The ULTIMATE Fire-Bellied Toad Paludarium
You have been asking and asking for years now... and it's finally here! Hopefully this build exceeds your expectations because I think it turned out really well. Although this is the first paludarium on the channel it will not be the last. Paludariums are awesome because they combine two of my favorite hobbies (aquariums and terrariums). The possibilities are endless, but this one is intended to highlight my Fire-Bellied Toads.
As I expressed in the video, choosing plants can be easier than you probably think. The majority of plants sold as "aquarium plants" will actually grow quite well in an emerged (out of water), humid environment. In fact this is how they are usually grown before you get them, which is why they have to acclimate to your aquarium. As a result, most aquarium plants are a great choice for this type of setup. Terrestrial plants that grow in soggy soil or near wetlands in nature also work just as well. Do a little research on the plants and I'm sure you can find a batch that suit your taste/intended purpose.
As I kept saying in the video, take your time! There are a ton of variables at play with a setup like this, so it's very important to make sure that your setup is not a logistical nightmare. Although fairly basic, I hope this paludarium gives you an idea of what's possible. Good luck!
Check out the complete plant list below:
Anubias barteri
Anubias 'Golden Coin'
Anubias lancifolia
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Cryptanthus nubicola
Cryptanthus 'Red Star'
Ficus pumila 'Quecifolia'
Fittonia 'Red Vein'
Java Fern
Java Moss
Kangaroo Fern
Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade'
Pilea involucrata
Purple Waffle Plant
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Rattlesnake Fern
Selaginella 'Fairy Plume'
Sphagnum Moss
Syngonium podophyllum 'Creamsicle'
Variegated Acorus gramineus
Variegated Pothos
Wandering Jew 'Purple'
Wandering Jew 'Bolivian'
Water Wisteria
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Also, if you use the code "BobMoss" on www.h2oplants.com/ you can get 10% off your first purchase.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! For additional content like this, photos of my terrariums and animals, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
#firebelliedtoad #paludarium #serpadesign
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Check out the 17 month update on this tank to see how it's doing today! kzread.info/dash/bejne/npOgsrNmqKWpYbQ.html
@xtracreativity1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your update! I have a question. Why don't you let the fishes be able to go under the plateforme? It's could cause some problems ?
@michelleforsythdolan8266
4 жыл бұрын
Dude thanks for the update man! I love your videos there so cool and awesome you seem like a really cool guy. You've inspired me to want to get reptiles and make terrariums and stuff but my parents don't want me to😅
@harrietbathtub6557
4 жыл бұрын
You have a weird voice
@harrietbathtub6557
4 жыл бұрын
Michelle ForsythDolan f
@kuffdeeztv2214
4 жыл бұрын
What lizards are recommended for a paludarium
"How to Create a Paludarium in 832 Easy Steps." :D
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
😂
@homiespaghetti1522
5 жыл бұрын
It's worth it though
@mehmedmehmedovic6415
5 жыл бұрын
😂
@donut5818
5 жыл бұрын
First, do w4etwywrcnlguicrtgkunrvtvrstvobde%jn,hnf5bder3ud42r3j5y2d4hjkg34dnh72d34ryguic32r4c4ugy5jk. Then, allow it to cure for 7 weeks
@millsbarrera7857
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
You’re like the Bob Ross of vivarium building, very soothing to watch and I know I could never make mine look anything like that....love the work
@kelseyedwards2817
4 жыл бұрын
Bob "Moss", if you will...
@CRZ_PL
4 жыл бұрын
@@kelseyedwards2817 that was good
@CRZ_PL
4 жыл бұрын
you can make this if you just sacrifice some time and effort. if you already have the tank it shouldn't be that expensive to do either
@MaxskiSynths
3 жыл бұрын
He beats the devil out of his plants when they acclimate
@mariamorris6987
3 жыл бұрын
🤟🏼😍💙
Your videos help me so much with my anxiety disorder. From the bottom. Of my heart. Thank you
@horsepl3122
5 жыл бұрын
same here!!! big thanks Serpa!!
@amberc6540
5 жыл бұрын
Omg I know.. why are toad enclosure building videos so amazing for anxiety?
@spencerk4077
5 жыл бұрын
Same
@SolZaer
4 жыл бұрын
AntsCanada is good too
@Pedroepiphone
4 жыл бұрын
We are not alone :)
It's like watching an artist painting. At first you think "Well what a mess, that will never turn out great.". And at the end you're just like "Wow that's beautiful." You, Sir, are truly amazing at your craftsmanship.
