Temperate Forest Creek Runoff Vivarium (DIY)
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Күн бұрынIn this one, I recreate a scene that I've seen countless times in the woods around where I live. For the sake of this video, I'll call it a runoff environment. It's often seen on hillsides or near creeks that overflow from time to time. I've always thought they were neat and I think it's time to bring that inspiration inside.
Let me know what you think would look awesome living in this setup. I picture some kind of invertebrate, but I don't know what specifically. Maybe a centipede perhaps?
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@joshuacollins4760 3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking salamanders would be a good choice.
@gardeninginthedesert 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking. 👍🏼
@richardmyhan3369 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking.
@jordanyeckering4002 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!!
@emilymarie9796 3 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@emmitstewart1921 3 жыл бұрын
salamanders or small frogs. Maybe poison arrow or tree frogs. Make sure the lid is tight. Salamanders are escape artists.
@renato2354 3 жыл бұрын
-Oh Tanner from the roof, tell me your wisdom. -Expanding foam can fix many things, but it can never fix a broken heart.
@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын
LOL sounds about right. You need epoxy for that one.
@timmorel79 3 жыл бұрын
@@SerpaDesign the same Just slow curing time, epoxy 🫂
@leoamaya1818 3 жыл бұрын
I mean you could try it 🤷🏻♂️🇺🇸
@mod.ts76 3 жыл бұрын
pain.
@grindeyyyyy 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know it fixed mine
@jmarshal 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you’re never afraid to pull something apart and say it wasn’t working. So many people would just keep going and pretend that they love the end result just to save face. I like the authenticity.
@Misskittyclimber 2 ай бұрын
I like it when creators leave mistakes and correcting those mistakes in too. I learn more from the mistakes than I do anything else so it’s nice to see someone make them before I do
@Cottoncandycorner 3 жыл бұрын
I find it relaxing to watch the process of making the vivarium
@Bobranch_123 3 жыл бұрын
same!
@charlesheinle9908 3 жыл бұрын
It clearly needs a couple newts and some rolly polly's.
@AlphaTier494 3 жыл бұрын
Don't they need more open water? As I remember they were living in the small ponds in the forest nearby. And they spawn in the water like frogs aren't they?
@charlesheinle9908 3 жыл бұрын
The ones around here I've seen live under rotten logs and leaf litter. That vivarium looks very like the ravine I grew up playing in.
@ryanlange7327 3 жыл бұрын
I think eastern newt red efts would do great in a setup like this, and adults ~can~ technically be kept terrestrially, though they won't breed for ya that way. Not sure if they'd be legal in PA anyway, and it's very tough to find captive-bred ones. European marbled newts, while they'd also need a good water area for breeding, could be perfectly happy for most of the year in a mostly-terrestrial setup like this, and they're pretty easy to find captive-bred.
@antsareawesome9284 3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanlange7327 firsthand experience is important...where do you live
@wtc5198 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaTier494 all amphibians (with few rare exceptions) spawn in water but that doesn't make them unsuitable for this tank. Newts certainly couldn't live here because they live in water for most of the year but salamanders could be a choice
@weekend1warriors871 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since that one break he took, his videos and confidence have went to a new level. Now, whenever I get the notification a new video gets posted I’m always ready and anxious for Tanners head to pop out somewhere...
@joshg5352 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Tanner and his channel grow these past years has been amazing! Hes cultivated an amazing community here too!
@slugmaprincess 3 жыл бұрын
I love this set up! Those occasional little streams that pop up after a rain have always been one of my favorite fleeting things. Beautiful work.
@attila.czernyinyak Жыл бұрын
hi Tanner, I am a landscape architect in Hungary and I just want to say, your work, your design, your art is absolutely amazing! Never stop it! I have never seen same quality before. Thank you for your art.
@greenaquatics9503 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner Serpa - covid lock down survival necessity 😁
@cadenglick7783 3 жыл бұрын
"I'm pretty pleased with how this turned out." PRETTY pleased? Seeing the final outcome of this was just mind boggling-ly beautiful. This is my favorite yet!
@viktoriar1762 2 жыл бұрын
This is so creative and I appreciate that you included the re-build. This is so important to the process, having the ability and brevity to stop and try something different. Thank you for sharing these videos!
@ethanhermsey 3 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful. It looks like you took a cube out of the forest and put it in a glass tank. My favorite terrarium you made, so far.
