Jungle Aquarium Plant Ball Terrarium (DIY Wabi-Kusa Tutorial)
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- In this one, I combine the terrarium and aquarium hobby in a way that I haven't shown before through wabi-kusa. Wabi-Kusa is a type of nature design that was developed by the late Takashi Amano. The term “wabi-kusa” is derived from the Japanese term “wabi-sabi”, which is a philosophy centered around the ephemeral, imperfect beauty of life.
I felt that this would be a really cool and fun project to showcase on the channel and I'm glad that I did. I think it's a really great starting point to step into nature design. It's also a fun option for someone who's already keeping aquarium plants and wants to try something new.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 What is Wabi-Kusa?
01:01 Understanding Riparian Plant Growth
01:52 Making the Substrate Ball
05:47 Selecting the Plants
07:30 Planting the Wabi-Kusa
09:28 Other Uses
10:13 Selecting a Container
11:42 Hardscape
12:04 Completed Build
12:43 Conclusion
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If any of you are still on the fence about bringing nature indoors, then this might be the way to go! I had a ton of fun with this video and definitely recommend giving it a try! I have more to share about these in the future that I can't wait to share. Stay tuned and have a great weekend!
thanks for the clay cat litter trick I'm definitely gonna try it out
The inspiration guy! Gratz bro from Brazil!
I grew up with a jungle of plants in the home, so plants indoors isn't new to me. This however is gorgeous and I need one. I think it would look great as a center peace to my dining table
I like the way you water your aquaponics plant's.
Nice bounding
Hey I messaged you on Instagram! You should do a scape or a terrarium of only prehistoric plants like horsetails and liverworts and mosses! I really want to see what your dwarf equisetum looks like after a few years
I was always wondering how those moss balls came about. I'd love to see how this grows and fills out over time!
Hey Tanner, I've built a ball like this in an aquatic setting before (using java moss instead of spagnum), I wanted to give you a tip that might really help make wabikusa in the future-- nylon hair nets. I went through a lot of trial and error using thread to wrap the moss, but it was often very messy and uneven. I found the easiest solution was to buy a pack of black, synthetic hair nets online, wrap the soil ball with the moss, then cover the entire surface with a hair net. Then, I tied a knot with thread at the base of the ball, trimmed any remainder, and then tucked the knot under the ball. You could even push your thumb into the underside of the ball to create a nice hole for the hair net knot to tuck into. The material of the hair net is sooo thin, it becomes almost invisible, especially as the moss grows. Within a couple weeks, I couldn't see the net at all.
Another cheat that made it even easier (for aquatic) was wrapping the soil in a pair of black panty hose, and layering the moss over that. All the nutrients with none of the mess lol.
I loved the plant choice on this one-- plants with red stems always look so good in wabikusa. Great job!
I used this methods too for the cork-mounted orchids! Particularly old pantyhoses are good for threads or nets.
There is another item I like to use, that net bags discounted produce are sold in!
Plastic, sturdy and elastic, will hold everything!
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genius!!!
even you have fangs on your head, I'm forever grateful to you. Praise you, lord headfangs!!!!
I really appreciate how well you explain everything, you are a great teacher. My husband and daughter got me a Wabi-kusa for Mother’s Day a year or two ago and it basically collapsed. They also used really thin twine which rotted quickly from the moisture. I enjoyed it so much and can’t wait to make my own😊
Did u make one yet? Or are u all talk?
@@zloungeact Relax.
I hope you read this😊. The 1st video I watched from your channel got me into this hobby an out if depression. Fast forward, now I owned an Aquascape buisness. All thanks to you! If you ever came to Malaysia, I'll be more than glad to take you around 😁
I remember requesting you once for your take on a wabi-kusa and finally I get to see one on the channel. Thanks
Wow this is awesome, defenitely trying this! Happy new year btw!
Over half a century on this rock, and I've never heard of a Wabi-Kusa before now. Truely inspiring, and yes I plan to attempt one.
Thank you for the time you take to enrich other's lives.
Same here!
You always have the perfect glassware for every build, even when you don't build it yourself. It's so satisfying every single time!
I absolutely love the turntable you added to show off pieces like this! It really brings out the wow factor and it gives your already awesome channel a little more of a polished look! Thank you for including designs like this to your channel. I don’t consider myself a crafty person but this is something I’m sure I can do! I can’t wait to try!
