DIY Micro All-In-One Twin Waterfalls Paludarium

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A few weeks ago I made the Micro All-In-One Snail Aquarium ( • DIY Micro All-In-One S... ). That's a cool project, which was inspired by the container it was built in. The same can be said for this project. I took one look at a pencil organizer and all I could see was a paludarium...
What can I say?! My brain tends to see things a little differently! Anyway, this outlines the steps that I took to turn an acrylic organizer into an awesome micro all-in-one paludarium with two waterfalls. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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Expanded PVC Board - www.amzn.com/B099KBHQZF/
Mini Pump - www.amzn.com/B004ZJDMZ2/
Mini Flexible Light - www.amzn.com/B07MT3LPC2/
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00:00 Introduing the Concept
00:28 How it Will Work
01:09 Modifying the Organizer
01:47 Creating Filter Baffels
02:26 Additional Filter Components
02:57 Stone Selection
03:44 Building the Hardscape
04:57 Making Twin Waterfalls
06:03 Testing the Waterfalls
06:17 Adding Sphagnum Moss
06:27 Plant Selections
06:45 Adding the Plants
07:47 It Needs Driftwood
07:58 Additional Details
08:19 Finishing Touches
09:02 Completed Micro Paludarium
#paludarium #aquascape #serpadesign

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@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

These containers just keep giving me awesome ideas! How about you? Are you seeing builds (terrariums, aquariums, etc.) in everyday objects now? If so, what have you made? Let me know! Also, what do you think of this build? I think it's a fun little display that's perfect as a tabletop piece. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

@garmadongg 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice paludarium today Tanner, great job! Love from Australia! :)

@McLovnUrMother 2 жыл бұрын

If my cats weren’t overly curious, I’d love to do something like this for my desk. Love your videos and way of thinking! See you at Aquashella Dallas in August!

@artistchai 2 жыл бұрын

Your a expert

@lenesteenkamp207 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful design...how do you deal with water scale though? Or do you only use distilled water?

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

I just scrape it off as needed.

@michaelcontreras5460 2 жыл бұрын

Im a navy vet with ptsd. I never thought I would find comfort in watching a guy build terrariums to ease my thoughts. Thank you for what you do man im going to start doing this myself one day.

@headoverheels2067 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your service, we appreciate you! i hope you enjoy watching more of his posts! 💞💞💞💞💞

@hanC21317 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸Glad you’re finding comfort with terrarium builds!

@austinwise4686 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! We greatly appreciate it

@sharonkaczorowski8690 Жыл бұрын

I am a non veteran but also have ptsd from child abuse and. An assault. My son is in the military and has it from time in Iraq dealing with burn victims. My heart goes out to you. Therapy helped me but I still have episodes. I use meditation…carrying you in my heart now.

@aisabacher954 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy these builds. It makes the hobby more accessible to a wider audience, by giving examples we don’t need to be spending hundreds on tanks/containers to be able to create high quality scapes.

@SwawesomeT 2 жыл бұрын

just the supplies lmao

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

There are endless possibilities! Certainly doesn't have to cost a lot to make an impactful piece for your space.

@reeda5390 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention ease of care! I have fatigue issues so I like to deal with small builds so I can put less time, care and maintenance into it 👍

@alexyocky2687 2 жыл бұрын

You can find so many potential containers second hand at thrift stores. You just have to imagine what you can do and try it out. I love finding plants that are clearanced out and finding containers that just need a little bit of tweaking like this one.

@jasmeenart6963 Жыл бұрын

Dengan bajet minim tetap bisa berkarya, tinggal kitanya pandai pandai mengekspresikan sebuah karya tersebut.

@finngermin9168 2 жыл бұрын

Discovered you lastnight and binged about 6 hours of your content. Love the videos, your level of skill is amazing.

@ShiraxHorizon 2 жыл бұрын

welcome to your new addiction

@McPilch 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that was me a couple months back.. got to the point where I'd seen most, and felt burned out a bit lol.. but then when I noticed no new videos for more than a day or two I started to irrationally think "I hope Tanner is okay, hope he's not cutting back on vids!" Guess that's what happens when you're watching at least a few vids a day then suddenly nothing!

@mangot589 2 жыл бұрын

I just discover this rabbit hole at 6 am. It’s now 11 lol.

@princeapoopoo5787 2 жыл бұрын

Haha my girlfriend and I are also new addicts.

@GreenAngelX 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always baffled on how you managed to remember a lot of plants and their names and how they will fare with the scapes. Amazing job as always 👍❤️

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Been doing this for a long time now 😅

@JohnJames. 2 жыл бұрын

When you read things , you remember them better .

@leeroy3059 2 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign i always thought that u probably google it or something until i saw this comment and realise that u probably have alot of it on ur house and without name tags😂😂😂

@MyAramil 2 жыл бұрын

if you deal with something long enough things like the names of specific things and their uses becomes standard for you. Like a plumber can easily just know what kind of pipes, their angles and so forth needed for a project in most cases.

