Blackwater Aquarium Setup for Bettas

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[@OvhanDevos]

The music was too soon, or too loud, made it almost impossible for me to hear you.
But this was neat, learned some new stuff as always from your vids, thanks!

[@grennyfell97]

Just got back into fishkeeping 6 weeks ago. I am hooked on Fish TH-cam channels at the moment. Loving it!

[@nada-ki3sh]

me too bro, every day, kinda sickening

[@veaperl8795]

I'm absolutely addicted to fish TH-cam!!! 🤪 I especially love Corys videos because he keeps it simple for the most part.

[@jamalwalker2104]

Me too

[@SGrayMe]

I love how it looks like the betta is regularly checking your work while the rest of the fish try to stay away. 😄

[@toystorygarage]

This is what they do hahah always inspecting

[@normandcass1113]

I added a piece of wood to my betta's tank yesterday. He was right by my hand watching the whole time and as soon as I took my hand out, he zipped around once and went into his favorite nook in the wood. it made me laugh.

[@Skylrrider]

So nice!!! Hope they spawn for you and you can get footage of their courtship. Truly magnificent when they are dancing :)

[@00believe000]

once i added sand like that and a clump fell on a minnow's head and it knocked him unconsious.. i was so scared for your fish. be careful cory lmao

[@john.t645]

I didn't know that was even physically possible

[@chickitapanda6503]

Idk why I laughed 🤣 poor thing lol

[@veaperl8795]

@@chickitapanda6503 don't feel bad..I laughed too..😳🤣🤪

[@mista8937]

@@veaperl8795 everyone laughed

[@BukitMan]

Still laughing

[@janikarhila9128]

Finally some proper blackwater content!

[@ccsorn]

I always go back and forth on Blackwater tanks, but this one looks great.

[@giannisaggelidakis4303]

I have olive tree roots in my aquarium for about a year now .It hasn't stopped releasing tannens and i dont think it ever will,plus it has a lot of character.Im just putting it out there for other fellas that would like this type of setup(also plecos seem to enjoy it a lot).

[@armyboybrodie]

Love the intro b roll, then rewinding it all back. Super cool!

[@HippieLee96]

Out of all the fish store tours and fish rooms I’ve seen on your channel, this is definitely on my top 3 favorite tanks. 👌🏻 outstanding job Coopy!

[@meatman2286]

The middle piece of wood looks like a bear growling. Tanks Looking good 👍👍

[@csquared6000]

LOL! I was thinking the one on the right looks like the Harry Potter sorting hat

[@jaketurbo]

Glad you tought the same thing, thought it might of been the 3am lack of sleep getting me lol

[@wotrulke5868]

I thought it looked like a pig looking upwards 🐷

[@chervaunbryan479]

I was thinking it was the weed 😂😂

[@brianjones3584]

Good one! I was thinking dolphin head

[@plcc07777]

Blackwater tanks are so cool.
I have my betta homed in a Spec V blackwater tank and he's thriving.

[@Mazoreo]

the middle peace of wood looks like a screaming dolphin, oh and great job looks amazing!

[@dholley1000]

I thought it looked like a bear lol

[@KGcichlids]

I like that aquascape Cory looks great and Old school techno music!

[@DannysAquariums]

Great looking tank Cory!
I hope they spawn!
Your fishroom is awesome, the wood looks great!
Keep up the good work guys!

[@margaretbarnett3416]

LOVE the scape!! the wood in the middle looks like a dog howling at the moon!!lol

[@madismenagerie6686]

Yessss I've been really interested in these guys and was having trouble finding good videos on them! Definitely gonna be a future project of mine.

[@catfishcave379]

I like the three pieces of wood. When it fills in and turns to blackwater it will look terrific.

[@matarese2868]

I've always loved black water aquarium, I have to try this

[@chervaunbryan479]

That sand is amazing

[@TriXxyMeowMixX]

Absolutely love this! Ive been wanting to do a setup like this for a few days. Now I have shopping to do!

[@Suilimani]

Love how the three pieces of wood look like roots of trees. Makes me think of amazon river.

