The American Bullfrog Paludarium
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- The American Bullfrog Paludarium is finally complete! I've been talking about this setup for awhile now and it took a few months to complete, but the wait was totally worth it. It could have been completed much sooner, but it took me a while to get all of the perfect materials. It was worth the wait though! Spending a little extra time to do things right the first time is always worth it.
Like I said in the video, my goal was to loosely mimic the look of a pond's shore and I think I did that well. Obviously there's no soil, but the idea is for MJ to constantly look toward the water because he feels secure from behind. In the wild, this is exactly what pond frogs do, so shouldn't they do that in captivity as well. Take a look next time you're out frogging and you'll see what I'm saying.
Most of you know that I used to keep MJ in bare bottom tanks for sanitary reasons, but this looks a million times better! There's no comparison at all. Due to the size of this tank, the filtration and the plants, I don't think I will have any issues keeping this tank clean. I will also add a clean up crew shortly.
Also the water is not at all dirty. There are just tannins from the driftwood and some cloudiness from the Flourite. That should all clear up over time through water changes.
Anyways, that's about everything additional that I wanted to add. Enjoy the build and 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. / serpadesign
Plant List:
Syngonium podophyllum
Acorus gramineus Tanimanoyuki (Grassy-Leaved Sweet Flag)
Hemigraphis alternata (Purple Waffle Plant)
Rumex sanguineus (Bloody Dock)
Dracaena thalioides (Dragon Tree)
Acorus gramineus Oborozuki (Golden Sweet Flag)
Equisetum triseriale (Scouring Rush)
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
#paludarium #bullfrog #serpadesign
Two down and one more to go! Now I've gotta get working on the paludarium for my African Bullfrog Samson. That one is going to be really neat so stay tuned. I've got a ton of other cool builds lined up for 2019, so stay tuned. Let me know what you thought about this build? 🗨️ 👇
SerpaDesign it looks absolutely astonishingly brilliant! I’ve got two frogs at home, they’re African Dwarf Frog and they are mainly aquatic! 🐸
Looks great! These paludariums are my favorite videos. Keep up the great work!
Gorgeous tank!
I've got another one coming in a few months as well for my African Bullfrog. Stay tuned!
SerpaDesign Great one, I loved it, you have given me the perfect idea to do mine, thanks Bud
thats a weird bulldog.
Woof woof!
i think his bulldog has autism
It’s a water bulldog
dunnobutwayne XD
I have autism
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Most zoo's should just hire you as their enclosure designer
Tell them to call! 😂
@@SerpaDesign *Malaysia National Zoo wants to know your location*
What if Serpadesign made a Komodo dragon enclosure if he was a zoo enclosure designer.
I loved watching MJ get air lifted into his new palace! Best content on CZcams, ever
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
get it, MJ air, MIchael Air jordan.
My daughter found 2 bullfrog tadpole and we have been raising them every since. We love watching them grow it IS very rewarding. However with your educated disclaimer of 16yrs of keeping a clean tank for a finicky eater we appreciate your advise not to keep for a lifetime. We will chalk this up to experience and education and move on with catch and release! Thank you so much for the video and guidance. It's one of the best so far.
Great work! MJ is massive :') I hope you have many more years with him :D
Thank you! Lol I know! I always forget until I have to pick him up. He never looks big in the tank.
He is so cute. I would love to raise one from a tadpole but I never see the giant bullfrog tadpoles anymore. They were in every shop years ago for a couple bucks. As soon as I saw you pouring the fluorite straight from the bag I was like .....no he's not... xD it's my favorite substrate. It looks so beautiful and natural underwater. But honestly I don't believe it ever becomes dust free, because whenever it rubs against itself, it just creates more clay sediment. Such a delicate, beautiful substrate that roots seem to love but not the best for sifters and destroyers :P awesome video as always!
Watching frogs grow from tadpole is so rewarding! I know they're hardly the same but I have African dwarf frogs and they bred once. I loooooved watching those little babies swim around the top of the water among my duckweed, sprouting legs over time. 💚💚💚
Finally, he's deserved this home for a long time
Yes no doubt. Like I said in the video, I wish I would have done it much sooner.
@@SerpaDesign thats part of learning... i think lots of pet owners have "regrets"- you seem very thorough and caring and loving towards your pets tho- they sure already forgave your small mistakes
Fluorite is the WORST! Rinsing it would have only helped minimally, fyi. Lol, I rinsed mine six times and the tank I set up with it still has periodic cloudiness issues if I disturb the cap. It’s clay-based, so that sediment will settle, but it’s messy stuff. Love the plant growth though, so you can’t go wrong, but yeah, the cloudiness was not your fault!
i think it looks natural like that
I have this in my freshwater planted 20gal and man, every time I go to to maintenance on the plants or add/change something out the water always gets cloudy. All my root plants really seem to like it though so i guess its worth it. I also dont have a cap on part of it too which is probably contributing to the issue, but I like the natural looks that it gives.
