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Sunken Forest Blackwater Aquascape for Samurai Betta (Low Tech) 

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About two months ago, I got a new betta! He's been living in the quarantine area ever since. I've planned to make a proper blackwater setup for him ever since. I had to do a lot before that that I'll discuss in a future video.
As I set this up, I wanted to make something functional to showcase the betta and provide him with an enriching home. At 14 gallons (10 full of water), this is also an excellent footprint for him to swim through. Thanks to the "H" shaped log I sourced locally, I also think it looks pretty unique. I've wanted to use it for years now and to have finally done so makes me happy!
Anyway, let me know what you think of the new Samurai Betta and the blackwater aquascape in the comment. Enjoy!
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0:00 Introduction
0:13 The Aquarium
0:35 Hardscape Selection
1:03 Hiding the Filter
1:13 Base Layout
1:35 Modifying the Bark
1:58 Securing the Pieces
2:31 Sinking the Driftwood
2:51 Substrate Blend
3:37 Additional Details
4:37 Plant Selection
4:51 Planting the Enclosure
6:06 Filling the Tank
6:21 Adding Botanicals
7:16 Going Blackwater
7:31 Adding Tillandsia
7:47 Finished Design
8:21 Adding the Betta
8:41 Closing Thoughts
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Комментарии : 709   
@SerpaDesign
@SerpaDesign 2 года назад
I'm so excited to share my new samurai betta with you finally! It feels like he's been a part of the family for so long now. What would you name him? Also, what do you think of his setup? Let me know, and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
@datgaydangernoodle1315
@datgaydangernoodle1315 2 года назад
He is so cool! I love how it turned out and the spiderwood is my favourite detail :) i think you should call him Gerald.
@jorgemeza6148
@jorgemeza6148 2 года назад
I love your videos so much
@Small_Leviathan
@Small_Leviathan 2 года назад
Considering that he's a samurai Betta, I'd give him a name to match. How about Kenshin or Yojimbo?
@mossdesign893
@mossdesign893 2 года назад
Awesome beautiful fish and I really like black water aquarium
@Arvaamaton
@Arvaamaton 2 года назад
I’d name him Ninja 😅 and really liked the setup 👌🏻
@IanOhNo
@IanOhNo 2 года назад
Name the fish rōnin, it means wandering/master-less samurai, I think it matches pretty well with this betta's personality.
@AnastasiaThreadbare
@AnastasiaThreadbare 2 года назад
perfect name!
@CaptainCuda
@CaptainCuda 2 года назад
Love that idea
@RS_AFKing
@RS_AFKing 2 года назад
Agreed ronin - samurai betta perfect name
@chizukekihime
@chizukekihime 2 года назад
My first thought as well!
@narellebullock1997
@narellebullock1997 2 года назад
Or a failed college entrance examination who’s trying to take it again 🤣
@emmacavalier
@emmacavalier 2 года назад
Kishi would be a great name. Means warrior/knight in Japanese.
@PaulWinters328
@PaulWinters328 2 года назад
Kishi the fishy 😂
@beverlyjensen443
@beverlyjensen443 2 года назад
But...the fish is from Siam
@velvanae
@velvanae 2 года назад
@@beverlyjensen443 current day Thailand, however, they are all over southeast Asia. It is a Samurai Betta hence the Kishi name.
@chypearce8457
@chypearce8457 2 года назад
Another guy, Ian Ono I believe, stated Rōnin is perfect for a samurai betta
@JOSEPH-vs2gc
@JOSEPH-vs2gc 2 года назад
Weeb would be a great name, it means "Authentic" in Japanese.
@philcarlino6942
@philcarlino6942 2 года назад
Absolutely love your blackwater tanks. You really are so talented, and have such an eye for nature. Love this setup, and what a handsome betta. Take care
@alisonnicholson
@alisonnicholson 2 года назад
Stunning scape, amazing betta. Simply gorgeous Tanner
@Whathowwhenforwhomwhatpurpose
@Whathowwhenforwhomwhatpurpose 2 года назад
You bring the aquarium to be more of an aquarium. An etherical beeing like this special bettafish - in your scaping - becomes something of poetry or art. I guess it's kind of how I (non Japanese) am able to understand Japanese gardens and painting and higher ideals... but with a big part of the magical mystery of earth and nature. And just magic. Old magic. I just love it, thank you for showing this, it feeds my soul.
