Easy to Make Two Running Waterfalls Terrarium

I've made several waterfall terrariums over the years, but none have been “easy to make.” I set out to make a more accessible version of this style of build using fewer materials and simple techniques. I still wouldn't consider this to be a beginner build, but I think it could be easily replicated with a little practice and finesse. I'm really pleased with how it turned out, though, and I hope you all enjoy the video/project.
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[@SerpaDesign]

As you know, I thoroughly enjoy making terrariums and waterfalls. I've made a few of these over the years, but I'd say that most were fairly complex. I dialed things back for this one in hopes of simplifying the process. I hope you all enjoy the video and have a great weekend!

[@end99933]

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[@kayetaylor5551]

So happy!!!! This is the kind of video I was looking for from you❤❤❤ mind reader?.....anyway I can't wait to show my great niece❤

[@laurenreed-dk7kq]

This video made my day

[@LawsonSoza]

Hey serpa it's me again lawson and I was gonna tell you a great idea. You could get a purple and blue crawfish in a darkwater setup that's overplantes and has blue and purple tetras swimming around. ❤ Love you videos your fan Lawson Soza

[@zebrobertson]

Hey Tanner I've been watching for at least 3+ years and just wanted to tell you I have really enjoyed your evolution over the years. Keep doing what makes you happy, and I'm pretty sure I'll just keep watching you do what makes you happy... Thanks, Tanner!

[@E.M.25]

I loved how much you were engaged in the video rather than doing your usual voice over, it made the video seem more positive and fun to wach. Over all it was a great video and i hope can you make more like it

[@Vibing_Colors]

I agree! It feels like it’s easy to learn and grasp the ideas

[@smurfstachio183]

So is nobody going to acknowledge how clean the cardboard tube flip was

[@gregorywilliam1052]

Not until he admits how many takes it took to get that shot 🙂

[@chaibee3788]

It was so deadpan too 😂

[@victor_istaken]

at least im not the only one

[@cathyfrankland9158]

I was wondering the exact same things - was that in one take Tanner?!!

[@tsc7965]

Clearly It was filmed in reverse...

[@ernestdruon3494]

I still can't believe how strong you're going. I feel like some creators kind of loose their original spirit when they switch to a bigger setup but not you. You're just making incredible stuff and it is still accessible for us. It's very nice to have you back after you moved. I would also like to show you the terrarium I did in a beer keg one day.

[@probiwan8926]

I'm 1.5 minutes in and ALREADY impressed with the camera usage. Good on you with the new-ish space and success you have found here.

[@Galvamel]

Your videos have become one of my favorite weekend rituals.

[@E.M.25]

Same😅

[@BananaPeelEuroTrash]

This was exactly what I was looking for! I've been marveling at your water features for years but living in a small appartment I don't have access to a lot of the bigger tools so I've been hesitant to try them myself. I do however have a vase of similar dimensions, a spare mini pump, a box of lava rocks and a hot glue gun. That's my Sunday sorted tomorrow! Thanks Tanner!

[@ArcaneGinger]

Good luck! ^-^

[@theladyisabelle]

❤...I do love when you demonstrate the ones that are easier! I have made 4 smaller terrariums now that are sealed using native plants and 2 even have Nana petite! I have not opened any of them! The water cycle continues and they are not overgrown!

[@lionessoftor4139]

I think this is great! Some of your builds are so incredible it seems inaccessible for beginners. This is a great step into the hobby. I love it. I would love some smaller video's dedicated to specific techniques. Like one on just cutting and working with glass, one on collecting and propagating moss and plants, working with silicone and how to clean up after, Things like that would be awesome to reference quickly without trying to remember which video we saw them in.

[@scrubjay93]

good suggestions!

[@ReginaRegenbogn]

He has made a video "How to propagate moss" and another "Collecting and identifying moss". Also in his earliest videos he had this series "How to Terrarium" with the basics. None with the glass or silicone, though. Tanner, you could do short videos on techniques and assemble them into a playlist, maybe?

[@enigmaticbutterfly]

Been working on a similar project for a while. It's quite the challange

[@miniscenesgb]

I tried those tiny round pumps too - they last about a week. You're right to warn people off those. Great tips on making the pump accessible - I've been pondering over how to do that for ages, thanks!

