Making New Caledonia Gecko Vivariums (Bioactive DIY Build)

[@SerpaDesign]

This completes a small portion of my plan to optimize the animal room. More to come, but I'm really excited to have this portion done... and in case you didn't put two and two together, I now have two empty plywood tanks. What should I do with them? Also, which one of these vivariums is your favorite? I probably like Henry's the best (the one on the right).

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Tanner....can I send you some lighting? Long time subscriber. 🙏🦎

[@kritz480z]

I’d love to see a smooth green snake enclosure with a bit of grass or low lying vegetation. Love your videos!

[@gavinbickford9222]

The bromeliad one was my favorite

[@guccigrape44]

Maybe some newts or a bearded dragon

[@caryelizabeth624]

Oh boy! I was wondering what the fate of those two empty vivariums would be!! Cuban anoles (false chameleons) would be super cool in those set-ups!

[@eddominates]

I see Cresties, I click. Simple as that.

[@frogpalpeeper4249]

Love your "handle". I too remember Boaty McBoatface. When I've eaten beans, I call myself? F4rty McF4rta$$.

[@eddominates]

@@frogpalpeeper4249 hah thank you, I was directly inspired by the boaty mcboatface fiasco

[@tiesvandijk127]

I'm a simple man, cresties, click, smile

[@jonathanb.7481]

could you create a spotify playlist with all the songs you listen to while scaping your tanks?

[@zaki_1337]

That would be very cool!

[@TobyCreates]

I think he listens to Viking metal/ war cries 😂

[@millie-mayprice891]

God I hope it's just like. Hardcore, hyper aggressive rap. That would be so funny 😂😂😂

[@prithvithakur7950]

@@millie-mayprice891 yeah he's so sweet imagining him listening to $uicideboy$ is hilarious

[@graysondidsomething8967]

Yes

[@benwillis3786]

Where's my random tanner head telling me to subscribe? I like those, and haven't found one yet

[@Pointpip]

Really tho! Where is playsand tanner?

[@eleventyfour227]

I'd like to be one of Tanner's animals, so I can be in a place where I can relax and see nice things.

[@kulsin5165]

It's simply beautiful. Everyone should look up to your builds, they are truly amazing.

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

They are beautiful, arent they!

[@TomoyoTatar]

Yes!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

Love these builds. The middle one is the best. The color pop from the bromeliad is very striking in the 3rd vivarium.The background came out great too. I am taking away some inspiration from here for a project of mine. Thanks!!!

[@leogeck7350]

Absolutely adore your designs! And I love how you show how you did it, you're the Bob Ross of animal enclosures, lol. I wish I had a workshop, I don't own many of the tools you use.

[@gvesc123]

I like the simplicity of this build. I mean I love the old builds, but this works for those still working out the kinks in the learning process.

[@allthewayup777]

I swear ...those geckos look truly happy in the homes you've made them.

[@jasonpushlife8787]

i find myself watching your videos right before i go to sleep abs end up falling asleep 5 minutes in… i go back and finish the video when i wake up… subscribed!

[@Seraphim013]

Out of all th geckos I've ever bred. Crested are by far my favorite. They're the most chill geckos.

[@ocxanamasternak6128]

This is so exciting. I've been thinking of getting a Chahoua. Love the video, great inspiration!

[@SerpaDesign]

They're pretty neat as well! I love all the NC geckos.

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

I love how much respect and care you have for your animals, you obviously love them. Your gecko's are beautiful.

[@freshboy3968]

The way you explained and put everything in together makes this one of your best videos.

[@ey8648]

I love how Serpa didn't just try to make beautiful tanks for KZbin clout and views, first and foremost he wanted to make sure the geckos were safe and could use the enclosure however they wanted. I respect that.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

So beautiful to watch someone do something so well and with so much respect. Joy to you and all who enjoy your work.

[@jfgaxeworks3447]

Tanner, it's like you're reading my mind all the time - I'll be thinking about making a purple foam/concrete viv background, haven't even started searching, and BOOM, you show up in my YT notifications building something similar. Nice work, as always.

[@imgonnabefree]

I'm pretty sure this is the only channel keeping me sane during covid.

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Purfect they almost look like 1 continous scape if not for the walls inbetween. I really like it!

[@tenchuu007]

Did not expect to see miniatures painting techniques here. Neat.