@finnwiggles28
@finnwiggles28 2 года назад
'Heilong' means Black water dragon/serpent living in dark waters. This is an over the top Sick Tank!!! You must've had a great time building planning and building, especially w/that piece of woods waiting 6 yrs for this tank. That is One Blessed Betta!!!
@addisontran4308
@addisontran4308 2 года назад
Wow. This is truly art. This video genuinely inspired me to do my betta research, and I will soon be giving my Veiltail a planted home that resembles nature rather than plastic!
@Jess-kz3zf
@Jess-kz3zf 2 года назад
You’re really gifted at this! How many people said if given the choice they’d come back another life as one of your lucky critters 👍💙
@brutalkuhli8351
@brutalkuhli8351 2 года назад
I know you mean well, but calling someone gifted at something will mostly be taken as an insult since "gifted" people are merely people that worked their butts off at something for hundreds of thousands of hours. Calling it a gift is like saying that they don't deserve the results displayed. Saying "Blessed" would be worse haha
@Shadykatus
@Shadykatus 2 года назад
@@brutalkuhli8351 i hate it when people call me gifted at art and stuff, like no I’ve learned the skill over 1000s of hours.
@Jess-kz3zf
@Jess-kz3zf 2 года назад
@@brutalkuhli8351 he has worked his butt off for thousands of hours to get to this point. You knew what I meant. Why fuss over words.
@Sanrish
@Sanrish 2 года назад
Hi Tanner, I just wanted to ask. Are you doing good. Your voice sounded different. I just wanted you to know that your videos are amazing and entertaining. Keep up the great job Tanner. I really enjoy your videos. Also so can make a saltwater aquarium I know that isn't your style but I would like to see your take on an saltwater scape from you.
@rhondaborders3452
@rhondaborders3452 2 года назад
He sounded more confident to me. I hope I didn't miss something 😕
@later_daze_4080
@later_daze_4080 2 года назад
I thought the exact same thing!
@freb
@freb 2 года назад
I was thinking he was maybe he's trying a new tone voice for his videos, more calm to fit the flow and subject of his videos. I like it like that! :)
@parfate1383
@parfate1383 2 года назад
I think the betta intimidated him
@geepreston7292
@geepreston7292 2 года назад
I was thinking the same
@CoolMoth
@CoolMoth 2 года назад
Great Video! You should someday make a paludarium with some "ancient ruins" or small buildings like a bridge, that would be a super cool video!
@bencarson7668
@bencarson7668 2 года назад
It’s like having a piece of nature right in your house, absolutely beautiful. I could just sit there and watch it for hours
@samgyupman9969
@samgyupman9969 2 года назад
I like the outcome of the mixed substrate🤘
@melaniep.
@melaniep. 2 года назад
he's gorgeous!!!!! The setup along with his colors match harmoniously 💕 I thought of Vikings when i saw him. Just an idea for a name lol
@jill5758
@jill5758 2 года назад
Your work is amazing and inspiring!! Thank you for sharing 💕. Because of you I built a small terrarium (very first and only one so far) but it is still doing very well and has lasted all winter!! I can’t believe it!! Thank you for the inspiration and guidance! Love to you and your beautiful wife!
@GallowglassAxe
@GallowglassAxe 2 года назад
I love this sort of setup. I've made something similar for my black ghost knife fish and striped raphael cat. I call it the haunted forest. I only have java fern and one anubis nana plant but I might add more plants like those to the set up. I can only use Epiphyte because the ghost like to move the plants around when looking for food.
@Pidgeonpeep
@Pidgeonpeep 2 года назад
How often do you see your striped raphael cat out? I never see mine out, only behind the rocks (and I have them up against the glass and he wedges himself in there, otherwise I would never know if he was still alive)
@GallowglassAxe
@GallowglassAxe 2 года назад
@@Pidgeonpeep I have a huge hollow log that he and sometimes the ghost hides in. I have several other hiding places but they like that one the best. From the sides it doesn't cover him all that much so I usually can see him. He's also learn that I provide food so when I come to the tank and he's hungry he'll poke his head out and once the food is in he'll come out fully.