@realchiknuggets
Жыл бұрын
I didn't even know that first part was a take anyone had. I guess I just trust the process and see how it goes
You should do commissioned work! Beautiful and very natural! I would buy one of your terrariums, you can make a whole business out of what you love!! Sure the toads love it!
@zevra2489
5 жыл бұрын
Seriously, I don't have near the amount of time to build one of these on my own but I would love to buy a bioactive enclosure for my crested gecko
@danklyf4202
5 жыл бұрын
Or start a school that teaches us this bad ass stuff. 👌
@VineyardGHS
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful yes natural-looking no
@mettugran
5 жыл бұрын
Meghan O'Brien You should commission him
@prehistoricorchid3455
5 жыл бұрын
Yes please I really want one but im so choaked on time i'll never ever have the time to do it :"(
That toad’s masterful jump 19:43
@moritzleitermann1276
5 жыл бұрын
So gracefull
@MonaLisaFire
5 жыл бұрын
SemDening Productions 😭😭I waited for this part
@makaki6900
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve just commented about this Watch it in 0,25 speed
I think having long recordings of your Toad Paludarium with some chill music would be a real treat. I have been dealing with anxiety for the last few months and your videos are so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. You should think about doing some videos that are just watching life in your aquariums or Paludarium go about their day with some chill music.
can we get a 24 hour live stream of this tank pls. thanks
@tahminaferdoushy7015
4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. As long as u have a electricity supply😊 Love from Bangladesh!!
@tawsif7106
4 жыл бұрын
@@tahminaferdoushy7015 hehe, well said আমিও বাংলাদেশ থেকে 😂
Wow this looks incredible! I think I need your patience when it comes to tank builds. Well done! 🤩
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Trust me, having patience really helps!
@supertnt1239
5 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm subscribed to you Leopard Gecko and SerpaDesign now both have met. Dreams do come true.
@mvgikk1969
4 жыл бұрын
damn only 4 likes
@nicksutton9478
3 жыл бұрын
No bullshit.....i watch this too because of my anxiety. Pretty cool
@halalmemes4515
3 жыл бұрын
Collab pls!
“Now it is time to add in the firebelly toads this is their home afterall” **confused frog noises**
@vixtion9180
4 жыл бұрын
I thought it was for salamanders lol
@MassMultiplayer
4 жыл бұрын
home yea, their cage. still very beautifull
@crabboh2005
4 жыл бұрын
confused TOAD noises lol
@lizardqueen99
4 жыл бұрын
@@crabboh2005 toads are a family of frogs, and fire belly toads aren't even toads at all, they're their own family of frogs.
@nicolas7ruiz
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't like when he added in the toads, I think those animals deserve a bigger environment to live, with the bugs it's fine, but toads are too big for such a small habitat.
I enjoy watching ALL of your creations. And if I were an amphibian, reptile or the like, I would totally enjoy the space you'd made for me to live and thrive in. Even your terraniums look like something out of nature that was captured in glass. You have made me want to try to make a terranium with a water element added. Thank you so much for sharing. 😍♥️
I have zero patience required to do this.."Allow to dry 24 hrs"..I would wait 5 mins and say "Ok it's ready"
@coldbloodedcompanions8808
4 жыл бұрын
I totally get how you feel. I enjoy desighning encosures but I always just want them done.
@dognut8211
4 жыл бұрын
Practice spinning the casino wheel on GTA online and trust me, you will gain great skill at waiting 24 hours for things.
@dpboy8
4 жыл бұрын
A process of months would be done in half a day with me.. though it would never look like this haha
@Iamaguienapig
4 жыл бұрын
Same. 😂
@thatoneguy_0218
3 жыл бұрын
@@dognut8211 Lmfao, set your spawn location to "last location" then save it. Then spin the wheel if you see its not gonna land on what you want close the game before it tells you what you won in the bottom hand corner. Rinse and repeat my friend, if you get something you want simply walk out the casino and it'll definitely be saved. This is a simple exploit that messes with the games hard save mechanic. Enjoy
Hey bro May i suggest setting up a live cam of this and or your other vivariums or what not it be cool to just peacefully watch your critters do their thing :) especially since in my case space is too limited for these set ups lol
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
I probably won't set up live cams, but I do want to do full videos shot like the end of this one showcasing my setups individually. I think that will be pretty close to what you have in mind.
