Nano Eco Cube (Cheap & Easy DIY Paludarium)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • I enjoy creating and sharing nature designs, but there’s often a perception that they’re always expensive. Although that’s the case in some instances, it’s not the norm for me. DIYing, working with what I have, and buying things on sale help me do things cost-effectively. In this one, I wanted to share how it’s possible to make a paludarium of all things with minimal materials, simple techniques, and stuff from my yard. Enjoy!
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Комментарии • 335

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Месяц назад +156

    It was awesome being able to get outside again to collect materials and I think this one turned out great! Probably one of the best examples yet of what's possible simply using things found in the yard (or on the side of the road lol). What do you think? Let me know and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @typerightseesight
      @typerightseesight Месяц назад +1

      Looks like an awesome drinking buddy.

    • @dennispreatto9098
      @dennispreatto9098 Месяц назад +1

      Hi! Thank you for this new video! I have been watching all your content these last weeks and I decided to build my first small aquarium! I bought the glass and silicone and built the tank, only to realise I used a silicone that contains a biocide 😢 I didn't want to take the chance and risk killing all the fish, so now I am scraping off all the silicone and doing it again with a safe product. Did something like this ever happened to you as a beginner? Also, how do you make sure not to introduce any toxic or dangerous substances in the water? Again thanks for all the free knowledge you are sharing with us, keep up the wonderful job! ❤

    • @The_Crucible714
      @The_Crucible714 Месяц назад +1

      I find watching “waterfalls” in paludarium very relaxing. Years ago I created one for a friend in a 60 gal tall, custom built, “antique” Metaframe tank. He put in a few Spring Peepers, 2 Red Efts (which eventually became Eastern Newts) and a white Beta in the water section -which was much larger. Tiny ferns & micro-mini/miniature Sinningia added color & contributed to the sense of scale. Also called “Wood Violets” tiny Sinningia are a great plant for small-scale builds as they bloom and reseed constantly with no care. In the Gloxinia family there was a Sinningia Society in the Northeast at that time (I’m sure they still exist.)
      As usual nice job👍🏻

    • @ialrakis5173
      @ialrakis5173 Месяц назад +1

      great example of 'less is more'

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 Месяц назад

      Even I follow your techniques, it just doesn’t turn out as good as and as natural as yours. You must be observing the nature so well. 😊

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 Месяц назад +805

    Thanks for sharing this video. My wife of 36 years passed away 12 days ago and I'm lost still not finding my way. Your videos are peaceful.

  • @Christommyfmx
    @Christommyfmx Месяц назад +272

    "That ain't goin no where" killed me 😂

    • @pony3284
      @pony3284 Месяц назад +15

      One of those "fine details" that keeps me coming back to these videos!

    • @dandalli-8614
      @dandalli-8614 Месяц назад +8

      I laughed out loud 😂😂

    • @amberraedawntollenaar3513
      @amberraedawntollenaar3513 Месяц назад +5

      I came here to say this 😂

    • @stoneysscapes7544
      @stoneysscapes7544 29 дней назад +1

      Until the epic scene of Coach Serpa , I was 100% certain that Auto play had found a gem from the past . Probably due to the 2 gallon aquarium and honestly Tanner is a very young soul and a Visionary that truly CREATES!!!!

    • @Xelababyyy
      @Xelababyyy 28 дней назад

      😂😂😂

  • @andrescolintv
    @andrescolintv Месяц назад +266

    I don’t know who’s more impressed, me or the deer 🦌

  • @sarahdiane359
    @sarahdiane359 Месяц назад +98

    One of my most favorite parts about your videos is showing the trial and error periods. It’s really encouraging for someone like me who tends to give up when things don’t turn out like I had planned. Great content 😊

  • @HomemadeEcosystems
    @HomemadeEcosystems Месяц назад +146

    You have some very cool millipedes in your backyard! Maybe you can make a video on the ''terrarium animals'' you can find there

    • @TheRaptorRex
      @TheRaptorRex Месяц назад +12

      I recon he should call them Bob!

    • @HomemadeEcosystems
      @HomemadeEcosystems Месяц назад +17

      @@TheRaptorRex that is the only right name for them

    • @moro8274
      @moro8274 Месяц назад +1

      I second this!

