It Took 2 Years to Build This Massive Jungle Aquarium

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2024
  • When I broke the 350 gallon paludarium back in 2022, I didn't expect it to take this long to replace. I had a very specific aesthetic that took awhile to craft and time got the best of me. I also wanted to let it season for a good while before showing it here. There's more to come and this tank is not what it appears to be.
    A huge thanks to everyone who provided products that helped make this build possible (none of these were provided with a paid promotion or endorsement).
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    💧 Aquarium provided by Custom Aquariums (www.customaquariums.com/)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 307

  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  27 днів тому +285

    I can't wait to show you what's next for this one. It has some incredible features that take it over the top. What do you think about it so far? Since it's the spiritual successor to the old 350 I wanted it to have a similar jungle feel, just with more scaping and aquatic plants. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @marikah6198
      @marikah6198 27 днів тому +7

      This my weekly ritual to watch my favorite channel. The oak tree’s wild twists and bend add movements to the layout. I always love how you do layout. I also like the quality of Buce Plant.

    • @michaelboulos3272
      @michaelboulos3272 27 днів тому +4

      I just came up on a 90g that I'll more than likely try and duplicate this tank as. Can't wait to see next week's vid!!

    • @kathleensauerbrei5199
      @kathleensauerbrei5199 27 днів тому +3

      Oh my goodness, I can’t wait

    • @TraumaPunksMamiMusic
      @TraumaPunksMamiMusic 27 днів тому +4

      The suspense, the cliffhanger, .... love it and cannot wait!

    • @rgilroy1909
      @rgilroy1909 27 днів тому +2

      great story line!! BTW, When did mohawks come back into style?

  • @zephernaut4103
    @zephernaut4103 27 днів тому +421

    Also, while I have the chance,I would like to say that your content is so amazing that it could easily be stretched into 20 or 30 minute videos and I would still love it! A nice break from the short form content that is all the rage these days 😊

    • @geoffkkk2009
      @geoffkkk2009 27 днів тому +27

      Totally agree, I would love to see longer videos. : )

    • @ashleeknowlton5805
      @ashleeknowlton5805 27 днів тому +24

      I would also love to see longer videos. But I get why he keeps them short. It's a lot more practical from a production standpoint.

    • @thmo_
      @thmo_ 27 днів тому +6

      god yes, I wish this was a 30min video; I'd definitely watch that.

    • @josuejimenez1144
      @josuejimenez1144 26 днів тому +4

      It will be easily as enjoyable as It is if this was 30 minutes long

    • @Zackfish12345
      @Zackfish12345 26 днів тому +3

      I’ve been commenting this on his videos for a while!

  • @gopniksaurolophus6354
    @gopniksaurolophus6354 27 днів тому +65

    There's something about the phrase "Thankfully the boys arrived" that always makes me grin uncontrollably

  • @angelx9724
    @angelx9724 27 днів тому +48

    The cliffhanger! Tanner you monster!

    • @mantis3dfx
      @mantis3dfx 20 днів тому

      Yeah exactly. ...Talk about a Homer Simpson "DOHHH!!" Moment, lol 😂🤣😅😂😎

  • @ashleeknowlton5805
    @ashleeknowlton5805 27 днів тому +74

    Honestly kudos to the friend who spotted that that was a great picture. Genuinely they have an eye for composition. ❤

  • @Jay_Playz2019
    @Jay_Playz2019 25 днів тому +8

    Definitive proof that the answer to 99% of problems is a great group of guys.

  • @allbackiceland
    @allbackiceland 27 днів тому +71

    I love that background. He can expose it to the elements, cut it into pieces, even take a wire brush to it, and it still looks perfect.

  • @user-rk2so6iq9r
    @user-rk2so6iq9r 27 днів тому +36

    “That should be your new profile picture”
    “What?”
    “That.”
    Made me crack up 😂 this tank is beautiful!

    • @ChauNyan
      @ChauNyan 27 днів тому +2

      He has a point

  • @ponysayrawr
    @ponysayrawr 27 днів тому +44

    The boys!!! Big thanks to the boys! I could cry over the cliff hanger 😂😂 but im sure its great for viewer engagement and I'm looking forward to the rest of the build!

