My Vampire Crabs Ultimate 5 Waterfalls Paludarium

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  • čas přidán 29. 03. 2024
  • I've been getting requests to do a Vampire Crab build for years! It's something I've wanted to do, but I held off until the time was right. I've been trying to get them since last year, but they haven't been available until early last month. I've been building the colony since and am happy to have finally finished their new home.
    I'm so glad to have finally done this and I'm excited to share more in the future. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 487

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před měsícem +431

    EDIT: The crab seen at 12:16 is likely a different species than what it was sold to me as (G. dennerle). Mixing species isn't ideal and will result in fighting, which I was aware of. I assumed it was just variation in color, but others have said otherwise. I'm going to separate it from the rest of the colony and closely observe the others to see if there are more imposters. Always something new to learn. 😅
    So glad to have finally done a build for vampire crabs! What do you think and what else would you put in here? I have a few things in mind already, but I'm curious what you think. Let me know and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

  • @RailPreserver2K
    @RailPreserver2K Před měsícem +742

    You sir are the bob ross of botany and ecology when it comes to Aquariums, paladariums and etc.

  • @33238
    @33238 Před měsícem +165

    To be completely honest, this is one of the most realistic paludariums i have ever seen. The black lava rock and the sand go really well with bright green plants and mosses, i love how it turned out. I would also say that the lights are at a perfect brightness, they still leave a lot of darkness for the crabs but illuminate the branches and plants sticking out of the background. One last thing is the branches, the way you placed them and made them look cohesive is beyond me. really good job, honestly.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku Před měsícem +126

    Great to finally see a vampire crab build! I love all the branches they both give the crabs a means to avoid fights AND look amazing!

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 Před měsícem +34

    You and Dr. Plants are one of the few people who I’ve seen successfully house these amazing creatures! They’re famous for being one of the hardest animals to keep healthy and happy in captivity. Well done!

  • @JenniferDoRego
    @JenniferDoRego Před měsícem +65

    This is a magnificent ecosystem habitat. Museum quality, thatn you for the fantastic video, looking forward to seeing the baby crabs

  • @TerraMagnus
    @TerraMagnus Před měsícem +108

    Gorgeous! I’m definitely keen to see a follow up on this build to show the plants grown in and the crabs populating the space a bit more.

  • @graffalexander11
    @graffalexander11 Před měsícem +31

    Man this scape looks UNREAL! Such an underrated line of work.. and such an amazing form of art.

  • @Lylaris_or_Garuk
    @Lylaris_or_Garuk Před 22 dny +7

    Dude, i really respect how you don’t just get an animal off people’s requests alone; you get one when the time is right. A lot of creators wouldn’t do that, and subsequently not be able to care for the animal in question right or in a sustainable manner. That takes some knowledge to do, and understanding of the art you practice
    Thank you for that; your animal husbandry, and respect for the animals are both just a breath of fresh air..

  • @joethompson11
    @joethompson11 Před měsícem +8

    This is such a Tanner build, combining all the knowledge of paludariums with the waterfall concepts in your terrariums. So good!

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 Před měsícem +8

    A video that 14:36 long contains sooo many hours/days of work! This is beautiful and I love the crabs! 🦀

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles Před měsícem +19

    Now I understand the week delay. Wow! It’s fabulous! What an amazing feature to display the vampire crabs. 🦀 I love how you create the environment to the animals needs. They will thrive and bring years of enjoyment to you. I hope you are enjoying this very Holy weekend. My hubby and I pray nightly for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Jesus is our hope and I pray many will know Him and have peace. Much love ❤ from Alabama.

  • @smorc65
    @smorc65 Před měsícem +15

    Nice to see a full vampire crab enclosure that satisfies their needs. I've been enjoying the channel Indoor Ecosystem for his care guides on various geosarma species and this is really next level

  • @designasaur5354
    @designasaur5354 Před měsícem +6

    A LIVE STREAM CAM ON THIS WOULD BE GREAT.

