It Took 2 Years to Build This Massive Jungle Aquarium

When I broke the 350 gallon paludarium back in 2022, I didn't expect it to take this long to replace. I had a very specific aesthetic that took awhile to craft and time got the best of me. I also wanted to let it season for a good while before showing it here. There's more to come and this tank is not what it appears to be.
A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this build possible. As stated in the video, I received products for free to make this, but none of that included paid promotions or endorsements. I left all their links below.
BucePlant - buceplant.com/
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Custom Aquariums - www.customaquariums.com/
ReefBrite - www.reefbrite.com/
Universal Rocks - www.universalrocks.com
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign11 күн бұрын

    I can't wait to show you what's next for this one. It has some incredible features that take it over the top. What do you think about it so far? Since it's the spiritual successor to the old 350 I wanted it to have a similar jungle feel, just with more scaping and aquatic plants. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

  • @marikah6198

    @marikah6198

    11 күн бұрын

    This my weekly ritual to watch my favorite channel. The oak tree’s wild twists and bend add movements to the layout. I always love how you do layout. I also like the quality of Buce Plant.

  • @michaelboulos3272

    @michaelboulos3272

    11 күн бұрын

    I just came up on a 90g that I'll more than likely try and duplicate this tank as. Can't wait to see next week's vid!!

  • @kathleensauerbrei5199

    @kathleensauerbrei5199

    11 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I can’t wait

  • @TraumaPunksMamiMusic

    @TraumaPunksMamiMusic

    11 күн бұрын

    The suspense, the cliffhanger, .... love it and cannot wait!

  • @rgilroy1909

    @rgilroy1909

    11 күн бұрын

    great story line!! BTW, When did mohawks come back into style?

  • @zephernaut4103
    @zephernaut410311 күн бұрын

    Also, while I have the chance,I would like to say that your content is so amazing that it could easily be stretched into 20 or 30 minute videos and I would still love it! A nice break from the short form content that is all the rage these days 😊

  • @geoffkkk2009

    @geoffkkk2009

    11 күн бұрын

    Totally agree, I would love to see longer videos. : )

  • @ashleeknowlton5805

    @ashleeknowlton5805

    11 күн бұрын

    I would also love to see longer videos. But I get why he keeps them short. It's a lot more practical from a production standpoint.

  • @thmo_

    @thmo_

    11 күн бұрын

    god yes, I wish this was a 30min video; I'd definitely watch that.

  • @josuejimenez1144

    @josuejimenez1144

    11 күн бұрын

    It will be easily as enjoyable as It is if this was 30 minutes long

  • @Zackfish12345

    @Zackfish12345

    11 күн бұрын

    I’ve been commenting this on his videos for a while!

  • @angelx9724
    @angelx972411 күн бұрын

    The cliffhanger! Tanner you monster!

  • @mantis3dfx

    @mantis3dfx

    4 күн бұрын

    Yeah exactly. ...Talk about a Homer Simpson "DOHHH!!" Moment, lol 😂🤣😅😂😎

  • @gopniksaurolophus6354
    @gopniksaurolophus635411 күн бұрын

    There's something about the phrase "Thankfully the boys arrived" that always makes me grin uncontrollably

  • @ashleeknowlton5805
    @ashleeknowlton580511 күн бұрын

    Honestly kudos to the friend who spotted that that was a great picture. Genuinely they have an eye for composition. ❤

  • @user-rk2so6iq9r
    @user-rk2so6iq9r11 күн бұрын

    “That should be your new profile picture” “What?” “That.” Made me crack up 😂 this tank is beautiful!

  • @ChauNyan

    @ChauNyan

    11 күн бұрын

    He has a point

  • @ZepHezR
    @ZepHezR11 күн бұрын

    aw, cliffhanger! Awesome work so far!

  • @nicoleduckery4067

    @nicoleduckery4067

    11 күн бұрын

    Right!! I didn't realized how invested I was in this build until the video ended. I was like, "What?"😂.

  • @ishaantv1265
    @ishaantv126511 күн бұрын

    Mate I swear every time you make something it’s a banger

  • @allbackiceland
    @allbackiceland11 күн бұрын

    I love that background. He can expose it to the elements, cut it into pieces, even take a wire brush to it, and it still looks perfect.

