The ULTIMATE Fire-Bellied Toad Paludarium
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- You have been asking and asking for years now... and it's finally here! Hopefully this build exceeds your expectations because I think it turned out really well. Although this is the first paludarium on the channel it will not be the last. Paludariums are awesome because they combine two of my favorite hobbies (aquariums and terrariums). The possibilities are endless, but this one is intended to highlight my Fire-Bellied Toads.
As I expressed in the video, choosing plants can be easier than you probably think. The majority of plants sold as "aquarium plants" will actually grow quite well in an emerged (out of water), humid environment. In fact this is how they are usually grown before you get them, which is why they have to acclimate to your aquarium. As a result, most aquarium plants are a great choice for this type of setup. Terrestrial plants that grow in soggy soil or near wetlands in nature also work just as well. Do a little research on the plants and I'm sure you can find a batch that suit your taste/intended purpose.
As I kept saying in the video, take your time! There are a ton of variables at play with a setup like this, so it's very important to make sure that your setup is not a logistical nightmare. Although fairly basic, I hope this paludarium gives you an idea of what's possible. Good luck!
Check out the complete plant list below:
Anubias barteri
Anubias 'Golden Coin'
Anubias lancifolia
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Cryptanthus nubicola
Cryptanthus 'Red Star'
Ficus pumila 'Quecifolia'
Fittonia 'Red Vein'
Java Fern
Java Moss
Kangaroo Fern
Peperomia 'Ruby Cascade'
Pilea involucrata
Purple Waffle Plant
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Rattlesnake Fern
Selaginella 'Fairy Plume'
Sphagnum Moss
Syngonium podophyllum 'Creamsicle'
Variegated Acorus gramineus
Variegated Pothos
Wandering Jew 'Purple'
Wandering Jew 'Bolivian'
Water Wisteria
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If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! For additional content like this, photos of my terrariums and animals, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
#firebelliedtoad #paludarium #serpadesign
Check out the 17 month update on this tank to see how it's doing today! th-cam.com/video/l_lPQ-xBC1Q/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your update! I have a question. Why don't you let the fishes be able to go under the plateforme? It's could cause some problems ?
Dude thanks for the update man! I love your videos there so cool and awesome you seem like a really cool guy. You've inspired me to want to get reptiles and make terrariums and stuff but my parents don't want me to😅
You have a weird voice
Michelle ForsythDolan f
What lizards are recommended for a paludarium
"How to Create a Paludarium in 832 Easy Steps." :D
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It's worth it though
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First, do w4etwywrcnlguicrtgkunrvtvrstvobde%jn,hnf5bder3ud42r3j5y2d4hjkg34dnh72d34ryguic32r4c4ugy5jk. Then, allow it to cure for 7 weeks
Lol
You’re like the Bob Ross of vivarium building, very soothing to watch and I know I could never make mine look anything like that....love the work
Bob "Moss", if you will...
@@kelseyedwards2817 that was good
you can make this if you just sacrifice some time and effort. if you already have the tank it shouldn't be that expensive to do either
He beats the devil out of his plants when they acclimate
🤟🏼😍💙
You should do commissioned work! Beautiful and very natural! I would buy one of your terrariums, you can make a whole business out of what you love!! Sure the toads love it!
Seriously, I don't have near the amount of time to build one of these on my own but I would love to buy a bioactive enclosure for my crested gecko
Or start a school that teaches us this bad ass stuff. 👌
Beautiful yes natural-looking no
Meghan O'Brien
You should commission him
Yes please I really want one but im so choaked on time i'll never ever have the time to do it :"(
“Now it is time to add in the firebelly toads this is their home afterall”
**confused frog noises**
I thought it was for salamanders lol
home yea, their cage. still very beautifull
confused TOAD noises lol
@@crabboh2005 toads are a family of frogs, and fire belly toads aren't even toads at all, they're their own family of frogs.
I didn't like when he added in the toads, I think those animals deserve a bigger environment to live, with the bugs it's fine, but toads are too big for such a small habitat.
Your videos help me so much with my anxiety disorder. From the bottom. Of my heart. Thank you
same here!!! big thanks Serpa!!
