Rubber Ducky Isopods Kept Multiplying, so I Made This

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  • Опубликовано: 8 мар 2024
  • Five months ago I made a dripping cave vivarium for my Rubber Ducky Isopods in an effort to move them out of bins. I thoroughly enjoyed that setup, but I regretted not going larger. I recently mentioned that I wanted to redo it and many of you wanted to see it as well. Here it is, enjoy!
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Комментарии • 302

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  3 месяца назад +242

    I'm so excited to share this one! It's been in the works for a few weeks now and was a lot of work, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. How do you think it compares to the original?

    • @chrisreilly1290
      @chrisreilly1290 3 месяца назад +7

      10x better

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 3 месяца назад +3

      Your Duckies are fortunate to be in the bigger happy place, that perfectly capture the beauty of nature.
      You posted this just in time as I started building my Ducky habitat based on your original idea last night. I like how you used cycled old substrates. If the wet rocks and under rocks are the hot spots, (just like what we observe in common Lolly Pollies in backyards), then I’d try increase such spots in my plan. Thank you again for this video at this timing!!!

    • @LawsonSoza
      @LawsonSoza 2 месяца назад

      Can you please make a purple crayfish setup with blackwater and purple and blue tetras that swim around love you serpa. Your fan Lawson

    • @korthosen949
      @korthosen949 2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks to u i started my own isopod terrariums a couple months ago
      AND I LOVE THEM ❤
      Isopods are so much fun
      i have different kinds but my favorits are armadillium gestroi sofar!

    • @Korina42
      @Korina42 2 месяца назад

      It looks amazing; I want to move there! You know, a small-leaved Fittonia would really pop in that landscape. Your idea was good, just the wrong scale.

  • @anand_kv__
    @anand_kv__ 3 месяца назад +498

    *Tanner* : I should gently place the leaf litter to make it believable
    *Also Tanner* : **Agressive Leaf throws** 😂

    • @readthebible67
      @readthebible67 3 месяца назад +1

      😂

    • @RMJ1984
      @RMJ1984 3 месяца назад +6

      He clearly used a leaf blower! xD

    • @jmarshal
      @jmarshal 2 месяца назад +1

      ✨ Nature ✨

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 Месяц назад +5

      That actually makes it believable. Humans subcontiously de-randomize things. That's something nature isn't capable of. Throwing is pretty much what wind would do in nature. The leaves stay where they stay and drop where they drop. Perfect randomizer.

  • @glassyGREEN_
    @glassyGREEN_ 3 месяца назад +416

    How cool that you are building more scapes for your rubber ducky isopods, I love these so much.
    Your scapes are always insane but this one looks especially natural.

    • @silasfoulon
      @silasfoulon 3 месяца назад +5

      Yes, these are the correct words 👍

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku 2 месяца назад +124

    I love that spoiling animals that are quite fine with simple enclosures has become a recurring theme. We have to hear about it the first time a guest sees this amazing scape and asks, "What's in here?"

  • @Theragonslayer
    @Theragonslayer 2 месяца назад +139

    It really shows how much you care for your animals knowing you were able to breed rubber ducky isopods. Youre such an amazingly kind and considerate human being for, despite learning this, you still wanted to make their tank bigger

    • @bennygambla3491
      @bennygambla3491 Месяц назад +3

      It’s great to see someone who actually cares about the animals and doesn’t just use them for props and views, like so many animal RUclipsrs. Paul Cuffaro is maybe the worst offender. I’d love to get Tanner’s thoughts.

  • @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1
    @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1 2 месяца назад +98

    If I was extremely wealthy, I would pay SerpaDesign top dollar to make custom tank builds like these for me. They are absolutely stunning, and I would look at these tanks for hours in person if I had even just one of these. You're truly a genius, and every setup is a masterpiece.

