I Put a Waterfalls Terrarium in my Table (Custom Build)

I made the terrarium computer desk a few years ago ( • DIY Terrarium Computer... ), which is still one of my favorite projects to date. I had a lot of fun with it and ever since, I've wanted to do something else like it. I just wanted the design to be more refined and elaborate.
However, I've been planning for this specific build since last year and began making in May. There were a few key features I wanted to include in this terrarium table - a waterfall edge, a live edge, a stream, and an actual running waterfall. Deciding how to best construct it, while retaining a beautiful design was difficult, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. It's hands down one of my favorite projects I've ever done.
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[@SerpaDesign]

I hope you all enjoy this one. It's been in the works for months and I'm so excited to finally share it! I personally couldn't be happier with how it turned out, but I'm curious to know what you think. Let me know and have a great weekend!

[@parkerskelton9152]

You too!

[@Orangutan_Stella]

As soon as saw title of this video I knew you would not disappoint. Excellent concept and looks so estheticaly pleasing. I have always loved myself the fact that incorporating the rustic natural look with the modern seems work so well. Great job 👏 👍

[@zillamir8624]

I’ve been looking forward to this all day!! Thank you so much for your wonderful work 🦋🧚‍♀️🙏❤️

[@ricebeansrockroll882]

This looks amazing!

[@SweetWater79]

Wonderful work. I'd like to see sem sort of tetra or small fish, perhaps a small frog. Also, it would be a mind blower if you followed this up with a kitchen table and chairs. Great work, Tanner. Thank you for putting it out there

[@lorin5294]

I freakin‘ love this creation! I think if you kept on perfecting this design you could at one point sell them for serious money! This thing is gorgeous!

[@predaR6]

why would he do that xD he is a youtuber

[@SokarenT4S]

@@predaR6 moeny is money, plus 1 of these tables would at least be $1200+ probably more like $2000

[@lorin5294]

@@predaR6 yeah I was just commenting on how professional it already looked despite this being his first attempt at this piece. I‘m not saying he should I‘m just saying he could if he wanted to.

[@mitchellheintz8158]

​@seekeroffunz dude it'd go more a lot for than 2,000 I've seen just a regular old epoxy table sell for 14,000 he could sell this thing for 10,000 easy

[@lorin5294]

@@mitchellheintz8158 The craftsmanship is already great so I bet on the second and third attempt he will have learned from his mistakes and it could really sell for a lot

[@bluesnake198]

What an amazing design! In 14 minutes you made it look so easy but the quality and attention to detail reflects HOURS and HOURS of careful planning and execution. This kind of project truly captures the essence of your channel. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Tanner!

[@General-Aleksei]

hours? he says its took months

[@My_dad_owns_Club_Penguin]

This has got to be one of the most stunning builds I've ever seen. You always deliver; you should be so proud of your work

[@crieslr]

waittt does your dad actually own Club Penguin 😯

[@ApexClubRacer]

I think a light diffuser to hide the individual LEDs would elevate this build to the next level. Either way, beautiful table!

[@MrAstylee]

This is mindblowing as usual, I used your methods in building my first vivarium a couple days ago and everything went great. Thanks and cheers from Sweden!

[@briattnybrittany6843]

woohoo! that's awesome 🎉

[@shelly4301]

I'm going to make my first vivarium soon for a snake, do you have any tips on what to prepare for or things you wish you designed into it?

[@MrAstylee]

@@shelly4301 complete the background/backside before starting on the substrate. Put your plants in before substrate so you don't have to dig around too much. And plan how the sticks and plants will be before beginning 👍🤗

[@elliewood6059]

same

[@Tomy_Yon]

This man has more nature inside his home than nature itself. 😊

[@thedragonthatlovesskittles7132]

When you have over 10 ecosystems inside your home you level up. You also got a samsung?

[@ollie_mtb2]

how mean and not eco ur comment is

[@Tomy_Yon]

@secretyeeter2376 nobody got offended, but you. 😆

[@thedragonthatlovesskittles7132]

@@ollie_mtb2 yk he wasn't being serious...and you are acting like it with the dumbest reply ever conceived.

[@TheGuyWhoComments]

@@ollie_mtb2 how are you offended by this? I don’t think there’s anything offensive.

[@levisnyder6585]

Thank you for sharing your failures. I’m working on an ambitious build that went from one week (during my vacation) to now going on 6 weeks. I’ve learned a lot, redone virtually every step, and thankfully it’s nearing completion. It’s nice to know that even the experts still have to redo/reimagine projects. 💚

[@SerpaDesign]

All part of the creative process my friend.

