Bioactive Ghost Mantis Vivarium w/ Realistic DIY Background (pt2)
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- Опубликовано: 25 дек 2020
- It's finally time to get my Ghost Mantis into a proper bioactive vivarium. You've seen me make vivariums before, but this one is a little different. I decided to make a realistic background using Drylok Masonry Paint.
I know that some hobbyists use it to seal plywood enclosures, but I never would've thought to use it on a background. I found it very easy to use and will definitely mix it in with some of the other techniques I've show before. Let me know what you think of the finished piece. I personally really like how it turned out.
Although I've never seen him use it like this, I originally got the idea to use this paint from Troy Goldberg. He uses it to make backgrounds for poison dart frogs on his channel. Check it out!
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If you missed the first installment of this series on the tank build, then check out the video below. It was pretty easy to build.
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The new mantis vivarium is setup and ready to go! I'm really excited to start bringing insects into the lineup and will most likely get more in the future. What else would you want to see a setup for? Also, let me know what thought of the new background? I found it to be a great and easy alternative to other methods I've shown in the past. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
What lighting would you recommend for a preying mantis would the T5s be ok thank you
Thank you for making Saturday mornings great again...
Wow, early here today
Definitely would like to see an arid bioactive vivarium for a leopard gecko 😁
Hey can you please make a vivarium with a stream or river I tried to make one but it always leaked so I had to tear it down a tutorial would be much appreciated 😊merry Christmas 🌟❤️
You're like the Bob Ross of fake rocks. Bob Rocks.
Bob Moss.
@@Shaden0040 YES way more appropriate XD
@@Shaden0040 love it!
@@Shaden0040 I thought of the same thing
Or, Bob Moss.
I would love to see a video of a day in your life feeding and taking care of all your pets if you haven't done this before :) love your videos, I always look forward to seeing them
He actually has a couple! A few vlogs show how Tanner sets up his feeding/care routine for his brother to take care of his animals while he's on vacation :)
Tanner: "Its obviously not my best work.."
Me: "👀 how on earth does he do that!! 😍👏👏"
What do mean he does it on earth he’s clearly an alien 👽🤣
If I was a fish, frog, lizard, snake, insect, whatever, this is the guy I'd want to go home with. That is such a cool looking setup. Small, yet beautiful. I've been wanting to try a mantis setup. Maybe someday.
If your a chicken u should cross the road
I love Tanner, but if were any of the above, I would have preferred freedom in real nature.
@@TheHeadown too many predators trying to eat me, not gonna take the chance!
@@Boorosan that's The fun of life :D!!
@@TheHeadown many of insects have small teritory, for example mantis can live all her life on single plant
I had a ghost mantis a few years ago. She was my first pet bug. I got her as an L2 or 3. Itty bitty, but she did amazingly, she was a bright red baby(I named her Clyde after the red ghost in pacman) and turned a deep almost black auburn color. She was insanely curious and great about handling when I had to. She would move to the front of her enclosure and watch me work when I came to my desk. She was a great friend in such an unexpected way- I didn't expect her to be so observant of her environment. After her I tried to keep a few more mantids, but had issues with all of them for one reason or another. I was unfortunately very attached to them(never expected to be sobbing over losing a pet insect but the day I saw Clyde going I sat with her in my hands and cried), and even though this seems common in the bug keeping hobby(losing pets who had seemingly been in perfect health), I felt to blame. I eventually stopped trying after losing a Devils Flower Mantis to a bad shed where she had fallen in the middle of molting. It's been a few years but seeing this makes me want to try again.
I hope you got the most out of your time with your little guy. He's very pretty. :)
I have basically the same story. Raised ghosts successfully. Eventually tried devils flower and they had the same issues with molting. I actually found mine on the ground and successfully assisted it in completing its molts nearly 3 times... but all 3 of mine died when my idiot housemate was tasked with feeding them while I was out of town. They poured the ENTIRE hatchery of feeder bugs into the enclosure and the mantids were literally stressed to death.
Amazing!!
Serpa: paints styrofoam and looks like real rock.
Me: paints styrofoam and it looks like painted styrofoam.
It looks great! I have to get my hands on some begonias now lol
They are such good Terrarium plants 😁 cuttings from leaves are very easy too
I love your videos!
