Dwarf Pea Pufferfish Jungle Aquascape

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3 жыл бұрын

A lot of you have been requesting a Pea Pufferfish aquascape for years now... My wife has been as well. I finally decided to make that happen! I really like how it turned out and I can't wait to see how it progresses.
That's another off the list! I wasn't sure if I'd ever keep them, but I'm glad I decided to. They're still fairly shy at the moment, but I see their personalities grow every day. Apparently, they're known for getting bored, so I did my best to make an enriching environment.
As always, let me know what you think about the final design. Also, be sure to check out my aquascape playlist to see more aquarium builds.
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Full Plant List:
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green'
Cabomba caroliniana
Ceratophyllum demersum
Cryptocoryne crispatula
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Bronze'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
Hygrophila corymbosa
Hygrophila lancea
Ludwigia arcuata
Ludwigia natans 'Super Red'
Ludwigia repens
Rotala indica
Süßwassertang
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@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to finally release this build! We've been planning it pretty much since the bullfrogs moved into the 75 gallon rack. I knew it would happen, but even then I was dragging my feet! I'm glad I finally did though because I'm really enjoying the puffers and this tank. Now I need suggestions for the final 40 gallon tank? Congratulations to the winners of the 750,000 giveaway. I shout them out in this video, so make sure to watch the whole video. If it was you, please send me an email. Also, be sure to check out my new channel if you want more content. Just to be clear, nothing is changing on this channel. I'm starting this one to upload more. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJyPmKqI0qetko0.html

@damiengarcia2126 3 жыл бұрын

I love the editing in this one

@ruchitamundhada6504 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed your new channel. Wohoooooooo

@het10baugh 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a tank where you make the Serpa Design logo into a feature that can be used in the tank. Or an Eastern Salamander setup would be awesome

@niccoloduini7635 3 жыл бұрын

Could you make a Bioactive hermit crab 🐚 tank?

@patwicabigbrain7632 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a community tank in the 40 gallon or you could possibly get some day geckos, house geckos, green anoles, etc. I know you don't really specialize in reptiles but i would like to see them pop up on your channel more.

@massivelyfence8111 3 жыл бұрын

1:10 best 'like and subscribe' I've ever seen.

@mind6128 3 жыл бұрын

That playsand moment was hilarious.

@alexanderwatson9845 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@catc.9821 3 жыл бұрын

I’m already subscribed and it made me want to subscribe again lol

@justtesticles88 3 жыл бұрын

@@mind6128 really gave me a chuckle

@Sopimop 3 жыл бұрын

Literally laughed out loud

@anthony_lovett 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you size tanks in such a humane way. Often people put animals in the minimum size habitats, but you always seem to make sure the space is large and enriching for the animals 🖤

@beegreentoday 3 жыл бұрын

As a biologist, I’m so happy to see someone give these amazing fish the space and enviroment They deserve❤️ Such a great rolemodel for fishkeepers❤️🌟

@naturesfinest2408 3 жыл бұрын

They seem like very curious creatures. Always looking around their tank for the next meal. Really cool to watch.

@danlad3831 3 жыл бұрын

ennit

@eon8782 2 жыл бұрын

What type of biologist are you?

@pearlz9773 2 жыл бұрын

@@eon8782 semen

@eon8782 2 жыл бұрын

@@pearlz9773 same

@brandonflores8273 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that he took the time to scape out of the tank just so the viewer could get a good view of what he’s doing 👍

@thenelsonbruhs722 Жыл бұрын

part of it is because of how ridiculously expensive large setups are

@Rohinthas 3 жыл бұрын

I yelled "YES!" at the screen when your wife said saltwater. Now you got to!

@tracenhouchin111 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@manperson99 3 жыл бұрын

@@tracenhouchin111 Ive been wanting him to do saltwater forevever. So stoked she wants it too lol

@glap8694 3 жыл бұрын

I own a big ol reef tank, and boy its by far the most work of all of my animals including my reptiles. Most expensive too. However, its amazing to have a mini ocean in your house. Its def harder keeping water parameters right with reefs, its a ton of trial and error. But the animals are other-worldly. Polyps are also so fantastic to have. I know serpa could easily handle a reef if he was dedicated to it. If he can handle freshwater parameters this successfully hed be great at saltwater too.