    • @peasoff9110
      @peasoff9110 19 дней назад +1

      I love your videos and i love bob

  • @helixsapiensis5078
    @helixsapiensis5078 Месяц назад +20

    Oh Tanner, please do a LIVE build along! like Bob Ross! The Joy of SerpaDesign 🐸

  • @maht0x
    @maht0x Месяц назад +48

    projects like this are what keeps me coming back - massive flash 8ft tanks etc. have a wowo factor but the small things anyone could do always look great in your hands

  • @whimsicalgarbage
    @whimsicalgarbage Месяц назад +21

    Gonna be recommending this video to customers at work who are looking for inspiration on starting a paludarium!! This is genuinely a beautiful build, great great great work.

  • @kiernanscanlon8965
    @kiernanscanlon8965 26 дней назад +2

    The "that ain't going nowhere" outfit and joke was so unexpected 🤣 had to give it a few replays. The scape came out great!

  • @graffitibot1792
    @graffitibot1792 16 дней назад

    Other ppl have said it, but I love that he puts all his ideas in the video, especially the ones that didn't work as intended.

  • @datderpycookie5096
    @datderpycookie5096 26 дней назад

    The little millipedes are so cute! One of my favorite animals you've added so far

  • @CrimsonAngelAsh
    @CrimsonAngelAsh 19 дней назад

    I love watching your builds! I'd love to see more DIYs using minimal/manual tools and supplies that can mostly be found at a dollar store. Ideally a flower pot pond for a patio that can be stocked with fantail goldfish (that's what I want to make now I finally have outdoor an space) 😊

  • @umbrellacorp.
    @umbrellacorp. 25 дней назад +3

    Imagination and Creativity = Priceless. 😎👍💯

  • @UsmanNasir-jf2lb
    @UsmanNasir-jf2lb Месяц назад +1

    "I just couldn't shake the feeling i was being wached,that's because I was "
    😂😂

  • @ArcaneGinger
    @ArcaneGinger Месяц назад +3

    I really like seeing the waterfall. Your usual drips are cool, but seeing the water just fall down the rocks is lovely as well. Great build as usual 💚

  • @greatPretender79
    @greatPretender79 Месяц назад +7

    Yes!! Finally a build with flowing water you can actually see flowing ❤

    • @ArcaneGinger
      @ArcaneGinger Месяц назад +2

      I agree! Not that the other ones l aren't pretty. But it is great to see a mini waterfall

  • @dawn7882
    @dawn7882 Месяц назад +2

    I have a millipede that looks just like that,. Along with some tiny snails and a cute little slug. They came in with some of my plants 😊. I miss this part of living in Minnesota. Most of these are not available in my area of Arizona 😢, so I have to order. I love your projects, they are always so cool😊

  • @lavender-hearts
    @lavender-hearts Месяц назад +5

    The first video of yours I ever saw was the Free Terrarium build. This makes me feel a lot the same way - an inexpensive, accessible way to bring nature indoors. I'm so glad you shared this with us!

  • @MJClark16575
    @MJClark16575 Месяц назад +9

    I love these kinds of videos where you build using a budget.

  • @mistyrichardson6041
    @mistyrichardson6041 29 дней назад

    Lol the "the that ain't going nowhere" bit is the best. 😂

  • @asystoleD
    @asystoleD Месяц назад +3

    you inspired me the beginning of this year to make a terrarium. 4 months later its still going strong and it has a small centipede in it!

  • @LifeinJars
    @LifeinJars 29 дней назад +3

    Really nice how much detail you're able to fit in such a tiny space.

  • @Malmypal
    @Malmypal 18 дней назад

    I love taking rips and watching your vids

  • @kzookid2051
    @kzookid2051 18 дней назад

    I really appreciate how much consideration you put into your builds for the animals' comfort and needs. Yes, it would be easier just to make it look good, but you go the extra mile to make it not just beautiful, but a true home for the critters.