@markirish7599 2 жыл бұрын

People remember plant names they way other people remember sports stars if its your passion you will find it easier to remember and easier to learn more plant names

@nathanvenet 2 жыл бұрын

Your willingness to take us through the whole process, including the mistakes, is what makes these builds so interesting. I see it as a reminder that art isn't 100% inspiration - it's also a lot of work, and being humble enough to admit when you have to take a step back.

@MyAramil 2 жыл бұрын

Remember what Bob Ross says, there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents.

@ARTTSvg 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your builds, never stop being you! Also, love how the quality of the editing and filming has been going up, its looking awesome!

@kalayne6713 2 жыл бұрын

As I cannot garden outside much these days, I would love to try something like this but a browse through a local pet shop recently left me disheartened. Few supplies, few plants, everything so expensive. Obviously, I need more research, online shopping and looking outside the box like you do. This is such a soothing creation. Thanks for the information.

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

I try to get stuff local as much as possible, but like you, there aren't many shops for this stuff around me. If you know how to search though, there's a lot of great resources online. Good luck finding materials!

@rhondaborders3452 2 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign could you tell us a good source to order plants through. Maybe someone would give you credit for sales by giving us a discount code to order by. It would benefit everyone. The seller benefits from orders. You benefit from credits they give you & we get a source with discount.

@MyAramil 2 жыл бұрын

As mentioned above in this thread, you might also be able to source things in the local wild life if you know where to look. it would be easier during late spring to mid fall however.

@parmerapps69 2 жыл бұрын

You can see the pure joy Tanner got from throwing his markers at 0:24. 😂 Simple indulgences -- love it.

@finnwiggles28 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. This build. You never cease to take me to another world. I can imagine myself swimming in this!

@woodfield9584 2 жыл бұрын

There must be a lot of white noise in your animal room. Sometimes I imagine what it must be like to walk through it. The sounds and visuals, along with the presence of life, must be very transforming. You are creating a universe.

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a good bit. I'd love if it was silent tbh, but I suppose it's representative of nature in a way. Things are never truly silent. Some nights when I walk around and look at everything I still don't believe it's real. I feel very blessed to be able to do what I do.

@copingwithcrazy 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you showed that it wasn't perfect the entire build, but that you could still pull it together to make something beautiful

@darkbanez 2 жыл бұрын

anyone else think he’s just absolutely precious? someone so full of life and creativity.. can’t help but smile at how excited you get when you talk about your cute little plants and ideas!!! makes me feel better about my own special interests, especially when i’m infodumping about them to people who may not know much about it. Thank you for making these amazing pieces and videos ❤️❤️

@frogwknife3825 2 жыл бұрын

Having the paladarium against that black background really makes it look bigger than it is! Without anything else to reference for scale, it looks so cool

@VicRodriguez2 2 жыл бұрын

I treat these videos like people treat their fav TV shows. With food & drinks, on a big screen, in a comfy chair. Look forward to each Sat.

@rowanfrady5649 2 жыл бұрын

The palladium is very lovely, but can we talk about his shirt with the monstera leafs on it in the bluer shades. It looks cool!

@princessgoblin 2 жыл бұрын

this is seriously awesome! i love how transparent you are about your methods and how honest you were about not liking it at first and changing up the plants. That's usually how these things go and showing that gives aspiring aquascapers an authentic look at the process. cheers!

@gremmymemes 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think the project suffers at all without the rosato. The stone and wood chosen have many different red hues peppered throughout them already. Looks great!

@mental_breakdance7227 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea that you committed to the project even though you were unsure about it at first, The result is amazing!

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta show the build as it happened. Usually I'm pretty sure, but sometimes I want to scrap them.

@morfranvr5641 2 жыл бұрын

This is crazy beautiful and looks like a mini waterfall you could find hidden in the middle of a giant rainforest

@lukemcmillandavis6624 2 жыл бұрын

The only KZfaq channel that brings me nothing but joy and relaxation! Love the mossy vibes 🤙

@IEATCHAIR 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I always want to say "add shrimp!" They can bring a level of movement and life to the tank and require minimal maintenance. Inspiring.

@MyAramil 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing some brine shrimp in this might be fun to see.

@jackfitzwilliam9763 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you have been up into high altitude mountainous areas in summer, but I bet you'd see some crazy awesome inspiration. Everywhere I look up there looks like a terrarium. lots of different and unique miniature plants with crystal clear snowmelt running between them and some awesome granite chunks between them. Not to mention some awesome mushrooms and insects. It's the closest thing that I've seen in the wild to a terrarium.