  • @ZepHezR
    @ZepHezR 27 днів тому +36

    aw, cliffhanger! Awesome work so far!

    • @nicoleduckery4067
      @nicoleduckery4067 27 днів тому +2

      Right!! I didn't realized how invested I was in this build until the video ended. I was like, "What?"😂.

  • @ishaantv1265
    @ishaantv1265 27 днів тому +59

    Mate I swear every time you make something it’s a banger

  • @bundlesofjoe
    @bundlesofjoe 27 днів тому +13

    LOVE buceplants glad you partnered with them. Best company for aquatic plants in my eyes

  • @cristiaolson7327
    @cristiaolson7327 27 днів тому +18

    Can't wait to see the finished tank! Your channel is one of my favorites on youtube, and has given me so many great tips, techniques, and ideas for my own vivarium and aquarium builds. I've always loved the naturalistic "miniature world" look, but your builds are definitely next-level.

  • @TheSenatorSam
    @TheSenatorSam 27 днів тому +8

    SO GLAD THE AQUARIUM CONTENT IS BACK!

  • @amandafletcher8680
    @amandafletcher8680 27 днів тому +2

    A wise woman once told me that glass is meant to break, its just a matter of when. That has helped me let go and accept the inevitable. Thank you, Cynthia, even though you will never read this.

  • @blackie1of4
    @blackie1of4 27 днів тому +6

    I admire your desire to create these near perfect habitats for the animals ❤
    I believe that every pet lover/animal lover should strive to do the same.. or don't bring so many animals home if you can't give them adequate housing!
    I know.. that's unrealistic.. but on a serious note.. if you limit yourself to one or two exhibits.. you CAN enrich them over time!
    Yes.. I have felt sorry for many animals that I've seen in captivity 😢
    Especially if they were caught in the wild!!!
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.. ☺️
    Can't wait for the upcoming videos ❤️

  • @julierobertson148
    @julierobertson148 27 днів тому +2

    Thanks for not using "just" (that I noticed) related to anything involved in this monumental creation. No work as beautiful and captivating as yours could result from anything but intense planning and excellent, experienced execution. Making us appreciate what your projects involve is one of the reasons i love your videos. Can't wait for the sequel!

  • @MiguelJuanez
    @MiguelJuanez 27 днів тому +3

    This is why I love UA-cam at the moment.

  • @scottmoyer4024
    @scottmoyer4024 27 днів тому +2

    Great build as always! I love when the boys pull up and all pile out of the back seat

  • @metaldesire4
    @metaldesire4 27 днів тому +2

    Caught a glance of the reef tank at 1:52! I'm really looking forward to an update on that.

  • @philipkingsford5477
    @philipkingsford5477 27 днів тому +5

    I have been so invested into your channel, series and videos that I just wish I could do what you do one day. I don't currently have the ability to create my own type of aquarium/vivarium/paladarium etc. But through watching your videos I believe when I get the chance I would be quite sufficient in creating a healthy environment for life. Thankyou so much for your fantastic videos Tanner! You are the best and most informative UA-camrs in your trade of small ecosystems builders and I appreciate your work immensely.

    • @Heterogeneity
      @Heterogeneity 22 дні тому

      You can start small with a 1 gallon jar while you dream of giant tanks! I started learning about making balanced enclosed ecosystems from watching the earliest Serpa videos. I live in a 400sf cabin and I'm seriously disabled so I don't have a lot of room or resources to put toward them. Four years ago I started with a 2 gallon acrylic aquarium and a bunch of stuff I found in my yard or near my house. I would love to do bigger but what's within reach is quite awesome and has taught me a lot.

  • @TigerMa75
    @TigerMa75 27 днів тому +3

    Can’t wait to see the next video - another beautiful tank. Such talent - well done.

  • @SophieNoNotThatOne
    @SophieNoNotThatOne 27 днів тому +4

    OMG, I CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 2!!!! the tank already looks so beautiful (as always!), but I can't wait to see the finished product, and I bet it's amazing!!

  • @mikeycbaby
    @mikeycbaby 27 днів тому +1

    I just am so impressed how far you’ve come over the years.

  • @zephernaut4103
    @zephernaut4103 27 днів тому +9

    Just liked before watching. Completely certain it will be of the highest quality!

