Rubber Ducky Isopods Kept Multiplying, so I Made This

Five months ago I made a dripping cave vivarium for my Rubber Ducky Isopods in an effort to move them out of bins. I thoroughly enjoyed that setup, but I regretted not going larger. I recently mentioned that I wanted to redo it and many of you wanted to see it as well. Here it is, enjoy!
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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign2 ай бұрын

    I'm so excited to share this one! It's been in the works for a few weeks now and was a lot of work, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. How do you think it compares to the original?

  • @chrisreilly1290

    @chrisreilly1290

    2 ай бұрын

    10x better

  • @marikah6198

    @marikah6198

    2 ай бұрын

    Your Duckies are fortunate to be in the bigger happy place, that perfectly capture the beauty of nature. You posted this just in time as I started building my Ducky habitat based on your original idea last night. I like how you used cycled old substrates. If the wet rocks and under rocks are the hot spots, (just like what we observe in common Lolly Pollies in backyards), then I’d try increase such spots in my plan. Thank you again for this video at this timing!!!

  • @LawsonSoza

    @LawsonSoza

    2 ай бұрын

    Can you please make a purple crayfish setup with blackwater and purple and blue tetras that swim around love you serpa. Your fan Lawson

  • @korthosen949

    @korthosen949

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks to u i started my own isopod terrariums a couple months ago AND I LOVE THEM ❤ Isopods are so much fun i have different kinds but my favorits are armadillium gestroi sofar!

  • @Korina42

    @Korina42

    2 ай бұрын

    It looks amazing; I want to move there! You know, a small-leaved Fittonia would really pop in that landscape. Your idea was good, just the wrong scale.

  • @anand_kv__
    @anand_kv__2 ай бұрын

    *Tanner* : I should gently place the leaf litter to make it believable *Also Tanner* : **Agressive Leaf throws** 😂

  • @readthebible67

    @readthebible67

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @RMJ1984

    @RMJ1984

    2 ай бұрын

    He clearly used a leaf blower! xD

  • @jmarshal

    @jmarshal

    2 ай бұрын

    ✨ Nature ✨

  • @rebel4466

    @rebel4466

    Ай бұрын

    That actually makes it believable. Humans subcontiously de-randomize things. That's something nature isn't capable of. Throwing is pretty much what wind would do in nature. The leaves stay where they stay and drop where they drop. Perfect randomizer.

  • @glassyGREEN_
    @glassyGREEN_2 ай бұрын

    How cool that you are building more scapes for your rubber ducky isopods, I love these so much. Your scapes are always insane but this one looks especially natural.

  • @silasfoulon

    @silasfoulon

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, these are the correct words 👍

  • @Theragonslayer
    @Theragonslayer2 ай бұрын

    It really shows how much you care for your animals knowing you were able to breed rubber ducky isopods. Youre such an amazingly kind and considerate human being for, despite learning this, you still wanted to make their tank bigger

  • @bennygambla3491

    @bennygambla3491

    Ай бұрын

    It’s great to see someone who actually cares about the animals and doesn’t just use them for props and views, like so many animal KZreadrs. Paul Cuffaro is maybe the worst offender. I’d love to get Tanner’s thoughts.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku2 ай бұрын

    I love that spoiling animals that are quite fine with simple enclosures has become a recurring theme. We have to hear about it the first time a guest sees this amazing scape and asks, "What's in here?"

  • @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1
    @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga12 ай бұрын

    If I was extremely wealthy, I would pay SerpaDesign top dollar to make custom tank builds like these for me. They are absolutely stunning, and I would look at these tanks for hours in person if I had even just one of these. You're truly a genius, and every setup is a masterpiece.

  • @moosekababs

    @moosekababs

    19 күн бұрын

    if i was extremely wealthy i would be able to afford the stuff to get into building my own lmfao😂

  • @b1rdeee
    @b1rdeee2 ай бұрын

    these last few builds have been truly on a new level! I'm loving the shift from tropical jungle looks for larger builds to something that much more closely resembles something you could head out and see locally. I'm studying herpetology and art, and one of my major crossroads interests is enclosure design. I feel like enclosures that house native species and mimic local environments could be an excellent way to get folks interested in conservation. The biggest step is letting people know what's out there!

