Lush Jungle Paludarium for Tetra Fish Community

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
  • I finally finished the animal room just a few weeks ago. However, I still haven't moved all of the animals into the new space. One of the tanks I had to address was the Blackwater IKEA Riparium. I didn't have proper lighting on that setup since moving it and as a result most of the marginal plant growth didn't flourish. I also felt that I could do something better, so I decided to redo the setup completely. Enjoy!
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    00:00 Update on the Riparium
    00:39 Moving the Fish
    00:55 What I Want to Create
    01:56 Making a Corkbark Background
    03:06 Adding Vines and Branches
    04:15 Hardscape Overview
    04:37 Substrate Mix
    05:10 Adding the Plants
    06:13 Filling the Aquarium
    06:25 Naturalizing with Botanicals
    06:53 Adding the Fish
    #aquarium #paludarium #serpadesign

Komentáře • 461

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před rokem +307

    I'm really excited about this one! So cool to finally be able to do a proper setup that's up and running immediately in the new room. I also think it makes a bigger impact than the original design. What do you think? Let me know and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @gc6888
      @gc6888 Před rokem +2

      You’re new room USA work of art

    • @DeliriantOne
      @DeliriantOne Před rokem +1

      this was awesome as always. i love the content related to the build of the new room, but im so glad to see you enjoy the fruit of all that labor. i hope it was enjoyable getting to know your new space in this way.

    • @laneyowen8291
      @laneyowen8291 Před rokem +3

      Very proud of you. You inspired me to make my first terrarium and I'm working on a paludarium now. Looking forward to more scape content!

    • @brosenthal9
      @brosenthal9 Před rokem +1

      Your work is amazing. This is exactly what I want to do eventually for my tetras. Could you give more info on the plants you use? Thanks!!

    • @obinator9065
      @obinator9065 Před rokem

      Do African cichlids

  • @joelneedham4548
    @joelneedham4548 Před rokem +229

    Wow, it's amazing how much bigger this makes the tank look than the previous design. Amazing work as always! :)

  • @melindastanners
    @melindastanners Před rokem +143

    I like this redesign even more than the original scape - this is really beautiful.

  • @77chard
    @77chard Před rokem +95

    Your creations showcase a snapshot into the artistic nature of nature itself. You show how life itself is art.

    • @Rsquare38
      @Rsquare38 Před rokem +3

      This is such a good way to put it

  • @XxxxlilypiexxxX
    @XxxxlilypiexxxX Před rokem +77

    The way the light shines through! Looks like a cross section of the Amazon! Great job as usual Tanner

  • @jojojett6582
    @jojojett6582 Před rokem

    I love you Tanner. I love your eco systems and I love all of your work!
    Your pretty amazing. So well done on getting to a point of resting. Rest up... your critters need you!

  • @loribalderston214
    @loribalderston214 Před rokem

    Some of the luckiest fish on Earth! Wonderful natural design!

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy Před 10 měsíci

    The peaceful section at the end could be a one-hour video and I'd watch all of it! It is so cool and calming to see the fish and especially the fog!

  • @oddspadakins
    @oddspadakins Před rokem

    That last shot with just the overhead lighting is spectacular and I bet satisfying for you. Great job!

  • @CrazyAquariumGuy
    @CrazyAquariumGuy Před rokem +20

    I followed you when you where as small as my channel. And I was like "What?! "This guy is Amazing" where are the subs? Like 2 months later you exploded! So well deserved. Not just talent, but determination , DIY and keeping coming with better videos. So we'll deserved. And even though I never met you. I am 100% sure yiu are genuine. Humble...

  • @caryelizabeth624
    @caryelizabeth624 Před rokem +50

    The creativity you showcase in each of your videos is always so inspiring!

  • @veetheASMRtist
    @veetheASMRtist Před rokem

    The first official scape in the animal room and it is absolutely stUNNing!

  • @Brycereeves
    @Brycereeves Před rokem +31

    Very cool! I'm excited to see how the Alocasia does in the aquarium!

  • @hermit1308
    @hermit1308 Před rokem

    Video starts and you are immediately greeted with Tanner running at you to take your life.

  • @rinrin_2411
    @rinrin_2411 Před rokem +8

    Excited for your upcoming projects as well as updates!! Especially the toilet tank haha

    • @goosenotmaverick1156
      @goosenotmaverick1156 Před rokem +1

      I can't wait for the toilet tank either lol I wanna see what Tanner decides he wants to look at while doin paperwork lol

  • @wook1318
    @wook1318 Před rokem

    Lottery winning fish right there. Absolutely love this one. Great job.

