How to Build the Ultimate Paludarium

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This video is the first of a series where I plan on building up the levels of an ecosystem in this paludarium/vivarium.
How I Built the Filter Chamber/Air Duct System: VIDEO CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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#ecosystem #paludarium #vivarium

[@snorkman8169]

You know it's a good day when Dr plants uploads.

[@LeHyperTech]

Yes.

[@diamondwarrior420]

yep

[@NeatCreeper]

Very true!

[@RaymenNumerals]

I had the worst day 💀

[@brotherteachme3974]

Dang straight

[@fatalcrabnow29]

I can’t wait for the animals to be added in. I always find that to be my favorite part of paludariums.

[@b0bdavidson]

same

[@olliefonseca7840]

Same

[@sss-kd7vw]

Awesome video!

[@Thefox-rw4kd]

Same

[@Sammy-MusicOfficial]

Red eyed tree frogs??

[@ericakilbourn9716]

THE BEST build video I've seen, ever. Short, concise instructions, no rambling about your day, great equipment and setup for success. The air duct idea is genius. I have PC fans as well, but I've never used a duct like that!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!

[@JohnTrasher]

What is the air duct for actually? Cant you just place fans on top of the mesh?

[@Afeller]

I saw your first video and was inspired to make a vivarium. It’s been running for a month and I have three poison dart frogs coming to inhabit it. I’ve seen on Reddit and other forums, dozens of people who have been inspired by your videos and want to make paludariums (with the shrimp and the crabs and everything). It’s become a kind of a meme; it’s known as “the video” (that got everyone into vivariums). Keep going! You’re super talented and I can’t wait to see what you make.

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! I’d actually love to see the forum. Can I have a link?

[@Afeller]

You should do an AMA on r/paludarium, r/vivarium, and r/terrariums (and any other thread related!).

[@Afeller]

@@TheDrPlants my links aren’t going through. Just browse r/paludarium for a bit, I guarantee you’ll find someone asking how to cohab geckos and crabs in a paludarium.

[@TheDrPlants]

@@Afeller Wow that’s amazing! I wish I could’ve found this sooner. This makes me interested in starting my own page. Do you know how I could go about doing that?

[@Afeller]

I assume you’re referring to an account? In which case you just click the sign up/register button.

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I love the way he does rain, so simple but it adds such realism.

[@S1gilByte]

To all the people complaining about established titles consider the fact that this video was made a month ago and the sponsorship was most likely set even earlier. They had not been publicly exposed as of the release nor the 2 months put into making the paludarium itself. Take a few moments to look at upload times before freaking out over things.

[@vidhoard]

So cool! If you are following along with this tutorial, make sure you research the plants you are planting, because some plants are poisonous to certain critters! :)

[@MysteryMusic512]

The tank looks stellar! Great work Mr. Plants! I’m impressed with how you… grew… your content

[@TheDrPlants]

Haha thank you!

[@Dr_Doughnut]

@@TheDrPlants hey, uh from your bedroom inclosure terrarium eh where did u get your mourning geckos!?! Im freaking out where did u get it, im in australia i need some way to get some

[@Sammy-MusicOfficial]

@Dr plants I have a great animal for you too add the red eyed tree frog. They are really cool little guys I think you would enjoy them

[@froggyspots9630]

@@Sammy-MusicOfficial it might not work it’s like adding an invasive species

[@WalkinginElectronics]

@@TheDrPlantsestablished titles is a scam ! No joke

[@Theorex]

Production quality of both video and tank is through the roof! I just finished building a paludarium with your method last month with a Crocodile Skink, Fiddler Crabs, and rainbow shrimp, your videos have been a massive help!

[@Curtis_Fu]

Your efforts in your videos are so clearly seen that you put so much hard work into editing and also gathering many materials to make a very pleasant ecosystem in a tank.

[@jamesdodson5554]

man I just want to say thank you for explaning your pump/tube setup. I see it all the time, and it makes sense when I think about it, but it also doesent ya know? And when considering filter layouts for my own setup I'm always over thinking it, and you confirmed many of my suspicions about why for example you use the long tube. thanks!