@sandrabulluck1896 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Love it! 🤗❤️

@heavenleigh3344 3 жыл бұрын

The closest I got into salt is me crying over my tank while I'm cleaning it

@zenphotojourney 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@fallingskies8991 3 жыл бұрын

Mood

@drewsy5838 3 жыл бұрын

@@noah_nguyen_ no, theyre brackish fish

@williamliu299 3 жыл бұрын

@@drewsy5838 They are freshwater "While most Puffer Fish are brackish or saltwater fish Pea Puffers are true freshwater fish. They don't require salt and can't tolerate even brackish conditions." You can also tell because he is using aquarium plants which can't survive in saltwater or brackish.

@drewsy5838 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamliu299 You are absolutely correct! I didn't even know a freshwater variety existed until I looked.

@happyhobbit1261 3 жыл бұрын

"Saltwater" "Nooooo" 🤣 me and my husband exactly!

@paulmuadib8955 3 жыл бұрын

Sygnathid tanks are lit. Especially with red and purple plants and misc macroalgae and gorgonians.

@hellstarremina7605 3 жыл бұрын

It's not that hard to put a salt on the water, what's wrong? I think i am missing somethibg here

@bluebeans356 3 жыл бұрын

@@hellstarremina7605 if it was that easy everybody would be doing it

@hellstarremina7605 3 жыл бұрын

@@bluebeans356 why is it hard? I just don't understand

@paulmuadib8955 3 жыл бұрын

It's easy as Sunday morrrnnnniiiinnnngggggggggg Uhh biodiversity is key before all else, then lighting and maybe a jet that simulates breathing

@_potat0729 3 жыл бұрын

“...and rather than ramble them all off...” Dang, but I kinda wanted to hear you say “Süsswassertang” tho 🤣

@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

@CLinssner 3 жыл бұрын

That one got me good. Didn't expect to read the german name 😂

@AidebHerb 3 жыл бұрын

He sounded so devastated when she said salt water because now he has to do it.

@assarstromblad3280 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice though lol

@THandP_org 2 жыл бұрын

I love that his wife is a nerm, too!

@ApatheticBlogger Жыл бұрын

@@THandP_org one of us, one of us!!!

@BlessedResistanceX 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you are getting more creative with editing. The talking head on the play sand was awesome and reminded me to like the video. Keep it up!

@BeccaGulliver 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see a big group of dwarf puffers in a decent sized tank. So many people fall into the trap of keeping them solo "because they're aggressive" or squeezing them into tiny tanks because they're small.

@NaturesCompendium 3 жыл бұрын

Serpa: Who we getting next? SerpaWife: Saltwater Serpa: Nooooooo! The Audience: YESSSSSS!

@kayos2680 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a Pea Puffer for about 2 months now, SO glad to see you get them, they're such a curious fish and enjoyable animal

@kimstair1306 2 жыл бұрын

Are they salt or fresh or both

@thelightyears_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimstair1306 Fresh, they don't tolerate brackish or saltwater.

@emihayashi7725 2 жыл бұрын

Do your pea puffers wallow and hide in the sand?

@Elaine_P_Smith 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you did a pre-setup so that you could change things. You do amazing landscapes. Your wife was excited when she sees this tank. You know what they say " A Happy Wife ; A Happy Life"

@DannysAquariums 3 жыл бұрын

Dwarf pufferfish are awesome fish. In fact, they are my favorite and only freshwater fish I keep. Can’t wait to watch the full video! ✌🏼

@ohrats731 3 жыл бұрын

Ohmyjeesus play sand Tanner caught me so off guard 🤣🤣 Here take my like, I’ll catch my breath eventually 🤣

@MrMushroomish 3 жыл бұрын

Masterfull aquascape, and combined with the almost magic looking pea puffers, just, fantastic

@laurenpelling4079 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!! I’ve recently set up a pea puffer tank too after waiting for years and years and absolutely love my 14 little blimps ❤️❤️

@bretcrockett9631 3 жыл бұрын

Those puffers are so cute, and the scape looks great. I agree with your wife about the saltwater tank next. 😄

@karanjwadekarmandar 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS BUILD BUT I LOVE ALL OF THE BUILDS

@atomicbigmac7442 3 жыл бұрын

Some fishes I really love are Three-Spined Stickelback ! If you can, try to make an aquarium filled with them ...