    • @moosekababs
      @moosekababs Месяц назад +2

      if i was extremely wealthy i would be able to afford the stuff to get into building my own lmfao😂

  • @oxileas
    @oxileas 2 месяца назад +89

    I found a grey isopods randomly in my apartment and was inspired by you to try and create a little home for him. now I have a total of 4 little beans in a little vivarium ♥

  • @b1rdeee
    @b1rdeee 3 месяца назад +121

    these last few builds have been truly on a new level! I'm loving the shift from tropical jungle looks for larger builds to something that much more closely resembles something you could head out and see locally. I'm studying herpetology and art, and one of my major crossroads interests is enclosure design. I feel like enclosures that house native species and mimic local environments could be an excellent way to get folks interested in conservation. The biggest step is letting people know what's out there!

  • @Cyberdragunz
    @Cyberdragunz 3 месяца назад +47

    My coworker is giving me her old aquarium and I plan on turning it into a slice of local nature. There's an abundance of moss and ground creeping plants, twigs and branches, leaf litter, etc. Perfect to home isopods and centipedes

  • @ttoctam3
    @ttoctam3 2 месяца назад +37

    The algorithm is being unfair to you. Your recent videos have really been excellent and the new studio and capacity adds so much to your videos. I imagine a reptile/frog vid will help pull a few more views or another less-natural habitat like the crystal caves or play button one. Just hoping you keep getting enough support to make these vids. Maybe even patreon?

  • @EchidnaKida
    @EchidnaKida 2 месяца назад +11

    I'm glad you're liking Tony so much and putting him in all these videos.

  • @goosenotmaverick1156
    @goosenotmaverick1156 3 месяца назад +24

    My saturday shall now be complete, no matter what the rest of the day holds.
    Thanks, Tanner!

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates 2 месяца назад +15

    Such a beautiful vivarium! I'm not a big fan of bugs, but these ones really are so cute, especially with that name. You've created a wonderful home for them to get settled and multiply happily!

    • @jeremyfrost2636
      @jeremyfrost2636 2 месяца назад +5

      Fun fact: these are crustaceans, not insects. They're related to crabs and shrimp.

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk Месяц назад +3

    Even with the recent boom of similar tank channels, this is the one I never get tired of. Tanner has so much vibe that he makes frickin' isopods fascinating to observe, and his skills in DIY & tankscaping are unparalleled.

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt 3 месяца назад +16

    This is amazing! I've just created my first terrarium for a group of Dairy Cow isopods. I may have to track down some Rubber Duckies for a future project.

  • @marikah6198
    @marikah6198 3 месяца назад +25

    I was waiting for this! My friend just gave me Duckis as a surprise and I was hurrying up to make a quick version of your original ducky enclosure with some twist last night.
    So happy to see your updated version of it. Thank you always for your inspiring videos. They are soothing, too.

  • @joshuaporniogro7139
    @joshuaporniogro7139 3 месяца назад +12

    Your videos and hobby are a niche art form I didn’t expect myself to enjoy so thoroughly. Thanks for the great videos, even your simple vivariums are inspiringly full of love, detail, and depth.

  • @user-hv2gq4wv8b
    @user-hv2gq4wv8b 2 месяца назад +5

    It be fun to see a video on where and how you source all your natural materials from, as well as to see your current collection of all your natural materials, plants, etc.

  • @mmmh37
    @mmmh37 2 месяца назад +3

    I love how much care and attention you pay to every single living thing

  • @LilaElizabethD
    @LilaElizabethD 3 месяца назад +1

    I’ve been enjoying your vids for about a year now & you’ve always made incredible things but I really feel like you’ve found your style & have taken nature design to a whole new level recently! Absolutely love what you’re creating & the love you put into it! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

  • @artastic_friend
    @artastic_friend 15 дней назад

    I LOVE BUGS!!!!!!!!💥💥💥💥💥💥
    Those rubber duckies much be living the happiest life, completely free of predators, and plenty of food to go around!!!
    Good job!!!!

  • @PhilokaliaPhotography
    @PhilokaliaPhotography 2 месяца назад +2

    So glad you shared this new setup with us! I just love the Rubber Ducky isopods! Beautiful work as always.

