Nano 1.5 Gallon Blackwater Aquarium with DIY Background

Рет қаралды 216,863

Күн бұрын

I've had this tank for awhile now and wanted to test out some new background techniques... and thus this setup was born. As I said in the video, I think the combination of elements really come together to create something beautiful. Even with all of the details, the setup is quite simple. I think that's one of the reasons I enjoy this one.
Here's a link to the tank I used in this video: bit.ly/2v9p7tI
I also like how the background turned out. It was an experiment, but I think it looks/functions well. I've shown methods similar to this using silicone, but it tends not to hold onto items long-term when submerged underwater. I believe that's due to the flexible nature of silicone. I'll show more about this technique in a future video.
Should I put the catfish in this tank or something else? Let me know what you think!
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
#blackwater #aquascape #serpadesign

Пікірлер: 491

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Another one in the books! I really like out this one turned out and can't wait till the bolbitis grows up and out of the water... that' will take a long time though. I want to let this establish for a couple of weeks prior to adding anything... Dwarf Anchor or something else? Let me know! EDIT: I'm fine! I just tried to record my voice in a way that sounded less script-like. Always a work in progress 🤷‍♂️

@LuvvvvCJ 4 жыл бұрын

Add the fish

@captainobvious9230 4 жыл бұрын

SerpaDesign I'm lesbian but I want this guys wood ;)

@al-aurum2457 4 жыл бұрын

i love shrimp...put some shrimps..the pod i think would be great for the shrimps or fishes to breed and nest...

@sask 4 жыл бұрын

SerpaDesign, I read a bit about Hara jerdoni on German forums because I was thinking of getting a few. They need moving water and like currents. The recommended tank size is 60cm (about 23.5inch) width as a minimum and they apparently like living in groups. Your tank is beautiful but unfortunately not suitable for your anchor. Have you thought about aquatic insects? Like aquatic isopods?

@jakobraahauge7299 4 жыл бұрын

Dwarf anchor, pretty please 🙏🥺 This is too dreamy 🥰 I like the not-perfectly-constrained Tanner❤️ and this nano tank is just dropdead gorgeous!! 👏 I have been wanting to see the catfish in just the right surroundings! If these are acceptable living conditions for those - pleease! Go ahead 😍 a perfectly discrete jewel! Just like you! 👍🏼😙❤️👌😄

@aquaticmaniac8979 4 жыл бұрын

Are you ok Tannar? You don't sound as hyped up as you normally are. Get some rest my guy, you deserve it :)

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

I just tried recording my voice differently 🤷‍♂️

@ChristopherVossArt 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, you sound kinda down.

@fossphur 4 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign I liked how relaxed you sounded, a kind of chill video instead of high energy and hype!

@CoreHope1331 4 жыл бұрын

I found it really relaxing too

@blaholtzen 4 жыл бұрын

I was also worried, hope you're all good my dude

@al-aurum2457 4 жыл бұрын

that small stones in the background really gives the natural aesthetic...

@MDFishTanks 4 жыл бұрын

matching upload schedules lol. finished watching. great look tanner. Love that background!

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Been uploading at this time for years now 😎

@fishadventure6862 4 жыл бұрын

I love both of your guys of videos and the tank looks amazing 10 out of 10. Keep up with the good work. Love you guys

@poopshitmcfartass 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched both of your vids

@beccae8685 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Just finished MDs video and then straight to SherpaDesign!

@TimoAgain 4 жыл бұрын

@@beccae8685 same

@littlegoblin6923 4 жыл бұрын

personally I think the tank is to small for the fish especially with no filter but having a snail centric tank with your beautiful scape is more than enough!! :)

@TheAquariumStalker 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with it. For any vertebrate animal I would not go under 5 gallons of water just because their metabolism is higher and they would produce too much waste for the amount of water available. (It would likely require daily water changes and would make it unstable, especially without a filter to hold all the denitrifying bacterias) Perhaps some shrimps would do, but I personally like it with some snails only.

@a.b.8080 4 жыл бұрын

I'm generally more concerned with quick temperature fluctuations. While in general animals and plants can thrive in more conditions than we give them credit for they love stability. In a centally cooled/heated animal room tho, it is fine. Plants simply will reduce ammonia significantly. I'd say don't underestimate them but on the other hand: Overestimating gives a margin for error. I'd include fare more fast growing plants for metal and nutrient removal. Small tanks need more maintenance.

@seangriffiths9163 4 жыл бұрын

Shrimp will do find in my experience.

@zacharyhenderson2902 4 жыл бұрын

@@a.b.8080 I think you're giving plants too much credit here. They can remove excess nutrients, etc., but not very efficiently. One or two plants plus the floating ones wouldn't even offset the output from the snails.

@Trasirshall 4 жыл бұрын

When I saw the Carinian Pods I immediately thought that I'd like to live there if I were a scrimp. They'd make lovely hidey-holes.

@Beansie 4 жыл бұрын

OMG you say scrimp too?! I actually add an L for scrilmp! You made me smile..TOO FUNNY!

@DylanRenke 4 жыл бұрын

It could be cool to just let some micro fauna such as cyclops or daphnia live in there. Also would work as fish food for your other fish!