@sonofaquack6987 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda hard to find native fish in supply at stores though

@naturesfinest2408 3 жыл бұрын

Native fish are really neat. I agree with the guy above me, they are hard to find. Catching then could be a possibility depending on where he lives. Another native i like is the Gudgeon, quite a few colorful ones out there.

@GodsOath_com 2 жыл бұрын

This tank layout flows well, very peaceful.

@naomijulen5857 3 жыл бұрын

Your scapes are unmatched sir and your complete setup always have that 100% natural look. Love it.

@wofl447 3 жыл бұрын

I love puffers, really nice to see someone doing a nice big group of this species as I often see people with only a couple :( For those who don’t know, peas are actually a shoaling species and should always be kept in groups of 6+ :)

@OterryAswel6969 Жыл бұрын

I am planning on getting one. I search in google that they are an aggressive one and don't do well with the same species and on a community tank. HAHAHAHA I am surprised that they can be kept in a group of 6, I start to doubt some information that I found in google. Thank goodness I didn't get one or else its life will be miserable

@MacJank7 9 ай бұрын

@@OterryAswel6969the internet is full of misinformation and a lot is just regurgitated by people who echo opinions and it becomes an internet “fact”. The best thing to do is research and try things your self and prove them wrong.

@BethanyMorrisRose 3 жыл бұрын

For a second I didn't see the anubius nana petite listed on screen and was shocked 😂

@tangiecalloway6572 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about pea puffers and now looking at them, they are so cuuuuute!!!! I'm glad you made a tank for the little guys.

@ShaneCarter619 3 жыл бұрын

You should make a bladder snail breeding tank to feed the puffers

@azura4582 3 жыл бұрын

this type of puffer doesn't actually eat only bladder snails (iirc), i think blood-worms are actually a larger part of the diet, but i could be wrong ;)

@ShaneCarter619 3 жыл бұрын

@@azura4582 that makes sense. I was thinking more as a treat, enrichment type of food. Thanks for the info!

@treyb2919 3 жыл бұрын

@@azura4582 They LOVE them though! They don't crunch the shell like bigger puffers do. They just eat the "meat" lol

@pwulfe8728 3 жыл бұрын

I used to feed mine black worms. Just need to be careful of parasites, as with all live food. Also, pea puffers are real nasty to each other. I could see them already sizing each other up in this set up. Good thing it’s a big tank, so they can stake their claims.

@markvickery5894 3 жыл бұрын

@@azura4582 it's good to feed a varied diet, but yeah blloodworms can be the staple of their diet if you want, however snails can also be the main staple, the main thing is just to feed both/a variety of different things as really what's known about the nutritional needs of fish isn't much, when compared to other animals like dogs and cats, so variety is always best to ensure they get what they require

@anjunath4378 3 жыл бұрын

Her reaction looks like she's surprised.... congratulations

@smashdtrash3432 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t remember how I stumbled upon this channel but I love it so much! It gives me a lot of inspiration for my own tank

@frogpalpeeper4249 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Loved seeing your face on the play sand bag. A delightful surprise!

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 3 жыл бұрын

I got some pea puffers to help control the pond snail invasion in my 75g. They are the coolest little fish, each with their own personality. They're not controlling the snails but they are highly entertaining and have earned a permanent spot in my tank.

@mMeFlora 3 жыл бұрын

i absolutely *love* the way your editing style has been evolving recently, it really adds a nother layer of fun to these videos 👍

@zenphotojourney 3 жыл бұрын

First, congratulations to the winners. I bet they're so excited! I always love watching these videos, the creativity and care you have for your animals is inspiring. And there's there's the extras like putting your head on the sand bag 😄

@KkCreatures 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know you were an artist!! That painting you showed at the end is unreal!!!

@piv9976 3 жыл бұрын

these puffers are in heaven. A lot of space for them

@DayDayz25 3 жыл бұрын

I had 2 pea puffers around a year ago and honestly they were the cutest. They would go ham on those blood worms and snails 🤣

@emihayashi7725 2 жыл бұрын

They lived only a year?