  • @Heartshackles
    @Heartshackles 2 месяца назад

    I love seeing your skill with building that starts all the way from making the terrarium itself to how natural you achieve the end result to be. Loved seeing all of the building process, as well as the adorable ducky isopods!

  • @pharahfishing
    @pharahfishing 3 месяца назад +4

    the highlight of my day has arrived

  • @HYTEOMEGAP
    @HYTEOMEGAP 2 месяца назад +4

    Ayy one of my favorite Serpa Squad videos got the redux (and I'm in it!!)
    More importantly, thank you Tanner for the revisit to the ducky isopod vivarium! Loved watching the process and your explanations behind every detail as always; looks awesome!!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  2 месяца назад

      Let's go! Appreciate your continued support.

  • @robertleogoetz
    @robertleogoetz 3 месяца назад +1

    I absolutely love your designs, and your passion for your animals is obvious. Can't wait to see what you work on next!

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 3 месяца назад +2

    You're very talented, Tanner. Your skills are getting even better. It's so amazing to witness.

  • @LuandaAnne
    @LuandaAnne 2 месяца назад +1

    This is awesome (as always) Tanner, I love your videos and it just brings me so much joy, the energy and effort you put into the quality of life for all your critters.

  • @cherrywinterberry
    @cherrywinterberry 2 месяца назад

    im so excited! I loved the original build and this one is EVEN COOLER wow I love tiny bugs living their best lives

  • @jeanannd
    @jeanannd Месяц назад

    I find it relaxing and sometimes cute to watch these rubber ducky isopods. Probably from good memories of roly poly's from childhood. Thank you for this video.

  • @forestpals
    @forestpals 2 месяца назад

    Rubber Duckies are my favourite!! this was SO COOL

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker 2 месяца назад

    Using the PVC pipe to house the pump is so smart, what a great idea! I'm sure the duckies enjoy their new home.

  • @hanyo1o132
    @hanyo1o132 3 месяца назад

    Builds like this are what I aspire to do. I cant wait to see more wonderful builds Tanner. Been watching since you were around 50k and its been a blast to witness your growth.

  • @bamsass525
    @bamsass525 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely stunning enclosure for the duckies!

  • @Gl00mGh0ul
    @Gl00mGh0ul 3 месяца назад

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @jamesbaconreid
    @jamesbaconreid 2 месяца назад

    Love the final look! So natural.. thanks for sharing

  • @yutub561
    @yutub561 3 месяца назад

    Wooooo I've been waiting for this! I saw my comment in the video😊
    I started my colony in January and it's amazing how much they've burrowed in the substrate. They have a whole tunnel system down there

  • @seagiants
    @seagiants 2 месяца назад

    This is so beautiful! Really outdid yourself.

  • @johnnygalaxy9022
    @johnnygalaxy9022 3 месяца назад +1

    What better way to start your day than with a new Serpa Design video :)

  • @brianarmstrong6426
    @brianarmstrong6426 2 месяца назад

    This build was worth the wait! Well done, Tanner

  • @Hmm-kh5cw
    @Hmm-kh5cw 2 месяца назад

    this is your best video yet by far. great job.

  • @Paludavium
    @Paludavium 2 месяца назад

    This Setup ist so beautiful. Fantastic! Very good Job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @shaycleo8983
    @shaycleo8983 2 месяца назад

    Sure you hear this a lot but thank you for what you do for the overlooked species ❤ it’s honestly the best thing to see for me.

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd 2 месяца назад

    SHEèeeesh 😮‍💨👌 the rubber ducky flex 💪 I enjoy this so much! Amazing content, best wishes to you and your future projects! 🌻

  • @tanyatonks7335
    @tanyatonks7335 2 месяца назад

    Outstanding, one of my favourite setups ❤

  • @markopolo1271
    @markopolo1271 Месяц назад

    It's genuinely kinda impressive how well you manage to make great convincing replications of natural habitats within your enclosures it's honestly just beautiful to see and kinda makes me want to take a stab at making something similar myself

  • @brianrupp
    @brianrupp 2 месяца назад

    This setup and video is a Masterpiece.