[@SCP-173peanut]

This guy is the definition of quality over quantity

[@mkks4559]

It's almost 3 A.M. but this will never stop me from watching a Dr. Plants video.

[@katestow8767]

Thank you for the amount of care put into these tutorials! The end product is stunning

[@butter2278]

Looking forward to finding out what animals you populate the tank with 👌🏼 great video as always!

[@18AH790]

He already made that video.

[@mantor2363]

@@18AH790??? no he still didnt put the animals in this tanks

[@theyakamoz1]

I can't wait for the next video with the animals! Also, I'd love to see you continue updating / giving updates on your other tank. I'm so excited for this tank, and I love the whole ecosystem idea.

[@billciph_r]

mr plant man, know how much people love you dude? you r literally amazing, i always plan my future and ever since youve gotten me into these things ive always wanted my house to be full of paludariums, terariums, etc, i currently own a bjnch of succulents and i really wanna make a little succulent terarium! its going to be the first one, and surely not the last one. mr plant, you are literally the best and you dont know how many people you make happy, have a good day, dude, sorry for this long comment btw i just had to say it lol

[@ronniewilliz153]

My dad had a 300 gal long tank an we did this for his dart frogs. Growing up we always had reptiles ect. At one time had had I think 20 dart frogs. It was really cool set up you did a very nice job on this tank.

[@FilthyDirty369]

Id really love to hear about the care that goes into maintaining a tank like this, cleaning and maintenance.

[@oofythegoofy1823]

Thanks for inspiring me to make paludariums for ants, lizards, termites, fish and more. Your work is awesome!

[@remmylebeau116]

A year ago i seen your video - now im building my own set up - tyvm, for the inspiration, motivation, an desire to make a small natural looking environment for my pets! Keep these awesome videos coming!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! I’m happy to help!

[@tracybowling1156]

It is so calming to watch a piece of paradise materialize right before your eyes! I also find it fascinating how different people have little hints and tricks to make their vivariums work and live so well. I am excited to meet everyone who will call this special place home.

[@corncob2701]

Genius idea to add an air duct system. And I love the idea of a 3D printed lid and extra long tubing to service the pump. Great paludarium! Bravo

[@420Chief]

I can honestly say from my heart that, this has really inspired me. The amount of work and detail to capture and document this applaudable. Great work and thank you for the inspiration! ☺️

[@emmaash1811]

LordDrplants can we have a highly detailed video on plants. How they grow where they should be planted and how they look when fully grown. I was waiting since your first ever video but it never happened. Me lord

[@tedlasso686]

I'm watching this while building a paludarium. The timing! Love it.

[@beatbox2250]

I am so happy I found this guy. Each videos are informative and very relaxing to watch!!

[@Enderman0415]

i love your videos so much, shows every part of the hobby, and you are so experienced that you make it simple enough for anyone to understand

[@svbakakris323]

Love your builds. So inspiring , clean work , can’t wait to see what animals will live there.

[@arthurmccool5387]

Thanks! I am super excited for more videos in the future. When I get a house I want to make an eco system of my own.

[@TheDrPlants]

More to come! Thank you!!

[@garuhsanchez9349]

❤❤

[@SuperSlurp-Da-Goat]

Me too

[@asgurung4518]

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[@asgurung4518]

⁠ O

[@SpiritGRF]

amazing new video! I used your last one as a guide line to build my first paladarium, but in a year or so Ill need to make another one around this size. Love the addition of the filter chamber and the air duct system. I've seen others do similar stuff, but it felt kinda daunting for my first time, but next time with this video Ill be ready.

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! And that’s super awesome!

[@warya3246]

Beautifully done! A beautiful ecosystem made with scientific care , hygiene and passion

[@joaquin0]

This looks like a real piece of art! Can't wait for watch it grow.

[@dimap4211]

Amazing video! My son and I looked at your paludarium with crab, and now we have already glued a 300-liter container ourselves. Collected most of the equipment. Planting soon. Can you add a list of plants? Or a little extra video showing the plants? Thank you! Good luck!

[@jamesmcgraw176]

I think this is awesome, and I love paludariums also how much would this all cost if I made one myself?

