Can I Set Up a Vivarium for $75?

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Welcome back to yet another vivarium build. This one focuses mainly on techniques that could help you reduce the overall cost of you project. That said, I feel like using the term “budget vivarium” is somewhat subjective. As I eluded to in the video, I could and do make vivariums MUCH cheaper than this on a regular basis because I buy things in bulk. However, I know the average hobbyist doesn't make as many setups as myself and buying things in bulk is more expensive upfront. Regardless, making a successful vivarium doesn't require a ton of money.
Jefferey of Reptile Edge supplied me with the Rept-Viv Pro and $75 to set up this vivarium. Reptile Edge is a Canadian based reptile supply company. They sell reptile ledges, enclosures and much more. Check out the below links for more on Reptile Edge.
Website: reptiledge.com/
Repti-Viv Pro: reptiledge.com/collections/te...
Like I said in the video, I'm not endorsing this product. I'm simply showcasing it and showing you how I built a decent budget vivarium within it. That said, overall I do think it's a solid enclosure.
*Here are the list of items that I used to make this vivarium - Cork Bark, Coco Husk, Coco Fiber, Knitting Mesh, Plants (Cryptanthus 'Pink Star', Ficus pumila, Pilea 'Dark Mystery', Fittonia 'White Vein', Syngonium podophyllum 'Regina Red' ), Lumpwood Charcoal, Pea Pebbles (Gravel), Sphagnum Moss, Sand, 100% Silicone and Cork Tiles. I linked up all of the items that I could.
Cork Tiles: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hob...
Knitting Mesh: www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needl...
Lump Wood Charcoal: www.homedepot.com/p/Royal-Oak...
Pea Pebbles (Gravel): www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-...
Sand: www.lowes.com/pd/AKASHA-5-lb-...
Silicone: www.homedepot.com/p/GE-All-Pu...
Sphagnum Moss: www.homedepot.com/p/Mosser-Le...
*Also, I forgot to put the prices for my light in the video. Here are the links and price for it.
Clamp Light: www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-75-Wa...
+
Light Bulb: www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart-...
= $8.85
*Below are a few videos that could be of use:
DIY Leaf Litter:
• Redoing the Native Ter...
Tropical (ABG) Substrate Mix:
• Tropical Terrarium Sub...
Background Tutorials:
• DIY Concrete & Foam Ba...
Vertical Vivarium Series:
• DIY 10g Aquarium to Ve...
You can follow me on Instagram @serpadesign for project sneak peaks, updates and more content like this.

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@courtneyberry9660 4 года назад

I love the guys attitude reviewing the door like “it’s a good quality door. Uh.. it works like a door but it’s a really good one... door.”

@azrrexx1212 Год назад

Door

@Turk_2023 6 лет назад

I was watching this and was like damn this dudes an artist.... Never watched any of these types of videos, seems like a relaxing hobby

@harrisonkley3649 5 лет назад

Most of the time

@lucacastilho 4 года назад

Yea it’s tough at times I’m halfway done with a terrarium and it’s not fun. I’m trying to get the substrate to stick to the back... Yea

@WetAdek 4 года назад

Indeed it is a relaxing hobby. Creating a small world and then watching at it for hours.

@satha6264 4 года назад

Turk it is relaxing

@adrianvaughn1983 3 года назад

Everyone’s responding saying it is relaxing it is absolutely not 😂. Fun to watch but it can get hella stressful if you mess up on a build or realize you’ve been doing something wrong for your animal, etc. maybe that’s just me but I freak out abt my tanks all the time lmao

@felixmakesart 6 лет назад

You probably saved me quite a bit of money on my upcoming crested gecko build! Great video Tanner!

@Allard9240 6 лет назад

Aren't crested Gecko arboreal? I am also looking for a crested gecko setup:)

@felixmakesart 6 лет назад

allard westra Yes they are arboreal. Do lots of research before purchasing one, to ensure you can fulfill its needs.

