🌿I GOT A MASSIVE ENCLOSURE FOR MY BEARDED DRAGON | TERRAQUAMAN

[@Griffithen]

imagine, walking into this guys house and u walk into the living room to be blinded by a huge thing of light and once your eyes adjust you see this master piece. Would be a breath taking moment.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you for the amazing compliment. I'm glad you find the setup breathtaking. Your support means a lot to me!

[@RhysValch]

You deserve more recognition bro, this is one of the best custom rock backgrounds I've ever seen. Wishing you & Kiwi success from Australia

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it!

[@PikaRaichupikapika]

​​@@terraquaman I would highly recommend changing the ground substrate ASAP sand is bad for most reptiles unfortunately these pet stores/companies only care about the $ before the well being of the animal. The sand, if injested will get impacted & clump up inside its stomach causing him to die due to blockage.

[@TheTouch668]

Your lucky creatures must be so happy to have a caring owner like you.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

[@GNCARLO_]

I love the fact that Kiwi was giving the nod of approval while looking around the new enclosure!

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆

[@TheWildernss]

Bros bearded dragons has a bigger house than me😭

[@Guadalupeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

So you live in a capsule hotel😭?

[@TheWildernss]

@@Guadalupeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Nah, I live in the capsule hotel Closet 😞

[@Hallenecho]

Are you maybe a very, very small person?

[@MiluLama-n8c]

🤣

[@producedbyaadi]

@@Hallenechobros account is 17 years old

[@cb7048]

As a fellow reptile keeper I love seeing people giving their animals the enclosures they deserve. I think pet owners are finally starting to grasp the fact that these are not pet rocks but rather animals that require space and enrichment to live happy lives. You nailed all the elements that will allow this animal to engage in natural behaviors from digging to climbing. I’m currently working on a huge ackie enclosure with a detailed cliffscape using Zoopoxy and watching videos like these has provided a lot of inspiration. A sidenote: you may receive comments bashing the substrate as “dangerous” but if the animal is healthy and you’re using the right kind of substrate for the species most herp vets agree that there’s little risk. Some species, like bearded dragons, can even become fatally eggbound if they can’t find a suitable place to lay a clutch of infertile eggs. My female laid several infertile clutches over the course of her lifetime and her substrate made it easy for her to dig a suitable spot each time. Reptifiles, long considered the reptile bible when it comes to vet-reviewed husbandry information, recommends several substrates which I believe include the one you used (but check out Reptifiles to confirm). Calcium sand, vitamin sand, and ground walnut shells can cause major issues and I believe that’s where the “all substrates are bad” myth began to take hold. I use the same substrates for my reptiles that their vet uses for her her animals and watching lizards engage in natural behaviors like digging burrows is always satisfying. So ignore the comments from people keeping their lizard on paper towels-your enclosure checks all the enrichment boxes and hopefully it will inspire others to give their animals the best environment possible.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much, I couldn’t agree more😊 Actually I’ve changed now to a mixture of sand and top soil with leaf litter and clean up crew. I’ve kept bearded dragons on sand for many years without any issues. However as you say providing theme with a deep substrate where they can dig, burrow, lay eggs and promote natural behaviors is super satisfying 😊 I’ve never worked with zoopoxy don’t think I can find it in Sweden. Good luck with your project 😀

[@scottduffy3008]

Can I ask as someone new to Bearded Dragon's does having a bioactive tank smell bad? Also how do the isopods and springtails not escape via vents or cable holes?

[@Di-ni3ik]

​@@scottduffy3008good question

[@icetruckk]

I absolutely admire your creation! I’m very inspired to have that kind of setup someday. Awesome work!

[@terraquaman]

Happy to hear that 😊 thank you so much!

[@Babagril-k3y]

The Lego plants took me out!!, amaing build. This is a bearded dragon enclosure fs!

[@terraquaman]

Haah thank you so much ! 😁

[@donnamcdermott443]

Iove it i think this is one of if not the best dragon enclosure ive seen looked like he loved it too i love how it encourages climbing and moving around too its not just beautiful its functioning too

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊!!

[@falcolf]

"When doing stupid sh** make sure you are the only one home." NO WISER WORDS HAVE EVER BEEN SAID. 😂❤ It turned out absolutely fabulous! Well done!!❤❤ (Also your cat is VERY cute.❤)

[@terraquaman]

Haha ! Tanks again 🥰❤️

[@DelleStuff]

Aww heck yes! I love how you can just chill on the couch and watch your critter do it's thing. Really inspiring. I feel bad I have my various geckos tucked away when they could be enjoyed. Love the look!

