Waterfall Pond in a Terrarium (biOrb AIR Redo)

Five months back I made a bioactive terrarium setup in an Oase biOrb AIR. Unfortunately that one had issues that I discuss in the beginning of this video. I knew it was time to redo the biOrb and take the setup to the next level by introducing a pond. Many of you suggested this in the comments of the previous video, so I was excited to make it happen.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out the previous video:
• Bioactive Orchid Fores...
In case you wanted to learn more about the biOrb AIR or were looking to buy one for yourself, check out the links below! Just linking it up for you. I don't get any kind of compensation for it:
store.oase-usa.com/
Also, just for the record you DO NOT need to spend a ton of cash to get a well established, highly functioning system. Check out my terrarium build playlist for more ideas:
• Terrariums
Full Plant List:
Acorus gramineus miniums aureus
Anubias nangi
Azolla carolinina
Begonia rex 'Rumba'
Chlorophytum bichetii
Cryptanthus nubicola
Fern Moss
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia'
Fittonia 'Leather Leaf'
Hemigraphis repanda
Liverwort
Pellaea 'Glowstar'
Pilea glauca 'Aqua Marine'
Pillow Moss
Rough Maidenhair Fern
Selaginella krausiana 'Gold Tips'
Sphagnum Moss
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign.
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#biorb #terrarium #serpadesign

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  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary4 жыл бұрын

    As the azolla multiplies, I cannot wait to see it pile up onto the rocks! This is lovely. Nice job Tanner!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    You'll love how it looks in one of my nano builds then. Thanks again for sending it. What a great addition to the lineup!

  • @RachelOLeary

    @RachelOLeary

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SerpaDesign my pleasure! I knew you would love it!

  • @jackobrien1557

    @jackobrien1557

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SerpaDesign where did you get the azolla

  • @PrimordialChaos1

    @PrimordialChaos1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RachelOLeary I'm a huge fan of yours

  • @RachelOLeary

    @RachelOLeary

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PrimordialChaos1 much appreciated!

  • @joshuadelacruz666
    @joshuadelacruz6664 жыл бұрын

    Tanner, you deserve to hardscape the world.

  • @Tony-wm1oc

    @Tony-wm1oc

    4 жыл бұрын

    No thank you and you must not go out side much

  • @GlitzyWitch

    @GlitzyWitch

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely

  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Your scaping is THE BEST! I can't wait to try scaping a BiOrb for an ant colony perhaps!

  • @dianemiles2720

    @dianemiles2720

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes Mikey do it!

  • @hyperdoge3908

    @hyperdoge3908

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do ittttt

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mikey! Glad you like it.

  • @HungryFatFrenzy

    @HungryFatFrenzy

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is great the channel that helped me find tanners channel is here and i watch you both every week

  • @HungryFatFrenzy

    @HungryFatFrenzy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe we could do a collab lol tanner does a build for one of your ant Colonies lol

  • @joshg5352
    @joshg53524 жыл бұрын

    Honestly the highlight of my saturday nights is when videos like these come out!

  • @eskil3394

    @eskil3394

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same dude!

  • @DrOctagon

    @DrOctagon

    4 жыл бұрын

    A smoke followed by this! Saturday night!

  • @bartfart3847

    @bartfart3847

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im going to be honest, that is Sad. Your life is Sad.

  • @frostyman349

    @frostyman349

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @joshg5352

    @joshg5352

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bartfart3847 difference of opinion chief, I dont feel sad about it and ive been doing a lot to prevent myself from feeling like that however i dont need to validate myself to you, it seems like youre the sad one...

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign4 жыл бұрын

    Been getting requests to do something like this for quite awhile. I'm glad to have finally done it and I'm excited to share it with you. Like I said in the video, I'll definitely try to make this happen in a traditional closed terrarium as well. Let me know what you think about the new rendition of the biOrb!

  • @leonkeuter5537

    @leonkeuter5537

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build! I think you should think about putting a group of some kind of small frogs in there, they would definitely love the setup! :)

  • @benfalter6245

    @benfalter6245

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should put poison dart frogs in there!

  • @drered7180

    @drered7180

    4 жыл бұрын

    Two suggestions for sealed and wireless setups in a closed terrarium. 1.) Inductive charging using a low voltage DC pump. It would be easy to install a coil in the bottom of the terrarium and hide all the wires. 2.) A photopopper circuit with a low voltage DC pump. A shishi odoshi would work better with the photo popper.