@dmirales 3 жыл бұрын
As a fellow western Pennsylvanian, you nailed this one. I think the only thing missing would be juvenile Eastern Spotted Newts or another type of salamander living under a log.
@hoperules8874 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I always caught my salamanders and newts in the woods by the waterfall. Dendrolycopodium obscurum may be a bit hard to reign in, but would really go well if mimicking local flora. 🙏🏼😁(it's my fav!) Edit: Oh, and salamanders!
@indieh9 3 жыл бұрын
I thought salamanders too!!
@aryaanhassan3059 3 жыл бұрын
I was ready for you popping out but did not expect it in the mirror at all.
@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын
So in that case you weren't 😉
@julen2380 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this one! It feels straight out of fairy-tale forest...absolutely magical and stunningly beautiful. Easily one of my favourite scapes of yours!
@ryanlange7327 3 жыл бұрын
This absolutely bangs. The plant selection isn't what I would've gone for, but I'm a weirdo about trying to re-create exact biotopes. I think you perfectly captured the leveling and scale of those little temporary runoff streams. Some of my favorite little micro-environments!
@TannerSerpa 3 жыл бұрын
I'll never see ceiling tiles the same way ever again... 😂
@abigaillee5499 3 жыл бұрын
lol
@REscapes 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like some kind of frogs would really appreciate this, perhaps darts if the water isn't too deep, maybe the larger variety like dendrobates tinctorius, I keep them myself, such amazing animals ❤️
@tobiask5131 3 жыл бұрын
+1
@coraljones537 2 жыл бұрын
+1
@KailashCiaran 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite build ever! It’s so peaceful and literally looks like you took a piece of the forest home with you!
@hoosfire4270 3 жыл бұрын
I love your vivariums, how you make them look like you just took a chunk of the earth and it somehow ends up looking so nice is beyond me
@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын
EDIT: I posted an extended view of this tank on the second channel. Check it out! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM2Za7Fqvd-xhpc.html I've been thinking about making something like this for a while now. What do you think? Also, what can you picture living in here? I personally think some invertebrate would be best, but I'm open to your suggestions. Let me know!
@Goober2006 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is cool
@northeastslingshot1664 3 жыл бұрын
How can I send you my lighting? I'd be honored to send you what you need. Thank you! Brad
@mahinpatel7018 3 жыл бұрын
salamanders
@sparshshetty5001 3 жыл бұрын
You should try a mushroom or fungus themed terrerium
@benwillis3786 3 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of vivariums made for an ecosystem that kind kf exists already, similar to antscanada origional fireant setup
@iSmallPP 3 жыл бұрын
Newts or frogs are what I can see in this build. This build really did bring me back to the spring/summer going on hikes every weekend
@ConcernedAboutCrows 3 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video. It's probably my favorite thing Tanner has made. I live in the NE US and this is a common sight around here. I've always been captivated by temperate forest biomes and especially by the ferns. I look forward to building something like this when I have more space.
@anthonyniemiec9409 2 жыл бұрын
This is by far my favorite build you’ve ever done. 11/10 Amazing
@kaylee68832 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like some type of newt or salamander would look really cool.
@anesthetized7053 3 жыл бұрын
wow that went from "i hope this looks good" to incredibly beautiful very quickly. So much of the realistic feel comes from moss its crazy how much texture it gives.
@ros7754 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifull!! I always love it when trees become part of the environment and plants and moss starts to grow on it.
@MarinaLeeAnne 3 жыл бұрын
This looks like you took a snapshot of nature and stuck it in a tank. So beautiful! My new favorite!
@naddakeeps9964 3 жыл бұрын
It really does look like a single fallen tree. You created that affect beautifully.
@guacamole2993 3 жыл бұрын
Edit: after watching the video in it’s entirety, I revoke my statement about the toads and salamanders. Too many for the size. Newts are the best option, the best of both worlds (terrestrial and aquatic). Fire-belly newts are so much fun to watch.
@frogpalpeeper4249 3 жыл бұрын
You succeeded in creating just the kind of landscape you were aiming for. Kudos Tanner, yet again.
@nicolecurren4764 3 жыл бұрын
Your Vivariums are always amazing, but this is my favourite so far. I could sit and look at it all day.
@greenaquatics9503 3 жыл бұрын
Yay so early!!! Love from Australiaaa its midnight here but i wait up for your video 😄😄😄
@Jake-lu4gd 3 жыл бұрын
Its 1am but it's worth
@hoperules8874 3 жыл бұрын
overslept here, but yeah--usually for Tanner--his stuff is worth it.