Omg I know.. why are toad enclosure building videos so amazing for anxiety?
Same
AntsCanada is good too
We are not alone :)
Wow this looks incredible! I think I need your patience when it comes to tank builds. Well done! 🤩
Thank you! Trust me, having patience really helps!
Wow I'm subscribed to you Leopard Gecko and SerpaDesign now both have met. Dreams do come true.
damn only 4 likes
No bullshit.....i watch this too because of my anxiety. Pretty cool
Collab pls!
can we get a 24 hour live stream of this tank pls.
thanks
Yes you can. As long as u have a electricity supply😊
Love from Bangladesh!!
@@tahminaferdoushy7015 hehe, well said
আমিও বাংলাদেশ থেকে 😂
I have zero patience required to do this.."Allow to dry 24 hrs"..I would wait 5 mins and say "Ok it's ready"
I totally get how you feel. I enjoy desighning encosures but I always just want them done.
Practice spinning the casino wheel on GTA online and trust me, you will gain great skill at waiting 24 hours for things.
A process of months would be done in half a day with me.. though it would never look like this haha
Same. 😂
@@Sumdarkbusiness Lmfao, set your spawn location to "last location" then save it. Then spin the wheel if you see its not gonna land on what you want close the game before it tells you what you won in the bottom hand corner. Rinse and repeat my friend, if you get something you want simply walk out the casino and it'll definitely be saved. This is a simple exploit that messes with the games hard save mechanic. Enjoy
It's like watching an artist painting. At first you think "Well what a mess, that will never turn out great.".
And at the end you're just like "Wow that's beautiful."
You, Sir, are truly amazing at your craftsmanship.
I didn't even know that first part was a take anyone had. I guess I just trust the process and see how it goes
While buying weights and dumbbells
Employee: Working on your summer body sir?
SerpaDesign: (hesitantly) uhhh yeah, *fitness fitness fitness muscles muscles muscles*
Loved the setup btw 💯💯
I_got_lumbago omg uncle?
Dutch Van der Linde hey Duuuutch.
Hey bro May i suggest setting up a live cam of this and or your other vivariums or what not it be cool to just peacefully watch your critters do their thing :) especially since in my case space is too limited for these set ups lol
I probably won't set up live cams, but I do want to do full videos shot like the end of this one showcasing my setups individually. I think that will be pretty close to what you have in mind.
@@SerpaDesign Yes :)
Yes please, I would regularly watch an hour or more of this set up or an aquarium
@@SerpaDesign A full video of your paludariums, aquariums, and/or even vivariums OR a live cam of your paludariums, aquariums, and/or vivariums would be a amazing to watch and fall asleep to or calm anxiety or just enjoy. I'm not allowed to have a frog paludarium, fish aquarium, or a viviarium because my mom hates all pets but dogs (I don't know why the vivarium was not allowed), but I enjoy looking at fish and your builds immensely. You don't have to because this is your channel, but I also would love to see a live cam or a regular video series (or just video series) of the living creatures in your builds... even if it's just an isopod in a vivarium.
Yea serpa, man I would stare at one aquarium with some music like this for probably 45 minutes straight not gonna lie.
That toad’s masterful jump 19:43
So gracefull
SemDening Productions 😭😭I waited for this part
I’ve just commented about this
Watch it in 0,25 speed
Tanner, you've created another better-than-zoo-quality display!! Absolutely amazing!! 💦🌿🐸👍👍
Just found this channel, fantastic production quality, information and style! It's so inspiring to see how passionate you are! Bravo!
I think having long recordings of your Toad Paludarium with some chill music would be a real treat. I have been dealing with anxiety for the last few months and your videos are so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. You should think about doing some videos that are just watching life in your aquariums or Paludarium go about their day with some chill music.
How to make the fire belly toad Sistine chapel
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It's true is better than a zoo display
Thank you I appreciate that.
Lol
The paludarium is finally done! It's so satisfying to see a project that has been months (4 months+) in the works come to fruition. Hopefully you all enjoyed this build and learn something new. If you liked this setup, then stay tuned because this won't be the last. Have a great day! ✌️
SerpaDesign you should keep ants i in hobo you could make an awesome terrarium for them but this is just a suggestion but u should try it 👍🐜
Does the water get yellow by the cocopeat /husk i also made a paludarium and it keeps getting yellow
Всё очень красиво, но как обслужить/заменить помпу!? Она полностью закрыта декором!
