DIY Skyscraper Paludarium With Moss Waterfall

[@SerpaDesign]

What do you think of the final product? I really like how this one turned out. Also, what would you stock it with? As I said I already have inhabitants for it, but I'm open to suggestions. I could always put them elsewhere.

[@sweeflyboy]

First

[@everettjones1975]

Are u putting any up for sale?

[@lustgas3440]

Looks great!

[@GoCatsFilbert]

It’s awesome!

[@fishadventure6862]

That's looks really natural like you took a peace of nature and put it in the tank

[@attackhelicopter2923]

Given the minimalist variety of flora, maybe shrimp. As they wouldn't divert the eye too much away from the hardscape; ghost and black shrimp specifically could really compliment the darker colors too.

[@plippilp2888]

This. Was going to suggest something like what the channel 'Foo The Flowerhorn' has in their tank. Maybe a few shrimp of different colors.

[@mscalucas]

Wouldn't shrimp have the ability to climb out of the tank?

[@TheScienceguy77]

@@mscalucas They generally don't go too far up or away from water. At worst they'd get in the overflows.

[@mrbee5956]

my channel has this caption but unfortunately no one is watching me :(

[@jrdn_grdnr]

Mr Bee I’m sorry but who asked?

[@HUKIT.]

You said the tank “turned out very well” was a massive understatement, it’s absolutely gorgeous.

[@AntsCanada]

This looks awesome! A small school of micro rasbora would be awesome here! ❤

[@DragonMG2]

Hi antscanada I'm a big fan of your Channel I was wondering if you could see more videos about some other animals than the Phoenix Empire I mean they're awesome but I kind of want to see updates on your other animals. Also I think you vampire crab tank might be a little too small I saw that video and I really liked it and I actually did a bunch of research on vampire crabs and it seems the tank is a little too small from what I've heard you can keep 6 in a 10 gallon tank I don't know maybe it's just the video making it look smaller. Again really like your Channel

[@nullsnaggle5198]

Eyyyyyyy ants Canada 😜👍

[@Dumpylongstockings]

😱

[@sjrjfndn]

@Otterslayer010 dude your literally like 7 why the hell you lying

[@sly-fi6502]

Micro tiger rasbora or some boraras 😍

[@bigboodrew]

The fact that you repurposed an old Tank AND showed us how to do it makes this video even more amazing. When I watch some of the “Officially Trained Professionals” Videos, I never think, “I can do that”. But when I’m watching your videos, I now know I can. The ideas are flooding into my head and I can’t wait to make something like this, THANK YOU!! Keep up the beautiful work.

[@Littlewings1211]

Damn that is just stunning 😍 I love the simplicity of all the wood and rock at the bottom against the beautiful foliage at the top, it's like a tiny slice of tropical jungle in your house! You are seriously talented.

[@SerpaDesign]

That's the look I was going for. A little rectangle cut straight from the bank of a body of water.

[@Littlewings1211]

@@SerpaDesign you absolutely nailed it. This is truly beautiful.

[@hippyface123]

I lost my dog a few days ago in a horrible way and the only thing I’ve been able to do to get my mind off of it is watch your videos, I love your content so much and starting my own project will be so helpful

[@christinescott5002]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog. :(

[@owencanter6355]

This scape is my favorite you’ve ever built. I love the contrast between the deep red brown color of the wood and the black lava rocks.

[@emilyhawley774]

Is anyone else here just as mesmerized as me by how absolutely genius Tanner is? Absolutely brilliant.

[@Emg2463]

Corydoras hastatus and or jade snake endlers might look nice in there. Maybe a couple of little stone catfish to clean the bottom.

[@zafishguy5166]

Any of the dwarf cories or dwarf otocinclus would work maybe ember tetras

[@zafishguy5166]

Grear recomendation on stone cats most people ignore them

[@Emg2463]

@@zafishguy5166 yeah...I like cories, I mentioned the dwarf cories because they tend to stay at the mid level rather than the bottom like the other cories.

[@mollyallen2400]

Endlers great idea! Lovely!