@essef. 4 жыл бұрын

A great idea! I have a daphnia and snail only bw nano at the moment. It is more fascinating than expected.

@edwin1712 4 жыл бұрын

This is already the second video when you search blackwater tank👏

@connorthegreat206 4 жыл бұрын

EVERY time I come back to the channel I can't help but be blown away by your work . You are an inspiration to me and please don't stop making art. Peace.

@marilynm2086 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning tank! The level of detail is amazing. You have wonderful ideas and I am constantly blown away by every new tank.

@Bunzboy-th2jj 4 жыл бұрын

these just keep getting better!!

@dalcon555 4 жыл бұрын

I love the nano builds cuz they give me ideas of what to stock my office at work with

@nobodyhere745 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, kept refreshing your channel. Thanks for giving me my serpadesign fix

@grimrider3807 4 жыл бұрын

nobody here that’s what the bell icon is for, helps out our man too

@olliej8488 4 жыл бұрын

You should make a prehistoric themed riparium with things like the resurrection plant and triops in the water

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

That plant would not work in a riparian setting. It would have to a selaginella that doesn't mind having wet feet.

@olliej8488 4 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign Ah okay, that would still make for a cool riparium though

@voipaperi 4 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if you could add some common fossil stones or petrified wood too in the scape

@MattGodzilla2000 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i tried using the resurrection plant in a tank, isipod rolly pollies just eat it, they love it

@blaholtzen 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning work as always! It really does look like a clean cut slice right out of a lake

@fossphur 4 жыл бұрын

As always, you're the master of texture! It looks really good.

@drewsyk91 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Blackwater tanks and this definitely achieves what you were going for, the log sticking out the water with the floating plants around it looks incredible.

@mewhotkoko 4 жыл бұрын

Somehow the background for this one made me think of a beautiful museum display. I adore blackwater tanks and this one turned out wonderfully!

@juliansimo2815 4 жыл бұрын

looks amazing! i think you could also make a desert-type terrarium with this kind of background

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Would look pretty cool!

@jazzkatt1919 8 ай бұрын

I love DIY backgrounds, but find the idea of taking on a project like that very intimidating. It never occurred to me to do a tiny one like this to get my feet wet, so thanks for the inspiration!

@RamoArt 4 жыл бұрын

I've been fascinated by blackwater tanks for a long time but wasn't really sure where to start. This seems easy enough to do. I think I'll do it on a slightly larger scale for a betta or some African dwarf frogs. Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us.

@colbybuchanan3348 4 жыл бұрын

This came out awesome! Honestly one of my favorite builds of yours yet! It came out so realistic it’s insane! I dove the dark tinge in the water

@midwestmasocist 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool, I've never seen a blackwater tank set-up

@hunts_tanks 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all the projects I’ve seen, this one has been my favorite

@evilpanda15 3 жыл бұрын

I like how chill you sounded in this vid, its more relaxing. awesome tank too!

@WaightZer 4 жыл бұрын

Greeting from Myanmar. Jeez, what an art, I wish I could do those backgrounds that easy. very glad I've found your channel. Keep them coming please.

@heidik.9005 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! This gives me some ideas for my own nano aquarium. Although I love the look of the square tank, I have basically an unlimited supply of gallon jars so I should probably use those.

@thiccchungus5362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tanner for another informative and epic tank! Your always inspiring me man!

@Dedicatedfollower467 4 жыл бұрын

man, i really love your blackwater set-ups! makes me want to create a blackwater tank of my own...

@Rythen2 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that is some lovely tea water. The plants were a great touch, and I'm gonna have to remember the background creation process.

@rattiecake542 4 жыл бұрын

absolutley wonderful, one of my favorites yet!

@whipbirdenvironmental 4 жыл бұрын

Another super cool build! I love how natural your builds look.

@georgschluender317 4 жыл бұрын

A humble bow to your mad skills! Thanks for the pipedream...

@rebeccarealcavan5179 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really starting to like the black water tanks more than I ever thought I would. This one is beautiful and think the adding anchor catfish would really make it even better. Thanks for the tutorial Tanner!!!

@pixazelz 4 жыл бұрын

Too small for any fish

@martinquinn7804 4 жыл бұрын

Certainly has the wow factor looks amazing

@SpecialSP Жыл бұрын

I REALLY like this tank! Thanks so much for the inspiration …

@denisemoschgat5898 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks!

@ronwalton6576 4 жыл бұрын

Once again I stand in aww, your design looks fantastic as always. Love your videos.

@ginacheskis1695 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I have one word!! Stunning.

@megangibbs9737 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Love the epoxy with garnet sand.

@antw23uk 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, works brilliantly and looks amazing.

@jukesngambits 4 жыл бұрын

Right after I commented about a black water you upload one, and it's awesome!

@TheAxebitten 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a great, simple work. So inspiring!

@ElPlantPapi 4 жыл бұрын

It really blows my mind how you can do so much with so little space! Wow!

@leila1662 4 жыл бұрын

Unusual! Really pretty... Glad you went with plants too

@violahopsalot162 4 жыл бұрын

It’s like looking into a pond. So cool

@Leadvest 4 жыл бұрын

I really like how it contrasts with the other tanks.

