Indoor Ocean - My Saltwater Coral Reef Marine Aquarium
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- "Would you consider making a saltwater aquarium?" This has been one of the most requested videos on the channel since 2016! As I explained, it's something I've wanted to do for awhile. I just wanted to ensure I did it right. That way, I can learn as much as possible with my first tank and translate that all into more accessible/intricate builds in the future.
I've known I would create a reef aquarium for years now, but it was just a matter doing it. I was pretty nervous at first and even now I'm constantly checking up on the tank. However, I'm the type of person that just has to go for it and I think this was the push I needed. Plus it got me to finish the new animal room much faster than anticipated, so that's a bonus.
I knew I would like it all and I'm sure I will even more with time, but I'm enjoying it way more than I expected. I guess that's until something goes wrong, but I'm here for it. It's pretty cool to start something completely new, with minimal prior knowledge.
Anyway, the won't be the last of saltwater from me. Stay tuned for more and for updates on this tank. Thank you for encouraging me to do this now for the past six years or so.
This entire build was sponsored and provided by Fritz Aquatics. They made a video as well, documenting the process. Check it out!
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00:00 Why I'm Finally Making a Saltwater Aquarium
03:08 A Brief Introduction to Water and Marine Salt
04:49 Planning for the Build
06:09 Unboxing the Components
06:47 Moving the Aquarium Into the Animal Room
07:38 Configuring the Sump and Plumbing
10:14 Overview of Hardscape Elements
11:06 Crafting an Arched Cave Hardscape
14:07 The Tank Cracked?
14:56 Lighting and Other Items
15:21 Mixing and Adding the Saltwater
16:15 Going to Tidal Gardens for Coral
17:11 Feeling Humbled
17:58 Collecting Corals for my New Aquarium
18:54 Going to a Fish Store in Ohio
19:33 Acclimating the Fish, Crabs, Snails, and Coral
20:18 Adding Life to the Tank
21:59 The New Saltwater Aquarium
22:33 My Thoughts and Experience Thus Far
25:30 Excited for What's Next
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Sorry about the hiatus last week! I had to finish painting and installing the floors, so we could get this tank in the new animal room. I’ve known about and been planning for this build for a long time now. I’m so excited to have finally done it, though! A LOT of work went into this and I really hope you enjoyed it. The journey thus far has been years in the making. I’ve hinted at it a good bit and some of you were onto my schemes well before 2020, so I appreciate your patience. There’s so much that I want to do and I’m planning for big things, so stay tuned. Also, if I could get a like on the video for FINALLY doing it, that would be cool. Have a great weekend and enjoy SerpaSquad!
Also here's a link to Fritz's video. Check it out if you want to see more! th-cam.com/video/oEEP6fv5jq4/w-d-xo.html
this looks awesome, thanks for making it!
Don't be hard on yourself. You are awe-inspiring, when it comes we are here waiting for your creations .
The Bob Ross of Moss.
Sweet aquarium
SPECTACULAR.
Can I just say that I love your humble approach to exploring saltwater aquariums for the first time. Even after being in the aquarium hobby for so long and after gaining such a large following on TH-cam, you are still so down to earth. No ego, no know-it-all attitude. I love that you are showcasing yourself as a student to saltwater here. Learning new things is one of the great joys of life, and I feel like this video is a celebration of that. 🐠🦀🐌
Exactly this.
Hear hear!
No you can’t say that
This. Best comment!
Very interesting noticed
as a scuba diver, i really like the idea of having your own slice of ocean right in your home. Clownfish are so fun to watch and play with!
They’re also a massive pain in the arse. I’ve had a breeding pair for 5 years now and they’re TROUBLE
@@happychappy27 Try dominoes,worst of all,like pitbulls
Absolutely 100% I'm with you, and they are delicious! mmhh =P
@@happychappy27 If I may ask you, why is it that they are trouble? What shaped your perspective on it? I am really curious and appreciate it to know more about it.
