DIY STREAM Style Aquascape (Low Tech)

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I know... I did it again! Breaking aquariums is part of the process I suppose. This time I had the tank propped up on a few boards and bumped it off. The bulkheads were installed, so when it landed the glass cracked.
No problem, some of my favorite projects to date happened because of mistakes and I think this is one of them. I wanted to create something simple, unique, and different from others I've shown.
I really like how it turned out and it seems like all the inhabitants do as well. What else would you add to the tank? I was thinking Hillstream Loaches, but usually, they're recommended for 30 gallons or more. I know this is only 19, but the footprint of the tank is much larger than usual. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how this one turned out. I think it will really shine through as the Bolbitis matures and fills in the setup. What else would you stock it with though? Let me know!

@ameliegallant356 3 жыл бұрын

can you do a water terrarium I have made one myself and I want to see if I did it right

@drakerobinson6673 3 жыл бұрын

I bet a kilifish would stand out really well against all the dark substrate

@neptun3z 3 жыл бұрын

WOW this scape is 10000000000000000000000000000/10

@theferrenator925 3 жыл бұрын

hillstream loaches would be amazing in this setup!

@jamesesplin8712 3 жыл бұрын

Throw a few nano rainbow fish in there

@cappertillar 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Tanner never wastes his materials. He always finds uses for everything most people would probably throw away!

@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

That's part of what helps me continuously make new things.

@herpdiversity9152 3 жыл бұрын

It really is awesome what he can do.

@harrigoldsmith8280 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@klimekwolf6606 3 жыл бұрын

Not everytime haha look how much silicone hes using on the tropic terrarium builds

@blumenbeethovenfischsindau7130 3 жыл бұрын

When you love nature so much, youll care for it

@djungelskog3434 3 жыл бұрын

tanner in 2030: 'hey there serpa squad i'm here today with a new build' ZOOMS IN ON A PLANET

@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын

i found this earth had a crack in it, but we can make something out of it anyway. i start by removing the old human substrate, and tossing it out, since it was the cause of all the trouble anyway (haha)

@greggwillman1819 3 жыл бұрын

A perfectly conceived and executed planet

@2024online 3 жыл бұрын

ハードクレイジー😁

@benjaminrapp7418 3 жыл бұрын

So he'll be Slartibartfast?

@MrRahibzz 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminrapp7418 Magrathea had their time brother.. let's move on

@lisacampbell9257 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your black snails. They look like the river rocks and I just think that is great.

@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

That why I got them! Someone new is watching the tank, "Did that stone move!?"

@zenphotojourney 3 жыл бұрын

I'd not heard of black snails before. Interesting!

@thedapperdolphin1590 3 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign just tell them it’s a pet rock

@joeynelson4091 3 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign living stones

@dairyist 3 жыл бұрын

@@SerpaDesign the nerite snails I've kept in my open tank crawl out so I'm nervous to put any in there. I've heard they do this because the water quality sucks and they want to find a better water source? I maintain my tanks regularly so I don't know about that one.

@js-lz9xg 3 жыл бұрын

white cloud mountain minnows would be cool, and maybe a few hill stream loaches.

@bacon6496 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 3 жыл бұрын

He already has white clouds with his toads

@aidenkelly1785 3 жыл бұрын

stock it with hill trout danio they look like little trout

@SerpaDesign 3 жыл бұрын

They're a beautiful fish! Not very common in my area unfortunately.

@DevonDowner 3 жыл бұрын

This is the aesthetic I was trying to achieve with my first tank but I had that floating wood problem which really threw a wrench into my plans. Yours turned out absolutely stunning!

@SyphriX 3 жыл бұрын

Stocking idea: hillstream loach, they like the high flow

@WhoTheHellIsHarvy 3 жыл бұрын

I love hillstream loaches, but that water line looks a little too high. I'm sure Tanner could whip up a DIY lid no problem though lol

@simonlewis189 3 жыл бұрын

These are my favorite fish and I'd love to see you get some!

@seyalVP 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhoTheHellIsHarvy yes. Especially the reticulated variety. It would stand out nicely against the black rocks

@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and it his so cool, it looks like a stingray

@WhoTheHellIsHarvy 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985 Me too. Love how they aren't shy at all either. So awesome when they're swimming in open water they are so cool.

@thugshaker4 3 жыл бұрын

“Yo, what’s up serpa squad?” Today is going to be a good day.

@oisingunning7483 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous tank! I love the section you put at the end about lighting/ferts/maintenance, I'd love to see you do a full video about tank maintenance! Also, your videos have been a massive source of peace and serenity in this stressful year. Thank you for what you do, it truly brings me (and so many others) so much joy.

@cosma7885 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Because of you I made a month ago my first terrarium and gave it to dad for birthday and he loved it! Also I have been spending a lot of time in nature! I love making terrariums!

@chrisadair4565 3 жыл бұрын

I love your design as always Serpadesign, and I love how you reuses materials. My favorite shrimp is the bamboo shrimp, and since you asked for stocking suggestions, I offered my favorite shrimp. I love all your videos, and I can’t wait for the next one!