Can't wait to see how this develop over time. Looks amazing already, bet it will only look better and better over time. Thanks for sharing your creative mind with us, Tanner!
In place of fishing line, you could also use Polyester sewing thread in a color to match your sphagnum and moss. Be sure you use solid polyester, which will not decay. If you use the polyester with a cotton core, the cotton core will rot away.
He could also use braided fishing line. It’s often thinner, green, and disappears in water better than monofilament line.
This project could of been a game changer but... Let me explain. I bought 2 Exo Terra advanced reptile habitats, one for me and one for my son with a "challenge" attached. Found out the other day he also subscribed to your channel. There goes my advantage! Love your work and great explanations.
This was so stunning and it was really wee so I feel like I might have a chance of making one and my husband not getting mad about a new plant lol. I love your choices in the design and it's so clean looking.
Hey Tanner! I just wanted to compliment you on this video. Even when compared to the high quality of all your videos, this one is of particularly exceptional quality. It really shows you had a lot of fun with making it!
The Serpasaurus Rex, at it again! Great work!
Thank you for another great video! Love these little outside the box videos!
Mostly I do bioactive enclosures for reptiles but this past holiday I made mini terrariums with polymer mushrooms out of ornaments and gave them to friends and family.
Absolutely love the mini spinning display table
This is so amazing! Kokedama next! Imagine floating islands above a scape.
Been a while since I’ve been early! Love the content, using your fire bellied toad paludarium video I built a green treefrog waterfall setup that’s been going great for a couple years now. Thank you for your passion, and time Tanner.
That's awesome! I hope they continue to enjoy their setup for many years.
I saw a video about a year or two ago about Wabi-Kusa and I thought it was so cool. You could literally use whatever you wanted. Great video!!!
Because of your videos, I have made 10 closed terrariums since the pandemic started. Three of them I made as gifts, which were well received. Two were experiments and I ended up tossing them when we move cross country (MN -> NM).
Like a tiny jungle planet. Also that's a really cool container.
Another fantastic build and another idea to keep in mind when I feel creative. When I was a child Saturday morning was for cartoons but now, it's for the new inspiration from SerpaDesign!
Well, Ima try to bring nature indoors! I'll probably make one for my parents to enjoy.
Like a little planet 🌿
I'm 33, grew up running in forests and swimming in lakes, now a blister-handed city dweller for 12+ years and in dire need of a hobby that'd take me away from the PC. A few weeks ago I got a rather sudden urge to get into vivariums, thanks to just one YT video, which immediately led me to do research on the subject. I'm waiting for spring so that I can use my terrace for working space / storage, meanwhile I'm trying to decide what kind of small project I should attempt first. Just seeing these beautiful builds and learning about creating / maintaining them lights up my mind. Nature, craftsmanship, environmental design, working with colors - all things I love, and this grumpy old rat-race participant is definitely inspired! Thanks for the content, your passion for this is both impressive and obvious!
I wanted to say that i love your work and you are a hudge insperation to me, keep up the good work!
I made a terrarium last week by following your advice about creating a sealed system, using a false bottom and having a lot of fun with the plants I could find in the garden. As such, it was different to the terrariums I had attempted and failed with previously. I'd like to think that this time I should be able to enjoy a successful terrarium which I can open in 6 months to refresh and renew.
You are a God of many worlds 🌎 much respect to your greenthumb!!!
Lol its 3 in the morning here in little ol New Zealand.
Love what you do and appreciate you dearly man
This is so beautiful I could see this being a really nice gift to give to someone as well! Small and tidy, really lovely.
Thanks for the cat liter tip. That little nature ball gonna look great in a month.
I love making terrariums too I got a whole book on it
Meat ball analogy reminded me why you are one of my favorite content creators
1st comment 😁😁, moss ball was a great idea, especially for plants that rely on high humidity like sensitive miniature orchids, or ones that creeping growth patterns. it's great 😊👍
that little green sprayer is so cute
Yet another fantastic build. Thanks so much. You could also use quarter inch black Bird Netting. Works a treat. Cheers.
This may be a game changer for my aquarium.. and dining table. . I love everything about this video and have all the elements needed already in hand. Thank you. Do you have any of these that you did previously? I would love to see what they look like.
I finally know what to do with that strange but awesome Vase I was gifted. Thanks Tanner!
I’m totally going to try this build. It’ll look great in my office.