[@dimap4211]

@@jamesmcgraw176 Of course, it will come out cheaper, but you need to study many nuances on your own, watch videos, ask on the forums. For example, a homemade lamp for 20,000 lumens, 98 cri with dimming cost me about $ 150. I like this process, you learn a lot of new things. And I also like gradual assembly, because. I can't afford to buy everything at once.

[@PNWAFOL]

Super inspiring.. I've built tanks similar before but nothing this nice, this makes me want to try again

[@cybergridlock]

This will be an awesome project for my kids and I. Thanks for the video. Awesome cinematography.

[@marsupialsofmars3886]

I love this, it's like the artistry of diorama mixed with the practically of animal care and material properties! Also a bit of interior design I guess!

[@Joinedo]

This looks insane! I love how you made the areas of the river and ground equal. I might try again to let my parents let me build a paludarium like this.

[@adamwallis2804]

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO! i have been trying to find a good quick step by step guide to make a paludarium thank you!!!

[@scelozulu-iu3ez]

I like how Mr. Plant treats small animals and how he makes ecosystems

[@kavinp.2534]

Wow, this looks absolutely gorgeous! Awesome job!

[@Dwarfgourami]

Im gonna be honest, i like your videos better than Sepra design's. You only say the necessary info, and your projects are beautiful. One thing i would like tho, is if you briefly showed the plants and told us the species/or when they are on camera the species name displays on screen. Keep up the good work :D

[@laddius1]

These are so amazing, never knew about paludariums before but now I'm trying to learn more about them so I can some day make my own. Keep up the great work.

[@thesupercoolegg]

i know that im incredibly late to this video but i recently started watching ur vids and i love them so much!!! 😄

[@_mikolaj_]

I personally think foam carving is always very important step. I was lazy about it when doing my first terrarium, and then i had plenty of trouble with silicone wearing off quickly in some spots during first months

[@jaimechapa5384]

You make me want to build one so badly! Glad to see another video!!

[@michelecalhoun702]

You gotta make another video on this one!! I'm so excited 🤩🤩

[@Donutman973]

This is very cool and the description of all the materials is very helpful. Thank you!

[@frogtoast5138]

That is amazing! The time, patience and skill you have is amazing

[@Paul-kp8pu]

Because of you i am now in vampire crabs more than ever, i am searching everything i need to know about them. Your video with them was so cool.

[@casperjuhl7130]

Cant wait for another update 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 building myself atm. Inspired big time by you 🙏😅

[@user-uz3uq7mw8e]

I enjoy your content alot @Dr. Plants its all because of your content i also have 1 ecosystym for now ur content is the best ❤❤❤

[@matman7691]

I really enjoy watching these build videos, can't wait to see who gets to live in this set up. After this one I HAVE to create my own, looks absolutely wonderful Dr.

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!

[@historyben7122]

Really looking forward to seeing what creatures you put in there!

[@dachiken6037]

I love this channel it just really expresses your hobby and interest and really shows your curiosity

[@tedlasso686]

Hype for the follow-up. My friend and I will be building one this size in the next few months.

[@hubbub365]

These are always so beautiful, and I admire your work and creativity. I would like to see more. I have a build in mind, or an idea for one. It would be similar to the Cannibal jungle, but have a waterfall built into the back and to be flowing into the river. Maybe frogs could reside there as well as Droseraceae. Wolf spiders would also be a nice addition. But like I said, very pretty and very inspiring💯

[@joemccartney8535]

Love how all your tanks look

[@Theboaz]

Also I love your work keep it up

[@ProPotato]

Excellent video my friend, definitely wanting to look at making one of these in the new year. I'll have to do a lot of research into available plants and critters here in Australia. Look forward to the next upload =)

[@marsupialsofmars3886]

Perfect timing, I was just pondering my starting steps for getting rats in the coming year and am planning on building my own tank!

[@matiasjuanlopez]

What an amazing project!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing us your art. I'm quite interested in the 3D printed lid. Could u please share how you did it?

[@sketchingstuff3021]

Thanks, I kind of wanted to make a paludarium and if I decide to this will be amazing.❤

[@gustavoclarindo101]

Congrats on the sponsorship!

