Blackwater Riparium for Blue Tetras in the IKEA Aquarium

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024

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  • @SerpaDesign
    @SerpaDesign  Год назад +301

    I'm really excited about this one because, in a way, it's the first setup for the new animal room. It also allows me to start showing off the DIY tanks I built the other week. My vision with those is to showcase four completely different environments and I think this was a great place to start. I personally love the look of blackwater and ripariums, so the combination of both seemed like an obvious choice. I want to know what you think, though! Let me know in the comments and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!

    • @noxxy4550
      @noxxy4550 Год назад

      great idea can’t wait to see what u do ! ^-^

    • @unicornsandrainbows6676
      @unicornsandrainbows6676 Год назад

      Will the tannins stain the glass?

    • @hmfiona123
      @hmfiona123 Год назад

      @@unicornsandrainbows6676 I don't think so but maybe

    • @leoisso7033
      @leoisso7033 Год назад

      It´s great as always. But I think it could need some moss on the bark that´s sticking out of the water.

    • @maxt2534
      @maxt2534 Год назад

      Love it, but I have those blue tetras and tried a 55g planted community tank with them and they are very very nippy

  • @TheDrPlants
    @TheDrPlants Год назад +240

    It’s nice knowing that I’m not the only person who gets excited about dead leaves!

    • @lordcyberagnawhat1269
      @lordcyberagnawhat1269 Год назад +7

      I love your content! I hope you update the Paludarium soon!

    • @LongSockss
      @LongSockss Год назад +1

      Me too

    • @Rammgirl
      @Rammgirl Год назад +2

      Hi Dr. Plants! Love your ecosystem build video!

    • @splashafrica
      @splashafrica Год назад +3

      Waiting for your next one... maybe something with frogs this time?

  • @gardeninginthedesert
    @gardeninginthedesert Год назад +397

    I used to not like the blackwater tanks, it felt like they were just swimming around in dirty water. Now I see how relaxed the fish are, how much closer to their natural habitat it is and what an amazing atmosphere it creates. Love this one, can't wait to see it fully stocked.

    • @sarahdee374
      @sarahdee374 Год назад +27

      when I remember back to my teen years and having a regular tank. Seems the goal was to keep it totally "antiseptic" and pristine. I cringe when I contrast this with a natural tank such as this one. This is beautiful and clearly what nature intended for fish in the wild.

    • @andrewmartin270
      @andrewmartin270 Год назад

      @@sarahdee374u up l look LLC

  • @parmerapps69
    @parmerapps69 Год назад +128

    I can relate with you when you say, "I know most people aren't going to get this excited about a dead leaf, but isn't that incredible?" 😅 To everyone out there whose family doesn't quite understand the hobby, and maybe even thinks you're a little peculiar or eccentric, just keep scaping! There's a community here, and even if some (well-meaning) people can't see what's so great about that clump of moss you can't take your eyes off of, there's a lot of fulfillment and beauty to be found in this hobby. ✌

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 Год назад

      I see beauty in dead leaves, esp in the fall.
      I try to capture the colors with watercolors

  • @b.c.9358
    @b.c.9358 Год назад +204

    Those blue tetras are a perfect fit for the black water tank. The tannins make the water orange, so when the fish scales catch the light the contrast makes them look even brighter blue. Great build as always.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Год назад +2

    I love the fan shape with the palm-looking leaf, it really makes it for me

  • @ghomerhust
    @ghomerhust Год назад +11

    i feel the excitement for that root and the banana leaves. so much texture and a huge difference in what you normally can get a hold of. loving this build

    • @snekysneks
      @snekysneks Год назад +2

      That leaf was absolutely gorgeous. I feel sorry for the people who can't see that. These aren't sticks and leaves, they are our painter's pallet and brush. You can't make art without proper tools.

  • @vildhallon4709
    @vildhallon4709 Год назад +4

    love the natural look of black water tanks and the bark + plants above the water line looks great and adds like a whole new dimension to the tank. absolutely a piece of art.