It wasn't super expensive, but it did take a really long time to make. I'm glad you enjoyed the build! 😁
Maybe some day. A lot people want to see me keep ants, so I'll consider.
Awesome, I doubt that there are many firebellies as lucky as yours!
umm... what about firebellies that lives in the wild?
compared to the ones who lives in the wild, this toad is unlucky
@@DBT1007 do they have predators?
@@DBT1007 many people like to think that cows would be happier in the wild. Well no they will be extinct from predators. Too domesticated
@@malnutritionboy umm pls don't generalize all animals.
some animals are better in the wild. Some domesticated animals for hundreds of years are not suitable in the wild condition. Such as the modern chicken, pig, cow, sheep. These animals are modified to grow fast and fat quicker. They not for survival in the wild because they'll be an easy prey for predator. But they can into wilderness.. but need some time for them to adapt.
btw, about that cow thing, Look at some wild cows. Bison, muskox, wildebeest, etc. They can survive without human.
domesticated animals for human needs (especially the GMO animals) are different from normal animals. Got it?
@@DBT1007 i already said cows not wild "cows" those aren't cows. Pretty sure muskox are extinct. Got it?
I enjoy watching ALL of your creations. And if I were an amphibian, reptile or the like, I would totally enjoy the space you'd made for me to live and thrive in. Even your terraniums look like something out of nature that was captured in glass. You have made me want to try to make a terranium with a water element added. Thank you so much for sharing. 😍♥️
2:24 "do you lift?"
SerpaDesign: No. I make ULTIMATE paludariums.
Can you make one for turtles?
I think that would look amazing
_Possibly the most awesome creative work I have seen to date, thank you for sharing your creative talents._
Amazing vid, I wasn't intending on watching the whole thing, but once I started watching it I couldn't stop. lol great work! Keep it up. 👌🏾
Same. I don't keep pets or anything. This video just queued up after something else I was watching. And 10 minutes in I found myself asking "Why am I still watching this?" But I couldn't stop. At the 20-min mark, it dawned on me why I was committed: while I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doing, I was intrigued by the production design (it's a surprisingly well produced video), your voice is not so mellow as to put me to sleep, and (and this is key) I didn't feel like I was actually wasting my time. This video made me feel relaxed, but not sleepy while cramming information I didn't know I wanted in to my brain. (I'm one of those guys who can't do board games or puzzles because they stress me out: I feel like I'm wasting my time. This video was the opposite of that.)
Who ever is helping you with your camera work and editing is doing a great job. If that person is you, then you have quite a career ahead of you!
Biggest critique: a disembodied voice can be offputting to documentary viewers. Be sure to catch a shot of you talking to the camera at least every 5 or 10 minutes.
College counselor: so what career are you interested in?
Me: well, ideally I’d like to be a fire-bellied toad living in a vivarium created by serpa designs
College counselor:
Me:
Me: so what college do you recommend
Man oh man, i aspire to create a masterpiece like this at some point in my life! Very neat looking set up, well designed, calculated execution and just perfect. Love it.
Absolutely stunning!
It's really like you bought a piece of nature in a glass box to your home. The amount of meticulous effort and detail that goes into it is astounding:)
This is awesome, youre so talented. I dont have terrariums, fish or reptiles but am mezmerized by your videos. Would love to try something small to start. This build is zoo quality!
I've never wanted to be a frog, until now.
Unless you go to a worst human ever that rarely feeds you keeps in an empty 5 gallon tank does not clean the cage
That is a very impressive set-up and those are lucky toads.
Lucky ass toad
Wow, fantastic job‼️ I've been mulling over converting my 50 gallon aquarium for a couple of years and I just learned more from watching your 23 min video than I did from three books and half a dozen articles on the subject(s). Thank you, your tutorial was greatly helpful
Me too. I have a 125gal tank that sprung a leak and is just sitting there saying,
"h e l p m e"
1:27 some ninja moves right there
I would honestly love to see a time-lapse of this like over a course of 24 hours. Watching this on its own was super soothing to watch.
