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Blackwater Betta Setup | 6 MONTHS LATER

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I get questions about this tank A LOT! "Aren't you worries he will jump out?" No. "Is super glue really safe for this type of setup?" Yes. "How is this doing today?" Great and I think you get the idea.
I had to do a little maintenance and add some more riparian plants, so I figured now was a good time to do the 6 month update. As you'll see in the video, Casper the Amano Shrimp are doing really well and enjoy this setup. This video really shows off how spunky Casper really is as well!
Also it is actually blackwater this time around. In the initial video I said that it needed more tannins to look proper, but I still had a lot of folks commenting that it wasn't even blackwater, etc. Well there's no question about it now and Casper no doubt is the perfect candidate for this type of tank.
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. / serpadesign
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@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

Six months later and doing awesome! That should have been my response when you guys asked about this one... I guess a video is even better than that. 😉 Still working through SEVERAL really big projects right now and trying to spend some time outdoors, so forgive me for a drought in project videos lately. More to come in the future. Love you SerpaSquad! Get out there and make it a good one. 😘

@grimrider3807 5 лет назад

SerpaDesign its all good Serpa, take your time, we all understand life happens

@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362 5 лет назад

Beautifully done mate 👍

@lincoln_the_crestie1889 5 лет назад

@SerpaDesign Did you buy your botanicals from somewhere or can you source them locally? I get a lot of pinecones, acorns, leaf litter, etc near me and I'm not sure if you can use those for a blackwater tank or if you need to buy them.

@gabrieldemello5449 5 лет назад

You should do a update on the dinosaur plant and let it grow

@mfm91 5 лет назад

I couldn’t find you on Instagram ☹️ I really want to make a betta tank (I’m a newbie) can you help me? I have tons of questions 😅

@faizalf119 5 лет назад

So the Boston tea party was actually darkwater enthusiasts wanting to turn Boston river into darkwater aquascape.

@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

Lol! Why am I only seeing this now 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Shaden0040 4 года назад

Boston Harbor. There is no Boston River that I know about. The River in Boston is called the Charles River. Born and Raised in the Boston area for 55 years.

@haustierone 4 года назад

@@Shaden0040 wow.

@hue4734 3 года назад

🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

@theonlyfaith77 5 лет назад

He is just the perfect fish for this tank. The contrasting colors are so stunning. The tank itself looks AMAZING now. I didn't think it could get better.

@ElfyBean 5 лет назад

Love this! Bettas deserve so much more than the bowls of stagnant water most folks give them. I love how inquisitive Casper is; they're such interactive fish!

@franciclope 4 года назад

Mine have 29G and it is very playful

@stephaniechaffee867 4 года назад

True that. Seeing this makes me feel guilty for the fish bowl I had when I was a teenager!

@kirkbrotherton4322 4 года назад

Yeah I saw this and feel bad for my betta now D: definitely investing in some plants and a proper setup

@0Turbox 4 года назад

Bettas deserve to not getting cross breeded till they have fins whom they can't swim like a real fish. Those Bettas wouldn't survive a minute in the wild.

@oddvoid 3 года назад

@@0Turbox Betta in the wild, live in rice fields where the water flow is very, very low. That is why they are like that. They do, and would survive in the wild, regardless of fin shapes.

@lostandlau 5 лет назад

This is hands down the nicest betta setup I've ever seen. Casper is a lucky fish!

@frederickdiaz8732 2 года назад

This damn fish has a better home than me

@irishaquarist 5 лет назад

Casper is so cute. I love Blackwater for Bettas especially. Tannins are so beneficial for them :)

@jimothyj2638 5 лет назад

What do the tannins do for them? Do they have better looking fins?

@irishaquarist 5 лет назад

@@jimothyj2638 Tannins can not only lower the pH making ammonia less toxic, but the colour the water gets also makes the fish feel more comfortable.

@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

@@jimothyj2638 They also have anti fungal properties, among other benefits. Great for bettas since they're prone to fin rot.

@inesazevedo9565 5 лет назад

@@SerpaDesign what are tannins and where can i get them

@pandascribbles7211 5 лет назад

Inês Azevedo you can buy Betta leaves on eBay or amazon and add them to your water

@capfogful 5 лет назад

Blackwater works majestically with a white fish, great setup

@sombrashibe 5 лет назад

Casper looks so happy! Such a lively fish. He's a beautiful one too.