  • @darkmann12
    @darkmann12 Год назад +27

    I appreciate the dedication to the build right before moving! It looks really good. Thanks for always putting in the effort you do!

  • @HomemadeEcosystems
    @HomemadeEcosystems Год назад +15

    Can't wait to see all your tanks in your new place. Great build again!

  • @jazminespinoza7932
    @jazminespinoza7932 Год назад +32

    I would absolutely love to see a brief video of the moving process (if feasible). I recently got into aquariums in part thanks to your channel but I have no idea how I should go about moving these tanks when I move next 😅

    • @sickfoo5506
      @sickfoo5506 Год назад +1

      Buckets with lids for your fish.. battery powered air stone.. and extra buckets of tank water

    • @henryD9363
      @henryD9363 Год назад

      Yes me too.
      Coincidentally on account of watching his video I have gotten a 120 gallon marine aquarium that I've have for about 6 months.
      There is a good chance that I'll move in the next month or so.
      So I'm very interested in seeing how that's done.
      Love the channel watch all the videos, some of them more than once.

  • @diamdante
    @diamdante Год назад +8

    this may be my favourite setup that you've done so far. I've been planning something very similar to this for awhile now, and your use of the cork bark and net pots to hold the plants above the water was the exact solution I needed. thanks again :)

  • @speedwaymethadrine
    @speedwaymethadrine Год назад +7

    blackwater tanks are my absolute favourite these days - i didn't even know they existed before finding your channel! they look so natural and actually remind me of a pond near my childhood home :D

  • @Incandescentiron
    @Incandescentiron Год назад +1

    I really like this tank. The brownish water makes the trustor of plants that much more vibrant. Each ecosystem is visually distinct from each other.

  • @viralasylum1427
    @viralasylum1427 Год назад +1

    Just rewatching all of your older vids, and it’s so cute watching you get so overexcited about plants and botanicals!!! You have such a love for your craft, and it’s so inspiring. Makes my day each time I watch.

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Год назад +19

    Moving is one of the most stressful things someone can do. Try to stay calm. Think about how exciting it will be when you're done. If your wife gets too stressed, support her feelings. And vice versa. You guys can do it. And just think about how much fun it'll be when it's done! ☺️

  • @Afeller
    @Afeller Год назад +4

    Every time I see one of your videos I keep wanting to redo the hard scape on the paludarium I’m working on! Beautiful work!

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Год назад +4

    It’s gorgeous! The contrasts in light and dark is really lovely.

  • @audiolivrobom
    @audiolivrobom Год назад

    I am absolutely obsessed with black water tanks for decades now. These are easy to maintain, and give a strong feeling of reality. And it's true, the fish tend to be calmer and happier in it.

  • @ColdbloodedCompassion
    @ColdbloodedCompassion Год назад +3

    Best of luck with the relocation! Thanks for another amazing build Tanner and for taking the time to post...we know you've got a lot going on right now.

  • @moonbasket
    @moonbasket Год назад +2

    I love this! My Betta loves his black water. It's a smaller setup and I use Seachem Renew for the chemical filtration because it takes the tannins out more slowly than other chemical filtration methods I've tried. It is a planted tank and well seasoned, but I just don't know if I'd feel comfortable filtering it on plants and biological media alone since it's only 10 gallons. I love that you're able to manage that on your black water tanks and I know my Betta fish is jealous.

  • @willowthewisperer
    @willowthewisperer Год назад +1

    Tanner, I just wanna let you know, I am just as excited about a dead leaf THAT BIG. I LOVE massive plants; they make me feel so badass growing them and remind me that there's more to Earth than humans and that life will keep going even when we're gone. 🍄

  • @garden_geek
    @garden_geek Год назад +1

    Man, I just discovered your channel a week or two ago and I’m officially obsessed lol
    When I was younger I was really into fish keeping. I had lots of different tanks over the years but it’s been more than a decade now since I’ve had any fish. These days I’m an avid gardener and plant nerd.
    Your channel is really inspiring me to combine these two hobbies. I absolutely love the mashup of art and science in all of your projects. It’s beautiful, fascinating, educational, therapeutic and just so cool!
    I don’t get inspired like this very often these days so I just wanted to say thank you. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you do at your new expanded space!