  • @duaneepps7346
    @duaneepps7346 27 днів тому +3

    Just to help communicate, with larger projects like these I have no issue with you using multiple videos. Always great seeing the vision come together.

  • @Emfinity
    @Emfinity 27 днів тому +2

    Cliffhanger! Love it! See you next week!!! Can't wait! The tank looks amazing already!!!!

  • @thatnerdtori
    @thatnerdtori 27 днів тому +1

    This setup is worthy of a major aquarium! Incredible!

  • @sociallysatanic
    @sociallysatanic 27 днів тому +8

    you are so good at posting the moment i wake up. great start to the day. i was looking forward to you rebuilding this.

    • @goosenotmaverick1156
      @goosenotmaverick1156 27 днів тому +2

      Oh man its always good when I get my first cup of coffee and see that he's dropped this week's video. Sometimes I wait for the kiddos, depends what it is. One of them LOVES moss as much as I do. 😂

    • @Tomy_Yon
      @Tomy_Yon 27 днів тому +2

      It is 2:30 PM here in Belgium.

  • @BucePlant
    @BucePlant 25 днів тому +1

    Impressive execution. Happy to have the opportunity to assist you with this amazing project. Can't wait for part 2!

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 27 днів тому +1

    The cliffhangerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!
    I can’t wait to see it in its final form. So far, it’s gorgeous!

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles 27 днів тому +3

    What?!?! Noooo! I want to know now! lol. This is epic and beautiful and I can’t wait for the video with the fish in it. Your builds are pure art! ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless!

  • @QKsilver58
    @QKsilver58 25 днів тому +2

    1:58 LMAO Tanner's blip into existence 2:08 as the profile pic for the channel killed me.
    Honestly I think the cameraman is at least half right; I think it'd be super cool to see you proudly in front of one of your beautiful setups as the official pfp - but I think his point was actually the clear look of joy / relief / happiness in your expression exactly at 2:03, as that's typically my expression while watching your new uploads haha. Love the art Serpa, you're killin' it!

  • @sharim
    @sharim 26 днів тому +1

    So glad to see a resurrection of the old Paludarium, even if it’s a wee bit different. The hardscape looks amazing-you have both a skilled eye for placement plus your experience-all those years of on-the-job-training! The plants, while seemingly infinite, really rock the joint!
    Oh no, a cliffhanger! How can you! I MUST binge!❤

  • @adnanmukaddam1
    @adnanmukaddam1 27 днів тому

    Sometimes I think you’re a wizard and you build all this from magic in your hands

  • @BocksGames
    @BocksGames 25 днів тому +1

    I'd honestly love to see you take one of those little Zilla Micro Terrariums (the flat pack acrylic ones) and turn it into a paludarium with a full-on water feature. Mostly because I want to do that myself and I want to see you do it first, lol.

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick158 24 дні тому

    Dear Tanner, I'm eager for the next installment! It would also be delightful to have an update on your backyard pond. Thanks for all of the beautiful, informative videos.

  • @michaelboulos3272
    @michaelboulos3272 27 днів тому +5

    The ol' cliff hanger, eh!? 😂😂

  • @LifeinJars
    @LifeinJars 25 днів тому +1

    Wow awesome scape, can't wait for the fish and other potential critters

  • @clifflifekeith2490
    @clifflifekeith2490 27 днів тому +3

    I look forward to eating breakfast and watching your videos every Saturday

  • @tessastaubly8148
    @tessastaubly8148 24 дні тому

    It's crazy that it's been 2 years since you moved, it feels so recent.
    Love the setup, can't wait for next week.

  • @businessraptor127
    @businessraptor127 26 днів тому

    When we start manufacturing new worlds, I want to live in the SerpaDesign Sector.

  • @niimo262
    @niimo262 27 днів тому +1

    Always enjoy the content, Serpa. I am currently building a turtle paladarium for a southern painted turtle I rescued while I was at work! Love all the ideas and designs you are able to pull off and how much they have helped me throughout my building and creative processes :)

  • @kellyedwards421
    @kellyedwards421 16 днів тому

    The editing and effects on this video are so CLEAN!