  • @aeowid
    @aeowid Před 20 dny +1

    Your craftmanship is reaching the level of master 👀

  • @AlexONeal
    @AlexONeal Před 20 dny +1

    All the designs are beautiful, but the structure of this one has an unusually strong sense of motion, even before any plants or water were added. Really gorgeous. (And the crabs are too adorable!)

  • @vlastimirsavic1426
    @vlastimirsavic1426 Před měsícem +1

    I've been watching your videos for years now and with this build you've finally convinced me- you are not human, you are a mythical grass type pokemon with godlike creative powers. I will never not be amazed by your content, thank you for what you do.

  • @TheFirstAmendment
    @TheFirstAmendment Před 18 dny +2

    Wow, that was incredible! Your editing skills are top-notch, and I appreciate the attention to detail in your punctuation. The way you've infused creativity into these tank designs is truly calming, serene, and motivating. As someone who's been following your journey since the beginning, it's fantastic to see you bring this project to fruition. Keep up the great work, and please consider creating more CZcams content for recommended builds-your subscribers would love it!

  • @Maltafea
    @Maltafea Před měsícem +2

    I absolutely love the fact that you create THE PERFECT environment for the creatures you keep and let them thrive in natural enclosure rather than just a cop out with a bare tank!Love this channel!❤

  • @sarahcb3142
    @sarahcb3142 Před měsícem +25

    Thank you for including the common name of your plants with the Latin one! I used to have to search for the Latin name constantly to figure out which types of plants you were using so I appreciate the extra detail! Also, love the scape.

    • @fernedowns6652
      @fernedowns6652 Před měsícem

      Ya,it’s soo helpful like who is gonna remember the Latin names 👍

    • @gammaplus640
      @gammaplus640 Před 27 dny

      @@fernedowns6652 ​Latin name is helpful for identifying the plant with precision instead of having to hope the common name isn't shared with a bunch of other similar plants, plus the Latin name is international and helps those whose main language isn't English

  • @LiquidJeM4031
    @LiquidJeM4031 Před měsícem +10

    Absolutely amazing man. I dont understand how you can just… make something like this. Mind blown

    • @eikebraselmann4306
      @eikebraselmann4306 Před měsícem +1

      You start with talent, and then apply dedication to improve your skill through years of practice.
      It's a rare combination, for someone to be equally gifted and disciplined.

  • @drasiella
    @drasiella Před 17 dny +1

    You sound like you smile while you talk and I love it

  • @j.st.1274
    @j.st.1274 Před 10 dny

    your videos provide me an oasis of comfort and joy in a desert of anxiety. Thank you for all that you do, you are truly and inspiration!

  • @The_Crucible714
    @The_Crucible714 Před měsícem +7

    At one point I created a waterfall in a 60 gallon “antique” Metaframe “show” tank. The aquarium was fairly shallow but extremely tall, it was a custom order tank back in the day with an aluminum frame and slate bottom. The scape and mechanics were similar with a “pond/pool” area at the bottom. My choice of plants & mosses was also similar with the addition of tiny ferns and miniature/micro-mini free-flowering Sinningia. After a few months I stocked it with Strawberry and Green & Black Dart Frogs and a solid white male Betta in the “pond”area. It was so relaxing just to sit and watch!

  • @jonnylumberjack6223
    @jonnylumberjack6223 Před měsícem +5

    Incredible. Your brain is amazing, your patience astounding, your artistry unmatched. Bonkers mate, you blow my mind every time. As always, big love from Scotland.

  • @danscrivens7339
    @danscrivens7339 Před měsícem +5

    This could be my favourite one yet.

  • @danarchy6319
    @danarchy6319 Před 21 dnem

    This is probably my favorite build of yours so far!

  • @ZKExotics
    @ZKExotics Před 29 dny

    Wow absolutely beautiful! The entire build is just jaw dropping! Another amazing build done!!!