  • @oxileas
    @oxileas2 ай бұрын

    I found a grey isopods randomly in my apartment and was inspired by you to try and create a little home for him. now I have a total of 4 little beans in a little vivarium ♥

  • @scootaloosweetieaj5461

    @scootaloosweetieaj5461

    Ай бұрын

    that's so sweet! i wish you and the little ones the best of luck!

  • @Splinkyzooble

    @Splinkyzooble

    Ай бұрын

    :D lil guy

  • @swiftray9650

    @swiftray9650

    5 күн бұрын

    Literally my childhood dream

  • @Cyberdragunz
    @Cyberdragunz2 ай бұрын

    My coworker is giving me her old aquarium and I plan on turning it into a slice of local nature. There's an abundance of moss and ground creeping plants, twigs and branches, leaf litter, etc. Perfect to home isopods and centipedes

  • @ttoctam3
    @ttoctam32 ай бұрын

    The algorithm is being unfair to you. Your recent videos have really been excellent and the new studio and capacity adds so much to your videos. I imagine a reptile/frog vid will help pull a few more views or another less-natural habitat like the crystal caves or play button one. Just hoping you keep getting enough support to make these vids. Maybe even patreon?

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk27 күн бұрын

    Even with the recent boom of similar tank channels, this is the one I never get tired of. Tanner has so much vibe that he makes frickin' isopods fascinating to observe, and his skills in DIY & tankscaping are unparalleled.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156
    @goosenotmaverick11562 ай бұрын

    My saturday shall now be complete, no matter what the rest of the day holds. Thanks, Tanner!

  • @EchidnaKida
    @EchidnaKida2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you're liking Tony so much and putting him in all these videos.

  • @marikah6198
    @marikah61982 ай бұрын

    I was waiting for this! My friend just gave me Duckis as a surprise and I was hurrying up to make a quick version of your original ducky enclosure with some twist last night. So happy to see your updated version of it. Thank you always for your inspiring videos. They are soothing, too.

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates2 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful vivarium! I'm not a big fan of bugs, but these ones really are so cute, especially with that name. You've created a wonderful home for them to get settled and multiply happily!

  • @jeremyfrost2636

    @jeremyfrost2636

    2 ай бұрын

    Fun fact: these are crustaceans, not insects. They're related to crabs and shrimp.

  • @artastic_friend
    @artastic_friend12 сағат бұрын

    I LOVE BUGS!!!!!!!!💥💥💥💥💥💥 Those rubber duckies much be living the happiest life, completely free of predators, and plenty of food to go around!!! Good job!!!!

  • @joshuaporniogro7139
    @joshuaporniogro71392 ай бұрын

    Your videos and hobby are a niche art form I didn’t expect myself to enjoy so thoroughly. Thanks for the great videos, even your simple vivariums are inspiringly full of love, detail, and depth.

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt2 ай бұрын

    This is amazing! I've just created my first terrarium for a group of Dairy Cow isopods. I may have to track down some Rubber Duckies for a future project.

  • @user-hv2gq4wv8b
    @user-hv2gq4wv8b2 ай бұрын

    It be fun to see a video on where and how you source all your natural materials from, as well as to see your current collection of all your natural materials, plants, etc.

  • @mmmh37
    @mmmh372 ай бұрын

    I love how much care and attention you pay to every single living thing

  • @PhilokaliaPhotography
    @PhilokaliaPhotography2 ай бұрын

    So glad you shared this new setup with us! I just love the Rubber Ducky isopods! Beautiful work as always.

  • @HYTEOMEGAP
    @HYTEOMEGAP2 ай бұрын

    Ayy one of my favorite Serpa Squad videos got the redux (and I'm in it!!) More importantly, thank you Tanner for the revisit to the ducky isopod vivarium! Loved watching the process and your explanations behind every detail as always; looks awesome!!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    2 ай бұрын

    Let's go! Appreciate your continued support.