  • @ponysayrawr
    @ponysayrawr11 күн бұрын

    The boys!!! Big thanks to the boys! I could cry over the cliff hanger 😂😂 but im sure its great for viewer engagement and I'm looking forward to the rest of the build!

  • @maciejkoronski7881

    @maciejkoronski7881

    10 күн бұрын

    God bless the boys

  • @Jay_Playz2019
    @Jay_Playz201910 күн бұрын

    Definitive proof that the answer to 99% of problems is a great group of guys.

  • @TheSenatorSam
    @TheSenatorSam11 күн бұрын

    SO GLAD THE AQUARIUM CONTENT IS BACK!

  • @bundlesofjoe
    @bundlesofjoe11 күн бұрын

    LOVE buceplants glad you partnered with them. Best company for aquatic plants in my eyes

  • @cristiaolson7327
    @cristiaolson732711 күн бұрын

    Can't wait to see the finished tank! Your channel is one of my favorites on youtube, and has given me so many great tips, techniques, and ideas for my own vivarium and aquarium builds. I've always loved the naturalistic "miniature world" look, but your builds are definitely next-level.

  • @TigerMa75
    @TigerMa7511 күн бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the next video - another beautiful tank. Such talent - well done.

  • @metaldesire4
    @metaldesire411 күн бұрын

    Caught a glance of the reef tank at 1:52! I'm really looking forward to an update on that.

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson14811 күн бұрын

    Thanks for not using "just" (that I noticed) related to anything involved in this monumental creation. No work as beautiful and captivating as yours could result from anything but intense planning and excellent, experienced execution. Making us appreciate what your projects involve is one of the reasons i love your videos. Can't wait for the sequel!

  • @BucePlant
    @BucePlant9 күн бұрын

    Impressive execution. Happy to have the opportunity to assist you with this amazing project. Can't wait for part 2!

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles11 күн бұрын

    What?!?! Noooo! I want to know now! lol. This is epic and beautiful and I can’t wait for the video with the fish in it. Your builds are pure art! ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless!

  • @SophieNoNotThatOne
    @SophieNoNotThatOne11 күн бұрын

    OMG, I CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 2!!!! the tank already looks so beautiful (as always!), but I can't wait to see the finished product, and I bet it's amazing!!

  • @blackie1of4
    @blackie1of411 күн бұрын

    I admire your desire to create these near perfect habitats for the animals ❤ I believe that every pet lover/animal lover should strive to do the same.. or don't bring so many animals home if you can't give them adequate housing! I know.. that's unrealistic.. but on a serious note.. if you limit yourself to one or two exhibits.. you CAN enrich them over time! Yes.. I have felt sorry for many animals that I've seen in captivity 😢 Especially if they were caught in the wild!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.. ☺️ Can't wait for the upcoming videos ❤️

  • @Emfinity
    @Emfinity11 күн бұрын

    Cliffhanger! Love it! See you next week!!! Can't wait! The tank looks amazing already!!!!

  • @amandafletcher8680
    @amandafletcher868011 күн бұрын

    A wise woman once told me that glass is meant to break, its just a matter of when. That has helped me let go and accept the inevitable. Thank you, Cynthia, even though you will never read this.

  • @QKsilver58
    @QKsilver589 күн бұрын

    1:58 LMAO Tanner's blip into existence 2:08 as the profile pic for the channel killed me. Honestly I think the cameraman is at least half right; I think it'd be super cool to see you proudly in front of one of your beautiful setups as the official pfp - but I think his point was actually the clear look of joy / relief / happiness in your expression exactly at 2:03, as that's typically my expression while watching your new uploads haha. Love the art Serpa, you're killin' it!

  • @thatnerdtori
    @thatnerdtori11 күн бұрын

    This setup is worthy of a major aquarium! Incredible!

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick1588 күн бұрын

    Dear Tanner, I'm eager for the next installment! It would also be delightful to have an update on your backyard pond. Thanks for all of the beautiful, informative videos.

  • @mikeycbaby
    @mikeycbaby11 күн бұрын

    I just am so impressed how far you’ve come over the years.

  • @scottmoyer4024
    @scottmoyer402411 күн бұрын

    Great build as always! I love when the boys pull up and all pile out of the back seat

  • @BocksGames
    @BocksGames9 күн бұрын

    I'd honestly love to see you take one of those little Zilla Micro Terrariums (the flat pack acrylic ones) and turn it into a paludarium with a full-on water feature. Mostly because I want to do that myself and I want to see you do it first, lol.