  • @jlrebeor
    @jlrebeor Před rokem

    The mist ambiance is extraordinary.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Před rokem

    I love the green under the water, it makes the whole setup pop

  • @Albert-ed3hg
    @Albert-ed3hg Před rokem

    Somebody is rocking it, who's rocking it? Tanner is rocking it!!

  • @SamanthaB293
    @SamanthaB293 Před rokem +18

    This tank is stunning!!!!!! What a lucky group of fish. I think this tank looks better than the original.
    You're so talented, I love watching your builds come together in the end.

  • @sunriseeyes0
    @sunriseeyes0 Před rokem +18

    This will probably always be my favorite kind of aquarium. They just always look so captivating and peaceful 💗🙏🏽

  • @Schmoet
    @Schmoet Před rokem +1

    not only is this one of the most beautiful tanks you've ever done, this videos camerawork was excellent!!

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960 Před rokem +1

    Yippee another Saturday with The Serpa Squad! Hello!

  • @critterfriendly9055
    @critterfriendly9055 Před rokem

    My home is too tiny for a fish tank. So im happy to watch your animals get great homes and quality care.

  • @turdferguson8412
    @turdferguson8412 Před rokem

    Damn dude this is one of the most realistic setups I’ve ever seen. It looks like you took a slice of riverbed and stuck it into an aquarium

  • @jesseeising
    @jesseeising Před 9 měsíci

    I really like the tanks with tinted water. Looks very calming and seems very natural

  • @dndndndndn419
    @dndndndndn419 Před rokem +2

    Wow, that is really like having a window into a real pond or stream, so naturalistic!

  • @ArchvicGames
    @ArchvicGames Před rokem

    Absolutely stunning... Its a perfect evolution of the original!

  • @zacplunkett8490
    @zacplunkett8490 Před rokem

    Love the natural look. The room is really coming together.

  • @latinotarzan5270
    @latinotarzan5270 Před 9 měsíci

    This is amazing! Just staring at the finished product transports me into a fresh water habitat in a tropical rainforest. Congrats bro! Your work is awesome.

  • @TheLegend-rb7mm
    @TheLegend-rb7mm Před rokem

    All of your builds are amazing but I think this is one of my favorites.

  • @EmOwo
    @EmOwo Před rokem

    This is my favourite one you've ever done! I absolutely love tetras

  • @0ndrago10
    @0ndrago10 Před rokem +1

    The quality of this video is even better than before the move, I can tell you put your heart into this. Great stuff.

  • @maryk6407
    @maryk6407 Před rokem

    Looks like you’re looking through an underwater camera under a river bank! Spectacular!

  • @richardcundiff509
    @richardcundiff509 Před rokem

    Really liked the use of zip ties, and then hiding them so well!

  • @nneichan9353
    @nneichan9353 Před rokem +1

    the greener the better! I love how wonderfully it all comes together. peaceful. serene. and those burnt orange color fish blend in so well.

  • @Layby2k
    @Layby2k Před rokem +3

    Great build mate. I know this isn't really your thing but it would be great if you could try out doing some aquaponics using your existing tanks and grow some plants/vegetables. That would be very interesting to see.

  • @plasticbag5308
    @plasticbag5308 Před rokem +14

    Thank you so much for all of these builds. I have three tanks because i was inspired by your videos. KEEP IT UP 💯

  • @anesthetized7053
    @anesthetized7053 Před rokem

    the shot after you added all the spiderwood and glued everything together looked like a scene out of elden ring. Sick!

  • @ecray03
    @ecray03 Před rokem

    I love that coiled wood, adds a gorgeous touch!

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690

    You create the most amazing backgrounds and setups…the design is stunning.

  • @vettethewarlock5448
    @vettethewarlock5448 Před rokem +2

    I love setups with shaded and dark areas in the tank, I feel like it adds a lot of depth and a natural look to it

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose Před rokem +1

    WOW! I love the new arrangement of the tank scape so much !

  • @darkmann12
    @darkmann12 Před rokem

    That intro shot, chef's kiss lol. Walking through a corridor of the most beautiful builds. Made me smile

  • @ShamankingZuty
    @ShamankingZuty Před rokem +1

    I love the look of this. The small amount of green from the plants you added below the water really helped against the contract if the brown botanicals. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @johnnyrico6513
    @johnnyrico6513 Před rokem

    I would watch a live stream of this tank with that soft piano reprise in the background endlessly. The lighting is perfect.