[@mhartim8749]

I use them a lot and they just need a very fine intake screen and you need to prime them with water to make sure there's no air in the propeller chamber, I've had a few that have lasted over 3 years as a result

[@miniscenesgb]

@@mhartim8749 yeh I used them in full on mini filter systems so zero debri reaching them, and no need to prime iff well under water. I've thrown 20 away, only 3 still working after a few months, so I only get the more powerful ones now

[@ericakusske3321]

I really prefer pet fountain pumps. They're a bit bigger than the usb ones, but they tolerate pet drool, fur, food crumbs, and are usually able to be pulled apart to clean, and have a foam filter that'll fit around them to help keep debris out.

[@arthurevans3506]

I love all of your designs! makes my day when there is a new one

[@ashtonjones5768]

A mini forest, magical.

[@robertthompsonii6657]

I can tell you loved this project! Great episode. Just finished a mini pond in the backyard. It’s about 400 gallons. Was a chore but so glade to have it!

[@RedSlayerMan]

This is amazing as always! Makes me want to get back into the hobby I’ve missed watching your videos! Thanks for another amazing upload! 😊

[@TheShieldery]

Nice to see your editing style speeding up (not that I didn't like the slower, previous one though ;) ) Cheers!

[@danmcelhaney5817]

Tanner,you are truly remarkable! Have been watching for awhile now and that's all I have to say...truly remarkable..❤

[@Chinco_NL]

Tanner, maybe do a collab with somebody that doesn't have your skills. A youtuber that wrenches on cars, fi. See if it's really that easy. Yogurt underestimate your own skill level, I think. Your super talented and your easy is hard for us normal able humans. No critics, on the contrary. I love your work!

[@luciacalderonarrieta40]

Oh I love this idea!! Like a “make with tanner” series?

[@MissusFroggy333]

Oh man, I love this idea! A series with Tanner and other creators sounds so cool! It would also be interesting to see Tanner build with other terrarium creators as well as non-terrarium creators who have never built anything like this. Awesome idea 👍

[@MeowtroidPrime]

I appreciate these simpler builds from time to time specifically because I feel like this is more accessible for people who want to try something like this themselves! I have a little mini water pump laying around and if i ever find a jar like this i may give this one a shot. I'd love to see a video or even a short just explaining how to maintenance something like this, like how often to top it off with more water or where to keep it so it gets enough natural light, or ehen things might need a trim. Really neat build though!

[@Aghul]

I love how you can properly use your backdrop now, it really makes everything looks so much nicer :)

[@davidjack7418]

Tanner, your videos have come such a long way! I can't imagine all the editing it takes for what you put out these days. It's also nice to see your personality shine through! You once said you wanted to strike a balance among releasing high quality videos, keeping your content true to your vision, and avoiding feeling pressured. I think you've struck that balance and I appreciate it, so thank you!

[@MsLeenite]

Thanks, Tanner. Love hearing you assess the challenges and opportunities of each project, and seeing how you handle them. The finished environment always shows your imagination, skills and care.

[@ChristopherLMunoz]

You kidding me. Just building a cabinet and was having issues on how to go about with the pump and here this video comes 😅 Cheers!

[@stampinturtles]

Awesome build as always! I really like the info about small pumps. Had no idea that smaller is noisier. I may upgrade my pump since it’s so noisy. This waterfall feature looks so peaceful. I’d sit there and enjoy it all day. ❤ Have a blessed day! Much love to you and your wife. 🙏🏻

[@wolfe1970]

Awsum build, i love petrified wood, could you do a build with some of that rock, would love to see your take on it, thanks

[@hayleyspurin8286]

Thank you for showing us how to make this masterpiece!!!!!!!!

[@curiouslyjo]

I love how accessible this build is ! Love watching your videos just to marvel at your builds but with this I actually feel like I might be able to make something like this ☺️

[@user-on5rb9kg5h]

just got a really cool terrarium jar and was taking a look at videos and WOW this popped up and now I have a plan! thank you and please keep up the builds.

[@hazonku]

Really enjoyed the simplicity of this build. We all love the crazy complex builds but something like this once in a while makes for great filler while you're juggling other projects.

[@tessastaubly8148]

This is my favorite part of every Saturday! I think just watching your work over time has built up my knowledge and skills.

[@rora6640]

this is amazing! I've bought stuff to make one myself and now you've made it even easier! I appreciate this so much (no need to buy a glass cutting drill- yay!) your videos are so good :) and we appreciate everything that you do!

[@koffeebeanz]

You seem really happy to have made this video, seeing how far you've come is so inspiring. Keep up the amazing work.

[@EchidnaKida]

Fantastic video as usual, thanks for all the explanation.

[@jorie42]

This is stunning and I really appreciate how accessible it is! Also, the editing for this video is so fun and full of personality. I think this is one of my favorite videos on the channel.

