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

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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?

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BigBadJohn2]

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?

[@BigBadJohn2]

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

[@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.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

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

[@windsthatblowby]

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

[@freshboy3968]

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

[@tenchuu007]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Yolazonejevousaime]

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

[@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.

[@allthewayup777]

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

[@tinamarieussery3063]

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

[@sebastian8922]

The detail put into these builds is insane

[@travispovey6225]

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

[@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!!

[@Seraphim013]

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

[@Miguel-po3pj]

From personal experience, my geckos do drink from water bowls. While they do like to sip water from the leaves the water might dry up by the time they wake up. I always leave a water bowl to give them the option to drink and maintain humidity. I have caught them drinking from their bowls before.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@mrpushlife]

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!

[@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.

[@Mr14mal02]

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

[@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

[@Realcookiesdontcrumble]

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

[@samfenton7818]

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

[@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

[@PageShearling]

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

[@MarinaLeeAnne]

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

[@xfatalxflawx]

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

[@ValdemarARR]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@anesthetized7053]

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

[@bobeardington4044]

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

[@bobthesn1p3r46]

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

[@bradysemick112]

the ending was so pleasing, loved the vibe

[@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

[@jordanrobinson6954]

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

[@noagregoir]

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

[@braxtoncox1930]

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

[@miquelangelcarreto6512]

i have been waiting this project for a long time, and the waiting was worth it!! great job tanner!!

[@agathascott6146]

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

[@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!

[@lincolnturk2717]

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

[@SWJessika]

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

[@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.

[@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. 🦎💚

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrKhaern]

I love watching your videos, some of the names of the plants really make me smile. I swear you make some of the funnier ones up to see who's paying attention but you say them with such a straight voice its hard to tell :P

[@SerpaDesign]

I don't make them up 😂

[@heathgardner5105]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

Hey dude, I'm loving your new cinematics, brilliant :) it goes without saying about your brilliant Vivs etc too

[@aasshhh-]

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

[@ankhorman]

Never disappointed, another amazing habitat for the animals.

[@greghoffstadt667]

Love the setup(s). Love to see that you respect your animals

[@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.

[@mrhenk007]

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

[@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.

[@tortoisetarzan]

Wow we got lucky with this upload!

[@bdbdavis2000]

I only just finished my crested gecko enclosure, I was following your original video of Henry's enclosure as a guide (But inside an Exoterra)and it turned out amazingly! but I agree with the background, it was very messy, time consuming and the gecko slips on it, Ill definitely be using the technique you used here in future projects!

[@SerpaDesign]

Those methods definitely produce good results as well and have their place. I think using a combination of methods is the way to go.

[@UKFishCam]

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

[@kenziesickafoose1391]

Same but Idek where to start lol

[@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.

[@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

[@irenebencomo3809]

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

[@madsmikkelsen5018]

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

[@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.

[@chiko4536]

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

[@brookeholly9888]

My dude this is exactly what I needed! I’ve been wanting my crested’s tank to look better and I’ve been rewatching your old ones but dang! Great coincidence!

[@SerpaDesign]

I got you!

[@kiwidude402]

This is awesome well done dude :D

[@seasfas]

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

[@jaystube7713]

Love the set ups. Great job!!

[@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!

[@noearellano4824]

Great video man! You inspire me. It's so satisfying to watch. So dedicated

[@shelbyholden1865]

Absolutely love it! I had a little feeling in my gut you were going to do something with the geckos for this because I remembered there were three and you have a tendency to do subtle patterns in your multi tank racks

[@johnc.5433]

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

[@Skochel]

It would incredibly helpful if you start putting the products youre using in the descriptions of your videos. Other channels that do this have an elevated interactivity experience

[@SerpaDesign]

Done.

[@romeisgod]

3 amazingly beautiful vivariums! awesome video!

[@thexyz8429]

bro youve made me love this kind of stuff. im trying to decide on a first build, and im excited to start my research and planning

[@lamecow21]

Looking forward to the build for the plywood tanks

[@avilacanario]

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

[@eddo00]

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

[@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.

[@bluesnake198]

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

[@kristyc1046]

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