[@LaCajunCountry]

Can I ask what you built?

[@phreeesubz]

*Tanner, how DARE you be so incredibly awesome at making beautiful pieces of living art!*

[@718Insomniac]

I can literally see your improvements over your previous mistakes from earlier projects. Resin + fiberglass in the corner = genius. Im still stuck in the liquid rubber era. I think this is one of your most impressive terrariums. If not The most impressive. Great job man. It's really good.

[@andyross304]

Don't often comment on KZbin but this was brilliant..

[@lorrainemunoa791]

This is so EPIC. Your wife and you must be over the moon at how gorgeous and classy this looks in your home. All that work, with such a rich payoff of beautiful nature in your home, bringing it in with you.

[@jmarshal]

This is incredible. This is the sort of thing you’d find in a billionaire’s home. Like their whole dining table one bit terrarium with waterfalls. It’s beautiful, it’s art, it’s natural, it’s functional. This really has every box ticked. Stunning work. I really love that you’re getting to push your expertise with some challenging builds, and take on projects that are true masterpiece works of art. We are lucky we get to witness their creation.

[@TheSeptemberRose]

Most billionaires wouldn't have the taste for something this beautiful.

[@Animefightforum]

Taste is subjective. Luckily this proves you don’t need to be a billionaire to have something like this in your home. P.S most billionaires buy 100’s of acres of private land for themselves - so getting their own dose of nature isn’t very difficult.

[@griffincontracting]

Billionaires don't want coffee tables that generate mold....

[@chevysears4548]

A great way to make a mundane object like a coffee table into something beautiful. Love it. Great job, and thank you for including the failed attempts. So many creators just give you the best result without showing the failures that lead to the perfection. Great job sir!❤😊

[@emberclaw2895]

Things like this make the internet worth it and amazing!

[@richardbenson4750]

I like the originallity of the design and honesty in the video

[@alexanderamanatides2418]

This is such a unique idea!!! You keep me striving to use my imagination to its fullest extent!

[@markrempel453]

Been watching the channel for awhile, and I think you always find a way to outdo yourself with each incredible build. That being said, holy heck- this really feels like you leveled up the entire terrarium hobby. Beautiful work!

[@terryenby2304]

Wow. This is the kind of thing I would fill my home with if I ever had the money for such skilled furniture creators! It’s SO lush, luxurious, natural and calming. I could sit and watch this forever just mesmerised by the water. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sem4616]

Your voice is so calming really love it

[@sjldfilms5126]

A beautiful display of your talent! It appears as though the waterfall continues through the floor. A masterpiece of living art for sure!

[@MA_KA_PA_TIE]

Im glad you also share the hardships in your build. Doing cool new things is rarely easy but its easier to do when you expect problems and you didnt hide them. Sweet build!

[@Lifeofjakes]

One of the greatest design videos ive seen in a long time

[@demoneyeblack6780]

I wish the vid was longer, woulda gladly sat through 2 hours to see the full design and terrarium process

[@zombiekate]

I just love how you're trying to cram a water or plant feature into every possible corner and when you run out, you make more corners lol. I aspire to very much the same aesthetic

[@dc3lor]

Absolutely incredible piece of art. I'm sure someone would pay big money for it. Love this.

[@adlockhungry304]

That’s an astonishingly beautiful piece!

[@tsoonklah]

Living in Alaska- this is PERFECT to help with seasonal affective disorder & gorgeous!

[@alexanderballance2996]

I love live edge tables! Great build inside it too, very unique!

[@gotgame226]

This is absolutely incredible Tanner, your videos inspire me so much! I just completed a large 8’x4’ enclosure for my Retic using a lot of techniques I borrowed from watching your channel! Keep up the excellent work!!

[@acerniss]

This is probably the coolest and most impressive video yet.

[@paddington1670]

Your wood working skills are getting quite good!

[@Nebuloid1]

Wow that's beautiful, a lot of work but super inspiring !

[@feliciaspence108]

I love it!!! It’s so unique

[@ibrokemycomputer]

I was wondering if people had commented about lights in the table literally right before you mentioned "I know some of you will comment...". A true expert at your multiple crafts!

[@michaelmccoy1794]

It pairs perfectly with that shaggy green carpet beneath it. Heirloom quality piece of furniture.

[@mr.motionstudios]

I enjoy watching your videos so much, watching you build your projects is so satisfying

[@sierrasicard4593]

Absolutely stunning, one of your best pieces yet by far. My goal in life is to have a home full of natural pieces of art like this!