[@SmellyHawg]

I love your videos so much. Was watching aquarium co op live the other day and he was talking about you. Nice to see others showing you the respect you deserve

[@SerpaDesign]

What video I didn't see it?

[@SmellyHawg]

@@SerpaDesign time stamp 54:24 on his last live stream.

[@Summermon]

I can’t express enough how relaxing and fun your videos are. It brings me back to how much I loved when the science teacher would wheel in the cart and we’d watch some kind of educational something or other, and how fun it was to learn about biology and the world. Just pure joy. Thanks, man.

[@bobthesn1p3r46]

He’s so creative have no idea how he thinks of these things.

[@sebastian8922]

The detail put into these builds is insane

[@eddo00]

Who wouldnt want a shelf of geckos. Or The gecko shelf!!!

[@dokuhai]

Your work is so inspiring. It's so much fun to watch your builds come to life. Your cresties and gargoyle gecko will absolutely love the new homes you've built for them!!

[@Yolazonejevousaime]

I love the Mood that you're giving to ur vids... it smell like honnesty and good feelings

[@turningcursive2255]

I’ve had so much trouble with the coco husk on foam and am at the starting point of a huge rebuild/upgrade. Thank you so much for sharing this process! This gives me a lot to think about. Surprised to see you didn’t include cork hides but there’s so much coverage- these are great!

[@Realcookiesdontcrumble]

This video is probably the best crested gecko video on KZbin, seriously 👍

[@AnderRoquer]

This kind of videos really inspire me to make my own projects, thanks for this extraordinary work. Greetings from Mexico.

[@247cmbcmb]

I love these videos with the animals because I'm deathly afraid of a lot of them. I'm glad to see how calm they really can be

[@megannesbit4283]

I love how balance beauty with the needs of your animals, you always think of their needs first and manage to make something so beautiful that is pleasing and functional for both you and them. ❤️ Thank you!

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

I did that background technique for my brother's bearded dragons enclosure I made and it came out amazing. He can climb up both sides and the back and he loves it! It's a 4x2x2 wood enclosure. It is super time consuming, but the end result is perfect and looks so realistic to their natural environment! Okay, back to the video!

[@PageShearling]

You work so hard and it really pays off. It's like art with living creatures & plants.

[@heathgardner5105]

Coming home and watching your videos after school is a vibe and a half.

[@AmandaFlaggDesign]

Each enclosure is as beautiful and unique as their inhabitants

[@codypatterson5780]

I'm going to try this with my crested geckos . I'm sure they would love something like this . Great job 👏👍. One of my favorite builds without a doubt.

[@ssSnerson099]

These are some great builds! It would be so awesome to see the new caledonian geckos get taller enclosures in the new animal room

[@aronoiiel]

Its so easy to watch these videos and forget how many labor intensive hours it takes to creste such incredible enclosures. They are beautiful and your talent is uneivaled in the hobby for naturalistic enclosures.

[@bobeardington4044]

So awesome. If I’m ever half as good as Tanner I’ll be happy.

[@annmariebrei5468]

Got my first Crested gecko. Already want to give her a bigger set up. Thank you for the detailed build. I am not as talented as you but it does help to see you do it. Background was what I was struggling with.

[@xfatalxflawx]

I've been looking in to drylok backgrounds for a while. This looks like a much easier method than foaming and carving

[@lukestevens1870]

I find myself frequently Inspired by your work as I know so many others are, you're a true artist. As someone who works within the industry, I'd definitely recommend offering all of these guys uvb, or at least doing further research into the benefits. Great scapes as always.

[@viixby9481]

Luke is right, please do more research, unfortunately it's a common misconception that crestys dont need uvb or have no benefit from it, but show major health and behavior benefits such as activity with a UVB light providing about 5% uvb I recommend a Repti-Sun 5.0

[@nacho7614]

Beautiful! Love it T! Just saying Gecko makes me smile. Those geckos no doubt will love their new set up. 🦎💚

[@Chopawamsic]

Your Geckos are gorgeous and your tanks are masterfully created. I am so happy I found your channel on a 3 am youtube blackhole.

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Looking great man. Wish we were allowed Crested Gecko's in Australia, they look super cool!

[@bacon6496]

Yep me to

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

Velvet geckos are also very cool. Here they are quite rare, but they are in the same family as cresteds.

