Rubber Ducky Isopods Kept Multiplying, so I Made This

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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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@SerpaDesign 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

10x better

@marikah6198 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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.

@glassyGREEN_ 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Yes, these are the correct words 👍

@anand_kv__ 6 месяцев назад

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

@readthebible67 6 месяцев назад

😂

@RMJ1984 6 месяцев назад

He clearly used a leaf blower! xD

@jmarshal 6 месяцев назад

✨ Nature ✨

@rebel4466 5 месяцев назад

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.

@hazonku 6 месяцев назад

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?"

@b1rdeee 6 месяцев назад

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!

@Theragonslayer 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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 RU-vidrs. Paul Cuffaro is maybe the worst offender. I’d love to get Tanner’s thoughts.

@Ooga.booga.unga.bunga1 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@oxileas 6 месяцев назад

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 ♥

@scootaloosweetieaj5461 5 месяцев назад

that's so sweet! i wish you and the little ones the best of luck!

@Splinkyzooble 5 месяцев назад

:D lil guy

@swiftray9650 4 месяца назад

Literally my childhood dream

@Cyberdragunz 6 месяцев назад

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

@ttoctam3 6 месяцев назад

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?

@FishShopMatt 6 месяцев назад

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.

@marikah6198 6 месяцев назад

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.

@goosenotmaverick1156 6 месяцев назад

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

@corylcreates 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@joshuaporniogro7139 6 месяцев назад

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.

@EchidnaKida 6 месяцев назад

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

@I_love_planes1 4 месяца назад

1 like = 0 push ups!

@KLargo-z3s 6 месяцев назад

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.

@ippotsk 5 месяцев назад

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.

@PrinceOfMidtown212 6 месяцев назад

can you do a multi species like Ant Canada?! Would love to see you work at that scale

@pharahfishing 6 месяцев назад

the highlight of my day has arrived

@HYTEOMEGAP 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Let's go! Appreciate your continued support.

@mmmh37 6 месяцев назад

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

@MauveUmbra 6 месяцев назад

Do a video about gnats, and gnat control in your house.

@BowAthi 5 месяцев назад

"...until I stepped back. I gotta be honest. To me it's---" Me: Woah that's stunnin-- "-looked like dookie" Me: Oh ok

@PhilokaliaPhotography 6 месяцев назад

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

@rabbit2686 4 месяца назад

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.

@matthewturnbull3070 5 месяцев назад

Do you use anything to heat their enclosure? Or is your climate suitable without. I’m in the UK and for the summer they’ll be fine in my newer big setup but wondering if a heat pad is truly necessary to increase temp for winter.

@blessedbeauty2293 5 месяцев назад

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

@darklight8774 5 месяцев назад

How expensive were all of these rubber duckies again?

@rahulrajkunar 6 месяцев назад

damn bro it looks amazing might even be the best setup but it would have been nice if there was more water driping

@Terratepuy 6 месяцев назад

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

@BlueFuryDesigns 6 месяцев назад

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

@philcarlino6942 6 месяцев назад

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

@mrolm2703 5 месяцев назад

the voicefrying makes my ears bleed...

@chanyihong289 6 месяцев назад

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

@forestpals 6 месяцев назад

Rubber Duckies are my favourite!! this was SO COOL

@ItsJoKeZ 6 месяцев назад

PLEASE GET SNAKE CAMERAS TO GO INTO YOUR SCAPE CAVES / AREAS FROM A POV. PLEASE. PLEASE.

@WhatTheShid 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@robertleogoetz 6 месяцев назад

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

@Heidegaff 5 месяцев назад

They look so tiny and dumb ❤

@IRISnGEN 6 месяцев назад

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

@LilaElizabethD 6 месяцев назад

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!