@spoodsnstuff 5 лет назад

I love the way Casper comes to investigate whatever you're doing with his tank. The setup is just awesome and the new plants growing above the water line really add another dimension. Love it

@Garethaxz 4 года назад

I'm pretty sure I know exactly what the snails are thinking: "Ooh a piece of candy, ooh a piece of candy, ooh a piece of candy..."

@fossphur 5 лет назад

I love your knack for putting contrasting foliage textures together. Always looks so awesome!

@Z4U3398 5 лет назад

Whoever complained that a blackwater tank is wrong for bettas, people please. I'm Asian. Live where bettas are found. And I approve of this. Coz they friggin' LOVE blackwater! And so do I... 😘

@mooshmobile 4 года назад

good point

@bettaloversingapore3715 4 года назад

Black water is good for Betta. I use ketapang aka Indian almond leaves to improve my water quality 👍🏻

@gabeperras3711 4 года назад

People also think bettas can be kept in small jars. Best not listen to these "people".

@travmendoza 5 лет назад

I made my first black water betta tank! It’s about 9 gallons.

@alabasterkros 5 лет назад

Hi Tanner, Caspers home has got to be my favorite! Stunning set up. Perfection in a Tank:) thanks for the update. ✌

@midwestribeye7820 5 лет назад

Great video as always. It was pretty cool to see you wearing your wedding ring now. Kinda got me in the feels. Hope you and your bride have a wonderful week!

@olivia7168 Год назад

Casper is stunning and he really stands out!

@lauradaigh4502 5 лет назад

Your videos and encouragement have inspired me to try starting a Betta tank...I’ve never had a fish before, but your plants and fishy friends are so cool that I really want to try it for myself!

@CB-zv9cl 5 лет назад

Stumbled into this vid. Prolly the best-looking blackwater aquarium I've seen on RU-vid. 😍😍😍

@AmazingDavidIllusionist 5 лет назад

The tank looks awesome. I think I should try blackwater ! Casper is such a beauty!

@urmama77 5 лет назад

casper looks so happy and active! beautiful job on this one 🖤

@krutogge 5 лет назад

been following you since around 20k subs, and your skills both with camera and design have improved. nice work.

@pamj8702 5 лет назад

Well, I love your channel. So creative. I am really interested in this beautiful blackwater tank. I want to do one so I read/watch all I can before I even start. I'm learning so much, even at my age 60+. And amazing terrariums. I esp like the video of your wedding! Thanx from Oregon

@wyattc6572 5 лет назад

that before and after was insane, the tank grew in really well, congrats on the effort

@mondraymondo 4 года назад

OH NICE I can see now you planned ahead for Casper, he really stands out in the dark water! Perfect setup to display a white fish

@danemeow8 5 лет назад

This is so gorgeous you are so talented, also I would have never thought rooibos tea could be used for blackwater thats so sick, now I dont need to go buy anything to experiment. I mean always wondered about normal black tea but I figured caffiene would be bad, but thats where my thought process stopped haha. Really interested to see how the wandering jew does because I have one and I would love love to put a sprig of it on my tank but I thought they liked a little bit more dry conditions, like very well drained? But yeah im no expert haha.

@mooshmobile 4 года назад

from what else i've read, it also has added health benefits - for the fish AND for us humans!

@cyndifalk 4 года назад

Beautiful! The dark color really sets off Casper - He looks like an angel! Just curious- for the blackwater effect, why don't you use the cooled blackwater from your boiled botanicals?

@Shaden0040 4 года назад

I can be too strong and seriously drop the pH to 3 or lower. Remember that boiled tannins are concentrated and not slow release. You don't want to shock your fish with a sudden pH drop. He could save the blackwater concentrate and dilute it with treated tap water, spring/well water, or distilled water, but I'd check the pH before adding it to the tank to be safe and cautious.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 года назад

I expect people are afraid of nature. My wild bettas came from am environment with a pH of about 3, no one is crying I haven't put until in peat water.