[@terraquaman]

Glad I can inspire you 😀 thanks for your support !

[@de.velop519]

My beadie is watching this from his 120 gallon and I can see envy all over his face

[@LianaGalati80]

When creating my tanks, I used grout and coarse sand and it worked really well against all the jumping and hunting my beardies did. I also found a product that made great rocks, it looked like those huge white bricks but way lighter in weight, I think they were some kind of fire brick and they held temperatures well for basking

[@terraquaman]

That’s a great tip! Thanks 😊

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Love the video and the classical music. The tank looks great, the bg is phenomenal

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much 😊

[@pamhouweling7141]

Now that is a real bearded dragon enclosure. Lucky Dragon.

[@cherylj7460]

Burnt sienna really made it beautiful! Very nice!

[@terraquaman]

Agreed! Thanks 😊

[@gsmith9531]

You're an artist! WOW!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@colinhames7377]

🙋🏻‍♂️ can I make a suggestion? Get isopods and leaf liter it’ll fill the in between up very nicely and the isopods would be a GREAT clean up crew, I would probably go with powder orange, also the isopods can act as a little snack to your beardie!!

[@terraquaman]

That’s a great suggestion! I will definitely do that 😊

[@_The_Crossover]

Omg you are a perfect artist, i have a bearded dragon too and if she had that cage she would go crazy but really i love you video keep doing what you’re doing

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@lunarminx]

We have two bearded dragons and one anole. All three are set up in the living room and can watch tv. Every day I move the love seat so peaches can watch( she loves rick and morty). Both can watch the gaming pc. One old cat is always laying next to the basking side of the bottom cage, I guess much warmer. Puff is in a zen on a folding table that holds 600lbs and is a must stay at that height for her mom, my 72 year old sister. My girl is under it as i can get down to her still. It has two lamp stands for lights. It's made of 28x20" vinyl panels that I painted scenes on the outside of them. I also use the extras as a portable playpen. And peaches used it daily when in the 40b as it had lights to use(mvb). I am still a dog, cat person but love the dragons. Hell I love my four year old anole even though she hates me. She's fun to watch at times.

[@terraquaman]

Sounds like a lovely home 😊

[@Yu_cute155]

Most UNDERATER youtube channel

[@GamerGT1]

Do you mean underrated

[@alwaysjale]

5:40 incredible paint job

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sandywalter9728]

Spectacular build! Kiwi looks to love it! ❤

[@terraquaman]

Thank you! 😊 yeah she really does ❤️

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I love it!!! I need two!!!

[@Soccer4life2]

The nod of approval at 12:12😂

[@terraquaman]

😆

[@viperluciano6328]

Oh yeah new vid drop. Absolutely awesome job my friend. Keep up the good work. You are awesome. Love your builds

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much for your support 😀

[@robbevanthillo2966]

Nice enclosure! But the Lego plants might be a choking hazard tho, they’re just like puppies in that they go ant lick everything. Especially when it’s colourful like that haha

[@terraquaman]

Thanks! That was just a joke. I removed the plants before Kiwi was introduced 😊

[@JvWet]

Again an awesome build, thank you

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊!

[@Isnogud67]

I’m fascinated by your videos. I learn so much. Thank you for sharing this all with us. New subscriber 😊😊😊❤

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoy them ! Thank you 😊

[@blairlock]

Kiwi got a enclosure the size of a $2500 studio apartment in Manhattan.

[@terraquaman]

Haha yeah 😆

[@kbye5323]

Awesome job!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much!

[@giorgichalisuri8962]

very good. It's cool when after so much work, you can burn the shegilia and enjoy its beauty. good luck :)

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! Don’t now what that is but it sounds good 😎

[@pamhouweling7141]

Hi. From a beardy family. They live on hard packed soil, not sand. More risk for impaction when grabbing prey. Please do more research. Serya Design did up an enclosure for a rescued Bearded Dragon. Other that the desert sand it looks awesome.