@darklord4345 3 жыл бұрын

Serpa: "and now we can finally start scaping" 11 year old me and my lvl 3 fresh off tutorial island: "you're god damn right we can"

@Dex-qo8io 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for showing how to keep the plants from floating out of the substrate. It drives me nuts!

@jamesmcintyre1729 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore the tiny Tanners that pop up to tell people to like and subscribe 😂

@beth2996 3 жыл бұрын

"Who we getting next?" "Saltwater" .... "Who we getting next?"

@manker095 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah tanner please do saltwater tank

@sebastian8922 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see the tank in a few months

@johnnieduke95 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect got a bad back and bad joints would do anything to be part of the aquarium hobby for a living like you🙌

@biosphericals1642 3 жыл бұрын

I was one of them who asked you to do a pea puffer tank on my other account I’m surprised I missed this video lol. I just wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration. Because of you I’ve built up the nerve to build my own channel shortly after making my very first ecosphere. I also want to do platy breeding vids as I’ve been very successful breeding with them. I also got these little dudes a little awhile ago and some awesome cherry barbs. I plan to attempt breeding them as well and make some vids on my experience. So far I’ve just showcase my first ever ecosphere and learned a lot from the experience. Again thank you so much for starting to inspire me well over a year ago to want to make ecospheres and maybe someday terrariums, which turned into me making my very own channel. Thank You!

@zso-ziad8514 3 жыл бұрын

When Mr. Serpadesign said “No” it reminded me of the Vader “Noooo”

@LightsCameraAnts 3 жыл бұрын

Make a Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis (Western Harvester Ant” vivarium! You can get a colony with a queen from Tar Heel Ants.

@joeydr1497 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the European camponautus ants like camponautus hurculinus

@joeydr1497 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen pogernomamix

@LightsCameraAnts 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeydr1497 yeah but Pogonomyrmex Occidentalis is the only one we can ship “legally” within then lower 48 states except Florida.

@ericplunder2744 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the Serpa style. The fish always seem so healthy and they are not too bright

@raine9797 3 жыл бұрын

I love how much extra care and work you put into your animals. it shows how much you care and the results of the tanks are always beautiful!! And your knowledge of all the different plants and the process is also very interesting! Keep up the great work :)

@fearguscasbolt2157 3 жыл бұрын

I love ❤️ dwarf pea puffers!

@rainr_zufall 3 жыл бұрын

At 5:36 I was so confused to see a german word like Süßwassertang

@felixbayer7889 3 жыл бұрын

same, immediatly came to the comment section to find a fellow german lmao

@aveyli 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao same

@theYTnickname 3 жыл бұрын

Now we also know why he only put them on screen and didn't dare to pronounce it :D

@lindad1195 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful tank. I love the little pea puffers and the shrimp are cute to.

@THandP_org 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating exactly how you grasp your stem plants for planting! I've been looking for a good video to demonstrate, for homeschoolers who are part of an online biology club.

@shaloon64 3 жыл бұрын

7:05 when you do the 100% water change, do you struggle with some of the plants lifting up and floating?

@plumtucker9514 3 жыл бұрын

i think because they're root deep in the sand and gravel mix they're pretty anchored in there

@theocloete4320 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting soo long for this vid.

@missycitty9478 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful home you created for such ADORABLE little creatures. ♥ Very impressive. As always. 😉

@rabbischlomoify 2 жыл бұрын

I love you talking through that cameo in the sand 😂

@johnnygee4206 3 жыл бұрын

HaHa! That end of the video "Noooooo!" was understood by every guy who habitually gets surprise additions to their "Honey-Do List" from their wives or girlfriends. Great design on the tank!

@trollballsports4075 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to have pea puffers

@niccoloduini7635 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@DayDayz25 3 жыл бұрын

They are worth it tbh

@Shaynabic 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The pea puffers are going to LOVE it in there as well! They are so smart, curious and adorable!

@TannerSerpa 3 жыл бұрын

Man, now I want pea puffers!

@Anonymus-mt3dw 3 жыл бұрын

5:36 is this a German Plant Name? Süßwassertang I mean.