@@Kenny-yl9pc they start off fine as babies when they are males. When they pair up one turns into a female she becomes dominant and aggressive. My female attacks anything I put in my tank including my hand. They have small teeth too so the bigger they get they can draw blood. They know the soft bits that hurt the most too 😂🤦🏻♂️
Just a heads up for future tanks, in salt water its usually best to place the rocks before adding the sand. Lots of saltwater fish and other creatures dig around in the sand which can cause scapes to collapse if they arent on the glass directly.
They’re all epoxied together , so I don’t think it will be an issue. That structure is probably really heavy and stable .
But a good tip regardless
Just a few tips, always always always dip your corals before putting them in a tank, there can be pests and other unwanted things living in the corals that can easily be removed by dipping them. Also its best to drip acclimate everything due to the differences in water makeup from store to home tank. Also, not as important but I recommend that you place hardscape before sand so it doesn't fall when it shifts possibly injuring livestock. Last but not least, make sure all the things you add to the tank are reef safe as some animals could ruin your corals and cost hundreds of dollars in repairs, if you plan on getting an anemone for the clowns I suggest a rainbow bubble tip anemone as they are known for being safe and can be quite spectacular under the lights as there name implies. Good luck on your tank and happy reefing!!
Yes, I agree about the rocks being on the bottom. There are lots of digging fish that could make the whole thing topple.
@@parentingallies it can't really topple if it has multiple points of contact tho right? It's got at least 10 points in the sand?
@@kiki-drawer2669 less likely of course, but some fish can move a lot of sand, for instance jawfish, Diamond gobies, and pistol shrimp. They’ll go all over digging things up. I’d hate for the rock to slip and crush them. I’ve always placed my rock first then put the sand around it.
@@parentingallies gobies are sick
Another point with the sand I feel like it’s actually better to put rock on top of sand to try and avoid pressure points that might crack the glass. Just a thought 😊
This is incredible for your first saltwater tank. I can only imagine what projects are to come now that you’ve entered the saltwater world.
+1. Great first start, and the hard scape looks awesome. Well done
He has such an ability to capture nature scenes underwater. This scape really looks like he's just put his camera in the sea.
Amazing scape! I recommend emerald crabs. They're small and hide most of the time but as soon as you add food to the tank they make themselves known! They eat waste, leftover food, and even help control algae if you end up having problems with that. They won't bother the fish or the hermit crabs and snails as long as they're well fed.
I hope your next journey includes some dart frogs (or tree frogs!)
I will never put emerald crabs in any tank ever again. I've had emerald crabs on multiple occasions actively feed on Softies and LPS despite being well fed. They really seem to be a toss up
@@N7Narc0sis agreed, in my first (and so far only) reef tank, they literally mauled a pacific cleaner shrimp. i fed regularly and properly. i've heard similar stories as well, their temperament and reef-safe-ability seems to vary
@@oxapollyon9914 exactly my experience, they are not "reef safe" unless you can introduce it and keep an eagle on it to prove that your exact specimen will not eat/attack your other inhabitants including coral
@@N7Narc0sis it was different for me they didn't mess with my soft coral or lps but they did mess with my acros
I’ve been in the hobby since childhood (in my 30’s now) and I have to say this is one of the best hardscape arrangements I’ve ever seen. It’s so fitting and natural for a saltwater tank, it really feels like a scene you might encounter while diving
We don’t blame you for not uploading last Saturday, THIS IS AWESOME
The rock placement is masterful. The glue/sand trick adds the perfect touch, it makes the scene look as if the rocks have been there for eons. Your channel is delightful, watching you all do things you so thoroughly enjoy. Because of you, I harvested some moss from the yard and kicked my plant hobby up a few notches.
just wanna say its so cool to see you building a community with other professionals in the field. most times you just see hobbyists doing everything on their own but i enjoy seeing you make connections on this channel.
