Bioactive Gargoyle Gecko Vivarium

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  • čas přidán 27. 09. 2019
  • I had requests to do this build years ago, but I didn't have or want a gargoyle gecko. That said I just recently adopted this gecko, which meant that she needed a custom bioactive vivarium.
    She was given to me along with an 18x18x24" exoterra. Normally I don't use them, but I know that a lot of you do and I wanted to show you what is possible with this type of tank. Hopefully this gives you some ideas and inspiration for your next build.
    Also let me know if there's anything you want more information on when I upload the follow-up video.
    Substrate Mix: • Tropical Terrarium Sub...
    Plant Prep: • How to Clean and Quara...
    I'll get a full list of materials up at a later time, but I linked up all of the ones I consistency get comments about.
    Material List:
    Coco Husk Liner: amzn.to/2m9SUy5 (Affiliate Link*)
    Expanding Foam: amzn.to/2m9JGlp (Affiliate Link*)
    Tree Fern: amzn.to/2lvGCQl (Affiliate Link*)
    *I receive compensation for affiliate link clicks.
    Plant List:
    Bird's Nest Fern
    Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby'
    Ficus pumila
    Golden Pothos
    Neoregelia 'Green Fireball'
    Pellionia pulchra
    If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my projects, updates and more, then be sure to follow me on Instagram @serpadesign.
    / serpadesign
    #gargoylegecko #bioactivevivarium #serpadesign

Komentáře • 496

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před 4 lety +156

    Got anyone at Aquashella I'll see you there!

    • @NaturesWhim
      @NaturesWhim Před 4 lety +7

      hello sir please Greet me in you next upload. more power!

    • @PikaRaichupikapika
      @PikaRaichupikapika Před 4 lety +2

      Are all these plants safe to use for crested geckos too?

    • @travmendoza
      @travmendoza Před 4 lety

      Saitama One Punch Man he has a video about his bio active Crested Gecko enclosure, you can check it out if you’re interested. He tells what plants he uses for his cage.

    • @septerz2968
      @septerz2968 Před 4 lety

      Hi I’m thinking about getting anoles can you make a video about them?

    • @PikaRaichupikapika
      @PikaRaichupikapika Před 4 lety

      @@travmendoza yes I know. But I was wondering if these plants like the bird nest fern was also safe for cresties

  • @karlsnow9133
    @karlsnow9133 Před 4 lety +404

    You are the Bob Ross of terrariums, my friend. Keep it up!

    • @FreedomAnderson
      @FreedomAnderson Před 4 lety +58

      Bob Moss.

    • @rowan2356
      @rowan2356 Před 4 lety +1

      Freedom Anderson niceee

    • @lalylaly27
      @lalylaly27 Před 4 lety +5

      he's great at making these set ups... but he's not putting "happy little moss bushes, ever so gently, here and there." It shouldn't be that easy to replicate Bob Ross.

    • @Portnowthrifts
      @Portnowthrifts Před 4 lety +1

      Karl Snow he is bob moss

    • @finnhewick7831
      @finnhewick7831 Před 4 lety

      max the aquarists how original

  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada Před 4 lety +295

    Gorgeous terrarium build, as usual! ❤🙌

  • @leopardgeckotalk
    @leopardgeckotalk Před 4 lety +131

    Great work, gave me so many ideas for future tank builds! :)

    • @tortoisetarzan
      @tortoisetarzan Před 4 lety +1

      Leopard Gecko Hiiiiiiiii!

    • @uglyribcage6982
      @uglyribcage6982 Před 4 lety +1

      Leopard Gecko aren’t his tanks so magnificent :)

    • @JessicaS-bb8wz
      @JessicaS-bb8wz Před 4 lety

      Hiiii

    • @fredh5414
      @fredh5414 Před 4 lety +1

      The legendary, Leopard Gecko? :o I love Diegos new 80 gallon, it turned out so well!

  • @arielt.375
    @arielt.375 Před 4 lety +67

    When you realize that a gecko lives in a better “room” than you do.