  • @pharahfishing
    @pharahfishing2 ай бұрын

    the highlight of my day has arrived

  • @DolusVulpes
    @DolusVulpesАй бұрын

    this is the first time ive ever heard of rubber ducky isopods and immediately i love them

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker2 ай бұрын

    Using the PVC pipe to house the pump is so smart, what a great idea! I'm sure the duckies enjoy their new home.

  • @jeanannd
    @jeananndАй бұрын

    I find it relaxing and sometimes cute to watch these rubber ducky isopods. Probably from good memories of roly poly's from childhood. Thank you for this video.

  • @LilaElizabethD
    @LilaElizabethD2 ай бұрын

    I’ve been enjoying your vids for about a year now & you’ve always made incredible things but I really feel like you’ve found your style & have taken nature design to a whole new level recently! Absolutely love what you’re creating & the love you put into it! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

  • @saki.susaki
    @saki.susakiАй бұрын

    I have NEVER heard of rubber ducky or panda king rolly pollies! They’re so cute!! You’ve opened my eyes to a whole new world. I’ve always only seen the regular little gray blue fellas. I didn’t realize how complicated their environments need to be for successful reproduction. You sir, are truly a good person. Thanks so much for caring for these overlooked creatures 😁

  • @markopolo1271
    @markopolo1271Ай бұрын

    It's genuinely kinda impressive how well you manage to make great convincing replications of natural habitats within your enclosures it's honestly just beautiful to see and kinda makes me want to take a stab at making something similar myself

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino69422 ай бұрын

    You're very talented, Tanner. Your skills are getting even better. It's so amazing to witness.

  • @robertleogoetz
    @robertleogoetz2 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your designs, and your passion for your animals is obvious. Can't wait to see what you work on next!

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty229320 күн бұрын

    - Super cool build && those rubber ducks look so adorable my friend !

  • @Heartshackles
    @Heartshackles2 ай бұрын

    I love seeing your skill with building that starts all the way from making the terrarium itself to how natural you achieve the end result to be. Loved seeing all of the building process, as well as the adorable ducky isopods!

  • @BlueFuryDesigns
    @BlueFuryDesigns2 ай бұрын

    This turned out amazing! It would be cool if you inserted a mini camera into their cave so that you can see what they are up too

  • @cherrywinterberry
    @cherrywinterberry2 ай бұрын

    im so excited! I loved the original build and this one is EVEN COOLER wow I love tiny bugs living their best lives

  • @explorer_9851
    @explorer_98512 ай бұрын

    I love seeing someone else put so moch work into the critters that are usually forgotten about . I did this same thing for the dubia roach colony I have . They are for my tarantula but because she only needs to eat every like 2 weeks . They needed something more . Plus the better you care for the food . The better it is for what eats it . And ever since I made their new home . They started breeding again and I love seeing them all come out when I feed them lol. I got attached to the biggest female. So she’s like the matriarch of the colony now and will never be eaten by nova lol

  • @jamesbaconreid
    @jamesbaconreid2 ай бұрын

    Love the final look! So natural.. thanks for sharing

  • @PatriotCoinRings
    @PatriotCoinRings2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful setup but I couldn't help myself but to add a front view of a small water pooling area with a couple coolie loaches and/or maybe some nano-fish. I'd also need one area that had a small visible waterfall and I know the rubber ducky fans will hate me for this but I'd love to fill that tank with various poison dart frogs. Ohhh the possibilities. I have to hand it to you, such dedication for Rollie-Pollies.

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111Ай бұрын

    SEEING THE LEAVES BEING THROWN WAS AMUSING AND I LAUGHED :)) AND I THOUGHT BRAVO ( CLAPPING HANDS :) ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND SHOWING THE GREAT ART :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @LadyRohirrim
    @LadyRohirrim2 ай бұрын

    This was a particularily meditative and relaxing video.... I am just gearing up to redo my zebra isopod enclosure - this is very inspiring

  • @forestpals
    @forestpals2 ай бұрын

    Rubber Duckies are my favourite!! this was SO COOL

  • @bamsass525
    @bamsass5252 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning enclosure for the duckies!