@LuandaAnne 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Cliffless 6 месяцев назад

Ive yet to find a better ecosystem builder I hope to build similar projects some day These videos are so inspirational :)

@Foogle.. 6 месяцев назад

Amazing Video Serpa! Love Isopods and I've actually been debating between Rubber Duckies and Panda's and I think you've inspired me to try both! Haha. Have you thought about doing a joint community terrarium? I've been thining/researching Springtails, Isopods, Small-Medium Snails, Flower Beetles and possibly Millipedes 😀

@PatriotCoinRings 6 месяцев назад

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.

@bingohomeslice5158 6 месяцев назад

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!!

@johnnygalaxy9022 6 месяцев назад

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

@PotooBurd 6 месяцев назад

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

@Paludavium 6 месяцев назад

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

@SN-hg6bx 5 месяцев назад

I laughed so hard when I saw the title…immediately thought of Monty python s rubber duckys……..😂🤣😂🤣😂. You d have to be my age to get it

@WobblesandBean 4 месяца назад

These isopods really speak to me. I can't figure out why.

@GalopaWXY 6 месяцев назад

You could probably add a colony of ants in there like lasius along with them, I've had a few with isopods and they cohabit peacefully as long as you provide feeder insects as needed!

@indridcold8469 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant as always! However, I have a question - either for Tanner or the community: I read that you have to be careful with hinged doors on vivariums containing isopods - as the young/mature isopods can escape the gap or be trapped/crushed by the doors. Is this a valid concern? If so, how do you negate it?

@Lulu-xl5cm 5 месяцев назад

I was looking into these! They're so expensive unfortunally. No less than 10 euro each here.

@_Salem.Does.art_ 5 месяцев назад

Lucifer wants this

@stolid_3 3 месяца назад

I just ordered a 10ct of rubber ducky isopods and have a terrarium set up for them already. It includes a moisture gradient, sphagnum moss, star moss, thread moss, a rock cave, decaying wood and leaves, and bark hides. We are leaving for 2 weeks near the 4th of July and I was wondering if it will be OK to leave them since the set up has many food options. My main concern is the moisture level. I currently have a lid that is completely screen. Should I make one out of plastic with holes in it so moisture is retained better?

@s-j5175 Месяц назад

I love how you see the world. I too absolutely ADORE staring at moss in the forest here in Norther Ontario, among other things. I just want to say, I love how kind and gentle you are to even the smallest of creatures. Every tiny bit of life is precious

@josephdeiss4456 6 месяцев назад

The Panda Kings will outcompete the Duckies eventually. It might take a year or more, but eventually there will be no more duckies in this enclosure. I know it doesn’t matter for Tanner… I figured I’d put this out there so others know what happens

@kissmiasma95 6 месяцев назад

I really love the rainbow moss paired with creeping fig. Looks great! I wonder how the Bellus/variegated variety would do in a vivarium. it's currently one of my favorite houseplants as well.

@odintillgren3212 5 месяцев назад

You should open up some kind of zoo, give people a chance to look into all the little blocks of curated wilderness you put together. Any time I have been to a zoo, there's always a little building for reptiles, amphibians, and interesting bugs, and their habitats are always the saddest little things. Shame them with your cozy habitats!

@steev927 6 месяцев назад

Sorry to say I missed the last few videos and I'm catching up... but it seems you did a microphone upgrade? This video, at least on my speakers, sounds really crisp and clean!

@lauraholzler1417 6 месяцев назад

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

@KieranStrix 4 месяца назад

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

@verysadcatc7897 5 месяцев назад

Now I want one.

@qutie424 5 месяцев назад

Everybody’s gangster until the oak leaf creeping fig shows up 😍

@benjaminwyss1833 4 месяца назад

So I put some local isopods in my closed (well not closed anymore) terrarium. They seem doing well. But it's a bit weird that they stay almost always on or under the fittonia leaves (and sometimes snack on them). Is there maybe something wrong with the ground? I have some leave litter in there.