@j0rdvn117 3 жыл бұрын

You can totally tell the difference between a simple hobby and passion. You, my friend, are obviously very passionate about what you do. Hats off for this channel

@dyrcosis 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of my favorites of your recent builds. I really like how the various shades of black make everything else pop.

@Roffskinz 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see some Hillstream Loach in this setup. This aquarium is awesome.

@setapartforHim 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@c0ldlight1 3 жыл бұрын

This is really gorgeous. I love the long dimensions of this tank- as well as the river look.

@zerryu 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain almost every single step on creating this amazing aquarium

@AranDeathly 3 жыл бұрын

Sewellia would be a FANTASTIC addition! They're are so many understated yet very complimentary dark colour forms and their behaviour in a stream aquarium is unbeatable!

@deckard5558 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just impressed by how you simply turned an ugly situation to a beautiful aquascape. Thanks for the video

@somedude2455 3 жыл бұрын

Great aquascape as always! Stocking idea: You should get Rainbow or Greenside darters since streams are their natural habitat.

@XephSlayer 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen every build for the past 3 years and i gotta say. this one might be a top 3 all time for me! looks great!

@Thelogboss 3 жыл бұрын

I swear that antscanada and serpadesign post a video around the same time

@adkaquatics212 3 жыл бұрын

They do...

@justinhumphries6594 3 жыл бұрын

They do! Lol that's my after work routine.. I watch them almost religiously lol

@SOCCER-cr3gz 3 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorite channels!

@adkaquatics212 3 жыл бұрын

@Bogey Man I don't think so. He has a erratic uploading schedule today was just a fluke.

@HungryFatFrenzy 3 жыл бұрын

Ant canada is the reason i found serpas

@Joshuakoffmansculpture 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Subtle, and pristine. I would love to see you talk about your aquarium maintenance. Thank you for continuing to share your designs.

@Incandescentiron Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I really like that there is a current against which the fish are swimming. It makes it seem that much more real and interesting.

@emranhaq8341 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone so innovative and dedicated. He is really inspiring

@hannahh6793 3 жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity to this tank. It's beautiful.

@Tser 3 жыл бұрын

I love danios so much, and pearl danios are one of my favorites. They seem so underappreciated! Temperate and coolwater are my favorite, especially river and stream setups!

@majesticcichlids1630 3 жыл бұрын

I love your positive attitude whenever something goes wrong and you work through it

@skyeholmes842 3 жыл бұрын

River loatches would be my only suggestion the love the flow and the space is adequate plus they have a nice personality

@ruchitamundhada6504 3 жыл бұрын

I love aquascapes and this one looks really very pretty 😍

@GodisTruth914 3 жыл бұрын

Love the darkness to this scape! Those rocks are so pretty.

@irvingcobian 2 жыл бұрын

You and Joanna from the small scape inspired me to make an aquascaped tank that I'm pretty proud of. Thank you guys!

@greentape7817 3 жыл бұрын

I can`t wait to see how the flow of the water influences the plant growth once they all get established, I`m imagining something like how trees grow in super windy locations, but I guess we`ll have to wait and see! Great build, as usual. Thanks!

@erisisthename 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites, Tanner. Beautifully done!

@anita750 3 жыл бұрын

Very stylish! Nice! I like that there is movement in the plants with this one.

@tabithadawnfloydburnette2284 3 жыл бұрын

You do such a great job with all your projects. Thanks for sharing them.

@IsaiahDeGrasse 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you going back to the roots for this one. More like your old stuff!

@DaAngryBlonde 3 жыл бұрын

This channel smells like fresh air.

@peterrosenberg8716 3 жыл бұрын

Vampire Shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp, and Hillstream Loaches are some of the coolest freshwater critters and they all love flowing water. I bet the filtering shrimp will spend all day perched on the branches in front of the filter output, washing their little fans around. That would be super satisfying to watch.

@areacode911 4 ай бұрын

I think this layout is the best one you've done. Looks really clean and simple

@harryme472 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness , you are good at this artform. Simply stunning. Again !

@rachelkunz611 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos! I currently finished my second vivarium for my crested geckos. I like the way the black silicone looked better then the clear. I felt so proud after completing it.

@justinhumphries6594 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is my favorite so far Tanner! The asthetic is beautiful and the way those danios are schooling reminds me of trout swimming up stream... I love it my friend

@connie6705 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching you work! You make things look so easy and you’re so talented. I really love this! So often you see new builds with light sand, which I think is beautiful and usually more natural looking. However, I use black sand and this setup is very natural looking and striking! All the dark makes the green pop more. Beautiful job as usual!

@avery21026 2 жыл бұрын

I love the look of this tank. It’s beautiful.

@WhoTheHellIsHarvy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scape! I love how much the plants pop against all the dark things in there. A school of 10-12 pygmy corys would look cool in there!

