After 5 years of non-stop requests, I've finally been able to make it happen! I'm sure there are others on the list I still have to address, but hopefully, this holds you off for a little while. I should be able to address another highly requested one in an upcoming video. Stay tuned! Oh btw, I could definitely see myself with a bearded dragon now 😂
Hey red eyed crocodile skinks or aquatic newts (am dutch and for salamanders and newts we say salamander so i dont now how to say it) would be verry cool
As an Australian it’s hard to make enclosures for most animals that are not native, due to Australia’s bio security laws but seeing this has greatly helped me with idea’s and encouraged me to keep making things better for my bearded dragon! So thank you!
A beautiful build! I might have gone a little bigger than 90 gal for an adult Dragon, but you've really done wonders to maximise the space! If you have time one day (I know your life is a bit hectic right now), it'd be cool to see an update on this setup, and to see how the plants are doing.
Great to see how bioactive can be done for a desert animal. My daughter desperately wants a bearded dragon, so but thus far I have only seen bioactive builds for creatures that like it humid. This is so helpful! Would love to see more arid scapes!
Let me just say... You are fucking INCREDIBLE and anyone would be lucky to have you make their animals a habitat. This is beyond beautiful and you seriously outdid yourself Tanner. Good job !
Mint still needs more water than you should have in a beardy habitat. You need to keep the humidity down or the little guy can get respiratory issues. That's why many beardy setups don't include a water bowl either. You can spritz them with a water bottle so they can lick the water off instead.
High humidity does not cause respiratory infections. Actually, too low humidity can cause RIs (too low is of course dependant on the species). A water bowl should definitely be included.
My constructive criticism: I feel like this is aesthetically pleasing but I really don't think there's room for the beardie to actually roam unless you lose some of those plants. I feel like he's just going to end up walking all over the plants and trampling them. Tbh I think you should've utilized for a more spacious build -- especially since it's not exactly a naturalistic setup (those plants you put in + leaf litter). It seems more cramped especially with the size of the animal versus the volume of the tank. And even though it's your vision -- which has always been great! I feel like the water bowl isn't in a great place. The beardie has one other way to get up besides walking through the water dish so that means you've got a choke point were the beardie will walk through the water dish constantly which will lead to more frequent water changes, not to mention the gradual loss of substrate. This is beautiful by all means and I really love what you did, but I figure I'd give you a bit of my constructive criticism :)
I envy most of all just the passion and purpose you have. To have something that's beautiful, artistic, and passionate to dedicate your life to is honestly a privilege. And it's even more amazing to see you doing it and thriving.
This build is awesome! It’s hard to tell from the video, but it does seem a little cramped for Felix. I kind of wish he had more room to run around and do dragon things, but he might already- again I’m not super sure! Other than that, it looks amazing. I can’t believe you created the background from foam…. My jaw drops each time I watch your builds- you’ve got a real gift.
Amazing... That back drop made from pink foam is incredible. You out did yourself yet again Tanner. I live in Australia and bearded dragons in the wild might do a quick run to get away from predators or to catch food, otherwise they sit in a warm space and live their best life. They are such beautiful creatures. Bearded dragons and frilly neck lizards are my favourite .. ❤️
Now that it's been a couple of months, can you update on how the plants are doing? I liked the video so much I used it as a guide for making my own tank setup ☺️
A leopard gecko build would be cool, too!! I'm fascinated by arid bioactive setups, because nearly all bioactive tutorials I can find are tropical only, so I'm curious what plants and cleanup crews people use for dry ones.
i tried making a bioactive leopard gecko tank once, and it was actually very difficult to maintain - i dont recommend it if you use heat lamps as opposed to heat mats, itll cook your plants :(
@@chrysalies8152 Heat mats should never be used with bioactives or any enclosures with substrate, it completely defeats the purpose. Heat mats are terrible primary heat sources anyway since animals instinctively burrow to escape the heat, not to access it. Plus they emit only IR-C waves which are useless for reptiles and don't even penetrate their skin, overheat heat provided by a halogen floodlight (or a deep heat projector of halogens are illegal in your state) is the only way to go since they provide IR-A and IR-B waves that penetrate their skin into their core and muscles and activate all of the mitochondria in their cells, which is especially important for them and their metabolism since reptiles have fewer mitochondriaper cell than mammals do. Besides, the only way I could see the halogen light cooking the plants is if the enclosure is too small. A single leopard gecko requires at least a 36x18x18 inch enclosure, since anything smaller is way too difficult to maintain a proper heat and humidity gradient in. Arid bioactives really aren't difficult at all tbh, they're really get problematic for bearded dragons bc they tend to trample, eat, and otherwise destroy all their plants lol. I have bioactive enclosures for my super tropical jungle Indonesian blue tongue skinks who have basking spot surface temps of 120°F and the plants are thriving.
Oh yeah, they're fine for putting on the side of the enclosure, but a CHE or deep heat projector would be better since heat mats really only feel warm while you touch them. I was just saying that they're not good primary heat sources since they can't be used with any amount of loose substrate and don't even provide the correct wavelengths of heat that reptiles and amphibians need like halogen bulbs do.