I could happily live in here. Great job once again!
Wow this turned out BEAUTIFUL. Excellent editing and narration btw. I kinda wish i was one of those toads, they got such a sweet home!
In a word “Overwhelming”. Your talented beyond description. Great work!
Love your set up! Does your pump have a filter that needs to be changed or do you just let it run without a filter?
I love good cord management.
Following Finnegan hahaha!
Stunning habitat as always, very inspirational. Ive learned a lot from your content throughout the years. My crested geckos habitat was made after watching some of your videos a couple years ago. Thanks for sharing!
Am I the only one impressed that he wrote the word "Front" upside down 3 times flawlessly?
Would it be possible to build one of these without using silicone/foam and the likes? Just natural materials
The silicon and foam are all safe for aquariums,..
Juan González Late post, but the silicone and foam set the base of all the natural formations, then you add the plants and such, on top
You might be able to but without something to stabile it like it is in nature you’d have a lot of messes to deal with
Yes, absolutely
You can make the background out of clay based cat litter. Make sure to grow some grass on it so the roots keep it together.
You mastered de arts of Controlled Biospheres.
Excellent tutorial, pro insight and joy for de Soul.
When I was younger my grandma got my brother and I two fire bellies and one of them wouldn’t stop messing with the other. And it ended up drowning the other fire belly. I was so sad,
Can someone tell me how many times he’s said “foam”
26
Thats one of those things that, if you want to know, you're going to have to find out for yourself. No ones going to do it for you.
This was probably the most relaxing video I've ever seen in my life
The Frog's jumping fail still has me laughing 😂
wow it looks amazing. Awesome job. I love watching your videos.
Your videos are oddly relaxing, I nearly fall asleep every time. 😌🙏🏾
Excellent video and exceptional work! Love the music and your calm voice is an added bonus when teaching as you do. Great stuff!😁👍
Can somebody help me? I'm from Germany and I don't know the name from the black foem. Here we have only 'Bauschaum'. So maby sb. know, what the Black foem is.
Sorry, when I translate sth. wrong :)
Great stuff foam. The black one is for ponds, yellow/cream colored is for houses but works fine too
@@Flat_3_6 Oh thank you, the yellow foam we have too, here it is 'Bauschaum'.
Hi Tanner. For whatever reason, you showed up in my TH-cam feed and it's literally the best thing to happen in a while. With all the chaos going on in the country, etc., this is literally the first thing that sort of stopped me dead in my tracks and very quickly calmed me down and gave me a sense of peace! I have already shared it on FB with that sentiment. Anyway, though it very likely wasn't your original intent with the channel, you've made a big difference in my day and in my mood. Let the binge-watching begin! Thank you. Stay safe, and I look forward to more! Cheers!
Hi Tanner! I love your videos - I've almost watched them all. You've got me inspired and I am building a Paludarium now! I have one question. Is the coco fiber toxic to fish? Or, will it turn my water brown? Thanks!
Holy crap this is one of the most beautiful tanks I have ever seen in my life!!! Amazing👌🏼👌🏼
This is amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks!
I've found that after I trim down the edges on any work I do with foam, I take a heat gun to pretty much any surface and edge. Gives it a really natural and nice looking finish. It's really easy to overdue it but it turns out looking really nice.
This is extremely beautiful! I want to make a few frog exibhets and this really helped.thank you!
Rubbing alcohol is hard to find these days. Know any alternatives?
Aquabot7621 *optional
I always enjoy learning how you create these amazing habitats. It really looks great.
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed this video.
Thanks Tanner! Your response is greatly appreciated!
All i can say is wow.... I have been a subscriber for over a year now and have made about 5 jar terrariums and they are doing pretty good so far. I had a 75 gallon that i set up in 2013 and had to mothball it and put it in storage, but after seeing this i dug it out and stripped it, now i have a clean slate.
I just bought a bunch of supplies to build one like yours but i have alot of questions... Lol
Do you have am email or facebook where i could get tips or advice.