  • @rue6173
    @rue6173 Před 4 lety +85

    Such a beautiful tank I aspire to be able to build something like this for my geckos when my budget allows me to!

  • @suzieronfell7260
    @suzieronfell7260 Před 4 lety +24

    This is why my red eye tree frog vivarium is so good because I watch you😂

  • @logantheone_8340
    @logantheone_8340 Před 4 lety +10

    You’ve inspired me throughout the years to make a variety of different terrariums, vivariums, pauladariums and aquariums. Thank you

  • @poldoll5683
    @poldoll5683 Před 4 lety +15

    This is so beautiful, I love how you make it look so natural and earthy. I bet your home just looks amazing with all those terrariums, vivariums, and fish tanks. So much green!! You should do a tour of your home. I'd watch for sure.

  • @its95CZR
    @its95CZR Před 4 lety +7

    You should have way more views for the talent and amount of work you dedicate to your creations! It’s the first time I say this to a youtuber! You inspired me to build terrariums for my geckos and beardies, all the best to you Tanner!

  • @AQUAPROS
    @AQUAPROS Před 4 lety +40

    Im coming down stairs dude, one sec.

  • @aurorasurrealis1032
    @aurorasurrealis1032 Před 4 lety +18

    Finallyyy I have been waiting for this video since you first introduced her to us!
    Amazing work as always!

  • @taylawithan_a
    @taylawithan_a Před 4 lety +5

    Definitely the inspiration I needed right now, I'm upgrading my crestie from her already big tank to another one that is almost twice the height and I can't wait to start building it!!!

  • @jessicajagged8
    @jessicajagged8 Před 4 lety +2

    A friend of mine just recommended your channel to me and YES! I am so stoked to see someone has made a bio-active enclosure for a gargoyle!! I really hope to re-do mine's home especially now that I have seen this.

  • @bobkob
    @bobkob Před 4 lety +8

    I love that with the coco fiber “ cloth” siliconed to the side walls,
    Great video also,

  • @chiuanson3431
    @chiuanson3431 Před 4 lety +22

    I love it!!🥰 Love from Malaysia here~ Hope can see Asian Forest Scorpion tank setup!❤️

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides Před rokem

    The hard scape on this one is wonderful, perfect for a New Caledonian gecko

  • @lindsayclark6453
    @lindsayclark6453 Před 2 lety +1

    Very new to your channel, I’ve never made or knew I’d been interested in the scapes you make, I don’t keep reptiles etc, but I love your channel; it’s relaxing and beautiful to watch. Thanks, Linds, Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @nneichan9353
    @nneichan9353 Před 4 lety +9

    Wow, that looks really good!

  • @AquariumKnowhow
    @AquariumKnowhow Před 4 lety +1

    I am always amazed at how much stuff you can cram into an enclosure, and at the end it always turns out amazing. you are an inspiration! keep up the good work.

  • @charlottewilliams4875

    Stunning! Fabulous set up.

  • @AbRealProduction
    @AbRealProduction Před 2 lety +1

    This one has always been in and it still is my favorite of all your videos because it's the one that shows so much variety and ease when it comes to this stuff it's really inspiring

  • @NitroxNova
    @NitroxNova Před 2 lety

    my only regret is I'm running out of builds to watch, I guess I'll have to watch them all again lol, Love your channel, I've learned so much!

  • @themalaymenagerie3350
    @themalaymenagerie3350 Před 4 lety +73

    AWWWWW YIISSSSSSSS
    Haven't watch the whole thing but I bet it'd be cool
    Edit: ITS AWESOME!

    • @whisperingdragon4194
      @whisperingdragon4194 Před 4 lety

      The Malay Menagerie Spoiler, it’s great.