I just finished a dart frog Viv and when you said you used a dry brushing technique I just smiled cause i did the same thing and I learn it from years of painting miniatures and never thought it would come in handy here but the look is absolutely unbeatable. Your work is incredible and the information is unlike anyone else, thank you 🙏🏼
I cannot thank you enough. I have done an endless amount of hours of research getting to know my bearded dragons and how to care for them properly. First all about them and their needs, then how to construct a 3D background and now I am starting my research on you guessed it! An arid bioactive enclosure. We, as humans, bring in this little piece of nature inside our homes, so why not give them the most natural experience to maximize the longevity of their lifespan? I enjoy watching your videos, your work is the most beautiful form of art any artist could display: nature. I mean that's where "art" comes from, right?
I LOVE that you added plants that he could forage(the oregano and mint), and with the supers in there it’ll be a really nice set up. Just watch the water bowl because these guys like to like... flip their feet up before they walk? They walk weird, and are amazing at making a mess.
Just stunning! I love how well Felix blends into his new habitat. You got the colors on that background and the top substrate just right. The added pops of green from the plants complement it perfectly. Well done!
and they're an occasional snack ... if they stray too far lol! my beardies just love super worms! I have to spell it out to others because if they hear me say it they are right at the front of the tank!
Wow, this is just plain amazing! Who ever thought that an arid, desert style tank could look so great. If I ever keep a Beardie again, I want him to have at least half as good of a tank as this one. Thanks for all you do Tanner.
@@mikewedgwood697 I lack the time to do it also I’m more of a water aquarium guy myself mine has a custom built 145 all to himself with some 3D background to it and some pvc pipes I made into logs
When I look at a tank you design I get a feeling of a real habitat in the nature. It is amazing how much effort and consideration you put into creating not only a tank where an animal can live but a natural home in which the animal can thrive like in nature. Thanks for sharing your expirience and explaining it so well.
Awesome setup tanner, you should do a video (even if its a mini video) about how you keep and organize all of your supplies and tools you need for making these. What tools do you find you use most in a process like this?
He has touched on this before. I remember some things from one of his videos on mosses. That said I find think he has ever gone into his organization of space, tools, and build components in detail. That is I have to say something I would be interested in but unlikely to be on his main channel.
Be careful with mint. Their roots can travel far underground and take over the entire area (if sown in gardens they can suffocate and overtake entire backyards and neighbouring yards too). Most gardeners leave mint in a pot because of this problem.
Awesome!! This is amazing! I've been keeping powder orange and powder blue isopods for about 17 months now and they've done extremely well. I ended up mixing them together in one container out of pure curiosity and they totally blended together. There's such a huge range of colours now. Purples, oranges, reds, browns, blues, indigo... it's amazing! I also keep springtails and I'm hoping one day to build an entire bioactive encloser that sustains edible foods. Maybe a bush of kale or some green onions, a cherry tomatoes bush, a blue berry bush or a small jalapeño pepper plant. So many options lol. But either way I'm still studying and learning how to encorporate the two together. For some reason when I introduce the springtails I have in with the isopods they don't seem to last long... I've looked around and they don't seem to be in there. I don't know if it's becuase they are not the correct type of springtails or if I'm just not doing somthing I should be doing 🤔
The enclosure looks so great. I see many bearded dragon setups on youtube and otherwise and they are always so sparse and dead, but even though this enclosure is for a desert animal it looks alive and livable. Great job. I'm working on my terrarium skills so i might have a home for my animals that looks and is as functional as yours.
What a little cutie Felix is! Nice rebuild of the old tank. Not so keen on that fine red exoterra dust (if its exoterra) and while it looks the part it causes issue for some beardies (irritated eyes etc). The (Beardie) love of my life passed away from a liver cancer 30th march or he would have been getting a remodelling. I still have his tank and cabinet but I cant even think about anything to do with another dragon or changing his house. Too soon..... really admire your work though. Maybe one day...
i like that you focued on making every inch of the tank useable and also fit the aesthetic. i sometimes see tanks that sacrifice floor space but you did a great job using the overhang / stair step to leave the floor of the tank relatively open. and having the second layer be so wide is really cool so the lizard can spread out and bask comfortably. awesome job!
We literally just found a 15 inch beardie in our backyard this week! We are searching for her owners but in the meantime I really enjoyed this video for inspo in case Frankie gets to stay with us.
OMG. This is Gorgeous. Now I want to try for ALL 3 of My Arid Boys. I have a Uro, Beardie, Collard and Russian Tortoise. Thank You so much for the detailed Tutorial.
I LOVE THIS BUILD!!!! I think if you were to try and remake something similar this for your further beardy I would make a few adjustments. I would cut back on the sand. Although sand is found in their natural habitat the sand is not in large piles. Sand is also known to give beardies impaction. I would also add backgrounds to all three sides of the tank. Seeing they’re reflection makes them think there is another beardy there and it stresses them out. I wish you the best of luck in your future builders ☺️
This video couldn’t have come at a better time 🙌 just ordered the new viv for my bearded dragon and will be building my own 3D background! Will be following this step by step!
This is incredibly creative and very good inspiration for aspiring 'builders". The only complaint is I personally would have gone for a larger size. Still I can tell a lot of thought went into this so props for that!
Very motivational and gives me lots of ideas for when I am going to make my own but also not giving me a bunch of information I don’t need which I love
DUDE IM SPEECHLESS. THAT IS MY DREAM BIOACTIVE SETUP. Those Opuntia ellisianas LOOK SO DAMN GOOD HOLY. This is my favorite set up on all of RUclips easily!