@icarlyIV
5 жыл бұрын
@@SerpaDesign Yes :)
@lauraallen7755
5 жыл бұрын
Yes please, I would regularly watch an hour or more of this set up or an aquarium
@madeleinerunyan9192
5 жыл бұрын
@@SerpaDesign A full video of your paludariums, aquariums, and/or even vivariums OR a live cam of your paludariums, aquariums, and/or vivariums would be a amazing to watch and fall asleep to or calm anxiety or just enjoy. I'm not allowed to have a frog paludarium, fish aquarium, or a viviarium because my mom hates all pets but dogs (I don't know why the vivarium was not allowed), but I enjoy looking at fish and your builds immensely. You don't have to because this is your channel, but I also would love to see a live cam or a regular video series (or just video series) of the living creatures in your builds... even if it's just an isopod in a vivarium.
@protocolsavage8506
5 жыл бұрын
Yea serpa, man I would stare at one aquarium with some music like this for probably 45 minutes straight not gonna lie.
Tanner, you've created another better-than-zoo-quality display!! Absolutely amazing!! 💦🌿🐸👍👍
While buying weights and dumbbells Employee: Working on your summer body sir? SerpaDesign: (hesitantly) uhhh yeah, *fitness fitness fitness muscles muscles muscles* Loved the setup btw 💯💯
@redred1161
3 жыл бұрын
I_got_lumbago omg uncle?
@redred1161
3 жыл бұрын
Dutch Van der Linde hey Duuuutch.
Just found this channel, fantastic production quality, information and style! It's so inspiring to see how passionate you are! Bravo!
It's really like you bought a piece of nature in a glass box to your home. The amount of meticulous effort and detail that goes into it is astounding:)
How to make the fire belly toad Sistine chapel
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
😂
@crhea97
5 жыл бұрын
It's true is better than a zoo display
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that.
@millsbarrera7857
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
I would honestly love to see a time-lapse of this like over a course of 24 hours. Watching this on its own was super soothing to watch.
Hi Tanner. For whatever reason, you showed up in my KZread feed and it's literally the best thing to happen in a while. With all the chaos going on in the country, etc., this is literally the first thing that sort of stopped me dead in my tracks and very quickly calmed me down and gave me a sense of peace! I have already shared it on FB with that sentiment. Anyway, though it very likely wasn't your original intent with the channel, you've made a big difference in my day and in my mood. Let the binge-watching begin! Thank you. Stay safe, and I look forward to more! Cheers!
That is a very impressive set-up and those are lucky toads.
Awesome, I doubt that there are many firebellies as lucky as yours!
@DBT1007
5 жыл бұрын
umm... what about firebellies that lives in the wild? compared to the ones who lives in the wild, this toad is unlucky
@malnutritionboy
5 жыл бұрын
@@DBT1007 do they have predators?
@malnutritionboy
5 жыл бұрын
@@DBT1007 many people like to think that cows would be happier in the wild. Well no they will be extinct from predators. Too domesticated
@DBT1007
5 жыл бұрын
@@malnutritionboy umm pls don't generalize all animals. some animals are better in the wild. Some domesticated animals for hundreds of years are not suitable in the wild condition. Such as the modern chicken, pig, cow, sheep. These animals are modified to grow fast and fat quicker. They not for survival in the wild because they'll be an easy prey for predator. But they can into wilderness.. but need some time for them to adapt. btw, about that cow thing, Look at some wild cows. Bison, muskox, wildebeest, etc. They can survive without human. domesticated animals for human needs (especially the GMO animals) are different from normal animals. Got it?
@malnutritionboy
5 жыл бұрын
@@DBT1007 i already said cows not wild "cows" those aren't cows. Pretty sure muskox are extinct. Got it?
In a word “Overwhelming”. Your talented beyond description. Great work!
Amazing vid, I wasn't intending on watching the whole thing, but once I started watching it I couldn't stop. lol great work! Keep it up. 👌🏾
@scQue
4 жыл бұрын
Same. I don't keep pets or anything. This video just queued up after something else I was watching. And 10 minutes in I found myself asking "Why am I still watching this?" But I couldn't stop. At the 20-min mark, it dawned on me why I was committed: while I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doing, I was intrigued by the production design (it's a surprisingly well produced video), your voice is not so mellow as to put me to sleep, and (and this is key) I didn't feel like I was actually wasting my time. This video made me feel relaxed, but not sleepy while cramming information I didn't know I wanted in to my brain. (I'm one of those guys who can't do board games or puzzles because they stress me out: I feel like I'm wasting my time. This video was the opposite of that.) Who ever is helping you with your camera work and editing is doing a great job. If that person is you, then you have quite a career ahead of you! Biggest critique: a disembodied voice can be offputting to documentary viewers. Be sure to catch a shot of you talking to the camera at least every 5 or 10 minutes.