This is so great. I've been watching you for 2-3 years as a fish hobbiest. You brought me into the world of terrariums and I love relaxing before bed catching up on your videos. But I've have a reef aquarium for over 12 years and I never understood how you had not jumped into that world. I am SO happy you're doing this, I've always wondered how you'd approach corals the way you do plants. Please make LOTS of saltwater content!
Considering how awesome the previous one looked, your new room is going to look absolutely unreal when it is full :)
Thank you for taking us along with you! You really captured that feeling of joy when experiencing something new. I can’t wait to see how the tank develops-please update us regularly!
So awesome! I'm glad you stated that 100+ is small for saltwater. Too many people think little tanks are easier, which we know in the aqua-world is the exact opposite. Great seeing Nate in the video, I hope you do more projects with him, maybe even some POV narration while filming you work
IMPRESSIVE!!! Your approach to projects is so methodical & educational!!! The projects are amazingly beautiful & harmonious with the animals & plants!!! Bless you & keep good going Tanner!!!
🙏💕🐢🐍🐠🐌💕🙏
That looks stunning. Lovely job 👍
Such a beautiful start. I can't wait to watch it grow and thrive over the years. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you!
For a beginner this tank is beyond amazing and beautifully done. I think that tank setup would look really cool with SPS like acropora and digitata long term. Not the most beginner friendly coral unfortunately though. I'm super excited to see how this tank turns out. Happy reefing!!
Been waiting for salt water ever since you got the pea puffers!
Let's go!
My 90 g reef tank with 20 g sump has brought me more joy, frustration, energy and entertainment than all of my freshwater tanks combined. I'm so happy that you have branched out into the saltwater world. I can't wait to see your advancements.
This is so gorgeous!! I love how different the saltwater scape is from the freshwater ones, and how you gave just as much (if not more, as you learned) care into scaping and providing the animals with the best home you could!
Once again, mate, this is just stunning. I love how you've built in how you worked with Fritz to get the tank going. I've always appreciated how you approached sponsorship--mentioning what was provided to you (but that you'd be using it anyway) and things like that. But I loved seeing this, too--How you talked with them, and we got to see how excited they were. This wasn't just a mercenary thing. They clearly love you, love working with you, and were really just happy to be a part of your work. I've little doubt I'd feel the exact same way! You make this hobby seem so accessible and easy, even in a big project like this one.. I can't wait to get started myself. Thank you so much, again. ❤
I've kept saltwater in the past and it was so rewarding. Watching how someone with the creative touch that you have will venture into this aspect of the hobby is extremely exciting and I can't wait to see what happens with this and future saltwater/reef setups!
It's such a monumental step seeing your go from fresh to salt, the doors are wide open now! I'd love to see a zoa garden, Micromussa, and goniopora in your tank at some point in the future! In terms of livestock I think a goby and pistol shrimp combo would be awesome! 💙
Honestly, ive never truly understood the term breathtaking until this video. Getting to see the process and then the final spectacle, was truly amazing. Youre truly gifted, the tank you have created is incredible
I’m just super thrilled about this collaboration between Serpa design and tidal gardens. For real, i almost cried here. You two are my favourites, so that’s a dream come true 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Perfect timing! I’ve been planning out my first saltwater tank recently
Same!!!
Same for me 🤣
When I had my saltwater tank, my favorite fish were the flame angel, yellow angel, and blue tang. Stay away from triggers as they may feast on your coral. 😅Looking forward to sharing your reef adventure. Don’t become too frustrated. Go slowly with stocking and do frequent but small water changes.
This is going to be awesome. As you said, Saltwater tanks are a different kind of difficult to setup and run compared to freshwater and require a whole different learning process to become familiar with. I think you will really enjoy the challenge and all the different ways of accomplishing your goals. Salt tanks are incredibly rewarding once you get the hang of it. The dazzling colors and endless variety of amazing creatures will have your brain constantly fantasizing about the next "thing" for the tank. There is excitement around every corner and I can't wait to see the adventure unfold. Good Luck !