@RRedeemed
@RRedeemed 2 года назад
I find your channel so relaxing and amusing that you build things related to nature, I'm glad some people are still appreciating nature and it's course, sometimes nature is often underappreciated. I love nature and taking walks in forest's, seeing the plants thrive and reproduce is just the best part of it. I love your channel and what you do ❤️
@ihavenoidea5845
@ihavenoidea5845 2 года назад
I love blackwater tanks with lots of botanicles! It has so much detail and looks extremely natural and mysterious.
@orewatowi
@orewatowi 2 года назад
I love all of your builds, Tanner. This one is gorgeous, and has a forgotten world kind of vibe to it. Excellent as always. 💖
@JeremyBeut
@JeremyBeut 15 дней назад
That is such a beautiful, tasteful tank. Congrats!
@CharAznable98
@CharAznable98 2 года назад
You are the by far most talented animal/terrarium channel on the platform
@TheUrbanNemophilist
@TheUrbanNemophilist 2 года назад
I have been wanting to make another betta tank for a while now. This video has re triggered the interest and I will probably go for a blackwater build this time.
@snakebbite
@snakebbite 2 года назад
tanner it's amazing how your videos get better and better with each one that comes out. the shots, the audio, the instructions, the script, everything. just when i think that you're finally at your signature style and the quality can't get any better, the next video you put out is even better. you were born for this! i hope you have success in youtube for as long as you want to do it. i'll be here for the whole journey🖤
@peacefish4422
@peacefish4422 2 года назад
Lovely, thanks for showing your work.
@Sanrish
@Sanrish 2 года назад
Glilded fins, Silver or argentum are some of my suggestion for the name of this betta. Also beautiful scape
@blackosprey2219
@blackosprey2219 2 года назад
I've been obsessed with samurai bettas for months. This is a wonderful setup!
@itchywitch5923
@itchywitch5923 2 года назад
I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now, particularly when I’m winding down for bed. This was the most soothing video yet. Loved it.
@parrotprince2406
@parrotprince2406 2 года назад
It looks beautiful as always, 100% one of my dream tanks, a blackwater betta tank!
@turtle0053
@turtle0053 2 года назад
Once again I’m left speechless you my sir are living the dream
@giselasarmiento4432
@giselasarmiento4432 3 месяца назад
Beautiful! Your animals are so lucky to have you! ❤
@annalakshmidevidevasundara1135
@annalakshmidevidevasundara1135 2 года назад
The betta looks so happy
@bevtieken4113
@bevtieken4113 2 года назад
You are truly gifted!
@Carnicrazy
@Carnicrazy 2 года назад
You're such an artist with your hard scapes! I don't keep fish but still enjoy your videos. ❤
@M3bully
@M3bully Год назад
I used to have a betta that looked so much like yours, I miss that fish. Gorgeous.
@cutepods4578
@cutepods4578 2 года назад
It's gorgeous ♥️ Loving every detail
@bryanschiller5172
@bryanschiller5172 Год назад
So beautiful! Love watching these videos! Creations look mint!
@xrodr2
@xrodr2 Год назад
I absolutely love this build
@Cherb123456
@Cherb123456 2 года назад
Your Blackwater projects always have a special appeal to me, really love the looks, beautiful Fish too! Thank you!
@tracynickels164
@tracynickels164 8 месяцев назад
Love watching you create the fish's world The reaction when they get there.
@tetraclawcr7243
@tetraclawcr7243 2 года назад
Looks magical.
@madalynbentz861
@madalynbentz861 2 года назад
You continue to blow my mind. This is so simple, yet so hectic in the best way possible. I keep a few different species of wild bettas (betta persephone, betta api api, betta imbellis, betta mahachai) and I am taking some serious inspiration from this build ! Thank you !!
@shayxie8318
@shayxie8318 2 года назад
ohhhhh I love the api api SO much ❤❤❤❤
@brainfaucet
@brainfaucet 2 года назад
Beautiful as always!
@ivanbroski
@ivanbroski 2 года назад
You could name him 反抗期の兄弟, or 反抗兄弟. (Hankouki no kyoudai -> Hankou Kyoudai) This means “rebellious brother” or for those who don’t want to use the full, extended name: “Hank” would be a familiar/English rendition this name. Affectionately, however, he could be known as your rebellious “little brother”. ;) I don’t know if you ever get tired of hearing this, but I love your videos! My wife consented in my buying some supplies at our local thrift shop and collecting Spring samples around our home to keep in a terrarium. Thanks for the inspiration!