  • @seagiants
    @seagiants2 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful! Really outdid yourself.

  • @LuandaAnne
    @LuandaAnne2 ай бұрын

    This is awesome (as always) Tanner, I love your videos and it just brings me so much joy, the energy and effort you put into the quality of life for all your critters.

  • @dennisbrown7079
    @dennisbrown70792 ай бұрын

    I love that you called them roly poly

  • @Gl00mGh0ul
    @Gl00mGh0ul2 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @Reptiliomorph
    @Reptiliomorph2 ай бұрын

    Leaf litter is the glitter of terrarium building

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    2 ай бұрын

    LOL so true

  • @jackottaway92
    @jackottaway922 ай бұрын

    Turned out great

  • @tanyatonks7335
    @tanyatonks73352 ай бұрын

    Outstanding, one of my favourite setups ❤

  • @hanyo1o132
    @hanyo1o1322 ай бұрын

    Builds like this are what I aspire to do. I cant wait to see more wonderful builds Tanner. Been watching since you were around 50k and its been a blast to witness your growth.

  • @user-gk9ut9qc1o
    @user-gk9ut9qc1o2 ай бұрын

    They are so adorable, I have to make a plush of one!

  • @mirkkulainen
    @mirkkulainen2 ай бұрын

    What a lovely setup and a scape!

  • @RegularBiscuit
    @RegularBiscuitАй бұрын

    Its gorgeous to watch tanner use basic materials to make such works of living art

  • @Terratepuy
    @Terratepuy2 ай бұрын

    This setup really nailed it! It looks SO natural that is hard to believe someone built it ✌️😃🌱

  • @WhatTheShid
    @WhatTheShid2 ай бұрын

    Hey man, I've been watching your videos for a pretty long time now and I have to say, I absolutely love them. From design, to commentary, photography and editing, it's all great. Quite recently, I re-watched your Crocs video, and remembered one of my close friends is a client of Crocs! (The company is called Digitas) I had to show them it, and they sent it to the Crocs Marketing Team itself! I'm not super sure if they'll see it, but if they reach out, great for you!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    2 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback and support! I'll remember this if I ever hear anything - thank you!

  • @brianarmstrong6426
    @brianarmstrong64262 ай бұрын

    This build was worth the wait! Well done, Tanner

  • @yutub561
    @yutub5612 ай бұрын

    Wooooo I've been waiting for this! I saw my comment in the video😊 I started my colony in January and it's amazing how much they've burrowed in the substrate. They have a whole tunnel system down there

  • @loochcarlucci7676
    @loochcarlucci76762 ай бұрын

    Awesome job on this my friend I love the BDFB enclosure as well

  • @Sopranoanxieux
    @Sopranoanxieux5 күн бұрын

    You do such lovely work.

  • @bingohomeslice5158
    @bingohomeslice51582 ай бұрын

    Inspirational! Love your designs!! We have just finished our first bioactive paludarium for our African Bullfrog "Tugboat" and we used many of your concepts/lessons so firstly, thank you so much. Also if you haven't already looked into them we have recently acquired a small colony of "Shiro Utsuri" isopods and they are fantastic. They are way more active (visually) than any other colony we have, Including our "dairy cows". Anyways love your work and THANKS again!!

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles2 ай бұрын

    Love these cute 🐤 ❤ I want to make something like this! Might need to redo my paludarium. I really like the pipe and water flow feature. So cool. Thanks so much for this fun build. I actually love watching the whole process. Have a blessed day!

  • @agentmae5490
    @agentmae54902 ай бұрын

    They're so cute!! They really fit their name :)

  • @iroau
    @iroau2 ай бұрын

    Amazing setup!

  • @Paludavium
    @Paludavium2 ай бұрын

    This Setup ist so beautiful. Fantastic! Very good Job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @brianrupp
    @brianrupp2 ай бұрын

    This setup and video is a Masterpiece.