I love BDs! I'm Australian, and they live natively in the bush (you'd say woods) near my house. They can give a bit of jump scare if they run off before you've seen them, but it's great if you can watch them bask on a tree or a rock ❤️
YOU'RE VIDEOS ARE AMAZING I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! My favorite part is the little montage at the end of the animal exploring their new habitat! Seriously adorable PLEASE NEVER STOP WITH THIS TYPE OF CONTENT.
This is seriously a work of art like every other setup you build. You have an awesome talent and a great way of making everything look so natural. Keep up the incredible work!
It looks cool, but personally I just feel it's a bit small, and the beardie would sadly probably need an upgrade out of it, since the bare minimum for an adult beardies is 4x2x2ft which is about 120 gallons, but even then I've seen plenty of people start suggesting 5x2/3x3ft or even at least 6ft long enclosures for some adult beardies, imo, it probably would have been nice, if the tank could be used for quite a while, but that's my opinion, I've just seen people suggest point 6+ month old beardies in their adult enclosures, to save money and resources, but the nice thing is going bioactive isn't incredibly difficult as you don't need plants (some beardies can be big plant eaters haha), so being able to just have the clean-up crew and just give them some food additions, is definitely worth it imo. As having a beardie even just in a 4x2x2ft enclosure can get quite pricey, since beardies can require at least 6 inches if not ideally 8+ inches of depth to their substrate, which can definitely get expensive when changing out the substrate, if using an adequate mix, since for example excavator clay can be good for the large extensive burrows beardies are capable of, but it can e quite a pricey thing to buy. This is just my views on this, plus ofc the old beardie enclosure had reptile carpet or a sand mat as the bedding, basically both of those aren't adequate for a beardie or really any reptiles, since they can be quite risky, to name some things, reptile carpet can tear out nails ad teeth, sand mats have rocks etc on them which can easily fall off and be ingested and potentially cause impaction or internal injuries, as well as both are basically impossible to clean properly and need to be swapped out every time they go to the bathroom in a similar fashion to paper towels, but they are more expensive and if they aren't swapped out can become big bacteria breeding grounds which can start to take effect on their health, your own or easily cause infection on any sort of open wound which can be caused by a nail or tooth being ripped out by the carpet. And idk what they were, but I doubt the pellets in the dish are very good, beardies should have a variety of fresh healthy vegetables on their plant side of their diet, and a healthy variety of gut loaded bugs on their bug/meat side of their diet. Staple bugs being like Dubia roaches, Turkistan roaches, Wood roaches, Discoid roaches, Crickets, Locusts, Grasshoppers, Silk worms, Bsfl aka Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Calci worms or Phoenix worms). As well as horn worms and mealworms are now and the treats, plus wax worms and super worms are rare treats, because of how fatty and addictive they are. Butter worms and Super mealworms are bugs to avoid, I believe all these bits on bugs are similar if not the same when it comes to what is staple, treats and avoid for any insectivore or omnivore that eats bugs. 🤷♀️ Just thought I'd throw in the thing about the bugs in case it could potentially help anyone.
@@thetechimals1966 Dude what kind of thing to say is that, it's a living thing just as much as a human child is, taking care of an animal is just adopting a child into your care that happens to not be human. It depends upon you for every single individual aspect of its existence, it's our responsibility as their provider to give them the absolute best care we can, and that includes providing the best food, proper humidity and moisture, the proper substrate for burrowing, proper UVB radiation based on its Ferguson zone, overhead halogen lighting to provide IR-A and IR-B waves to fully power their muscles and metabolism, and a large enriching enclosure that's big enough to warrant it can't just be on one side and take 4 steps and be on the other side. Keeping a pet isn't a right, it's a luxury, and it's our responsibility to make sure they're able to engage in all of their natural behaviors as they would in the wild and ensure that they remain as healthy as possible so they can live a long and happy life, whether it be a dog, a fish, a bird, a reptile, or even an insect.
@@lizardqueen99 Are you seriously comparing a $60 petstore creature to a human child? Come on, man. Proper care for your pet is super important, but its no where near as important as raising your own child. He probably knows how to take care of a beardie by now, so there's no need to criticize the size of his tank. He makes enclosures for a living, for pete's sake.
@@lizardqueen99 you people honestly make me ashamed of owning a beardie. You all act like theyre made of glass and they need a 10 acre cage. I've owned my beardie for six years and she gets along quite well with a 40 gallon tank. Stop acting like a biologist and just chill out! Theyre lizards!
I am curious how this will hold up to the bearded dragon's claws. I have seen other videos where the bearded dragon has completely scratched the acrylic doors on it's enclosure that it looks like frosted glass.
adorable! and it includes cacti, my favorite thing! That haworthia might turn brown though, they're actually fairly low-light succulents and I don't keep them under my grow lights. If it does it isn't dead or sick, it's a natural response to overexposure.
Land down under feel indeed. I went for a bush walk just outside of Sydney last weekend and saw a little rock cliff, and this could have been cut and pasted from that scene. Bloody, WOW!! Edit: except the plants. The rockscape is perfect. The plants... nice.
I haven’t checked RUclips in a while and when I finally did this motivated me to get my beardie into a new enclosure. Love that you used your first tank it looks so incredible!
Without being roud, this is the first setup I do not like. I think it's to small for the animal. There should be more free space at the bottom. There must be cover too, but in a setup like this there should be at least the same space free of obsticals. The overhang makes it to dark in my opinion. Once again, I do not want to be mean, I'm just giving my honest opinion.
wow! what an incredible build. thanks for the video, i'm stoked to redesign my beardies tank now, with your helpful guidance. the sub recipe and addition of bugs, excites me. i think my beardie will really love this element. thanks for naming all the bugs and plants as well! great video!