@GalaxyGreenCrazy10
@GalaxyGreenCrazy10 2 года назад
This looks amazing. I’m sure the betta will be happy! Great work as always!
@Iamaguienapig
@Iamaguienapig 2 года назад
Man that looks AMAZING!!
@rakkurankaiyo
@rakkurankaiyo 2 года назад
Cool! I love bettas!
@mooddood4570
@mooddood4570 2 года назад
So inspiring,I love this!
@andrescolintv
@andrescolintv 2 года назад
I’m on the first minute of the second video ever I watch from your channel, and I’m already addicted
@Emfinity
@Emfinity 2 года назад
I absolutely love your videos!!! Love love love this tank. Your betta is a King in his kingdom. I love it so much I would have loved to see some detail shots of the betta exploring his new environment. Thanks for sharing such awesome content.🙏🏽
@ybk6858
@ybk6858 2 года назад
wow this is an work of art!
@vince_sad
@vince_sad 2 года назад
amazing work as always! your videos are so relaxing. love this channel
@jnarnz8747
@jnarnz8747 2 года назад
I just bought myself a male and female betta 2 weeks ago and since I'm still a beginner, I've been seeking for ideas and tips in taking extra care of them as well as preparing for their tank especially aquascaping to improve their place. So glad you uploaded this, thank you!
@harish_satheesh
@harish_satheesh 2 года назад
Do you keep them in the same tank? Any tips on keeping them together?
@jnarnz8747
@jnarnz8747 2 года назад
@@harish_satheesh If you're planning to breed them, you can keep them together. Though, there still a few steps and process on breeding them. But in my case, I keep them on a separate tank since I don't have plans yet on breeding them.
@ThePerennialEffect
@ThePerennialEffect 2 года назад
If they're currently in the same tank, split them up into tanks of their own. Or, you could add a tank divider, assuming the tank is big enough for both of them. Good luck with your fish!
@JayImahara
@JayImahara 2 года назад
Love your work and caretaking skills for your animals!
@chriscannon1196
@chriscannon1196 2 года назад
You must realize that a 2 hour tank video is genius. I love them. I play them at a daycare, it's like having a 55. Put a camera on every tank! Go with this...
@Mermaidlaughing
@Mermaidlaughing 2 года назад
It's so beautiful! Like a secret underwater forest. For a name I immediately thought "His name is Mars".
@Mermaidlaughing
@Mermaidlaughing 2 года назад
Just saw in the comments your name is Tanner. That's my son's middle name. 😊
@hakimmuhammadnyang6769
@hakimmuhammadnyang6769 2 года назад
I really love the view of the aquarium and its awesome
@ludwigSamo
@ludwigSamo 2 года назад
i think youre my favorite youtuber. im so exited for every vid you upload!! the tank looks bomb!
@rhondaborders3452
@rhondaborders3452 2 года назад
Absolutely stunning!
@joelledecker6742
@joelledecker6742 2 года назад
Gorgeous. I love black water tanks.
@ashleylhotka9707
@ashleylhotka9707 Год назад
I’m so in love with this
@obduliomoronta4820
@obduliomoronta4820 5 месяцев назад
Great content. I love your concepts.
@shayxie8318
@shayxie8318 2 года назад
call him Jack, ala Samurai Jack! Love the set up. Gorgeous swamp vibes
@DreamyToyfare
@DreamyToyfare 2 года назад
Gorgeous Betta and an even more gorgeous scape ❤
@cherishireland9194
@cherishireland9194 2 года назад
I hope you're feeling well and doing ok, you sounded down in this one. I can relate. I love the wood you based this on. It's super awesome. Such a cool build for a handsome little beta! 💕
@jmahonatam
@jmahonatam 2 года назад
So relaxing but also entertaining. That fish is gorgeous too
@LordChumbley
@LordChumbley 2 года назад
Very cool. Really like your work and appreciate your channel.
@laurag1076
@laurag1076 2 года назад
Very cool!! Stunning fish!!
@lucyssilverlining5396
@lucyssilverlining5396 2 года назад
He is stunning and so is his new home
@mantia39
@mantia39 2 года назад
Gorgeous!
@ESwift-Arts
@ESwift-Arts 2 года назад
As a samurai betta, I think it would be fitting to name him after a famous samurai! Maybe Musashi after Miyamoto Musashi, the brazen expert duelist who beat opponents in duels with only a wooden sword? Or maybe after one of the Three Great Unifiers of Japan, Oda Nobunaga, Toyomoti Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu? Excellent video as always :-)
@sharlettekneer1008
@sharlettekneer1008 2 года назад
Honestly Samurai seems like a fitting name for him.