@JB-ew1mu 3 жыл бұрын

I think this one is fantastic as it is. No need for extra stocking! The danios really fit, they look like little baby trout ❤

@nittygritty7034 3 жыл бұрын

The black snails!! What a cool inhabitant!!

@dr.ruchitapatel9567 3 жыл бұрын

I really love seeing your geckos even though I am having kind of phobia towards them....

@FireoftheGreeks 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful setup Tanner, you make it look so easy!

@gneves2350 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most marvilous peace of art, amazing view!

@Hibaran24 3 жыл бұрын

you are always the best, I like your works so much at all. thank you for your wonderful and beautiful video clips...

@hannajones1186 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your work. I subscribed to you when I was looking for things to make for my snails they are only garden snails iv had them for about 5 months now iv made a fish bowl terrarium for them and your videos have really inspired me! In the process of making the lid at the moment!

@Mothermetalhead 3 жыл бұрын

This is my absolute favorite that I've seen you do. It's gorgeous

@katiebutterfield6428 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! So beautiful and I’d love a tank like this! The different rock sizes bring so much to it! I think a river loach would be a great addition! I have one in my tank and it’s very active on the glass, plants, and rocks! Their coloring would go well with the tank too

@red_fixer 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dark colors and the contrast with the greens.

@j.a.bellgardt3874 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped me to realize what I want my 20long to look like. I've been toying with it for a while. I've tried dirted but it ways ends up being a mess. Guess I should focus on balancing the minerals in my tap. Thank you for the video! Great low tech setup!

@brutalkuhli8351 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome looks, I love your work! Thank you.

@carrotcactus283 3 жыл бұрын

Tanner must have a really good "planning ahead" brain When I saw the final hardscape, I was like, "woah. Way too many large rocks." But Tanner must have thought, "I'll fill some places with plants so that it looks good, so we don't need to worry about that now." massive props to people who can think of that stuff while doing their hardscape...

@angiearflin9306 3 жыл бұрын

I love how this tank looks it is beautiful.

@migratingeagle5497 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been interested in red belly dace. There’s many different varieties of them as well. They have a nice red stripe going from head to tail.

@markwilson1192 3 жыл бұрын

I love this scape!! I’m really enjoying your vids, Tanner. You’re my go-to channel for aquariums. Best wishes from Australia 😊

@woodfield9584 2 жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful build. I love the black gravel with black stones.

@ocxanamasternak6128 3 жыл бұрын

*sees post from SerpaDesign* *automatic like* For real though I loooove this one. Easily one of my faves. Very simple and elegant. Great job!

@treyb2919 2 жыл бұрын

You are a master aquascaper. Every single one looks incredible

@K-lj7ee 3 жыл бұрын

I love this tank. It is my favorite design so far.

@HyperVectra 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you mention paid sponsor. Well done Sir

@deadfred821 3 жыл бұрын

Oh you sly devil you... the black nerites are a nice touch & exclamation point to this beautiful setup. Once again you’ve outdone yourself & never cease to amaze me...

@robertforrest7956 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sir Tanner!! Very peaceful, beautiful set up. 👍👍👍🦃

@michaelevan9184 6 ай бұрын

I'm digging the stream set up. Look really cool!

@rubinous2510 2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea! Love the materials you use for the setup! Gratz

@justabettafish3127 3 жыл бұрын

Corydoras would look lovely scrabbling along the bottom! They’re an awesome cleanup crew too. My favorite bottom dwellers next to pleces.

@MindestensDreiZeichen. 3 жыл бұрын

This one is my favourite, absolutely awesome

@Moonlit_Monsters 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man your videos gave me enough inspiration and knowledge to start cutting glass to fit mossariums into spaces all around my place. My daughter loves to help and it's a ton of fun and really calming. Thanks for doing what you do man 👍

@chuckhallscorpionking8766 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really good. For another inhabitant that enjoys a moderate flow, I would suggest a hillstream loach.

@WhoahNoww 3 жыл бұрын

stunning! love the simplicity of it

@alabasterkros 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you recycle your materials! Really like this scape :) So cool. ✌

@loganbetz6394 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!! Thanks tanner I always look forward to your content great stuff!!

@sauravsidhant Жыл бұрын

Man... You have inspired me so much that I sure will be creating my own aquarium from scratch

@uvuvwevwevweossaswithglasses 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this. Imma recrate this soon. Thanks for inspiring

@johnnyrodriguez5938 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new way to cut holes in the glass. Much more exact

@NicK-qc6nm 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome as always! This channel actually helped me cope with stress 😄

@deniszanotto3425 3 жыл бұрын

These black rocks are so beautiful!!!

@Parakeetwilds 3 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of it! This is one of my favorite setupa you got there! Real beautiful! A Pair of Rhinogobius zhoui would compliment this scape real well!

@davidcoghill8612 3 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally I've just been considering doing a nano-stream aquarium with a small long tank I've got lying around. Thanks for the inspiration as always.