[@terraquaman]

Hey 👋 Thanks for your advice! I’ve kept bearded dragons for many years without any problems. However you’re right I’m actually already planning to change it. Thanks ! 😊

[@callanmurphy9807]

Was thinking the same thing. I'm surprised how many people aren't aware of it. But unless you're aware of it, you dont know. Shit part is that they're advertised as being from the outback and desert. It's mainly when they're eating they pick up the sand that gets them backed up. But she's very happy and healthy

[@Poeticfloetic]

*Serpa Design

[@callanmurphy9807]

@Poeticfloetic are you trying to tag him into it lol

[@rottyfaith28]

I’m glad someone said it. The enclosure is amazing but the sand at the end was a bit iffy. You can see the beardie “smell” ( Jacobsen’s organ) with the licks and every time they do that sand can be ingested. Along with every time they eat if the food moved around the enclosure. It does typically lower the chances of a longer life due to the impaction you mentioned and too many people ignore this thinking they live on very fine loose sand when they don’t. Even if they did, wild animals have shorter lifespans anyways and you want the beardie to have a long healthy life. A lot of people in beardie communities claim to loose their beardies around the 8-11 age ( typically with the same substrate)but from what I can see and have experienced myself, when not on sand, they tend to live a few more years. My beardie was on gritty type tile and lived to just short of 16 years.

[@SanderCageF95]

Very Good Job!!!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much!

[@Junjuncabral1976]

Great job ❤

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! ❤️

[@DM_tanks]

This is such a cool build and a lucky beardie! Subscribed. I want to suggest a bioactive substrate. I have used that same sand before until I heard it could be dangerous and I see yours a licker like mine. I also built an enclosure, waiting to get all the substrate mix

[@terraquaman]

Thanks you so much! 😊 Yeah I kind of regret that I didn’t make it bio active. Will definitely change it in the future. I would love to see it when it’s done ! 😀

[@3litr]

This is awesome!

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! 😊

[@gamemaster6219]

Awesome enclose makes me feel like I need to give my beardie a giant tank. Can I ask what species of grass you used? I really like how it works.

[@terraquaman]

Dianella coolvista ,Unica rubra everflame & Carex brunnea variegata.Note that I couldn’t keep theme alive 😆

[@bmw328igrly]

LOVE THIS!!! ❤

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@assassinschris]

another work of art bud very very nice 😁👌👌👌👌👌

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much for your kind words and your support. I really appreciate it 😀

[@Cavechomperproductions]

You should have like 6 inches of the topsoil sand and excavator clay mix in every part of the terrarium with the Australian desert sand on top

[@terraquaman]

Thanks! Will keep that in mind and change it in the future 😊

[@SneakySnek_22]

Bro when you started the speed lapse of creating the lego set of arid plants I died 🤣 Honestly you get the sub from me for that alone lmao Other people have already brought up the sand thing, but as long as you feed on the ledges you made, there should be little chance of impaction but probably switching it out would be best just in case. I'm looking forward to seeing how you improve! :D

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆 thanks for the sub ! In the future I’ll make it bio active. I’ll make sure to make an update when it happens 😀

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

Beautiful

[@terraquaman]

Thank you!

[@dinnyduong5069]

It’s beautiful

[@terraquaman]

Thank you!

[@lunarminx]

Lots of sun to start some leafy greens from seeds and plant into the cage. My girl misses her old 40b bioactive. I think she misses the massive clean up crew.

[@MyloBeadle-jv6zr]

Bearded dragon living lit

[@terraquaman]

Kiwi really enjoys the new setup😀

[@MyloBeadle-jv6zr]

@@terraquamanthanks for responding I’m getting. Bearded dragon soon would you say they are worth it

[@szxth]

Hey man loving the channel and jealous you have stuff like this in your home, i can’t build anything near as good

[@terraquaman]

Hey thanks man ! Of course you can! 😊 It takes practice, patience, trial and error and watching a lot of KZbin videos to get inspiration.

[@vka.william]

This definitely needs more attention. This is fcking art❤

[@terraquaman]

I really appreciate it thank you so very much ❤️

[@_storm4963]

the jeremy fragrance of the reptile world

[@angiedantuono3503]

Awesome job looks great.👍So my question now is how do you clean it daily isn't it a lot of work?

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! I just remove uneaten food and spot clean when he poops.

[@Nook_Miis]

the set up is large enough you could grow the kind of vegetables that bearded dragons like to eat , watching natural foraging behavior would cool. other than that I'm impressed very well done.

[@terraquaman]

Cool idea ! Will definitely include some edible plants when I make it bio active 👌😁

[@matiasjuanlopez]

Have you thought using tillandsias for the background? It would look more natural and they don't need substrate, you can glue them to the walls or the shelves

[@terraquaman]

That’s a very good idea. They are a little hard to come by where I live but I’ll try to find theme 😀

[@joannmicale3109]

Awesome!! ❤

[@terraquaman]

Thank you ❤️

[@lunarminx]

Loving the head bobs of this is great dad.