Tanner ( hope I spell your name right, if not I apologize )they're no words that can Express your master piece. You are truly a master at what you do. You just let your mind go and create. ❤❤❤❤ it dude. JUST AMAZING
This is definitely my favorite enclosure you've done so far Tanner! It's so beautifully done! I hope to see more arid-desert enclosures from you in the future!
I just watched your latest video where you finally get your own Bearded Dragon. This popped up later and it is fun to watch how you have grown in your designs
I did the same exact thing, but the one tip that I would like to point out is to get that down under look with doing what he’s doing plus using tinted grout and painting it on it will give it that land down under them and make your bearded dragon be able to make itself easier
After 5 years of non-stop requests, I've finally been able to make it happen! I'm sure there are others on the list I still have to address, but hopefully, this holds you off for a little while. I should be able to address another highly requested one in an upcoming video. Stay tuned! Oh btw, I could definitely see myself with a bearded dragon now 😂
Saw the video, immediately quit the other one I was watching. Keep it up!
Hey red eyed crocodile skinks or aquatic newts (am dutch and for salamanders and newts we say salamander so i dont now how to say it) would be verry cool
@@alexanderballance2996 afcorse thats the way how its need to be
Your set ups are amazing hands done inspiring I’d love your opinion on mine if you could check my videos out when you can I’d really appreciate it
I thank you would love one of these curious dudes
As an Australian it’s hard to make enclosures for most animals that are not native, due to Australia’s bio security laws but seeing this has greatly helped me with idea’s and encouraged me to keep making things better for my bearded dragon! So thank you!
Omg my fellow brother. Hello! I see you experience the same problem!
@@rhyswerner1748 indeed.
You have access to even better substrates when in comes to beardies
@@carmenlaing2644not many people live in Central bearded dragon habitat.
I never knew they were stealing our sand 😂
Id love to see a 2 hour video of the tank, just watching him going about his way, or even some live feed switching between your amazing tank setups
It looks awesome!
First comment :D have a good day
@@BaglessLady A good day to you too
Didn't expect to see you here
The jarmie is here
What a nice surprise to see your comment here!
A beautiful build! I might have gone a little bigger than 90 gal for an adult Dragon, but you've really done wonders to maximise the space! If you have time one day (I know your life is a bit hectic right now), it'd be cool to see an update on this setup, and to see how the plants are doing.
90 gallons is like a mansion
@@jesussalazar8054 4'×2'×2' or 120 gallons is usually the standard now for an adult bearded dragon.
@@jesussalazar8054no a adult needs a 120 gallon
@@jesussalazar8054120 gallons is the minimum recommendation for an adult bearded dragon.
@@jesussalazar8054 Adults actually need a minimum of 120 gallons. They are very active reptiles
the second felix came on screen i went "eyyy he's just a lil guy" out loud i love him unconditionally
I read this with a brooklyn accent on impulse
How about the 3rd Felix
At the end I literally thought “Wow he’s just such a little DUDE” 😂
Great to see how bioactive can be done for a desert animal. My daughter desperately wants a bearded dragon, so but thus far I have only seen bioactive builds for creatures that like it humid. This is so helpful! Would love to see more arid scapes!
Let me just say...
You are fucking INCREDIBLE and anyone would be lucky to have you make their animals a habitat. This is beyond beautiful and you seriously outdid yourself Tanner. Good job !
Couldn't have said it better myself 😀 11/10 guys!!!!!
Yea only problem its alot of work and the bearded dragon destroys it in not even a week plant dont trive with dragons hahaha
Of course👍
@@thrashbro Yeah my bearded dragon eats any live plants I put in his tank.
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I don't think there is anyone better at making and designing terrariums, vivariums etc. I cannot stress how much i appreciate this man and his talent
Mint--not thrive? Mint is laughing as it takes over the whole room.
Ah! I wondered what that sound was...
Mint still needs more water than you should have in a beardy habitat. You need to keep the humidity down or the little guy can get respiratory issues. That's why many beardy setups don't include a water bowl either. You can spritz them with a water bottle so they can lick the water off instead.
I have successfully killed mint. I don't like mint, but I value it as a herb, I was sad it died off.
High humidity does not cause respiratory infections. Actually, too low humidity can cause RIs (too low is of course dependant on the species). A water bowl should definitely be included.
I was thinking that. And the Basil too.
My constructive criticism: I feel like this is aesthetically pleasing but I really don't think there's room for the beardie to actually roam unless you lose some of those plants. I feel like he's just going to end up walking all over the plants and trampling them. Tbh I think you should've utilized for a more spacious build -- especially since it's not exactly a naturalistic setup (those plants you put in + leaf litter). It seems more cramped especially with the size of the animal versus the volume of the tank. And even though it's your vision -- which has always been great! I feel like the water bowl isn't in a great place. The beardie has one other way to get up besides walking through the water dish so that means you've got a choke point were the beardie will walk through the water dish constantly which will lead to more frequent water changes, not to mention the gradual loss of substrate. This is beautiful by all means and I really love what you did, but I figure I'd give you a bit of my constructive criticism :)
thank you. finally.. The tank looks great don't get me wrong, but there is no room for him to run around at all, it's kind of cruel
They will eat some of the plants like elephant bush, prickly pear, oregano, and mint. They can also just step on them lol
I think he's fine in the wild they climb over plants and puddles all the time lol
@@landonmatthias9135 They definitely don't walk over the same 8 plants every single day in the wild.
