lol

I think this is your best build yet! My favorite part has got to be that spiderwood dragon stone combo

@rikhihundle8815

3 жыл бұрын

Also one of the best videos imo. Perfect length and great editing

seeing the animals on their new home is heart warming.

Wonderful design. I've had fire bellies a long time and found they aren't big on water. Water features are great but you'll probably notice they spend little time swimming and rarely dive (usually only if scared). So I ultimately went with primarily soil in the terrarium with plants planted right in. I dug out a hole and put in a salad bowl at one end. It's deep and wide enough they can dive in and swim around but about 80% of the terrarium is land. They like to go hide in places and wander around so I have lots of little cave spots and pieces of wood and various plants. The fire bellies I have now are the offspring of ones I had years ago. When they released eggs into the water I collected them and raised them in a separate aquarium. Some benefits to having a deep soil terrarium is you can drop in various insects, like crickets or worms, etc. and the ones they don't eat right away go off and do their own thing. Crickets will be hanging out for weeks after feeding, and I have a permanent population of worms in there. It's become a full mini-biome. No need to ever clean most of it, waste is naturally cycled into the soil. The bowl just needs to get pulled out, washed off, and then returned.

At the point when the frame is finished I just can't see how all those square lines will be ever be concealed. Then you do some sort of magic and in the end it looks amazing. I particularly like your techniques with crushed stone and moss to hide the foam. Also the small rocks sprinkled on the substrate work so well to add perspective and connectivity to the whole design. I thoroughly enjoy every one of your builds. Great stuff !

@the4fibs832

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

Tanner is just trying to get me to spend the last bit of money on cool animal stuff

@SerpaDesign

3 жыл бұрын

Not my intent lol!

@eidiu3551

3 жыл бұрын

SerpaDesign i wish i had the time and money for something like this but sadly i cant

@bpp_bigchungus

3 жыл бұрын

@@eidiu3551 keep getting money thogeter!, never lose your dreams

@plastic6568

3 жыл бұрын

@@eidiu3551 i have the time but i dont got the money

@Crimsen13

3 жыл бұрын

@@plastic6568 if you have the time just do it. The most expensive part is the filter and light. It might look not at great but you can get the silicone for a few bucks and the foam. And the as long as your local wildlife officer doesn't catch you you can get many of the plants for free!

I love watching Tanner’s videos. He talks you through the build throughly and interestingly: just the right amount of need-to-know and want-to-know. Lots of links to plant, material and critter info. And then we get to see the final, amazing product. There are lots of DIY build videos but these are, by far, the very best.❤

I love how I understand most of what you say and I'm nodding along like "yeah okay got it, that's looking so good" and then you'll say something like "I begin by putting in a thin layer of Cycled Planted Tank Substrates from the previous paludarium" and I just sigh and realise I have SO much to learn hahahaha

Absolute perfection in a 40 gallon tank...wow, Tanner...I could seriously sit and watch this scene for hours! I really love the islands you put together, and how they were bridged. It makes me want to do something more inspired for my cornu aspersums, so thank you for the lovely ideas!

Wish I could build like this😭

@SerpaDesign

3 жыл бұрын

It's all about practice.

@prussianhistorymore8437

3 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign hi,just wnated to say you inspired me to make amazing vivariums :D first thing i made was biosphere in old jar! it was very fun, then i thought that animal would be pretty cool so i bought dart frogs! and made a vivarium for them! it was pretty cool then i bought a beardie and the cornsnake then milksnake and then a boa constrictor and a knight anole! all thank to you, they have beatiful bioactive tropical homes:D, now im doing my first serious super humid tropical vivarium with vines made from your guide:)....im sorry for my english:(, im from Poland

Thank you for caring for your pets and their well-being, especially for not using them just as decor!

I can’t believe this was all done in a 40 gallon tank. The amount of detail you put in it makes it look like it’s at least 100 gallons.

Personally I think this is the most aesthetically pleasing scape you have done.

Tanner, would like to see a video on feeding of all your specimens. Not only to watch them eat, but also so that you could explain what you feed them, and how you keep those items alive until ready to use. Care and maintenance of food items might be a good learning video all on its own.