[@cherryXcanary]

Looooove it! I think you should probably wear a mask when you rough up the foam tho

[@terraquaman]

Yes I just didn’t have it at the time. I quickly realized I needed one 😆

[@jailbreak889]

I would have never thought to use wood glue on the background

[@terraquaman]

Me neither! It worked well so I’m very happy 😊

[@oogalaboo]

That's very beautiful, but where is his couch and television?

[@terraquaman]

I just spent countless hours making her the shelf’s as her couch and the tv is right in front of the enclosure 😀

[@bellwood36313]

Him walking like he was an inspector inspecting a house at the end was hilarious

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆

[@jimmypalle]

Du är en av dom bästa på youtube med akvarium /palandarium. Märks att du är kock nogrann:)

[@terraquaman]

Tack så jättemycket 😀

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Massive! Fill the next one with crabs! 😆

[@terraquaman]

Hahah yeah that would be so cool ! 😎

[@LoFiAxolotl]

Sounds like a great place to get a terrarium and the prices are pretty reasonable too... but shipping glas from Sweden to Germany can't end well

[@terraquaman]

Terrariebyggarna takes responsibility for the transport meaning that they ensure that the shipment reaches your location intact.

[@KatsKats96720]

Would wood carving tools be easier for the background carving or is the wire brush faster? Nice work on the enclosure! Looks great ❤

[@terraquaman]

Wire brush is way faster. Thank you so much ❤️

[@GGabbs66]

Awesome video! How would I look for the grass like bushes you showed?? I would like to add some to my leopard geckos tank for more privacy

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! The grasses I used are called Dianella coolvista ,Unica rubra everflame & Carex brunnea variegata 😊

[@SannaMarjamaki-ct8wn]

Cool

[@douglaswoodard3412]

for everyone freaking out over the lego in the tank he removed them it was meant as a haha pleas pleas dont put legos or any small plastic in a reptarium the can and most likely will eat it and it wont be good

[@Ace-f7y]

Nice¡

[@terraquaman]

Thanks !

[@curious_gage]

Sand it’s ideal for bearded dragons but cool set up

[@terraquaman]

I know I’m planning to change to bio active.

[@tyraaxo9611]

Amazing build! For us USA people, what are those measurements? Is there a place that sells them that large?

[@terraquaman]

Thanks ! The measurements are 78.74 x 35.43 x 23.62 inches. There must be something in the US! ReptiZoo has a similar enclosure size wise. It’s called ReptiZoo RK0231. You can also checkout Custom reptile habitats.

[@discount8508]

who needs a TV when you can watch a 🦎

[@terraquaman]

Exactly! 😆

[@cjrealwavy]

Nice

[@terraquaman]

Thanks!

[@riccardorotolo]

a question about the wood glue, is it waterproof and uv resistant ? because I'm struggling to find something to cover the styrofoam

[@terraquaman]

No I can’t recommend wood glue in a humid environment. Best thing would be drylock.

[@kushpaladin]

$500 for that enclosure honestly not too bad, was expecting at least 700

[@terraquaman]

With all the extra things I added it landed on around 1100 USD with shipping included but if you where to just by the enclosure without the hole up top without the window without the shorter panels without shipping just the enclosure would land on around 800 USD. My enclosure is 2 m long 90 cm high and 60 cm deep.

[@EliOBrien-hi4hb]

Only 8k subs bro you deserve so much more it’s so high quality and entertaining

[@terraquaman]

I appreciate that thanks !

[@RighanGowran]

make me a tank

[@scottduffy3008]

Can I ask as someone new to Bearded Dragon's does having a bioactive tank smell bad? Also how do the isopods and springtails not escape via vents or cable holes?

[@terraquaman]

No it does not smell bad. However the poop of a bearded dragon smell. So you have to remove it right away. They generally stay in the soil and do not escape.

[@thepogcheesefrog4280]

🤩

[@lmFLRZ]

How often would you be cleaning this tank as you have different substartes in different areas

[@terraquaman]

I do spot cleaning whenever he goes to the bathroom and when he makes a mess in his food dish (which is every day basically). Actually changing the sand I think I will do after 3-6 months. But I’m planning to go bioactive in the future 😊

[@satsukitheshinx6260]

Omagahd you’re from Sweden sameeeee

[@terraquaman]

Ja det är jag 😄🇸🇪

[@reptiler277]

du gör jätte bra videos

[@terraquaman]

Tack så mycket!!

[@MaxBurman7]

Hi how do you change language in the website you got the enclosure?

