Thank You, It's Been A Wild Ride

From beginning to end, this year was crazy. There were A LOT of significant things that occurred, both good and bad. I traveled and collaborated a few times, built some of my favorite projects to date, and just about completed my dream animal room space. The combination of moving, creating content, and other things had me truly burnt out for the first time.

After all is said and done, it was a hard year, but a good one. As I made this video it really gave me perspective on everything that happened. With that, I just want to say THANK YOU for supporting me throughout this year! None of this would be possible without your help. I can't wait to show you what's next!

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Play Button Paludarium
01:18 Suriname Toads Update
02:38 The Betta Fish
03:27 Dismantling My Designs
03:52 The New Animal Room
04:29 Collaborations
06:14 Highly Requested Projects
06:40 2022 In Retrospect

#2022 #updates #serpadesign

[SerpaDesign]

After all is said and done, it was a hard year, but a good one. As I made this video it really gave me perspective on everything that happened. I just want to say THANK YOU for supporting me throughout this year! None of this would be possible without your help. I can't wait to show you what's next! Until then, have a great New Year SerpaSquad!

[cassidyb]

I rarely leave a comment, but I felt like this is needed. I was inspired by your channel to scape a six gallon cube for the very first time. I am 16 and never in my life did I think I would be able to create something beautiful in an aquarium. Through watching your methods and the way you scape, I was able to achieve this. You are an inspiration to the fish hobbyist community and every time I click on a video I am blown away at the tanks. I can't wait to see what's in store! Happy New Year!

[Bviews]

Once I get me a YouTube play button. I'm getting Serpa to build me a Play Button Paludarium just like his! It's the best way to display your accolades.

[casandraolund]

Tanner you have never left a disappointing build or video, this one included. I can hardly wait to see what is upcoming. I think Pancake and Flapjack (I believe that is the name of those cute little toads… well not so little anymore) should definitely have a few more friends. Love love love all of your hard work and the wood everywhere. Also a huge fan of the spiral staircase

[caryelizabeth]

Your builds this year were some of your best yet! I know you had a lot going on in your personal life, but your art didn't suffer at all. That is such a feat!! Cheers!!

[McPilch]

We love when you share your thoughts and feelings.. almost as much as sharing your art!! Just kidding.. not almost, but equally as much!

I guess 2022 was like an ultra-marathon.. you've set a personal best, so of course you'll be mentally and physically burned out.. but spiritually you're burning with the desire to set a new PB in 2023!! So excited for the privilege to follow on your continued journey!!! Hopefully a smoother run though, but given we never know what the future holds at least you can always look back upon 2022 for your own personal inspiration and motivation.

(Especially if at some point we see a much needed South American jungle build for an arboreal New World tarantula!!!) 😃🙏🙏🙏

[veronica]

Running the channel is a full time job Taking care of all your animals are a full time job Renovating to sell is a full time job. Renovating the new place is a full time job. Getting all the animals into the new room is a full time job. Moving all the animals is just a whole project of its own. And then you have friends and family, who wants to see you sometimes. And probably more I don't remember of the top of my head. No wonder you are tired and feel burned out! I'm exhausted from just thinking about half the things you do! Here's to a new year with less work all around! More time to enjoy all you have worked so hard for. Happy new year, Tanner and the rest of Serpa Squad;!!

[djpseudoname]

You certainly deserve all your success Tanner. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for your YouTube viewers in the future.

God bless to you, family, and friends in the coming New Year.

Donald Johnson, pseudo name

[Sockhead]

I feel you with the line "from the minute it started, this year was nonstop". happy new year, Tanner!

by the way, have you added any extra shells to your saltwater enclosure? Your marine hermits are going to need a rotating stock of shells to change into, or they can become aggressive with eachother. you'll need multiple shells per crab

keep up the good work!

[itsoktonotbeokay]

Your channel is absolutely my favorite. I don't have aquatic creatures, but I love learning about them and watching the amazing art you create in the scapes, you are SO down to earth and that's hard to find on the internet lol. You are appreciated!

[veiledjoy]

Genuinely look forward to Saturday even more because i know you upload, looking back i cant believe its already been over 4 years that ive been watching and learning. Thank you for what you do Tanner!
Question for you, Do you have any ideas for what could make a good styled aquarium for loaches? I know they arent for everyone but i cant help but adore them.

[bnnefits]

This is both my favourite channel, and the channel I always start playing when my brother wants to watch animal or plant videos.

[JoshCogan]

Holy crap. Tanner I thought you were gonna stop making content. "Its been a wild ride" Sheesh wording!

[Kaityscichlids]

I totally feel you about 2022, it was a tough but enjoyable year. I moved only two tanks to another townhouse 50m away and it still took me 2 months to recover

[MsLeenite]

So glad you found out what was bothering the Surinam Toads, were able to fix the problem, and see them come back to normal feeding and activity. If you bring the same patience, ingenuity and care to all the bumps in your road in 2023, you will be able to look back a year from now with satisfaction. Thank you for giving us all a safe haven from the chaos and stress we find most everywhere else.

[martin-Sabbe]

Happy new year and i can't wait for new content but never forget to take a break mental and physical health are very important. The fans will always be here!

[wendelljohnson]

It's okay to take a break, rest and regroup. I enjoy your content and am amazed at your talent to build, and your creativity.

[abee]

This was so sweet! I really enjoyed having your content around, thank you!

[luvmyferretz]

Happy new year Tanner. Here's to a better year ahead for all of us. Your videos are so therapeutic for me. I hope one day to be able to create one of your wonderful beautiful habitats 🙏

[kadengalloway]

Sir I’m so glad to see you excited for next year! I’ve been watching your videos since Highschool. I’m now 22 still watching! Now that I have my own house I’m drawing a lot of inspiration from your builds on how I want to do mine! Thank you for being an inspiration. Happy new year!