Also how else would you have done the waterfall, you said the foam board was overkill
I'm no expert but you could use a sort of sandstone for the waterfall. Like the kind that fractures into slates and could be terraced into a beautiful waterfall.
You're amazing! The utmost respect and admiration for your craft!
Fantastic build....the egg crate structure is innovative. Well done.!!!.......and will work wonders. Thinkin of doing this in the future. Lookin forward to see your other videos...liked and subscribed. Cheers and keep rockin!
Did you ever think of getting firebelly newts?
This is absolutely amazing!! And you did an awesome job of explaining everything, as always :)
Only thing i would change is the big piece of wood you put in at around 16:36. I think the overal look would be a little better without that piece; a little less cramped together I suppose.
Overcrowded it
i love this but you'll never get that filter out bro
OBJECTION! he clearly takes it out with ease after setting all his stuff up.
My god thats amazing. You sir are a true artist
It's safe to say you make one of the best terrariums in the world keep up the great work!
What is the music around the 20 min mark? Very relaxing videos btw.
I'm thinking of making a setup like this. I'm literally going to follow every freakin step. But in a 50 gal and when i have the funds
Lol same, except I want more dirt in the middle for more plants :)
How the heck do you change the filter though? I'm trying to somewhat recreate this project at the moment and I'm curious about how I would go about replacing the filter for the "water fall". Thank you
Just use bio media and buy those rock covers
Karate chop that foam!
You're so cool ☺️
How do you prevent the Isopods and springtails from escaping from the top? Thanks
"every time i rush something goes wrong"
you'll get nothing wrong to rush B
silicone, coco fiber, and expanding foam=life
The holy trinity
Is there a Way to clean the Filter?
Jans Mikrokosmos was going to ask the exact same thing about cleaning the filter
the filter is easy to clean it takes a cartridge that you can remove easily and clean or replace with new cartridge:)
lance wixom oh ok! Thank you Buddy :)
19:20
I giggled at the one riding your hand.
Amazingly gifted. Thank you for sharing your art.
Stunning man, the final look makes all the work worth it, anything that good takes time, patience and effort. Can’t wait for next ones
If I send you the money and tank etc would you possibly be able to build me a crested gecko one?
Yes!!
Yes send it to me and I'll build it in a week
How to make Silicon Valley.
It isn't dangerous, The tanks are held together with it.
1:27 Hi-Yah!👋🏽💀
I know I am way late to the party but wow. This is the most amazing build I have ever seen. Hands down. You sir, are a master of the nature!!
That pump looks wedged in there (trapped) with the spray foam and cocoa fiber
Nobody :
Serpadesign: add leaves 🍁 In the water
Omg it's epic
In awe!! Let me know if you need lighting please. Ill send you some to try out.
Brad
Would this be okay for fire salamander pls help.
Yeah should be fine
Am I the only one who cried...? This is so beautiful.
For the Ico-pods a tip is don’t over populate because they eat plants and over time the plants disappear
I really love it. The only thing I didnt like was that very last white sick you put in it. It looks totally out of place.
this is art. it looks like you took a chunk of nature and put it in a tank, so beautiful
Your voice is so satisfying am I right? No just me....
Make it illegal to own toads /frogs if their home doesn't look like this
What was you saying ?
Sorry I fell asleep..........
Bro I’m in love with these videos you do the are crazy! Please keep doing these
A frogge biþ a smal beaste wiþ foure leggys, whyche liueþ booþ in watyre and on londe. It is broune or grene or yelowe; or be it tropyckal, he may haue dyuers coloures, and liue in treys. It haþ longys and guilles booþe. Eet haccheþ from an ey and it þan ys a tadpolle. It groweþ to ben a frogge, if it þan ne be noght eten.
Is that a grow light above? Can you recommend wattage? I just googled "aquarium grow light and got options ranging from $50 to $500...
SerpaDesign goes to a gym with a bunch of buff guys, and buys 4 70-pound weights. The guys are impressed, Serpa is probably stronger than he looks to bench such heavy weights.
*SerpaDesign gets home and uses the weights to help his glue dry better.*
Wow! This looks amazing. Your patience and craftsmanship really paid off.