Suriname Toad (Pipa pipa) Breeding Tank Setup

Last year I got a pair of Suriname Toads (Pipa pipa). I named them Pancake can Flapjack. Initially, I kept them in a quarantine thank, but after a few months, I got them set up in a 75 gallon aquarium. They did really well in there, but I noticed something...
Every now and again I would catch the toads in amplexus. This means they have the likelihood of breeding at some point. I'm not sure if it will happen or not, but if it does, they would benefit from a taller tank. So, I decided to make a new one.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 Trypophobia Warning
0:36 Intro cont.
1:29 Drilling Tank
3:48 Installing Bulkheads
4:16 Installing Backgrounds
7:54 Adding Hardscape
9:02 Building Filtration (DIY Sump)
10:56 Tank Specs and Hardware
13:25 Adding Leaves
13:51 Adding Plants
14:12 Lighting and Stand
14:52 Design Recap
15:08 Adding Toads
16:57 Outro
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[@SerpaDesign]

What do you think of the new setup? I think it's a lot better than the previous two and it appears that the toads enjoy it as well. Also, what do you think I should do in their old 75 Gallon Aquarium (48" x 18" x 21")? Let me know! Have a great weekend!

[@AquariumsandTerrariums]

hope you had a awesome thanksgiving tanner. good idea with the small sump tank looks amazing that wood is a eye catcher

[@het10baugh78]

The only thing that comes to my mind for the 75 is to make a bog-style tank. I feel if anyone can do it's you

[@marcelbesters538]

maybe do an loach tank because loaches are always active

[@mrfish.-]

75 gallon ideas I would like you to try -Angel fish only tank -discus fish community -female betta sorority -live bearer breeding tank -African cichlid setup -a single Oscar -A bunch of tiger barbs -rainbow fish -big nano community with a bunch of nano fish.

[@roceifin]

do an underwater cave scape with a moss feature on top

[@eliza00]

I think it would be cool to do a “day in the life” video where you showcase what all you do for your animals/tanks on a daily basis. I’m curious about how much time you spend daily just doing maintenance, feedings, etc.

[@NitroxNova]

I'd like to see that too!

[@powerpetfreak23]

I concur!

[@AmazingDavidIllusionist]

I agree !!

[@YoitsLeilani1]

This would be super cool:)

[@Alowe25]

Well for my 26 animals to feed water clean and play with takes about 2 or 3 hours every other day

[@ohrats731]

I love seeing you next to the toads. I hadn’t realized how big they’d gotten without size reference! I also love the 110 dimensions. I want one! lol. Although I’m probably too short to work with it without dunking my whole head in when trying to reach the bottom 😂

[@elizabethhusser8942]

I had a 45gal and couldn't even reach the bottom 😭😭 it was nowhere near as tall as this, I'd need those dinosaur grabbers you see at amusement parks 😂

[@SerpaDesign]

I know isn't it crazy?! I didn't realize how small they were when I got them until I watched the old footage 😂 Lol looks like it's time to get a snorkel and goggles 😉

[@apeman9238]

@@SerpaDesign why have you called me...a Surinamese 🇸🇷?

[@sxesilverado05]

You should do the dart frogs you've always wanted with some mourning geckos in the 75, that would be awesome to see

[@set_blocks]

Yes definitely!!

[@salvi1398]

Yh I swear the dart frogs were meant to come ages ago. I really want tanner to get some

[@jenzpenz7835]

Wow! Tanner, your builds keep getting better and better, cooler and with more creativity! All your well-seasoned abilities and skills from the overall years of experience makes this build especially impressive. At least, that is what I think of this amazing home for your toads.

[@Daotran20]

I love viet nam🙁

[@Daotran20]

I,m from vietnam

[@JPR2OOO]

Thank you so much for the Trypophobia warning! I love these toads and all your projects but it's incredibly difficult for me to look at that part (it's dumb and irrational) but the fact that you thought to put a warning really means a lot and it means I don't have to worry when watching any of your videos that involve these toads.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Just wanted to say that it's not irrational at all. In fact, it's been theorised to be an evolutionary biological response based on a repulsion for things that are likely to be linked to mydriasis (maggot infestations), skin lesions/infections, etc. as the repulsion for them makes it far less likely that you will go near the things that will trigger them. It just so happens that people with a typical trypophobic response (primarily revulsion rather than actively fearful) tend to have that reaction to "harmless" things as well, rather than just the obvious infestations and infections that bother non-trypophobic people.