@invisiblemeg5117 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this build! It's very imaginative and straight to the point, well done and thank you!
@jordanrussell727 3 жыл бұрын
As a longtime viewer from Maine, I've gotta say I completely love this vivarium. It definitely makes me think of walking through the woods in late spring
@amberredfield 3 жыл бұрын
I really like it! As a fellow PA resident and avid hiker, I see this a lot on my treks. Great job, Tanner!
@herpdiversity9152 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is even more inspirational than usual.
@sarahcb3142 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is about this one, maybe because I love the woods and flowing water, but this has to be one of my favorites Tanner! (Also, wouldn't newts be adorable?)
@chaoticature 3 жыл бұрын
Nature does wonders for the soul.
@gardengatesopen 2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering what newts eat...
@HERLEGASEA 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like you deserve so many more views. Your videos are relaxing and the amount you go into depth is extremely helpful 👍🏻
@rechelieu 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous....wow.... I see little creeks like that all the time and this one looks so real..... Your talent is unmatched...
@flowercat9883 3 жыл бұрын
Very amazing and pretty. These videos are always so good and relaxting.
@MrsFitzus 3 жыл бұрын
Dart frogs are something I've always wanted I think they would look amazing in here
@sldg9622 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are the only things that make me smile anymore, thanks
@Greysea16 3 жыл бұрын
I,i don't even have words for how COOL this is!!
@AndrejAquarium 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you say Süsswassertang. it is a german word and actually it is written Süßwassertang. Greetings from germany😉. Love your Channel. Andrej
@little.leafling3909 3 жыл бұрын
I love that when he says it „Süßwassertang“ actually sounds so excotic😂❤️
@les471 3 жыл бұрын
Hört sich an, als ob er versucht ein asiatisches Wort zu sagen
@AndrejAquarium 3 жыл бұрын
Stimmt 😉
@laslunas2561 2 жыл бұрын
" Sueswoussertongue " 😂
@dizzyguy7423 3 жыл бұрын
serpa you make the coolest scapes, keep it up!
@silverknight95 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the most gorgeous build I've seen anyone make.
@sebastian8922 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen anyone say how nice the logo is. Props to whoever designed it.
@ImHavingaCoronary 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of my favorites ever!
@ninjaboy0203 3 жыл бұрын
I think you captured the impermanence of the scene you described very well in this piece, there is so much motion to the landscape, the eyes naturally trace left to right, following the plants and terrain so I agree that something fast moving like an active invertebrate would complete it best. Artistically I think a millipede colony or something similar would be the best looking, but I'm ignorant to the care of those animals so I'm not sure if this is a suitable home for them or not. Beautiful piece as always regardless, thank you for sharing.
@vahjra 2 жыл бұрын
I only recently found this channel, but I'm blazing through all the videos. This is my favorite build so far and the one i definitely want to mimic. Just amazing.
@Sabz669 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work as per usual, can't believe some people dislike your videos, those people must live very sad lives.
@smashdtrash3432 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe some small frogs? I’m not too familiar with them so I wouldn’t really know
@ohrats731 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh I have begonia rex “rumba” in my terrarium. I just noticed this morning that it’s flowering for the first time! My potted begonia rex “escargot” started flowering a couple weeks ago too. So pretty ☺️
@Jessnyan 3 жыл бұрын
I love begonias ❤️ what color are the flowers?
@ummguy5548 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a lot of landscapes like this in Oregon growing up, absolutely beautiful.
@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын
with or without livestock in there, this one is stunning. its got a beautifully lazy flow of water, and the cork really does end up looking like decomposing roots. well done
@MrLisztomaniac 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner going for leaf litter more these days, beautiful set up!
@CyborgNinja7 3 жыл бұрын
0:56 That was so clever I gave it a thumbs up!
@jakegrinnell4731 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're an inspiration. Your habitats are a slice of nature.
@irksome07 3 жыл бұрын
You make each process look so simple!!
@clydesdale1775 3 жыл бұрын
This has got to be the most naturalistic viv you've done so far! I LOVE it!! Also, Vampire crabs would love that set up (granted they would need a larger water area where they could submerge completely to molt and breed)!
@tomermeir1381 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great man keep it up!
@sheilacasper2030 3 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed by your ability. This looks great.