  • @Deadleh_Waters
    @Deadleh_Waters Год назад

    For me I love gardening so watching the progression of certain botanicals is the best part, what you do rocks, millions with wild setups tho what is created here is something else to be appreciated :)

  • @alecfrancis47
    @alecfrancis47 Год назад

    Not usually a fan of blackwater but the contrast of elements above and below the water is soo pretty

  • @jurassic_hobbyonmyaltaccou3878
    @jurassic_hobbyonmyaltaccou3878 Год назад +1

    Im so excited for the saltwater project you’l be doing+the Dart frog enclosure

    • @victor_TH
      @victor_TH Год назад +1

      I can't wait for the saltwater one!

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 Год назад +1

    This mimicks pretty much exactly what I saw down the river on my walk yesterday

  • @erikktrapane863
    @erikktrapane863 Год назад +1

    It makes my day hearing tanner rattle off all the plant names😂

  • @OhHeyTizKei
    @OhHeyTizKei Год назад +3

    Good luck with your move! Can't wait to see all of the extra space you have left in the new house once everything is settled in

  • @briantuell3685
    @briantuell3685 Год назад

    Just wow!!! Between this and your IKEA glass tutorial I have been inspired beyond belief, thank you!

  • @seriouslolos2675
    @seriouslolos2675 Год назад

    This type of tank is so relaxing, and seriously thinking about adding another tank in my bedroom like this.

  • @alphahawk9945
    @alphahawk9945 Год назад +2

    I can’t wait to see your new animal room fill up. My room is becoming a bit of an animal room now too with a 20 gallon guppy tank, a black water for my Betta tasty and now me and my my brother are making a paludarium.

  • @devanthomas3402
    @devanthomas3402 Год назад

    I don't know why I'm so obsessed with all ur vids to the point I rewatch them when u don't post in time I just am.

  • @cravensean
    @cravensean Год назад

    I spent a few years in my childhood obsessed with trying to create miniature worlds in terrariums and aquariums and never felt satisfied. Your videos give me a sense of second-hand satisfaction, if you'll forgive me. But the reason I comment is that I just noticed your Andy Warhol gecko shirt and it made me laugh out loud. What a great shirt!

  • @RossStoltz
    @RossStoltz Год назад

    stumbled onto this YT channel this week and am absolutely obsessed. I have never in my life been interested in this type of stuff, but it must have hit my creative and world building nerve. I have been binging out on all the videos!

  • @BuildsWithV
    @BuildsWithV Год назад

    I personally don’t like black water tanks but I do really enjoy this one because of the contrast between the plants and wood above the water. Can’t wait to see the next tanks

  • @238Tina1
    @238Tina1 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love how you hid the filter! 😮

  • @GlitzyWitch
    @GlitzyWitch Год назад

    Its so good to see someone get so excited about random plant matter! And love Moss as much as me lol. It is really nice to listen to you too, some people who do these kinds of videos are far too full on and give me a headache, you're so down to earth which makes for easy listening and learning.
    I've been catching a lot of your terrainium videos. But this is absolutely breathtaking. I love fish, and putting the two together is beautiful. Well done and thank you so much for sharing your process. So much love and respect to you ❤️ 😁

  • @randystache78
    @randystache78 Год назад

    Perfect timing! My friend at work and I got permission to set up an aquarium.

  • @velcapitan
    @velcapitan Год назад

    You're so good at pronouncing scientific names of plants.

  • @blondeshort906
    @blondeshort906 Год назад

    Good luck on the move Tanner!! I can’t imagine the amount of stress you and your wife are under. Take care of yourselves. ❤

  • @crazycatmyri
    @crazycatmyri Год назад

    Love it! I don't know why, but these blackwater tanks always strike a chord with me more than anything else.