The paludarium is finally done! It's so satisfying to see a project that has been months (4 months+) in the works come to fruition. Hopefully you all enjoyed this build and learn something new. If you liked this setup, then stay tuned because this won't be the last. Have a great day! ✌️
@Idk-qh6xg
5 жыл бұрын
SerpaDesign you should keep ants i in hobo you could make an awesome terrarium for them but this is just a suggestion but u should try it 👍🐜
@beast_mode5729
5 жыл бұрын
Does the water get yellow by the cocopeat /husk i also made a paludarium and it keeps getting yellow
@aquanews9633
5 жыл бұрын
Всё очень красиво, но как обслужить/заменить помпу!? Она полностью закрыта декором!
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
It wasn't super expensive, but it did take a really long time to make. I'm glad you enjoyed the build! 😁
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe some day. A lot people want to see me keep ants, so I'll consider.
Man oh man, i aspire to create a masterpiece like this at some point in my life! Very neat looking set up, well designed, calculated execution and just perfect. Love it.
_Possibly the most awesome creative work I have seen to date, thank you for sharing your creative talents._
This was probably the most relaxing video I've ever seen in my life
Wow, fantastic job‼️ I've been mulling over converting my 50 gallon aquarium for a couple of years and I just learned more from watching your 23 min video than I did from three books and half a dozen articles on the subject(s). Thank you, your tutorial was greatly helpful
@nancyfahey7518
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. I have a 125gal tank that sprung a leak and is just sitting there saying, "h e l p m e"
Absolutely stunning!
2:24 "do you lift?" SerpaDesign: No. I make ULTIMATE paludariums.
This is awesome, youre so talented. I dont have terrariums, fish or reptiles but am mezmerized by your videos. Would love to try something small to start. This build is zoo quality!
Can you make one for turtles? I think that would look amazing
I could happily live in here. Great job once again!
1:27 some ninja moves right there
Those fire bellied toads are so happy in their new paludarium it's so natural as alway's and clearly suited for the toads as well, beautiful creative outcome.
Your videos are oddly relaxing, I nearly fall asleep every time. 😌🙏🏾
Am I the only one impressed that he wrote the word "Front" upside down 3 times flawlessly?
You’re attention to detail is blowing me away !! I’m so impressed . I know nothing about any of this but I love frogs .
this is art. it looks like you took a chunk of nature and put it in a tank, so beautiful
Wow this turned out BEAUTIFUL. Excellent editing and narration btw. I kinda wish i was one of those toads, they got such a sweet home!
Your creations cure my depression xD
thank you for saying "patience" I think the planning takes the longest and letting things dry before moving on
You mastered de arts of Controlled Biospheres. Excellent tutorial, pro insight and joy for de Soul.
Holy crap this is one of the most beautiful tanks I have ever seen in my life!!! Amazing👌🏼👌🏼
Stunning habitat as always, very inspirational. Ive learned a lot from your content throughout the years. My crested geckos habitat was made after watching some of your videos a couple years ago. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! This looks amazing. Your patience and craftsmanship really paid off.
I've never wanted to be a frog, until now.
@unkownfilipino9798
3 жыл бұрын
Unless you go to a worst human ever that rarely feeds you keeps in an empty 5 gallon tank does not clean the cage
I love good cord management.
@mrsbodeutsch
5 жыл бұрын
Following Finnegan hahaha!
All of your videos are fascinating and satisfying, but this one (so far) takes the cake. So beautifully, expertly done.
This is amazing. The number of different materials blew me away, and the way you used these materials displays your artistic abilities. I saw the video you did with Kenan. Beautiful!
It's safe to say you make one of the best terrariums in the world keep up the great work!
This is amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks!
Excellent video and exceptional work! Love the music and your calm voice is an added bonus when teaching as you do. Great stuff!😁👍
Beautiful home you've made for them! I had firebelly toads about 10+ yrs ago. Their terrarium was actually pretty neat, however this... would have been the best! 💚
Am I the only one who cried...? This is so beautiful.
I've found that after I trim down the edges on any work I do with foam, I take a heat gun to pretty much any surface and edge. Gives it a really natural and nice looking finish. It's really easy to overdue it but it turns out looking really nice.
You're amazing! The utmost respect and admiration for your craft!
Words cannot describe the joy isopods bring me. They're so weirdly cute.