[@jtd76]

You upload every so often, but when you do, it’s an amazing video

[@BIGBROTHERBENO]

Wow this is absolutely breath taking 😊

[@TheGoonSquadd]

Another great video doctor! its really interesting seeing the building process

[@tamasfekete7302]

Great tutorial video with an amazing result! Thanks for sharing your build process. Do you plan to provide an update on this ecosystem? I'm curious to see how it has evolved and what livestock you've added.

[@ikuakaht]

The tank looks awesome! Keep it up

[@loganmalangone9227]

Got that notification! Can't wait to watch this! Always amazing!

[@manzanitadude5293]

Nice build! Excellent explanation of necessary process. BTW ghost wood is manzanita.

[@warrior8017]

Thanks for your hardwork

[@asimpleman5660]

yay im so excited to watch this new paludarium come to life

[@jamescerven4400]

I'm not even too into this stuff, but I'm subbed and love your videos because the quality is AMAZING!!! Keep it up!!!

[@gabrielcristiandelaprada4082]

Another beautiful work of art

[@Jeff1232D]

I really like your video. You last video of your ecosystem was so inspiring. I'm not (or wasn't) into vivariums/palludariums but I really enjoy seeing this and make me want to build one when I'll be less moving around. Btw, I'd really like to watch and learn about the vents and air duct system but the video isn't available. Thanks !

[@poppamic]

Great suprise this popping up. Love your work Dr Plants 🐝 🐛 ☘️ 👏👏👏👌

[@jzundel9015]

So this is just incredible! Do you know when the air chamber and pump filter set up video will be available again? What lighting system do you use? I’m so excited to make one!

[@catunicorn4459]

Thanks for opening this wonderful world for me!

[@mariahspanos1497]

I love these videos there so calming and just so fun to watch hearing your voice and what you talk about is just so calming

[@Nitrox232]

This looks awesome can’t wait for next upload.

[@theamazingbluefox5485]

Can't wait for what's going to happen next with the terrarium!

[@emmielou4173]

Iv watched hundreds of videos. Then I found this one. And I am now more excited for my build. Every step, fantastic visuals, future maintanced covered

[@wonby4241]

These types of videos are my comfort videos for some reason.. love the videos

[@ushankagamer3214]

Nice can't wait to see the animals enjoy their new tank

[@Have_many_lols]

So underrated

[@racksofish]

So excited for a new video yess, I’m going to watch it AS SOON as I’m out of work 🔥 keep up the awesome work man!

[@Axolotl656]

Seven videos and that much subscribers that’s so impressive. I love your videos. Keep on posting.😊😊😊

[@datbadassunicorn2832]

Ohh i can hardly wait to see what happens with this tank! ❤

[@AP-nj1mr]

Great job.Looking forward to the animals.

[@jarrodwills1253]

Awesome job with this setup! really professional and I see the things you've improved upon from your last setup. Are you able to do a few videos on more particular sections of the build, like what plants you've used? would love to get a more indepth build video for those of us who are doing our own.

[@Circle92729]

These videos are therapy for me, relaxing and amazing at the same time

[@tomrobinson6985]

Ive been soo exited for this video to come out! Your Videos inspired me to make my own paludarium. Im adding my gecko to it on sunday.

[@newdayjewelry.]

GORGEOUS! Could you maybe soon tell us how to make a mini terrarium BUT on a 100 dollar budget!

[@Romy-Belen]

It's so beautiful 😍. Can't wait to see how it evolves!

[@troyring7522]

Looks great can't wait to see what you fill it with.

[@capuchinosofia4771]

It looks awesome! I love to see the work that these palidariums have put into them. Makes me amazed and it both makes me want to try it and not, due how complicated it is lol May i ask if you know how much electricity does a palidarium like this need? (Pumps, light, timers, etc)

[@omoekun1308]

Absolutely stunning tank! Thank you. 😃

[@MrGamerCaptain]

thank you for the guide

[@dylanwoodcock8620]

Firstly the tank looks great, I am very exited to see more on this tank and all of your other projects. Each is a standout in my recommended section Secondly I would personally say to put an arboreal tarantula species in the tank, Specifically the Avicularia minatrix; from what I’ve researched they actually live in the bromeliads

[@LuckAqua]

I personally don't like too much silicon on the background.