[@declan99]

Moss is such a beautiful and heavily underrated plant. There's so many things you can do with it. I have no idea why so many people see it as a pest. Thank you for promoting moss!

[@relevantreptiles]

Absolutely a piece of natures art in your home. You have a gifted eye and talent. Keep up the excellent work bro, your a innovator in the trade and hobby. 🤙🏼

[@CritterLizard]

I was going to follow the most basic Internet tutorials, but your videos have opened my eyes to so many other possibilities and saved me so much trouble. Thank you for sharing your amazing work!

[@aurora_dawn123]

That looks amazing, I think it needs some cherry shrimp, chilli rasboras, Malaysian trumpet snails, and dwarf anchor cats.

[@janicemorelock5791]

Tanner, if you had a studio and gave lessons my husband would be in so much trouble.....I love your imagination, and that you can bring it to life. I can think of some things I would love to see, with no way to express it. You are blessed...

[@vampgaia]

Wow! Just wow! I love how you have the wood coming from the side not the top. It's a beautiful set up. I look forward to seeing it grow in.

[@claireeberry23]

Rabbit foot fern was an excellent choice for this scape. It’s so enjoyable watching you build these miniature worlds. Thank you!

[@chuckfarlie6133]

WOW. When I first started watching the video, I had some reservations how this would turn out… But the end result is absolutely amazing.

[@corylcreates]

I love your upcycled projects! It's so nice to see things get repurposed and reused for new life.

[@kiasfishies]

4 minutes in and I just want to say thank you so much for being thorough and walking us through how easy this can be 🥰💕 much appreciated

[@MoonlightDivinity]

I absolutely love your creations!! I had a great time on Mothers Day making terrariums with my 16yo son! I was telling my 21yo daughter about your channel..didn't even know she was already subscribed! Haha! As the owner of a tiling company, I would like to offer a tip for getting a perfect silicone finish. Before wiping the excess silicone off, use a spray bottle with just a few drops of dish liquid in it, this will stop the silicone from smearing on the glass. Make sure your silicone bead is hard against both pieces of glass with no gaps, and only spray away from your next join (ensuring no overspray on your next joint..if you do get overspray, wipe with metho before continuing) also using a popsicle stick instead of your finger will give a cleaner cut. If you have a play with this technique you will get very clean, barely visible silicone joins 😀 You can also spray your tick with the liquid so that the silicone doesn't stick to it when you take the excess silicone out of the joint. The corners are a little trickier as you don't want to take too much silicone out with your stick. (I hope this makes sense)

[@kiernanscanlon8965]

Really love this one, very creative with the moisture wicking mesh! I'll have to try it. The airplants seem out of place to me, but that may just be because I'm not the biggest fan of them. Personally, I think I would try a cluster of small orchids in their place.

[@cooperolm9687]

I tend to find the airplanes look strange in tropical setups, probably because most of the common tillandsia people get are from fairly arid environments.

[@julz63]

Another awesome setup Tanner 💚 I really like the simplicity of the underwater scape, and the all the greenery at the top of the waterfall.

[@Lastman737]

Beautiful setup! I'd love to see some crayfish or something river themed in this tank. Keep up the awesome work!

[@ImHavingaCoronary]

I was thinking Crayfish too.

[@colterthompson6846]

WOW the way you repurposed that old tank is very useful to a future project I've got coming up. Great upcycle!

[@djpseudoname2023]

Hey Tanner, I’ll have to get back to you on what to stock this masterpiece with but for now, as always, amazing work. We need more men like you in public schools to educate middle and high school students on your many talents, get them from in front of the television and video games and out doors exploring nature and using their hands building things and discovering those hidden talents. Looking forward to receiving the 🔔 notification for your next video.

[@edgardner6798]

Beautiful as always. As in all projects, art, decorating, furniture making, terrariums etc, the golden rule is, ‘It’s all in the preparation’. The fun part only starts at the end.

[@SILVERSLY80]

This is my favorite one you’ve ever done. It’s breathtaking. Stunning. Wish I could make this exact one myself. Have you ever thought about doing giveaways for some of your creations? Keep up the fantastic work.