@critterchamber 3 жыл бұрын
Tanner's video styles are changing to more and more humorous and I LIKE IT
@sparshshetty5001 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, never been this early Love from dubai( but I'm indian)
@aryaanhassan3059 3 жыл бұрын
Poison dart frogs or fire bellied newts are all you need .
@turquoisejungle3504 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say poison dart frogs tbh I think he’s trying to mimic something closer to him so newts are the closest and dart frogs would look better in the 180 gallon jungle Vivarium
@turquoisejungle3504 3 жыл бұрын
I own poison dart frogs myself and I wouldn’t say they are a gray choice for this
@Starhunter1975 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Great job.
@Thegreatstonedragon 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is always the planting 🌱 it's so relaxing and Tanner is so good at scaping tanks 😃
@gooseynaenae7645 3 жыл бұрын
You should put a red eft stage eastern newt in there! There beautiful and that would be perfect
@TwoTreesStudio 3 жыл бұрын
Frogs or toads are the obvious first choice, but spotted salamanders live in places like this and would contrast very well with the plants+logs. They should even be able to breed as long as there's a puddle somewhere.
@bongwater1885 3 жыл бұрын
spotted salamanders are incredibly hard to breed in captivity and I'm pretty sure serpa is against wc animals anyway
@minie2266 3 жыл бұрын
Waw, really one of the most beautiful I’ve seen! Really love it!
@elisabeteart 3 жыл бұрын
So incredibly realistic and peaceful! Would love to have one like this. Congrats on another amazing work of art.
@TheLiam14141 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me a lot of forest floors from my childhood in upstate ny. The only stocking i can imagine for this setup is salamanders i suppose. I'm more of an aquarium man though, so I don't know my stuff too well
@aquascapingluxemburg1259 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say "Süßwassertang" isn't Latin but German
@emilymarie9796 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just happy less people are calling it "sub - wassertang" 🤣
@meisterfluffbutt9597 3 жыл бұрын
It literally means "sweet-water-tang" and is somewhat pronounced as "sy (as in syllable) ss (like the sharp s in sweet) - wa (pronounced with an a as in all) ss (again, sharp s) er - tang (a again)" I dunno if this helps in anyway. very difficult over writing
@capuchinosofia4771 3 жыл бұрын
@@meisterfluffbutt9597something like Saisasertang? I think your explanation helped!
@Rhozyn 3 жыл бұрын
@@capuchinosofia4771 the closest way to understand how to pronounce Süßwasser is to think of how we pronounce Seuss, as in Dr Seuss. So, like Soup, but with a long s on the end instead of the p, Soos. Wasser itself is easier, Prounounce W like a V, and then the ER is not a had sound, but more like ah, so it's Soos-vassahr... once you got that much done, you just stick the tang on the end. Süßwasser means freshwater, in it's most basic explanation. Sweetwater is a very uncommon word in English for Freshwater. At least, this is how I was taught by my german Grandmother and many german classes over the years.
@capuchinosofia4771 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rhozyn amazing explication, thank you! :D
@Layby2k 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful creation, thanks for the video Tanner.
@christopherhowison5873 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what you did for a living before all this but you have truly found your calling!!!! Evenly time I see one of your videos it really makes me miss my 150 planted tetra tank. Like REALLY miss....🤔
@beth2996 3 жыл бұрын
I"m sure a small group of redbacked salamanders would find this setup delightful.
@birdhousemusic7858 3 жыл бұрын
Salamander! Blue ringed dudes LOVE dark and wet streams near my house.
@madusalove1560 3 жыл бұрын
You're a genius, this something you see at a national park. This so freaking beautiful and serene. I agree with getting the fire bellied newts🦎.
@azurehue2248 2 жыл бұрын
You make me want to do this incredibly badly. I'm on the look out for terrariums now of any size and shape. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
@jason.patenaude 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always man. Salamanders. Definitely.
@georgegriffiths1437 3 жыл бұрын
when you’re so early there’s more likes than views
@celestialspirit9064 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of those channels that deserves my like even before I start watching the video.
@bum_deal 2 жыл бұрын
its amazing how talented you are. these kinds of videos is so relaxing and captivating at the same time. thank you for the great content!
@anita750 3 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing and so tranquil! Like you just picked up a piece from a forest and put it in the tank. Lovely!
