THE BIGGEST DIY ENCLOSURE BUILD ON THE YOUTUBE

[@TheDarkDen]

PART 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W2pZabf7hlmas

[@jadejoannejackson6232]

I'm not sure if it helps but, SerpaDesigns may be a good person to look into. He's lovely and does loads of natural vivariums with live plants, he does aquariums and loads more!

[@gh00stie62]

SERPA SQUAAAADDD

[@Tsirikos94]

I think these are his speciality. I rly like serpa's work so far

[@jadejoannejackson6232]

@@gh00stie62 I'm not the only serpa fan!! Woop!

[@jadejoannejackson6232]

@@Tsirikos94 he is amazing and so creative with his work. I dunno if he would help but them both working together I think would create something truly amazing

[@sodasaintcommentaries4054]

Tanner is a FANTASTIC dude for these kinds of projects!

[@asylumental]

As someone who has done a couple years of stucco, I was so happy to see when you started to use a trawl to spread the concrete... it was painful watching you trying to splash it onto the wall lol.

[@TheDarkDen]

haha, sorry :'D

[@asylumental]

@@TheDarkDen hehehe, it's a crappy job, even with the right tools and experience. You did a good job

[@Sierrathelynx]

I love how dedicated you are to your projects and passions. Always cheers me up watching your videos !

[@sashapan541]

Tanner from Serpa Design is an excelent source of knowledge when it comes to vivarium and pauladarium builds ....just watching his videos may give you some amazing ideas on what you can do ....I learned so much from watching his videos and its inspired me to re-do all of my enclosures..... No matter what im sure you will figure out what to do, and its going to turn out beautifully. I cant wait to see the outcome of it , i also cant wait to see which animals will get to enjoy the enclosure. Every build people do they make mistakes or do things they will wish they couldve done differently ....every build you do u learn so much from and become better and better each time .....your really going all out with this one! I hope one day I have the space to do something that big

[@ratnasty9411]

This project has got me absolutely cheesing to see the next video. I’m so excited for you my man, this is going to be an incredible journey seeing how it develops!

[@MerynMTG]

I've been waiting for this paludarium build for so long! I'm so excited! It's looking great so far. The one thing I will point out is that I don't like those 2 big black plates you screwed to the top because they cover so much. I think you should either have glass panels, or just removal those support bars and just have even bigger doors.

[@TheDarkDen]

I need to hide the glare from all the light fixtures I will need to mount on top!

[@MerynMTG]

@@TheDarkDen Ok. That makes a lot more sense now. They could still probably be a little bit smaller, but I totally understand. Looking forward to the finished product! Keep up the great work ^.^

[@iamalexkempton]

I agree that the top panels seem too large. Either way it’s awesome and can’t wait to see the progress!

[@roshelwagner9029]

I came here to see how many people said it, I understand your lighting reasons but you put so much work in, I would hate for you to hide a huge portion. Making that part transparent and angling the lights or building very small black guards around them would be way more visually appealing.

[@olivierl2172]

I also had this thought, they look very large to me. Of course I understand their purpose. Let's see the future progress of this build, maybe they will make more sense later, or worst case you could swap them out with something smaller.

[@SophieAnnie]

Your dad is so cute! Always great to have an extra pair of hands 🙂 can’t wait to see it finished

[@YoMama9021]

Weird how people call grown men “cute” 😂

[@SophieAnnie]

@@YoMama9021 weird how you don’t think he is 😅

[@The_Room_Of_Arachnids]

So cool! Glad the process is going well! Cheers from U.S.!

[@ossiemac]

It's going to look amazing 😍 Thank you Petko's dad for the small comedy moment 😆

[@lulib6372]

Well done for getting past the procrastination portion of the project, it all looks very interesting

[@karynsztabaluk1479]

Wow, this is going to be pretty epic, I really hope you get some sponsors to help on your endeavor. I am definitely excited to see it get done. I remember when you got that huge piece of wood way back when, it has totally been waiting for a project like this one. Good luck with everything, looking forward to see it coming along

[@Mellie_H]

It's going to be EPIC! Can't wait to see how you turn a space in your basement, into a beautiful huge enclosure!

[@Timefortracy]

I think this would be a super cool enclosure for a Caiman Lizard (Water Tegu) since they need land and water. It’s one of my dream pets but they need such a complex set-up and I’m not sure if I could pull that off. But you definitely could!