[@NeoNovastar]

Good LORD I wish i could purchase this one. The roots, the lava rock, the beautiful ferns, it all came together and looks incredible

[@AmazingDavidIllusionist]

This is absolutely amazing ! Definately on my ' I have to build this ' list !

[@SerpaDesign]

Go for it!

[@paulschatz479]

I always feel weird commenting on old videos but i really enjoy your videos! I wish I had the time and resources and space to do what you do! Keep up the awesome work my friend!

[@roguewolf7053]

I only recently found this channel & have been watching many of the older videos. Both for inspiration/education & bc they’re just so relaxing to watch. As for commenting on older videos…look at it this way. Liking, sharing & commenting on even older videos increases how often they’re suggested to other viewers either as random suggestions or especially to others watching similar videos on other channels. So ultimately by commenting you’re helping support a creator/channel you enjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@queso_and_dragons]

I don't know how you keep coming up with these ideas, but I am blown away each and every week

[@JocePRNoff]

Toujours aussi somptueux 😍👌 Je te suis depuis quelques années, j'adore toujours autant ce que tu crée ❤️ je te fais même de la publicité sur les forums français tellement que j'adore ce que tu fais 👌

[@SerpaDesign]

Merci!

[@JocePRNoff]

Ah mais tu parles Français ? Je ne savais pas, je ne pensais même pas que tu m'aurais répondu 😍 Je suis super fan de tes créations, j'ai même reproduit chez moi un de tes petits terrarium à partir d'un aquarium transformé, du même style que celui que tu viens de présenter mais avec une porte qui se ferme à la verticale 👌 En tout cas merci de nous faire rêver en nous partageant ta créativité et ton style ❤️

[@dylan2478]

Joce PRN ✓ no, c’est probably le only word he can say en français. Ou Google translate, c’est also un possibilité 😂

[@JocePRNoff]

@@dylan2478 ah ok 😉

[@ifyouwoooshmeyouhavesmallp7603]

@@dylan2478 that's the best french i have ever heard😂

[@deynaweatherly4331]

Fresh water shrimp, ghost shrimp, cherry, wait! No! Bamboo shrimp, I had one once and it was soooo cool to watch. It's a filter feeder and when it feeds, it fans out one arm of beautiful black fans to catch the stuff in the current, ( like that of a certain waterfal...)while nibbling on what it caught with the previous one. Really a truly beautiful creature and would look so nice in this tank!they will also filter feed off any fish food you might use if you choose to house fish. I love your videos

[@cheepymcpeepy]

I'm a simple girl. I see a SerpaDesign video, I click.

[@danielbutterworth5348]

Cheepy McPeepy your a prev

[@kritz480z]

Daniel Butterworth you’re* ;)

[@cheepymcpeepy]

Daniel Butterworth perhaps you don't know what that word means

[@8rynjar]

​@@cheepymcpeepy Are you suggestin you're a perv beyond the scope he has for pervs? Cause thats RAD. Im down with a toothbrush in the brown!!

[@Emily-yq4bl]

wow the cleanness and professionalism of this is incredible !

[@robertthompsonii6657]

Tanner will soon be saying “ Ran out of space guys, I have to expand and get an art studio now. Stay tuned for gallery grand opening.”

[@benjaminrapp7418]

I'm sure he could find a fan or two willing to donate a little space to display his art. 😉

[@Drewdapew]

I just started my own terrarium. Didn’t watch a lot of videos just wanted to figure it all out myself. Your Chanel is fun and really fascinating:)

[@CJCJCJCJ]

Love it. Also how many bottles of that foam do you go through in a year man?

[@SerpaDesign]

Maybe 10 or so.

[@ItsExtraCelestial]

"Or so" 😂

[@1014p]

SerpaDesign that’s a lot less than I originally thought. Though if you begin making many of these projects to display then sell. Might double the volume needed. Wondering if since the announcement that was the plan.