@@mrjah4205 okay do you want him to replace the plants every day? I'm confused what your point is?
I envy most of all just the passion and purpose you have. To have something that's beautiful, artistic, and passionate to dedicate your life to is honestly a privilege. And it's even more amazing to see you doing it and thriving.
This build is awesome! It’s hard to tell from the video, but it does seem a little cramped for Felix. I kind of wish he had more room to run around and do dragon things, but he might already- again I’m not super sure! Other than that, it looks amazing. I can’t believe you created the background from foam…. My jaw drops each time I watch your builds- you’ve got a real gift.
I’m Australian and I can say this truthfully, you’ve outdone yourself!
What does your Australian-ness have to do with it?
@@DraconisMarchVII I guess he is vouching for the authenticity of the landscape maybe?
@@DraconisMarchVII the bearded dragon is native to Australia, it's also a supportive comment so nothing to worry about my bro
@@DraconisMarchVII The setup is mimicking an Australian landscape - the bearded dragon’s natural habitat
@@DraconisMarchVII Wank
Amazing... That back drop made from pink foam is incredible. You out did yourself yet again Tanner.
I live in Australia and bearded dragons in the wild might do a quick run to get away from predators or to catch food, otherwise they sit in a warm space and live their best life. They are such beautiful creatures. Bearded dragons and frilly neck lizards are my favourite .. ❤️
I also love Blueys and Stumpys
Now that it's been a couple of months, can you update on how the plants are doing?
I liked the video so much I used it as a guide for making my own tank setup ☺️
Finally, succulents in a build! Now you're talking my language! Hopefully, Felix will be happy in his new home.
He really seems to enjoy it thus far.
i just want like a live-stream of felix interacting with his new environment 😍 there's so much for him to do and explore
A leopard gecko build would be cool, too!! I'm fascinated by arid bioactive setups, because nearly all bioactive tutorials I can find are tropical only, so I'm curious what plants and cleanup crews people use for dry ones.
i tried making a bioactive leopard gecko tank once, and it was actually very difficult to maintain - i dont recommend it if you use heat lamps as opposed to heat mats, itll cook your plants :(
@@chrysalies8152 Heat mats should never be used with bioactives or any enclosures with substrate, it completely defeats the purpose. Heat mats are terrible primary heat sources anyway since animals instinctively burrow to escape the heat, not to access it. Plus they emit only IR-C waves which are useless for reptiles and don't even penetrate their skin, overheat heat provided by a halogen floodlight (or a deep heat projector of halogens are illegal in your state) is the only way to go since they provide IR-A and IR-B waves that penetrate their skin into their core and muscles and activate all of the mitochondria in their cells, which is especially important for them and their metabolism since reptiles have fewer mitochondriaper cell than mammals do. Besides, the only way I could see the halogen light cooking the plants is if the enclosure is too small. A single leopard gecko requires at least a 36x18x18 inch enclosure, since anything smaller is way too difficult to maintain a proper heat and humidity gradient in. Arid bioactives really aren't difficult at all tbh, they're really get problematic for bearded dragons bc they tend to trample, eat, and otherwise destroy all their plants lol. I have bioactive enclosures for my super tropical jungle Indonesian blue tongue skinks who have basking spot surface temps of 120°F and the plants are thriving.
@Sheikh Yerbouti this comment was about reptiles, not amphibians
Oh yeah, they're fine for putting on the side of the enclosure, but a CHE or deep heat projector would be better since heat mats really only feel warm while you touch them. I was just saying that they're not good primary heat sources since they can't be used with any amount of loose substrate and don't even provide the correct wavelengths of heat that reptiles and amphibians need like halogen bulbs do.
@Sheikh Yerbouti Either way though, you’re incorrect. So it does not really matter. Heat mats are pretty much useless.
I just finished a dart frog Viv and when you said you used a dry brushing technique I just smiled cause i did the same thing and I learn it from years of painting miniatures and never thought it would come in handy here but the look is absolutely unbeatable. Your work is incredible and the information is unlike anyone else, thank you 🙏🏼
Everything you do is so elevated that they’re not even just enclosures anymore; they’re art! Fantastic work
I cannot thank you enough. I have done an endless amount of hours of research getting to know my bearded dragons and how to care for them properly. First all about them and their needs, then how to construct a 3D background and now I am starting my research on you guessed it! An arid bioactive enclosure. We, as humans, bring in this little piece of nature inside our homes, so why not give them the most natural experience to maximize the longevity of their lifespan? I enjoy watching your videos, your work is the most beautiful form of art any artist could display: nature. I mean that's where "art" comes from, right?
I LOVE that you added plants that he could forage(the oregano and mint), and with the supers in there it’ll be a really nice set up. Just watch the water bowl because these guys like to like... flip their feet up before they walk? They walk weird, and are amazing at making a mess.
lol mine walks through his salad bowl and kicks it up every damn time
Mine likes to wake me up on the weekends by knocking over just about everything in his tank 😂
i literally don't know anything about fish, plants, or reptiles, but i freaking love watching ur vids and learning about everything
What a good one! Can we see a montage of Felix running around in it sometime? I wanna see him catch insects and climb around! Haha
Yeah I'll have to visit him again at some point in the future and get some update footage.