@twistysunshine 5 лет назад

Never knew you could do that with tea! My bf is the fish guy, and I'm big into plants, and I hope I can convince him to let me plant a tank one dah

@mariawarda4385 5 лет назад

I love your dedication and patience you have, in all the things you do.😉😊

@dshe8637 4 года назад

Wow, that little ficus is adorable. Lovely tank, btw. That's one lucky lil fish

@Bob-Probably 5 лет назад

The tint was so cool. Great effect, and awesome video as always.

@madiis18account 5 лет назад

Casper seems very curious about what you're doing, what a cutie

@gabeperras3711 4 года назад

Bettas can be very territorial so It's understandable that they're curious about whats happening to their territory.

@WhiteWulfe 5 лет назад

Ooooooooh, I've been wanting to get a betta tank again, but couldn't quite think of what I'd want to do, but... Oh my, a blackwater setup definitely looks interesting, especially with the extra above-water elements....

@lightwavz 5 лет назад

Looks great! Casper is adorable. And I can't believe this is the tank you rescued from the trash. Great lesson there!

@stevenheizman4312 4 года назад

you're a true artist Tanner, this is an awesome tank and your explanations and step by step directions are great. I have couple comments and a suggestion; 1. I noted you mentioned using a heater in this vid. its so critical to maintaining ANY kind of fish or rep so please emphasize it more next time to let people know how important it is. 2. another way to keep water dark w/low pH (4.5-6.0) is use regular peat moss in a bag in the wet dry filter. a bag is like $2 at lowes or home depot. 3. since you like south american type tanks, I think you should absolutely do a discus tank. yes, the fancy ones can be way expensive but simple ones are relatively cheap. if you built the betta a new tank, the discus could go into his old one immediately assuming your biological is intact. they are stunningly beautiful fish and not too hard (like some saltwater fish are) to keep. give em a try. thanks for the vids, I'll keep watching......

@Zamiiz 5 лет назад

It looks so lovely! Especially the dark water that *really* makes the pure white betta stand out ❤️

@BigfootsWeWe 5 лет назад

I love how Casper has such snake - like movements. Amazing work as always, I'm just trying to comment and give you more revenue. Haha

@karljoseph2083 5 лет назад

Beautiful tank setup ideal for a betta very nice fish too good video 👌👌👌

@jasper3042 4 года назад

Casper is so fortunate to have such a beautiful home.

@Frenchmisto 2 года назад

That betta is so beautiful! He sure looks like he is enjoying every inches of his tank

@BGomez-tk7lu 5 лет назад

Looking gorgeous. I used to have a betta that looked just like Casper... I'm gonna have to fight the temptation to go get another one

@kandykane2160 4 года назад

The colours are stunning.

@jff1813 4 года назад

My betta jumped out of his tank through a small opening in the cover. I found him on the counter. Luckily he survived. Bettas are such great fish - so interactive with people. Casper is beautiful!

@Dan_Slee 5 лет назад

Thanks for the update on Casper and his setup it continues to look better and better. Between you and JH Aquatics, you guys have me picturing a new project, a large black water betta vase. Thanks as always Tanner, keep up the good work!

@sannakarvinen531 4 года назад

I love that his tank is basically just a leafy cup of tea

@ruki7938 5 лет назад

black water + white betta is art

@loriblack9390 4 года назад

Aloha Tanner I really enjoy watching your videos thanks for sharing

@JavierFernandez-kx3tb Год назад

I saw the 1st vdo, it's amazing how the plants grown 🌱🌿🙌🏽. I really enjoy your vdos, congrats 🏆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. And Casper 👻 is an extraordinary male VeilTail Betta fish, it's hard to find out white solid color 👍🏽. I used to breed betta fish but due to pandemic I got sick and couldn't take care of them, also couldn't buy their feed 😭. Now I'm saving money to buy a couple of Betta 😄, but 1st I must clean up all my tanks. Thanx again for sharing your experiences with us🌿🐠👍🏽.

@crystalfrancis5977 4 года назад

Casper is Beautiful, I have had my Betta for going on 2 years, I am still learning

@ryans_reptiles1315 3 года назад

I just got a white betta yesterday! I've got him in a planted setup but it will need to be updated soon. I've been inspired to try and do a Blackwater setup too! I love the contrast of the white fish and the dark water and scenery. I love your tank!

@conradbaker6877 5 лет назад

Thanks for uploading on my birthday.

@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

Happy birthday Conrad! Get out there and do something awesome. 🎂

@conradbaker6877 5 лет назад

Thanks man.