@CosmosProvider 5 месяцев назад

Took me a couple minutes to get why they have this name, it's not really obvious but yeah the yellow portion of their head looks like a ducky beak + -

@DraconXCreations 5 месяцев назад

I did not know a isopod could be named after rubber duckys. I love it

@moshemezrahi1592 6 месяцев назад

You HAVE TO make a rainfall terrarium with a frog species, like glass frogs or even a salamander, it’s the coolest tank concept and a huge turn on the typical water fall or water flow

@gmfdp4852 6 месяцев назад

Do you have any video's where you elaborate more on your glass cutting techniques? I have a lot of single sheet glass laying around and want to make some aquariums/terrariums from them. But I can't seem to master the techniques to cut glass...

@tinadercourt8161 5 месяцев назад

Wow. So cool! All my isopod have natural bio activ enclosuer. Smoetimes its a little sad I rarely see them. But if they are happy I am happy 😂

@medusaart9243 6 месяцев назад

Love the build! How do you go about ventilating when using the expanding foam indoors? I find this to be a challenge during the winter months.

@jonahwilson2199 6 месяцев назад

Have you ever considered making an enclosure for centipedes? I feel like you would make an amazing enclosure for them.

@artfuldodger5531 6 месяцев назад

Do you do this for a living? …like where do you find the time!? I struggle maintaining a few fish tanks with “regular” life - you must have more hours in the day than me 😂

@seanaldrich5024 6 месяцев назад

I don't get how the water won't just completely soak up in the substrate? I mean at some point it'll get completely saturated , I guess, but if the pump runs without enough water to cycle it'll burn up. Maybe I just don't understand. I do get the egg crate reservoir but it has to go through all the substrate first

@zaphanera Месяц назад

Hi Tanner, sorry for posting on an old thread but it is the right area. For an extremely interesting isopod, check out Calmanesia erinaceus as it is grey, pink and spiny!

@Reptiliomorph 6 месяцев назад

Leaf litter is the glitter of terrarium building

@SerpaDesign 6 месяцев назад

LOL so true

@connorskaggs999 6 месяцев назад

how were you able to acquire/prepare all the branches with lots of roots shooting off? did you just find them all in nature and prepare them same as preparing driftwood?

@KerryMaePhotography 3 месяца назад

I'd like to create a setup for my dairy cow isopods. Do you have any suggestions?

@Lego.minecraft 6 месяцев назад

Cool

@IronDragon1337 Месяц назад

you live on the atlantic coastal plain right? im a geologist and i am here to inform you that limestone is everywhere there :)

@ToriDyson-z4c 6 месяцев назад

I get high as hell and watch your videos lol sending love from Milwaukee, WI

@TvStudiosOfficial 5 месяцев назад

These are truly expensive, u can sell these and u'll become once-ler from lorax.

@herb7160 6 месяцев назад

When you are building a tank from scratch, what do you look for in your glass? Do you yes low iron glass? How thick does it need to be to hold water?

@JK-ut5cs 6 месяцев назад

My brain somehow skipped the word "isopod" in the title and that really confused me 😂

@OfficailSamMarieZie 4 месяца назад

I can't wait for my birthday so i can splurge on some rubber duckies 🥲

@marsfeathers 5 месяцев назад

I thought the comparison to its parent was that the parent was the tiny one and you had somehow accidentally produced gigantic rubber duckies 😂

@frankanderson9833 6 месяцев назад

Serpadesign is one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work. Are you going to do a new tour/update of the animal room soon?

@sarahdee374 6 месяцев назад

are there other critters that can share quarters with the isopods? The set up is so cool and relaxing, right now I wish I could make myself small enough to climb in there with them!

@Cheezitnator 4 месяца назад

They must've been really happy with your work to be multiplying so much lol

@Whatlander 3 месяца назад

6:45 Just casually flavor blasting the isopod enclosure.

@loochgardenstate3737 6 месяцев назад

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

@Themainfuerza 6 месяцев назад

You should try and get some knob tailed geckos from Australia they are so cute you should make a terrarium for one I’ve been looking for a video of a terrarium of gecko