@rikhihundle8815 3 жыл бұрын
Would you consider using mushrooms in any of your builds? I'm not too versed in how they work in tanks/maintenance, so if not use them why?
@hoperules8874 3 жыл бұрын
Yessss! That would be so cool!
@vituperation 3 жыл бұрын
From my very brief experience growing mushrooms, once you see the actual fruiting bodies above the soil, they've basically colonized as much of the substrate as they can. After a few waves of them fruit and drop spores, they vanish for good. I have no idea how they'd fair in a vivarium, but the few I've had accidentally grow in also disappear after a while. It would be cool if they were a more permanent presence. Maybe there's a trick to it.
@danielmarino1294 3 жыл бұрын
A really good way to do this is to have a piece of cork round or some sort of little flower pot embedded in the scape. Then you add already colonized with mycelium substrate to that. After the mushrooms are done fruiting (or harvested if youre growing something edible) you remove that plug of mycelium from the flower pot and add another, rinse lather repeat.
@leoamaya1818 3 жыл бұрын
Me - “ A Sicilian slice of earth please 🌎 Tanner - “ We have fresh Forrest river bed straight out the heart “ Me - “ Perfect 👌 “
@tk2070 2 жыл бұрын
Tanner you're so interesting man. I never thought id be into this. Hardcore watcher of you now for around 1-2 years probly 1. Such an inspiration
@KamiInValhalla 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup. One of the best so far
@bestiabullz.spainXL 3 жыл бұрын
Marbled newts (triturus marmeratus) a small group of 5 would be perfect in there they don't require and lighting like hear or uv just a simple day and night cycle
@wtc5198 3 жыл бұрын
It's marmoratus, also triturus newts have an aquatic phase every summer and this isn't enough water
@renegaderebel2223 3 жыл бұрын
@@wtc5198 I know a breeder in Ohio
@wtc5198 3 жыл бұрын
@@renegaderebel2223 ok you know a breeder in ohio.
@renegaderebel2223 3 жыл бұрын
@@wtc5198 am also thinkin bout breeding them.
@wtc5198 3 жыл бұрын
@@renegaderebel2223 great! I've caught a t. dobrogicus male and if i find a female I'll start breeding them and releasing the efts to strengthen the population
@Arguvandal 3 жыл бұрын
Vampire crabs would be cool or some small posion darts like epipedobates anthonyi
@frankpierco8826 3 жыл бұрын
Since he wanted to go for invertebrates, vampire crabs would thrive in this setup. Certainly what I would put in there. But knowing Tanner, I guess we'll be in for a surprise.
@timmorel79 3 жыл бұрын
I'll putting a plug ,Josh's 🐸Frogs 🐸
@Summermon 3 жыл бұрын
This one is GORGEOUS. it reminds me of some hiking trails near where I live! We once saw this pretty waterfall flowing over a fallen tree, and it had a bird skeleton in it! Maybe a bit macabre, but it was a beautiful sight. Nature is sometimes kinda gnarly.
@floaterfans 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Nature show "Queen of Trees." A powerful image of a catfish skeleton with a fig tree sprouting from its ribcage. Life is death. Death is life.
@lindanscott1012 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I recently inoculated a small log with a species of bioluminescence mushroom. I decided that I wanted to make decoration out of it. Sense I would like to keep it in a humid environment I did research and found terrariums and then your youtube channel. I'm so excited to spend and absurd amount of money to showcase a free log. Thank you
@3dseas364 3 жыл бұрын
Salamanders, newts, and frogs would be cool.
@jackmast5435 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe salamanders or frogs? What ever it will be, it will love it's new home
@pdv3526 3 жыл бұрын
Your creativity is amazing. Ty for sharing and love your channel
@k1ng_diablo2 3 жыл бұрын
Amazes me everytime you do a build, I hope I'll be able to make things look half as nice in the future
@user-bf6gz8ej4o 3 жыл бұрын
isn't this a little to wet for invertebrats?
@niallslivingart3592 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! An American Green Tree Frog would look great. They are native to temperate forests so it would look natural inside there. Or maybe an american toad.
@wtc5198 3 жыл бұрын
They like to climb and this is too horizontally oriented
@kha6629 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favorit setup so far even though theres nothing but plants and springtails in it yet. Looks very nice!
@nothinginterestinghere7612 3 жыл бұрын
I love this setup! reminds me of the forest streams that pop up after rain in my local subtemperate forest. I reckon some invertebrates would look great in here, especially isopods