@Allard9240 6 лет назад

If they are arboreal, then isn't this set up a lil bit low for them? I am still looking for a nice set up with branches that reach the top of the terrarium.

@selene_7191 6 лет назад

allard westra no for a baby this is good and adult maybe I don’t recommend it but for a baby this setup is almost ideal because it’s small enough so you can monitor poop

@felixmakesart 6 лет назад

Gayretard 1000000000 I am not going to use on if this size, but these money saving tips will help.

@kaylaojeda5149 6 лет назад

This is actually incredible!! Thank you for being so detailed with the process of buying normal Lowe’s plants and making them animal safe, hard to fine this process on RU-vid!

@darinmoreland1408 6 лет назад

I’ve never seen anyone use cork board that’s really creative!!

@hahamindy 5 лет назад

Darin Moreland the only thing that I am worried about with the cork board is, mold....

@hahamindy 5 лет назад

Darin Moreland I have never seen anyone use it before either

@luis-uy8hf 5 лет назад

Sadely looks ugly

@BenDovers48372Channel 4 года назад

mindy haha cork bark doesn’t mold

@jem5108 4 года назад

Are these cork tile safe with animals??

@siegejay4671 4 года назад

Thanks for the lowes clearance tip, got all my plants for my gecko for only 12$

@allan7934 6 лет назад

Great vid. Maybe you could go more in detail on how you care for house plants. It's harder to do considering the lack of things happening outside that we take for granted. That said, can you do a separate video about quarantining process. Didn't realize you do that for the plants.

@gfdereus8967 2 года назад

If you wish to care for them in your living room its pretty easy, I mostly Google the plant and do some research on them. I live in the north of Germany in a home that is relatively low in temp allthroughout the year, the humidity isn't great either. So I tend to stay clear of tropical plants that arnt hardy. That's if you wish to keep plants happy in your own living space. Or if you do wish to keep plants that arnt going to thrive in your living space make sure you make some adaptations like a heat or growth lamp, but all in all you'll be suprised what plants will thrive and which will just seem to hate your very exsitance.. For example I had my venus fly trap for 2 years before I realized they needed some specific treatment here. But my rosemary plant would just up and wither the moment I put it down.

@CheeseBon 5 лет назад

Good vid. I like the timelaps showing your "trial and error" process of planting and hard scaping. Nailed it.

@titom.8180 6 лет назад

You deserve a lot more attention, you're beyond helpful, thank you and keep up the good work !!

@LacquerLockdown 4 года назад

You know I'm super grateful for channels like yours Tanner! Honestly with some of the newer digital/smart phone compatible terrariums/vivariums/palaudiums coming out I feel like a lot of the plant community YTbers who receive these items for free push them without offering more affordable options for those of us who are starting out. It makes me wonder isn't it better to start out from scratch learning the ins and outs of creating these habitats before investing so monumentally in some of these technologies because the failures would be so expensive & costly for the average person? Further I see these YTbers doing things in terrariums that they wouldn't do to their normal plants if they were just putting them in a pot i.e. just coconut coir as substrate or just sphagnum moss when they aren't rooting them which seem ripe for failure a few months down the line. Anyways I'm just starting out wanting to try terrariums as a plant enthusiast and I'm so grateful for the resources you've made available!

@azraelus1 6 лет назад

Love your tutorials, your green thumb is awesome! Great info too with the quarantine plants, had no idea about that

@SerpaDesign 6 лет назад

Thank you and yes it's definitely a good idea. I explain more about it in this video, if you haven't seen it yet. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aSGq-9kbaxM.htmlm6s

@michele8154 4 года назад

Gorgeous!!! So many good ideas! I love the cork board and pinning and creating different levels in the space... i'm totally new to this so thank you for posting!

@davisbenn2179 6 лет назад

Fantastic video! as always excellent attention to detail and presentation!

