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Into the BLACK! Looking at nature aquariums in a whole new way after playing with all the neat botanicals. I may have to make a few more of these.
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@SerpaDesign 5 лет назад

Looks really great! I'm envious of that handsome anubias. 😶

@heatherhanson4029 4 года назад

I was just going to suggest your Rooibos tea method for tannins! ;)

@jlathem56 5 лет назад

I have always liked blackwater tanks and fish. Just haven't taken the plunge and done a real one yet. Played around with it a little but nothing serious yet. I never trusted my sources for leaves and things because I lived too close to farms or inner city highways where it's either pesticides or pollutions from auto emissions to worry about. Now I see there are online sources that can supply what is needed so I may rethink doing it again. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@maggiemagennis3507 5 лет назад

Love the natural look. Your videos are always great, thanks for doing them.

@mykashorrorhysteria 5 лет назад

It looks amazing! I’m fascinated by black water aquariums and I want a flex so bad.

@cichlidscape 5 лет назад

Looks great!👌🏻 love the relaxing planted aquariums you have

@zombiehuntertim 5 лет назад

Great project, it’s given me some ideas to try out in one of my tanks. Thanks for sharing

@dennis-qu7bs 5 лет назад

I love your special guest intros!!

@nancyware7282 5 лет назад

Same. I'm following a few more channels now because I saw them in one of Sean's intros. Good way to help spread the word and keep the hobby moving forward.

@pmotta4545 5 лет назад

Pretty cool video Shaun. Thanks for sharing 🤗🤩

@AngellusBlack 5 лет назад

Love it! Coincidentally I just rescaped my Fluval Spec V with leaf litter and some seed pods and stems from Tannin. Each day that goes by I feel I like blackwater tanks more and more over the perfectly manicured planted aquascapes. They just look and feel so much more natural than the latter.

@keepitnatural4116 5 лет назад

When boiling the leaves and botanicals I’ll keep the black water that comes from them in ice cube trays then use it after water changes etc no need to lose the goodness and keep the tannins in the water

@plcc07777 5 лет назад

What a neat idea...Thanks for sharing.

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Cool idea. Blackwater bombs

@sabrinabritcher4218 5 лет назад

@@pecktec lol

@windowpane 5 лет назад

Awesome idea. Didn't even think of that even though I keep herbs and portion soups in the freezer.

@imthelastone 5 лет назад

love the lid on your flex, I think I may make that mod myself 👍

@loolieloft14 5 лет назад

Everyone loves a flex! Great redo.

@Zingo89 5 лет назад

Cool! Making a blackwater tank is in my future plans aswell, Im really excited to see how it looks when it starts geting more tea colour and less clear. Cant wait for a update!

@briansfishtanks 5 лет назад

Never tried a Blackwater set up, but they seem to be growing in popularity! Good work Sean!

@adityadatar5431 5 лет назад

Great video! sweet setup!! Absolutely love your mad aquascaping skillz!

@PsychoticAquatics 5 лет назад

Thanks for letting me do your intro! Love the tank!!!

@Ziggy1805 5 лет назад

I actually just set up my fluval flex 15 gallon an did my first aquascape I’ve had live plants before but really hadn’t had much luck with them... After watching your videos I’ve learned so much that I decided to give it a try thank you for your knowledge it’s become very enjoyable and helpful...!!!

@JB-sy2nd 3 года назад

20:15 love how the Tardis moves between shots in the tank in the background :)

@viniciusfurtado1768 5 лет назад

Great job, Sean. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see an update on the Fluval Spec 16 soon. Merry Christmas!

@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 5 лет назад

Love black water. I use leaves from the woods on my property. Oak seems to work best. I keep a couple leafs in almost every tank, black water or not.

@seyoungkim4694 5 лет назад

I will say it again that print on the shirt is fab!

@tabathaholtz8626 5 лет назад

The Flex looks AWESOME! I love the leopard val, the tank looks very natural. Shrimp would love that aquarium too. I'm glad you enjoyed building it. BTW, your hair looks great. :)

@RiverLifeUS 5 лет назад

Great looking project! Thanks for sharing 👍

@vicaroo001 5 лет назад

I am super surprised at how much I love the look of that tank!

@pecktec 5 лет назад

I was too.