  • @cherishireland9194
    @cherishireland9194 Год назад

    Do amazing, I'm always feeling so blessed when you make a new video. I love the new larger botanicals. They really change the settings. I bet the fish love to hide back behind that bark too. So awesome!

  • @Zee-2123
    @Zee-2123 Год назад

    So happy to see this, Cochu's blue tetra is my favourite fish and a tank like this is one of my dream tanks. Simply gorgeous.

  • @Trevorfoggia
    @Trevorfoggia Год назад

    Great work Tanner, another Serpasquad classic.
    I hope your new home will be a big place, in my opinion you need a converted wear house for all your creations.
    Anyway, good luck. Stay safe and well.
    Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K.

  • @jazzkatt1919
    @jazzkatt1919 8 месяцев назад

    I've always been drawn to blackwater tanks, with one big reservation: the sparse planting. What a perfect way to have both! I just bought some cork bark today to put in a bioactive enclosure for feeder roaches, and was wondering, as I was breaking it into smaller pieces they can hide in, if cork bark could be used in an aquarium. Looks like I've got my answer. Awesome.

  • @janinebean4276
    @janinebean4276 Год назад

    I love the blue tetras! The orange tones really make the blue pop since they’re contrasting colours! 🥰 using your art skills there tanner!

  • @jimmyjames2022
    @jimmyjames2022 Год назад

    Whoa, good luck with the move, Tanner! May your glitches be minimal and easy to fix. Love a blackwater aquarium, they evoke a deep forest with all its mystery and ecological complexity.

  • @hoperules8874
    @hoperules8874 Год назад

    Be safe, Tanner! Don't rush the move for the next video! We'll survive a week without something brand new--we can always binge-watch old episodes! Peace and God watch over your back!

  • @wheelchair_charlie
    @wheelchair_charlie Год назад

    Another gorgeous build! Blackwater setups are my favorite! I love that corkbark background with the plants and look forward to seeing the final masterpiece whens its finished. Goodluck with your move Tanner.

  • @GoodLifeAquatics
    @GoodLifeAquatics Год назад

    I’ve always thought about using cork bark in my botanical style aquariums and now I’m determined to do it somehow. Thanks for some inspiration.

  • @Seedpicker1004
    @Seedpicker1004 Год назад

    You are so incredibly inspiring.! It has been about years since I set up my gallon tank. I think this might just be my next inspiration. Thank you!

  • @SeaGlassSkeleton
    @SeaGlassSkeleton Год назад

    I am so excited to see how everything looks in the new place! I am a big fan of all your black water setups, I have not been able to keep an aquarium for years but I know once I'm able to I really want to do one. Thanks for another great video, and good luck with the move, friend!

  • @lizzw4216
    @lizzw4216 Год назад

    I love black water tanks! They are my favorite and the fish just seem to love it

  • @Dabombster342
    @Dabombster342 Год назад +1

    Lovely build as always! and I hope you'll show how you move everything to your new house, would be nice to know how to do that safely

  • @yourlocaltoad5102
    @yourlocaltoad5102 Год назад

    I love blackwater tanks.
    Not only do they look more natural, but also they more stable and great for keeping fish that are more sensitive to health issues, as the tannins help in suppressing bacterial growth and boost the fishes immune system.
    And the water chemistry in them can be very interesting, as especially in very low ph environments (which some blackwater tanks tend to be), the filtration also doesn’t depend as much on bacteria.
    Tannin aquatics has some very interesting articles about that on their blog, which are definitely worth a read if one is interested in that.

  • @zoompillow982
    @zoompillow982 Год назад

    man really said not that complex and made a whole ecosystem

  • @ethanstiles159
    @ethanstiles159 Год назад

    finally some love for boehlkea fredcochui! i love the blue tetras, great fish! yours have some beautiful color, that’s how u know they’re happy!

