I thought it would be a lot of fun to take the concept/essence of a desert oasis and shrink it down into a mini setup. I had a lot more fun with this project than I expected, and I love the result. What do you think, though? Let me know, and have a great Sunday SerpaSquad!

Oasis are one of some the coolest things in nature

I'm an absolute desert rat, and not enough people appreciate how incredible and full of life the desert is. What I'm saying is that I am obsessed with this build 😍

Wow, this is really amazing. This is near the top of the list of favorite builds that you've done. Let's be real, they're all my favorites but this one just speaks to me a little more.

This is just so sick man, I’m a young carpenter from QLD Australia and I dream of building environments like this one day for my reptiles on a much larger scale. Although my work is much rougher than yours, I think it’ll take a while to achieve your patience level! I just love to watch these videos

Bro making a project like this every week is insane, mad respect for your dedication🔥

The only thing I think that could have exemplified desert "more" is possibly a seasonal setup with triops and fairy shrimp, because this is AMAZING

YESS SHRIMPPPP I don’t know why but I’m such a SIMP for SHRIMP heheheh so thank you for this awesome as always work!!

Wow! The bright red colors of the shrimp really brought it all together, I can't wait to see it when there are more shrimps.

I wasn't sure at first at the tall versus wide choice of tanks for this, but your Mini Desert Oasis build worked out wonderfully, nicely balanced and geometrically striking. The layout of the choya wood and pagoda stones just perfect, and red shrimp shows a nice contrast.

I'd be interested to see a desert tank that simulates the Australian outback, where conditions are dry and almost lifeless for most of the year. However, during the wet summer, receive copious amounts of rain that could spring the rank to life for a short period each year.

You’re the reason I started making terrariums about a year ago. I discovered you about a year and a half ago, binged all of your video’s & now I catch myself buying different glass containers at thrift shops, anything uniquely shaped, picking up random sticks/ rocks and always scoping for places with a bunch of moss. I have so many random things with a different idea attached to them in my craft room. I have a tall fish tank I plan on going full serpa on one day when I feel like I’ve gained more skills and knowledge but for now my little glass jars & containers will do. Thank you for giving me a new hobby / art to explore 🩵

I really liked this build! I'm personally glad you didn't put fish in the tank. I think the minimal movement and the "smallness" of the design really work well together. Very beautiful!

Serpa sundays are the best 🙌🏽 thank you for taking such good care of the animals. It makes me feel so good that they are loved and thriving

My day is better now that there has been a serpa design post! Thank you Tanner!!!! I built my first tank for my new leopard gecko and really happy with how it turned out. Thank you for your educational and entertaining videos!

I love seeing how all the techniques you’ve perfected over the years come together into one piece. Skill really is just trial and error, and practice. We can all become good at the things we want to do if we put in the time and energy.

This is one of the more simple builds compared to some of the stuff you’ve done before, yet this may be my favorite one yet. The hard scape looks incredible and those cacti/succulents in the back make it a perfect match

I love the gravel transition between tank and base. Very sleek!

I would love to see you do as many biomes as possible! This is a great start to a desert biome tank! You already have the jungle biomes down. Love it so much though! Just needs triops!

I think this is one of my favorite aquarium/terrarium designs of all time! I love the contrast of dessert and water and it looks so cohesive and cool with the red sand. An absolute homerun of a build 🤩👍

Keep up the good work your inspiring me to follow what you do

Beautiful oasis!! I really love how active this waterfall is!

That was magical! They all look so seamless despite being divided to ensure all the different plants's health! Amazing!

I have encountered natural springs in the Sonoran Desert (which is part of the native range for a lot of cholla cactus species, where we get cholla wood from). The one I liked visiting the most was shaded with mesquite trees and was the only place where I saw green grasses and mosses during 119F heat waves. The springs were covered in algae and mosses. There actually weren't a whole lot of cactuses near the streams, like because their roots couldn't take the level of moisture. That being said, this was still a neat build!

Your creativity is limitless, I would have run out of ideas but you just continue to do more and more amazing work.

The contrast of water and desert is superb. Your concept and execution are truly masterful. I’m not overly impressed with shrimp, in general, but they really compliment this build.

What a fun design! I live in Southern Arizona, and it feels like you captured monsoon season and the dry summer season simultaneously!

Peaceful and attractive on its own, but the little red shrimps give the scene a livelier personality.

Oasis are one of some the coolest things in nature. Oasis are one of some the coolest things in nature.

I really like plants with arid vibes and this seems more achievable for someone like me, thanks for the inspiration!

your videos are as calming as they are informative. thank you.

I have a 16 gallon tank just like this one haven’t used it bought 2 when Petco had there tanks 50% off didn’t know what to do with it now you have given me an idea love this desert concept I can put it in the hallway next to my Bearded dragons room hopefully the 16 gallon will work for this at one point I stopped doing my dyi projects due to mental health illness & anxiety due to my chronic pains from my fibromyalgia sometimes it’s a battle thankfully I found your channel now you have inspired me to do what I si much love to do DYI projects working with power tools & getting my hands dirty 😅 when I’m at that I forget about everything + I have most of the materials collecting dust now I just need to get some cedar wood and plants thanks to you little by little I have been able to redo my 75 gallon tank + my other enclosure thanks for this idea you have shared with us your channel is so so inspiring. 🙏🏼

Thank you for pronouncing Cholla properly! I learned how when I lived in Arizona...and I have been correcting people ever since!

Thank you for giving me a hobby im interestwd in finally, i love animals and the idea of habitat building but i live with my mom who hates exotic animals so i cant, but this is something we are both happy with and your videos are helpling me escape my depression rn. Thank you so much

One of the most original builds I've seen you do, arid up top and wet below. This is stunning!