[@jerrydease1459]

*By Your Side* is Awesome Music @ the ending! I love it! 🎶 Thanks for the Exposure to it! And I love these builds for your pets! Anymore functional Paludariums or Waterfall Features in stocked Vivariums coming?

[@MarinaLeeAnne]

So beautiful! Henry's is also my favorite, the red really makes it pop!

[@virtualcowboy2379]

This gives me a ton of inspiration for my gargoyle gecko!! I want her to have a good amount of enrichment and fun in her enclosure. Your builds are always amazing, thank you for sharing them!

[@lindakaserman3462]

I don't own reptiles, but i do find them interesting. The other reason i love this channel is the way you take so much time to make the habitats good for the animals, but really attractive. Great job.

[@anesthetized7053]

Wow you really nailed that outro sequence tanner. Impeccable filming/editing/lighting and the music was great.

[@jordanrobinson6954]

Wow, the geckos and your setups are so beautiful! Thanks for showing us 😍

[@minkyglass5121]

I'm so grateful for your videos. I look forward to them like crazy. The shots at the end were stunning. And such beauty in those animals...

[@samfenton7818]

Everything you do is ridiculously high quality! Been following your channel for years and it keeps getting better

[@torquess454]

Absolutely love the background on these!! So doable for me! The silicone/coco fibre looked really messy and involved, carving ALL of the dried expanding foam for the silicon to stick etc, your enclosures are stunning, as usual Tanner, lucky lucky geckos, I’m learning everything I can from you about vivarium builds before I make my own and go pick my new gecko up from the breeder

[@braxtoncox1930]

I am so excited for this because the previous gecko builds have been my favorite on the channel!

[@Aaron48219]

Well done. Next time I build one, I'll be using the foam insulation board. Couple of tips...make sure to use food grade silicone. I forget which GE "version" it is, but it will say on the back of the tube. Personally, I would have put a bead around the edges to prevent any moisture from collecting behind the background.

[@tk2070]

That foam looks insanely good the rock style. You should add little caves and rooms for them to hide in that are like half foot little caves

[@AnubiteOnline]

Wondering: Has Tanner ever tried making a hexagonical or oddshaped terrarium? Mostly curious in how to cut the glass for that and what he'd stock it with

[@QueenofBeauty24]

I think he's made smaller vivariums but im not sure if he's ever added any animals besides maybe small inverts

[@plumtucker9514]

ive got a 10 gallon hex I'd love to use for frogs, was previously a betta home, but he passed after a freak weather storm popped the power for a week.

[@seasfas]

Looks like you have taken slices out of a jungle. Love your videos dude. calming and inspiring.

[@johnswensson6032]

Man, you’re so damn good at scaping the terriums! They look amazing and naturalistic. You make it seem so easy. If you ever will travel to Sweden (where I live) you must come and visit and help me scaping a terrarium. Take care my friend! John

[@lincolnturk2717]

I watch in awe every time I watch one of tanners videos!

[@aasshhh-]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. Just built a 30 gallon for my anole using the same supplies. Came out awesome!

[@chiko4536]

Convenient timing, i was actually just looking for guides on gargoyle geckos

[@Mr14mal02]

Tanner you should get a patreon! We'd love to support the work that you do

[@irenebencomo3809]

I like them. I think the gecko will love living in them. Great job

[@bradysemick112]

the ending was so pleasing, loved the vibe

[@jankhambrams]

Hey Tanner! Thank you for these wonderful videos. I look forward to them every Saturday, and seeing these come together is very satisfying to watch.

[@travispovey6225]

DUDE!!!! This is your best build yet!!!! I'm Blown away!!!

[@WisdomCalls]

I loved this video. I appreciated how you painted the background with dry lock. I’m going to have to try that with my next scape. Up till now I’ve just glued moss to cover my expanding foam. I like having more option.

[@madsmikkelsen5018]

Would love to see a updated animal room tour:))

[@kristyc1046]

Your channel and Troy's inspired me to make my own vivarium. I'm enjoying the process but appreciate the magic of editing.

[@ankhorman]

Never disappointed, another amazing habitat for the animals.

[@alexanderballance2996]

Don’t mind me. Just making another comment so that Tanner can have more money to make his amazing videos 😊.