Why me?
@@felixruz3814 probably cause he saw you on sale as a slave on the dark web or somethin ;)
@@mac0771 This is the most specifically strange post I have seen in some time.
agreed! i got so amped when they put him in there. enjoy little buddy!
Just stunning! I love how well Felix blends into his new habitat. You got the colors on that background and the top substrate just right. The added pops of green from the plants complement it perfectly. Well done!
First time seeing you use superworms as clean up crew! That's new!!
and they're an occasional snack ... if they stray too far lol! my beardies just love super worms! I have to spell it out to others because if they hear me say it they are right at the front of the tank!
Wow, this is just plain amazing! Who ever thought that an arid, desert style tank could look so great. If I ever keep a Beardie again, I want him to have at least half as good of a tank as this one. Thanks for all you do Tanner.
Always wanted to do a bearded dragon setup like this
It's awesome
Mine would love this setup
So do it!
@@mikewedgwood697 I lack the time to do it also I’m more of a water aquarium guy myself mine has a custom built 145 all to himself with some 3D background to it and some pvc pipes I made into logs
Yes
When I look at a tank you design I get a feeling of a real habitat in the nature. It is amazing how much effort and consideration you put into creating not only a tank where an animal can live but a natural home in which the animal can thrive like in nature. Thanks for sharing your expirience and explaining it so well.
I think the best part of these vids is the chilled ambient ending it’s a real nice way to slow the pace.
By far the best Beardie setup I have seen. Probably my fave background I have seen on the internet so far. Fantastic work.
Awesome setup tanner, you should do a video (even if its a mini video) about how you keep and organize all of your supplies and tools you need for making these. What tools do you find you use most in a process like this?
Second this, would love to see the background of how he keeps everything.
He has touched on this before. I remember some things from one of his videos on mosses. That said I find think he has ever gone into his organization of space, tools, and build components in detail. That is I have to say something I would be interested in but unlikely to be on his main channel.
he has a video about tools he uses already
ruclips.net/video/Yg-qA3IkOj8/видео.html
Be careful with mint. Their roots can travel far underground and take over the entire area (if sown in gardens they can suffocate and overtake entire backyards and neighbouring yards too). Most gardeners leave mint in a pot because of this problem.
beardies are burrowers, so i bet this will interrupt that process quite a bit
I always come back
Awesome!! This is amazing!
I've been keeping powder orange and powder blue isopods for about 17 months now and they've done extremely well. I ended up mixing them together in one container out of pure curiosity and they totally blended together. There's such a huge range of colours now. Purples, oranges, reds, browns, blues, indigo... it's amazing!
I also keep springtails and I'm hoping one day to build an entire bioactive encloser that sustains edible foods. Maybe a bush of kale or some green onions, a cherry tomatoes bush, a blue berry bush or a small jalapeño pepper plant. So many options lol. But either way I'm still studying and learning how to encorporate the two together. For some reason when I introduce the springtails I have in with the isopods they don't seem to last long... I've looked around and they don't seem to be in there. I don't know if it's becuase they are not the correct type of springtails or if I'm just not doing somthing I should be doing 🤔
Wow 😯My bearded dragon wants thiiis !
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my bearded dragon wants a benz!
The enclosure looks so great. I see many bearded dragon setups on youtube and otherwise and they are always so sparse and dead, but even though this enclosure is for a desert animal it looks alive and livable. Great job. I'm working on my terrarium skills so i might have a home for my animals that looks and is as functional as yours.
What a little cutie Felix is! Nice rebuild of the old tank. Not so keen on that fine red exoterra dust (if its exoterra) and while it looks the part it causes issue for some beardies (irritated eyes etc). The (Beardie) love of my life passed away from a liver cancer 30th march or he would have been getting a remodelling. I still have his tank and cabinet but I cant even think about anything to do with another dragon or changing his house. Too soon..... really admire your work though. Maybe one day...
Gorgeous build! The last shot of Felix says it all! He loves it and he looks like a lizard king in his castle!
i like that you focued on making every inch of the tank useable and also fit the aesthetic. i sometimes see tanks that sacrifice floor space but you did a great job using the overhang / stair step to leave the floor of the tank relatively open. and having the second layer be so wide is really cool so the lizard can spread out and bask comfortably. awesome job!
This is the best Bearded Dragon tank I’ve ever seen in my life, well done man!!!
Absolutely amazing to see your take, thoughts, and what you envisioned this to look like! Love that you two worked together on it
We literally just found a 15 inch beardie in our backyard this week! We are searching for her owners but in the meantime I really enjoyed this video for inspo in case Frankie gets to stay with us.
Dad had a large beardie in his backyard for years. Was nice to see it sunning itself on the incinerator when i visited.
@@MooKau_ wow! And it just stayed put without roaming away? That would be so neat!
@@hollybridgeman5108 .. yeah... lived in natural area they are from ;)
Where are you from? I lost my beardie a few weeks ago and been trying to find him ever since, his name is brutus
@@genesistex3597 oh, this was in townsville about 10 years ago
This is incredible! He’s lucky to have such a chill bearded dragon. Mine would have absolutely destroyed the terrarium lol
Thanks to you, I am getting my own bearded dragon and I’ve learned so much, your the best reptile person
Bearded dragons YES! Been waiting for this tanner.
It's amazing to watch how your technique has developed and streamlined over the years. Beautiful and inspiring work!!