  • @MissMogMad
    @MissMogMad Год назад

    As usual, on point very much Tanner!! I've just got myself a red clawed Crayfish and have set up her river bed tank on your inspiration. Thank you 😁

  • @vids595
    @vids595 Год назад

    5:48 I have used netted pots as well. Recently I have begun mounting a strip of coarse matala to the glass using expanding foam. Once roots begin to protrude from the matala it registers as a tangle or biomass to the eye.

  • @lordcyberagnawhat1269
    @lordcyberagnawhat1269 Год назад +1

    Amazing video as always! I hope you keep uploading!

  • @Helpfulsuggestions
    @Helpfulsuggestions Год назад

    I recently found you I think your videos are very informative and interesting and great for new beginners.

  • @lisafenixx
    @lisafenixx Год назад

    What a gorgeous tank! I love how natural it looks and I'm sure the fish love it too! Good luck with your move, I hope it goes well!!

  • @Andy-zr8uy
    @Andy-zr8uy Год назад

    tanner when you started naming all the plants i swear the furniture in my room started floating sounded like you were casting spells on me

  • @GertrudeFilthbasket
    @GertrudeFilthbasket Год назад

    Oh my god! TANNER!! Awesome build, buddy.
    I'm loving this one.
    Thank you.

  • @richardstaley5136
    @richardstaley5136 Год назад +12

    Hey Tanner, another great build! At the end of the video you mentioned that you're going to be moving and I was wondering if you're planning to heavily document how you move all of your setups? I'm contemplating a move myself with a 70 gallon red eared slider enclosure, two 29 and a 10 gallon planted aquarium and an Ikea Detolf hamster enclosure and I'm looking for the best way to go about it...

    • @wnisewond59
      @wnisewond59 Год назад

      would like to see him do this as well!

  • @jayelodell
    @jayelodell Год назад

    Fantastic build! Blackwater setups are slowly but surely growing on me

  • @Grace-er9ep
    @Grace-er9ep Год назад +1

    If you need to take a few weeks off for moving that's totally understandable. As someone in the process of moving it's extremely mentally and physically draining, and I don't even have established tanks with animals in them yet. Please take whatever time you need to ensure that your family (animals and otherwise) gets settled into your new home. Maybe I'm just projecting because moving experiences are hectic at best but please remember to put yourself first right now, the channel will still be here if you just miss a few Saturdays

  • @jdccarl3321
    @jdccarl3321 Год назад +1

    my local pet store is selling a variety of isopods…i’m exited!!!!

  • @gc7644
    @gc7644 Год назад

    just a tip, you can buy banana leaves from asian grocery stores, however you'll probably have to do some post processing to get them clean and sunbleached.

  • @jenbervis4352
    @jenbervis4352 Год назад

    I love this guys videos so much, but you are literally Toby from the Office. Like down to the last detail

  • @KellyNellas
    @KellyNellas Год назад

    Good luck with the move! See you on the flip side.

  • @samkrauss2412
    @samkrauss2412 Год назад +1

    This is so wonderful thank you for all that you do! Would love to see you do a scape with edible plants!

  • @GlitzyWitch
    @GlitzyWitch Год назад

    Gorgeous tank, I've never seen blue tetras before, they're beautiful 😍

  • @robinwilssens4960
    @robinwilssens4960 Год назад

    That batigue root is so awesome!

  • @henrystp
    @henrystp Год назад

    Thanks for another great video, Tanner! Watching your new uploads every Saturday is a highlight of my weekend.
    The color of the water reminds me of the Spongebob episode when Sandy poured tea into Spongebob and Patrick’s water helmets if anyone gets that reference 😂

  • @mariacollins
    @mariacollins Год назад

    This is a great set up. Good luck with your move Tanner.