  • @AaAa-je5eo
    @AaAa-je5eo 26 днів тому +1

    It Took 2 Years to Build This Massive Jungle Aquarium
    A SerpaDesign made quick work of that

  • @GoldCoastHinterlandWildlife
    @GoldCoastHinterlandWildlife 26 днів тому +1

    I reckon you should have a go at stocking some Australian Rainbowfish into like a rainforest creek jungle or something, that'd be so awesome. Great Video

  • @kiraa.4529
    @kiraa.4529 27 днів тому

    I can't believe there is a cliffhanger on an aquascape channel. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @hideflen6078
    @hideflen6078 27 днів тому +1

    I’m so excited to see the finished tank!

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth 27 днів тому +1

    Anxiously awaiting the next episode!

  • @DemDiddyDizzy
    @DemDiddyDizzy 21 день тому

    Honestly I'd love a step by step guide on how you build your stands at some point! They look so amazing and it'd be cool to be able to make my own one day

  • @stanleywoznick1102
    @stanleywoznick1102 27 днів тому

    I love your videos. The only thing wrong with them is that they’re too short. I want more more more. Don’t want them to end!

  • @norbertthoens3561
    @norbertthoens3561 20 днів тому

    Da hast du eine ganz tolle Arbeit geleistet! Das Aquarium ist super geworden!!!! 👍👍

  • @fantomreno7589
    @fantomreno7589 26 днів тому

    2 years in 10 minutes is crazy, respect

  • @bakerfx4968
    @bakerfx4968 27 днів тому +1

    It ended just as I was getting super invested :(
    I wouldn’t hate longer videos haha

  • @Josef_R
    @Josef_R 20 днів тому

    You didn't do anything appropriately on this tank last time, but you got it this time! Now this tank is accordingly AND appropriately done.

  • @JonnieB.
    @JonnieB. 27 днів тому

    What an amazing looking setup. Excited for the rest of the details and inhabitants.

  • @mikepatterson9351
    @mikepatterson9351 27 днів тому

    Cant wait to see the final grow out of this tank. Beautiful start

  • @TankItEasySG
    @TankItEasySG 23 дні тому

    Can't wait for part 2! Your diy skills are second to none!

  • @geckoleaves
    @geckoleaves 27 днів тому

    Amazing video as always, Tanner! Your inspiration is unmatched.

  • @Sandra-lk5yt
    @Sandra-lk5yt 21 день тому

    Oh my goodness! Cliffhanger much Tanner 😂🌿 can’t wait to see the next video! It’s looking awesome so far!

  • @rileyh2675
    @rileyh2675 27 днів тому +1

    I love this project honestly just because mega tanks are super cool. Your channel has been super inspirational for me, I've definitely made my lil 10 gallon betta tank look alot better with some of the concepts.

    • @Heterogeneity
      @Heterogeneity 22 дні тому

      I like how it's easy to transfer the good ideas from the big impressive builds even to my teeny 4.5 gallon ecosystem aquarium. My low maintenance snails and beginner plants are happy as heck due to stuff I learned here.

  • @lindseymercuria3971
    @lindseymercuria3971 27 днів тому

    Nooooo! I can't wait! Man, this is fascinating and gorgeous. I look forward to the next video!

  • @codycomer4623
    @codycomer4623 27 днів тому

    Not the cliffhanger ending!!! 😭😂 I was gonna watch next week anyway I promise lol. The tank looks amazing. I love these videos and they always make me a bit sad I live in an aquarium free apartment

  • @rafameza4186
    @rafameza4186 27 днів тому

    This is absolutely beautiful

  • @Native_ichthyology
    @Native_ichthyology 27 днів тому

    It was my most fav setup of your whole UA-cam lol... So so happy it's getting done again🎉🎉❤

  • @user-bj9nw5wf5n
    @user-bj9nw5wf5n 27 днів тому

    Thanks for a great video Tanner! I can't wait for next weekend.

  • @kwackytankslap9339
    @kwackytankslap9339 25 днів тому

    This is going to look amazing. I'm really looking forward to the final results.

  • @matthewsmith22
    @matthewsmith22 27 днів тому

    Absolutely stunning. What a cliffhan😮as well

  • @angelarobertson7004
    @angelarobertson7004 27 днів тому

    Leave us hanging much!! I. Can’t. Wait!!! ❤

  • @cathyfrankland9158
    @cathyfrankland9158 26 днів тому

    Ooh, Tanner, you tease!!! Next week it is then, I am so curious to watch part 2, I hope this week speeds by!!!