@danielleb.7055 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these builds. A few days ago my son asked if he could make a terrarium bc he saw an interesting looking glass bottle. I of course was thrilled so we made plans to go out and make a local material terrarium. Have a great day!

@mntryjoseph1961 2 жыл бұрын

Always fascinating to watch your vision come to fruition.

@noah.stat_dg 2 жыл бұрын

We need another tour or maybe individual updates on these little things! Love seeing them built and would love to see them grown in!

@greatPretender79 2 жыл бұрын

I love these ones you make with running water and floating plants!

@EnchantedwithPoodles 2 жыл бұрын

I love that project. It’s a teeny piece of paradise. Well done.

@zarithial5480 2 жыл бұрын

ooh, that's how you work with dragon stone! excellent. now i can bend this thing in working on to my will (mostly)

@alexiscondit898 2 жыл бұрын

Love these nano builds. This one has a great look and sense of scale, so beautiful!

@RealJRoyall 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome as always, tanner. I also really appreciate your music selection. I watch/listen to your videos to help deal w my anxiety/panic attacks. Thanks, man.

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that they help. Making these project helps me deal with depression and such, so I can relate.

@f1sh827 2 жыл бұрын

At the beginning of the video, I was thinking even Serpa couldn't make it work. Now it's an epic waterfall. Awesome job Serpa.

@alexwaite4838 2 жыл бұрын

Your content makes me hopeful of the future of "this hobby". Before I saw your videos, I felt like there was a very low ceiling to the aquarium hobby. You made me realize it can be so much more than keeping fish on gravel. Thank you!

@themurrrr 2 жыл бұрын

Your creativity never ceases to make me smile.

@cherylcalifornia125 2 жыл бұрын

Think outside the use/box. Smart idea. Love it.

@shelbyhenry3339 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you didn't scrap it. It looks AMAZING!!

@at-exotics 2 жыл бұрын

You have gotten so much more comfortable I front of the camera, that makes the videos better

@effy_kujo 2 жыл бұрын

That came out awesome! Love the vibe, it really does look like a slice of nature shrunken down 😍

@christineherrmann205 2 жыл бұрын

When you just tossed all the pens and pencils over your shoulder, I laughed out loud. 😂😂

@KkCreatures 2 жыл бұрын

I always look forward to seeing your videos. They really make my day! This is a beautiful build I love it so much. Your work inspires me more than anything else. Great job! 🤩

@jonnylumberjack6223 2 жыл бұрын

The patience and attention to tiny detail is what makes your builds so phenomenal I think. Well, and the obvious, ridiculous artistic talent too! But your patience - man, I would have wrecked this in exasperation half way through, I know I would! I would very much like to display this in my home!

@Jellyfish969 2 жыл бұрын

Only 38 seconds in and already love it! Always a pleasure to watch you go to work!

@jigenos4546 2 жыл бұрын

I freaking love these table top creations ! As a student they seem really feasible in the little room I have !!

@EctoBabble 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why this channel helps when my anxiety gets too high at night but it does.

@eleventyfour227 2 жыл бұрын

Relaxing as always, keep it up! I always love waking up and watching your videos.

@juliesmith1874 2 жыл бұрын

A tiny little gem! Thanks for the video

@eddo00 2 жыл бұрын

Zelda vibes certainly!!!! Missed opportunity though. I loved the purple, oh well

@emiliogonzalez187 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing Tanner. You are a freaking GOD!

@abjectidiot3061 2 жыл бұрын

It’s breathtaking how you can make these beautiful scapes. Love your videos!

@EntombedEagle40 2 жыл бұрын

I understand what you mean by looking at any container and coming up with a blueprint in your head to make a new aquarium. I catch myself doing it more and more lol. Much love as always and great content 😄😄

@freyarobbins4201 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love this, it makes me think of an embankment along a massive river, the Nile or Congo maybe. So glad you didn’t scrap it! Can’t wait to see what you do next week 😁

@CricketsMa 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! That is so cool! When you placed the rock in the water, then put a plant on it, the whole thing came together, for me.

@TheVinny360 2 жыл бұрын

Acrylic anything is my favorite I to see everything as something else love the build

@someyoutube 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a wonder to watch to build stuff

@tantrumane 2 жыл бұрын

I love the chaotic pencil throw in the beginning😂👍

@Nima-hc2lb 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool too see a future version of all your builds. It always interests me too see how the plants have grown. Keep up the amazing work. 🔥🔥🔥

@evanberrett9152 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving these micro builds! I just got a new desk and work space in my home, and this is giving me some great inspiration! Thanks for all your work!

@Suryaanshaquaculture94 2 жыл бұрын

Ur all designs and scapes are so different i love ur all scapes👍👍

@Xeno1798 2 жыл бұрын

I love the superglue + dust tip. Works the same as super glue and baking soda when modeling with paper

@s1n692 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely try using the rock dust-glue technique, thank you so much! Amazing video as always!