Came to watch the end result, watched the whole video. You got a very pleasing way of talking, and the paludarium is beyond amazing!
My god thats amazing. You sir are a true artist
I always enjoy learning how you create these amazing habitats. It really looks great.
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed this video.
@scotth9881
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tanner! Your response is greatly appreciated!
You have a true talent for design. It is amazing to me how much work goes into your habitats. It is like you went out into the forest and just cut a cube of it out woodland floor and encased it in glass
Stunning man, the final look makes all the work worth it, anything that good takes time, patience and effort. Can’t wait for next ones
wow it looks amazing. Awesome job. I love watching your videos.
Beautiful build, Tanner. Lucky frogs. I'd be happy to live in that environment if only it was my size. 😁
Dude thank you so much for all you do for the KZread community. Thanks to you I am totally interested in ecospheres and terrariums. I built my first one today and it was so fun. I hope it lasts. Keep up the great work
Love it. Thanks for putting it all together. I know it's a lot of work setting one up and then more work making this video. Appreciate you very much for it. Great reference to get your own started.
That thing is amazing! 👊😁👍
Lucky ass toad
I love your use of the vines with the smaller ones wrapping around the larger ones
I've been searching for this videos for hours !!! Exactly what I need !!! Thx you so much for making this !!
there is a difference of a good aquarium and a cool aquarium
19:20 I giggled at the one riding your hand.
Amazingly gifted. Thank you for sharing your art.
That is so cool! I love the vines you made, they look like the roots of an ancient tree.
wow it takes so much skill to create a masterpiece such as that
The Frog's jumping fail still has me laughing 😂
Wow, just SUPERB! A real work of art! Thanks for sharing your gift!
I know I am way late to the party but wow. This is the most amazing build I have ever seen. Hands down. You sir, are a master of the nature!!
Love your set up! Does your pump have a filter that needs to be changed or do you just let it run without a filter?
That is the nicest tank I've ever seen for a $10 frog. Puts my dart frog tanks in check. Well done sir.
@SerpaDesign
5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
Honestly the best video ive seen so far. Im very new to this type of project and I am having a hard time following other videos because they too complicated. Watching your video has given me some confidence. Thanks for a great tutorial.
This is absolutely amazing!! And you did an awesome job of explaining everything, as always :) Only thing i would change is the big piece of wood you put in at around 16:36. I think the overal look would be a little better without that piece; a little less cramped together I suppose.
@xAlbinopiratex
5 жыл бұрын
Overcrowded it
In awe!! Let me know if you need lighting please. Ill send you some to try out. Brad
Thank you for sharing your passion. The paludarium is stunning. I am inspired.
Your animals are so lucky to have u! You make the best terrariums,vivariums, and paludariums!
When I was younger my grandma got my brother and I two fire bellies and one of them wouldn’t stop messing with the other. And it ended up drowning the other fire belly. I was so sad,
College counselor: so what career are you interested in? Me: well, ideally I’d like to be a fire-bellied toad living in a vivarium created by serpa designs College counselor: Me: Me: so what college do you recommend
Your builds are breathtaking!!! So relaxing to watch too!
Incredibly gifted young man! Magnificent artistry!
Omg it's epic
I just found your site. Thank you for doing this. Amazing art work. Great inspiration. You’ve answered so many questions I’ve had for years.
Wow this is beautiful! My first amphibians were a pair of fire belly toads and I wish I had this knowledge back then. All your builds are awesome, keep it up!
I'm thinking of making a setup like this. I'm literally going to follow every freakin step. But in a 50 gal and when i have the funds
@user-tb4sl4ex2q
4 жыл бұрын
Lol same, except I want more dirt in the middle for more plants :)
Would it be possible to build one of these without using silicone/foam and the likes? Just natural materials
@protocolsavage8506
5 жыл бұрын
The silicon and foam are all safe for aquariums,..
@jaredhuntz3346
5 жыл бұрын
Juan González Late post, but the silicone and foam set the base of all the natural formations, then you add the plants and such, on top
@amandakelley1665
4 жыл бұрын
You might be able to but without something to stabile it like it is in nature you’d have a lot of messes to deal with
@PhilJackZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely
@spires3371
3 жыл бұрын
You can make the background out of clay based cat litter. Make sure to grow some grass on it so the roots keep it together.
It's beautiful and really looks like a natural habitat for the toads. I loved watching them once they got put in the paludarium.
That was a supreme treat to watch, thank you! 💚🐸🌿🏞
Did you ever think of getting firebelly newts?