  • @LorCoruLimlug
    @LorCoruLimlug Před měsícem +11

    This - is - INSANE.
    You were good to take more time to finish this instead of rushing anything. I mean, you never rush anything and that's wonderful :)
    Holy sh**, this one's so much of work but so worth the effort and time... I really love to see those crabs climbing up those walls! Just amazing.

  • @PrasunBaksi-jr7yj
    @PrasunBaksi-jr7yj Před měsícem

    Serpa the G.O.A.T is back!
    Amazing vivarium build

  • @CanineWild
    @CanineWild Před 25 dny

    I'm completely blown away by your channel- your builds are absolutely breathtaking. I've been planning to build a bioactive for my ball python for a couple years now and clicked on a recommended vid of yours on a whim to get some inspo. Now I want to fill my space to the brim with nature art like this. I've also wished for a long time to make a little replica of a native pond for my area, and assumed it was beyond my abilities, but you really make it seem like it would be possible. Wonderful job my dude!

  • @JohannaSvedbergh
    @JohannaSvedbergh Před 19 dny

    Wooow, gorgeous enclosure (as always), and you gotta love the little crabs~

  • @Echosinfireify
    @Echosinfireify Před měsícem

    Watching you work it is so clear you are a master craftsman.

  • @danielballard3364
    @danielballard3364 Před měsícem +1

    simply next level terrarium/enclosure building and landscape shaping/designing.. nothing else to add here Tanner *massive thumbs up for the hard work*

  • @nicholasvellios6555
    @nicholasvellios6555 Před měsícem +1

    I absolutely love the design, especially of the vivarium itself. That glass looks expensive though!

  • @grave_mud
    @grave_mud Před měsícem +1

    Been watching you for years. This is my favorite so far. It feels like a culmination of all of your knowledge in one beautiful piece of art.

  • @Batsxwitches
    @Batsxwitches Před měsícem +9

    I would love a back to basics building playlist 🥹 every terrarium I’ve made has been inspired by your channel

  • @JonnieB.
    @JonnieB. Před měsícem

    Excellent end result. As always you crush it with the details

  • @taketheredpill1452
    @taketheredpill1452 Před měsícem +1

    Would love to have a 3-hour video of this with just natural sounds, especially water.
    Maybe a slowly panning camera.
    A ton of people would love it because most people just want to enjoy your work without all the hassle.

  • @HYTEOMEGAP
    @HYTEOMEGAP Před měsícem

    Another banger. Always loved crabs and these little guys look amazing in their new enclosure! Absolutely incredible work.

  • @eddiefniii
    @eddiefniii Před měsícem

    Stunning. Just STUNNING! Job well done. Lucky animals!

  • @thelmahall2593
    @thelmahall2593 Před 28 dny

    your eye for detail is superb! what a gorgeous tank :)

  • @12345eatacake
    @12345eatacake Před měsícem

    Look forward to seeing some updates. I have had my vampire crabs since November. I don't see them often. But they have started to have baby's! It's something very different, when people come over and look at my pets they are easily the once people are most interested in. They always seem shocked that people have crabs as pets.

  • @wickittiewhaat2495
    @wickittiewhaat2495 Před 12 dny

    Love what you do and the passion you share. I’m hoping this becomes a trend, I would love to see a blooper reel at the end of the video😉😇

  • @patricksmith117
    @patricksmith117 Před 20 dny

    That crab house is beautiful .

  • @TheNavadoc
    @TheNavadoc Před měsícem +1

    Spectacular design

  • @Mr.Rambunctious
    @Mr.Rambunctious Před 28 dny

    Just made my first ever paludarium and I’m super happy with it, once it’s cycled in about a month I’ll pick up 4 red devil vampire crabs and words cannot explain how excited I am!