  • @Oli11Ross05
    @Oli11Ross05 Год назад

    Awesome video like always! I really enjoy those types of setup.
    I wish you all the luck and success in your new place! I’m so excited to see what you are going to do with it, room tour, etc.
    Have an awesome day! See you next week Tanner! 🤓

  • @zaki_1337
    @zaki_1337 Год назад +1

    You should get into Killifish. They have personalities as good as bettas, if not better. Not to mention the amazing colours.

  • @ltsmash1200
    @ltsmash1200 Год назад

    You should do a video of how you move your tanks. I feel like that would be such a nightmare so seeing how you go about doing it would be super helpful.

  • @IgorEngelen1974
    @IgorEngelen1974 Год назад

    bought a very small tank a while ago and decided to make it a blackwater one. Couple of big stones, some wood and a few plants. The fish just love it.
    At first i made the mistake of going for very fancy multicolored led lights but there's really no need for that. There's just some Hasemania nana and Aplocheilichthys normani in there and that's all the tank needs.

  • @SkufMcGruff
    @SkufMcGruff Год назад +2

    Probably a bit left field, but have you considered making a cat grass vivarium with water feature that's open so indoor cats can enjoy a slice of nature?

  • @charlie_moorcroft
    @charlie_moorcroft Год назад

    Great build! Good luck on your move. Glad you were able to put that material to great use. Final product looks amazing.

  • @JonEffinZoidberg
    @JonEffinZoidberg Год назад

    Man your builds are so inspired. Absolutely love the look of this!! Thanks for all the great content

  • @jackulation6816
    @jackulation6816 Год назад

    Good luck on the move, Tanner! Hope it all goes smoothly!

  • @Necezzityy
    @Necezzityy Год назад

    Can’t wait for the new house!!!!!! please Vlog the process!

  • @woodfield9584
    @woodfield9584 Год назад

    Beautiful piece of bark

  • @AndrzejLDotEu
    @AndrzejLDotEu Год назад

    Beautiful build. Good luck with the move Tanner.

  • @VicRodriguez2
    @VicRodriguez2 Год назад

    Work of art as usual.

  • @DWSP101
    @DWSP101 Год назад

    Love your stuff Tanner I wonder if you still remember me out of all the followers you have if you don't it's fine but still one day I would like your advice on something I'm going to build and I hope that maybe you'll remember me enough to help me with a bit of a biosphere project let's put it this way it's not little I hope that maybe in the future you might be able to help me with setting it up or a few pointers here and there. I hope your channel continues to grow I have seen you when your channel had very few subscribers and I remember you're very first appearances it's good to see that you've grown you now have a family and your animals look great keep up the great work the people who watched you from the very beginning are happy to see you grow as a person and enjoy your new personal freedom

  • @maxmcneil2662
    @maxmcneil2662 Год назад

    I’ve noticed that you make a lot of your tanks from scratch. You should try to make a tank that isn’t rectangular! It would be a really cool project!

  • @sweetcattv
    @sweetcattv Год назад

    Its very cool looking never thought about the fish feeling better because there are tannins in the water.

  • @AwkwardBirb
    @AwkwardBirb Год назад

    Good luck with the move!! Hope everything goes smoothly and quickly!

  • @AnimalguyFrankie
    @AnimalguyFrankie Год назад +1

    I love blackwater tanks

  • @lindaleal809
    @lindaleal809 Год назад

    Wishing you massive luck for the move to your new house.

  • @Defekcija
    @Defekcija Год назад

    It looks perfect. I wouldn't add moss to it. Sometimes, less is more.

  • @vettethewarlock5448
    @vettethewarlock5448 Год назад

    Blackwater tanks are my favourite, hope your move goes well

  • @2cozy.
    @2cozy. Год назад

    I’ve always wanted to see black emperor tetras in a build maybe one day

  • @thumpycuzimgrumpy
    @thumpycuzimgrumpy Год назад +1

    Your vid’s make dopamine go

  • @FlyOG7
    @FlyOG7 Год назад

    Great watching your work really look forward to seeing what you have in coming up in the future. Good luck with your move