Rubber Ducky Isopods Kept Multiplying, so I Made This

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  • Опубліковано 8 бер 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 302

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  2 місяці тому +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 2 місяці тому +7

      10x better

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 2 місяці тому +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 місяці тому

      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 місяці тому +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 місяці тому

      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__ 2 місяці тому +496

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

    • @readthebible67
      @readthebible67 2 місяці тому +1

      😂

    • @RMJ1984
      @RMJ1984 2 місяці тому +6

      He clearly used a leaf blower! xD

    • @jmarshal
      @jmarshal 2 місяці тому +1

      ✨ Nature ✨

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 Місяць тому +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_ 2 місяці тому +414

    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 2 місяці тому +5

      Yes, these are the correct words 👍

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku 2 місяці тому +123

    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 місяці тому +138

    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 Місяць тому +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 UA-camrs. Paul Cuffaro is maybe the worst offender. I’d love to get Tanner’s thoughts.

  • @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1
    @Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1 2 місяці тому +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 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @b1rdeee
    @b1rdeee 2 місяці тому +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!

  • @oxileas
    @oxileas 2 місяці тому +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 ♥

  • @Cyberdragunz
    @Cyberdragunz 2 місяці тому +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

  • @ippotsk
    @ippotsk Місяць тому +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.

  • @EchidnaKida
    @EchidnaKida 2 місяці тому +11

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

  • @goosenotmaverick1156
    @goosenotmaverick1156 2 місяці тому +24

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

  • @ttoctam3
    @ttoctam3 2 місяці тому +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?

  • @corylcreates
    @corylcreates 2 місяці тому +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 місяці тому +5

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

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @joshuaporniogro7139
    @joshuaporniogro7139 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @marikah6198
    @marikah6198 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @artastic_friend
    @artastic_friend 12 днів тому

    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!!!!

  • @user-hv2gq4wv8b
    @user-hv2gq4wv8b 2 місяці тому +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 місяці тому +3

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

  • @PhilokaliaPhotography
    @PhilokaliaPhotography 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @HYTEOMEGAP
    @HYTEOMEGAP 2 місяці тому +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 місяці тому

      Let's go! Appreciate your continued support.

  • @pharahfishing
    @pharahfishing 2 місяці тому +4

    the highlight of my day has arrived

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty2293 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @KieranStrix
    @KieranStrix 9 днів тому

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

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @LilaElizabethD
    @LilaElizabethD 2 місяці тому +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!

  • @BlueFuryDesigns
    @BlueFuryDesigns 2 місяці тому +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

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 Місяць тому

    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 :)

  • @markopolo1271
    @markopolo1271 Місяць тому

    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

  • @saki.susaki
    @saki.susaki Місяць тому

    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 😁

  • @jeanannd
    @jeanannd Місяць тому

    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.

  • @robertleogoetz
    @robertleogoetz 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @wxlurker
    @wxlurker 2 місяці тому

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

  • @PatriotCoinRings
    @PatriotCoinRings 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @jamesbaconreid
    @jamesbaconreid 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Heartshackles
    @Heartshackles 2 місяці тому

    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!

  • @explorer_9851
    @explorer_9851 2 місяці тому

    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

  • @cherrywinterberry
    @cherrywinterberry 2 місяці тому

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

  • @seagiants
    @seagiants 2 місяці тому

    This is so beautiful! Really outdid yourself.

  • @Gl00mGh0ul
    @Gl00mGh0ul 2 місяці тому

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @jackottaway92
    @jackottaway92 2 місяці тому

    Turned out great

  • @bamsass525
    @bamsass525 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning enclosure for the duckies!

  • @tanyatonks7335
    @tanyatonks7335 2 місяці тому

    Outstanding, one of my favourite setups ❤

  • @LuandaAnne
    @LuandaAnne 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @Hmm-kh5cw
    @Hmm-kh5cw 2 місяці тому

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

  • @forestpals
    @forestpals 2 місяці тому

    Rubber Duckies are my favourite!! this was SO COOL

  • @iroau
    @iroau 2 місяці тому

    Amazing setup!

  • @akechijubeimitsuhide
    @akechijubeimitsuhide 2 місяці тому

    These lil guys are ridiculously cute!

  • @mirkkulainen
    @mirkkulainen 2 місяці тому

    What a lovely setup and a scape!

  • @Paludavium
    @Paludavium 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Sopranoanxieux
    @Sopranoanxieux 17 днів тому

    You do such lovely work.