Awesome setup! I hope to keep a frog one day. How often do you have to do water changes?
You'll love it man! Frogs are so fun. I used to do 100% monthly changes, but with a setup like this, 50% weekly to biweekly changes should be sufficient.
@@SerpaDesign Wow! I've had toads before and African clawed frogs but both of those are quite different. Thanks for the video!
Was expecting you watching his Videos, AC ;D. You two brought me into the whole nature thing again, thank you for that. Its important, especially today, that people get in touch with our mother nature again.
@JPs Pet nation Agree
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That’s a cool frog, I’m not super into frogs but I love my african dwarf frog, he’s really fun to watch with my other fish.
I got an American bullfrog through working at a pet store, he came in as a new froglet in with our feeder goldfish shipment. It was super cold outside, and I didn't think he would survive being released. I have spent months setting up a tank similar to this video. (eventually I will make him a 75 gallon enclosure, he is just not very big at the moment and I can't afford the bigger setup just yet) I am finally ready with good water quality and temps, and I am super excited to put the little man (Jet) into his new home. Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Rest in peace sweet MJ ❤️ I have enjoyed your videos.
Man, you literally have the best pet channel on CZcams. So many animal keepers on here are just in it for the glory and don't really care about the animals that they keep , or ensuring that their enclosures are the best that they can be. You clearly know your stuff and are putting all of that knowledge to great use. Good job. Always a pleasure to watch your new videos because I always know that I'll learn something new!
That's the only downside I've found to seachem flourite is it is so darn cloudy and takes 45 minutes of rinsing before it's even remotely clean. Still a beautiful substrate though
Yeah it does a good job for sure. They all have pros/cons.
Great enclosure as usual.... love your designs... you always have what's best for the critter in mind, not just what looks good. I had no idea bullfrogs could live so long!!! Here's to many more years together for you and MJ!! 💖💖💖
Good video. Thanks for all your efforts. I am the type of hobbyist who will buy come aquatic creatures from my fish store for my outside tanks knowing some might not survive the winter. I have about a half dozen species of fish who do survive in my 100 gallon tank year round. I rehome creatures who I begin to worry about. 4 bullfrog tadpoles joined us this summer. Today I retrieved one from the swimming pool and moved all four to a small tank in the outside orchid room. They are still young and I think I've met immediate needs. Watching your video I realize there are decisions to be made and maybe a much bigger tank!
Great build Tanner, and loved how you were honest about keeping them as a species, not discouraging, just honest about the challenges involved (and also the rewards). Looking forward to the next video!
Great work with MJ, and I particularly appreciate the disclaimer about the difficulties of keeping bullfrogs.
All of your videos are so interesting and calming! I could listen to you for hours. And I love that you are honest about the upkeep, needs, and difficulties inherent in any of your pets. You are truly a spectacular builder, hobbyist, and pet parent.
Ive worked in the aquarium industry for years now doing maintenance on tanks. First - you're ready for a reef, I'd love to see your take on hardscaping a saltwater tank. Secondly, that canister is very low grade - I'd swap it out with the largest FX series you can fit. They're a dream to maintain. I mostly deal with full fish setups so it's great to see things like the Paludarium build. Thanks for the content!
MY DUDE!!!!! 💯🔥👍🌱
💪😎👍
MJ is awesome, love the new setup and i wish him many years to come
You have done an outstanding job of keeping yours and of highlighting the problems of keeping them. Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Beautiful! You really have a way of making your tanks look natural. I love them!
I say this with love
This guy: Making an aquarium to house and care for a bullfrog
Me in the East Pecan Valley Swamp of San Antonio: *Looking at dozens of bullfrogs in my flooded front yard*
Thanks for the ending note on bullfrogs. I've seen the tadpoles before and been interested, but I'm glad you added that they can be a bit more challenging.
I love this so much! Gives me some ideas for my 40 gallon breeder for my musk turtle. Really impressed with your DIY lid work as well.
With a home like that and Tanner as his caretaker, MJ is gonna smash that record
Thank you for all your amazing content - and I agree with whomever said that you have a soothing/relaxing voice, also very skilled editing! Some day it will definitely pay off to have binge watched your videos multiple times, when I have the opportunity to ones again fiddle with stuff like this. All the best!
