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Check out the progress on the Mossarium and Ship-in-a-Bottle Terrarium! I think that they are doing really well and I'm really liking the two of them.

If you haven't seen the original videos, check out the links below.

Ship-in-a-Bottle Terrarium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUyv2...

Florence Flask Mossarium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpfZf...

Also, if you like my terrarium updates, check out the Terrarium Updates Playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

You can follow me on INSTAGRAM @SerpaDesign for project sneak peaks, updates and more content like this.

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A lot of you have been asking me about the Levitating Mossarium and here it is (3 months later)! As you can see from the terrarium it's doing quite well. All of the moss is growing in and overall the aesthetic is just getting stronger. I was very particular about the hardscape with this one and I think that's one of the elements that really helps this terrarium shine. Regardless, I can't wait to see how it does now that we've done some maintenance. In most cases a little bit of trimming stimulates a lot of new growth and helps things grow in denser. We'll see what happens though!

In case you missed the original build, here it is: https://youtu.be/5P8m1RKmeqA

Check out the below videos if you are new to terrariums:
Closed Terrarium Basics: https://youtu.be/7Lg4tzkHgVo
False Bottoms: https://youtu.be/slDOiWyKWu0
Terrarium Substrate: https://youtu.be/bmSr17J2jho
Make a Terrarium for Free: https://youtu.be/KR2Lo0rOF7g

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! For additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

If you want to support me and are looking for some gear to make your own terrariums, then check out the affiliate links below. Theses are the same tools you see me use in my build:

My Go-To Tweezers: https://amzn.to/2na0LIQ
Tiny Terrarium Jars: https://amzn.to/2PARnel
Levitating Platform: https://amzn.to/2C8WEac
Aquascaping Tools: https://amzn.to/2LZoutj

The Mini Complete Aquarium... no the Mini Complete Paludarium! I've had my eye on these tanks for a little while now and I decided to finally get one to turn into a paludarium. I knew that I wanted to do something unique with it and a paludarium seemed like the right thing to do.

All in all I like how it turned out, but as I said in the video, I'm definitely going to fine tune the setup as I go, so that it's perfect. I'll definitely adjust the waterfall (to increase flow) and perhaps the plants. That said, I want to let the them grow in some before I do anything.

By the way, this video is not sponsored and I purchased the tank. It's a neat little aquarium and not really suitable for any animals (excluding something like seed shrimp), but it's cool for making little novelty builds like this. Here's a link to where I bought it: https://minicompletetank.com/

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

#paludarium #minicompletetank #serpadesign

Putting an ecosphere inside of a closed terrarium? That's right! I finally made it happen thanks to this awesome container. As soon as I found out about it, I knew this was the project I wanted to use it for. Like I said in the video there are several containers like this though. I just chose the one that I felt would make the best project and I think it turned out great!

In case you're wondering, here's a link to the container that I used: https://amzn.to/2DwVLGD

Long term I have high expectations for this one and I think it will do well. I don't think it's going to have the same issues that the terrarium in an aquarium had, but I guess time will tell. More ecospheres and terrariums to come, so stay tuned. Also let me know what you thought about this one. I don't know about you, but I like it!

If you have any further questions, be sure to leave a comment and I'll do my best to get back to you! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

#ecosphere #terrarium #serpadesign

In this vlog I show you some updates on my animal room, maintain my collection and even build a terrarium!

Occasionally I have to leave my animal room, in this instance for a business trip. Usually it's not hard to maintain my collection because I do a little at a time. However, when I go away I have to put in a lot of work to get things ready for my absence.

For additional content like this, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign.

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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

I recommend the below videos if you're new to the channel:
DIY Jungle Vines: https://youtu.be/ISy54oWgLIE?t=394
Terrarium Substrate: https://youtu.be/bmSr17J2jho

Also, if you use the code "BobMoss" on https://www.h2oplants.com/ you can get 10% off your first purchase.

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. https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

#firebelliedtoad #paludarium #serpadesign

Let's set up the all new 180 gallon vivarium! I believe that I said previously it was 190 gallons... not sure where that came from, but it's definitely 180. If you remember I just recently took down my old 125 gallon vivarium and this is its replacement. I think that it turned out great, but it's an unfinished canvas. There's still so much work to be done. Regardless, I wanted to share my progress thus far.

Since I've explained most of the things I've done in this video before, I wanted to take a different approach for this demonstration. I thought that it might be helpful to give more insight on how I make aesthetic decisions (placing plants, hardscape, etc). I didn't want to bore you, so I did my best to keep it at a minimum... I know, I can get quite “ranty” about it!

I also want to circle back to something I talked about in the video, that I may not have elaborated on well enough. Originally I had two lights in the enclosure, an LED shop light and a CFL heat lamp. I accidentally left both lights on for the first day and I quickly realized that the plants were getting cooked! So any acclimation issues with the plants happened in less than 24 hours! Everything has been fine since then, but unfortunately I lost a few plants and others took a beating (ficus pumila and anubias). However, they are already showing off a lot of new growth. I'm sure the change in humidity (70% to 95%+) took its tool as well.

Anyways, after I removed the light and added some more ventilation holes (I will show those in a different video), everything has been great. I was pretty bummed about all of this, but I try not to have unreal expectations about my work. Stuff happens, you just gotta take it and find a solution. Also, in case you're wondering, I'm keeping this setup at a consistent temp of 76° F and a humidity of 95%+. I will talk more about that and how this vivarium works in the follow up video.

Let me know down in the comments what you think about this setup thus far. Do you like it better than the old or did you like the 125 better? I suspect that many of you will miss the 125, but give this one some time. That setup didn't get that strong overnight!

