This boy still doesn't have a name. Any ideas?

Lovely design. Wish people would throw out nice fish tanks round here lmao

Maybe you found 2 pieces of driftwood that were once one. Separated for hundreds of years in the waters of Malaysia only to be brought together again by you

That intro was hysterical; definitely do consider adding more periodic, unexpected humor like that into your videos if ever you feel inspired to, it was great. RIP Gary, you'll slither on in our hearts. :( Fantastic find on the tank, btw! I was scoping a thrift store fish tank yesterday ($20, iirc) that wasn't nearly as nice as the one you found for free; I'm pretty jealous!

The black and white intro was fantastic lol, nice video

Bettas are fantastic jumpers. Just be careful with a lidless tank for him. I like the design a lot.

That spongebob funeral was just too much XD

Way back when my dad was alive and well enough to work, he was a dumptruck driver and would come up with a bunch of really interesting stuff that people threw out for seemingly no reason. The biggest staple out of all of them was a perfectly intact Atari 2600 complete with all the cords and controllers and even a cleaning kit and up to.... 7 game cartridges, two of which were paks with multiple games. That thing lasted us for a long while and I have a lot of fond memories with it. Unfortunately, in the midst of moving a couple times and time rolling on, we lost the Atari. Probably sold off by mom and dad during really poor times. But heck, there had been other stuff-- like a fully working Beta Casette player, a couch that needed nothing more than the pillows to be replaced, lamps and chairs-- it was a very useful job for a man in a poor family. You never know what kind of perfectly good stuff people will throw out. That's why if I think something still works or could give someone some kind of joy, I don't just toss it out. I take it to the dump's Swap Shop, which always has people poking around (including myself).

That tank was a great find and looks amazing. I was at my lfs and came across a Betta that was laying on its side in a cup where the water had all but evaporated. It was a horrible representation of a Betta honestly which was probably why it had been there long enough for the water to disappear. I felt sorry for him and decided to buy him to see if I could get him to survive. I put him in my 20 long which was originally my quarantine tank. It’s planted and had been setup for months without any fish. The first week or so I wasn’t sure he’d make it but then he started to show signs of recovery. His fins grew back and he got more active. Originally I thought that he had to be the ugliest Betta I had ever seen lol but he has really grown on me. It’s comical to watch him flare at the nerite snails I’ve added and I guess I’ll have to pickup a new tank for quarantine because the 20 has become his home. Great video as always

Love this setup! The lonely betta in the grim tank almost tells a story. A fallen angel or something. Well done!

looking good!

Boiling and soaking the botanicals less would help with the black water look. You want to preserve tannins as much as possible. I actually soak my botanicals in a bucket of water intended for water changes. After a couple days, most of the botanicals sink and you end up with a bucket of black water (which may be diluted with more water).

It's beautiful, it doesn't look sparse! The lovely white Betta really stands out and looks very happy in it's environment! Great job and wonderful tips.

You just made an artistic masterpiece out of someone else's trash. There's a lot to be said with that statement, and elevates aquascaping to an art form! :)

That Betta is living his best life, he hit the jackpot when you picked him out!

tbh, long term, I'd also like to be covered in a lush sweater of moss.

My admiration is insane for the genuine love and time you spend making these aquariums for your fish. It’s honestly amazing.

This is the coolest beta app I've ever seen! I definitely want to do something like this in the future!

That was a good score can't beat a free tank and with just a little cleaning and understanding it's incredible what you end up with from using a free bee.

I like the way you do videos. Concise but informative.

This so beautiful. I really want this at my room. Sit there watching that betta fish swim around is so comforting. Good job. I hated people that keep their betta in tiny cup. So cruel

I kinda want you to make an epic bikini bottom aquarium now...

Awesome

hey Tanner! Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy watching your videos. The best thing is how thorough you are and how amazing and crispy your footage looks! Keep up the good work =)

Your tank setup looks really neat. Appreciate people who tank good care of their pets.

Maybe some red/orange leafed plants to come out of the "Dragons" mouth, kind of pouring out naturally looking as flame like as plants could. lol

dat bikini bottom scape!

That aquarium is ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!! You are a GENIUS!!

Another great video - editing is on point...thanks for the great content - keep it up!