[@chelmsford6774]

I love putting Charcol in builds, glad you mentioned it. Loved this video thanks again.

[@doctor-aesthetic]

I've watched a bunch of your videos over the past few days, first as some relaxing background while I settled down for the night, and then with increasing levels of interest. I've never really thought about terrariums before. I didn't keep any bugs, fish, or reptiles growing up, so they were never really on my mind, and I wasn't even aware that terrariums like this were a thing until very very recently (and I'm in my mid-30s!) I have cats which can make keeping certain plants concerning, and I struggle with indoor plants, but the idea of a closed terrarium like I've seen in some of your videos intrigues me very much, and could potentially help with both of those problems. I might give one a go sometime soon. I even have a great, wide vase that some flowers were delivered in last month for Valentines to put it in. I just need to fabricate some kind of secure lid. :) I just wanted to say thank you for what you do, and that you've inspired someone who just a few days ago didn't know anything about this hobby. Your work is so beautiful, and I'm excited to give this a try!

[@bruce-le-smith]

that was really cool, thank you. seems like an achievable project with a little patience

[@rippedandsweet2523]

This man is my hero

[@capttom144]

I really enjoyed this video! It's a bit going back to the roots when you built small terrariums in jars and so. Your larger projects are very impressive and also fun to watch but it's easier for us to try building something similar if it's a small (and cheaper) project!! 👍

[@shawntrego7772]

You look great in a hat. I've been subscribed for a long time and I've seen you try several different video styles, but this one was next level. I can tell just how much thought and care went into this video. Great work!

[@ArtisticNightmares]

ouu so snappy this video just feels good cheers tanner!

[@diyfireking]

Such talent and skill. You did it well 👍👍

[@kaytewilliamson935]

wow! the editing in this vid is amazing! and the build is beautiful as always! fantastic video

[@scrubjay93]

Love this video as it makes it look very easy as a beginner project. 😊

[@notflanders4967]

Creative and inspiring yet simple enough for everyone to follow along with. Thank you!

[@nathanfahlman6048]

Thank you for making an informative knowledge based video without showcasing a terrible sense of humor!! Very well done, editing and camera work top notch.

[@mhartim8749]

I use those USB pumps in quite a few of my builds, most of the time it being noisy is due to an air bubble in there, you kind of have to prime them to make sure there's nothing but water in the propeller area. However it really varies from pump to pump since they are so inexpensive and the durability does too, still one of my go to pumps for nano tanks though

[@citrusbutter7718]

Another great way to make super strong glue and debris structures is mixing saw dust, sand, and white glue together. It's probably not great for water tank usage of course but i can see it in a dry spider enclosure or something like that. I discovered it by accident while making a wooden box sanding the rough edges, but i hated the seems in the box so i mixed the debris from the sanding which also had a bit of sand from the sandpaper in it and made a paste with regular Elmers glue and wedged it between the seams. I had excess and left it on the side as my box dried and was surprised to feel how concrete like it felt after drying, it was like playing with a chipped off edge of a piece of cinder block, i didn't know wood shavings, sand, and Elmers glue had that kind of power. Although Elmers glue was enough, i'm sure switching it out for a stronger glue would be better.

[@hollieirvin4032]

Looks awesome 🤩 a big cork with a groove cut for the cable and a small waterproof LED would be perfect to keep it it up on a shelf 🤔😁

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

This turned out gorgeous.

[@UtukushiDAE2007]

I really aplaud your skills. ❤

[@morneschaap2944]

Beautiful! Thanks for demonstrating a build that is easier for us who follow you. Looking forward to trying it out!

[@Gl00mGh0ul]

Very excited to see how this turns out

[@stevecurtis2907]

You can stretch Saran Wrap over a glass jar, stretch it tight so no wrinkles, then trim with a razor blade just below the lip. It’s virtually invisible.

[@Dc-zu1ii]

I don't understand why KZbin stopped suggesting your content to me. It's some of my favorites.

[@sarahwatts7152]

I love the tree moss!

[@tlo3olt]

Beautiful and simple! I only wish you added a larg plant on top of the waterfall spilling out of the jar, it would hide the cable and give a reason for no lid 🥰

[@ashketchum2574]

Loved this video format! A fun change to a classic video

[@markwebster5570]

Thanks for great video, these are always so relaxing. Your music choices are on point. Also the new-ish setup you have for filming is coming out really nicely. Keep up the great work.

[@yairakatz8688]

very engaging editing! great (and inspiring) video.

