Bioactive Orchid Forest biOrb AIR

For this one I teamed up with Oase to make my very first biOrb AIR! I knew I had to pull out all the stops for this one. A lot of you actually were requesting that I set one of these up as well, so it was a win win. I don't think I've seen another bioactive biOrb either... It had to be done. I also incorporated a lot of rare and oddball plants that I've had on deck for a while. I'll let the video do the rest of the talking from here.

Like I said in the video I haven't had a chance to use it for very long, so I can't give a full assessment at this time. I'll follow up in a few months though to show you the growth and let you know what my thoughts are. That said, my initial impression is that I really like it. If I determine that it's a solid piece, then we'll talk about stocking it with some more critters... PDFs anyone?

In case you wanted to learn more about the biOrb AIR or were looking to buy one for yourself, check out the links below! Just linking it up for you. I do not get any kind of compensation for it.

Also, just for the record you DO NOT need to spend a ton of cash to get a well established, highly functioning system. I've shown you all about that until this point.

In case you're wondering, here's a Full Plant List:
Adiantum pubescens (Rough Maidenhiar Fern)
Alternanthera ficoidea 'Christmas Tree'
Badge Moss (Plagiomnium insigne)
Begonia rex 'Rumba'
Colysis wrightii 'Monstrifera'
Cryptanthus acaulis 'Jade'
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' (Oak Leaf Creeping Fig)
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' (Spotted Dead Nettle)
Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha)
Macodes petola
Masdevallia nidifica
Pilea glauca 'Aquamarine'
Pleurothallis grobyi 'Small'
Pteris cretica 'Roweri'
Saxifraga veitchiana (Strawberry Begonia)
Selaginella kraussiana
Selaginella pallescens

#biorb #bioactive #serpadesign

[SerpaDesign]

Oase and I teamed up for this one to bring you a bioative biOrb! So glad I could make this happen for all of you who requested it. Enjoy!

[jennalove]

The isopods were so cute jumping out of the cup and falling on there back then wiggling back into their feet

[shariahansari]

It's always like you cut a slice of forest and put it in a container

[andreasdesigns]

When I was little, my maternal grandparents got a big globe terrarium that sat on a pedestal. They had me help them put it together and add the plants. I watched the plants grow overtime and loved it. Your videos on terrariums has woken that love. I can’t wait until I can make my own, but I first need to find a job so I can buy what I need. This terrarium looks very similar, minus all the bells and whistles, to what my grandparents had.

[EmilyRhinier]

Thanks for talking more about the types of bugs you use and why you use them. I think people are so quick to try to get rid of bugs, yet they play a huge role in the health of the planet, and we would be wise to learn more about them.

[danielfort]

I rewatch a lot of your older videos just because you are a calming presence and I enjoy it. I do sometimes wonder what becomes of old scapes like this

[frankvolz]

Stunning piece of living art. I went and liked at it in Amazon, from the link you provided, and tyo be honest, their displayed photo would never have encouraged me to give this item a second thought. Your work on the other hand makes the value of the product look much more in line with the price tag they affixed to it.

[DrOctagon]

Looks great! Cool product. I'm interested in the long term functionality. Look forward to an update!

[KerpooHater]

can you make an update on this terrarium?
im especially curious about how the lamium is doing

[azteclady]

I have been meaning to tell you for a while how much I enjoy your videos. Your authenticity and obvious enjoyment of everything you do are as much a pull as your projects. Thank you!

[mak]

Big fan of how you add in clean up crew. I feel like theyre 1. Super cute, and 2. A fun teaching tool

[HopskotchBunny]

I am awed by your work and how stunning this finished masterpiece looks. As a marketing consultant, I just want to add that you are a fantastic resource in this field and I hope you will be well compensated for your time and expertise involved in future projects. You are amazing and should be a paid consultant for various companies.

[LearningCurveAcres]

Absolutely beautiful! I look forward to updates on this and can't wait to see those tiny orchids in bloom. Take care - Marcie

[Spens]

You are an amazing teacher and communicator. Your videos are extremely well-produced and you communicate your thoughts and ideas beautifully.

[elizabetholivas]

Amazing piece of natural art. The orb looks fabulous.

[alabasterkros]

Wow! This turned out so picturesque! Your eye for detail in many spectrums is truely Awesome. Thanks for sharing ✌😎

[renees]

Tanner, to say you are talented is an understatement, this is gorgeously lush n perfect. No words can describe the beauty you created. Great job!

[killab]

I agree that it is some of your best work. I think the extra horizontal room in an orb allows plants to take up extra room rather than press up against the glass as in normal terrariums. I'm excited to see what this looks like in a few months! While I do not like their biorb aquariums, I've been VERY interested in this product for some time. I was stoked to see your video showcasing it. As always, great video!!!

[taleandclawrock]

Stunning display, love the plants and def one of my faves so far. Cant wait to see the orchids in flower...that will be outstanding.

[zanthoraz]

I recently visited California Academy of Sciences. It has a massive tropicaldome terrarium with trees, water and wildlife. It inspired me to make one of these ecospheres and you have been by far the most helpful in getting something like this started.