@tobiastarr3126 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful!! You have much Talent. Very inspirational!

@mMeFlora 4 жыл бұрын

very relaxing! nice balance between simple and detailed 💚

@amandameinert2141 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your scapes. You are quite the artist.

@iansellers3999 4 жыл бұрын

That's 🔥🔥🔥 as usual. Good pairings

@dkfornow5008 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful little slice of nature ❤️

@russellhummel9466 4 жыл бұрын

I love this !! I have 60 + tarantulas and a 20 gal. freshwater tank and I LOVE to create my enclosures and tanks as natural as possible . I am really impressed how beautiful this blackwater tank came out !! AMAZING !!!!!! I would have this in my " SACRED SPACE " in our home !

@logantheone_8340 4 жыл бұрын

Yes please! I love blackwater setups

@davidschmidt6013 4 жыл бұрын

Another amazing project. When I first saw 'blackwater' I thought of something completely different. But this turned out fantastically well! Never saw anything like it!

@jackd5181 4 жыл бұрын

Damn Tanner you’re really pumping out these vids, I love it

@poples5799 4 жыл бұрын

that's such a neat tank! Love the root-y look of the spiderwort, it definitely looks like a cutout of a river-bank

@gawain0808 4 жыл бұрын

Love your vids man! Keep up the great work

@simpletanks2624 4 жыл бұрын

Love that tank came out really cool.

@julz63 4 жыл бұрын

I love it Tanner!! When you say you weren’t going to plant it at first, but then couldn’t help yourself made me laugh 😂 Of course you were going to plant it 🌱 It’s fantastic, I have a bristlenose pleca in my setup 👍🏽

@roggy001 4 жыл бұрын

I think black water stuff is hugely under appreciated. I'd love to see some bigger setups like this, with roots etc, mimicking the Amazon or mangrove swamps. Thanks!

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! If you like this, wait till you see what I have in store for a future build.

@Ashley-vg8fv 4 жыл бұрын

Love the build Tanner! Great work as always! I built two terrariums yesterday, inspired by your channel 🌱

@SerpaDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck with your new terrariums 🌿

@Ashley-vg8fv 4 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign thank you! I can't wait to see them grow and fill in ☺️

@alienbaby_9003 4 жыл бұрын

I love the little fish! Although the tank looks great I think it deserves something bigger than that. Would love to see it again in another video!

@user-hn1fo8bt6g 4 жыл бұрын

These videos always get me wanting more fish tanks.

@schlank99 4 жыл бұрын

As awesome, beautiful job!! Keep up the great work

@geekroute 4 жыл бұрын

oh man that looks awesome!

@amandadeinhardt6388 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this! Thanks!

@siddubois4753 4 жыл бұрын

Wow not only is this fantastic, but the quality and editing is 👏

@damianbartlett4868 3 жыл бұрын

Really excellent. Nice job!

@ShayBabae 4 жыл бұрын

this one feels like a little slice of the back yard creek ❣️

@sheilacasper2030 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are so talented!

@loavesfishes6268 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! Thank you for sharing!

@austinbooth3609 4 жыл бұрын

another great video great job serpa i love your work

@janneforal2245 4 жыл бұрын

Omg. Brilliant. Tanner, you are so talented. Peace!

@jasperpreedy5311 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another great video!

@nothinginterestinghere7612 3 жыл бұрын

Love the addition of tannins to make the water look more real

@brandiwulf1393 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the tank. It’s pretty awesome!

@vogelkonigin3303 4 жыл бұрын

I mentioned you doing this on your Instagram post and I'm so happy to see this happen!!

@elizabethgiles2158 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning 😍

@yuitsuki189 4 жыл бұрын

Wooow, that background!!!!!

@amylouise1996 4 жыл бұрын

you're setups are gorgeous. cant wait for that huge custom enclosure ;)

@kuceracm 4 жыл бұрын

I love your blackwater builds. I always get such great ideas. My blackwater Spec is still doing good. It's very low maintenance. My betta I have in it is still healthy and happy and going strong even a year later. I actually just got a Fluval aquasky lighting system to set up for it and I'm hoping a less intense light and the timer will help with the algae that has bloomed up in it. I have 3 nerites in it and they are super lazy.

@the4fibs832 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even want to imagine the sound of scraping that styrofoam!! 😭 Beautiful build Tanner

@Dark_Lord-7392. 4 жыл бұрын

Yesssss the leaves are epic in there! 💙👌

@paulsia1783 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect it to look that great. Damn you're good man

@rjrotermund 4 жыл бұрын

you do some awesome stuff!!!!! This video inspired me on a 12x12x18 zoomed terrarium I bought. I really wish I hadn't bought it, but now I have some inspiration to do something with it.

@estebanvelasquez1122 4 жыл бұрын

ur videos are amazing! thank you!

@johnjwedrall4290 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful creation 👍👍❗️

@germinationwide4life 4 жыл бұрын

I've fallen in love with blackwater tanks after adding a beautiful piece of mopani wood to my 30 gallon. The water is super stable and my fish love it.