[@axolotlterry6459]

If this guy suddenly starts selling his masterpieces, everyone will fight for it.

[@lilmiss191]

This is honestly the most impressive and beautiful table I have ever seen built ❤😍

[@marykalter13]

Dude. Every single build you do amazes me to no end. You make it seem so easy and yet I know that never in my wildest dreams could I achieve anything near this. You're a true talent and artist. Well done, as always! So in awe.

[@CheeseBon]

You continuously blowing my expectations out of the water dude! I've been watching this channel for years now and its been a great pleasure to see your skills and abilities grow, and to learn from you. Your innovation seems to know no bounds. Keep it up!!

[@VanDammeNiels]

an absolute piece of art.

[@maureenk-farmhousecharms903]

This table was definitely worth all the effort you put into it. It’s absolutely beautiful and such a talk piece for anyone lucky enough to share that space with you & place a drink on it. And then they’ll look and look and pick up their drink glass to look further! A great scape Tanner!!

[@LPdedicated]

The amount of detail in this build is astonishing! You have absolutely outdone yourself! Bravo!

[@ammacutler7007]

Completely stunning I'm so envious of your designs and would love them in my home

[@cinnamonwarrior3212]

Agreed

[@invaderzimismyfav]

I love how relaxing these videos are

[@tanakeilidh384]

Glanced at thumbnail. Brain said Serpa. BANG!

[@WmHunterTammaro]

I can tell this one took a toll on you but the end result is so worth it. Awesome work!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

That table waterfall is Amazing!!! Beautiful job, Tanner. Gina

[@CardiBC]

You’ve really outdone yourself with this one Tanner, bravo!!

[@tsoonklah]

LoL you actually inspired me to play with different fiber textures available in yarns (I’m a fiber arts, hand dye yarns, etc) & my shawl design is coming out pretty cool

[@Ellisian]

this is exceptional, very ambitious design and a gorgeous result 🥰

[@LorCoruLimlug]

It's just so cool how you're combining furniture with living plants, waterfalls and so on. I already liked those ideas of living picture frames and your computer desk was already another level but this one is simply amazing. I love to watch how your builds develop in such a smooth way. I mean: for me it's some minutes and it seems like it's coming to life so easily and without any problems and it feels like building something so smoothly. But I know there's a lot of work and sometimes problems behind it on your side. It just don't feels like it when watching this. I can't really express in words what I want to say so I just leave it with: thank you for sharing your work in these videos. Always nice, calming and satisfying to watch these. I would really love to do things like this for my own living space but I don't know where to start, honestly. I don't have much experience with woodworking etc. . Maybe someday when I just say: f*ck it, I'm just starting this.

[@krofnoops]

Adding a sort of lamp shade, or fade cap to your LED's will keep the natural appeal. I love this make other wise!

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

Incredible! I am truly impressed. I want something small with a waterfall for my miniscule apartment, and always inspire me. ❤❤❤

[@beccab1006]

I've never seen such a gorgeous piece of furniture. Your creations get more amazing with every one!

[@Japh]

Incredible work!! I love this project so much. I also super appreciate your inclusion of the mistakes and their subsequent solutions. I regularly make mistakes in my projects, and it can feel pretty rough in the moment, especially when comparing yourself to others. Seeing that you also make mistakes and how you approach solving them was inspiring.

[@chevysears4548]

Never compare yourself to others, because there is ONLY one you.

[@girlypotato3211]

I also really appreciate showing the mistakes, shows that everyone, even Serpa , is human and is learning more about this craft everyday!

[@myapopova]

Such an impressive labour of love! Beautiful!

[@kalaniburke7728]

Just imagine becoming his friend and he invites you over to hang out and watch a movie and THIS is the coffee table 😍

[@IronDogger]

Magnificent! I would add this in a heartbeat to every room in my house!

[@matthewchiew9444]

You are a mad lad. I would never be able to create something like you but it sure is so aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Keep doing what you do best!

[@Vertical_Horizon7]

Thats a genius piece of art!! 🤩 Every hour and every nerve wrecking tear in the process was totally worth it. It is beautiful beyond imagination 😃

[@morneschaap2944]

Wow! What an amazing build! I love this very much!😊

[@fheavy4mars698]

Your work is so inspiring and makes me want to start my own DIY terrarium projects. NICE WORK!

