I'm so glad to finally have this one complete! I think it turned out really well and I'm glad that I waited as long as I did. What do you think of the finished terrarium? Also I hope everyone is still doing well. Sending all my love out to the SerpaSquad 💚
Hi there was wondering if you would like to work on a collaboration. I'm a skilled Flameworker and could essentially make any sort of shape vessel you could imagine. I thought a combination of my glass work and you planting/scaping it would be crazy! I don't know if you're interested or how to work that out exactly let me know if you're interested.
Sounds like a good match to me. I vote for a large glass Torus (Donut with a hole shape) with a little stream running through it and a hidden pump to raise the water so it can flow around again.
U might want to email him! You can usually find a business email in the About section on a youtube page... not sure if he has one there, but it would be worth a look
Would love to know what challenges you have with this 6 months or 12 months later? Pump maintenance, algae, etc. Also. Some ghost shrimp would be awesome.
The only problem I have with this apart from finding the container, getting the materials, getting used in working with the different materials, glues and silicon, having a basic idea how it should look like, getting a sense for colors and for arranging stuff is: you need to be an artist. I love what you do.
the bigger problem is as algae etc starts to grow and the glass gets dirty it no longer looks good. I used own a floral shop 40 years ago. It is fun -- practicality is another thing. Ok for a short term gift.
@@100daysmic9 I wonder if springtails could help keep the algae under control via that foam backing. I assume that porous black foam would act a lot like activated carbon would, which many people culture springtails on, and if they lived on/around it they could eat the algae that gathers above the water level.
@@gamtheobbiest7945Filters fail, especially cheap mini ones like thst, and when this one does the entire setup needs to be broken down. Also while algae isn't "bad" the entire purpose of this is to look nice, and when you can't see inside clearly due to algae (and can't clean it effectively due to the shape of the jar) it defeats said purpose. This is a gimmick to make a video, it isn't a long term thing.
I'm surprised that chemicals from the adhesive, foam, fabric, cardboard, etc. don't leech into the water and poison it. Perhaps you explained in another video, but how do you deal with those concerns, using artificial materials?
These are mostly safe materials, the foam and silicone included once it has set properly are mostly inert. However, I say it’s always good practice to rinse those elements thoroughly after curing and before scaping just to minimize that.
Beautiful sculptural piece! I would love to make one- some questions though. Does the water have to be changed out because of slime and algae? Is it covered except where the cord comes through? I build outdoor ponds and know many of these issues.
I feel like that expanding foam reminds me of the scene in incredibles where Mr. Incredible is getting attacked by those turrets where those expanding black balls devour him. Just me though
I was feeling pretty down because that RU-vid channel ants Canada released a bunch of his pets because of feeder problems. And this really Lifted Me Up.
@@SerpaDesign what is HomeGoods? I think the spouse and I must add it to the list of stores to visit when travel can safely resume..... Wegman's is currently leading the list, apparently. (Must keep spouse happy =D)
I would have had a remote intake for an external pump instead similar to how a pool pump works..remote tubing going into the container then have the pump outside..
I absolutely loved this build, and I am now planning to attempt my own! Thank you for how incredibly detailed you were, and for not making the video unnecessarily long in the process! Some people have a hard time accomplishing both. You did an awesome job!
This is really cool. Quick question, how do you drain the water and how do you prevent mold or anything else from growing within it? Is there a cleaning regiment needed?
I think if you were to put some activated charcoal it would not get moldy . You should not have to clean it as long as you didn't put any fish or other animals that would poop in the water. If you use Distilled water the pump should last a long time. Using tap water may cause lime deposits which would build up in the pump and cause it to stop.
I literally had a dream out of nowhere, of seeing tiny cavemen and animals like tiny dogs and cats and other tiny organisms living in a small bottle, and looked it up on RU-vid. And came to yours videos! This is so cool!
This is so awesome, I discovered your channel about thirty minutes ago and all of the videos I’ve seen are super useful and I can’t wait to try making my own terrariums but this video... to make something this beautiful is now on my life bucket list. edit: uhhh so actually its been an hour... I’ve been watching terrarium videos for an hour.
Welcome to my world, lol. I watch one 10 minute video, which links to another SerpaDesign video, which links to another....and then I am dreaming designs, lol.
My mother loved living rock gardens in and outside of the house. Plus she got into terrariums. I learned from her but have never made one of my own. Some day, maybe someday. 😊
This is BEAUTIFUL! I've recently got into building water features and I've wanted to combine it with my love of plants. This is basically what I've been dreaming about 😍
Thoughts... Mostly just that if I ever get to open the steakhouse I've always wanted. I might have to hire you to build a couple of these for my restaurant.