[@adrienpages1819]

It's amazing what you're doing ... you're definitely the best paludarium channel ever seen ! Thank you so for all the details you give making this, and for species of plants you are using. Thank you very much

[@troyblueearth7450]

African dwarf frogs I believe that’s what they’re called. they’re fully aquatic

[@fallen_leaves1674]

They could jump out. I had that problem before

[@0BlackFang0DaKid]

This is beautiful, I recently set up a terrarium business locally in Jamaica and I'm learning so much, especially on how to improve my quality of work and make customers even happier. Thanks for taking the time to show the world your wonderful work Serpa!

[@yourlocaltoad5102]

Thats super cool. I‘ve been thinking about starting a small business for fully scaped terrariums here in austria. I wish you and your business all the best

[@peteriverson4682]

What about floating plants ? That’s usually a Serpa-staple :) Stocking Recommendations: Endlers, guppies, or lampeyes.... although no heater here so maybe white clouds ? Then Amano shrimp or one dwarf crayfish (not sure of temperature needs for that).

[@tvannieuwenhuijzen4107]

You see how little water there is right?

[@peteriverson4682]

Fish Keeper true, it’s only about 7.5 gallons (12x12x12). Correct me if I am mistaken - wouldn’t you say that all the fish species I mentioned could be kept in a small group in 7.5 gallons? (As Single species - not all together.)

[@tvannieuwenhuijzen4107]

@@peteriverson4682 and now take away the hardscape, substrate and plants, you are left with about 5 gallons, which is too small for guppies, lampeyes, White clouds and amano shrimp, now dwarf crayfish and endlers are two valuable options, 1 dwarf crayfish needs 5 gallons of water and at least 3 different hides,1 crayfish would be an option however not recommended, endlers can be put into a 5 gallon but they need horizontal space which is not something this paludarium provides, the only stocking you could work with in this paludarium is a betta (if there is a heater and the flow isn't too great) or small shirmp

[@matthewtucker2103]

I love this design. Recently at work I managed to obtain a master control panel for an automated system. I've gutted the panel, removing everything that was in it. It's like a refrigerator cabinet. I plan on building a terrarium in it, and this video is perfect inspiration for what I can do with it.

[@willp4918]

Instead of “damp sphagnum moss”. I heard “DAMN sphagnum moss”. SErpa got gangsta.

[@jmarshal]

That dragon root is absolutely beautiful. It contrasts so well with the stone and then the bright greens of the foliage. Great job 👍

[@FireoftheGreeks]

Trying to figure a way to talk you out of this one, it's amazing!

[@SerpaDesign]

Lol as in you want to buy it?

[@FireoftheGreeks]

@@SerpaDesign If that's what it takes LOL

[@-8_8-]

It's really been fun watching Tanner over the years go from an invintive diy maker to a professional.

[@commentary_comments5516]

5 views 6 likes ,yes KZbin

[@emelynrudalavage]

I have watched all your videos over and over again and I still don’t understand how you make such beautiful masterpieces! Tanner, you are amazing and you always inspire me to make my own pieces even if they don’t turn out as well as yours! Thank you for giving me another great Saturday project!

[@SerpaDesign]

Glad to be an inspiration. We all start somewhere, keep going!

[@emielschotvanger3708]

I love that the hardscape continues underwater, keen up the good work

[@TnyTV]

The waterfall tank you made is so beautiful. Your hands that make these wonderful tanks must be magical hands! I saw your video well. Have a nice day.

[@mrdavisrd]

That is an absolutely amazing paludarium. I am astounded by your creativity, especially since at the start I assumed you would just cut the frame off, not cut the glass! Very nice.

[@gungnirlokison7916]

I love it. That black lava rock really sets the dragon root off.

[@operator8181]

Looks awesome, I think keeping the bottom 'simple' was a good way to go. Can't wait to see the residents.

[@benjidavis1662]

Again. Another Breathtaking Paladarium. I love when you create waterfalls and water features in your scapes. I so cant wait to see this when it is fully matured and with lifestock. AMAZING!!!!!

[@fweeduff]

At first I thought you were following a guide, then I realized you ARE the guide! Awesome work!

[@dawnt6791]

LOVE this. One of these days I'll get brave enough to try repurposing one or two of my old unused tanks (they leak!) for something like this. Haven't gotten brave enough to work with glass to dismantle those tanks yet.