@sr-hd3bz 6 лет назад

thank you, this actully inspired me to make small vevariume in future because of how chep and easy it was, never made one because i thought it was expensive

@SerpaDesign 6 лет назад

Of course it can be expensive, but if you play your cards right, you can pull it off pretty inexpensively.

@sr-hd3bz 6 лет назад

SerpaDesign people seem to forget/ignore the fact not everyone have tons of money to put on stuff like this so you just think its expensive

@grantsmith6906 3 года назад

Your knack for this is awesome man, you've made me a fan. The way your choices synergize with each other is beautiful.

@NicoleJackson4481 6 лет назад

great video! Thanks for sharing! I love what you did with the cork tiles; I may have to incorporate something like that in my next vivarium.

@kekambas79 6 лет назад

Enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing!

@PaulM708 5 лет назад

As always you never seem to amaze me with your superb projects. I always enjoy watching your videos and always look for your newest uploads. Keep up the good work and thank you for all of your knowledge.

@hazwan3133 6 лет назад

your creation is truly an inspiration to everyone and watching your video really takes away my stress from workplace. keep it my man..

@marccfox 5 лет назад

YES! this was the most informative tutorial i have see thus far! thanks BRo!

@SlowDaddie 5 лет назад

love your videos! it's great seeing someone so passionate about their hobby, no matter what it is.

@btdarterschannel112 6 лет назад

Very nice, Tanner! Thanks for the video!

@christinaxena 6 лет назад

Love this setup! Looks great, and enjoyed the fact that you used the cork board as a divider to make a patch of higher ground! Gonna have to consider that tip in my own vivarium to give it added perspective! Also those plants were a freaken bargain!!

@jaredhuntz3346 5 лет назад

Wow you saved me loads of money! I was about to get all the fancy/expensive stuff online, little did I know the local, quick and cheap materials work just as well!

@randompants7311 5 лет назад

You’ve officially saved me for the rest of my life. I’ve never thought of cork tiles before. You’re a genius!

@natashakane5633 4 года назад

Just goes to show you can do it on a budget! Keep it up can’t get enough of your videos

@Charlotte-wv1dl 5 лет назад

I like you. You’re a very genuine guy, plus these videos are super cool! I can’t stop watching them

@thestackers 4 года назад

Love all your builds and videos! I learn lots !

@witherstone4450 2 года назад

Super cool idea to do a budget build. this was very helpful

@novoaziz 6 лет назад

So happy I found your channel! You make such pretty and dainty looking loving homes 🧚🏻‍♂️🧜🏻‍♀️🐸🐠🐍🦖🐙

@marcellobomfim5629 4 года назад

Love your videos! Your are professional and easy to follow. Keep up with the good work...

@edwardtorres2159 3 года назад

love these kinds of videos! definitely my fav!

@dmjreptiles 6 лет назад

Amazing job, will be doing the same with the 10 setups I need to build

@ArTicKiiTTiiNs 6 лет назад

Shout out to Jeffery. That was a nice thing to do. Nice looking tank as well. I may be getting one myself. Great video as always brotha. Looking forward to the next. Hey, have you ever considered setting up a P.O. BOX so your fans can send you fan mail, care packages, etc?

@SerpaDesign 6 лет назад

I do have a PO Box, but I never thought to open it for fan mail. I will keep that in mind!

@Defective63 2 года назад

Such a good video and a great looking vivarium.

@vinfish4697 5 лет назад

you have probably opened my eyes up to a whole new project

@Secean 6 лет назад

Request: Next time there is protective plastic on stuff, can you film it in slow motion when you peel it off? :D

@SerpaDesign 6 лет назад

Yes I can!

@raquel82395 6 лет назад

I second that...

@Gregorio621 5 лет назад

OMG, you're one of those? Lol jk

@javiervalenzuela8284 3 года назад

Weird fetish.

@user-gw7pe5hp4y 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. It was very interesting!!!!

@cukudy8072 6 лет назад

Im gonna make my own vivarium soon so this is what i needed!

@LRBaquatics 6 лет назад

Great video, very inspiring!