@Theboriaquatic 4 года назад

I have tried tea on a badly algae tank and surprisingly it killed 100% algae in 2 weeks. You can try yourself. Tea is not bad for fish. It helps maintain pH as well. BUT IN RIGHT QUANTITY

@MinxInSinx 2 года назад

I used a pebble to hold my plants in place until they latch themselves(: I didn't know know what to do at the time. The string is a great idea!

@alphahawk9945 2 года назад

I often use your videos as guidelines for my tanks and I have a setup a lot like this one

@falcolf Год назад

Thank you so much for giving Casper such a magnificent, ideal setup, this really inspired me and it was really heartening to hear that bettas and amano shrimp can be friends as I had heard somewhere else that they couldn't be. I plan on adding a little betta tank to my bedroom someday and I think that it will be something like this.❤️

@vitamin2038 5 лет назад

In the last 2 months you have taught me a lot by me just watching your videos and all the knowledge that you have given me about aquariums has a help me build my aquarium that is just going amazing with very little maintenance 30% water changes once a week everything is going beautiful thank you.

@ClaudsiEmppu 5 лет назад

I love this tank! And all your tanks/terrariums. Casper is so brave!

@madfishdiva 5 лет назад

That betta is very lucky to have such a beautiful home.

@wavi_DXM 5 лет назад

I love design of that tank. Simply and cool.

@Abiyamchannel 3 года назад

Hi im from Malaysia and now surveying on black water betta tank for my betta. Awesome video and i hope i can see more videos on this setup and casper. TQ!!

@lynnm1905 4 года назад

I also have a betta named Casper. When I got him in September he was white. Now he is pink/opal. When I first set my 5 gal portrait tank I put a piece of Mopani wood in it. The tannins that came off that piece of wood was way to dark for me. I took it out and I'm soaking it to hopefully get rid of some of the tannins it throws off. I also have a lot of plants in my tank and it stays clear. I have a couple of nerite snails. I tried shrimp but my Casper ate them. I liked your tank but it was a little too dark for me. I enjoyed your video.

@donuttolivefor 5 лет назад

those fish oven mittens are super cute!!

@treasuresofplantz9203 5 лет назад

Beautiful Betta! I use to have one just like this one, it stayed alive for 3 years. Nice aquarium 👍

@ezraathome 5 лет назад

Ahhh , Casper and his Shrimp friends!!

@cd1673 5 лет назад

Look how beautiful this setup is... he's got to be the happiest betta out there!!😁👍

@carminepetracca7518 5 лет назад

you have really made a beautiful home for casper tanner. it's one of my favorites that you have achieved. cp.

@beatap6250 5 лет назад

Nice video 👍beautiful betta 😍😚🙋

@sling4425 5 лет назад

Good choice choosing a stark white betta against all that dark! Also love the big plants you binded to the top wood.

@colemiller6032 4 года назад

My betta fish is naked ghost and looks just like your fish! Love the tank

@auger8451 5 лет назад

Yup. Thats cool as a cucumber. Time to find a small aquarium.

5 лет назад

The tank in the video is the Fluval Spec V, 5 gallon. I'm getting one in June. 🙂

@akihitolucilius2881 5 лет назад

Hey Tanner! Have you considered setting up a SerpaDesign subreddit!? It would be a great way for the community to interact, share their creations, and archive the wealth of knowledge you have uploaded to this channel!!!

@bobafett5241 5 лет назад

Just set one up, people will join it!

@matthewrichardson7203 3 года назад

I would join

@saladnander3690 5 лет назад

I just redid my betta, celeste's tank into a bigger 9 gallon, and I was inspired to try out a few species of terrestrial moss from your video on moss in an aquarium. It looks awesome and I'm hoping I have success with it. Thank you for all your hard work :)

@hafidzgarib2090 4 года назад

nice set up. try getting some dried indian almond leaves for the blackwater effect.. it also helps the betta to flourish better.

@skalarfreak 5 лет назад

Hey Tanner, nice tank. I love the dark looks of it. I noticed that you struggled a bit by tying the plants to the wood, using this long, loose string. As a advice, you should consider getting yourself a simple and cheap fly tying bobbin. It will grab the to the spool and you can tie your plants with one hand

@JeremyGoneWildPets 5 лет назад

This is awesome, Tanner. Really loving the black water set up.