@chriswhitey1978 5 лет назад

If you’re ever in Baltimore check out the natl aquarium. Nice tannin tanks w cardinal tetras n angelfish Absolutely amazing . Water is the color of tea- you will never see more colorful neons n cardinals. Super bright

@DanielHanson343 5 лет назад

That tank looks fantastic , I am thinking about getting that same tank for a betta ? and maybe a few small schooling fish .

@pecktec 5 лет назад

It’s nice. They have a nine gallon and soon a 32 gallon also.

@swimforward1700 2 года назад

This tank is beautiful. Love the litter♥️

@Loogiemistress 5 лет назад

Hahaha doing the George Farmer! So good :)

@GrammaTilla 5 лет назад

I really enjoy all your videos and found this one particularly interesting as I've been adding our local WV & PA Pin Oak leaves to my small aquarium for over a year. I've been picking them after February here in our Northern WV panhandle winters that can get down into the teens, they are freeze-dried and rid of pest and bacteria. They float for about 2-3 days and sink. Prefer the natural tannin look, and it benefits the delicate fins our my betta. I mistakenly picked some nice pin oak leaves in the summer and when adding them to the tank, immediately noticed small insects and endured a case of Ick. Never thought of boiling them. Appreciate your link to the "Interesting blackwater video identifying leaves video. "

@MusingsFromTheDen 5 лет назад

The tank looks great! 👍

@MrJuniormikey 5 лет назад

😍 beautiful

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 лет назад

Awesome tank man. I love those flex tanks

@foxytr1ck156 5 лет назад

Looks amazing, love your videos

@joefav76 5 лет назад

Very nice😊

@vampgaia 5 лет назад

The tank looks great! I like the Val. That anubias is epic!! Happy holidays!

@ciaravanderwoning9950 5 лет назад

Looks great! Now I need to do one...

@richardfuentes4204 5 лет назад

I'm currently cycling a 20 high and I had some big pieces of driftwood that I glued onto a tile, I added some of the red clay underneath the substrate because I added some Ludwigia repens and they have a nice red color. I also used some jungle val on one side and capped it with pool filter sand. I love the tank you setup! I think I might have to add more leaf litter to the bottom,it looks more natural. I will be adding my celestial pearl danios that are currently living in a 10 gallon. Nice mods as well.

@munafruit 5 лет назад

looking good

@CrazyAquariumGuy 5 лет назад

A pair of Pelvicachromispulcher Would look amazing in there. Dwarf cichlids.

@22jdeee 5 лет назад

Pecktec got that money boy!!!!! Kessil lights everywhere. Lmaooo merry Christmas buddy.

@anthonyragan2696 5 лет назад

I'm not a fan of "tea-stained' water, but I really like the looks of the botanicals as tank decor. I bet it makes for a neat playground for cories and other botom-dwellers.

@catfishcave379 5 лет назад

In the hands of a master (you) it looks fabulous. In the hands of a noob (me) it looks like human litter found around piers. Farlowella - perfect choice. Maybe a group of the not so common other Kuhli type loach.

@Evil_Genius_888 5 лет назад

Love the tank. I think I might get some of that leopard val for my 29 gallon. When I did my 10 gallon black water, I boiled up too many items and had to pull a bunch of stuff out to use later. lol

@delaineld7766 5 лет назад

Love the leopard val

@MarcelloBranca 5 лет назад

beautiful

@FullMoonAquatics 5 лет назад

Very nice. I’m headed to the dark side as well. I don’t know why some people don’t like it. But, the natural beauty is calling to me.

@johnglenham4099 5 лет назад

Another interesting video .merry xmas and a great new year.

@jordanleroy19 5 лет назад

The whole way through the video I was thinking checkerboard cichlids, they can be quite sensitive and a seasoned tank will help

@ChattanoogaEd 5 лет назад

Oh Great now I have to try that, Yours came out looking super. Merry Christmas Peck you rock

@eskimojulie 5 лет назад

I like this one , good job .:-)

@kmybitptys 5 лет назад

I think a trio of Betta Macrostoma in there would be EPIC

@EyeoftheWhiteWolf 5 лет назад

Awesome! It looks amazing! I actually like the leopard val a lot. I can't wait 'til I can do a blackwater tank but I think it will be a few years in the making because I'm going to school and moving around a lot, & moving tanks is stressful lol.