I love fire-bellied toads. My last family gave me a little over 7 years of joy. However, as their started passing of old age, I got a bit depressed. When my last one died, I sort of let my terrarium go. Covid didn't help much either with getting fresh stock, but this video is giving me the push I need to build another even better than before. Thank you for this wonderful video and giving me the motivation to get back into a hobby that brings my life much passion.

I can’t stop watching your videos. I’ve just watched like 10 in a row. These are incredible man 😁

Man, you're incredible. Such a breathtaking and beautifully done build made into such an enjoyable video. That's commitment and TALENT! Awesome job 😁

19:30 frog asking himself if he lives in a simulation

It's amazing how your scape goes from an empty glass box to awesomeness. Your good.

I like how all the toads had their own personality jumping into the water. One was very hesitant and tried to climb back up, one dived straight in no hesitation, and one had a magnificent belly flop into the water. 19:09

I hope you realize your a artist.

Finally had a minute to watch this video! Love the work you did here my friend! Great idea crushing the stone to create the dust/crumbs- I love that! The intricacy of this enclosure is so incredible, I feel like it's one of your best yet and I can't wait to see it grow in! 🌿🐸

At 10:56, where he sprays the fabric with water to make "the glue dry faster", it may seem odd but there's actually some interesting chemistry there. The cyanoacrylate bond is catalyzed by the hydroxyl ion (OH-) of which there are many in water. That's why super-glue bonds skin instantly; your skin always has a bit of moisture on it.

I love it when it's not about only looking at the fish, toads, shrimp, frogs, or lizards, but rather how much can I spoil my animals and create awesome environments even tho they will hide and just chill out. Love this one alot

Your previous 🔥-bellied toad paludarium was one of my favorite builds but this one is just as good. Lots of great nooks and crannies. I love the paludariums because you get to see a little bit of everything. It’s like a sneaky up close look at what nature is hiding. You showcase it beautifully.

Tanner I just want to commend you for your filming skills and patience. It must take a long time to film all of these shots of your building processes and wonderful art!

I did something similar years back for my son in his bedroom. Our fire belly toad, Edwardo the Latin lover would sing all night with a belly full of crickets, wooing his hearts desire, Charlotte. We filled half full of ware with a water fall for aeration for the tiny fish. We would hit the pet store every Friday after school and get a handful of a new species of fish. It was magical to see the schools of fish darting about with the ghost shrimps. I would spend hours watching them with my son, fond memories.

This has to be my favourite set up that you have done so far

As I commented before, you inspired me to start a planted aquarium, a joy-filled project that was possible in the two minute increments I'm able to stand and work on it. Some plants died off, but I hedged my bets by starting with 12 species of plants, mostly poached from my mom's shade garden, and I'm still left with 9 species a month later. Since it's been a month, and the nitrogen cycle had completed, I added a most beautiful betta fish a few days ago! He's become my new best friend. I was shocked with the obvious level of intelligence displayed by him these first few days. He explored thoroughly every tiny change made to his environment, he's as curious as that metaphorical cat lol, and he even uses Java fern leaves as a play slide on occasion! I decided he deserves a little extra enrichment, so I'll be changing things up some every few days. Today was the first I decided to do that, and he's explored every object in the most thorough manner that I moved. I didn't add anything new yet, but I'll be doing that in the future. I just repositioned items (rocks and plants) in the front of the aquarium and he's spent hours now, swimming around and in every object moved. I highly recommend providing enrichment stuffs for bettas now! You might try it for yours. Thank you for inspiring me to embark on this project. Every new stem and root and leaf that since appeared has given me little senses of accomplishment, little moments of joy, and my new little jewel of a friend is just amazing. Thank you

Tanner building any setup* Oak leaf creeping fig: Hold my beer.....

@Amber19890

3 жыл бұрын

I was so worried it wasn't going to be included! So glad Tanner came through.

@zaman8032

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amber19890 I wasn't worried. I knew sooner or later he will add it. I am kinda obsessed with it now. Too bad its not available in my country(At least in my knowledge.)