    • @angelibarra5916
      @angelibarra5916 Před 3 lety

      @@whisperingdragon4194 I think they finished watching this way before u commented 🤣

  • @alabasterkros
    @alabasterkros Před 4 lety +1

    It's so cool! Worth the wait. She will be very happy in her new home ✌

  • @georgegriffiths1437
    @georgegriffiths1437 Před 4 lety

    these builds always blow me away

  • @felinelover101
    @felinelover101 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for doing a gecko build so full of vines and branches! Too often we see planted gecko vivariums that don't have nearly enough hiding or climbing spots for geckos. Great build as usual! :)

  • @jey_washere501
    @jey_washere501 Před rokem

    Looks a lot like a crested! So cute!

  • @Satoshi.Yakicorn
    @Satoshi.Yakicorn Před 4 lety +9

    This is like How It’s Made but more interesting haha

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker Před 4 lety +2

    The way you made the vines is brilliant. Great build as usual.

  • @irenebencomo3809
    @irenebencomo3809 Před 4 lety

    Your gecko is going to love it. It is beautiful. Great job!!!

  • @benjamin7323
    @benjamin7323 Před 4 lety

    Wow this is such a great amalgamation of your instructional build videos. Well done Tanner, you keep improving!

  • @robinpoulton3352
    @robinpoulton3352 Před rokem

    Just seen this video very helpful. I had thought of using hot glue to temporarily hold things in place before I foamed them in but had always thought the glue might crack the glass because of the heat.. Never too old to learn something new.

  • @marciesocal7553
    @marciesocal7553 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful!
    You are an artist

  • @rachelkunz611
    @rachelkunz611 Před 3 lety

    Amazing set up!!!! Lucky Gargoyle Gecko!!!! ❤️

  • @dillmaster1116
    @dillmaster1116 Před 4 lety

    Wow, beautiful enclosure

  • @aptexotics4216
    @aptexotics4216 Před 3 lety

    I love your designs, they are like living works of art. Great job!

  • @trenthobson2756
    @trenthobson2756 Před 4 lety

    Great job making this vivarium. It looks really pretty, and I'm sure that your gargoyle gecko will love it.

  • @Primenumber19
    @Primenumber19 Před 4 lety +41

    Get some Madagascan day geckos! Giant, standings or gold dust you can’t go wrong!

    • @hi_tech_reptiles
      @hi_tech_reptiles Před 2 lety

      As beautiful as Day Geckos are, and one of my favorites, they are definitely more of a "show" gecko, especially compared to Gargs or Crested. The latter are far more handleable, though I hear the Neon Day Geckos are safer to handle if they don't run from ya lol. But yeah, Day Geckos are beautiful.

    • @Primenumber19
      @Primenumber19 Před 2 lety

      @@hi_tech_reptiles my favorite female standings day gecko lived 22 years and was perfectly content being hand fed. But I never understood the obsession with handling reptiles for kicks, it was something I never ever did. You build a beautiful vertical tank and enjoy the living art spectacle.

  • @jenniferward9483
    @jenniferward9483 Před 4 lety

    These! 😎 you taught us years ago how to make manage and take care of our first tanks years ago! It's great to see how many subscribers you have. How far you have come. Really awesome. You are like the most intelligent person on all of this and helped get us started with all our creatures. Again I wish you the absolute best! 😎

  • @saltycat262
    @saltycat262 Před 4 lety +1

    been waiting for an update on this cute lil guy!

  • @nitraflo000
    @nitraflo000 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful as usual, thanks again for your videos 👍🤗

  • @BriansAquariums
    @BriansAquariums Před 4 lety

    Such an amazing build!

  • @ZaDussault
    @ZaDussault Před 2 lety

    Btw, boiling cork bark smells awesome, so worth doing anyway. I personally steam them in the oven for one hour at 300F (I add water if more is needed). Smells wonderful

  • @Brantov
    @Brantov Před 4 lety

    Gorgeous and wonderful vivarium. Thank you for sharing, my friend.