[@daniellecasale6896]

I love what thought you've put into their setup. I feel it's essential that captive animals can be allowed to pursue all their natural drives, and you go out of your way to enable a very wholesome life for these critters in a way that is also gorgeous for us! I'm totally staggered by these suriname toads. They're incredible. I'm going to start attempting to emulate some of your easier builds for the sake of my tropical houseplants (I live in an arid environment) but I hope someday I can provide habitats for interesting animals like you do!

[@jeffpark9189]

I really appreciate seeing examples of tempered and nontempered glass. I've shattered some significant pieces, including the bottom piece of 75 gallon aqueon like you did a while ago, Tanner. It's pretty devastating when that happens, like my dreams shatter with the glass 😢 When I've tried researching how to tell the difference, there's not a whole lot of solid examples.

[@melaniep.]

I've no idea if i have trypophobia. I can't stand to see such things that trigger it but at the same time i can't stop looking at it. Kind of like when you see someone you know doing some weird dance and you want to look away but at the same time you can't lmao!!! That being said, the first time i learned about these toads was on animal planet YEARS ago as a little girl and finding them gross but fascinating. Something i still feel about them! Since you got Pancake and Flapjack I've been looking forward to see if you'll catch them breeding. This is a series I'm absolutely intrigued by and cannot wait to see where it goes!

[@rat_dragon]

I have trypophonia. What's interesting is it's not a fear of small holes and cracks, rather severe disgust. I always thought that was a cool fact :)

[@bundlesofjoe]

It's not a real phobia. It's like saying you have a phobia of being pushed off a cliff. It's something literally everyone is scared of. A phobia is an irrational fear. Considering that tons of small holes looks like something infested with maggots which we should avoid eating because of viruses and disease it makes sense for us to have a natural disgust with it. Our bodies have hundreds if not thousands of deeply ingrained instincts from birth, the fears nearly everyone shares are among those instincts.

[@meisterfluffbutt9597]

@@bundlesofjoe no. Most people don't react to that extent (example; honeycomb). It's not a normal reaction (but having Trypophobia isn't like bad, lol)

[@melaniep.]

@@rat_dragon hello!! Yes it's like a gross out! Like ew what's inside, i don't want to know but i do lol

[@melaniep.]

@@bundlesofjoe like being scared of the dark? Or that feeling we get when someone's watching us! It's all fascinating how much of us is still primal but we don't realize it 😊

[@Shanaynay6969]

I 100% appreciate the warning on the tripophobia! ♥️ Also Pancake and Flapjack will definitely enjoy the extra space. It looks really nice and natural!

[@clarechong879]

Yep the second i saw the warning i skipped it!!!

[@wheelchair_charlie]

Gorgeous build! And the depth really allows you to watch them swim alot more! Great place to build a family! ;) Love the underwater sinking leaf shot!

[@mrziplineds5257]

seems like his builds have gone from good to amazing these last few years! loved that this build was all about helping these animals be able to engage in their natural behaviors

[@TheHeadown]

I really appreciate this content you´re putting out, it is truly both fascinating and very relaxing to watch.

[@lcd_scream2304]

This tank/build is definitely one of my favorites! I love the added height to the dimensions and being able to see Pancake and Flapjack swimmy-ing around in there, all happy-like. What nifty lil critters they are!

[@ThaBeatConductor]

Not usually a fan of trigger warnings, but warning for an obscure phobia is a good one. A true phobia is no joke.

[@_h3rb]

I've always been terrified of toads/frogs but watching this video is just so amusing. I love the entire look of the tank, it looks so natural and I bet those two are so happy living in there.

[@chrislovesky5402]

I don't think I look forward to any video like a Serpa Build! Thank you for the video!!

[@Dan_Slee]

Low PH decomposing leaf litter shrimp tank (fancy type caridina). It would require using remineralized RO/DI but I think you could pull off something spectacular that lasts a long time and looks beautiful. Not to mention the options for incredibly beautiful shrimp to showcase in such a unique setup. The purple metallics and metallic blues are truly spectacular as well as the pattern designs (fishbones, tiger striping, etc.).