[@doctornewbie8280]

Found this channel by a happy accident, really enjoy the narration and explanation for individual steps and the methodology for each individual setups. Very excited for future updates.

[@lamecow21]

Looking forward to the build for the plywood tanks

[@graefx]

After seeing your big move video, I've binging information on crested geckos. If I ever have a house, I think I might have to build a home for one.

[@bluesnake198]

Your videos are of such high quality and they are always so enjoyable and educational. Thanks for detailing every step of the process 🌱

[@agathascott6146]

There's something magical about this video, more magical that is. Loved the montage at the end!

[@noagregoir]

I love how every single sett up is different. Love you !!!

[@CJ23taylor-animales]

Tanner you need to make a series were people make a setup blueprint that they want you to create and you create it for them and then see there reaction once your finished!!!!

[@SerpaDesign]

Could be cool, but we gotta use blueprint loosely. I don't even do that for my own setups.

[@gvesc123]

@@SerpaDesign what about we throw you an idea and once in a while you make a video on that build? Like your the first channel I seen a temperate vivarium build, I dont mind seeing another build on that. Or what about a savanna vivarium build or a arid vivarium build. It could even just be a mini series on terrarium builds that I can build upon ideas for a vivarium. Like your old how to series.

[@taylor5248]

It could be that we vote on the materials and you make something with those?

[@650RepzOFC]

Please upload other plywood diy vids. If you have any from 10 gallons to 40 gallons that would be great ☺️👍🏼. Love your content and your attention to detail.

[@evahxh]

i see lots of people skip over the drybrushing, it really brings out so much texture

[@jefffarr4219]

Yo tanner, I think your company is headed places- in a big way! I’m confident Serpa design is on its’ way to being a household name as the reptile industry grows. Keep up the legendary work, brotha! You’re work has inspired thousands🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TomoyoTatar]

This is exactly what I wanted ♡ yup have a few schefflerras ...they just keep growing forever... I enjoyed this throughly. Your tanks and geckos are beautiful!

[@curtiss.arnold1318]

I have two golden geckos that recently laid eggs and I have a hard time optimizing humidity within the terrarium. I'm keeping up on misting them but they're currently in a small, 10 gallon high basic kit that I got when I picked them up from a friend's rescue. So, I intend to make a similar terrarium setup to yours so they have more space, better humidity and a more natural environment as opposed to the plastic plants and low lying perch areas. Already subbed, have been for some time and I really appreciate the in depth step by step because it means I can get an idea of how long it'll take. Thinking of asking my dad to assist and am looking forward to a fun project. Thanks for providing a basis for my next project!

[@willyroo8570]

Honestly your videos are so immersive that I was surprised you didn't say thanks when I liked and subscribed.

[@nicholaschan4987]

These are amazing, I am planning to make a planted vivarium thanks to your inspiration! Wish me luck.....

[@avaogara]

love cresties , I own one n yes it's addicting .. love your enclosures...more the plants the better right

[@tracybowling97]

They are very lucky to have such beautiful homes! You are a good pet daddy!

[@johnc.5433]

You're incredible! This is amazing, and awe inspiring honestly. You can tell you love what you do, and love your animals.

[@greenmachinesweden]

You are a true artist, everything you do is amazing, this one as well. Thanks for spending time to share with us! Stay safe.

[@mrhenk007]

Wow, some beautiful close up shots man. I could watch that all day!

[@ellethecryptid]

Hi Tanner! I love this build and you inspire me to build my own bio active terrarium! I also think it would be cool if you converted a lava lamp into a terrarium!

[@avilacanario]

I just about, enjoy all of your videos. Always wait for the weekends mornings. Thank you...

[@stampinturtles]

Love the look of these three. Amazing job! Have you ever thought about doing a baby box turtle terrarium? I have 3 babies (quarter size) in a 20 gallon fish tank. I wanted to add a water feature.

[@SWJessika]

Thanks for making stuff like this and taking all the time to edit and make it informative and entertaining

[@M00Nkat_]

I am so happy to have found your channel. Your videos are educational as well as relaxing. Your work is amazing and everything looks extremely professional. Phenomenal work.

[@UKFishCam]

These are so cool, can’t wait to try and make something like this myself

[@kenziesickafoose1391]

Same but Idek where to start lol