I loved how you showed what you used and the process of decorating the tank! I’ve been wondering how people get the decorations so perfect and the super glue with the driftwood really seemed like something I might try with my ten gallon.

Man, your videos are the best. I just love watching, and learning. I’ve been seeing up bioactive vivariums, and your videos give me essential know how. Keep them coming

Absolutely love this 💕 I finally know how to aquascape for my 3 beautiful bettas and get them out and about. Thanks so much for posting this.

Plants will beautifully complement the Betta when they grow in!!! I would name him Puff (the magic dragon).

Gary :'(

Oh my ! I also got this same aquarium from "trash" in a perfect shape, was looking for ideas and boom your video saved the day ! Thank you !

Actually a really good video! Keep up the solid work! :)

You should do more projects with drawing in videos, that's a great way to explained and it add a little something cool👌

This tank looks so cool and clean Edit:that wood looks so cool and I think that Gary would be a cool name for your betta, in tribute to Gary the snail

This was a very well put together video, very simple and easy-to-follow I think you have made it the easiest to understand and figure things out and I just want to thank you for that your tank looks amazing and I'm definitely subscribing !

You have awesome vision and make really cool environs. Love your videos.

9:35 that looks beautiful, I'd frame it and put it on my wall

Is the glue after conntact in water desolves is toxic in water haw you had problems?

As always, another great video. Thumbs up.

Thank you. It is good to see a nice setup for a betta.

NICE FIND!

Yo dude it's been about a year since you last showed us your native terrarium! Could you show us how it's doing + some maintenance?

first time to see one of your videos and was very impressed with teh editing. great job and carry on. ill keep watching

I always enjoy your enthusiastic intros and beautiful designs.

Blackwater? I don't see Dutch and Arthur?

Small Information about the Echinodorus 'Kleiner Bär'. Translated into english it means 'small bear' and is pronounced almost like the english word 'bear'. Nice Tank, now i want to scape something similar.

NIce find! That's a really nice looking tank. Love how you set it up with the driftwood...yeah, I see the dragon too...pretty cool. Call the betta Siammy! Thanks for posting!

The tanks you've made recently look amazing! 😍

Have you thought about adding in a few fresh water clams or mussels?

OH I KNOW THEY DID NOT LEAVE MY BOI SQUIDWARD OUT OF THAT TANK UH-UH

Excited to see how this tank matures. Definitely think tinting the water more will help with the aesthetic. That fungus growth on the botanicals really adds to the whole look too! Lots of people hate when wood or botanicals grow that fungus but its a natural process you see often in nature and it really brings the setup together and makes it look more aged and natural.

Very informative video. You make it fun and funny, I usually skip videos but yours is worth watching.

Great idea using the a flat slab of marble as a base. The Substrate, I generally like to add crushed volcanic rock, Substrate source is the product I use - as a base substrate that allows enhanced water circulation through the entire bottom and room for the beneficial bacteria to grow in.

I have had several Bettas but never a white one. Good looking fish. Some people on here talking about a Betta jumping out of the tank, like I said I have had several and never had one do that.

That looks fantastic, excellent job!

Such a cool setup! Ive learned a lot on your channel!

Do you need a specific glue so that it’s tank safe?

Betta getta Betta 😂 it’s been awhile since I’ve kept a betta but lately they have such gorgeous varieties at petco/petsmart as soon as I upgrade my guppy tank I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get a betta

Absolutely gorgeous setup!

SO cool! Nice work!

Could you do a betta care video?

3:07 anyone else see that snail on one of the leaves

Impressive as always! And the intro was hilarious! I once passed up a tank in my neighborhood, still regret it 😆

You so won me over with video man. Awesome work bro keep up. I look for thrown away tanks as well. You can always clean them up or Re- silicone them.

Dude how did you know that I’ve been wanting you to make a betta tank???

No lid? :o what if he’s a jumpy boy

Absolutely love the look of this tank.

Great job dude. Love it

Doesn’t the glue release unwanted chemicals into the water?

Every beta I have had is named Wilbur.

I cannot believe how many videos you have!!!! I love all them. You need merch!!

Nice Tank setup man looks real clean !

Based on my research, bettas like to jump. Since you don't have a lid, did you take any other precautions in case he jumps out?

people losing their minds that the betta might jump lmao, the waterline is low and bettas can't jump that high

I love everything about this setup

Wow you have talent, man! Looks beautiful!