[@terraquaman]

I didn’t because I’m Swedish. But you can translate the website using google chrome. Let me now if you don’t know how to do that.

[@TheKoalaraper]

Did you paint each coat before or after the coat dry?

[@terraquaman]

I let each layer dry first 😊

[@maxingjackson]

5 mins in, I thought he was making the crimson 💀

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆

[@nexrole884]

Wood glue? Will it last? Thinking about trying the same myself, but have concerns about it's longevity.

[@terraquaman]

As long as it’s not in contact with water it should last. However I have never tried this before so I wouldn’t know if it holds up long time. It feels very sturdy though.

[@nexrole884]

@@terraquaman Yeah. My greatest fear would be the 'paint' melting due to moisture etc.

[@nexrole884]

Not sure about you, but I tried this method (PVA Wood Glue) in a smaller scale. After drying, I found that any contact with water/moisture and the surface would feel slimy/sticky. I would (and plan to) do at least a coat (or two) of clear epoxy just in case. Still, this is a good and cheaper alternative (for me) since Drylok is not available where I'm at, and those Tiling Grout available to me all had some form of fungicide in them as well.

[@terraquaman]

@@nexrole884 sounds like a good idea !! Let me know how it turns out 😊

[@Blaze-b5n]

Are you sure that white wall you put in there is safe for him?

[@terraquaman]

Yes I am 😊

[@Youngtrucker90]

Do they ship to the USA? I would like to know. ??

[@terraquaman]

No unfortunately only within Europe.

[@Youngtrucker90]

@@terraquaman sad face. Thanks bro

[@mrgokuuwiththeduece9300]

Im in the states will i be able to buy from that website or no?

[@terraquaman]

No unfortunately they only ship within Europe.

[@EchoCain]

where'd you buy those logs

[@terraquaman]

At a reptile store here in Sweden 😊

[@desafio78]

Where do you get the powdered clay from?

[@terraquaman]

I bought something called water lily clay, smashed it and sifted it through a very fine colander. I bought it at my local fish/pond shop.

[@desafio78]

Does it going to be hard when you mix together with clay?

[@_damian_192_5]

this is like the european reptile version of coral12g

[@terraquaman]

Hahah 😁

[@shellypitts5307]

How much did it cost you for the terrarium?

[@terraquaman]

If one were to pay full price it would cost around 1000 USD excluding shipping. They only ship within Europe.

[@wannasan452]

You need to wear a mask when you do with the foam.

[@terraquaman]

Yeah I know thanks for the reminder 😆

[@TheKoalaraper]

your xps foam how many inches is it thick? 1.5 or 2 inches?

[@terraquaman]

Around 2,7 inches.

[@Jcoke61]

What type of grasses did you use?

[@terraquaman]

Dianella coolvista ,Unica rubra everflame & Carex brunnea variegata 😊

[@jelanipantor9076]

How do you clean this ?

[@terraquaman]

Spot clean if he poops and once every 3-6 months I change the sand. However I’m planning to make it bio active so I don’t have to clean it 😀

[@RWAlan346]

Bro was trying to eat everything he saw that’s why the Lego plants disappeared btw for night time how do you keep it warmish while having the heat lamp off won’t it get to cold without it on through the night ?

[@tobinsleer9433]

The australian desert gets freezing at night. Trust me, he won't need the heat lamp at night. I live in australia mate.

[@RWAlan346]

@@tobinsleer9433 so do I just not where there from but I’ve caught some wild out in longreach there’s particular dirt road where we found 12 in 20 mins 😳 and me and my brother caught a pair side by side directly infront of stockmans hall of fame long reach I got the male 48.5 cm and 44cm

[@MiluLama-n8c]

My name is Aarwin

[@PikaRaichupikapika]

0:03 I dare you to lay in that like you did in 0:00 😂

[@terraquaman]

Hahaha 😂

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

Looks like bacon 😮

[@terraquaman]

Hahaha 😆

[@StaffieinVR]

It’s better if you have the heat lamp In the tank

[@terraquaman]

Why do you think so ?

[@StaffieinVR]

I don’t know if it’s bad for the ubv to be like that or the heat lamp but it’s something that lets some thing to comes off the beardie to help it shed I think

[@StaffieinVR]

And it might not give enough heat

[@terraquaman]

@@StaffieinVR the heat is perfect in the tank. The uvb is inside the tank so that’s also fine. Nothing to worry about 😊

[@StaffieinVR]

@@terraquaman oh sorry😅

[@Lil42Red]

Do they deliver to usa

[@terraquaman]

No unfortunately only within Europe.