  • @johnnydubbsaquascaping
    @johnnydubbsaquascaping 25 днів тому +1

    Hello from Aus, Bloody awesome mate, that is one hell of a set up. I cannot wait to see the finished product 😀

  • @Bubble12082
    @Bubble12082 26 днів тому

    Amazing work as always. I always love your work

  • @thebloodyenglish6620
    @thebloodyenglish6620 27 днів тому

    Finally! I've been waiting all this time for this! 🤣 The og one which broke was honestly my favourite setup of yours and since it broke each week I've been waiting for this video 🤣

  • @QualiLap
    @QualiLap 27 днів тому

    What an amazing looking aquarium. This vid is top notch.

  • @assiahinarkansas
    @assiahinarkansas 27 днів тому

    Great start!

  • @angel1cdoll
    @angel1cdoll 26 днів тому

    totally excited for this project

  • @danielvelez4001
    @danielvelez4001 27 днів тому

    Really awesome set up

  • @TripleFork
    @TripleFork 27 днів тому

    WAUW, love the outcome so far. I stay away from backgrounds myself. But seeing this one I might reconsider! Looking forward to the folow up.

  • @billheuber5884
    @billheuber5884 27 днів тому

    I absolutely love your content!! This looks absolutely amazing!!❤

  • @slayer2450
    @slayer2450 27 днів тому

    It's always nice to hear you explain your thought process while designing the aquarium, this gives me some good insight when/if I ever decide to create my own.

    • @dericbenoit7169
      @dericbenoit7169 27 днів тому

      There's no when or if in this hobby. Just dive in and learn as you go. I've been following Serpa Design for 6 years now. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that tanks and techniques are always evolving. The more you do the more you learn.

  • @nancydenmark1614
    @nancydenmark1614 24 дні тому

    A cliffhanger! I can’t wait for the next episode. LOL, so far this looks great. It’ll be nice to see it stocked. Lots of interesting features with this build.

  • @pukkandurr
    @pukkandurr 27 днів тому

    What a clifhanger! Can't wait till next week!

  • @beabarter536
    @beabarter536 27 днів тому

    Love all your videos, what an inspiration ❤

  • @natashabuckley8413
    @natashabuckley8413 24 дні тому

    Not you leaving us on a cliff hanger!!! Hahah this was awesome. Great work as always.

  • @hanudinibrahim2527
    @hanudinibrahim2527 27 днів тому

    Stunning and beautifull

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 22 дні тому

    just wow! cant wait for the next video!!

  • @thisbechris
    @thisbechris 18 днів тому

    Love buce plant! Great stuff.

  • @itzmooxd7859
    @itzmooxd7859 27 днів тому +3

    Under 1 Hour gang 👇👇

  • @Hannah-CatLady
    @Hannah-CatLady 20 днів тому

    WOW THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joetheagent
    @joetheagent 27 днів тому

    ooooh the foreshadowing! Good hook at the end, Tanner!

  • @ImHavingaCoronary
    @ImHavingaCoronary 27 днів тому

    So happy this is back :)

  • @amalg754
    @amalg754 26 днів тому

    Super cool!!!❤ cant wait for next video ♥️💙

  • @lornacy
    @lornacy 27 днів тому

    Ahhh! A cliffhanger!
    It's really lovely as always 😊

  • @humbertoboyzo11
    @humbertoboyzo11 27 днів тому

    Amazing video, as always.

  • @dumoulin11
    @dumoulin11 27 днів тому

    Can't wait for part two!

  • @dericbenoit7169
    @dericbenoit7169 27 днів тому

    Im looking forward to this series! Ive been building a similar setup for about 2years, if you're doing what i think you're doing! Very excited to see

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 26 днів тому

    very nice! Thanks

  • @sandywalter9728
    @sandywalter9728 27 днів тому

    Can't wait for the next video! ❤

  • @siggyvdz8213
    @siggyvdz8213 26 днів тому

    Looks like a cool group of friends you have !

  • @Tobi-pp2wz
    @Tobi-pp2wz 27 днів тому

    Lol the bit with ur friends was so funny 😂