    • @Gabea16
      @Gabea16 Před 23 dny

      W, same, mine is halfway done after 2 days, just gonna add more plants and land for hiding places, and then let run for a while before adding crabs, hope yours goes well

  • @givetanks
    @givetanks Před měsícem

    I really need a vampire crab in my life. Great tank and crabs man

  • @mr.hightower8839
    @mr.hightower8839 Před 28 dny

    Absolute breathtaking work, well done

  • @caketropolis
    @caketropolis Před měsícem +1

    It's so beautiful, those are some very lucky crabs

  • @calebdillman8462
    @calebdillman8462 Před měsícem

    Stunning work. So relaxing to watch.

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Před měsícem

    You are an extremely gifted artist!

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Před měsícem

    Hands down amazingly beautiful

  • @PhantomMemory0
    @PhantomMemory0 Před 27 dny

    Love it. You’ve taught me so much on enclosure builds, thank you. I’m about to make a bioactive enclosure for a crested gecko today and I’ll be sure to utilize everything I’ve learned!

  • @MT-oh4fw
    @MT-oh4fw Před měsícem

    Another home run. Well done, you're an inspiration!

  • @morneschaap2944
    @morneschaap2944 Před měsícem

    What an amazing scape. Just beautiful! 😊

  • @ietjesiobhan
    @ietjesiobhan Před 16 dny

    This is an incredible build! Would absolutely love to see an update in a few months! :)

  • @bamsass525
    @bamsass525 Před měsícem

    This setup is insane dude. Awesome job!

  • @Viscid149
    @Viscid149 Před měsícem

    I remember asking for one of these a while ago, I’m glad to see you’ve gotten vampire crabs

  • @kitkate44
    @kitkate44 Před měsícem +1

    Please keep us updated on this one!!! 🤩🤩🤩
    Amazing work as usual!
    Perfect habitat for them!

  • @jaded_gerManic
    @jaded_gerManic Před měsícem

    Your grand projects inspire my simple dreams! 🤩🤌
    I want a 'fish tank' with no fish, just invertebrates! And a waterfall is essential. 😌🌿

  • @mellie4174
    @mellie4174 Před měsícem

    I can't wait to see how this grows in! It's so exciting!

  • @euse8868
    @euse8868 Před měsícem

    You uploaded this 1 day after I made my crab paludarium, now im ashamed of my work haha. Nice video as always!

  • @SMooreArtDesign
    @SMooreArtDesign Před měsícem +1

    I found a place near me that sells these! I just finished their habitat and it's been cycling for a week, can't wait to add them!

  • @randystache78
    @randystache78 Před měsícem

    Well done. Watching them move it o the “jungle” was amazing! I was thinking while I was watching this, a “prepping hard scape “ video would be fun, and maybe easy? Idk.

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeenite Před měsícem

    Beautiful! The environment is good to look at & rich in features for the crabs' benefit. And they seem to be enjoying it. I'd say it's a winner! Although the ease (or otherwise) of maintenance remains to be seen... Anyway, congratulations on another impressive project.

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty2293 Před dnem +1

    - Wow that came out amazing 👏🏽 😍 🦀

  • @ConsumingFire12
    @ConsumingFire12 Před měsícem

    Great vid man thanks for doing this! I look forward to this every week! Also please do a creek bed crayfish aquarium.

  • @IlseMulAuthor
    @IlseMulAuthor Před měsícem

    It's beautiful! And what a great way to have that door 😃

  • @miaolindias
    @miaolindias Před měsícem

    You really nailed it with this one!!!

  • @scoon2117
    @scoon2117 Před měsícem

    Crazy complex build loved it.

  • @justGoron
    @justGoron Před měsícem

    I've been keeping vampire crabs for a little over a year now and I've always wondered what kind of setup you would make for them, loved finally getting an answer!

  • @jakubskakala9068
    @jakubskakala9068 Před měsícem

    Yesss. Finally. I was waiting for this really long . Crab tank. My dreams are solved. 🎉😁🦀

  • @brianthompson5866
    @brianthompson5866 Před 21 dnem

    I love this set up. I will definitely keep this In mind for the future. Awesome

  • @afonso1816
    @afonso1816 Před měsícem

    It's hard to say this because you made some absolute marvelous projects throughout the years, but this is definitely one of your best! The beauty, the complexity, the execution. Perfect

  • @abbotsa
    @abbotsa Před měsícem

    This is so incredibly beautiful! I think if I had this at home, I'd never leave the house and just sit there and stare at it all day. You can be so proud of yourself!

