Rubber Ducky Isopods Kept Multiplying, so I Made This

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2024
  • Five months ago I made a dripping cave vivarium for my Rubber Ducky Isopods in an effort to move them out of bins. I thoroughly enjoyed that setup, but I regretted not going larger. I recently mentioned that I wanted to redo it and many of you wanted to see it as well. Here it is, enjoy!
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Komentáře • 272

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Před 2 měsíci +218

    I'm so excited to share this one! It's been in the works for a few weeks now and was a lot of work, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. How do you think it compares to the original?

    • @chrisreilly1290
      @chrisreilly1290 Před 2 měsíci +7

      10x better

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Your Duckies are fortunate to be in the bigger happy place, that perfectly capture the beauty of nature.
      You posted this just in time as I started building my Ducky habitat based on your original idea last night. I like how you used cycled old substrates. If the wet rocks and under rocks are the hot spots, (just like what we observe in common Lolly Pollies in backyards), then I’d try increase such spots in my plan. Thank you again for this video at this timing!!!

    • @LawsonSoza
      @LawsonSoza Před 2 měsíci

      Can you please make a purple crayfish setup with blackwater and purple and blue tetras that swim around love you serpa. Your fan Lawson

    • @korthosen949
      @korthosen949 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks to u i started my own isopod terrariums a couple months ago
      AND I LOVE THEM ❤
      Isopods are so much fun
      i have different kinds but my favorits are armadillium gestroi sofar!

    • @Korina42
      @Korina42 Před 2 měsíci

      It looks amazing; I want to move there! You know, a small-leaved Fittonia would really pop in that landscape. Your idea was good, just the wrong scale.

  • @anand_kv__
    @anand_kv__ Před 2 měsíci +425

    *Tanner* : I should gently place the leaf litter to make it believable
    *Also Tanner* : **Agressive Leaf throws** 😂

    • @readthebible67
      @readthebible67 Před 2 měsíci +1

      😂

    • @RMJ1984
      @RMJ1984 Před 2 měsíci +6

      He clearly used a leaf blower! xD

    • @jmarshal
      @jmarshal Před 2 měsíci

      ✨ Nature ✨

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 Před 29 dny +4

      That actually makes it believable. Humans subcontiously de-randomize things. That's something nature isn't capable of. Throwing is pretty much what wind would do in nature. The leaves stay where they stay and drop where they drop. Perfect randomizer.

  • @glassyGREEN_
    @glassyGREEN_ Před 2 měsíci +356

    How cool that you are building more scapes for your rubber ducky isopods, I love these so much.
    Your scapes are always insane but this one looks especially natural.

    • @silasfoulon
      @silasfoulon Před 2 měsíci +5

      Yes, these are the correct words 👍

  • @Theragonslayer
    @Theragonslayer Před 2 měsíci +110

    It really shows how much you care for your animals knowing you were able to breed rubber ducky isopods. Youre such an amazingly kind and considerate human being for, despite learning this, you still wanted to make their tank bigger

    • @bennygambla3491
      @bennygambla3491 Před 28 dny +2

      It’s great to see someone who actually cares about the animals and doesn’t just use them for props and views, like so many animal CZcamsrs. Paul Cuffaro is maybe the worst offender. I’d love to get Tanner’s thoughts.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku Před 2 měsíci +86

    I love that spoiling animals that are quite fine with simple enclosures has become a recurring theme. We have to hear about it the first time a guest sees this amazing scape and asks, "What's in here?"

  • @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1
    @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1 Před 2 měsíci +79

    If I was extremely wealthy, I would pay SerpaDesign top dollar to make custom tank builds like these for me. They are absolutely stunning, and I would look at these tanks for hours in person if I had even just one of these. You're truly a genius, and every setup is a masterpiece.