  • @BigggRoss

    @BigggRoss

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am surprised that you don't work for a zoo or the DNR or conservation society. I would think that there are a ton of jobs like that needing people like you to educate visitors and work on enclosures and natural habitat's for their animals . I think it would be a great job for you to look into/.

  • @DrOctagon

    @DrOctagon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you ship this to Scandinavia please? This is next level stuff Tanner.

  • @tandycorbin5601
    @tandycorbin56014 жыл бұрын

    You just put a bio orb on my wish list. A waterfall pond- genius! Like having a secret forest grotto in your living room.

  • @ez-8238

    @ez-8238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bio orb can be $450.00 + Just so you know. Sadly for me its Way out of my price range.

  • @creaturedomes9364

    @creaturedomes9364

    2 жыл бұрын

    😮

  • @unnameduserr
    @unnameduserr4 жыл бұрын

    I presume this is the escalation process of building ponds. Ponds everywhere! Love the water features :)

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha to some extent! Truth is that I love aquariums, terrariums and now ponds. The combination of projects makes for an even better project.

  • @matsosa
    @matsosa4 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing how on camera, you can mentally and emotionally imagine yourself living inside any one of your amazing terrariums and you get that feeling of healthiness and peace. I would imagine that in real life it’s even more magical. Amazing, you’re simply amazing🙏🏽🙌🏽

  • @tomgoode3723
    @tomgoode37234 жыл бұрын

    Wow man, been a long time viewer now and honestly this might be my favourite piece of your work!! It looks incredible! Your builds just keep getting better, I can never click on the video fast enough!! Awesome work Tanner, keep it up! Real inspiration😍😁!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you notice the improvements! I like to think that my next project is my best project. Gotta keep improving right!?

  • @patcarroll9234
    @patcarroll92344 жыл бұрын

    Oh, Tanner! I have been searching for instructions like this for so long! So much to love here: Your choice of Savory Stone is inspired, and I plan to use it in my build. I took copious notes and will begin gathering my materials today. I may not do this in a bioOrb but I have a huge metal and glass terrarium that will accommodate a waterfall like yours above beautifully. I will send phots when I complete it. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. You are such an artist.

  • @SPQR-Z
    @SPQR-Z4 жыл бұрын

    How timely. I’m working on installing a pond in my new Biorbair. This will help and inspire me with my build. Glass frogs will be my residents

  • @patcarroll9234

    @patcarroll9234

    4 жыл бұрын

    evan h I love frogs of every kind-even glassed ones! Good for you.

  • @TheGoobsters
    @TheGoobsters4 жыл бұрын

    You are truly a master of your craft, man, it's nuts Edit: like how did you get so much depth and diversity and complexity in that tiny ball, you're like a wizard

  • @WhoTheHellIsHarvy

    @WhoTheHellIsHarvy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gandalf the Green.

  • @jonnylumberjack6223
    @jonnylumberjack62234 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I'd live in that for the rest of my life and die happy! So stunning and you make it look so effortless. I know it doesn't come together in real time the same as it does in the video but it's not really the time that makes the difference, it's your touch, your artistry. Bloody lovely mate, lovely. Big love from Scotland :)

  • @jonsey3645
    @jonsey36454 жыл бұрын

    Your shows always please but this build specifically has an indescribably calming and grounding effect on me. Thank you for sharing a truly Zen moment.

  • @ryustewart2591
    @ryustewart25914 жыл бұрын

    Let’s test out the pond, I filled it up with water and let it rip! Nothing big happens* Well that was anticlimactic 😂😂😂👍

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wasn't lying was I?!

  • @patcarroll9234

    @patcarroll9234

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ryu Stewart Haha! Loved it too!

  • @Blackwood285
    @Blackwood2854 жыл бұрын

    You never fail to amaze me, never thought about putting a small pond into a biorb and yet here it is and looking better than ever.. good job as always! :)

  • @saladnander3690
    @saladnander36904 жыл бұрын

    it's so crazy what you can do, your most recent scapes have really showed off your talents and I think you keep outdoing yourself just when I don't think it can get any better. awesome job dude

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP20114 жыл бұрын

    This is the prettiest thing I have ever seen. I love every element that you added. The grassy patches in the foreground really made it look like part of the forest floor. Just beautiful!