[@ESF19791111]

GREAT EXPLANATION SHOW :) THANK YOU FOR SHARING :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@FieldDay-cj3tv]

I like the effect of that smaller compact scale, I'm trying out a few bottle projects, a larger scale ant farm and a bigger set up I've started recently. Thank you for the Ideas and inspiration it's fun to try and create

[@royrussell8531]

Totally awesome and I love it.🤠🤠🤠

[@k3lit0]

I liked the demonstration of the actual techniques, a nice change up. Your usual videos are great too but usually focus more on aesthetics than the actual craft. Would love more like this now and then. :)

[@huntermclaren322]

Really excellent work, Tanner! This was a great art lesson disguised as a terrarium build.

[@LittleSpaceCase]

I love this fit you look like a techno dj

[@ghomerhust]

i think the tiny waterfalls are my favorites of yours, even though im a huge fish guy

[@bobeardington4044]

Love this

[@lush1989ify]

Great job 👍

[@caderade5586]

This is such a good video, I awuascape a lot but terrariums have always scared me a little, the idea of the false bottom is just weird to me lol. This makes me really wanna tack it so I can set one of these on a shelf in my bedroom! Thanks Tanner!!!

[@aprilwilliams364]

As always you have something for everyone. Thank you i love your videos❤

[@markfranklin8831]

Such a cool video. Beautiful

[@cerisekappes580]

Beautiful build and love the video 😊😊😊

[@WilliamAhman-ig9jn]

Beutiful, thank you

[@aisforapple25]

You are such a great orator and content creator. I’m sure your wife is very proud of you. Can you paint more backgrounds. You are a good painter too. You should work your painting skills into the tank builds. But I understand that might be too much considering you build everything by hand.

[@gloriaash7511]

I love this!!!

[@JoseHerrera-me8xc]

Wish I had the space to practice this

[@pflaumenkuchen5554]

Awesome!

[@alessandrob4542]

you should look into the wireless version of these pumps, they look the same and can connect through glass to a charging pad.

[@hoperules8874]

🎉Wow Tanner! You look great in that super-cool shirt!

[@pluhformybruh]

Yo I haven't watched your videos in a while, I like the new style and the extra explanations, I think it's what a lot of viewers want!

[@catklyst]

As an alternative to a pump, id suggest a an airpump and a lift tube. As the bubbles rise, they will bring a trickle of water with them. It wont move a lot of water, but it can provide a constant trickle.

[@trumancremers6337]

Beautiful as always

[@ExiledLeaf]

cool cool

[@outdoor75]

I found using aerated water on my waterfalls makes the water look much more flowing and contrast against the background rocks.

[@Somebodywhoexists]

It would be nice to wrap the pump wire with that green plant tape to help it blend in! Perfect timing with this video for me, I was just fiddling with the same pump with a glass jar and needed some inspiration!

[@ExiledLeaf]

so good

[@user-lf8zi2du1o]

If you ever decide to start selling some of your builds, I would definitely buy.

[@PHE-nomenon]

Ok! Come through merch!

[@IlseMulAuthor]

It's beautiful & inspirational! Thank you for sharing this with us! I missed one thing though: The springtails 😁 But maybe they are not really needed in this terrarium?

[@ZoeyG-lm6lo]

❤love the video great work

[@aarongagne8918]

You may be able to find better pumps if you get a peristaltic pump. It may be more complicated to integrate, but you can find 3d printed ones in a lot of sizes.

[@MusicalNotes23]

pretty cool! i love terrariums, keep up the good work!

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you! Nice work

[@chiamjohnson6997]

This has nothing to do with this video, which I really like, but I have a couple of questions. Have you ever worked with silkworms? And do you think it's possible for them to live out their short lifespans in a terrarium?

[@andybull9902]

Wall looks eminence tanner. Best advice i can give is get your logo on the background big and highlighted so it shows of your amazing feature wall

[@eugenereardon4557]

That’s really nice man you really do excellent work

[@nicksdroid63]

I'm goi.going to try this. I just need more knowledge on finding moss. I'm still having issues with differentiating between moss and weeds. I have so many choices out here in jersey. Some of my weeds actually bloom flowers. I would love to try them in a terrarium. I think a wooden ring around the skinny part of the jar would finish this off. I'll be waiting for that on your woodworking channel 😊

[@ArcaneGinger]

So simple, I feel like I could do it! However, pros make things look easy. 😅

[@EvanderEgloff]

I have a suggestion for a terrarium, you could make a breeding setup for meal worms that would serve as food for your frogs and big tony