[@waverindarkness3385]

Thank you for the trypophobia warning -- I was able to look away in time and not get nauseous so I could enjoy the rest of the video. I really do adore pancake and flapjack.

[@user-ek3ks2xb3y]

i want to say, thank you, as someone with trypophobia, seeing some images in some videos will throw me into such a fit of disgust and just be sickened and can’t finish the video. thank you for putting a time stamp and a warning:)

[@imin2461]

I remember watching the hatching scene in a documentary, pretty sure thats why my sister is scared of frogs

[@parisinthe30sx]

I didn't realise trypophobia wasnt an officially recognized phobia. people find those kind of images really disturbing and disgusting but they aren't fearful, so it’s not enough to make it a phobia. 'the discomfort felt toward trypophobic images might be an instinctive response to their visual characteristics.' ya learn something new every day. Gorgeous set up, as per usual. !

[@ivancthulhu]

5:08 I finally see the utility for weight at home. Seriously, WOW, your projects are always absurdly beautiful, yes notice how much resources and passion you use for what you do

[@lilnoir4213]

6:50 thats how most of my finished terrariums look like, when i tried to copy a cool one i saw on youtube :D

[@SerpaDesign]

LOL

[@alexiscondit898]

Really love these toads, and this new setup is perfect to showcase their beauty.

[@dominic7114]

that whole heated sump setup was genius

[@thinriches]

That was great to see them zooming up and down their new water column. I'm designing a vertical tank for my sliders will enjoy seeing what that third dimension brings to their interactions and happiness... one of them, Lila, grew up overpriced at petsmart until finally they decided to adopt her out. Her cage was a mere puddle shared with other turtle species. The first thing she did when she got here was stand as tall as she could with her feet touching the bottom of the tank. Still chokes me up thinking she waited her whole life to experience that.

[@tesshershenson]

pancake and flapjack are sooo cute!!! you can really tell they’re enjoying the new setup with the shots you included 🥺❤️

[@mystra13]

Once again I love this minimalist type of setup and I think it's perfect for them. Great job on the sand painting too.

[@bigbluecat417]

This setup is beautiful and yet simple- it’s amazing how Tanner can make simple designs look breathtaking!

[@queenTeigh]

I LOVE how much care and attention you put into both your art and your animals. Much respect, much love

[@laurieb3703]

I love the little fingers on the ends of their fingers 😂❤❤

[@BadlydrawnBen]

I am just blown away by that hard Scape . I see altum angels wild Discus and green brochis . Love your work

[@fishtales2597]

I like the way you always look into the habitat of the creatures you look after and try to recreate them. The toads look like they like it in this setup and love to see more updates on how they get on.

[@ARTTSvg]

My trypophobia hates this type of frogs, but my god do you make me want to get some. Your quality is just going up ant up! I love your videos, I've been here since a few thousand subscribers and I just love how much this channel has grown. I love the leaves falling on the camera, the black backdrop, the way you interact with the audience 11/10 yo.

[@tonifeist5666]

Pancake and flapjack omg. I used to have 2 cats named pancakes and butters. I love how much you love what you do. I've started 3 terrariums since I've started watching you, and I'm obsessed. Please never stop being you and doing what you do. K thanks bye

[@eclipseeffigy]

So cute to see them zooming around! Looks like they love the new build.

[@Surkit914]

I loved the shot of the magnolia leaf falling towards the camera. You're really coming into your own!

[@GodisTruth914]

Oh Tanner! Another gorgeous setup as always!!!😍 Flap Jack and Pankcake look super happy in their new home!!! Another job well done!

[@CaliAnimalLover]

How your brain works is amazing. You really have that ability to see every aspect separately and as a cohesive mechanism. All the while figuring out how it’ll look, how you can actually build it, how to keep the animals as safe as possible under worst case scenario’s. That probably comes with years of experience. I’ve recently fallen in love with frogs myself. I have three White’s Tree Frog babies that have me captivated and constantly worried like a mother hen. It’s my first bioactive set up and my first experience with micro fauna and keeping live food ALIVE and gut loaded for my babies. I’m enjoying the whole process. And the frogs themselves are SO DANG ADORABLE! I hope that yours actually have babies! If they do, PLEASE share the process on your channel. I, for one, would be fascinated. But then again, I don’t have that phobia. Next I’d love to get a Tokay Gecko, just to try my hand at taming the monster. lol.