  • @OriginalRaveParty
    @OriginalRaveParty Před rokem +1

    Nice one. It looks like a cross section through a riverbank underneath a tree, from below the waterline. Great look.

  • @sethorvis7503
    @sethorvis7503 Před rokem

    Very pretty. The lighting really makes this tank look awesome. I can't wait until it's seasoned a little with that black water look 🖤❤️🖤

  • @johnnyrodriguez5938
    @johnnyrodriguez5938 Před rokem

    So glad you had time to make a build video. Such a beautiful build as well.

  • @akumoe4150
    @akumoe4150 Před rokem

    I think this one might be one of my favorite set up, it's amazing and so pretty

  • @ProfessorLX
    @ProfessorLX Před rokem +2

    I gotta admit I wasn't a huge fan of the first black water tank, but this... this is a masterpiece. Unbelievably good. Thanks for lettings us watch the process!

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 Před rokem +7

    I love this! Blackwater tanks are my favorite, and the combination of the emergent growth and lighting really makes this aquascape stand out. I definitely would like to recreate this setup. Take care.

  • @lucycannon6732
    @lucycannon6732 Před rokem +3

    This is gorgeous, Tanner! I love the dark water builds, and this will be stunning as the color deepens!

  • @ProximaCentauri88
    @ProximaCentauri88 Před rokem +7

    Your projects always amaze me. Thank you for bringing me to a different world again.

  • @jadebrainiac3135
    @jadebrainiac3135 Před rokem +1

    every new build you showcase seems to get better and better! all the hard work and experience certainly shine through your designs. 💚

  • @pengdubit
    @pengdubit Před rokem +1

    This is one of my favorites, this is a pretty build

  • @winstonbennett8745
    @winstonbennett8745 Před rokem +3

    Jesus I can't believe I've been following this journey for almost four years now. The videos just keep getting better. Keep up the incredible work!!!

  • @DanTheTurtleMan_
    @DanTheTurtleMan_ Před rokem

    Stop feeding my itch to create! Another amazing build my friend

  • @sjldfilms5126
    @sjldfilms5126 Před rokem +7

    This is incredible. Such a peaceful aquarium. Thank you!

  • @amberwilliams5569
    @amberwilliams5569 Před rokem +3

    Amazing build! The plants and scape make a beautiful world .

  • @theaquascapecorner
    @theaquascapecorner Před rokem

    Currently I’m on a 30 hour bus ride from Scotland to Italy for a ski trip, your video gave me new strength!! 10hrs in

  • @Gimpthulhu
    @Gimpthulhu Před rokem +1

    Another awesome build!
    On a different note, I'd love to see your take on a vernal pool biotope tank that would functionally go through a drying out period followed by a reflooding. It could house triops or fairy shrimp and orher diapause-capable micro fauna. The flora might be a bit more tricky, but I bet you'd nail it. 🙂

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 Před rokem

    Beautiful as always, thank you Tanner. ❄️💚🙃

  • @vincentcloud
    @vincentcloud Před rokem

    I always thought the orginal just had a dirty look. This tank looks really good. The plants are great and I can clearly tell the colors of the fish. I can tell you have gotten better at tank set-ups from your early videos.

  • @TweeklyLOVER
    @TweeklyLOVER Před rokem +5

    This looks so amazing. The dark and bright areas look really nice.

  • @thursey2
    @thursey2 Před rokem

    Every time you do a build I “that’s my new favorite” lol

  • @ElPlantPapi
    @ElPlantPapi Před rokem

    Wow Tanner! This set up was simply amazing! Gorgeous really.

  • @jhurley4481
    @jhurley4481 Před rokem +6

    Another stunning set up, excellent episode, keep up the great work.

  • @casandraolund9006
    @casandraolund9006 Před rokem

    This was one of my favorites that you did. I like the re design even better

  • @kymberlysteiger8125
    @kymberlysteiger8125 Před rokem +1

    I said, “Oh my gosh WOW!” When you put the scape back in the tank. Absolutely stunning! I think Glass Catfish would look amazing in a setup like that. Have you ever thought of getting them?

  • @MadHatta555
    @MadHatta555 Před rokem

    Can't wait to see it with the tannins in the water! I love the brown water look, it looks way more natural to me. I did it unintentionally with a beta setup years ago with some coconut hides and have been obsessed ever since.

  • @mynutshellmail
    @mynutshellmail Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous scape! You always choose such wonderful plants to compliment your hardscape designs. Kudos!!

  • @niftyfish
    @niftyfish Před rokem

    Honestly one of your best builds/redesigns!