@demon.that.draws777 2 жыл бұрын

Woah, breathtaking.

@jmarshal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it. Watching your videos has taught me so much I actually feel like I could set something like this up.

@SerpaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it!

@johnjwedrall4290 2 жыл бұрын

Patients and imagination came up this awesome creations 👍👍

@langwilson3249 2 жыл бұрын

I really like these micro ones. Looks great!

@tomsgreengallery 2 жыл бұрын

Tanner. I love what you do so much! Always something new and exciting coming from your way. This little setup is amazing!

@wispyspirits2158 2 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect little tabletop desk piece, it’s SO incredibly adorable! This is spot-on to what I envision when I think of the words “tiny world”! ^^

@bradshantz2272 2 жыл бұрын

I love the little builds!! How the indoor patio pond I think that is my favorite so far

@hauntedsandwich 2 жыл бұрын

I was so excited to see the purple plant and bummed when you decided not to use it but it came out amazing. That being said, I’d love to see a fantasy inspired build. Purples and blues and unusual plants. Maybe some blue crabs or rainbow fishies 😊

@flaxholmelis5996 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it! Really keen to have a go at something like this.

@h131_1 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the scale I want to scape things, brilliant informative video all round & nothing but great content, I look forward to watching/supporting your channel more!!

@astrocat229 2 жыл бұрын

i would LOVE to see a paladarium like this where its a kind of ocostone cove, and the centerpiece plant is a carnivorous plant, if thats possible of course. I personally havent tried it, but itd be really cool to see what you come up with!

@ReadyAquarium 2 жыл бұрын

I always buy those containers never really used them except to hold each others 🤣 that's a great idea ill start scaping... Spring is here time for some terrariums... Thx for sharing

@yueqing666 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this so much, absolutely insane

@mangot589 2 жыл бұрын

You were asking what we’d like to see. I’d LOVE to see a praying mantis enclosure. I love them, and we do have them where I live, I see them quite a bit. I think it would be really cool to have one. Then it could be safe, and let’s face it, they’re pretty awesome.

@jlexoticbirds4134 2 жыл бұрын

Someday I’m going to make a slightly bigger version of this as a fancy bath for my finches. It would go great with the live plants in my outdoor flight cage.

@weaverfever2972 2 жыл бұрын

i love the tiny lil paludariums

@ilnurcevik4995 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Very creative.

@lovebug9386 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I really liked the purple flower but otherwise looks great! Good job 😊

@tonybezanson9625 2 жыл бұрын

I love that syngonium

@littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 жыл бұрын

I love these builds! Very creative.

@CJ23taylor-animales 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Keep up the not just the "good" work. Keep up the extraordinary work!

@angiearflin9306 2 жыл бұрын

Love this on a lot can't wait to see what you come up with next.

@cityants1166 2 жыл бұрын

This build looks so great!

@matsosa 2 жыл бұрын

Your light is so bright, friend❤️🙏

@someguy3186 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you see everything as a potential terrarium/paludarium. 😂

@shadowsalamanderful 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! I think I actually like it with less roots! Makes the rock formation and plants stand out a little more. But also totally respect the design choice and see the objective!! Much love from Aus

@TheCynicalSatyr 2 жыл бұрын

love your videos! inspiring and beautiful as always, thank you.

@SophieNoNotThatOne 2 жыл бұрын

You make the BEST builds, so beautiful, every one I've seen, absolutely incredible work! And so inspirational, I have an empty 45 gal hexagon tank I was going to sell but now I want to do something with it and this massive monstera plant I have! Thanks for the excellent content!

@lisachristoph437 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I enjoy watching the process.

@gabrielbrensjimenez3191 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful brother., God bless you

@jaystube7713 2 жыл бұрын

Another master piece!

@RivetHead999 2 жыл бұрын

I think the repens would've been great if you were to cascade them down the (my view) left side. But hey. It still looks amazing and I'll be doing something similar in the near future. ALSO, you should look into orchids, and incorporating them to something similar to these types of builds. Think. Going to try that here in the coming weeks.

@devbadiger1439 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best youtubers out there, who cant agree with that. and setups made from simple every day objects is even better love your vids and hope you r doin well

@terrificterrariums3201 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing scape !!!

@cherishireland9194 2 жыл бұрын

Really cohesive, good job!

@ThePanickedGamer 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the vids you make, all the cool micro-biomes, and all the spooky, fun adventures you and scooby go on.

@itsBIJOUXbitch 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! It’s so cute and little but feels so epic

@McPilch 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant little scape, and yes certainly does look like a cove! Reminded me of some maps in the game Guild Wars 2.. just so beautiful and lush and realistic. Also loved what you did with adding a bit more graphical instructional elements to the video.. was limited enough to keep the relaxing vibe you always go for, but added a nice "anybody can do this" feel.