    • @moosekababs
      @moosekababs Před 11 dny +1

      if i was extremely wealthy i would be able to afford the stuff to get into building my own lmfao😂

  • @b1rdeee
    @b1rdeee Před 2 měsíci +116

    these last few builds have been truly on a new level! I'm loving the shift from tropical jungle looks for larger builds to something that much more closely resembles something you could head out and see locally. I'm studying herpetology and art, and one of my major crossroads interests is enclosure design. I feel like enclosures that house native species and mimic local environments could be an excellent way to get folks interested in conservation. The biggest step is letting people know what's out there!

  • @oxileas
    @oxileas Před 2 měsíci +77

    I found a grey isopods randomly in my apartment and was inspired by you to try and create a little home for him. now I have a total of 4 little beans in a little vivarium ♥

  • @ttoctam3
    @ttoctam3 Před 2 měsíci +35

    The algorithm is being unfair to you. Your recent videos have really been excellent and the new studio and capacity adds so much to your videos. I imagine a reptile/frog vid will help pull a few more views or another less-natural habitat like the crystal caves or play button one. Just hoping you keep getting enough support to make these vids. Maybe even patreon?

  • @Cyberdragunz
    @Cyberdragunz Před 2 měsíci +45

    My coworker is giving me her old aquarium and I plan on turning it into a slice of local nature. There's an abundance of moss and ground creeping plants, twigs and branches, leaf litter, etc. Perfect to home isopods and centipedes

  • @goosenotmaverick1156
    @goosenotmaverick1156 Před 2 měsíci +24

    My saturday shall now be complete, no matter what the rest of the day holds.
    Thanks, Tanner!

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates Před 2 měsíci +13

    Such a beautiful vivarium! I'm not a big fan of bugs, but these ones really are so cute, especially with that name. You've created a wonderful home for them to get settled and multiply happily!

    • @jeremyfrost2636
      @jeremyfrost2636 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Fun fact: these are crustaceans, not insects. They're related to crabs and shrimp.

  • @EchidnaKida
    @EchidnaKida Před 2 měsíci +9

    I'm glad you're liking Tony so much and putting him in all these videos.

  • @marikah6198
    @marikah6198 Před 2 měsíci +22

    I was waiting for this! My friend just gave me Duckis as a surprise and I was hurrying up to make a quick version of your original ducky enclosure with some twist last night.
    So happy to see your updated version of it. Thank you always for your inspiring videos. They are soothing, too.

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt Před 2 měsíci +14

    This is amazing! I've just created my first terrarium for a group of Dairy Cow isopods. I may have to track down some Rubber Duckies for a future project.

  • @joshuaporniogro7139
    @joshuaporniogro7139 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Your videos and hobby are a niche art form I didn’t expect myself to enjoy so thoroughly. Thanks for the great videos, even your simple vivariums are inspiringly full of love, detail, and depth.

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk Před 19 dny

    Even with the recent boom of similar tank channels, this is the one I never get tired of. Tanner has so much vibe that he makes frickin' isopods fascinating to observe, and his skills in DIY & tankscaping are unparalleled.

  • @mmmh37
    @mmmh37 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love how much care and attention you pay to every single living thing

  • @user-hv2gq4wv8b
    @user-hv2gq4wv8b Před 2 měsíci +4

    It be fun to see a video on where and how you source all your natural materials from, as well as to see your current collection of all your natural materials, plants, etc.

  • @pharahfishing
    @pharahfishing Před 2 měsíci +4

    the highlight of my day has arrived

  • @LilaElizabethD
    @LilaElizabethD Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’ve been enjoying your vids for about a year now & you’ve always made incredible things but I really feel like you’ve found your style & have taken nature design to a whole new level recently! Absolutely love what you’re creating & the love you put into it! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

  • @PhilokaliaPhotography
    @PhilokaliaPhotography Před 2 měsíci +2

    So glad you shared this new setup with us! I just love the Rubber Ducky isopods! Beautiful work as always.

  • @Heartshackles
    @Heartshackles Před 2 měsíci

    I love seeing your skill with building that starts all the way from making the terrarium itself to how natural you achieve the end result to be. Loved seeing all of the building process, as well as the adorable ducky isopods!