  • @praetorian0000
    @praetorian00004 жыл бұрын

    Super impressive, I’ve seen these in the past and had no idea where to begin. I’m a chef looking for something to bring some tranquility into my off hours, thank you for making these seem so approachable.

  • @karenelisabeth4671
    @karenelisabeth46714 жыл бұрын

    That is SO beautiful! At some point I'll try to use some of your techniques and hopefully create something similar - But until then, I'll keep on enjoying your videos!

  • @bms0441
    @bms04414 жыл бұрын

    Love how you explain why and what you use certain plants for. Gorgeous build has me wanting a bio orb even more now! 😁♥️

  • @mattblake9936
    @mattblake99364 жыл бұрын

    Tanner you are incredibly gifted and talented, whenever mentioning Bioactive setups, people should picture your vivariums. Thanks for what you do.

  • @markloren2133
    @markloren21334 жыл бұрын

    The after shots of the pond are breathtaking. Fantastic job.

  • @jeandurham1223
    @jeandurham12234 жыл бұрын

    Your work is always so beautiful. I love how you explain everything in detail, and prove that anyone can do it

  • @quetzalt.v.1093
    @quetzalt.v.10934 жыл бұрын

    All your creations are just simply artistic, but this scape and pond combination is really something else...thanks for sharing!

  • @aa1ex
    @aa1ex4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! 🤩 the biorb looks full but I’m sure the plants will still grow on. Can’t wait to see an update on this build. Great job Tanner!

  • @simonwoodhouse
    @simonwoodhouse4 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite projects you've done, Tanner. Looks great!

  • @Dunkelelf3
    @Dunkelelf34 жыл бұрын

    really love the video tanner! awesome setup.. something you can stare into forever.. flowing water has something magical about it.. i love the sound and could watch and listen to it for days..

  • @benjidavis1662
    @benjidavis16624 жыл бұрын

    I love when you do water features in your set ups .

  • @letsallgohome5936
    @letsallgohome59364 жыл бұрын

    I didn't think it could much better than the original, but this is fabulous. Thanks for sharing

  • @Jacey2001
    @Jacey20014 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are my favorite thing to watch on KZread now. Thanks for showing your work. Inspiration galore. I finally found a local aquatics store that sells springtails and isopods. Building lots of stuff!!

  • @Maria-fm7iy
    @Maria-fm7iy4 жыл бұрын

    These videos are very relaxing to me. It's soothing to just listen to your voice and look at beautiful plants.

  • @nittygritty7034
    @nittygritty70344 жыл бұрын

    Love how it looks. Loved the multiple ferns.

  • @lisajohnson1563
    @lisajohnson15634 жыл бұрын

    I recently discovered your great videos. You made a childhood dream come true for me. An actual dream from when I was about 7. Technology has made it possible to create complete little worlds in containers. Your sense of scale and contrast are admirable. Your compositions are harmonious and balanced. Thank you for all you do and share!

  • @lesliesockwell8385
    @lesliesockwell83854 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous! I love how you put so much in a terrarium but it never seems forced, it always looks so natural.

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate that.

  • @aessniper
    @aessniper4 жыл бұрын

    Best set up on the biorb air ever seen, love it. Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @snuugumz
    @snuugumz4 жыл бұрын

    You’ve got a keen eye for design, sir. Thanks for the inspiration, as well...quite lovely!

  • @alabasterkros
    @alabasterkros4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Love It when you revamp!So cool to see you combine some of the favorites of your Art in a Sphere. Very captivating. Tankcou Tanner.✌

  • @leila1662
    @leila16624 жыл бұрын

    This is exquisite! So lush and beautiful

  • @iroau
    @iroau4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work! Pleasure to watch you making this miniature worlds. Thank you for shearing.

  • @Alypinkflower
    @Alypinkflower4 жыл бұрын

    Jeez..u r the master of terrarium...nothing is impossible for you..once again awesome job Tanner!!!

  • @latentheinz
    @latentheinz4 жыл бұрын

    It is beautiful. A mini tropical forest. I must do one for myself!

  • @tephlon-wrap7185
    @tephlon-wrap71854 жыл бұрын

    I look forward to your videos all week long, keep being fabulous.