I did my K-12 in the middle east and when I was graduating middle school, my school principal sent my whole class on a desert safari. In the middle of miles and miles of scorching desert we were brought to such an oasis. There were fish and even frogs in the water. It was unbelievable.

After watching this channel for quite some time now I can confidently say that this man is allergic to bad builds.

Such a simple but perfect build. Gotta love it! Good stuff sir

I ADORE this build. There is something magical about oasises. I think it is due to there being so much life in and around the water in an otherwise much more lifeless place. It screams hope to me.

This build came out particularly awesome!

Have not had many vids pop up in my feed lately. As a transplant to Arizona, I really liked this build. Well done!

You really went encapsulated your vision perfectly. This might even be my new favorite 😍 so serene & beautiful 🦐 🐌 🌵 🪨 🪵 💧

I just love a good desert feel and look. This is a great one.

love the vids, keep of the great work!

Yup. Been watching you for years and this is my favourite build so far. STUNNING. Would LOVE to see a large, native Arizona desert build. Everything in it exactly as you would get in the wild.

LOVE this one & the Cherry Shrimps are gorgeous. Definitely a win.

Oasis are one of some the coolest things in nature. I love the gravel transition between tank and base. Very sleek!.

Incredible video. Nice work 👌 💯

Tanner im begging for a vampire crab setup!!!! Youd do it so much justice and they are so fun to watch. They're perfectly suited for your builds.

Ahhh... A new favorite for me! It's awesome!!! Well done, Sir.

Another great build. I enjoy watching your videos on the weekends. So relaxing.

Keep up the good work mate!

I love this! I imagine it's quite refreshing to go with a completely different design than you normally do.

Tanner, that's one of your best builds, I totally love it!

always love a tank with a tray. I feel the tray improves the look of the tank

In my opinion, one of the most relaxing thing you've made.

That is stunning! I want to make an aquarium based on a creek environment in the Sonoran desert…no cacti in those environments but they are really beautiful. The trees will labor intensive, but I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve learned so much watching your videos…you are a great teacher! Though at 72 and disabled by a bunch of autoimmune stuff I won’t be building my own aquarium…though I would love to do so!

I need to think of other things to say, as I keep saying, "Wow, that's fantastic!" when I see your new videos!!! 😂 Seriously, though, Tanner, your videos make my face ache from smiling; you, sir, are a genius!!!

As a shrimp lover I am so happy, that you gave them so much love with this amazing space ✨😍

It’s absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

You are truly a master of your craft. Thank you for sharing your concept, build process and appreciation for nature.

This dude is by far amazing!

I’ve loved all your builds but your professionalism and skill are reaching a new level. So cool to watch.

Each time you do something like this I think this is my favorite then you top it with the next one.

Watching your videos is so peaceful and calming!

Tanner just operates on a whole other level! Simply amazing!

This turned out phenomenal.

A year ago I went away to visit family and left my red cherry shrimp in the hands of my mother in law, after 1 week I came home to 50+ dead and all but 7 remaining. I quickly removed them and restarted the tank, I have over 200 now with more on the way from that same colony. I love these little guys so much, they are so resilient and fun to watch. Thank you for the inspiration! Gives me an excuse to get another tank going :)

The out come is beautiful! Great work👍

Amazing energy to you and to flow. Unlimited. Love it

Shrimp in the desert sounds cool.

I love the shrimp, planning on getting some soon for a large vase build.

He has done it again, another inspirational design.

Absolutely breathtaking 😍 The contrasts are fantastically tied together with that red desert sand . The cacti looked amazing and I can honestly say that I have never seen a build like this anywhere. That pagoda stone is stunning. Outstanding work Tanner 👏 👌 💚

Probably my favorite build of yours, the red shrimp look great in their new home!

One of my favorite design/builds yet!

This is really cool. I wonder if you would one day do Paladariums with multiple creatures, such as water based and land/tree based. :)

Every time I think I am getting ok at terrarium design...great work Tanner. You dunnit again ✌

Perfectly captured what I imagine when I here oasis. Absolutely beautiful. ❤

I really liked this one. Looks great. I always enjoy the aquatic builds. Also, it'd be cool to get a little longer montages of the completed project. These things are works of art - looking at & examining them is so cool & I would imagine relaxing for a lot of us. AWSOME channel man! Living art. Amazing! -Dustin

Just when I think you can possibly out do yourself.. you create an oasis! Incredible! You are amazing!❤👏💕

So beautiful, looks fantastic!

This is probably my favorite build! Amazing

And yet another fine build.

I always come back yo your videos, They have such a relaxing effect whilst learning how you make your Terrariums!

Looks beautiful. What I envision when I think of Oasis is this project right here. Great job Tanner.

I really appreciate that you added subtitles❤

one of your best builds yet!

Wow tanner u never cease to amaze me !!! Love that , u inspire me so much!!!

Wow, it’s so beautiful and unique.

Tanner, you always outdo yourself with each of these builds. Well done sir.

This is one of my favorite builds.

Longer videos please!! Need more serpa!

After a year since my tank crashed, i think you just got me back into setting one up again. This is just so well done. Makes me miss the lit up box of life in my living room.

Tanner you're such a talented guy, love it mate 👍🏻

The funnel n tube works well to add cap sand to an existing tank as well. I’m in Arizona. Seasonal creeks here could very well have cacti nearby. Fairy shrimp and tiny horseshoe crabs pop up in them.

Spectacular build as usual! And so inspiring!!!

Your artistry never ceases to amaze me.

This has to be the most creative shrimp tank i have ever seen. Very cool!

You truly are a Master if your craft!