[@NoalFarstrider]

8:00 I've been wanting to build a massive overflow tank. And so I TRULY THANK YOU. For showing the errors and the positives of this build... I will definitely lacquer all of my wood and epoxy anything I think might get wet! Thanks Tanner! 😊 Yours truly, one of the OG SerpaSquad Members... Farstrider Out!

[@NoalFarstrider]

This is a pivotal build for both you, and the viewers! 10/10 rating... 5 Stars 🌟

[@NoalFarstrider]

12:20 Absolutely gorgeous! I Good choice on the natural sand!

[@NoalFarstrider]

13:45 You've learned from all your past builds... And even though I think I might be older than you I would be honored to call you "Sifu!" I'm American but this word seems fitting.

[@INTERpEST]

Incredibly beautiful 🌳

[@ArpenteurDeToile]

i prefer the natural light looks. Maybe the led could be set a bit more yellow ? apart from that it's crazy beautiful and well done

[@serenityfague3081]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you for so many creative ideas and videos!🧡🐢

[@amabilesensback7829]

What a show piece! Beautiful!

[@grieper8958]

the way you say "inconsistencies" just makes the video so much better lol

[@mitchellharmer9732]

Dude you are constantly levelling up in ways we all aspire to.

[@HexigonSB]

This is definitely the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin, period. I love that it's not just a facade of showy stuff for a gimmick that will be useless after the video goes up but is instead perfectly functional with the desired longevity it deserves. Well done

[@kaileegoertzen8307]

This is the first video of yours I have seen and I know I will be sticking around for a long time. This is amazing!

[@albertokoenig]

Thanks for sharing the real process. The beauty, the Pain and the Struggles! Amazing work. my only suggestion would be to paint the sides black (matte). It would make the pine boards and the ecosystem a "levitating" feel.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Good grief man, you've done it again! You continue to push the boundaries, this is an amazing work of art. A-Mazing! As always, big love from Scotland.

[@coxtrot9890]

Next is to turn your desk into a cool flowing waterfall terrarium with working motherboard and graphics card, basically a full working water cooled computer in there too, cooled by the waterfall (not everything would have to be showing)

[@craigharrison5406]

That is by far the coolest table I've ever seen.

[@effy_kujo]

Wow, Tanner! I am speechless 😮 it's incredible 😍

[@wheelchair_charlie]

Gorgeous! One of a kind brilliant design Tanner, you've out done yourself!

[@M-.-J]

I fricking lovee this creation! At this point, your house is probably a literal living tree lol

[@tamibell4325]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces that I've ever seen! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! You are brilliant! I would love to have this in my house. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work! Again, this is absolutely MAGNIFICENT! GREAT JOB!💥❤❤

[@faithlmao5082]

That's wild! Incredible job Tanner ❤

[@bimo_ok831]

Bro im 900% certain your glue is mayonaise

[@julienrockingham-ip4co]

😂😂😂😂

[@SlinkySmith59]

Wait what?

[@bayani3]

Love watching your live furniture creations. It shows people with same interests that furniture can have live features and look amazing at the same time! Amazing work as always!!!

[@Netryon]

Aquariums might be expensive, but it be a perfect decoration with all the rare fish if you find it's glass and can fix yourself. Have this in your IT company office, they would buy it.

[@dannybray9896]

Thats incredible bro! Thats so nice and peaceful! I could watch that for hours!

[@Tydyd1]

My wife & I were completely transfixed. We actually needed the ad breaks to talk incessantly about this project! 😁👍👍

[@imm311]

Incredible build! God bless you and yours! Praying for you

[@Hello_Hawaii]

This was GREAT. Congrats on this design.

[@topsecret129]

Sir, you have out done yourself! this is beautiful.

[@TyTheRegularMan]

Easily your best work. What a labor of love!

[@thenightscythe2030]

I have seen Epoxy-wood Coffee tabkes called "waterfall coffee tables".... But THIS is what i imagined when i heard of one. Amazing job, sure you can perfect the design

[@TweetyBirdies]

The lights really make it! I admire the patience this must have taken, you can see it all paid off , it’s stunning

[@scoobsmcdoo3471]

A new favorite build, for sure. Great work!

[@_sandy_]

when people talk about having furniture or tables as "conversation pieces" i always usually roll my eyes but this is INCREDIBLE coolest table i've ever seen

[@abee5723]

every time you make something, all of your work somehow gets better ???

[@Madisseus]

If I could afford this, I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@ipagliazz3352]

Easy, through the years you gain the throne. You're the best!

[@dylansmudz7995]

I want that table bro. That looks so nice and I wish I had that in my living room. Beautiful work!