I am so happy for you, Tanner. I am overjoyed to see you try something new and have a great time. I’ve been watching your channel for years, and it just warms my heart to see you come this far. Take care ❤
Love all the ideas you create with nature.
You guys did such an excellent job. This is an absolutely stunning tank that takes scaping to the next level! Literally can’t wait to see what you do next in the saltwater realm. 👌🏻
I really enjoy it when people with the same hobbies and passions come together and work on an amazing project like this.
I really loved this video.
for someone who is in the hobby for decades and trying out something new, a humble and eager to absorb more knowledge attitude is very refreshing
That hardscape looks fantastic, Tanner! And it's super cool that you were able to get help from Fritz and lovely coral from Tidal Gardens for this. You obviously put a lot of care and consideration into your other projects, and that has certainly helped some beginners, so I'm glad you were able to get that help here as you begin something new. I can't wait to see what you build in the future.
As someone who has a couple salt water tanks (95 and a 90), I cannot wait to see how you progress in this side of the hobby. Super exciting and happy to see how you get into this!
Those Orange storms are beautiful!!!!! Best of luck and remember to not get discouraged, lots of up and downs in the saltwater hobby.
This was an awesome video. I could tell how excited you were to learn, how open you were to listening, and not just how much you care about making beautiful scapes, but how much you care about the tiny creatures inhabiting them. Good stuff!
The hardscape design here is totally amazing, some of your best hardscape design ever. This tank is going to look absolutely incredible as it matures and those corals grow in.
Have you considered adding any plant-like macroalgae in the main tank, in addition to the sump, to help with the nitrogen cycle and fill in the space while the coral are still small, or are you thinking you want to stick to strictly coral/fish?
Every Saturday I start my day with you and you never fail to delight me! I’m not into fish or terrariums, but I love watching you do it and you do so well at explaining things. This tank is lovely and those clowns are adorable! I’m really looking onward to watching it grow!!!
You are off to a great beginning in the saltwater side of the hobby! There has been many advances in the hobby and industry since I began keeping saltwater fish in the late 1960s. Best wishes in your new adventure! I enjoy keeping freshwater as well as Marine aquariums. There is always something new to learn! Take care.
Glad you jumped in! I'm particularly fond of nano/pico set ups, and started with a 3 gallon tank 15 years ago. Now I take care of a 1000g tank!
I'm loving the scape you've chosen, it's brilliant and absolutely not what I'd expect from a beginning reefer! I'm excited to see what else you do with the salty side, there are so many niches and environments that hobbyists don't emulate with their tanks, but are amazing sources of inspiration! Check out estuarine environments with silty water and lots of little inverts, and deep reef slope tanks with incredible large-polyped corals and bassletts.
Cool tank! I think you would love fairy wrasses, and I recommend taking a look at all the cool varieties. The Cirrhilabrus Solorensis (often called "Solar" Wrasse) is my fav. Cheers!
This is why you are my favorite creator, thank you for approaching everything with curiosity and humble attitude. So happy you have clown fish! They are popular for a reason. I can’t wait till I have enough money to set up a tank like this
What an incredible tank! That hard scape is just perfection. The coral, the two sweet clown fish, the snail and crabs, just gorgeous. Knocked it out of the park!
The tank looks INSANE!!!! So cool to see you branch out! Keep it up!
looks amazing. im so glad youve started id love to see your journey. it takes long to see some results but its worth it. my system has been running for 3 years and it always seems to get better and better each day.
The hardscape is an A+ design. It will provide tons of habitat for fish, and also excellent coral placements. Great work so far!
So happy you got into saltwater. I started mine in November, and think it's the best decision a hobbyist can make!
Time passing and years going by is always terrifying and depressing to me.
But the thought of seeing your saltwater hobby, and this tank, develop and grow, has me looking forward to the passage of time. Nice work!