  • @zephernaut4103
    @zephernaut410311 күн бұрын

    Just liked before watching. Completely certain it will be of the highest quality!

  • @duaneepps7346
    @duaneepps734611 күн бұрын

    Just to help communicate, with larger projects like these I have no issue with you using multiple videos. Always great seeing the vision come together.

  • @MiguelJuanez
    @MiguelJuanez11 күн бұрын

    This is why I love KZread at the moment.

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw266111 күн бұрын

    The cliffhangerrrrrrr!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see it in its final form. So far, it’s gorgeous!

  • @philipkingsford5477
    @philipkingsford547711 күн бұрын

    I have been so invested into your channel, series and videos that I just wish I could do what you do one day. I don't currently have the ability to create my own type of aquarium/vivarium/paladarium etc. But through watching your videos I believe when I get the chance I would be quite sufficient in creating a healthy environment for life. Thankyou so much for your fantastic videos Tanner! You are the best and most informative KZreadrs in your trade of small ecosystems builders and I appreciate your work immensely.

  • @Heterogeneity

    @Heterogeneity

    7 күн бұрын

    You can start small with a 1 gallon jar while you dream of giant tanks! I started learning about making balanced enclosed ecosystems from watching the earliest Serpa videos. I live in a 400sf cabin and I'm seriously disabled so I don't have a lot of room or resources to put toward them. Four years ago I started with a 2 gallon acrylic aquarium and a bunch of stuff I found in my yard or near my house. I would love to do bigger but what's within reach is quite awesome and has taught me a lot.

  • @sociallysatanic
    @sociallysatanic11 күн бұрын

    you are so good at posting the moment i wake up. great start to the day. i was looking forward to you rebuilding this.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156

    @goosenotmaverick1156

    11 күн бұрын

    Oh man its always good when I get my first cup of coffee and see that he's dropped this week's video. Sometimes I wait for the kiddos, depends what it is. One of them LOVES moss as much as I do. 😂

  • @Tomy_Yon

    @Tomy_Yon

    11 күн бұрын

    It is 2:30 PM here in Belgium.

  • @sharim
    @sharim11 күн бұрын

    So glad to see a resurrection of the old Paludarium, even if it’s a wee bit different. The hardscape looks amazing-you have both a skilled eye for placement plus your experience-all those years of on-the-job-training! The plants, while seemingly infinite, really rock the joint! Oh no, a cliffhanger! How can you! I MUST binge!❤

  • @kellyedwards421
    @kellyedwards421Күн бұрын

    The editing and effects on this video are so CLEAN!

  • @michaelboulos3272
    @michaelboulos327211 күн бұрын

    The ol' cliff hanger, eh!? 😂😂

  • @GoldCoastHinterlandWildlife
    @GoldCoastHinterlandWildlife11 күн бұрын

    I reckon you should have a go at stocking some Australian Rainbowfish into like a rainforest creek jungle or something, that'd be so awesome. Great Video

  • @DemDiddyDizzy
    @DemDiddyDizzy6 күн бұрын

    Honestly I'd love a step by step guide on how you build your stands at some point! They look so amazing and it'd be cool to be able to make my own one day

  • @tessastaubly8148
    @tessastaubly81488 күн бұрын

    It's crazy that it's been 2 years since you moved, it feels so recent. Love the setup, can't wait for next week.

  • @TankItEasySG
    @TankItEasySG8 күн бұрын

    Can't wait for part 2! Your diy skills are second to none!

  • @norbertthoens3561
    @norbertthoens35614 күн бұрын

    Da hast du eine ganz tolle Arbeit geleistet! Das Aquarium ist super geworden!!!! 👍👍

  • @adnanmukaddam1
    @adnanmukaddam111 күн бұрын

    Sometimes I think you’re a wizard and you build all this from magic in your hands

  • @Sandra-lk5yt
    @Sandra-lk5yt5 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness! Cliffhanger much Tanner 😂🌿 can’t wait to see the next video! It’s looking awesome so far!

  • @businessraptor127
    @businessraptor12711 күн бұрын

    When we start manufacturing new worlds, I want to live in the SerpaDesign Sector.

  • @Josef_R
    @Josef_R4 күн бұрын

    You didn't do anything appropriately on this tank last time, but you got it this time! Now this tank is accordingly AND appropriately done.