  • @HYTEOMEGAP
    @HYTEOMEGAP Před 2 měsíci +3

    Ayy one of my favorite Serpa Squad videos got the redux (and I'm in it!!)
    More importantly, thank you Tanner for the revisit to the ducky isopod vivarium! Loved watching the process and your explanations behind every detail as always; looks awesome!!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  Před 2 měsíci

      Let's go! Appreciate your continued support.

  • @jeanannd
    @jeanannd Před měsícem

    I find it relaxing and sometimes cute to watch these rubber ducky isopods. Probably from good memories of roly poly's from childhood. Thank you for this video.

  • @fillerforschool
    @fillerforschool Před 25 dny

    I have NEVER heard of rubber ducky or panda king rolly pollies! They’re so cute!! You’ve opened my eyes to a whole new world. I’ve always only seen the regular little gray blue fellas. I didn’t realize how complicated their environments need to be for successful reproduction. You sir, are truly a good person. Thanks so much for caring for these overlooked creatures 😁

  • @cherrywinterberry
    @cherrywinterberry Před 2 měsíci

    im so excited! I loved the original build and this one is EVEN COOLER wow I love tiny bugs living their best lives

  • @DolusVulpes
    @DolusVulpes Před 27 dny

    this is the first time ive ever heard of rubber ducky isopods and immediately i love them

  • @forestpals
    @forestpals Před 2 měsíci

    Rubber Duckies are my favourite!! this was SO COOL

  • @jamesbaconreid
    @jamesbaconreid Před 2 měsíci

    Love the final look! So natural.. thanks for sharing

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker Před 2 měsíci

    Using the PVC pipe to house the pump is so smart, what a great idea! I'm sure the duckies enjoy their new home.

  • @markopolo1271
    @markopolo1271 Před 27 dny

    It's genuinely kinda impressive how well you manage to make great convincing replications of natural habitats within your enclosures it's honestly just beautiful to see and kinda makes me want to take a stab at making something similar myself

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 Před měsícem

    SEEING THE LEAVES BEING THROWN WAS AMUSING AND I LAUGHED :)) AND I THOUGHT BRAVO ( CLAPPING HANDS :) !
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND SHOWING THE GREAT ART :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @robertleogoetz
    @robertleogoetz Před 2 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love your designs, and your passion for your animals is obvious. Can't wait to see what you work on next!

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You're very talented, Tanner. Your skills are getting even better. It's so amazing to witness.

  • @shaycleo8983
    @shaycleo8983 Před 2 měsíci

    Sure you hear this a lot but thank you for what you do for the overlooked species ❤ it’s honestly the best thing to see for me.

  • @bamsass525
    @bamsass525 Před 2 měsíci

    Absolutely stunning enclosure for the duckies!

  • @LadyRohirrim
    @LadyRohirrim Před 2 měsíci

    This was a particularily meditative and relaxing video.... I am just gearing up to redo my zebra isopod enclosure - this is very inspiring

  • @yutub561
    @yutub561 Před 2 měsíci

    Wooooo I've been waiting for this! I saw my comment in the video😊
    I started my colony in January and it's amazing how much they've burrowed in the substrate. They have a whole tunnel system down there

  • @BlueFuryDesigns
    @BlueFuryDesigns Před 2 měsíci +2

    This turned out amazing! It would be cool if you inserted a mini camera into their cave so that you can see what they are up too

  • @Terratepuy
    @Terratepuy Před 2 měsíci

    This setup really nailed it! It looks SO natural that is hard to believe someone built it ✌️😃🌱

  • @brianrupp
    @brianrupp Před 2 měsíci

    This setup and video is a Masterpiece.

  • @explorer_9851
    @explorer_9851 Před 2 měsíci

    I love seeing someone else put so moch work into the critters that are usually forgotten about . I did this same thing for the dubia roach colony I have . They are for my tarantula but because she only needs to eat every like 2 weeks . They needed something more . Plus the better you care for the food . The better it is for what eats it . And ever since I made their new home . They started breeding again and I love seeing them all come out when I feed them lol. I got attached to the biggest female. So she’s like the matriarch of the colony now and will never be eaten by nova lol

  • @LuandaAnne
    @LuandaAnne Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is awesome (as always) Tanner, I love your videos and it just brings me so much joy, the energy and effort you put into the quality of life for all your critters.