@liambaisley8929 5 лет назад

Ser Bronn of the Blackwater

@btdarterschannel112 5 лет назад

Really great video, Tanner! The tank looks fantastic! I love the fish oven mitts, by the way! 😀🐟🧤👍

@Anayalator15 5 лет назад

I don’t skip any of the ads on your vids and that’s my wedding gift to you and Alyssa

@musicalrattlesnakes 5 лет назад

Aren’t you worried about him jumping out due to the open top? My bettas try to jump out of their specs and they have lids lol. Love this setup, it makes me wanna do a more natural look for my two bettas

@SohiHien 5 лет назад

they usually only jump when they are trying to leave to find a better water source to live in. I would be checking your water chemistry if your bettas are trying to jump out all the time

@matt80one 2 года назад

Great tutorial, I've saved this for when/if i get an aquarium one day. Your channel sure is inspiring, keep up the good work!

@AstroMartine 3 года назад

I have never heard of "blackwater" tanks before, I have recently set up my old fish tank which has been defunct since 2009, and am getting all obsessed with aquarium deco. Only one month in, and was actually thinking of getting a second, smaller tank in another place in my living room, with a beta or something . This looks great, like a dark forest or something.

@intuit5767 5 лет назад

Casper must be the luckiest and happiest betta on Earth.

@wesc7983 4 года назад

You know if you dont cook everything out of your plant matter that will add wonderful natural tannins to the water. The spruce cones specifically will give you a LOT. Just one cone per gallon.

@DanielPírez2008 4 года назад

So perfect betta acuarium .

@coined_poor1111 5 лет назад

He is not lying when he said blackwater... Love your Betta and your vids

@rubenbarriuso3665 5 лет назад

Amazing, try to make a paludarium with a bonsai, maybe if you stick the roots of a bonsai to some driftwood to let it stand by his own in the aquarium, or maybe you can workout the roots of bonsai (like it's donr with the branches) you can create your own hardscape with live roots like mangles. Just an idea.

@jenniferrice5877 5 лет назад

I adore Casper. I have Jules Verne kept in a tank all by himself because he so nasty he even goes after Corydoris. He even branches his gills at me! He will live out his life in a tank of his own; I do love the little squirt. Snail's thinking? lol!

@pixazelz 4 года назад

Hum are you talking about a betta? Because they are suppose To be alone

@opal5138 5 лет назад

6:23 Casper wants you to spill the tea

@taleandclawrock2606 5 лет назад

Beautiful, love this tank, and Casper is gorgeous.♡♡♡♡

@DixieGirl9876 5 лет назад

Looks great! Casper looks very much like my Betta Jasper.

@Alypinkflower 5 лет назад

Happy Casper Happy Tanner!!!❤

@necroeasy593 4 года назад

Casper know him , he's not scared.

@MobiWanYT 3 года назад

I can't believe he hasn't eaten the shrimp. I added a pair of shrimp to my betta tank and he ate them the same day lol. Also I'm surprised to see you get rooibos tea that side. I thought it's a South African only tea 😁 Lovely setup

@haydenkennedy3306 5 лет назад

No issues with Casper jumping out of the tank? Loving your content!

@jekjeklaron7008 5 лет назад

Omg Casper looks healthy and happy ❤️

@johnkelley4314 3 года назад

Hi! I think this tank is absolutely beautiful. I am trying to get a similar look with my 8-month-old white Betta. Is your tank fully lit with natural light? Do you have any issues with plants not getting enough light? Where is a good place to get plants that are inexpensive? OH and also, do you use CO2 or fertilizers? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks!

@diversegardener392 5 лет назад

That's awesome, what a good idea swimming in tea! Love the effect.

@jc49fishniner4lif7 5 лет назад

Very, very beautiful thanks for sharing 👍

@tek87 4 года назад

That's a really nice project. You gave me some ideas.

@AngellusBlack 5 лет назад

Can't wait to see the emersed plants fill in, especially the 'Quercifolia' 🔥When you did this tank it inspired me to re-scape my own Fluval Spec V. It hasn't filled in as much as yours, but I do have some Marsilea 4-leaf clover that has gone bananas. I need to take a pic and post it on Insta.