  • @GlitzyWitch
    @GlitzyWitch Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning, I love the little pond 🥰

  • @AVPAquariums
    @AVPAquariums4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Just wow. Simply amazing!

  • @doobee84
    @doobee844 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job mate, your knowledge of plants and nature is outstanding, thanks for such natural home sized decorative structures...👍

  • @karenwolfsen
    @karenwolfsen4 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous as always!

  • @swapertxking
    @swapertxking4 жыл бұрын

    I dont know how i found your channel, but i am in absolute love watching these.

  • @designprosb
    @designprosb4 жыл бұрын

    Your work is always absolutely magnificent. Thank you for sharing with us the endless possibilities. You're a wonderfully fantastic man.

  • @sherrylthompson803
    @sherrylthompson8034 жыл бұрын

    Love watching you creat terrariums. So relaxing! You are so talented!!

  • @thirty3bluelines
    @thirty3bluelines4 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for an update on this beautiful build!

  • @clementpigot6561
    @clementpigot65614 жыл бұрын

    This was mesmerizing to watch. I would do crazy stuff to see this terrarium for real!! You are such an inspirational man!!

  • @andrewewald1994
    @andrewewald19944 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work as always Tanner! I’ve been watching you for over the past year and you’ve inspired me to become a DIY fanatic myself lol. I gotta tell you, the satisfaction of finishing a project yourself is one of the best feelings ever. Thank you!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right?! I love the DIY aspect of the projects.

  • @kahliahandsley6634
    @kahliahandsley66344 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a calming video, your work is very inspiring and I love that plants can be the focus in such a set up!

  • @patcarroll9234
    @patcarroll92344 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone told you how inspirational your postings about your *failures* are to this member of the SerpaSquad? Such posts give me courage to keep going even when things go wrong. Your explanations are extremely helpful and inspirational. Thank you.

  • @ElPlantPapi
    @ElPlantPapi4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing! Beautiful setup!

  • @donnat2793
    @donnat27933 жыл бұрын

    WOW! This one looks better than the first one and the first one was awesome!

  • @aurora_dawn123
    @aurora_dawn1234 жыл бұрын

    That looks absolutely amazing, you have amazing artistic abilities.

  • @pennyritter4020
    @pennyritter40204 жыл бұрын

    Just binged watched all your videos. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

  • @krisguenther4897
    @krisguenther48974 жыл бұрын

    The detail is amazing

  • @andrewrichards1882
    @andrewrichards18824 жыл бұрын

    Wow, again you have inspired me more than ever! Thank you for the passion you out into your videos! I’m building my KZread channel and it’s all because of you tanner, thank you

  • @grammafaye
    @grammafaye4 жыл бұрын

    As a new viewer to your channel (this is like the fifth one in a row) all I can say is stunning! Beautiful layout of the entire biorb. Thank you for making these videos. 😃

  • @Kischme71
    @Kischme714 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! The water Cascades down there rocks perfectly. I wish I could buy one from you

  • @Marble_Tree
    @Marble_Tree4 жыл бұрын

    Wow the end result on this one is incredible, great job tanner

  • @rjmorstad852
    @rjmorstad8523 жыл бұрын

    Another craft well done! Keep em coming!

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl98764 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I have a three gallon bowl sitting around waiting for my next terrarium, I'm definitely going to try a waterfall in it. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @jasperpreedy5311
    @jasperpreedy53114 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I absolutely love this one, has really nice vibe to it

  • @brendamitchell8234
    @brendamitchell82344 жыл бұрын

    Love, Love, Love this build. I am going to try building my first ever closed terrarium and have NO clue what I am doing. lol. But I am going to give it my best shot .

  • @officiallypro9534
    @officiallypro95344 жыл бұрын

    Man I love your videos you literally light the way for inspiration.. I found your channel maybe a week ago and I'm just blown away. Thinking about buying this orb as well would make a great centerpiece

  • @janlovett1887
    @janlovett18874 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful build! 😍

  • @MilahMeia
    @MilahMeia4 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful

  • @frostyman349
    @frostyman3494 жыл бұрын

    Wow this one looks really good! Nice work

  • @eskil3394
    @eskil33944 жыл бұрын

    That looks amazing. Definetly worth the time of doing a makeover

  • @amandakelley1665
    @amandakelley16654 жыл бұрын

    It’s a beautiful build! You have inspired my to make a waterfall Paludarium inside a 20 gallon tank with a betta, which are one of my favorite fish. You have the best terrarium builds online!