@johnfloydman7735 6 лет назад

Cool Viv build , very inspiring 🐍🌿🍁

@sarahk4047 3 года назад

I absolutely love this video 😊❤️ I have learnt so much from you, thank you my friend 🌿🇦🇺

@chrisshacklett2999 3 года назад

Great Video! Thank you!

@12342087 5 лет назад

Binge watched your videos! Learned a lot;) very talented

@moniquelynwone8228 3 года назад

Came out great 👍🏽

@carlacarolina4228 5 лет назад

Loved it!

@AshLilyNeko 6 лет назад

dude you have crazy talent for this stuff

@brachypelmasmithi2498 4 года назад

Looks awesome

@CudiBuddy4Life 4 года назад

Great video!

@KennethDu 6 лет назад

Such a cool vivarium

@jakebuchanan9860 4 года назад

great vid man

@giot91 3 года назад

This enclosure has came out amazing.

@beardedragonboi 4 года назад

You inspired me to make my own terrarium out of a honey jar. Great vids! Keep up the good work!

@paxas03 2 года назад

Great job man. Looks really nice and natural. I like that you used cork in the background and also in the middle of soil to give some height to the substrat. Thats a really nice way to do it more naturally than others I see using that spraying foam. I try to avoid it.

@banderaitaly Год назад

Loved it thank you

@JTBReptiles 6 лет назад

Wow, you’re really good at making vivs look good!

@angrybrit7331 4 года назад

Great job 👌

@mariawarda4385 5 лет назад

Tanner, love to watch your videos, very creative😊

@ownsacat 6 лет назад

wow, I didn't realize you could buy a vivarium for that low a price. I like how you stayed under the $75. You made this interesting without being boring. Thanks.

@YungGuava 6 лет назад

This is amazing

@xkaro12 4 года назад

Plant quarantine *2020* it gives me shivers down my spine....

@frankstein1776 3 года назад

I've watched so many of your videos I had to start going back, first time I've seen you're face. :)

@Flacx7 Год назад

omg thank you bro it looks so cool in my room

@rebeccabrand2411 5 лет назад

I got a 10 minute ad talking about dog beds and how bad they are. Big surprise at the very end they try and sell you their 'good' dog bed. I watched that whole thing and I don't even like dogs; what is wrong with me and why did RU-vid give me this ad? Ps: now that I've actually watched the video this is so cool it makes me want to build one.

@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

Haha! 😂

@wildwill3336 6 лет назад

Cork board! Wowie wow wow! Love it!

@dianaroberts3595 Год назад

Thank you so much Cork board is amazing! Thank you for saving me monies

@LukeMcGuireoides Год назад

Remarkable accomplishment. I'm getting my first reptile, a crested gecko, and building my first vivarium. The cost has been astronomical, around $800-900, and I'll be getting a bargain basement gecko. I've set aside the remaining cash after setting up the viv to use on the gecko, around $150. I'm using the drylock method. The drylock only comes in gallon cans. The cheapest I could find was $35. Add the foam, wood, glue, brushes, and concrete coloring to use with the white drylock, and it totals to well over $100. The cost of the wood being the highest. I'm getting all substrate and microfauna from Neherp for around 100, and they were cheapest among the major quality sources. The plants I'm souring from Lowes, mainly, but also Josh's Frogs and Neherp. Altogether around $100-110, and I'm not even going for any extravagant varieties. For lighting, I'm using the 22watt, 18" Jungle Dawn, by Arcadia. I found one rather cheap at $70, which wasn't much more than the more affordable options I saw. I'm building it all in an 18"x18"x24" Exo Terra. The cheapest one I could find was $209, from Josh's Frogs, free shipping on dry goods totaling over one hundred. All and all, it's an awesome rewarding hobby, if you can afford it. Needless to say, I won't be making any additional vivs lol.

@zaemotclanton744 2 года назад

Pretty amazing

@mr-nonsense 6 лет назад

Still the best vivarium builder!