[@finnwiggles28]

Not into frogs, but watch anything you make because I always learn something. The 'tempered glass' tip was awesome!

[@christiankomodo]

Another great video, I like how different this is than a usual scape. No gravel, soil or sand, and a sump made out of another aquarium. Love it!

[@shazzorama]

These are really special frogs and I really love seeing them in this deeper home. They show up much better and the tank is really nicely scaped. 😊

[@opol5569]

your actual such an inspiration your videos are the hole reason i started scapeing and making terrariums and ecospheres great content everytime i see a new upload it brings a smile on my face love the vids

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

I hope they breed! I would love to see the process, it would be absolutely fascinating 🧐 The tank turned out perfect 🤩

[@DianeCee0]

They look so happy! I didn't realize how large they are. Very cool.

[@imtherealfish6146]

Thank you for uploading in 2160p it shows off all the amazing work even better

[@philcarlino6942]

I've always wondered how you'd manage an african cichlid aquarium because it seems they are usually scaped differently than you usually do, so I'd definitely like to see that in the 75. But anything you choose will be great and I can't wait to see it come together. Pancake and Flapjack look right at home.

[@Rat2rrj]

Their controlled fall through the water is the cutest thing

[@madmike8325]

End results looks amaizing... Great job!

[@ollie8314]

I love the tank, it seems like the perfect balance of more space for them to swim, while still having cover and hiding places

[@user15276]

Ive been watching for a few months and you are so knowledgable! You deserve all you have and more

[@headfangs]

you did a great job with this "bare bottom" setup! using a prefab background as the substrate ended up looking great, while still being safe!

[@willidilly3663]

Thank you for putting in the trypophobia warning.

[@redsky8509]

I really like that sump system. I have seen them used before as a "mud" flats with plants and shrimp to clean the water. Really Thank you for showing the set up.

[@andysaltzberg8481]

always amazing how much information you fit into all your videos

[@chrismarshall2286]

I drilled the glass panels on the top of my tank the other week to accommodate the inlet and outlet lines for an external filter. I had seen you drilling glass in an earlier video and used the same idea with modelling clay. Everything went super smoothly! Thanks for the awesome tip!!

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I love these toads. They are extremely cool and I love their personalities. Thank you for giving them such a beautiful home. I'm excited if they do decide to breed.

[@mhxistenz]

Thanks for the warning, Tanner. Tank looks great.

[@Grace-er9ep]

Breakfast buds looking real snazzy in their new house

[@interestingasfck]

Hey Tanner! I just wanted to say that I really love your videos! Somehow I find it super relaxing to watch you build terrariums and give all the information! :)

[@mishao3215]

I really admire how you take into consideration the animals well being and natural habitat. I can imagine how happy all your animals are. My little room has nano tanks. I wouldn't know where to begin with bigger tanks. I guess I'll just have to take the plunge one day. Thanks for all your vids as they are pleasurable as they are educational. Keep up the good work.

[@AquariumsandTerrariums]

pancake and flapjack are gonna love this setup it has every thang they need I can tell you observed them and built it to there needs i bet they'll breed in this set up. good vibes serpa hope you had a grate thanksgiving. see you next week my friend

[@azaan016]

I truly appreciate the tropophobia warning

[@blockednostril9739]

Very nice build! Very excited to see if they make any breeding process! For the 75 maybe consider diving into puffers a little more? Maybe look into a brackish water setup for a couple figure 8 puffers? Or maybe stick to fresh and do a Congo themed community with Congo tetra and a spotted Congo puffer? Would love to see more puff love but whatever you put in there will be great!

[@stagefrightvideos]

Awesome video! As a glazier it is always fun to see people drilling glass. I always put a piece of stucco tape behind the holes when I’m drilling as well as a piece of acrylic, they help prevent clamming and blowouts.

[@remyserrano9636]

Something about your videos and voice is so relaxing and satisfying. Great build!

[@DragonHeart5150]

What an amazing build. Flapjack and Pancake have wonderful new home. My fingers are crossed for them breeding.