@RussellChilds 5 лет назад

Looks great! Good mod. 😀

@plcc07777 5 лет назад

Blackwater is trendy and I love it. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

@W4RD1N8ER 5 лет назад

Almond leaves do help with fungal issues its one of the main ingredients in some API products to help combat these issues. I also use them for my shrimp tank.

@mattds8035 5 лет назад

That would be a great tank setup for a pair of wild Bettas

@Ishiisan 5 лет назад

you can add organic black or red tea to your tank to get that color back in your water

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Yumm!

@DarcyParker22 5 лет назад

Have you thought about cutting some holes in the glass cover/lid? Perhaps a Dremel Circle cutter jig with dremel and glass bit would let you make a big hole at top for the light to shine through. And maybe make a couple of smaller 2 inch holes with a glass hole saw for cords into the back area for filters? You could also polish the cut edges with the dremel and circle jig too.

@CrazyAquariumGuy 5 лет назад

If you still want to breed Rams. They will for sure in this tank. Great video bro. 🎅👊

@mbtacke 5 лет назад

Would you consider painting the edges of you glass lid black? Seems like it would blend in better with the tank.

@davewithaddednutrients3024 5 лет назад

I live in Charleston SC. My PH, GH, KH is so low it is basically blackwater with chlorine out if the tap.

@TobyCreates 4 года назад

That’s some thicc substrate

@shesellsfish 5 лет назад

Tank's lookin' good, Sean. Happy holidays to you and your family.

@IFIXCASTLES 5 лет назад

Cool!

@kathleenwhite9741 5 лет назад

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎉🎉🎉🎅🦌

@Kdot_osrs 3 месяца назад

I’m watching all of your videos in 2024. Im buying a flex 15 for a community of fish. You’ve showed me so much info on these flex tanks. All of your content has helped so much. Thanks so much. Are you still having good luck with these tanks? Any leaks or problems? Thanks so much❤

@pecktec 3 месяца назад

You're very welcome. The Flex 15 I sold at a fish club get together and it is still going! One of the first ever produced. My mega flex is also going strong right here next to me.

@pecktec 3 месяца назад

My biggest tip is plastic scrapers only!

@Kdot_osrs 3 месяца назад

@@pecktec I seen in a video you stay in Tennessee. You’re very close to me. I’m in West Memphis Arkansas by the Bass pro pyramid. Anyway we can keep in touch? My Name is Joshua by the way

@SequoiaElisabeth 5 лет назад

Merry Christmas Sean :-)

@fishtales2597 5 лет назад

Be careful the sand can create pockets of gas... i found that so i didnt use sand in my blackwater tank, also mine hasnt any plants just tannin water and wood. My apistogrammas love it. Hope your goes well. Merry xmas

@cutefish7317 5 лет назад

🎄 🌟 ❄️ 🎁 🎅 🦌 Merry Christmas 🎄 🌟 ❄️ 🎁 🎅 🦌

@baribearsd 5 лет назад

Does the post in your lamp clamp rotate? If so, turn it around so those screws are in the outside. Rescue the Gregorian chant CD!

@kdr1048 5 лет назад

Turned out awesome! Dont get any better than a natural blackwater tank! Is that Sunset gold colored sand? Looks great. Nice job! Give it time, the tannins will get stronger as time goes on. I also use a blackwater additive that works very well. It's made by Brightwell aquatics. Works well.

@orcachick2005 5 лет назад

Wow, this tank is beautiful. I've always had a hard time with carpeting plants (not gonna go down the CO2 road and there aren't many low maintenance carpeters that actually stay low). I might give this a try instead.

@seant10115 3 года назад

Tank looks great. I have the same tank as u the 57l flex I was thinking of putting another filter sponge in the left compartment shall I buy the same sponge as the middle one or can you recommend me a different one. Thank you

@davidperrin1675 5 лет назад

I would not change a thing it looks great

@Poteluz 5 лет назад

Not sure I understand why you're not using the top that comes with the Fluval Flex, it's perfect and has 7000k light. Tank looks nice though.

@pecktec 5 лет назад

It was ok but I really like looking through the top. And this old Kessil was lots better as a light.