@janinebean4276
@janinebean4276 2 года назад
So awesome! The vibe of the setup perfectly matches the black Betta, and he must be thrilled! So much better than a little cup in a pet store or one of those tiny fishbowls people usually put them in! 🥰
@AwkwardBirb
@AwkwardBirb 2 года назад
A betta paradise!! ❤️
@cindy-mai
@cindy-mai 2 года назад
Dang that is a cool piece of driftwood. I must not go out enough cause I can’t even image wood growing like that out in nature. 😅
@serentique
@serentique 2 года назад
Might be a root peice, or even naturally grafted itself early on 🤔
@davidrogers6694
@davidrogers6694 2 года назад
I love it I am so ready to try and set one up myself but I am to nervous to try it is always a pleasure watching and learning from you and your videos thank you
@NtGood
@NtGood 2 года назад
Aye awesome meeting you today man! I didn't want to bother you at first since you were out shopping, but couldn't pass up the opportunity! Thanks for the picture
@wynfrithnichtwo8423
@wynfrithnichtwo8423 2 года назад
I could watch him swim around his home for hours. Nice betta you have there with a really good home for him!
@karalynhubbard3710
@karalynhubbard3710 2 года назад
Love this!
@pattimiller9157
@pattimiller9157 2 года назад
Fantastic ❤. It's like being in a forest
@lisachristoph437
@lisachristoph437 2 года назад
As most of these builds I've watched, lovely.
@woodfield9584
@woodfield9584 2 года назад
I'm glad you have a new betta, and that the water is not too dark.
@arcanedame3015
@arcanedame3015 2 года назад
I appreciate how relaxed your voice has gotten lately 🎶
@Alexschern
@Alexschern 2 года назад
Absolutely beautiful and healthy
@rkoff5744
@rkoff5744 2 года назад
I'm sure they all think, "Man, I'm living like a rock star!" Great setup and a cool Betta!
@papamuda5961
@papamuda5961 2 года назад
I am betta breeder and had few years of experience with betta fish..just a tips for people that keeps betta as a pet,u should flaring your betta atleast 5minutes in a day..the reason is for your betta fish to exercising and for his health too..also to keep his fin to stay strong and not easily rotting..also keeping the water quality at the top..just sharing my tips for all of us
@dirtywhitellama
@dirtywhitellama 2 года назад
Beautiful tank and gorgeous fish. He looks great in there!
@laurabulger4798
@laurabulger4798 2 года назад
I hear ronin and think Kenshin immediately. Great anime. Love the setup. Fire Island has a sunken forrest, so it makes me think of home.
@creedmoor2820
@creedmoor2820 2 года назад
Another outstanding aquarium!
@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860
@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860 2 года назад
Oooh, a great aquarium idea for my betta! Thank you! I cannot make it look yours - that is a masterpiece!
@burtrandicus9076
@burtrandicus9076 2 года назад
The content is looking really good lately! Keep up the good work!
@wendyhood1006
@wendyhood1006 2 года назад
Loving this tank totally suits him 🥰
@LucasH-pz1kc
@LucasH-pz1kc 2 года назад
Damn he looks exactly like my betta that passed away a few weeks ago... love the setup!! Take care and keep on going❤
@paladinebahamut
@paladinebahamut 2 года назад
I just love that you know the proper way to pronounce betta
@saladnander3690
@saladnander3690 2 года назад
that driftwood is truly amazing. gorgeous tank and it suits the little angry man perfectly
@astrocat229
@astrocat229 2 года назад
hes such a beautiful betta❤
@fjkhamdan
@fjkhamdan 2 года назад
Beautiful scape
@jtv_70
@jtv_70 Год назад
I love this!!!
@charlieparade5046
@charlieparade5046 2 года назад
Beautiful fish, those colors make him look so broody and dangerous. Amazing tank too, you can really tell the scape was made just for him
@hallo.charles
@hallo.charles 2 года назад
Its really clean and i love it. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Indonesia
@dawnt6791
@dawnt6791 2 года назад
Love the layout, plants, and hardscape. Wasn't even familiar with the cork bark you used, at least not for aquarium usage, so that's cool!
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