[@franciscahazlet4021]

Very nice build you are doing. About the filter enclosure you probably know but if not it will need to ventilated so the filter system doesn't over heat that will be bad. Good luck with the build looking forward to see it done.

[@TheDarkDen]

you mean the pump? It will be submerged so it is cooled by the water itself

[@Frogger]

Whoop, whoop! The time has finally come 🎉

[@aviendha1154]

Oh damn, that’s a 6,000litre enclosure, that’s wild! I’m excited to watch these videos, seeing AntsCanada’s huge vivarium has gotten me excited to see more huge enclosures.

[@kanaanstiggers403]

I respect that Dedication this project and your other projects in the past 💯

[@CaptIronfoundersson]

I'm looking forward to the final results. Imagine how many plastic skulls you could fit in there!

[@olivierl2172]

😂😂🤣

[@cosmicmoose6663]

Congrats on your baby girl P! Been here since season 1 back in your old apartment! Looking forward for this new build!

[@1spoiledbabygirl]

Sorry I'm late! I just want to say, it's been an absolute blast watching you go from just a handful of Ts in your apartment, to the rental spaces and now your OWN place. Kinda back at the apartment but bigger & better! Haha! I cannot wait to see the finished product of this build! Probably has been the most anticipated build yet. Hope you and your girls have a great day! 😊

[@dominikasten]

Sounds like a challenge for SerpaDesign!

[@boges11]

Maybe you could get in contact with Tropica or Denerle as they sponsor/provide plants to a bunch of KZbinrs. I thought the tiers were going to be planter beds that were going to hold the substrate. If it was up to me I would make the bigger part at the bottom (LHS) the water area, and the right, a hidden area for the pumps, but I just like a bigger water area.

[@mielsdavis]

Orchids would be the most happy plants !!! Amazing project! Well done 👏🏻

[@missjackson7645]

I literally can't wait to see this finished 🙌 looks amazing already!

[@maxgreen9776]

The most inventive award goes to you for this. I wouldn't have ever thought of this in a million years.

[@VectorxMan]

Wonderful; thank you for the update! Seeing as this will be a huge paludarium definitely highly recommend making a 'false bottom'. This will help prevent mold growth at the base of the substrate. Like, you know how Exotics Lair is always mixing his substrate to try to kill mushrooms? That's what a false bottom can defend against.

[@jakel5801]

So cool you were able to build this with your father! Gotta love the bonding moments!

[@UncleBurntApostrophe]

Great start on a brilliantly ambitious project!! Kudos man, and best of luck w the rest of it (and will look forward to the updates, ha!)✌️

[@Gothicgirl1122x]

Happy you start on this can’t wait to see it when it all finished and what animal u put in great see ur dad helping you great video

[@FallenAngelHiroko]

Hi Petko's dad!!! I love bonding moments like that. Makes any job more fun and memorable.

[@lorieslaughenhaupt7966]

Sweet! So glad to see the progress on the huge paludarium. Excited to watch the progress through the build and to see what you stock it with.

[@jom6829]

Your (and your Dad's) hard work is paying off, it's already looking impressive. I saw an earlier comment about the black boards you put in at the top - I too thought it detracts a bit from the overall look. Maybe clear panels would be better, but I'm assuming that the black ones are hiding lighting, etc? Regardless, I am super excited to see it finished and agree, it's going to look awesome.

[@vwvw4]

Looks like you have to do some major shopping for father's day! Yay Dad on your cirque du soleil move, there. Maybe investigate sponge filters for the aqua part of your paludarium. Most fish stores only use sponge filters, now, when they have dozens of tanks..

[@TheColton1112]

yo! when you found that giant stump in the forest was about when I started watching your videos! I'm super excited to see everything coming together friend!

[@katarinamrl4840]

Amazing achievement...🥰🥰🥰 there are a lot of amazing youtoubers around the palludarium scene that you can find some inspiration or just solution for your problems. Quess in this huge measure you will have some along the way. I would probably set a theme. Enviroment thtat is suitable for water creatures aswell as for land or both. I would go probably fod mangrove palludarium. That looks amazing. You can still proceed this as a mixture. As long there is humidity and light the plants will prosper. It depends on what you like or prefere. What my concern is is the ventilation. There will be a lot of condened water that you have to pump out from the basement. You are not able to airtight the whole palludarium. It will affect the whole enviromemt that you have your tarantulas in. You have a lot of dry walls around and furniture that will be affected. I would probably check that before i set my mind on something. This can bacfire...

[@cassiopeia1931]

Fantastic work! It's great to see you taking the first steps to what is definitely going to be a masterpiece.