I love these projects that are simpler to start and that doesnt require lots of tools. Makes me feel less intimidated to attempt to build them. Thanks a lot!
Inspiring. I want to share with you that instead of distilled water try using your fish tank water. I even squeeze the sponge filters on cleaning day into the syphoned water bucket and water all the indoor plants. Thanks for sharing!
Probably one of the videos I've seen on wabi kusa.
Thank you TANNER! Just awesome! We live in Japan for another 5-6 months and have 4 Kodakami Moss Balls in our townhome. NOW, with your help I will DO THIS for future riparium/terrarium/aquarium builds!
I love these! OMGOSH! These'd be great in my aquarium . . .and I already have the supplies. Fantastic!
How cool is that!! Thanks, Tanner, for another super idea.
This doesn't just give me inspiration for terrariums- I can totally see a bunch of floating islands with giant jungles on them, up high in the sky! Who knows what kinds of secrets these islands would hold for the characters...
You’re my Bob Ross for everything indoor nature related. I swear I have been watching you for years.
I’ve only seen gardeners do this for orchids, but now this is amazing.
“Now I don’t want to bore you with the details”
No….no… I WANT you to bore me with the details. Please. This is hella interesting my guy and one of my favorite things to learn about
Wow! You never disappoint. I absolutely love this one!
Nice video
Maybe your best video to date?? Deeply inspiring!
Tanner this video is shot so beautifully!!
There are so many gorgeous shots and close ups, this must have taken so much time!
Thank you for the informative and professional videos!!!
Peace ✌
Thanks for the valuable tip. Cat litter... simply great.
immediatelyTried it out . Greetings from Switzerland
Super dope design Tanner. I always admire how you consistently grow your portfolio of methods within a relatively narrow and confined hobby.
Tanner! This is the most fun and cool idea! It's easy for beginners and experts can really make it awesome! You are a planting idea warehouse! I love it!!!
Very cool. That mix would work in scraped terrariums too, to push into nooks (and also crannies) to plant into. 👍🏽
That looks amazing. I'm going to tackle this project. That would be perfect for my office.
Can’t wait to see what it looks like when it establishes!
Your intros and truly the entirety of your videos remind me of watching Bob Ross or Growing a Greener World from PBS. Educational, beautiful scenes, all around enjoyment of watching these videos.
You're like Bob Ross. I love it
What I love most about that is how you could easily pick it up and move it without taking anything apart
Starting out 2022 strong with one of your wackiest videos yet! Love it.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful planting methods.
It really came together for me when you inserted the sticks of wood. This is a cool idea.
You will never cease to amaze me
Beautiful and fun to watch
Love this! Hey Tanner, I got a challenge for you. I dare you to try make an aquascape using only artificial decor and some substrate. You are allowed to dissect them ie; cutting of some brick texture from a castle decoration. Anyways that’s everything, cheers.
I love this as I do most of your creations! I fell in love with your stalagtite terrarium over a year ago and I still have not gotten the nerve to try to reproduce it even though I obtained everything I need, just looking at it intimidates me. You are so talented! 😍
I like how you put the spider wood in it. -Sophia
Genius. It's better than real jungle!
I have wanted to try wabi-kusa for a long time, but as a way to wrap and grow terrestrial plants. This is a beautiful variation!
That was really cool Tanner.
Patience and precision
I love this. Definitely will be something I build myself soon.
What a beautiful meatball
Love it Tanner. Thank you.
Another great video Tanner! Love your creativity
Brilliant idea, super fun and simple! Im seriously thinking on making one of these for my small place one day! Thanks!
I love this! It seems like an easy and less expensive way to get into aquascaping.
another awesome build, true art
This man does not miss
This guy makes me so jelly like bro u make it looms so simple and easy
You always doing something cool serpa
Fine little artcraft.
Hey you!!!
Just wanted to let you know, that we appreciate every super dope video you make.
This is so cute & I loved the meatball analogy.
Your videos keep getting better!
Wow so gorgeous when I get my new place soon for my mom and I I'm going to be doing one thank you Tanner 💜💜
damn your presentation style has gotten super slick
You always make me smile!
Congrats on the million mile stone!, I’ve been watching a while and I really enjoy this channel!
Fantastic. I so love your videos ❤
What an interesting build!
Beautiful!
he's clever & very detail, thanks im making my wabikusa soon 💚
This is very inspirational, thank you!
Came out great!