Wow, i did learn something new! THEY HAVE FOAM IN A CAN. Seriously though, this looks amazing and I'm also glad you were able to finish it too! Really beautiful :)
I've never seen any of your work or any work like this before now... these are gorgeous! I am a practical girl & my brain always goes to, "What if the pump fails? Then what?"! So that is my question... you have all this amazing work, with cords buried & the pump at the bottom of all your siliconed & built up work... how do you do pump maintenance if something happens? Is there any hope for saving your stunning work in that scenario? 10.17.2021
@@reeda5390 it's mostly ignorance on my part, I'm really curious what the yearly maintenance is like on something like this. Water changes? Plant changes? Dust? Bugs? Pump? Etc
Usually with Tanner after the biological and bacterial filtering has colonized he doesn’t do too many water changes at all if any! But with newer projects I’m sure it takes a bit more TLC
In a setup like this, there are no animals in it so the upkeep is absolutely minimal. Basically, the only thing you might do is remove excess plant growth like trimming the moss (especially the java moss) or removing floating plants. For contingencies, it's helpful to have a way to remove the pumps for cleaning or replacement, but in a setup with no animals, there won't be much biofilm buildup even after months of running. Biggest problems *I* would expect are mold for sure (springtails will remedy this), unsightly algae on the underwater glass, potentially dead plants if not enough light is provided, and maybe the pump burning out from poor manufacturing.
it's pretty, I was wondering with the materials used, is it safe to place little fish or shrimp in it? What kind of maintenance does it need to keep looking so nice?
@@taiweihao98put in organisms that will clean it no im not a marine biologist but ive seen enough of his videos. make sure u try some smaller builds or practice before making it tho.
@@taiweihao98 there are long tube siphon vacuums that can easily reach to the bottom of it, that way you can get the wastes. My question was more for the little plants.
I really like the idea of keeping it simple rather than adding additional plants. Another job well done. You have a lot of great ideas and after watching a couple of your videos I feel more inspired to complete some of the terrariums that I have already started but not yet compleyely. Thank you for taking time out of your day to make these videos!
We believe that what makes this channel different from others is the unarguable knowledge, and care for nature. We appreciate the time, and effort put into these videos Tanner. While you might have a rhythm, we know, especially during these times, it is easy to become discouraged. Thank you for being an outlet for escape!
7.They know an outward part of this life, but of the Everlasting Life they are inattentive. 8.Have they never thought to themselves that Allah did not create the heavens and the earth and all that is between except with truth, and for a stated term? Yet most people disbelieve that they will ever meet their Lord. Quran, Chapter 30, Qaribullah-English translation.
stunning! i keep wondering how you turn the pump on and off - also how long do the pumps last? would love to make one. thank you for the inspiring videos!
What can I say, You're good! Less is more! This was perfect. You have a lot of knowledge about plants, and other materials that takes a long time for novice like myself to acquire. Much credit to your vision, design and execution.
Maybe add some more water. Small and I mean super small fish or other water based organisms than possibly some climbing predators for the encloser. Add some spring tails and you got your self a cliff side. Waterfall ecosphere with a small pond. If you do consider it I recommend some tree frogs or dart frogs and Minos.
I got this quote from the 'Daily Mail' and thought this concept was right down your alley so to speak: 'Still going strong: Pensioner David Latimer from Cranleigh, Surrey, with his bottle garden that was first planted 53 years ago and has not been watered since 1972 - yet continues to thrive in its sealed environment .'
Same way the newer Samsungs cell phones get recharged w/o any wires. Just sits on a plate. Think of the glass jar being between the primary & secondary windings of a AC transformer. Only higher AC frequency range. I’ll have to think about the electronics but deffently doable as long as the pump didn’t draw too much current.
You have such a talent for mixing the perfect textures. The stone and moss looks so perfect together. Even the flow of the waterfall is perfect. You are so talented! Keep it up!
So glad you and the 'biosphere' community exist. I'm a very creative and building oriented person, so seeing stuff like this able to be made brings a profound peace about me. My creations are typically very metal or 'high' sci-fi. This might just be what I need to move in a more organic direction.
Your ambitions remind me of my own at a young age--the fascination with living things and natural design. Your talent, on the other hand, eclipses mine exponentially. It's an absolute joy to see your imagination at play. I love that you kept this one simple. It's very dramatic and yes, the moss effectively maintains the look of a much larger landscape. Love it. Keep 'scaping, my friend. It allows the rest of us to escape, however briefly.
Arctic Shell i disagree. I think a few tetras would be perfectly sane in there. I probably wouldnt do it because of the lack of filtration but size can always be accommodated.
I absolutely love the end results! Large terrariums are more difficult to build in my opinion. This is beautiful! Plus just using the green goddess moss and nothing more is fantastic. I have a very healthy obsession with moss. Its just so amazing.
Amazing build! I would love to see this terrarium with the front portion of the glass cut off. I don't know if it is possible to "cut" glass this thick easily, but if it is doable I think it would make an amazing addition. What I'm thinking is following the shape of the background and leaving about 5cm of glass next to it + the water feature. It will make it into a really open setup so it would take a bit more maintenance but imo it would benefit the look. Keep up the amazing work!!!
You should check out his vivariums videos. When he makes these terrariums, he isn't making them with animals in mind just the plants. He talks about curing periods, quarantines, and letting the plant life acclimate the environment for months before adding animals.
It's amazing and I'm inspired to make a smaller scale version of it. You've introduced me to materials I never knew existed. But now that I do, I will try to incorporate them into my designs. Thanks for sharing this.