[@eva2k0]

You are one of my favorite artists on youtube. I've had the pleasure of watching your channel grow from ~1k subscribers to over half a million. Your skills have definitely grown over the years and it's been amazing to watch you work. Thank you for all the awesome ideas and content.

[@educostanzo]

Absoutely stunning! The vertical perspective, the use of dark colored materials and the balance of having a lot of plants on the top and few plants in the bottom gives a really cool dimension to it. It really looks like a place that's going on for a long time.

[@anthonyechevarria5485]

Great idea for an old tank. This build has given me ideas and some motivation to re-purpose one of mine. I also like how you put a lot of detail into the waterfall and background and decided not to cover it. 👍 👌

[@justynbecker9062]

Another amazing design. You should put small black trim around the edges of the glass. Add some kind of exotic small fish with color. Love your work. I hope to one day make something similar.

[@chaseroyell7227]

Very beautiful. I could stare at it for hours. Peaceful and relaxing.

[@amphistudio]

Oh my goodness, I just stumbled upon your channel and I am MESMERIZED. I'll be spending the next several hours/days watching every video. I absolutely adore how this one is half above the water, and how the top half is completely open. I can't wait to see what you eventually put in there! Thank you so much for sharing your creative and beautiful ideas with us!

[@JimMeeker]

I really like this build. Especially since I have a bunch of old tanks sitting around doing nothing. I kind of like the idea of doing a freshwater clam tank similar to this.

[@ajira11]

I usually do not comment on anything but thank you for all you are doing Tanner ! You are so inspirational! I started to build terrariums and bioactive enclosure after watching your channel and can't stop

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I don't know how I missed this one .. this is one of the greatest tutorials I've ever seen!❤️❤️

[@fortizart]

It's beautiful, and want to add that your videos are very meditative and relaxing to watch. Cheers, and looking forward to your upcoming projects.

[@niallslivingart3592]

I love the creepy look of the dragon root going back into the shadowed area. I also like tall setups with all of the different layers of growth.

[@connihinkel7295]

I really like this one! I prefer the more lightly planted/more natural looking setups. I'd like to see shrimp & a small school of tetras, maybe rasbora tetras. Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@va2gin]

Thank You so much for this video. I am trying to put together a terrarium from an old fish tank. I put it on end and added plexiglass to the top/front. I am trying to make a tank for orchids and other tropical plants. It helped so much in how I could add locations for plants in the top area of the tank as well as added texture.

[@aSinisterKiid]

This is a beautiful tank. I really like the Dragon wood all over, its such a cool visual dressing. It would be kinda neat to see some Piranhas in this tank.

[@csebastian71]

Amazing!! Hope to see more vertical builds. You make it look so natural.

[@LPdedicated]

I actually have an old aquarium and my friend has gotten really into this type of thing as of late. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ShinigamiofExcellence]

I'd LOVE to see what you ended up stocking this with. I really love how it came out. It gave me a cindery/firey feel, even though it's a water feature? Really freakin cool.

[@jaggery77]

Really liked this setup and project goal. Perfect scene pace and showcasing style as usual since we’ve seen many of the processes before. Even those that haven’t seen it all in detail would understand this in a great way. Great way to show the growing fabric and a “quick” glue way for the moss to be attached. Too bad there’s no fast forward growth button as a viewer haha. Would love to see how this tank grows into itself. I liked the more minimal choice for the planting in the water region. It’s a great build I could see many doing since the waterfall aspect is very reachable for folks wanting a great vertical scene. Thanks again for you hard work and planning with great filming and editing as usual.

[@voz5585]

I would use black silicone sealant on the glass Love this design. That dragon root really is the highlight.

[@kunuelo5576]

Really love this one Tanner, I imagine an over floaded rainforest floor when I look at it. Really love your work. ☮

[@stevendownes7907]

WHAT DO I THINK OF THE FINAL PRODUCT , WELL YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME ,IT'S AN AMAZING PIECE OF WORKMANSHIP AND TALENT , EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PIECE IS JUST PERFECT....GREAT VIDEO ..👍👍👍

[@wiqklxz8785]

Finally another amazing project from serpa! I cannot wait to see what tanner does next, this was incredible. I have recently got into building bioactive terrariums myself. And as I have got into them two months in, a reptile and terrarium shop has opened up in my local high street and I have been there twice in two days. It is so interesting and the owners know everything about terrariums! What perfect timing!