[@juggernautreptiles]

Been keeping these got over a decade now! You absolutely nailed it with this tank and setup, and that 75 would do well with some large African Clawed frogs.👌🏼

[@bjk12385]

Dude...I can't express how much I love your channel and how much I've learned from it. You definitely do your DD on all of your projects. I would love to see you do a setup with archer fish. Congrats on the success of your channel.

[@anesthetized7053]

great setup! i think you made a really good looking setup while keeping it very open & spacious for the toads

[@cedricpalmer6720]

Watching your videos is therapeutic.

[@-letspretendidontexist-8479]

i know im insanely late overall but, as someone with trypophobia i really appreciate you putting into consideration the illustration could trigger some people with it. (Personally, it didnt for me but it did bug me a bit, didnt by much though.) So it was very nice of you to put that in there! i appreciate it alot, and im sure others did too. we dont see many who warn of this stuff too!

[@zach7089]

Been watching your content for years. I love nature, art and the creative process as well! More than anything else I've watched you become more relaxed and grow your confidence infront the camera. Great camera work in general, brother! Being eccentric and having a need to make things myself I really appreciate your channel. Look forward to your goofy reenactments and down to earth demeniner each week, keep up the hard work and try to find time yourself to. Much love from a fellow hobbyist. 🌱🦎🐟

[@monkeBeastTitan]

alot of people dont like them, but dont listen to them, they are awesome! I have been fascinated with this species since I was a child.

[@suziedoozie6478]

Amazing! You are so knowledgeable and talented! Thanks for these beautiful shares!

[@foxlistens2759]

okay, this is now my favorite type of frog! SO, SO FLAT, OH MY GOD, AND THE TRIANGULAR LITTLE HEAD? UGHHHHH

[@mrnickwick7904]

The simple beauty of this scape.

[@ztyhurst]

I really like how you built the filtration and hid the heaters for this build.

[@gregmartin1615]

Excellent result Tanner

[@angiearflin9306]

Love this thank could watch you work all day.

[@danje748]

I have to say I really love how it all looks in your tank room. The stained wood looks so nice =)

[@bobbiec2829]

Your builds are always so amazing and inspirational! Love the shirt! I was thinking about how cool it was before you even mentioned it 💚

[@sarahk4047]

such an amazing animals and another brilliant build! love you Tanner

[@NovaDetoxTOS]

Your builds always inspire me! I can't wait to get a chance to have a beta fish again and spoil it rotten with a diy build. 🤘🏻💜

[@LilLoo226]

I love their names -- Pancake and Flapjack! Perfect!

[@linedion6398]

So much knowledge, you should write a book so newbees can start to have this hobby too. Yhsnk you for sharing,

[@krotalusmolossus]

man you are one of the most talented people that exist in the world

[@IAMMARSHYHEARMERAWR]

Can we just appreciate the frog light switch at 14:50?

[@dennisfeldmann7399]

Another Awesome video thanks for sharing. Your animals have a great living space

[@Defekcija]

Great video as always. I find beauty in simplicity so seeing you put less plants than usual was a really nice touch. Nice tshirts too!

[@PaulWinters328]

Thank you for the warning 👍

[@GlitzyWitch]

I think the toads like it, it's awesome ❤

[@mntryjoseph1961]

Awesome set up! It looks very natural.

[@Uargvak]

Thank you so much for the warning, a lot of videos really do not account for it and you really saved my night, really loved the video!

[@danasmith8557]

Beautiful as usual!!!! Thanx for sharing !!💜

[@tmurphy0919]

I learned a new trick the other day for drilling glass. Cut a piece of sponge to fit inside the drill and soak it before drilling. Since the water in your dam set-up gets pushed away by the spinning drill bit, the sponge will supply lubricant from the inside out. I'd still use the dam too though. Also, if you're using a jig you should be able to drill accurately from both sides. No blowout possible.

[@denarisnoctem4562]

Love the setup! Love the fogs . . . . they are so cute.

[@Emg2463]

another well done tank. I like what you did to accentuate the vines in the background. Looks great !

[@utakcaline444]

Comme toujours une magnifique installation pour ces curieuses grenouilles, elles ont beaucoup de chance!

[@TheEwnkd]

I love watching their little back legs when they swim, they are so adorable☺️ You did an amazing job on their tank, it looks great. I just recently found your channel and my daughter and I are really enjoying your videos.