  • @TPsNaturalWorld
    @TPsNaturalWorld 28 дней назад +1

    Your the reason I’m creating my own crested gecko build, love the videos your an inspiration 😊

  • @DerekInKC
    @DerekInKC 15 дней назад

    I've been following you for years. But i come back for the enunciation. ❤

  • @Sammy-qe5kn
    @Sammy-qe5kn Месяц назад

    Tanner your videos are so inspiring, thank you for introducing me to nature design. It’s become so positive for me and my self confidence I have so much fun creating and it’s all because of you! :)

  • @M.Yaman.
    @M.Yaman. Месяц назад +15

    Man your work is pure art 👌

  • @rat_dragon
    @rat_dragon 28 дней назад +1

    Holy carp man! I bought 2 of these at $20ea 5 months ago and turned them into mini aquariums for rehab & inverts...cool to see you got the same tanks and turned them into paludariums! I'm upgrading the rehab fish of these tanks to a few 12 gal bowfronts that haven't been sold since the 90's and wasn't sure what to do with these tanks afterward...nice idea :)

  • @feather6615
    @feather6615 29 дней назад

    love the appearance of SerpaDad. So proud

  • @user-mn4jx4ls5c
    @user-mn4jx4ls5c Месяц назад +1

    The zoom in on the deer cracked me TF up each time 🤣🤣🤣

  • @laceymoriah
    @laceymoriah Месяц назад

    You have inspired me to build my own cost efficient paludarium

  • @susanbecker5610
    @susanbecker5610 29 дней назад

    I'm always amazed at what you're able to do. It's so inspiring.
    To answer your question. I'm upgrading my hermit crabs' enclosure soon and some of the more advanced ideas I have, I've learned from you and a few other RUclipsrs. A small waterfall feature is one of the ideas I have. It will be for their freshwater pool.

  • @nathanr5737
    @nathanr5737 27 дней назад

    Im so excited for the leafy street collab

  • @centraltexasbear9973
    @centraltexasbear9973 29 дней назад

    as always. i love it. you bring some joy to my life. please more enclosed ecospheres

  • @1_piece_of_dirt
    @1_piece_of_dirt Месяц назад +5

    i love how you decorate all your tanks they all look so beautiful☘️

  • @xXDisturbedFoxXx
    @xXDisturbedFoxXx 27 дней назад

    Honestly love seeing your local floral and fauna set ups you do! Hope you do more like these to give people ideas on scapes of their own!

  • @aartipoonai-nahaniwayps1169
    @aartipoonai-nahaniwayps1169 Месяц назад +3

    The paludarium looks incredible. Keep up the good work!

  • @Underoos00
    @Underoos00 Месяц назад +8

    Beautiful work as always Brother

  • @leesapollo
    @leesapollo Месяц назад

    I have a spare 20cm cube and might try something similar. Looks incredible.

  • @jonahmyatt1580
    @jonahmyatt1580 28 дней назад

    This one looks great! I’ve gotten pretty into nature design, and your channel has been incredibly inspiring.

  • @caughtafaygo
    @caughtafaygo Месяц назад +1

    So cool! Wearing my Serpa hoodie right now as a matter of fact

  • @justmyway508
    @justmyway508 Месяц назад +1

    Once again you've killed it. Amazing creation and awesome content.

  • @rolfathan
    @rolfathan 27 дней назад

    Love the idea of easy builds like this for beginners. Your usual stuff is great, but it's way beyond my capacity.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku Месяц назад

    What an incredible and inspiring build!

  • @outdoor75
    @outdoor75 Месяц назад +7

    That looks amazing, would never have thought the plastic bag as a liner will work so well. I tried to make one carving foam, looked good but never as good as yours.

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 Месяц назад +1

      Ziploc Freezer Bag is another safe plastic option I use.

    • @IlseMulAuthor
      @IlseMulAuthor Месяц назад

      ​@@marikah6198good idea! I had just been wondering about it since I don't have the original packaging of a similar aquarium anymore. Your tip is very handy!

    • @IlseMulAuthor
      @IlseMulAuthor Месяц назад

      ​@@marikah6198btw, in addition to my other comment: would you cut open the bag? Seems logical to me, but I've never used it in such a way 😁

  • @cali-cali6700
    @cali-cali6700 Месяц назад

    Best episode yet!!

  • @ErugoPurakushiOne
    @ErugoPurakushiOne Месяц назад

    1:58 that was great :D

  • @christinabrown7308
    @christinabrown7308 Месяц назад

    Tanner, you are so fascinating! You keep on coming up with better ideas. That seam tape would be perfect for my blue tongue skink's enclosure.