  • @mataeorobb8073
    @mataeorobb8073 Před měsícem +4

    Crabs are having the best life.

  • @LilaElizabethD
    @LilaElizabethD Před měsícem

    Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jorie42
    @jorie42 Před měsícem

    This is absolutely stunning!!

  • @braddishner8597
    @braddishner8597 Před měsícem

    I'm one of the ones that requested this. This is way more than I expected. Incredible work. Now I must request a bioactive screen enclosure. I can't figure out a way to do substrate and make it look natural. Would love to see how you'd approach it.

  • @komakafox4207
    @komakafox4207 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing this, and for the many hours of viewing your amazing creations.

  • @morgan1985uk
    @morgan1985uk Před 17 dny

    Most people just buy a giant plastic storage tub. SerpaDesign takes it to the highest possible levels ❤

  • @Accaliaxwolf
    @Accaliaxwolf Před měsícem

    This is by far my favorite set up so far ! I absolutely love the new way you shaped this build ! With use of glass and making multiple waterfalls! Amazing job! I've followed your talent and videos for a long long time, and it's awesome to continually see growth and change in your builds ! 💚

  • @Christopher-nn7gj
    @Christopher-nn7gj Před měsícem

    Absolutely Stunning! Bravo!!

  • @Aghul
    @Aghul Před měsícem

    This is such an incredible build! I love these vertical paludariums because they create so many different layers and details to look at.

  • @kayetaylor5551
    @kayetaylor5551 Před měsícem +1

    Watched it❤❤❤❤ I love how much thought goes into the animals lifes 😊 those crabs and other life forms will feel safe and have enough places to search for food....great to see there are plenty of hiding spaces... Great build ❤ I would feel content having this in my house😊

  • @leesreptilesandaquatics6368

    There no words for the pure genius you put into each build you do every time I am more and more captivated by their beauty. You can honestly make millions if u made an actual business doing builds for people bc everyone will come to you to build everything. 😊

  • @brandonharris62
    @brandonharris62 Před měsícem

    Absolutely amazing setup

  • @ChocoGarfind
    @ChocoGarfind Před 10 dny

    That is absolutely crazy. What an amazing amazing construction

  • @Djbomb20
    @Djbomb20 Před měsícem +1

    River paludarium for trout would be awesome

  • @cakeeeetime
    @cakeeeetime Před měsícem

    The setup looks amazing! I think it is just right the way it is :)

  • @hazetrinity66
    @hazetrinity66 Před 10 dny

    That's beautiful! I really want something like this, with all the animals, but I would also like to include tiny shrimp!

  • @jileanong2842
    @jileanong2842 Před měsícem

    A beautiful build. The wood placement was great but even better was the care taken to ensure that the whole setup was suitable and a great living space for the crabs. Well done on a fantastic build.

  • @tru001
    @tru001 Před měsícem

    The look is fully in harmony. Wonderful!

  • @gravy3991
    @gravy3991 Před měsícem

    It truly amazes me how creative and talented some people are in this world. Blows my mind

  • @jodimaree7640
    @jodimaree7640 Před měsícem

    That Sir is freaking amazing!!!

  • @ImTolex
    @ImTolex Před měsícem

    This man is a good example of: Trust the process

  • @trialbyfirepyrography321
    @trialbyfirepyrography321 Před měsícem

    That is truly beautiful! My husband was so happy to see you do this one.

  • @bethlovesthings
    @bethlovesthings Před měsícem

    This was such a great video! Always excited for crab set ups 🦀✨❤️

  • @beldarin
    @beldarin Před měsícem


    A couple of antiqued brass strips could cover that lower silicon and fit nicely with the look, ornate, but low key