Xenias (xenia elongata, soft coral)are so much fun. They are like a tiny tree and each branch ends in a tiny feathered hand that opens and closes in a rhythmic manner. They are super beginner friendly! Cant wait to see how you grow in this new avenue! Welcome!
i love how thorough you are in explaining your process and the steps you take. good stuff man
I so enjoy watching these videos. His calm voice and in-depth explanations makes for an involved and entertaining watch. And yes I am addicted.😊
What an awesome design for your first reef tank, you have so much room for amazing corals, definitely check out gorgonians, nudibranchs, and maybe a sea apple! So stoked to see how the rest of the animal room comes together!
You really took it all a VERY high notch up with seawater! Love it! Crabs, clams, seagrass, kelp, starfish, anemones, sealettuce. You can get it all, the ocean world is at your feet! Merry xmas :)
This is definitely one of my favorite videos from you! I can see all the effort that was put into this video, and it really shows in the completed build.
Crazy good timing on this video. I have been thinking of doing a salt water tank and yeah it does seem very daunting with all the RODI water and mixing salt but it all seems so worth because coral reef tanks just hit differently
I have been waiting for a long time to see you start up your first saltwater tank. Am very glad your finally getting into it, can’t wait to see what else you discover in the salty side. A whole different world in the saltwater hobby. You should try some bubble anemones, and definitely look into zoas. Some of my favorite corals
I love how positive you are! It feels like every video I leave smiling and having learned something new about animals
I've wanted one of these practically my entire life. Love seeing this come together
Can we get an update to this tank soon? I would love to see how it came together over the last few months!
This is amazing for your first tank! I am yet to set my new tank soon and I feel way more motivated to go for it. I think you'll love mandarin dragonets because they have wonderful character and are a really cool addition to a tank. Although you'll need time to cultivate copepods and amphinopods to feed them because theyre picky eaters. Good luck and can't wait for the next video!
Yeah, Tanner is definitely a motivator. I used to maintain a lot of fresh water tanks, but never a salt water one. I'm always intimidated by it.
Just GORGEOUS!!! Your hard scape is perfect, your coral choices beautiful and your fishies…too adorable for words!!
You’re an amazing young man and your dedication to giving it your all..and it shows!
Great, great job honey!
Masterful design. Your are one of the gurus to me in this hobby and I am already excited for your future reef tank projects.
It would be great to see some Zoanthids and Mushroom corals! They come in all colors and combinations, but also can be bought solo or in small clusters of 3-4. Also, they are probably the easiest and hardiest corals out there to care for. But you definitely need to get a Rose Bubble Tipped Anemone for your clown fish, it will truly bring out their personalities. In the video you can tell they are searching for one to call home. Goodluck!
It's beautiful, Tanner! The corals are stunning! Saltwater tanks take more effort to get started, but they aren't too difficult to maintain. I've had many over the years. Have you considered adding sea anemones since clownfish are symbiotic with anemones? It would add another element, they're really beautiful, and they have great movement which you mentioned is what attracts you to one thing over another.
As someone who loves the oceans and the animals that live there, this was an amazing video to watch. Can't wait to see what this tank looks like months from now.
I grew up by the ocean and now live aways away from it. Its always been a dream of mine to have a marine tank so i could bring the ocean home to me. This looks so amazing and it most definitely will grow out!
Does anyone else feel like this video just isn't Serpadesign?
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the video and I'm excited to see Tanner finally dip his thumb into saltwater (pun intended), But the vibe of this video is just so.. different? The zoomcall, the prank and all the meeting up with other people feel so out of place. It's almost like some big corporation just bought his channel and is trying really hard to feel authentic. I get that you're trying to show that you're still learning and all these people are trying to teach you, but to me it's just feels like these other guys are just putting up a show instead of being authentic and teaching you. It just doesn't feel like a true Serpadesign video. Again I'm not trying to hate, I still enjoyed the video. Just stating my thoughts.
Out of all the saltwater builds I've watched, this is by far the best. Thank you!