@holladolla3047 4 года назад

Ur the best Serpa, I think I’ll use cork flats for my background too

@helloiamdeaf 4 года назад

Amazing, love your videos! wondering if installing drainage is an absolute essential for these types of builds?

@lunytunez3634 3 года назад

He's the best inspired me to try and build me a terraium for my iguana I'm going with some jungle Aztec ruins themed background with pyramids with moss I can't wait thanks a mill bro very knowledgeable and help people like me understand and realize we can do this!!!! Lol

@mikeemmons1079 3 года назад

I like the laboratory look of the thing. I bet it looks really good on a larger model.

@AriaaaaLovee 5 лет назад

I was really intimated by the foam and carving a lot of people do! very tempted to try this out now

@josephz4573 6 лет назад

Videos get better and better one after another

@josephz4573 6 лет назад

I have a 12x12x18 exoterra and idk what to put in it ,any suggestions ?

@ambrosiauglyfish3155 3 года назад

I love your videos.

@gustavoferrerexe 6 лет назад

Eu sou do Brasil e amor o seu canal ❤️

@danishfaeim1505 4 года назад

You are awsome, thanks

@jackpeytonwhitehouse1606 5 лет назад

Great video 😉😆 👌👍 without the exo terra enclosure mine was only around 35 quid

@Shalometh 6 лет назад

Thats so awesomr

@jungleflowerscanada5384 3 года назад

Love it

@amknightingale 2 года назад

I love this build ~ is an update on this one included in any videos?

@franciscogamboa1686 4 года назад

Felt like I was tripping on shrooms with your background music

@Cybermunky7 5 лет назад

awesome, might have to give this a try...need to find a more affordable enclosure though.

@miked3723 4 года назад

Wow this vivarium is exactly what i am looking for. Shame the website no longer offers them. Has anyone seen something similar anywhere?

@theprophet_-__cxvii__-_8693 6 лет назад

Great video bro! 👍🏻 Seems reptile videos on RU-vid are the least controversial lol. Except if PetCo is somehow involved haha

@devdabomber 5 лет назад

Have you ever used a mini water vaporizor or fogger for a vivarium? I plan on a 10 gallon one this spring and thought it would look pretty awesome with some led lighting. Thanks for all the creative ideas!

@andrerobles7720 Год назад

Love this! Noob question but why do you put the plants in quarantine?

@gabyi3646 4 года назад

would love an update on how this has grown in!

@gwrulzmylife 5 лет назад

Heat gun to form the knitting mesh, works great!

@j0ndiggity 5 лет назад

Hey Tanner great video. I noticed you put a drainage bulkhead in this terrarium, but do not specify using drainage ports in others. Can you explain why one might need additional drainage? Is it a good idea in general to have a drainage port just to get rid of excess water? Thanks.

@xXBreannaBreakdownXx 4 года назад

Can you do a video focusing on how you revived the clearance plants?

@oposum244 6 лет назад

Greath video!Do you maby plan to build some bigger terrarium,for some lizards?I need idea for my bearded dragon encloser:)

@ARTEVERDEabstractoArtegreen 6 лет назад

Nice ! Bless

@Batsxwitches Год назад

I’m wondering if you could use the cork board method on the bottom as well to assist in building up the landscape, but not sure how i would go about it 🤔 drainage barrier, then maybe build the cork segments onto the plastic mesh barrier?

@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 3 года назад

I can’t figure out if this guy is an Ozzy who has lived in America for a long time or an American who lived in Australia for a long time

@adonique1481 6 лет назад

Hey man, loving all of your vids. Came here for the cacti, stayed for the vivs. Just one question: why not use filtercotton instead of mesh? Less particles to the bottom layer and more cost effective! Is there something i'm missing?

@heathquiel8533 4 года назад

I've heard that cork bark decomposes in aquariums, would the same be true for this? I want to follow all these instructions but I'd be worried the moisture from the cork would cause it to separate from the silicone keeping it in place