  • @jackottaway92
    @jackottaway92 2 месяца назад

    Turned out great

  • @bingohomeslice5158
    @bingohomeslice5158 2 месяца назад

    Inspirational! Love your designs!! We have just finished our first bioactive paludarium for our African Bullfrog "Tugboat" and we used many of your concepts/lessons so firstly, thank you so much. Also if you haven't already looked into them we have recently acquired a small colony of "Shiro Utsuri" isopods and they are fantastic. They are way more active (visually) than any other colony we have, Including our "dairy cows". Anyways love your work and THANKS again!!

  • @Terratepuy
    @Terratepuy 2 месяца назад

    This setup really nailed it! It looks SO natural that is hard to believe someone built it ✌️😃🌱

  • @iroau
    @iroau 3 месяца назад

    Amazing setup!

  • @mirkkulainen
    @mirkkulainen 2 месяца назад

    What a lovely setup and a scape!

  • @CrookedSteph
    @CrookedSteph 2 месяца назад

    Omg! I’m dying! So cute! Great job!

  • @saki.susaki
    @saki.susaki Месяц назад

    I have NEVER heard of rubber ducky or panda king rolly pollies! They’re so cute!! You’ve opened my eyes to a whole new world. I’ve always only seen the regular little gray blue fellas. I didn’t realize how complicated their environments need to be for successful reproduction. You sir, are truly a good person. Thanks so much for caring for these overlooked creatures 😁

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty2293 Месяц назад +1

    - Super cool build && those rubber ducks look so adorable my friend !

  • @LadyRohirrim
    @LadyRohirrim 2 месяца назад

    This was a particularily meditative and relaxing video.... I am just gearing up to redo my zebra isopod enclosure - this is very inspiring

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 2 месяца назад

    Awesome build and duckies.❤

  • @agentmae5490
    @agentmae5490 2 месяца назад

    They're so cute!! They really fit their name :)

  • @loochgardenstatebugs3737
    @loochgardenstatebugs3737 2 месяца назад

    Awesome job on this my friend I love the BDFB enclosure as well

  • @user-gk9ut9qc1o
    @user-gk9ut9qc1o 2 месяца назад

    They are so adorable, I have to make a plush of one!

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960 3 месяца назад +1

    Love isopods!

  • @someyoutuber7096
    @someyoutuber7096 2 месяца назад

    Gadzooks! What a great build!

  • @Disorganized_and_chaotic
    @Disorganized_and_chaotic 3 месяца назад

    Gorgeous, one of the best

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles 3 месяца назад

    Love these cute 🐤 ❤ I want to make something like this! Might need to redo my paludarium. I really like the pipe and water flow feature. So cool. Thanks so much for this fun build. I actually love watching the whole process. Have a blessed day!

  • @trumancremers6337
    @trumancremers6337 3 месяца назад

    Great build!

  • @BlueFuryDesigns
    @BlueFuryDesigns 2 месяца назад +2

    This turned out amazing! It would be cool if you inserted a mini camera into their cave so that you can see what they are up too

  • @SpringtailsUS
    @SpringtailsUS 2 месяца назад

    Great work! 😍

  • @justlovely36
    @justlovely36 2 месяца назад

    You always do a nice job

  • @AngelaABrown-cd8kd
    @AngelaABrown-cd8kd 2 месяца назад

    AMAZING!!!! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Sopranoanxieux
    @Sopranoanxieux 20 дней назад

    You do such lovely work.

  • @szudy76
    @szudy76 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @KieranStrix
    @KieranStrix 13 дней назад

    My daughter loves duckies and I completely understand why. I’ve got to build her a little terrarium of her own.

  • @Romyislief
    @Romyislief 22 дня назад

    I absolutely love these types of video😍

  • @blueboltshrimp
    @blueboltshrimp 2 месяца назад

    this is so cool!!!