My favorite is an Angel's wing begonia, not a small plant though. Absolutely gorgeous
I just got begonia amphixous, Maculata pink poke a dot , and darth Vader and I’m inlove
Let’s see some ISOPOD BUILDS:):):):):)
"Not my best work by any means, but it should suffice." -speaking on his background and 'rocks'
ARE YOU OKAY?! Your background is f*cking beautiful and looks SO REALISTIC!!! Boy, you need to give yourself more credit. You are an artist and everything you build/make is unbelievably good. ❤
I once had a mantis. Her name was Stella. She loved aphids and ants.
I keep pet ants (14 queens) but I love mantids
I caught a new queen
I usually just hatch some mantis eggs in my greenhouse. They seem to thrive and eventually hanging out with bugs ends because they venture outside.
Choosing that begonia as the anchor plant was perfect. It complements the "rock" colors so well. The build turned out very well. Your record stands as the Enclosure King.
A warm cup of coffee + A new video from Tanner = Amazing morning.
Wow those rocks look so realistic, that is really cool.
Wow! What a labor of love. What a lucky little mantis... :) That's a wonderful enclosure for him...
Mantis have always been my favorite bug. He is so neet!
This vivarium looks great, I really love the pop of red from the begonia.
neet
Mantises are my favorite insect. You've made a lovely home for yours!
HOLY COW. I like to mix miniatures in my terrarium builds and the one thing holding me back was that I didn't know of any frog-safe paint. THERE IS FROG-SAFE PAINT. You have no idea how excited I am about this.
when choosing materials, top priority should be given to safety of the animals
That’s a very cool mantis. I love the little home too. ❤️
Serpa design is a true motivation
he is so stinkin cute. and he blends well with the wood you chose. great little setup, and it's interactive!
watching you carve the foam rocks was oddly satisfying
can anyone recommend any foam carving asmr channels ahahaha
Check out wargaming terrain builds
I love mantises!! I'd adore keeping them sometime. Time to watch Mantis videos
Just when I think there's no way you go top yourself you go and do this! One of my favorite things about this channel is how naturally fresh the content always is.
Your mantis started dancing to the music once you put him in there lol. Great set up !
What a place he got to enjoy the last time of his life, really awesome! Didn't know they didn't live longer than that, kind of sad.. But really is a beautiful species, even if I wouldn't dare to have one :P
Thank you for filming yourself existing, it’s appreciated.
As someone who loves mantids, I can safely say it will be enjoying the beauty of the cage from the roof.
So beautyful in its simplicity. You always make it look so easy to create these ariums. In reality, it takes an artists hand and eye. And lots of experience. You don not cease to inspire me, thank you so much for another great build.
That background isn't your best work?! What?! It looks amazing! So natural 😍 love everything about this setup! Xx
I love the mantis!! He's so cute.... Great setup, I'm not a big begonia guy but wow, that one sure is exceptional anyway!
I love the background method! I'll have to try this again when I have more space. Great build!
You’re insanely talented!
I love this build. It has a real Victorian feel to it but with modern standards. Very nice.
Dude. Watching those rocks come alive was INCREDIBLE. Keep the content coming!!!
Gorgeous! The rock background turned out so good!
He's so cool looking! Great job on the background, it looks awesome!
This one turned out great and I think the mantis is going to love it, keep up the great work.
I really appreciate how you did a lot of research on ghost mantises before buying one. It’s great to see you tubers getting pets they want instead of ones they just use for likes. The build is also amazing, I’ve set up some bioactive tanks for my ghost mantises but they can’t compare to this one.
Also, I’d say if you’re lucky, your mantis could live around 3 more months. Generally they live for around 2 months as adults, and some take a very long time to molt from L6 to sub and even longer from sub to adult.
He sure is an unusual creator...
You did a fantastic job on his home. It's beautiful. You found your calling a botanical nature artist at it's finest.
That rock formation portion could’ve been a video on its own! Looks great man!
that mantis is ammmmmazing! and so is the vivarium
I was already incredibly impressed with the vivarium on its own. As always the finished product is amazing!
Wow I am amazed how it went from a piece of glass to a beautiful vivarium!
This was the perfect build inspiration for me. Not too big not too small, showy yet quaint just like i was looking for.
YOUR ENCLOSURE IS GIVING ME ENCLOSURE ENVY. I MUST UP MY GAME, BUB.