  • @Gl00mGh0ul
    @Gl00mGh0ul Před 2 měsíci

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @hanyo1o132
    @hanyo1o132 Před 2 měsíci

    Builds like this are what I aspire to do. I cant wait to see more wonderful builds Tanner. Been watching since you were around 50k and its been a blast to witness your growth.

  • @brianarmstrong6426
    @brianarmstrong6426 Před 2 měsíci

    This build was worth the wait! Well done, Tanner

  • @PatriotCoinRings
    @PatriotCoinRings Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful setup but I couldn't help myself but to add a front view of a small water pooling area with a couple coolie loaches and/or maybe some nano-fish. I'd also need one area that had a small visible waterfall and I know the rubber ducky fans will hate me for this but I'd love to fill that tank with various poison dart frogs. Ohhh the possibilities. I have to hand it to you, such dedication for Rollie-Pollies.

  • @seagiants
    @seagiants Před 2 měsíci

    This is so beautiful! Really outdid yourself.

  • @user-gk9ut9qc1o
    @user-gk9ut9qc1o Před 2 měsíci

    They are so adorable, I have to make a plush of one!

  • @tanyatonks7335
    @tanyatonks7335 Před 2 měsíci

    Outstanding, one of my favourite setups ❤

  • @agentmae5490
    @agentmae5490 Před 2 měsíci

    They're so cute!! They really fit their name :)

  • @jackottaway92
    @jackottaway92 Před 2 měsíci

    Turned out great

  • @Hmm-kh5cw
    @Hmm-kh5cw Před 2 měsíci

    this is your best video yet by far. great job.

  • @loochcarlucci7676
    @loochcarlucci7676 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome job on this my friend I love the BDFB enclosure as well

  • @someyoutuber7096
    @someyoutuber7096 Před 2 měsíci

    Gadzooks! What a great build!

  • @RegularBiscuit
    @RegularBiscuit Před měsícem

    Its gorgeous to watch tanner use basic materials to make such works of living art

  • @Paludavium
    @Paludavium Před 2 měsíci

    This Setup ist so beautiful. Fantastic! Very good Job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @bingohomeslice5158
    @bingohomeslice5158 Před 2 měsíci

    Inspirational! Love your designs!! We have just finished our first bioactive paludarium for our African Bullfrog "Tugboat" and we used many of your concepts/lessons so firstly, thank you so much. Also if you haven't already looked into them we have recently acquired a small colony of "Shiro Utsuri" isopods and they are fantastic. They are way more active (visually) than any other colony we have, Including our "dairy cows". Anyways love your work and THANKS again!!

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty2293 Před 13 dny +1

    - Super cool build && those rubber ducks look so adorable my friend !

  • @mirkkulainen
    @mirkkulainen Před 2 měsíci

    What a lovely setup and a scape!

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles Před 2 měsíci

    Love these cute 🐤 ❤ I want to make something like this! Might need to redo my paludarium. I really like the pipe and water flow feature. So cool. Thanks so much for this fun build. I actually love watching the whole process. Have a blessed day!

  • @dennisbrown7079
    @dennisbrown7079 Před 2 měsíci

    I love that you called them roly poly

  • @johnnygalaxy9022
    @johnnygalaxy9022 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What better way to start your day than with a new Serpa Design video :)

  • @Disorganized_and_chaotic
    @Disorganized_and_chaotic Před 2 měsíci

    Gorgeous, one of the best

  • @CrookedSteph
    @CrookedSteph Před 2 měsíci

    Omg! I’m dying! So cute! Great job!

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome build and duckies.❤

  • @iroau
    @iroau Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing setup!