Please update this setup in the future...I'd be grateful to know how the pods, superworms and plants are doing after a month or three.
Well, after some bad experience with superworms destroying my backgrounds, I definitely predict it won't turn out so hot.
@@DraconisMarchVII theyd eat the styrofoam?
@@MooKau_ Oh yeah. I found out the hard way.
@@DraconisMarchVII in my experience they bite your dragon sometimes too :(
Have had a superworm loose in my beardie’s tank actually eat into a piece of wood. They would make quick work of the styrofoam I think.
I really like how you not only make your habitats great to look at but also are great for the animals needs.
you have truly mastered this art
I love how he blends right into his background, you really did make it for him in mind
Omg Felix is so cute, he deserves a tank this good
Thank you!
OMG. This is Gorgeous. Now I want to try for ALL 3 of My Arid Boys. I have a Uro, Beardie, Collard and Russian Tortoise. Thank You so much for the detailed Tutorial.
I LOVE THIS BUILD!!!! I think if you were to try and remake something similar this for your further beardy I would make a few adjustments. I would cut back on the sand. Although sand is found in their natural habitat the sand is not in large piles. Sand is also known to give beardies impaction. I would also add backgrounds to all three sides of the tank. Seeing they’re reflection makes them think there is another beardy there and it stresses them out. I wish you the best of luck in your future builders ☺️
Good advice😉
This video couldn’t have come at a better time 🙌 just ordered the new viv for my bearded dragon and will be building my own 3D background! Will be following this step by step!
This is incredibly creative and very good inspiration for aspiring 'builders". The only complaint is I personally would have gone for a larger size. Still I can tell a lot of thought went into this so props for that!
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Felix looks so happy in his new home! He matches his enclosure as well! Super great job on this one Tanner
I remember in your AAH interview you said the most requested videos get the least interaction. So here! Have some interaction from me
Very motivational and gives me lots of ideas for when I am going to make my own but also not giving me a bunch of information I don’t need which I love
Right when I'm planning to do a bioactive Viv for my Mexican black kingsnake. This is perfect
id watch his vid on the enclosure for his kingsnake for his solution to the common problem of snakes destroying plants
I haven't commented before, but I needed this. Hopefully I'll be getting a larger place and therefor will have room to give my beardie an upgrade.
Dude! That background is amazing! 😍😍😍
DUDE IM SPEECHLESS. THAT IS MY DREAM BIOACTIVE SETUP. Those Opuntia ellisianas LOOK SO DAMN GOOD HOLY. This is my favorite set up on all of RUclips easily!
Goddamn, how didn't you get tons of job offers from zoos and exhibitions yet?! It's absolutely stunning, and I'm not even finished watching!
I love BDs! I'm Australian, and they live natively in the bush (you'd say woods) near my house. They can give a bit of jump scare if they run off before you've seen them, but it's great if you can watch them bask on a tree or a rock ❤️
Imagine being as gifted as him...
Bruh, this was exactly what I needed as inspiration for my s. fasciatus tank. Thanks!
Leopard gecko setup!
YOU'RE VIDEOS ARE AMAZING I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! My favorite part is the little montage at the end of the animal exploring their new habitat! Seriously adorable PLEASE NEVER STOP WITH THIS TYPE OF CONTENT.
Looks cool, but if I recall he will triple in size at least. All those plants covering floor area wouldn’t he end up trampling the scape?
From what he said, I believe the plants will establish and grow as well.
This is seriously a work of art like every other setup you build. You have an awesome talent and a great way of making everything look so natural. Keep up the incredible work!
It looks cool, but personally I just feel it's a bit small, and the beardie would sadly probably need an upgrade out of it, since the bare minimum for an adult beardies is 4x2x2ft which is about 120 gallons, but even then I've seen plenty of people start suggesting 5x2/3x3ft or even at least 6ft long enclosures for some adult beardies, imo, it probably would have been nice, if the tank could be used for quite a while, but that's my opinion, I've just seen people suggest point 6+ month old beardies in their adult enclosures, to save money and resources, but the nice thing is going bioactive isn't incredibly difficult as you don't need plants (some beardies can be big plant eaters haha), so being able to just have the clean-up crew and just give them some food additions, is definitely worth it imo. As having a beardie even just in a 4x2x2ft enclosure can get quite pricey, since beardies can require at least 6 inches if not ideally 8+ inches of depth to their substrate, which can definitely get expensive when changing out the substrate, if using an adequate mix, since for example excavator clay can be good for the large extensive burrows beardies are capable of, but it can e quite a pricey thing to buy.
This is just my views on this, plus ofc the old beardie enclosure had reptile carpet or a sand mat as the bedding, basically both of those aren't adequate for a beardie or really any reptiles, since they can be quite risky, to name some things, reptile carpet can tear out nails ad teeth, sand mats have rocks etc on them which can easily fall off and be ingested and potentially cause impaction or internal injuries, as well as both are basically impossible to clean properly and need to be swapped out every time they go to the bathroom in a similar fashion to paper towels, but they are more expensive and if they aren't swapped out can become big bacteria breeding grounds which can start to take effect on their health, your own or easily cause infection on any sort of open wound which can be caused by a nail or tooth being ripped out by the carpet.