So glad to see you doing what you love and expanding your knowledge. You set such a good example for how to begin a new hobby/Learn new skills/and expand on current knowledge. Good job! 😁
You are such a talent at what you do, I cannot wait for you learn about this new world and create the most beautiful reefs and scapes!
I love how the hardscape turned out, it looks like an alien creature with legs that slowly crawl across the sea floor. My old school had lots of salt water aquariums (we had a great science teacher) and I remember how mesmerizing watching the anemones with clown fish darting in and around them was. I look forward to seeing this build mature and when I hope one day I can make something like it, maybe I should ask my old science teacher for help. Love the video!
So cool! I love the pair of clown fish, they're so fun to watch! I also like the snail and crabs, hermit crabs are so smol and cute, and the coral is nice and calming to look at. Thanks for sharing!
Stunning tank! My Dad has a salt water tank and sometimes it is nice to know your not the only one obsessed with aquatic life.
Long time lurker, long time saltwater keeper, you did MARVELOUS. My favorite corals are still and have been since I started mushrooms, zoanthids and palythoas, and fireworks cloves
I will probably never have the money, space or discipline to have a saltwater tank myself so seeing it on this channel really makes me excited !I love saltwater fished and setups
I love this! I was collecting stuff for years for a salt water tank but moved from Florida to Oregon and had to sell everything. It was sad but I'm back to Florida and this really makes me want to try again. For now I'm planning to have a 20 gallon fresh water. Really love your videos and they always inspire me to do the things I love~ Thank you always for your fantastic content!
So happy we get to see your world slowly come together down there, looking forward to all the amazing things you're gonna build man! you deserve this.
It's gorgeous! 😍 I love the purple and green, and all the arches and platforms! It looks cohesive but naturalistic
This is so excitimg and how cool that you had all these connections helping you out! I am looking forward to seeing how the corals grow!
waiting until this tank is full of more colors! This is awesome! I am too afraid to start saltwater but I am happy you started yours! Will always keep on following this tank!
I absolutely love the way you documented this, super well done Tanner 👏
Dang I told myself I would probably never get a saltwater tank but after watching this video I want one too! I have followed you for years and one of your videos is the reason I set up my first freshwater tank and became obsessed! I now teach people about aquariums and even got a degree in Aquaculture. Thank you for what you do and keep up the good work!
Very exciting! It'll be amazing to watch this tank mature and change over the coming years
Thanks for all the cool videos, my dude
Great video Serpa! Can't wait to see it evolve! Thanks for sharing your new venture with us!
it’s cool that people can be total experts at something and beginners at something else! it makes life more fun
I love how he never screams or put some loud music. It's just a normal personal, chilling out making these amazing vids.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hardscape!! And would love to see more crabs of all different varieties, they're fun little critters. Looks amazing as always!
I'm so amazed of all the aquariums you have done Tanner I have been watching your videos since you done both ponds at your other house and by watching you and others when I get another house I'm planning on getting aquariums some fresh and saltwater tank so now that you got a much bigger place I will be glued to my phone to see your next build I wish you so much luck on this journey 💜💜
Welcome to the world of salty aquariums! For your first tank, it looks amazing 👏🏻 😍
I love your stuff, so relaxing to watch, I like to sit down and truly watch you, some youtubers ill play while at work or doing task, but not you.. i pay full attention and find time in my day to sit down and unwind with a couple of your videos. Youre an incredible engineer and aquascaper. You and you art deserves full attention
Awesome! I could sit and watch this tank for hours.
I can't wait to see this tank a year from now that thing will be a show stopper! Keep up the great work!!!
I don't know how I got here, but I've been on this channel for about a year. I don't know if I'll ever dip my toes into this hobby, but man do I enjoy watching you do what you love!
that footage near the end looks majestic, the lighting and coloring the tank just pops, wow
You’re art will be my joy to behold for many years Tanner! Serpa Squad love 4eva🎉