  • @stanleywoznick1102
    @stanleywoznick110211 күн бұрын

    I love your videos. The only thing wrong with them is that they’re too short. I want more more more. Don’t want them to end!

  • @AaAa-je5eo
    @AaAa-je5eo10 күн бұрын

    It Took 2 Years to Build This Massive Jungle Aquarium A SerpaDesign made quick work of that

  • @clifflifekeith2490
    @clifflifekeith249011 күн бұрын

    I look forward to eating breakfast and watching your videos every Saturday

  • @johnnydubbsaquascaping
    @johnnydubbsaquascaping9 күн бұрын

    Hello from Aus, Bloody awesome mate, that is one hell of a set up. I cannot wait to see the finished product 😀

  • @angelarobertson7004
    @angelarobertson700411 күн бұрын

    Leave us hanging much!! I. Can’t. Wait!!! ❤

  • @niimo262
    @niimo26211 күн бұрын

    Always enjoy the content, Serpa. I am currently building a turtle paladarium for a southern painted turtle I rescued while I was at work! Love all the ideas and designs you are able to pull off and how much they have helped me throughout my building and creative processes :)

  • @LifeinJars
    @LifeinJars9 күн бұрын

    Wow awesome scape, can't wait for the fish and other potential critters

  • @rileyh2675
    @rileyh267511 күн бұрын

    I love this project honestly just because mega tanks are super cool. Your channel has been super inspirational for me, I've definitely made my lil 10 gallon betta tank look alot better with some of the concepts.

  • @Heterogeneity

    @Heterogeneity

    7 күн бұрын

    I like how it's easy to transfer the good ideas from the big impressive builds even to my teeny 4.5 gallon ecosystem aquarium. My low maintenance snails and beginner plants are happy as heck due to stuff I learned here.

  • @codycomer4623
    @codycomer462311 күн бұрын

    Not the cliffhanger ending!!! 😭😂 I was gonna watch next week anyway I promise lol. The tank looks amazing. I love these videos and they always make me a bit sad I live in an aquarium free apartment

  • @bakerfx4968
    @bakerfx496811 күн бұрын

    It ended just as I was getting super invested :( I wouldn’t hate longer videos haha

  • @cathyfrankland9158
    @cathyfrankland915810 күн бұрын

    Ooh, Tanner, you tease!!! Next week it is then, I am so curious to watch part 2, I hope this week speeds by!!!

  • @kwackytankslap9339
    @kwackytankslap933910 күн бұрын

    This is going to look amazing. I'm really looking forward to the final results.

  • @JonnieB.
    @JonnieB.11 күн бұрын

    What an amazing looking setup. Excited for the rest of the details and inhabitants.

  • @nancydenmark1614
    @nancydenmark16148 күн бұрын

    A cliffhanger! I can’t wait for the next episode. LOL, so far this looks great. It’ll be nice to see it stocked. Lots of interesting features with this build.

  • @pukkandurr
    @pukkandurr11 күн бұрын

    What a clifhanger! Can't wait till next week!

  • @fantomreno7589
    @fantomreno758910 күн бұрын

    2 years in 10 minutes is crazy, respect

  • @kiraa.4529
    @kiraa.452911 күн бұрын

    I can't believe there is a cliffhanger on an aquascape channel. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @geckoleaves
    @geckoleaves11 күн бұрын

    Amazing video as always, Tanner! Your inspiration is unmatched.

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth11 күн бұрын

    Anxiously awaiting the next episode!

  • @lornacy
    @lornacy11 күн бұрын

    Ahhh! A cliffhanger! It's really lovely as always 😊

  • @rafameza4186
    @rafameza418611 күн бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful

  • @aquahobby1982
    @aquahobby198211 күн бұрын

    The Final look ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗😳👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ..... will wait for the plants to fill in

  • @natashabuckley8413
    @natashabuckley84138 күн бұрын

    Not you leaving us on a cliff hanger!!! Hahah this was awesome. Great work as always.

  • @Tobi-pp2wz
    @Tobi-pp2wz11 күн бұрын

    Lol the bit with ur friends was so funny 😂

  • @ttoctam3
    @ttoctam310 күн бұрын

    A cliffhanger? Love it

  • @hideflen6078
    @hideflen607811 күн бұрын

    I’m so excited to see the finished tank!