  • @englishtuition370
    @englishtuition370 Před 4 lety

    your projects never disappoint :)

  • @hobbyscape4433
    @hobbyscape4433 Před 4 lety

    Nice vivarium. Love the layout and design. I like how you can use coco fibre for just about anything. Very versatile. Thanks for sharing

  • @queso_and_dragons
    @queso_and_dragons Před 4 lety

    I love these videos so much! I think it's always 800% better for me and the animal(s) when the setup is very naturalistic and aesthetically pleasing. Well done!

  • @lizardqueen99
    @lizardqueen99 Před 4 lety

    So excited for this, I'm doing a bioactive viv for my gargoyle gecko too!!!

  • @WhoTheHellIsHarvy
    @WhoTheHellIsHarvy Před 4 lety +1

    I was waiting for this one for a while! It looks awesome nice job Tanner.

  • @Dab_Marino
    @Dab_Marino Před 4 lety

    U never fails to surprise me. Always a great job done!

  • @hannahh6793
    @hannahh6793 Před 4 lety +2

    You are an artist! I loooove watching you do your setups and it's so relaxing too! Maybe tranquil is the word? Either way, it looks amazing can't wait until your gecko moves in! 🌿🌱🦎💚

  • @mcbridemotorsports5788
    @mcbridemotorsports5788 Před 4 lety +11

    I have that same setup. I turned mine into Paludarium for my tree frogs
    Edit: Who in their right mind would give this Video a thumbs down?

  • @TheSwanbear
    @TheSwanbear Před 4 lety +3

    Maybe a video about pet safe plants? I have birds, and finding safe, non-toxic plants for my home has been a bit of a challenge. How does one know what's safe to use with different species? Anyway beautiful build as usual, you have such an eye for detail! Very inspiring, can't wait to see more!

  • @foxxiangel6384
    @foxxiangel6384 Před 4 lety

    amazing as always! i love it!

  • @ummguy5548
    @ummguy5548 Před 4 lety

    Every video I watch I’m just a little more amazed

  • @benjidavis1662
    @benjidavis1662 Před 4 lety

    I Love what you do. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @tortoisetarzan
    @tortoisetarzan Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve been waiting for this for ages!!!

  • @sarahchirchirillo
    @sarahchirchirillo Před 2 lety

    always so intricate!!

  • @Frogge
    @Frogge Před 4 lety +2

    These are my favourite videos!

  • @tajehansen3703
    @tajehansen3703 Před 4 lety

    Wow great build

  • @juliendeb3386
    @juliendeb3386 Před 4 lety

    Another great build, what a peaceful place for your gecko ^^ Keep it up ;)

  • @JeremyGoneWildPets
    @JeremyGoneWildPets Před 4 lety

    This is a really nice build! You never cease to amaze me. And I’m sure your gecko loves it.
    Also it was great meeting you at aquashella! You were so kind in person.

  • @BradShreds
    @BradShreds Před 4 lety

    He’s going to love it!

  • @carlzcomedystuffstandup9383

    I've been watching your stuff man...its super relaxing

  • @owenberg3366
    @owenberg3366 Před 4 lety +4

    Dude, I was wondering how to build a vivarium out of my 18 by 18 by 24, and then I saw your video pop up. I have a gargoyle, and I love your videos, Keep it up dude, you're great at what you do

  • @AliAHMED-jc9xr
    @AliAHMED-jc9xr Před 4 lety

    Your videos are really awesome to watch

  • @RadioactuveToy
    @RadioactuveToy Před 4 lety

    Great work! I can't wait to do a large setup with orchids, ferns and bromeliads for my gargoyle geckos.

  • @JohnJames.
    @JohnJames. Před 4 lety

    Awesome work

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 Před 4 lety

    Turned out great!

  • @emilwoemmel3722
    @emilwoemmel3722 Před 4 lety

    so a neat home for the gecko

  • @aessniper
    @aessniper Před 4 lety

    You are an artist Taner! Soo soo Beatiful! Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷 mate

  • @wolfgangholler1368
    @wolfgangholler1368 Před 4 lety

    Great work!