  • @sarahhaley8352
    @sarahhaley8352 Месяц назад

    I could just watch it for hours. What a joy to have in your house!

  • @Jacobcox-YT
    @Jacobcox-YT Месяц назад +2

    Tanners builds are always so awesome!

  • @Stephen-jw8ci
    @Stephen-jw8ci 29 дней назад

    looks awesome as always. i know budget builds are your bread and butter, but someday i'd love to see you make the most expensive build possible. not something enormous, just medium sized and with super premium materials

  • @idibrah36
    @idibrah36 27 дней назад

    Mmm something wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration

  • @jacobm3261
    @jacobm3261 25 дней назад

    Very pretty! Really like your builds! I would totally put a couple small fish in there btw!

  • @assiahinarkansas
    @assiahinarkansas 17 дней назад

    Another amazing build!

  • @sierrajohn207
    @sierrajohn207 Месяц назад +2

    LOVE THESE TUTORIALS!!! This might be the first one I try. Keep up the good work ^_^

  • @hunterbushell3276
    @hunterbushell3276 Месяц назад

    You should do a weather loach setup. Coolest aquarium fish ever

  • @guillaume-labrie
    @guillaume-labrie Месяц назад

    Youve inspired me to take up nature design! I'll be making my own terrariums soon while preparing to house my boa in a more natural enclosure, bioactive if i can make it!

  • @filiplaskovski9993
    @filiplaskovski9993 Месяц назад

    Love this new style of video !!

  • @stiches2690
    @stiches2690 Месяц назад +2

    Might be a good idea to do tutorials on how to make different equipment for tanks and palidariums for cheap. Stuff like lights and even tanks

    • @toxiccity97
      @toxiccity97 Месяц назад +1

      He's done a tank building tutorial. Making your own lights is crazy 😂

  • @user-ht7vq5mk5b
    @user-ht7vq5mk5b Месяц назад +2

    Love it

  • @SuperSonfish
    @SuperSonfish Месяц назад

    “That aint going no where” 😃😃 That was hilarious and unexpected 😂

  • @mistyrichardson6041
    @mistyrichardson6041 29 дней назад

    I love that you show your challenges threw your builds it helps learn even though things aren't perfect your can still achieve perfection by not giving up...thanks for your inspiration.

  • @vilmathealien
    @vilmathealien Месяц назад +1

    I followed your instructions in making my first forest terrarium and I love it so much. Maybe I should give this a try too.

  • @mazerinthemage2395
    @mazerinthemage2395 28 дней назад

    "Mossing" is a great verb XD

  • @smaragdina333
    @smaragdina333 Месяц назад

    So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this amazing skill

  • @michaelboulos3272
    @michaelboulos3272 Месяц назад

    Im making some more coffee and watching more vids from your channel 😂

  • @Felix-bj1in
    @Felix-bj1in Месяц назад +1

    G.O.A.T.!

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeenite Месяц назад

    Beautiful work. I know you enjoyed foraging for mosses in your yard and local area. I think moss is one of the wonders of the natural world. I've been enchanted by it since I was a little girl in NYC long ago. It will thrive, lush and green, from nothing but grit and powdered dog poop blown into a crack in the sidewalk, watered by rain.

  • @Cantfigureoutahandle
    @Cantfigureoutahandle Месяц назад

    This is probably one of my favorite videos and I’m so excited to try this with my 5 gallon marine land tank

  • @bethlovesthings
    @bethlovesthings Месяц назад

    Thank you for including the "that aint goin' nowhere ' clip 😂😂 so good

  • @antonialamsyah6859
    @antonialamsyah6859 День назад

    Those magic tapes fixes everything.

  • @evilone543
    @evilone543 Месяц назад +1

    Really nice! I have a plan for something similar at a larger scale over the summer, but for this weekend it’s a small 2g submerged bowl and a smaller open top cylinder moss terrarium. Mine will NOT be as fantastic as yours, but I keep trying. 😊

  • @sal-1337
    @sal-1337 Месяц назад

    love this one bob moss

  • @sorscha
    @sorscha Месяц назад

    I really enjoyed this video 😊 thanks again

  • @takacscristian1107
    @takacscristian1107 Месяц назад

    @SerpaDesign, the way you play with nature is mesmerizing!