One of my favorite builds of yours so far! Looks great!
The Orchid Mantis is super beautiful you should get one of those!
Loved what you did with the foam. A neat way to do that for super cheap overall, AND you can customize shape, size and color. Another job well done, Tanner. Keep it up.
I'm eager to check this one out, I've helped keep mantises before and they're super interesting
Never disappointing, awesome reveal, you're doing great work Tanner and its so nice to see you learning as you go so it feels very authentic, and exciting to watch.
Elegant little set up, very pretty
I adore mantids. I have a spiny flower one. What an incredible build!
Looks amazing, keep up with the good work! Inspired me to redo my morning gecko terrarium.
I love this mantis!! So gorgeous
When I move into my new place I'm planning to move a whole room dedicated to this, it's gonna be great
Ok I loved this. MORE MANTIS BUILDS!!
It’s so satisfying to see all The materials at the beginning and what you made out of them
My goodness it came out stunning
This is super cool! I really love any setup involving begonias!
Beautiful creature! Thank you for sharing him with us. This build was particularly inspiring. I want to try this background type for my next build, in particular.
Love the mantis content. I've had ghosts, brunner's, dead leaf, cat eye, and now giant boxers. They are a really fun animal to take care of and watch grow up. I'm excited to see your content going forward on mantids!
Great Video Serpa Senpai.
You do such beautiful work, and bring an appreciation to nature that is refreshing.
Thank you for your passion
i was so excited to see you got a mantis, cus i just started keeping mantises too!! they're such a great pet!
Hi Tanner, Merry Christmas, I have always loved Mantis, What a beautiful enclosure, such a neat critter. Take care, Bill
Love your stuff serpa I’ve been inspired and my room is full of pretty nice terrariums
I don't keep any mantis species, but let me tell you this is unquestionably the best mantis setup I've ever seen. You're a huge asset and inspiration to the terrarium/vivarium hobby, and someone i look forward to learning many more tips from in the future!
Looks super great
if you have a mantis long enough it will be able to tell you apart from other people. I love these little buggers!
I think you'd LOVE stick bugs :)) or jumping spiders. Maybe tarantula even.
These are my main keeps, and i love building bioactive terrariums for them.
That paint came out really good! Great work.
Very cool footage, great info and as always loving your work of art!
Regardless of variety, mantises are just cool. Neat set up. I particularly like the plants you selected and the "rocky" background.
Beautiful as usual. I love the mantis. It is very cool looking
That is definately the best mantis set uo i've ever seen and its only your first one..well done!
This looks totally amazing, you are a true artist!
I got my ghost mantis a few days ago and you inspired me to make a really nice enclosure
great build and your mantis looks very happy in there.
you are an artist in this field unlike any other.
such a cute little mantis
Wow! That vivarium is inspirational!
Great job Tanner! Love it
This looks incredible, good job :) and I wanted to say it was really cool of you to not give out care info if you don’t feel qualified. Not all youtubers are that sensible and it shows that you genuinely care about the animals’ husbandry. Really lovely to see, keep up the good work :)
That looks beautiful! Good job!
That looks so good
Each one of your videos are informative and nicely explained 👌. Thanks
It's funny because you build this beautiful enclosure for your mantis, and I'm quite sure your mantis will spend 90% of its time on the top screen 😂 I've owned 5 different mantis species and all are like this, no matter how I set up their tank for them
Love it and the mantis are so cool!
Wow this one turned out great!
That's sooo cool, Tanner!! Thanks for sharing with us! Your tanks are pure beauty. I'm going to be redoing my grey tree frog tank and I am taking soooo much inspo from your videos!
This is stunning
I saw this in my list and now I’m a subscriber! I raise mantis and I love this setup, thank you!
Loved the video 😊 the enclosure is beautiful! The ghost mantis is really cool too.
You sir are very talented love everything you have made
Your pets are so lucky to have you!❤️❤️❤️
Loved the video😊 Such a beautiful set up! The ghost mantis is really cool too.
It was amazing when you painted the rock foam kooks so realistic on the second coat
Who else thinks Tanner should do something with lucky bamboo?
Awwww what an adorable little dude.
This is one of my top favorite build so far, its a bit sad that they dont live for very long.
Ive been looking forward to this one!