  • @shaycleo8983
    @shaycleo89832 ай бұрын

    Sure you hear this a lot but thank you for what you do for the overlooked species ❤ it’s honestly the best thing to see for me.

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd2 ай бұрын

    SHEèeeesh 😮‍💨👌 the rubber ducky flex 💪 I enjoy this so much! Amazing content, best wishes to you and your future projects! 🌻

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGEN2 ай бұрын

    The Salamanders are happy the Ducky's got their upgrade.

  • @someyoutuber7096
    @someyoutuber70962 ай бұрын

    Gadzooks! What a great build!

  • @johnnygalaxy9022
    @johnnygalaxy90222 ай бұрын

    What better way to start your day than with a new Serpa Design video :)

  • @akechijubeimitsuhide
    @akechijubeimitsuhide2 ай бұрын

    These lil guys are ridiculously cute!

  • @CrookedSteph
    @CrookedSteph2 ай бұрын

    Omg! I’m dying! So cute! Great job!

  • @sad_tree7891
    @sad_tree78912 ай бұрын

    You are the only youtuber that I check everyday for a new video

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    2 ай бұрын

    New videos most Saturdays at 8am EST

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle54812 ай бұрын

    Awesome build and duckies.❤

  • @Hmm-kh5cw
    @Hmm-kh5cw2 ай бұрын

    this is your best video yet by far. great job.

  • @NeoGeo822
    @NeoGeo8222 ай бұрын

    It looks like Endor from Star Wars very well done.😎

  • @trumancremers6337
    @trumancremers63372 ай бұрын

    Great build!

  • @Romyislief
    @Romyislief7 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love these types of video😍

  • @lauraholzler1417
    @lauraholzler14172 ай бұрын

    I started my first blonde ducky colony. I look forward to creating something amazing with them.

  • @SpringtailsUS
    @SpringtailsUS2 ай бұрын

    Great work! 😍

  • @Disorganized_and_chaotic
    @Disorganized_and_chaotic2 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous, one of the best

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens49602 ай бұрын

    Love isopods!

  • @AngelaABrown-cd8kd
    @AngelaABrown-cd8kd2 ай бұрын

    AMAZING!!!! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bobbyspeaker
    @bobbyspeakerАй бұрын

    I love these little guys.

  • @micacam2684
    @micacam2684Ай бұрын

    They look sweet, chewy, and delicious. 😊

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin88312 ай бұрын

    You sir are really amazing scaper . So much talent

  • @k2a2l2
    @k2a2l22 ай бұрын

    beautiful build and some beautiful duckies :,)

  • @MisterBungle
    @MisterBungleКүн бұрын

    Your vocal fry is crazy 💅 💅 💅

  • @marcantoinedousset2476
    @marcantoinedousset24762 ай бұрын

    Wonderfull job for a very small insect

  • @szudy76
    @szudy762 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤

  • @justlovely36
    @justlovely362 ай бұрын

    You always do a nice job

  • @blueboltshrimp
    @blueboltshrimp2 ай бұрын

    this is so cool!!!

  • @nicolahyndman8510
    @nicolahyndman85102 ай бұрын

    Watching this man live out my dream fr

  • @qutie424
    @qutie424Ай бұрын

    Everybody’s gangster until the oak leaf creeping fig shows up 😍

  • @moshemezrahi1592
    @moshemezrahi15922 ай бұрын

    You HAVE TO make a rainfall terrarium with a frog species, like glass frogs or even a salamander, it’s the coolest tank concept and a huge turn on the typical water fall or water flow

  • @oojamaflip7192
    @oojamaflip71922 ай бұрын

    this is lovely

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt39612 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.73482 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Please do a follow up with longer segments of the tank views. Very peaceful 🙂

  • @thestondfrog
    @thestondfrog2 ай бұрын

    Cool I really like this tank

  • @dingdong17277
    @dingdong1727716 күн бұрын

    i love these little fellas