[@Kraus-]

Did you remember the water insulation where you drilled behind the metal frame? Hyped to see it coming together. Your DIY skills are well developed.

[@BennettMarks]

Been waiting for this video for a long time. Seeing the progress of the enclosure in other video and in current videos was crazy to see it be built in the few weeks of hidden progress.

[@anubis20049999]

I swear petko is a damn mad scientist. How he knows how to build the things he build is a mystery to me.

[@TheDarkDen]

I just watch youtube videos about things I want to learn/do :'D

[@anubis20049999]

@@TheDarkDen my friend Nerd learns hands on that way

[@Fuzzypetrock]

This is so amazing and such a labour of love! Someone please sponsor…think what he could do with some extra resources!!! Petko you are awesome and keep the videos coming

[@joshualawrence65]

It’s going to be pretty great! Definitely will enjoy watching it get built. Can wait to see what you choose to house in there!

[@System666RiP]

Good to see The Dad Den :)

[@NinjaAsassinNikki]

I can't wait to see it finished!!! Looking forward to the new video soon hopefully!!

[@arwenx7]

Looking fantastic! As others have mentioned, I'd be worried about the lack of ventilation. Maybe you could mesh part of the doors to provide that? As for animals.... fill it with frogs! :-D

[@darrenwoolley8736]

Your Dark Den is becoming your own garden of Eden, I'm very envious but far more am I happy for you Petko....

[@aftimsoyt]

you could put glass at the water section so you could see what's swimming in there. great great video and I really want to see how this will turn into!! :)

[@joannehansen4113]

so much fun watching this huge project come together looking forward to seeing the end result of all your hard work.🤞🤓👍

[@ilderJohn]

Looking so much forward to see this project complete! Super cool watching your channel grow over the years!

[@ringo5584]

You can use a canister filter on that enclosure.you can drill a hole infront of the enclosure so your canister is in front for easy access.

[@dtoons1100]

You have such patience! I appreciate you taking the time to film all of this.

[@vezo582]

Let's hope Serpadesign doesn't feel challenged by that claim. Great video as always, I'm so stoked how this will end up!

[@TheDarkDen]

Haha, I need to ask him for some advice :'D

[@mbdieter7308]

I am super stoked about the new massive enclosure.

[@AdamB-Jones]

Excellent work, good effort for trying out new DIY skills too! 🙂

[@karenstephens8788]

Gosh. What a huge undertaking. Your Dad is a stud. Great save!

[@Travis_20098]

This is your best idea ever! Glad to see that is going amazing

[@johnswensson6032]

Very exciting and impressive!! One question. What about ventilation? I can’t see where you have arranged for that, or do you plan to make it in the sliding doors or in the bottom part?

[@olivierl2172]

Maybe he will build some vents in those top panels.

[@bbyjscx]

This is awesome, your such a cool guy, can't wait to see the end result full of life! Your channel is my favourite KZbin channel, bet your such a cool dad, love your dark den.

[@catrinalopes5723]

It is going to be EPIC may I suggest picking a location to concentrate on like New Caledonia that way you know all of the animals an coexist together

[@Frogytoad]

You are great at creating videos of building enclosures.

[@elrg9176]

Finally it has started I have been waiting for this for a long time. Happy to see the project is underway and I'm sure it will look awesome can't wait to see it finished steaming with live 😁 keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@1EyeLewis88]

Got to love the ideas and effort behind the dark den can't wait to see finish.

[@makoyoverfelt3320]

Only recently found your channel, I don't currently own any critters of this caliber but I would love to one day and your content and enthusiasm is extremely engaging! Insanely high quality stuff, keep it up!

[@anylife_photography]

Super excited for this to finally be happening! This is gonna be epic! I was rolling my flowers just as fast as I could! Hell yeah!

[@ARTofTY-TV]

Super hyped for this build. Hope you can get the sponsors you are hoping for! They would be smart to join in such an impressive setup!

[@cr8x764]

If you want to see a multi species invertebrate/small animal enclosure (although this project probably needs something larger) I would highly recommend checking out Nordic Ants 'Years old giant vivarium.' Great video as always, I'm excited to see how it turns out 👍

[@timbrennan7078]

Hi from Australia. Great to see another video. Will look unreal when finished.

[@judygwen3977]

Thank God you both lived! Beautiful job! I love watching you make things.