@pangiokuhli512

2 жыл бұрын

@@zaman8032 not sure which country you're from, but sometimes I see it near the front of those garden shops, where they put all the "bargain" plants that are the same price with no name or label if not, people on facebook marketplace / other apps might just give you a little piece of theirs for free, and you can grow more from there :)

Everything looks like it’s been growing there for decades! How? You even managed to capture the aspect of nature where there’s constant motion everywhere, but only when you look close.

Bro I am beyond impressed but idk with what more, the fact that you thought of this or the fact that something I’ve never seen before really successfully held that much weight 💯

Mate, another exceptional build! And you showing how you built that overflow waterfall is amazing timing because that is EXACTLY what I've been planning on building for my newly adopted Mountain Horned Dragon, but I was not at all sure how to go about it. So thank you! As always, big love from Scotland :)

@SerpaDesign

3 жыл бұрын

Great timing then! Good luck with your build. 😎

Your first Fire-Belly Toad paludarium was amazing but this time you have outdone yourself! Great job!

I don’t know who loves your work more ... me or your little creatures! 🐸 you’re an artist!

I could stare at vivarium's/paludarium's for hours, no joke. Yours are just amazing. 4 days to make!! thats amazing.

Wow, I totally love this setup! There is so much to disciver in all the nooks and crannies. I want to paddle around in a mini kayak. I also like the lighter colors compared to the older setup. Lucky toads!

Tanner, your tank setups make me wish I were one of your animals! They get the best of both worlds: the organic beauty of their natural habitat, and the comfort and care of living domestically. As usual, the setup is gorgeous, the video is informative, and the whole thing is inspiring to anyone who loves animals, nature, sculpture, and DIY. Keep up the amazing work, my dude.

@SerpaDesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate the support!

Tanner got me back into aquariums with these videos. The original Firebelly toad paludarium started me on the transition from straight planted tanks to the riparium style tanks. This new iteration is gorgeous. Tanner gets better and better with all his efforts, and this is no exception. Thanks for the meaningful instruction you provide during your build vidoes, Tanner.

Creating his own little world! So cool! Even cooler...? Teaching us how!! Thanks man! You are gifted!

It looks beautiful and much better than the older one, if not just for the better lighting. I definitely think this newer setup is much better for the animals and looks more attractive. Awesome job as always!

Just found your channel and have been bingewatching content. Even though this video is a year old, and isn't your biggest project, I think it has to be my favorite one I've seen so far. I absolutely love everything from the vison and design to the execution. I especially love how deep the water is, while also having a lot of terrestrial space. Can't imagine a better environment for toads given the size of the tank. I'd love if, considering it's been almost exactly a year, you did a follow-up on this one to show us how it's progressed. Keep up the great work!

@saragingras1189

2 жыл бұрын

i’m literally doing this right now … absolutely agreed this is an insaaaaane project

My friend did one like this-fish and all. We both enjoyed years of reptile, fish and amphibian tanks. We made happy spoiled critters!😍

I’ve been glued to your videos for days now😂 I have a 6’x2’x2’ tank that I’ve just started to clean up and get ready. First time so I’m learning all I can😊

I love how some of the spiderwood looks like its roots to some larger tree, and you blend it in with all the live plants, which just makes it look so real. The contrast between the brighter colored wood and stone looks so great with all the deeper green colored plants you chose. Great job!

It looks so nice that, if I were a toad/frog, I'd want to move into it too. Yet one more spectacular creation!

For some reason this looked even more beautiful after I watched the build process! If I was a toad, I would love living in there!

I couldn't be happier watching this video from start to finish.

Wow it looks stunning

Would so love to see you get some newts or salamanders and do a build for them 😍👌 nut tank looks lovely again

Amazing use of the elements and principles of design… great rewatch!!

I think you are a genius. I love aquariums and zoos, animals in general, water in particular, and plants and nature. Your scapes are the finest I have ever seen; in homes, public aquariums, reptile houses at zoos from San Francisco, San Diego to Baltimore. Thanks for sharing; I love them.

I'd love to see you do some kind of a salamander or newt setup!!! you're so good!!! And thanks for the sticker:-D

Nothing is more perfect than seeing no dislikes, only likes.