@sonofaquack6987 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think so. Everyone just calls it that so I guess it is

@geist41334 3 жыл бұрын

@@sonofaquack6987 It's german. "Süßwasser" is german for fresh water, "Tang" is... well, tang 😄

@noracastellblanque4195 3 жыл бұрын

Salt water would actually be kind of cool

@sharonlewis6258 3 жыл бұрын

The tank is beautiful and the pea puppets are so cute.

@kimberlya7564 3 жыл бұрын

Your wife is so pretty! I’m so glad she convinced you to do this one!!

@Jezzaaa3 Жыл бұрын

What a stunning looking tank this is!! I love that you chose for pufferfish, I think they are cool little buggers

@megancaylin9683 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite tanks so far!!

@samhradh1680 3 жыл бұрын

Love the tank and love you including your wife in this!!!

@masterofbating 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know, sir, that i genuinely love your videos. Absolutely phenomenal. Youve taught me so much already and have shown me that, yes, i can actually do terrariums and aquariums in a beautiful way. Love your instructional style with all of my being. Thank you, sir, from this newbie internet stranger! Mush Love!

@jerrywhitbeck8573 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tank!!! I’ve been looking into a peapuffer but I think you have me wanting to upgrade my tank first 😂Thanks for showing!!!!

@johartleyjh 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely stunning, and these little fish are the cutest fish I've ever seen❤.

@wheelchair_charlie 3 жыл бұрын

SALTWATER!!! Great idea lol! ...Love the cute Pea Puffer fish! And again another awesome build!

@ChrisFredriksson 3 жыл бұрын

Your scapes are so incredibly beautiful and it is a pure joy everytime you upload a new video! I really love these videos!!

@Jesse-ey5xd 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch your builds I'm inspired to make some new environment for my fish. Very impressive stuff.

@panedrop 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this one. I'd never have thought to look for fish like those but I love them so much and the overall design worked out well.

@tvdants2026 3 жыл бұрын

I love this tank! Your hard scapes are always so beautiful.

@MrRoybert 2 жыл бұрын

I've just recently found you on youtube but wow dude. Your work is not only stunning but absolutely amazing. Your ability to make these things just seem so natural is amazing.

@Nomadistar 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! "Saltwater...Nooooo" I finally finished binging MD & wow! Love your content too!

@Krfification101 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the iridescent blue spots on these puffers! Glad to see another upload.

@avilacanario 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you did this for your wife. Happy to see that it brought a smile.

@alicer3423 3 жыл бұрын

Tanner, Tank looks beautiful... as usual. I think the little pea puffers are cute. Looks like your wife really likes them too!!

@leonacollet4051 3 жыл бұрын

I love Puffers too. Saltwater systems can be a challenge - i'm a big fan of corals. I love your site/work.

@heathgardner5105 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly think this is one of my favourite setups you have done!

@seizedcarcass8440 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely an awesome tank!! Hardly anyone puts more than one puffer together.

@BeccaGulliver 3 жыл бұрын

I started with 3 DP's, they had babies, now I have 5. I'm hoping to get them a much bigger tank and get more when space and funds allow. I love them.

@alisonmaczka7359 3 жыл бұрын

Another absolutely stunning build! You have an incredible eye for design.

@user-wz7in1sd2w 3 жыл бұрын

I love that there is no commercials just aquascaping thank you tanner

@TheJarheadEntrepreneur 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute beautiful tank..I currently have 6 pea puffers in a planted 20L but will soon be moving them into a 40B and will be adding 6 more... Keep Crushing It!! Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur

@spjr99 2 жыл бұрын

Tanner, I love your videos. They remind me of the things I would try to capture in nature during my darkroom photography classes, constrast, positive and negative space, composition. They are beautiful! i especially love how you create natural avenues for the fish and other animals in your videos. Much love!

@christineherrmann205 3 жыл бұрын

"...salt water." 💯, Mrs. Serpa. Our high school had one that I helped care for and they are a PAIN IN THE BUTT to manage, but the corals and anemones and fish sure were gorgeous.

@canadian3684 3 жыл бұрын

I have 18 pea puffers for about 2 years now. Super entertaining fish. And surprisingly vicious. The ONLY fish that they get along with in peace are 4 bumblebee gobies. Everything else WILL get attacked.

@Stephanie-mq9qc 3 жыл бұрын

Tanner you make amazing youtube content! I've learned so much from you in the last few years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an accessible format!