The trance track in the beginning is amazing. So are your builds and your knowledge
I love these videos. Thank you Tanner, it's great to know that there are people out there that put this much time and effort into their animals. I don't know what you do for a career but if it's not something like this, it's seriously wasted talent. Big love from the UK.
Thanks! It's not something like this. Not yet at least. I don't think it's wasted at all though. I'm inspiring so many people through the channel. 🌿
A great set up and he is a stunning frog. I have lived them since being a kid but could not would not be able to feed one so thank you for sharing so I can at least watch yours.
You are obviously a good care taker. Thanks for sharing. 12 years is a long time in bull frog years.
I kind of stumbled onto your site by accident.. I find I really do enjoy it.. a lot! thanks for sharing your obsession with us.. it is very cool...
Your time-lapse build videos with music are so good. Excellent building as always.
I have two bullfrog tadpoles! They're invasive here so pet stores can't sell them but sometimes they come in with goldfish and if you just ask nicely, they'll give the tadpoles to you for free. Mine are Blurp and Flurp McGlurp and I love them very much. They're starting to grow back toes finally, and I've been planning to start building two separate enclosures for when they're bigger so they don't eat each other. This gave me lots of good ideas!
Such a relaxing channel man. Always glad to watch the progress of your hobby adventures! Keep at it man! Cheers
These videos are extremely enjoyable to watch! I've been binge watching for the last two days and it really inspired me to take on a project of my own. Please continue to produce content! Love your work and the editing of these videos!
Looking good, both the set-up and MJ! He doesn't look a day over 6.
Thanks for the new video and best of luck to both of you.
What a great build. I love the finished product!
Thanks for sharing...
You inspire me to create my own terraruims for my leapord gecko but it doesnt turn out as cool as yours T.T amazing work as always
Haha! It takes time an patience, but I know you can do the same! I've just been making these for a long time and I have an extensive background in fine arts.
@@SerpaDesign haha thank you!
Cool, I have a leopard gecko and will watch his video to try to make one for mine!
Beautiful build! It really opened my mind up to possibilities. Thank you!
"that's my dude"
You're the best type of person
YOUR FROG
MJ
SEEMS TO BE
SO HAPPY IN
HIS NEW SET UP!!!!
Great video! Very useful! My husband caught 3 bullfrog tadpoles in his net when he was out fishing, and we've been caring for them. They're starting to grow legs and I know we'll be needing to make a different and bigger setup. So glad you posted this! :)
When I was a kid I tried to keep a bullfrog in my bathtub, obviously he got rereleased to nature pretty quickly but I bet he would have loved a set up like this! At least more than the tub, lol.
I really enjoyed this video and I think I'm going to try and do a similar tank for my firebellied toads. Thanks for sharing. I love your bullfrog, hope to see more of him in the future.
Fantastic setup. MJ looks so happy
Always great videos! I have been meaning to set up a paludarium of my own with an empty tank I have. This was exactly the inspiration I needed.
God bless ur froggie dude. He definitely loved his new home
I've been going back and forth on whether to make my extra tank a planted paludarium, and this video just sealed my fate. Great job!
Thanks for sharing creatures that live among us and have been here on this planet a lot longer as well.
old man MJ deserves nice things in his life
- the tank looks beautiful, by the way. as always. your tanks are gorgeous.
This tank turned out incredible! Great video!
Great design and work on your set. Looks very natural. You are very smart and skillful.
LOVE MJ!!! Wishing him many, many more happy years!!! Also, new sub here, I love your well thought out designs! Bravo!!!
Wicked... just awesome!! 👌😎👍
Love your videos!! Such a soothing voice and very informative.
you take such good care of your animals, he's one happy frog. :> beautiful setup as always.
Very cool looking Bullfrog. 12 + years is awesome. Never knew that they were so long living.
Yes! Finally MJ!!! I was so looking forward to seeing his set up. First, I love the background. It really adds to the natural simulated pond look of the tank which is something that you really do well. I was wondering if pothos would do well in an aquarium or paludarium environment and this video answers that, so thank you. I'm glad the boy likes his new home. It looks amazing in the cabinet and I really appreciate your showing how you made the lid and screen. Lots of thought go into every build of yours and your videos answer all of my questions including how long do bullfrogs live. I used to keep Calfornia newts which I never see in stores now. They can live for many years. Mine lived for 8 but I knew someone who had them for 16 years.
