The video creator builds an underwater tunnel for their axolotl, Butters, to create a stimulating environment. Initially, they encounter difficulties in finding the right materials, particularly glass, but eventually switch to acrylic. The tunnel is designed to connect two tanks with different environments, including white and black sand, plants, and decorations. After a series of trials and tests, including water testing and leak checks, the tunnel is successfully completed. Butters is introduced to the new tank and initially hesitates to explore the tunnel, but with the addition of a Nightcrawler on the other side, he eventually navigates through it. The video concludes with Butters successfully exploring both tanks and the tunnel, experiencing a new environment.
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1. The creator is building an underwater tunnel for their axolotl, Butters.
2. The tunnel will connect two tanks, providing Butters with different environments to explore.
3. The creator has a history of creating stimulating environments for their axolotls.
4. They have previously built an agility course and a foam cave for another axolotl, Lucy.
5. The creator ordered $500 worth of plants for the tank.
6. The local hardware store was sold out of glass, so they had to find an alternative.
7. They found a store 2 hours away that had glass and would cut it to size.
8. The creator decided to switch from glass to acrylic due to difficulties with the glass.
9. They found an acrylic shop that agreed to build the tunnel on short notice.
10. The tunnel requires over 20 precise pieces of acrylic to be cut and glued together.
11. The tunnel needs to support 400 pounds of water.
12. The creator used extra silicone to avoid any leaks in the tunnel.
13. They tested the tank for leaks by filling it with water and leaving it overnight.
14. The tank passed the test and was declared watertight.
15. The creator added green food coloring to test the water flow.
16. They discovered that the water wasn't flowing properly and needed two filters for the build.
17. The plants arrived, and the creator inspected them for damage.
18. They created two different environments in the tanks, with white and black sand.
19. The creator used Siri Stone and wood to decorate the tanks.
20. They used superglue to secure the stones and protect Butters.
21. The plants were placed in the tank, and the creator used root tabs to help them grow.
22. The tank was filled with water, and the creator cycled it before adding Butters.
23. The water parameters in the new tank were slightly different from Butters' current tank.
24. The creator used a cup to introduce Butters to the new tank water over the course of an hour.
25. Butters was added to the new tank, and the creator waited for him to explore the tunnel.
26. Butters initially hesitated to enter the tunnel but eventually made it through with the help of a Nightcrawler.
27. The creator reported that Butters went back and forth through the tunnel over 20 times in one day.