  • @user-fl2sw2yi4r
    @user-fl2sw2yi4r Před 2 měsíci

    I would of never thought about owning a tank and putting just isopods in but you did and I am glad you did

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love isopods!

  • @WhatTheShid
    @WhatTheShid Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey man, I've been watching your videos for a pretty long time now and I have to say, I absolutely love them. From design, to commentary, photography and editing, it's all great. Quite recently, I re-watched your Crocs video, and remembered one of my close friends is a client of Crocs! (The company is called Digitas) I had to show them it, and they sent it to the Crocs Marketing Team itself! I'm not super sure if they'll see it, but if they reach out, great for you!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  Před 2 měsíci

      Appreciate the feedback and support! I'll remember this if I ever hear anything - thank you!

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful! Please do a follow up with longer segments of the tank views. Very peaceful 🙂

  • @akechijubeimitsuhide
    @akechijubeimitsuhide Před 2 měsíci

    These lil guys are ridiculously cute!

  • @bobbyspeaker
    @bobbyspeaker Před měsícem

    I love these little guys.

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd Před 2 měsíci

    SHEèeeesh 😮‍💨👌 the rubber ducky flex 💪 I enjoy this so much! Amazing content, best wishes to you and your future projects! 🌻

  • @szudy76
    @szudy76 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful ❤

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Před 2 měsíci

    You sir are really amazing scaper . So much talent

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 Před 2 měsíci

    thank you!

  • @justlovely36
    @justlovely36 Před 2 měsíci

    You always do a nice job

  • @AngelaABrown-cd8kd
    @AngelaABrown-cd8kd Před 2 měsíci

    AMAZING!!!! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nicolahyndman8510
    @nicolahyndman8510 Před 2 měsíci

    Watching this man live out my dream fr

  • @SpringtailsUS
    @SpringtailsUS Před 2 měsíci

    Great work! 😍

  • @grog6539
    @grog6539 Před 2 měsíci

    I like you including the fact that after you got something going you had a second look and thought it was kinda bad

  • @micacam2684
    @micacam2684 Před 28 dny

    They look sweet, chewy, and delicious. 😊

  • @lauraholzler1417
    @lauraholzler1417 Před 2 měsíci

    I started my first blonde ducky colony. I look forward to creating something amazing with them.

  • @trumancremers6337
    @trumancremers6337 Před 2 měsíci

    Great build!

  • @moritzlaszlo3115
    @moritzlaszlo3115 Před 2 měsíci

    You are a real animal friend my dude!

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 Před 2 měsíci

    Those are some lucky rubber duckies!! 😊😊😊

  • @k2a2l2
    @k2a2l2 Před 2 měsíci

    beautiful build and some beautiful duckies :,)

  • @dingdong17277
    @dingdong17277 Před 8 dny

    i love these little fellas

  • @blueboltshrimp
    @blueboltshrimp Před 2 měsíci

    this is so cool!!!

  • @qutie424
    @qutie424 Před 28 dny

    Everybody’s gangster until the oak leaf creeping fig shows up 😍

  • @oojamaflip7192
    @oojamaflip7192 Před 2 měsíci

    this is lovely

  • @thekissinkate
    @thekissinkate Před 2 měsíci

    I read rubber ducky and SerpaDesign, I click 😊

  • @verysadcatc7897
    @verysadcatc7897 Před 11 dny +1

    Now I want one.

  • @NeoGeo822
    @NeoGeo822 Před 2 měsíci

    It looks like Endor from Star Wars very well done.😎

  • @Cliffless
    @Cliffless Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ive yet to find a better ecosystem builder
    I hope to build similar projects some day
    These videos are so inspirational :)

  • @Chef_Arhan
    @Chef_Arhan Před 2 měsíci

    Literally just was about to buy rubber ducky isopod😮😮

  • @Indecisionn
    @Indecisionn Před 2 měsíci

    Man I really wish I could get Rubber Ducky Isopods in Australia. I think they're adorable and would love to build my own enclosure for them.

  • @falcolf
    @falcolf Před 2 měsíci

    Your animals are so lucky ❤