@springersabygaelle5101 5 лет назад

Beautiful tank, the reference of your light please

@loavesfishes6268 5 лет назад

The flu also flex is so beautiful, but they’re sooo expensive! I LOVE YOUR VERSION OF BLACK WATER!

@mgk2020 5 лет назад

What happened that freed this tank up for conversion? I was following the Fluval Flex video series, but never saw a final update or anything about how the plants grew (or didn't) and why it became this BW tank.

@pecktec 5 лет назад

mgk2020 the last video for that one was called “when to give up”. It did ok but the plants never really took off. I have seen some beautiful ones with the stock lights. But I wanted a bit more. And I got sick of the lid in general.

@mgk2020 5 лет назад

@@pecktec Thank you for the update!

@MASSAquariums 5 лет назад

Blackwater fo sho

@orionmacy 5 лет назад

What LED light would you suggest for growing a dwarf hair grass carpet in this tank? I have a light (AQUA WORX ORION 12" LED LIGHT), but it doesn't seem strong enough to reach the bottom and I'm worried about the spectrum not being enough.

@weloveyou1234 3 года назад

Is this tank still running? Im. Buying a flex next week would love an update!

@elisedurand3896 4 года назад

if the fuval 32.5 is 220V and my house ONLY holds a 120V how is this going to work? HELP please if you can! what tank could I order that will work thanks!

@chriswhitey1978 5 лет назад

Nice tank Not really Blackwater tho bro Add some BW extract it works great Just mind that the darker the water, the less light reaches the plants...which is why most true BW setups don’t use live plants/ the water is TOO dark - only low light plants really work Also seems like you boiled all the tannin out of the material lol

@jaytonasmanimalroom2754 5 лет назад

I used a Turkey fryer recently, it made it where all my spider wood was submerged. It worked made boiling wood easy

@MrRoverpilot 5 лет назад

Hello Sean merry Christmas to you sir

@DeeFromBrooklyn 5 лет назад

I stick to oak leaves.. Make a giant tea bag out of old onion sack

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Very cool

@davidperrin1675 5 лет назад

Looking good I’m a glazer by trade. So I can cut my glass my selfe

@karenmcisaac22 5 лет назад

Love the tank and your hair is looking good too Merry Christmas 🎄

@LikeTheRain100 5 лет назад

Great video, Pecktec. This new tank looks great. Question, can I use a timer for the stock light on the flex? Will the light come on automatically when the outlet timer turns on?

@S0K0N0MI 5 лет назад

How would this tank do with Kuhli loaches? Is it too small?

@3056398 5 лет назад

What do you think you'll do with Cthulhu miniature?

@TH3-ON3 5 лет назад

9:06 kiddddds dinner is ready, we are having some delicious soup tonight

@DP52001 5 лет назад

Everything ok with you? Your body language at :29 looks sad... Great video and thank you for the outstanding content!!!

@bburnbulletpreston6994 5 лет назад

Hi I purchased a flex 57ltr based on your videos it's a great looking tank I had it running for a week then introduced some tropical fish now it's going slightly milky coloured have I done something wrong great videos by the way

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Be sure to look up the nitrogen cycle if this is your first tank. That’s called new tank syndrome.

@MrHibu 5 лет назад

Do you think it's possible to completely remove the back plastic cover so we can have the extra 2-3 gallon of space?

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Sure people have done it.

@MrRoverpilot 5 лет назад

I have a simple question for you you go through all the trouble of boiling all of those materials to make and I quote black water Have you ever used the black water extract? It’s inexpensive and certainly saves a lot of trouble

@pecktec 5 лет назад

Well it wasn’t much trouble and I enjoy seeing all the new odd things in the bottom. I have used the blackwater extract before. They work pretty well I think too.

@kmybitptys 5 лет назад

I think a rimless tank without lid looks better than rimmed tanks with lids

@pecktec 5 лет назад

I’m over lidless tanks. Just from a maintenance perspective.

@andrewscala6006 4 года назад

I set one up with the tannins kit, lots of biofilm developed despite the boiling.... the tank is the home for a alien hybrid Betta that won 3rd prize at aquatic experience.... he’s is a blue gorgeous fish and loves the black water!!! I can send you p photo of the Betta if you send me your email, mine is available to you from this comment.