  • @mikejurnak4253
    @mikejurnak4253 Před 4 lety

    Great spot for her nice work 👊✌️

  • @MamaNikita
    @MamaNikita Před 4 lety

    Wow turned out great!

  • @SJ_scoots
    @SJ_scoots Před rokem

    Actually might be buying a gargoyle gecko and this helped to try make its enclosure look good

  • @jarendelk2561
    @jarendelk2561 Před 4 lety

    great job! you make awesome videos!

  • @masonmest659
    @masonmest659 Před 4 lety

    I love your work !!

  • @BlueLighteningGojo
    @BlueLighteningGojo Před 4 lety

    Can’t wait to see the gecko enjoy its new home.

  • @froonamission1013
    @froonamission1013 Před 4 lety

    You're an artist

  • @LuAzerti
    @LuAzerti Před 4 lety

    Just discovered your channel and I LOVE your content! Keep it up!

  • @PredictableEnigma
    @PredictableEnigma Před 4 lety

    I've been waiting for this! I bet the gecko will love how many hiding spots there are. Cool to see that you still made something awesome even with the exoterra front blocking the view.

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  Před 4 lety +1

      I really didn't want to use the tank tbh, but I also think it turned out well considering the less than ideal viewing area.

    • @PredictableEnigma
      @PredictableEnigma Před 4 lety

      @@SerpaDesign maybe you could disguise it with a thin peice of wood or something? Burn her name into it or make it look more natural with hardscape materials

  • @markhunter2244
    @markhunter2244 Před 4 lety

    Vivarium looks great 🤓

  • @aroosaamjad4356
    @aroosaamjad4356 Před 4 lety

    Oh I REALLY LOVE your work

  • @ReptileNexus
    @ReptileNexus Před 4 lety

    Awesome work as usual.

  • @DwarfsExotics
    @DwarfsExotics Před 4 lety

    Im amazed at the level of detail thats gone into this build , just suscribed to your channel 👍

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy and learn from it.

  • @calkingherper4189
    @calkingherper4189 Před 4 lety

    Amazing Video!

  • @052367
    @052367 Před 4 lety

    Simply AWESOME!!

  • @matus934
    @matus934 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh yes I waiting for this! I have Gecko too so thanks for Inspitation i will change his terrarium 😃

  • @jacquelynbritz5062
    @jacquelynbritz5062 Před 3 lety

    I love this setup tanner

  • @RoseKazable
    @RoseKazable Před 4 lety +3

    If I was a gecko, I'd be happy as a pig in mud living there. It's gorgeous.

    • @HH-kl8ed
      @HH-kl8ed Před 4 lety

      Heck even if I wasn’t a gecko I’d be blessed to live in there

  • @xtremeham
    @xtremeham Před 4 lety

    Orange iosopods looked so cool

  • @RecordableID
    @RecordableID Před 4 lety

    Wow, that's a great terrarium Tanner! I love how you created a dark and dense undergrowth with lots of hiding places and a canopy drenched in sunlight. Your Gargoyle is spoiled =)

  • @twistysunshine
    @twistysunshine Před 4 lety

    Looks great!

  • @JakklAss
    @JakklAss Před 4 lety

    Loving these videos, they are so relaxing to watch. Waiting for a part 2 of this video.
    Also have a request for a tarantula planted tera.

  • @MauriceWijma
    @MauriceWijma Před 4 lety

    Just awesome!

  • @Michael-nx7im
    @Michael-nx7im Před 4 lety

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! THANK U

  • @NicK-qc6nm
    @NicK-qc6nm Před 4 lety

    This gecko is living the dream

  • @DreCargill93
    @DreCargill93 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for listening to your viewers! I want to do something similar but for dart frogs. This gave great inspiration for that future project. I’m surprised you haven’t included dart frogs to your animal room yet.

  • @benjamingoulet8059
    @benjamingoulet8059 Před 4 lety

    That’s going to be one happy gecko! I used to have a pair of tokay geckos, they’re awesome geckos if you have ever get another 🦎