Plants Used:
Acorus gramineus
Alocasia amazonica (dwarf)
Aluminum Plant
Anubias barteri
Badge Moss
Bucephalandra (red)
Bulbophyllum antenniferum (Orchid)
Calathea lancifolia
Callisia repens
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Cryptanthus 'Mars'
Cryptanthus 'Red Star'
Dieffenbachia compacta
Dwarf Baby Tears
Ficus pumila
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia'
Fittonia 'Pink Vein'
Fittonia 'White Vein'
Java Moss
Pellia
Peperomia campylotropa
Peperomia fraseri
Pilea 'Creeping Charlie'
Pteris cretica 'Mayii'
Pilea glauca
Purple Passion Plant
Neoregelia 'Fireball'
Neoregelia 'Tiger Cub'
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Rosy Maidenhair Fern
Sphagnum Moss
Strawberry Begonia
Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum 'Mini Pixie'
Tillandsia ionantha (orange)
Tillandsia velutina
Wandering Jew 'Fuzzy'
Wandering Jew 'Rainbow'

For additional content like this, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign.

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Today we finally take down the beloved 125 Gallon Vivarium, which has been going strong for about 8 years now. It's been in the background of most of my videos and is no doubt a part of this channel. However, it's finally time for it to go. I've been thinking about this for around a year now, so it's not a decision that I made lightly.

I probably would have kept this setup going for much longer, but it has some issues. Most notably that the glass is etched with hard water stains. Unfortunately this makes it really difficult to view, film, photograph and inevitably enjoy. I really wanted to share this setup more with you and even view it more myself. As I showed in the video though, you have to spray down the front of the glass to be able to see and that only lasts for around 5-10 minutes. So opportunity arose with the 180 gallon plywood tank and I seized it.

Short-term we are going to put Whodini,my Blotched Kingsnake, into this 125 gallon aquarium. If I am able to get the glass completely clean, which I doubt is possible, then he will stay long-term. Most likely this will replace one of my existing aquariums or serve as a plant grow out tank. Alternatively, I could replace the front pane of glass or even convert this into a vertical vivarium. I think both are viable options for sure. What do you think? Let me know down in the comments what I should do with this aquarium. Regardless, the tank itself isn't going anywhere! I'm going to have it for life! Glass will last forever, you just have to reseal and replace the silicone seams from time-to-time.

Anyways, enjoy the video and don't be too sad about the conclusion of the 125 saga. No doubt I was and am still sad about it, but it's for the best. Although the 180 is giving me problems right now, it's going to be 1,000x better than the 125 was... trust me! Don't be afraid to take down your old work to replace with new work. You should always be improving and sometimes that means letting things go.

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It's the peak of summer and the weather has been beautiful. That means there's no better time to go outside in the wilderness and make a terrarium, than right now! One of the things I always say about terrariums is that they can help you reconnect with and appreciate nature. After all, one of the main reasons that I make terrariums is that I can't get enough of nature. So I decided that I wanted to take you all out in back yard, relax and make a terrarium.

I've been having a pretty stressful time as of late, so making this video was a way for me to blow off some steam. I'll talk more about that in a few weeks, but big changes are coming to my life and this channel, so stay tuned! I mentioned in the video that there's really “no point to making terrariums.” What I meant is that in the grand scheme they don't account for much. However, I don't think that terrariums are pointless. They are beautiful, enjoyable, fun and great for learning! Many of you have told me that terrariums have been such a positive element in your life and that alone is proof that they're not pointless.

Finally, when making terrariums I try to keep things simple and natural. So making a terrarium out in the woods is a great way to gain inspiration. You also will have an unlimited supply of hardcape materials and likely a good selection of plants as well. I highly recommend giving it a try some time because I really enjoyed! Sit back, relax, enjoy the sounds and sights of nature and let's make a terrarium!

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrarium, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

Are you guys ready for another super easy, cute #hairstyle?? Today we’ll show y’all how to create #TripleFlipFlips on my niece Kilee! This is a super cute hairstyle that holds up really well through a day of activity. Would you wear this?

This hairstyle does take a little time to complete, but the end result is just beautiful! Using a Topsy Tail Tool is essential for this particular style, because there is so much looping and flipping the hair! 😂 Once you get the hang of using one, it makes hairstyles SO much easier!

Are you guys enjoying our hairstyle tutorials? Comment below!

Instructions:

Step 1: Pull the hair up into an elastic (start about an inch above the ear), and wrap hair around the elastic to hide it.


Step 2: Divide the ponytail into 3 even sections.

Step 3: On the middle section, place an elastic a couple of inches down from the top.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 on the left and right sections.

Step 5: Divide each section in half and flip the ponytail through the hole up towards the ceiling.

Step 6: Take a topsy tail straight down through the middle, and pop the middle section up through the topsy tail. Do not pull all the way through (leave about an inch sticking up).

Step 7: Repeat step 6 for the left and right sections (make sure to put the topsy tail at an angle for the side sections).

Step 8: Gather the end pieces together, secure together with an elastic.

Step 9: Divide this section in half and flip the ponytail up towards the ceiling. Fluff however much you want!

Step 10: Go down a couple more inches, and repeat step 9. Depending on hair length, keep going down the section of hair a couple of inches, and continue to repeat step 9.

Add bows, ribbons, or any hair accessories to this style to add some color and really make it pop!


Items Needed: Rat tail comb, hair brush, 1 ponytail holder, 4-5 hair elastics, styling wax, and Topsy Tail tool

Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes

Skill level: Medium

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