  • @NathanCasias
    @NathanCasias Месяц назад

    "That ain't going no where" with the dad outfit was perfect 😂😂😂😂

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Месяц назад

    You definitely make it seem doable for anyone with any amout of experience. I like that!

  • @moldy13
    @moldy13 Месяц назад

    great build. beautiful as always. you are a real inspiration.

  • @moro8274
    @moro8274 Месяц назад

    This was such a dope video! These builds where you use local materials and animals are definitely my favorite!

  • @OhWowAtlantic
    @OhWowAtlantic Месяц назад +1

    Hey Serpa, I would love it if you could make a guide on how to make a drainage layer. Or if you already have a guide. Or even another creators video.

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 Месяц назад +1

    Love this.

  • @twoturtletom
    @twoturtletom Месяц назад +1

    Great build Tanner! Perfect for spring….

  • @Jungles_of_Lustria
    @Jungles_of_Lustria Месяц назад +2

    This is excellent Thank you so much serpa! I can't wait to replicate something like this. Even if it is just for some Zen in my room and growing some small hydrophilic plants with some isopods I think it would be amazing

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles Месяц назад

    I started a terrarium because of a cute little millipede. ❤ Thanks for this beautiful build and showing us the ups and downs of it. I’m thinking of redoing my paladarium (again). The soil keeps getting waterlogged even though it’s up above the water line. (False bottom with screen) I think this hobby is all about problem solving. lol. But it’s also so rewarding. God bless and have a great day.

  • @chileanyways196
    @chileanyways196 Месяц назад

    So cool Tanner!

  • @austinbooth3609
    @austinbooth3609 Месяц назад

    that cop skit was great lol love from utah serpa!

  • @vincentcloud
    @vincentcloud Месяц назад

    One of the best parts of my week, a new video from you

  • @SlapStyleAnims
    @SlapStyleAnims Месяц назад

    I wish I could find millipedes as easy as you!

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 Месяц назад +3

    Hey Tiana here's some interesting news for you I just found out that Josh's frogs are going to be carrying more than one species of Springtail that's right the laws are changing they're going to be able to carry some more tropical stuff and more temperate stuff than just the white spring teals so if you try to sing white little specs in your bavariums and terrariums and palladariums and bioactive animal enclosures you may now be able to get red ones and orange ones and brown ones and gray ones and that's from Josh's frogs in the next couple of months are going to be start introducing them along with even more isopods and the isopods they're going to have her in little almost like Delicup containers but they can last up to 8 to 12 weeks they said I would push fast 8 or 9 But at least they've got more varieties now and they're prepackaged so that all you have to do is just order them and they shift them out and they said there's usually more than what the count is plus babies so that's kind of cool that they're going to be able to do that for us people here in the US. that was funny even said oh there's people over there collecting isopods now like they're pokemon. so check it out when it comes out I would love to see a bio active enclosure with different kinds of Springtails and isopods then what's currently been up on the market just the white Springtails they're cute They're fun to watch they're easy to see at least but they kind of get pegged off quickly. especially if they're in with other animals you know frogs lizards god knows what else.

  • @PvtColtyWolty
    @PvtColtyWolty Месяц назад

    Huge fan & love the videos! With that being said living in Texas I want to SCREAM whenever you’re just grabbing moss from your backyard 🥲

  • @dickthebutcher8997
    @dickthebutcher8997 Месяц назад

    Love the addition of the millipedes, on top of everything else. Always blowing minds brother, keep 'em coming.

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb Месяц назад

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

  • @Tobi-pp2wz
    @Tobi-pp2wz Месяц назад +1

    Looks amazing

  • @-beee-
    @-beee- Месяц назад

    How gorgeous! Thanks for taking us on this journey

  • @juliepackham6669
    @juliepackham6669 Месяц назад

    I could watch these forever

  • @abee5723
    @abee5723 Месяц назад

    The colloquial dad scene had me wheezing 😂

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 Месяц назад

    I wish I had 1/4 of your craft, this is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

  • @DFangs219
    @DFangs219 Месяц назад

    I like the cameo from the old man " that ain't going nowhere " your format is wonderful but throwing in some comedy like that never hurts!