  • @OriginalRaveParty
    @OriginalRaveParty4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful looking end result!

  • @Fish_Frenzy1
    @Fish_Frenzy14 жыл бұрын

    i must say this might be the most impressive thing you have made in my opinion of course

  • @Palaeogeobicho
    @Palaeogeobicho4 жыл бұрын

    Man, you're an artist! awesome work!

  • @gyaradosparty2565
    @gyaradosparty25654 жыл бұрын

    This is a great update. Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @zaman8032
    @zaman80324 жыл бұрын

    this is one of my favorite video. eagerly waiting for the update.

  • @meismeems1
    @meismeems14 жыл бұрын

    That is gorgeous!

  • @sheilaloki7917
    @sheilaloki79174 жыл бұрын

    It is unique and really beautiful!

  • @SimeraBlackrose
    @SimeraBlackrose4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work. I love the look of it.

  • @wendyanndarling
    @wendyanndarling4 жыл бұрын

    Your content makes me happy Tanner!

  • @jacobbyington5534
    @jacobbyington55344 жыл бұрын

    I like when you were vaping into it for the final shots that was lit af

  • @naturezone1212
    @naturezone12124 жыл бұрын

    I love the little pool of water in a forest look👍

  • @arnomrnym6329
    @arnomrnym63293 жыл бұрын

    Great rework, allthough I liked the old version too. But you toped yourself with this design. Nice work! 👍😎

  • @tottiresch102
    @tottiresch1024 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good ,love it

  • @jaydenanderson1794
    @jaydenanderson17944 жыл бұрын

    i love you channel tanner keep working hard! we appreciate you!

  • @SerpaDesign

    @SerpaDesign

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your comment!

  • @allysammy7715
    @allysammy77154 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this! Just made my waterfall with a cork bark tube, now wishing I did rock! I would love to see updates on the 180 vivarium! I can’t wait until you get your frogs!

  • @michaelmelo8075
    @michaelmelo80754 жыл бұрын

    Nice variation on the BioOrb, looking forward to a terrarium version !

  • @lilianubia3648
    @lilianubia36484 жыл бұрын

    beautiful garden and mini pond inside a sphere !

  • @bradshantz2272
    @bradshantz22724 жыл бұрын

    That is super neat, it looks like a like stream pond you'd find while wondering in the woods

  • @eliasblomster9055
    @eliasblomster90554 жыл бұрын

    Great work Tanner! Thumbs up from Sweden👍👍👍 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

  • @Tanahmera
    @Tanahmera4 жыл бұрын

    I love both of them, They are amazing.

  • @hollycoon1933
    @hollycoon19334 жыл бұрын

    You're def my favorite youtuber! Love your videos, you give me lots of inspiration and some knowledge when it comes to terrarium building (:

  • @chevaliergg9506
    @chevaliergg95064 жыл бұрын

    wow I just discovered this chanel and.. you. are. the. coolest. I'm overly excited to try all of this out

  • @HeatherRo
    @HeatherRo4 жыл бұрын

    THIS. IS. AMAZING! I just stumbled upon u and I'm so glad I did!! And springtails!!! 😍

  • @irenebencomo3809
    @irenebencomo38094 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as usual. It look so peaceful. Make me want to be real little so I could sit on the edge of the pond and stick my feet in the water

  • @matasabaliksta682
    @matasabaliksta6824 жыл бұрын

    You should get some vampire crabs for this build

  • @NitwitsWorld

    @NitwitsWorld

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matas Abaliksta vampire crabs?

  • @adobenerd9815

    @adobenerd9815

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matas Abaliksta it might be a little small for them... but it would be really cool

  • @matasabaliksta682

    @matasabaliksta682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@adobenerd9815 i think it should be okay with one or two

  • @kirin1230

    @kirin1230

    4 жыл бұрын

    Idk much about crabs, but I thought they would need a larger water source. If not, I think it could work.

  • @matasabaliksta682

    @matasabaliksta682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kirin1230 they are very small and spend most of their time above water

  • @paulstingray
    @paulstingray4 жыл бұрын

    How cool is that waterfall!