Umm... (extremely loud) AESTHETICS

I watched this while eating breakfast and a stink bug flew in my cereal and I accidentally ate it and it did its nasty in my pie hole I know this is completely irrelevant to the video but someone plz tell me how to get the taste out 4 pukes 6 teeth bushings and a half pack of gum later it's just as strong.

Very pretty Betta .. it looks like it loves its new home and is happy.

Great scape man, can't wait to see once it grows in

Topless tank for betta? Dangerous move my friend..

I like the resourcefulness and creativity of this video 😊

wow I love this another inspirational video.. well done your Betts loves it

I love it all. Great find. Great scape. Love the driftwood and botanicals. I think I need to add more to my 10g planted betta aquarium.

Awww, my first Betta was named Dragon!! He has always been very special to me, even though he only lived about 5-6 years (I was 14 when I got him and he died a few months after I turned 20; I’m currently 34). I’d had a few Bettas since then who loved my 80 gallon community tank (mostly females with one male) but still, Dragon will forever hold a special place in my heart. Seeing the Serpa Setup Betta tank here, and especially with your driftwood resembling a dragon...aw man, I have to admit, my heart is breaking a bit for my fallen former fishy friend!! Maybe sounds stupid, but I think some of you might understand. Aqua-nerds unite!!

This video was lovely to watch. Thank you 😊

Your aquariums always come out great

You ate the best un your works. Simple, effective and friendly

,lucky Bettas, love his set up tank. Worth the wait! Thanks

I have the same tank, also planted and with similar hard scape. A few things I learned: 1. the hardscape inhibits the flow around the tank so the far end of the narrow tank ends up collecting debris and as a result, it needs to be cleaned far more frequently than I would like. 2. The filter/separation itself needs to be modified. There are holes on the inside that need to be filled with silicone (down low on the wall) and the slats up high are too big. That will cause your betta's fins to get sucked into the intake. I glued plastic craft fabric over mine and it solved that problem, no issue. 3. outflow, the outflow if left without being modified creates too much force in such a small tank and it pushes everything to the other end in a J- shape where it essentially pools up. You can change this with a small circulation fan. I got a little magnetic one-off Wish for 'free.' 4. watch out for cracks developing on the top edges! My first tank developed cracks at some point along the top edges (near the corners). It was never dropped (as far as I know) and it looked okay, so I'm not sure when that happened. 5. the lighting that comes with the tank is too strong for the size of the tank and INHO, causes too many issues. I solved that by covering up about a third of them with a little black paper cut to fit under the light. The algae problem reduced at that point, and my CO2 system also made up the difference. and that brings me to 6. CO2 systems. I use DIY, and I found that this one was tough to DIY co2 due to how I would normally run the line into the filter outlet. In this tank, its too strong, even when turned down, and causes too much current. To change that, I ran a line down the backside of my hardscape to hide the glass bell style diffuser. It is then set up near the bottom of the outtake. It does get pushed that direction, but it reaches the lower part of the tank rather than being rocketed across the tank, hitting the end and bursting at the surface there rather than diffusing. The DIY I'm using is also off wish (and works well!) Its the reactor chamber kit with the pressure gauge. The total cost of my set up (including buying the tank off craigslist) came to $112... for a betta that I swear isn't worth his freebie price tag. *sigh* For the love of fish!

The fish looks gorgeous in this tank

The moment you gave Gary a final resting place underneath a patch of moss was the moment where I hit that subscribe button. Nice tank!

I also have a driftwood monster! Beautiful scape as always. For my blackwater tank I brew peat in a drip style coffee maker. I use half a cup of (horticultural) peat in a 12-cup machine and brew it four times, which gives me a pH of 5. I use this straight for my water changes because I have chocolate gouramis which need the low pH. But for a betta I would just brew it once and add some to my tap water to tint the water and lower the pH a little. I never boil leaves before using them, though I do clean them in cold water before use to remove dust and dirt. My gouramis enjoy playing in the floating leaves for a few days :-)

gotta say my dude. best aquarium channel on the tubes !

Love the way it turned out. Beautiful male betta by the way.👍

This is a gorgeous tank