  • @WingMom-ek8ft
    @WingMom-ek8ft11 күн бұрын

    Nooooooo Cliffhanger! LOL

  • @lindseymercuria3971
    @lindseymercuria397111 күн бұрын

    Nooooo! I can't wait! Man, this is fascinating and gorgeous. I look forward to the next video!

  • @Cora-ex0tic-critterkeeping
    @Cora-ex0tic-critterkeeping11 күн бұрын

    A cliffhanger!? Can’t wait for next Saturday!

  • @dericbenoit7169
    @dericbenoit716911 күн бұрын

    Im looking forward to this series! Ive been building a similar setup for about 2years, if you're doing what i think you're doing! Very excited to see

  • @siggyvdz8213
    @siggyvdz821310 күн бұрын

    Looks like a cool group of friends you have !

  • @joetheagent
    @joetheagent11 күн бұрын

    ooooh the foreshadowing! Good hook at the end, Tanner!

  • @user-bj9nw5wf5n
    @user-bj9nw5wf5n11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for a great video Tanner! I can't wait for next weekend.

  • @AdamSaltFPV
    @AdamSaltFPV11 күн бұрын

    Aw man, what a cliffhanger! Can’t wait to see how this one pans out!

  • @tajmunson
    @tajmunson5 күн бұрын

    I need you to get green ankles and Bahaman anoles. Don’t put them together but get them they are awesome and super interactive and just overall so much fun. You can also fit 5 in a 20 gallon tank, they usually cost around 8 dollars, and they are just beautiful lizards.

  • @chrissyosborne3879
    @chrissyosborne387911 күн бұрын

    Talk about a cliff hanger! 😳 This looks amazing! I can't wait for the next video.

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls11 күн бұрын

    What!? We have to wait another week? 😅 I'm loving what you've done so far. Can't wait to see the finished product. (Gina)

  • @loyalyakul
    @loyalyakul11 күн бұрын

    You left it on a cliffhanger! But it looks amazing so far, can't wait to see it grown in with livestock

  • @randihardy6642
    @randihardy664211 күн бұрын

    Gah! Cliffhanger!! Excited to see where it goes from here

  • @authorfabu
    @authorfabu11 күн бұрын

    Can you please do a video on how you maintain Sampson’s tank? Or a feeding of Sampson and Big Tony together! And do you ever let the geckos play with each other? That would be adorable in a video!

  • @whimsicallychrissy
    @whimsicallychrissy11 күн бұрын

    NOOOOOO, not a cliffhanger! lol, On a real note, I love it so far and can't wait to see the fish added in the next episode/part!

  • @Bubble12082
    @Bubble1208210 күн бұрын

    Amazing work as always. I always love your work

  • @matthewsmith22
    @matthewsmith2211 күн бұрын

    Absolutely stunning. What a cliffhan😮as well

  • @mikepatterson9351
    @mikepatterson935111 күн бұрын

    Cant wait to see the final grow out of this tank. Beautiful start

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose11 күн бұрын

    NOOOOO! Don't leave us hanging! At least I have something to look forward to next Saturday!

  • @QualiLap
    @QualiLap11 күн бұрын

    What an amazing looking aquarium. This vid is top notch.

  • @thisbechris
    @thisbechris2 күн бұрын

    Love buce plant! Great stuff.

  • @alexanderjohnson2309
    @alexanderjohnson230911 күн бұрын

    Ooooh cliff hanger episode!

  • @danielvelez4001
    @danielvelez400111 күн бұрын

    Really awesome set up

  • @TripleFork
    @TripleFork11 күн бұрын

    WAUW, love the outcome so far. I stay away from backgrounds myself. But seeing this one I might reconsider! Looking forward to the folow up.

  • @billheuber5884
    @billheuber588411 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love your content!! This looks absolutely amazing!!❤

  • @ananthrey9031
    @ananthrey903111 күн бұрын

    oooooh mysterious and cliffhanger Tanner is a nice change-up

  • @Xaviercarter1874
    @Xaviercarter18749 күн бұрын

    I loved this one sooo much. Aquariums are my favourite. I've had one for a while, but It's probably the most simple boring one ever(3 guppies lol) I'm hoping to put together a planted aquarium with guppies, swordtails and some kinda catfish, and Buce Plants sounded like such a perfect place to get plants, but they dont ship to Australia!! I'm soooo sad!. Gotta find a different place to get them