  • @KaregoAt
    @KaregoAt Před 10 měsíci

    Your naturalistic setups always look like a piece of living nature transported straight into a glass box. It's unreal how talented you are.

  • @61brendajean
    @61brendajean Před rokem +10

    As usual, you did a fantastic job. Beautiful tank!!

  • @glassyGREEN_
    @glassyGREEN_ Před rokem +1

    Amazing that there are so many ways to use cork bark

  • @officiallypro9534
    @officiallypro9534 Před rokem +1

    You should do an afk live stream each week just viewing one tank a week so we can watch the fish in the environment. Relaxing beautiful easy. Love the videos!

  • @Rainypnw
    @Rainypnw Před rokem +1

    My favorite design of yours to date! Wonderful work.

  • @ReginaRegenbogn
    @ReginaRegenbogn Před rokem +3

    I like all of your videos, but builds like these are my favorites! Beautiful work!

  • @brandufnix
    @brandufnix Před rokem +10

    Stunning! Really amazing build. Well done!

  • @terryenby2304
    @terryenby2304 Před rokem +1

    So beautiful! It’s really relaxing, and feels like the edge of a rainforest meeting a river or pond.
    The fish look super happy too! With so many hiding places and cubby holes to hide in, they must be so happy!

  • @alyssawoodruff5914
    @alyssawoodruff5914 Před rokem

    Getting so much inspiration from you Tanner that I wanna get another shelving unit or stand and make an even better Palidarium.

  • @conniesetter1430
    @conniesetter1430 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful setup and design! 🏆
    Thank you for showing how you do all this with your astounding creativity. 🌟

  • @Saturn_got_springlocked
    @Saturn_got_springlocked Před rokem +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I would srsly pay to have my tanks scaped like this 😂❤

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeenite Před rokem +1

    Beautiful setup, Tanner! And the fish look very happy in their new home.

  • @DCSuperShine
    @DCSuperShine Před rokem

    Looks awesome!!! absolutely love the idea of letting the plants out of the tank...

  • @josssbo
    @josssbo Před 10 měsíci

    I'd love to see you make something using fossils as the focal piece!
    While I'm here, I'll say some stuff I've wanted to say. Like, I want to say I love your channel, been watching for a few years now and I love your style! Please don't worry too much about repeating ideas, or revisiting concepts. You were so good to watch 3 years ago, but you've only got more creative since! It's great to watch you revisit things with your new knowledge and creative eye. It may seem easy to you sometkmes, but we get to see you develop over time. You used to blow my mind, and I keep seeing you get better!
    I hope these are encouraging words, that was my intention. You keep getting better, even when that's not easy to see from your perspective! I say that because I know I could have benefited from hearing it myself sometimes.
    My point is, please don't worry too much about always being better, just flex your skills and keep showing us. That's all we want. Cos you will keep getting better either way.
    Love you Serpa, keep doing you!

  • @emilwoemmel94
    @emilwoemmel94 Před rokem

    its so cool to see you back to self i love the build

  • @Bolo908
    @Bolo908 Před rokem +1

    Your tanks are amazing. Ugh wish I had my 4ft 120 looking something like that

  • @ghomerhust
    @ghomerhust Před rokem +2

    turned out amazing! it really does look like a shoreline, natural and peaceful

  • @udun84
    @udun84 Před rokem

    Serpa makes this look so easy. Wonderfull setup brother. Top notch.

  • @LickyMy9
    @LickyMy9 Před 4 měsíci

    So aggressive and fast in the beginning like “ahhhh why you walking at me like that?!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 Před rokem +1

    I think this might be one of my all-time favorites of your tanks

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Před rokem

    Such a beautiful setup! Wow, wow, wow!

  • @hjc1573
    @hjc1573 Před rokem +1

    You have helped me to scape my 29 gallon fish tank

  • @nethaedrarachel1133
    @nethaedrarachel1133 Před rokem

    i bet you have the happiest lil fish

  • @melissasyard1212
    @melissasyard1212 Před rokem

    Looks so good! Your landscaping is mesmerizing!

  • @PlugDab
    @PlugDab Před rokem

    I flippin think this tank is fookin far out! Fantastic

  • @mnc1126
    @mnc1126 Před rokem

    Yeah it looks natural ❗️
    Remarkable work

  • @jaded_gerManic
    @jaded_gerManic Před rokem +2

    Your tank work has always been impressive but I must say that the shooting/filming and editing on your channel have improved greatly! Looking forward to the next one! 💜👾💜