  • @oojamaflip7192
    @oojamaflip7192 3 месяца назад

    this is lovely

  • @PatriotCoinRings
    @PatriotCoinRings 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful setup but I couldn't help myself but to add a front view of a small water pooling area with a couple coolie loaches and/or maybe some nano-fish. I'd also need one area that had a small visible waterfall and I know the rubber ducky fans will hate me for this but I'd love to fill that tank with various poison dart frogs. Ohhh the possibilities. I have to hand it to you, such dedication for Rollie-Pollies.

  • @k2a2l2
    @k2a2l2 2 месяца назад

    beautiful build and some beautiful duckies :,)

  • @nicolahyndman8510
    @nicolahyndman8510 3 месяца назад

    Watching this man live out my dream fr

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 Месяц назад

    SEEING THE LEAVES BEING THROWN WAS AMUSING AND I LAUGHED :)) AND I THOUGHT BRAVO ( CLAPPING HANDS :) !
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND SHOWING THE GREAT ART :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @RegularBiscuit
    @RegularBiscuit Месяц назад

    Its gorgeous to watch tanner use basic materials to make such works of living art

  • @bobbyspeaker
    @bobbyspeaker Месяц назад

    I love these little guys.

  • @WhatTheShid
    @WhatTheShid 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey man, I've been watching your videos for a pretty long time now and I have to say, I absolutely love them. From design, to commentary, photography and editing, it's all great. Quite recently, I re-watched your Crocs video, and remembered one of my close friends is a client of Crocs! (The company is called Digitas) I had to show them it, and they sent it to the Crocs Marketing Team itself! I'm not super sure if they'll see it, but if they reach out, great for you!

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  2 месяца назад

      Appreciate the feedback and support! I'll remember this if I ever hear anything - thank you!

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 2 месяца назад

    You sir are really amazing scaper . So much talent

  • @akechijubeimitsuhide
    @akechijubeimitsuhide 2 месяца назад

    These lil guys are ridiculously cute!

  • @DolusVulpes
    @DolusVulpes Месяц назад

    this is the first time ive ever heard of rubber ducky isopods and immediately i love them

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGEN 3 месяца назад +1

    The Salamanders are happy the Ducky's got their upgrade.

  • @sad_tree7891
    @sad_tree7891 2 месяца назад

    You are the only youtuber that I check everyday for a new video

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  2 месяца назад +1

      New videos most Saturdays at 8am EST

  • @thestondfrog
    @thestondfrog 2 месяца назад

    Cool I really like this tank

  • @explorer_9851
    @explorer_9851 2 месяца назад

    I love seeing someone else put so moch work into the critters that are usually forgotten about . I did this same thing for the dubia roach colony I have . They are for my tarantula but because she only needs to eat every like 2 weeks . They needed something more . Plus the better you care for the food . The better it is for what eats it . And ever since I made their new home . They started breeding again and I love seeing them all come out when I feed them lol. I got attached to the biggest female. So she’s like the matriarch of the colony now and will never be eaten by nova lol

  • @micacam2684
    @micacam2684 Месяц назад

    They look sweet, chewy, and delicious. 😊

  • @dennisbrown7079
    @dennisbrown7079 2 месяца назад

    I love that you called them roly poly

  • @Reptiliomorph
    @Reptiliomorph 2 месяца назад

    Leaf litter is the glitter of terrarium building

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 месяца назад

    Beautiful! Please do a follow up with longer segments of the tank views. Very peaceful 🙂

  • @marcantoinedousset2476
    @marcantoinedousset2476 3 месяца назад

    Wonderfull job for a very small insect

  • @moritzlaszlo3115
    @moritzlaszlo3115 2 месяца назад

    You are a real animal friend my dude!

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 2 месяца назад

    thank you!

  • @dingdong17277
    @dingdong17277 Месяц назад

    i love these little fellas

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 2 месяца назад

    Those are some lucky rubber duckies!! 😊😊😊

  • @lauraholzler1417
    @lauraholzler1417 2 месяца назад

    I started my first blonde ducky colony. I look forward to creating something amazing with them.

  • @user-fl2sw2yi4r
    @user-fl2sw2yi4r 2 месяца назад

    I would of never thought about owning a tank and putting just isopods in but you did and I am glad you did