I know right!? So glad to get him taken care of. I try my best to make the content as comment proof as possible. I want the viewer to walk away without needing to ask questions because I already explained everything. I remember you telling me about your newt before as well! I definitely need to get those or salamanders at some time. 😊
So happy for M.J.! Live long and prosper!!!
Great setup and your videos are always amazing. Glad to see you show us the lighting setup this time. Wish you'd go back and show us your light on all the setups... but thanks for the great ideas.
Awesome build. I raised up a couple of tadpoles and they too are do for an upgrade. Keep it up man. Your work is amazing.
What a great video! Thank you for your knowledge. I love your frog.
It's great learning you got to watch MJ transition. I saw a transition once. It was before cameras, videoing, etc. It took all night but I was not once sleepy and was going bonkers wanting to share the event with someone, anyone around 3am on a weeknight. Nope, I didn't drunk or sober dial anyone. Haa. Kudos to MJ's longevity!
Some lobelia cardinalis would be awesome in a paludarium. It can grow completely submerged and it's a very nice green color, but when it grow emersed the leaves turn purple and it blooms crimson red flowers.
Interesting. I'll look into it!
Just amazing, Tanner. Truly.
This is awesome! It seems like it makes your bullfrog happy! 😀
I believe so as well. He seemed pretty content as soon as he went in the tank, which is rare. Normally after moving him around he's a maniac.
Incredible as always. I absolutely love your vids.. So inspiring. Hope to make something for myself one day! Keep up the good work
This is amazing. This really warmed my heart. You're my favorite youtuber.
Wow, I really appreciate your videos, and especially this one. I just acquired an American Bullfrog and am learning very much. May Jesus bless you!
I love your videos. In a day and age when original content is scarce and hobbies only consist of video games, You inspire me to go outside and explore while creating a beautiful piece of art that me and my family can enjoy. Thank You.
Awesome! Go outside and explore. It's a big, beautiful world out there.
I really enjoy these videos, I actually take inspiration from your videos for my rhodents habitats. Mainly my mice, but also my hamster :). Your videos really get my creativity going!
Love your videos!! I have been in the fish/vivarium hobby for years ...now after seeing all the terrariums you create I am reinspired! I have some bullfrogs that I saved from an Asian food store, but they are happy in my pond in the yard...hmmm maybe their tadpoles?????? I am in Arizona so we have to contend with the heat and dry air for my stuff. Thanks so much for the inspiration...or feeding my addiction 😁
Haha! We'll go with feeding you inspiration! 😉
love it!!! such a beautiful tank!
Great video! I really like the placement of plants.
🙏 Thank you! I put a lot of thought in that.
Gonna try and make a mini terrarium for first time today. Your videos are very inspiring me to do it :D
Awesome job, as usual, Tanner! Your channel is my happy place. ❤ 🌱🍃🐟🐸 Thank you!
Haha! That's awesome! czcams.com/video/9z5qpyxRR-A/video.html
@@SerpaDesign I'm dying!! 🤣🤣😂
Incredible! Thank you for sharing!
you do some great work mate. love it.
That a GREAT looking tank!
MJ looks really pleased with his setup 😂🦎 wish i could try my hand at keeping a small frog someday
This turned out to be a really nice build! 👍
MJ's an absolute UNIT!
You always have the best driftwood pieces, and plant species👏👏👍
Haha thanks man! I do what I can.
Love your setup!!!
Very cool setup and beautiful frog!😁👍
I’m currently building a new enclosure for my blood python, it’s so cool to see someone super passionate about giving their pets a luxurious space. Long live MJ!
That is one happy frog and one beautiful tank :-) Couldnt stop smiling from the point where you put your friend in his new home :)
These Video,s are very useful 👏👏👏🐸🐸.Thankyou for your help
Awesome setup
Dude, that is so simply but it looks amazing!
Beautiful setup! For people who'd like something similar but a bit easier to manage (at least in terms of size) I'd suggest Leopard Frogs. You can find the tadpoles at bait shops pretty frequently. They morph large enough to eat small crickets right away, and as adults get about 3" nose to rump.
I agree with this as well. They are a really beautiful frog
You have so much talent, Tanner & a wonderful personality. I love all of your videos & your production skills are awesome...I could see you with a TV show. You could do all sorts of special builds for celebrities or something. And for this video...MJ is just such a handsome dude and his new home rocks!
Thanks! 🙏 Maybe some day that could happen! I don't know what the future holds. I'm just along for the ride.
Awesome tank build
I love MJ bullfrogs are awesome. I have always wanted one!
Dude, impressive build. I am a designer myself & have had many aquaria, too include turtles, a pickeral, and a water snake. Like I said: Impressed