@alexchampion9395

3 жыл бұрын

Hydr Solula 4 people saw this comment and disliked, very sad

@eleventyfour227

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexchampion9395 they are heartless monsters.

@zaki_1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexchampion9395 Bots.

@andrewroy9263

3 жыл бұрын

The dislikes are from the "jealous I can't be these animals" people.

@zaki_1337

3 жыл бұрын

@NihlusGreen they wouldn’t click on the video in the first place

I think this is amazing. Your attitude toward stewardship over creatures great and small is noteworthy, and I appreciate you for it.

I am rewatching this build for the 4th or 5th time and still amazed at the highest level. It is my favorite build on this channel... We are lucky to have an artist like you ! So does the fire belly toads !

I'm studying in my room right now for 3 hours when I got a notification from Serpa Design Me: ok it's time to relax

@bit609

3 жыл бұрын

@@cmpc724 thanks dude

@antsareawesome9284

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

The toads are literally living in a simulation made by aliens.

I love inter-species setups. A whole little ecosystem in your house, so cool.

Wow! What an excellent tutorial on setting up a habitat for the Fire Belly Toad. Shamelessly, I am going to copy it as much as I can because I am so impressed with its beauty. Thanks, SerpaDesign.

In between the islands it looks like little rivers😀!

This is amazing! You inspired me to try building tanks for myself and your guidance has made it so much easier. Question: I’ve heard mixed things about housing fire bellied toads with fish and inverts. Yours seem to be thriving though. Do you (or anyone else here) have any advice about housing them together? I assume the fish would have to be cold temp fish (no tropicals) but I’m mainly worried about the frogs’ toxins or something harming the fish.

Nature is just so beautiful and your details are perfect!

I started watching your videos because they calm me so good down but now I want some thing for my self you just not just calm me down you also inspire, love it

*[Smacks Lips]* "Noice,"

Wow posted 10 seconds ago

Love how the toads all have a different way of jumping in the water, with the first one taking their time and being unsure about it, the second one diving in ahead and the third hopping in with a plop.

The artistry and amount of detail in each piece is astonishing, I love binging all these videos over and over because it's cool to see again and again

You are a genius who deserves a Nobel Prize!!!

Natural beauty in a tank just stunning !! Nothing else needs saying .

I like that you clearly care about the animals

I feel transported watching your beautiful videos. It must feel so satisfying to be the maker of that!

It's absolutely incredible. My friend has 5 White cloud mountain minnows. Last night, I showed a couple of the minnows this setup. One of them was wondering if they could move into the tank? . He's a fluent toad, shrimp, and danio speaker and feels he'd be able to bridge the gap between the different residents.

This is my favorite build you’ve ever done. Thank you so much for sharing your passion.

This is my favorite build on your channel so far!

This is probably my favourite paludarium you've done yet. I just love how the toads look while moving around the setup.

Im so glad to have come to your channel. Thanks Serpa

This IS incredible! Your workmanship and willingness to take on such intricacy is ... wow

I could literally watch this as a 4K stream for hours and hours. I love ecosystems in action. I'm so impressed by your work, thank you!

Your setups are just mind blowing. It's so lovely to be able to see it all come together from scratch. Excellent job as always!

Absolutely stunning. The toads look very pleased with their new condo!❤️🇨🇦

I had a tank leak at one point, and I’m in the process of resealing it. Gotta say, you do a much cleaner job than I could ever do! My caulk is all over the place!

Looks amazing, the effort put into this is unbelievable!

Gorgeous. I love the dimension of this new scape and it's so tranquil.

I believe this is your best setup yet! So beautiful, varied, verdant, it feels so alive!!!

Another stunning build. Beautiful scape to watch, with lots of movement and contrast.

I just love this tank and the fire belly toads! I come back and watch this build often.

Incredible. Looks so natural.. Just everything from the plants to the hardscape is amazing

That is such a tremendously amazing setup. I'm sure the white clouds are really loving life now!

Really nice to see the foam-gluing of rock and wood elements and the rock dust-filler technique! Can't WAIT to make my own

Best enclosure yet. Like really. Even without water it would look great as a tree frog vivarium.

My favourite setup you have made so far, great job.