[@Shaden0040]

This one is so nice. Maybe Badis or Dario pair, with some shrimp culls to give the Badis/Dario pair some live food in their shrimplets. You might want to add a simple regular and dwarf hair grass along the back of the aquarium part of the tank, with the dwarf hair grass in front of the taller hair grass. Also a half dozen fresh water clams and some live daphnia would be nice to see, too.

[@thesalviniadude3882]

Watching you design paludariums never gets old!

[@kylefenrick7842]

I love the inclusion and detail of two bio systems working together. Thank you for being an inspiration Namaste 🙏

[@helloworlditsme9964]

This is an amazing tank indeed. Given the minimalistic planting in the water area and also having considered the colour layout I would've kept here some dwarf puffers - they would've looked amazing ine here in my opinion! Regardless of what you'll put here, I'm sure it will look amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@cyndifoore7743]

This is one of your best I think. The dragon wood really draws the eyes to every corner of this scape. Can’t wait to see what fish you choose. I was thinking of neon tetras, a small school of them.

[@iangoodwin1839]

A bright red beta would complement the reddish wood and the darker lava rock really well. It would also stand out in the slightly taned water. If the beta is big enough the flow wouldn’t bother him

[@Fonske]

Wow. What an awesome design! So simple, elegant and relaxing! Calls for a simple, elegant, and relaxed inhabitant too, I think. My candidate would be a single round biggish light-colored snail. Somehow the way snails move seems very fitting to the way the design feels, and the striking hardscape can easily stand a pretty strong distraction from it. Definitely not a place for a bunch of ever-busy shrimp! :)

[@donenglish7572]

You are so incredibly creative. Makes me want to build a few things of my own. Your vids are also a huge stress reliever. We could use more of that these days.

[@kayladevault1982]

I love how thorough you are in every single video!!

[@missginger8896]

I really like your set up. I'm new to your channel, and lack vision to do anything so elaborate yet, but I'm learning a lot from your videos.

[@lisajohnson1563]

Another beautiful creation. Love the contrast of textures, the scale, the verticality. You are the king!

[@valerietruett1930]

I liked the final product. I'm currently looking for something similar in height and dimension for making into a crabitat. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@GlitzyWitch]

Absolutely stunning, Moss and waterfalls, beautiful 😍

[@zelousfoxtrot3390]

I love the way you work so hard to make it a sustainable moss-growing area. I've seen others here who just slap the moss on all sorts of rocks, and you think- how is that ever going to get any water? Are you planning on spraying it 3 times a day? They obviously are just building for a one time show. Probably dead in a week.

[@kellyobrien1503]

Loved the editing for the end card. Super serene! I think a beta might look nice in this scape. A pop of color for your eye to follow around those lower detailed areas, and since they like to rest on things. I just picture the little guy resting on the roots you made looking so calm in this environment.

[@mMeFlora]

i think the tillandsia detail is a cute lil highlight in this setup great work as always!

[@bgabriellan7176]

Wow! I am thoroughly impressed! I was thinking maybe some rummy nose and a beautiful male Betta and maybe even add a female. BTW, love that you truly explain how you made this.

[@lawdoglivinglife7604]

Really like this one. I think I'd put a few glowlight tetra in it, their orange stripe would pop just enough but not too much to focus you fully on the fish, might need to add a small heater though for them as they like it a bit warmer, around 80F. Anyway, great setup as always and giving me all kinds of ideas once I get a chance to get out again and get some supplies.

[@evanaraujo5329]

Just discovered your channel!! How have I not come across this?! You’re an extremely talented individual. Very knowledgeable at his craft.

[@alabasterkros]

Salutation, A fine piece indeed! Moss and Ferns are my all time favorites. I really love the way you formed this tropical like skyscraper! Thanks Tanner. ✌