And idk what they were, but I doubt the pellets in the dish are very good, beardies should have a variety of fresh healthy vegetables on their plant side of their diet, and a healthy variety of gut loaded bugs on their bug/meat side of their diet. Staple bugs being like Dubia roaches, Turkistan roaches, Wood roaches, Discoid roaches, Crickets, Locusts, Grasshoppers, Silk worms, Bsfl aka Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Calci worms or Phoenix worms). As well as horn worms and mealworms are now and the treats, plus wax worms and super worms are rare treats, because of how fatty and addictive they are. Butter worms and Super mealworms are bugs to avoid, I believe all these bits on bugs are similar if not the same when it comes to what is staple, treats and avoid for any insectivore or omnivore that eats bugs. 🤷♀️ Just thought I'd throw in the thing about the bugs in case it could potentially help anyone.
I agree that it's too small. It's a beautiful enclosure but the dragon has basically nowhere to go.
Bro its a lizard, its not like its a human child
@@thetechimals1966 Dude what kind of thing to say is that, it's a living thing just as much as a human child is, taking care of an animal is just adopting a child into your care that happens to not be human. It depends upon you for every single individual aspect of its existence, it's our responsibility as their provider to give them the absolute best care we can, and that includes providing the best food, proper humidity and moisture, the proper substrate for burrowing, proper UVB radiation based on its Ferguson zone, overhead halogen lighting to provide IR-A and IR-B waves to fully power their muscles and metabolism, and a large enriching enclosure that's big enough to warrant it can't just be on one side and take 4 steps and be on the other side. Keeping a pet isn't a right, it's a luxury, and it's our responsibility to make sure they're able to engage in all of their natural behaviors as they would in the wild and ensure that they remain as healthy as possible so they can live a long and happy life, whether it be a dog, a fish, a bird, a reptile, or even an insect.
@@lizardqueen99 Are you seriously comparing a $60 petstore creature to a human child? Come on, man. Proper care for your pet is super important, but its no where near as important as raising your own child. He probably knows how to take care of a beardie by now, so there's no need to criticize the size of his tank. He makes enclosures for a living, for pete's sake.
@@lizardqueen99 you people honestly make me ashamed of owning a beardie. You all act like theyre made of glass and they need a 10 acre cage. I've owned my beardie for six years and she gets along quite well with a 40 gallon tank. Stop acting like a biologist and just chill out! Theyre lizards!
Above and beyond !! Absolutely beautifully put together and the final product is wonderous!
I am curious how this will hold up to the bearded dragon's claws. I have seen other videos where the bearded dragon has completely scratched the acrylic doors on it's enclosure that it looks like frosted glass.
adorable! and it includes cacti, my favorite thing! That haworthia might turn brown though, they're actually fairly low-light succulents and I don't keep them under my grow lights. If it does it isn't dead or sick, it's a natural response to overexposure.
Bioactive Button Quail enclosure next?
that would be cool
Land down under feel indeed. I went for a bush walk just outside of Sydney last weekend and saw a little rock cliff, and this could have been cut and pasted from that scene. Bloody, WOW!!
Edit: except the plants. The rockscape is perfect. The plants... nice.
I loved the terrarium decor but I think the bearded dragon doesn't have much space to walk!
I haven’t checked RUclips in a while and when I finally did this motivated me to get my beardie into a new enclosure. Love that you used your first tank it looks so incredible!
Without being roud, this is the first setup I do not like. I think it's to small for the animal. There should be more free space at the bottom. There must be cover too, but in a setup like this there should be at least the same space free of obsticals. The overhang makes it to dark in my opinion.
Once again, I do not want to be mean, I'm just giving my honest opinion.
I think you're incredibly talented! You created this all from scratch and it turned out beautifully.
the air in this dudes house is SO crisp
I'm glad you did an arid setup
the niche is overlooked in the tank hobby
NICE!! This has got to be one of my favorite Serpa builds. I love the variety in the plants and the cleanup crew.
Someone has to count how many times he say silicone in his videos and your vids are amazing
wow! what an incredible build. thanks for the video, i'm stoked to redesign my beardies tank now, with your helpful guidance. the sub recipe and addition of bugs, excites me. i think my beardie will really love this element. thanks for naming all the bugs and plants as well! great video!
You just keep getting better and better, this is absolutely beautiful!
This is the best bioactive bearded dragon set up I have ever seen. Thank you for putting this out!!!
Wow, this is beautiful. The hard work and attention to detail that goes into these builds, my word
I've had a few bearded dragons and oh my gosh they would have loved this set up. well done!
Tanner ( hope I spell your name right, if not I apologize )they're no words that can Express your master piece. You are truly a master at what you do. You just let your mind go and create. ❤❤❤❤ it dude. JUST AMAZING
This is definitely my favorite enclosure you've done so far Tanner! It's so beautifully done! I hope to see more arid-desert enclosures from you in the future!
He looks gorgeous in that tank, great job!
Beautiful tank, well done. Like my 5th time watching this, just got 2 4x2x2 from custom enclosure. Think you for the supplies and ideas
I just watched your latest video where you finally get your own Bearded Dragon. This popped up later and it is fun to watch how you have grown in your designs
I did the same exact thing, but the one tip that I would like to point out is to get that down under look with doing what he’s doing plus using tinted grout and painting it on it will give it that land down under them and make your bearded dragon be able to make itself easier
Glad I stumbled on this channel. My beardie will be happy once I make his habitat more natural.
I am sooo happy that you finally did this one.
WOW! That is BEYOND awsome. I don't know what else I can say to emphasize that.
Finally it happened! Thank you so much for doing this. Gave me inspiration to redo my bearded dragons enclosure. You are awesome!