  • @Reptiliomorph
    @Reptiliomorph 2 місяці тому

    Leaf litter is the glitter of terrarium building

  • @barbhelle5481
    @barbhelle5481 2 місяці тому

    Awesome build and duckies.❤

  • @NeoGeo822
    @NeoGeo822 2 місяці тому

    It looks like Endor from Star Wars very well done.😎

  • @user-gk9ut9qc1o
    @user-gk9ut9qc1o 2 місяці тому

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

  • @johnnygalaxy9022
    @johnnygalaxy9022 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @RegularBiscuit
    @RegularBiscuit Місяць тому

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

  • @someyoutuber7096
    @someyoutuber7096 2 місяці тому

    Gadzooks! What a great build!

  • @hanyo1o132
    @hanyo1o132 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @CrookedSteph
    @CrookedSteph 2 місяці тому

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

  • @LadyRohirrim
    @LadyRohirrim 2 місяці тому

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

  • @sad_tree7891
    @sad_tree7891 2 місяці тому

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

    • @SerpaDesign
      @SerpaDesign  2 місяці тому +1

      New videos most Saturdays at 8am EST

  • @loochgardenstatebugs3737
    @loochgardenstatebugs3737 2 місяці тому

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

  • @brianarmstrong6426
    @brianarmstrong6426 2 місяці тому

    This build was worth the wait! Well done, Tanner

  • @bingohomeslice5158
    @bingohomeslice5158 2 місяці тому

    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!!

  • @micacam2684
    @micacam2684 Місяць тому

    They look sweet, chewy, and delicious. 😊

  • @brianrupp
    @brianrupp 2 місяці тому

    This setup and video is a Masterpiece.

  • @trumancremers6337
    @trumancremers6337 2 місяці тому

    Great build!

  • @AngelaABrown-cd8kd
    @AngelaABrown-cd8kd 2 місяці тому

    AMAZING!!!! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @agentmae5490
    @agentmae5490 2 місяці тому

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

  • @lauraholzler1417
    @lauraholzler1417 2 місяці тому

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

  • @shaycleo8983
    @shaycleo8983 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Romyislief
    @Romyislief 19 днів тому

    I absolutely love these types of video😍

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles 2 місяці тому

    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!

  • @PotooBurd
    @PotooBurd 2 місяці тому

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

  • @IRISnGEN
    @IRISnGEN 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 2 місяці тому

    You sir are really amazing scaper . So much talent

  • @Disorganized_and_chaotic
    @Disorganized_and_chaotic 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous, one of the best

  • @yutub561
    @yutub561 2 місяці тому

    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

  • @k2a2l2
    @k2a2l2 2 місяці тому

    beautiful build and some beautiful duckies :,)

  • @justlovely36
    @justlovely36 2 місяці тому

    You always do a nice job

  • @SpringtailsUS
    @SpringtailsUS 2 місяці тому

    Great work! 😍

  • @WhatTheShid
    @WhatTheShid 2 місяці тому +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 місяці тому

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

  • @Terratepuy
    @Terratepuy 2 місяці тому

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

  • @szudy76
    @szudy76 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @blueboltshrimp
    @blueboltshrimp 2 місяці тому

    this is so cool!!!

  • @bobbyspeaker
    @bobbyspeaker Місяць тому

    I love these little guys.

  • @verysadcatc7897
    @verysadcatc7897 Місяць тому +1

    Now I want one.

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 2 місяці тому

    thank you!

  • @DolusVulpes
    @DolusVulpes Місяць тому

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

  • @marcantoinedousset2476
    @marcantoinedousset2476 2 місяці тому

    Wonderfull job for a very small insect

  • @thestondfrog
    @thestondfrog 2 місяці тому

    Cool I really like this tank

  • @chanyihong289
    @chanyihong289 2 місяці тому +1

    I think biotope gallery also has a great way to do this kind of setup

  • @rabbit2686
    @rabbit2686 10 днів тому

    What the hell, man? Give me some of that door installation, that's the good stuff right there.
    Anyways, it's nice watching someone treat the little guys good.

  • @MisterBungle
    @MisterBungle 13 днів тому

    Your vocal fry is crazy 💅 💅 💅

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960 2 місяці тому +1

    Love isopods!

  • @dingdong17277
    @dingdong17277 28 днів тому

    i love these little fellas

  • @oojamaflip7192
    @oojamaflip7192 2 місяці тому

    this is lovely

  • @nicolahyndman8510
    @nicolahyndman8510 2 місяці тому

    Watching this man live out my dream fr