[@sparkley7029]

Im so hyped for the result, i need to build one too

[@blockednostril9739]

Super pumped to see where this goes! You’re living my dream right now, live it well 😅

[@a.t.nelson1670]

Can't wait to see what you decide to put in there. Definitely excited.

[@Slavador2393]

Hi Marco. You finally had the chance to start your massive project. Awesome!

[@otrouto]

if this video doesnt go viral istg . . . u deserve more recognition!!!!

[@gonzalezcesar2169]

Definitely hated it , it left me with a whole lot of excitement and I know I’ll have to wait a lot for the next video of this series , hope you finish it soon so we can see the finished product !

[@RayMungus]

Always enjoy your build videos! Looking forward to more of these as you continue the process!

[@morecroutonsplz8053]

I've been waiting so long for this! It looks cool already! And it's gonna look fricken awesome when it's done!

[@MGk-Farmer]

You should get a cherax crayfish for the aquarium half of the enclosure there very beautiful and could help with cleaning the bottom of the tank. But on the other hand if your planning on planting the aquarium side it might not be such a great idea because they will move and eat the plants.

[@AspienGirl]

Looks great so far Petko! Cant wait to see it finished. :D

[@mariestubbs4606]

So cant wait too see the other instalments of the progression of the enclosure hope your wife n baby doing well ...

[@geoffreyaugust0]

Wow. I can't wait to see this come together.

[@amysinterests2608]

I was wondering what that was going to be, can't wait to see it finished.

[@AudioPhantom420]

looking good my friend! can't wait to see the finish!

[@IanTarrantula]

Man this is going to be sick! I cannot wait to see it finished!

[@andreloos7843]

Hello from Belgium. I wish you only the Best for the new pject(enclosue)!!!

[@bettifunfar1362]

im so excited for you! This series is going to be amazing! I always enjoy your build videos and ideas Petko!

[@tarantulamum4322]

been waiting for ages to see this, can't wait to see the end results love it petko 💙💜🇬🇧

[@ashleesheldon9381]

I can’t wait to see what you do next, love this vid👌🏻

[@torquess454]

If you need more examples of great builds like yours, check out Troy Goldberg, and Reptiliatus, Serpa design as well can give you lots of great info. Can’t wait to see it done!! It’ll be neat to see what communal animals you choose will be! Dart frogs and day geckos with fish?

[@LuckyStone888]

Very interesting project. The future of this project is going to be amazing,

[@bloodharrier3333]

Great video, Petko. So exciting!!!

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

It’s starting out so much cooler than I imagined 🤩 you are so incredibly talented! I’m so excited for this series! Another amazing!

[@ede8193]

Wow this is a very cool looking project!!

[@michellemorningstar880]

wow going to be epic Dark den love it and wow you look like your dad too amazing video thanks so much

[@gh00stie62]

Great job Petko! Your daughter will have a very healthy appreciation for the dark creatures of our planet. 💜

[@RobalLdz]

Hey, been watching you for years. Great project, cannot wait to see how you going to manage everything and what lucky animals going to live there😄 P.s. Seen what I believe its your desktop pc in there by the desk. If I'm correct there is a glass panel at the front restricting/blocking air flow. It's known issue with PC cases. If you take it off your desktop will thank you as it's probably suffocating a bit😉

[@TheDarkDen]

there are opening underneath and on top :P

[@RobalLdz]

@@TheDarkDen Just saying, not trying to be a knob 🙂 if you ever have overheating issues with your pc try it, should help😃

[@DMOptionalboss]

Poor Petko. Next time, you can do the whole spreading thing by holding the trowel at a 30 degree angle and then leaning it against the bricks and spreading upwards. The thin mixture part can be accomplished with a pair of rubber gloves and a flat, flexible piece of silicone. Easy to literally slap it on. Also, you needed a silicone barrier between the concrete and substrate to prevent the moisture "wicking" that the paludarium is going to generate. I recommend doing that at some point. Otherwise you will have seemingly inexplicable water rot inside the walls and in the gaps between the structure and floor. It's just what water does. Sorry, mate.

[@nicolasmonguin6820]

so much exited to know how it will ended ^^ so a big project ^^ love it ^^ I put a like as always ^^ hope too see more about the construction times ^^ (i'm french sorry for faults) ^^

[@TheDarkDen]

cheers!

[@19Philza87]

Hell yeah! Been waiting on this one!! Awsome Petco 🤘🤘🤘

[@BigPapaLarson]

WOW That's awesome! Excited to see this build out.

[@tracydeacon674]

Looking good so far. It's going to be awesome!