[@ashleya792]

Loved this video! I'm always trying to get different ideas and inspiration for aquascapes, this was really fun to watch :) Thanks again Cory!

[@timothyboyce2162]

Just started the transformation of my 36 wooded tank to a black water and added leaves and a huge tree stump type wood that reaches the top of the tank and is held in place with a slab on top. I thought it would looke nice especially with the rainbow shark and danios

[@HeyItsCharlie]

I was just going to set up a tank like this! I’m happy you made this video, thank you!

[@cameronjames6795]

I have 1 large Indian almond leaf, a piece of small driftwood and some alder cones in my betta tank and when I tell you that the water is dark ... it’s dark. I’m currently trying to lower the tannins but my betta seems to like it so it’s not a problem 😄

[@RavenSaint1]

Albimas look very awesome and healthy. I'll have to remember this video to keep in mind the type of wood you used. Neons do well in a similar set up. I also did well with some cave breeding cichlids in a similar dark water tank. Which surprised me a bit as they were in the tank while I set up their own tank. Which was given to another set of dark water fish and plants.

[@reginemontero9637]

catappa leaves (talisay) here in philippines. my aquariums also filled with talisay or catappa leaves. happy fish keeping

[@caewalker9276]

With the right lighting tannin water looks great.

[@darkoleskovsek2558]

Good job Cody. The tank is gonna look awesome.

[@williamrowe1894]

*Corey

[@CupofLoffee]

what lights do you use to get the tank so dark? i wanna do the same! looks so good

[@wisdomunderstanding5468]

You can boil Fallen Brown oak leaves for tannin for those of you who don't want to invest in Driftwood and Indian almond leaves

[@HarryTheArchaeologist]

Love how you can see the fish already interacting with the new plant at 7:45

[@persephone_luna]

Betta fish! I love them so much because they are hardy, nano, and BEAUTIFUL!

[@brandonsheets1723]

Yessss the talkings on real fish talk podcast are finally on video for me! Great job on this one Cory and Jimmy! P.s. I got some of that aponogeton ulvineatus from you in the mail on monday, and it looks bomb dot com!

[@CrazyCatMan13]

Awesome tank! I’m in the midst of setting up a black water tank and hope it looks this good!

[@tomgallo395]

Love the tank set up videos! Hopefully there are more to come!

[@augoldfinger]

The studio is looking real nice.
I love the brown water tanks... Maybe some day for me. Right now I enjoy breeding my guppies, and have just two planted tanks.

[@savannam.7048]

Wow Coopy, the tank looks amazing! I have a semi-blackwater tank, working on it! Just added spiderwood (man..it's a struggle weighing it down... I soaked it for almost two weeks.. still needs weighed down) and I use catappa leaves and other things.
The only things I don't understand is, why the music at the end? I can't hear anything you're saying because it drowns you out. Other than that, fabulous video, great to see the process of some of these tanks!

[@CircularMirror7]

I see you too use home depo gutter sponge as a intake sponge. Great video.

[@AquariumCoop]

No, these are specifically made for aquarium use.

[@fishywishes8150]

Great video! Tank looks awesome!

[@karolfishtank]

Congrats on over taking Aquapros !! Lol
Good work
Another great video loving the podcast

[@MOODLEY1]

Amazing videos. All the way from South Africa. Keep up the great work.

[@kstryker22]

Been loving your videos so much -- been binging a whole bunch lately now that I wrecked my kids molly tank. :(
I need some advice ... Currently I have a cheap kit from walmart (again for the kids) and I am realizing that the intank filter it came with it not adequate. I bought an aquaclear 20 and some extra sponges I would like to setup (like you suggest on your optimization video), however is there any way I should switch them out? I had 6 mollies and only 2 are left. I did not realize it but I had super high ammonia issues (guessing it was related to poor bio bacteria. Any ideas?

[@deannesherriff3247]

Those betas are beautiful. I keep my shrimp in black water and my chilli rasboras love to gather under a floating catappa leaf. I hope you get some fry soon. 🐡🐡🐡

[@jamesg1425]

You da man Cory thanks for all the hard work you do

[@PolishFootballer09]

Gorgeous and informational. Amazing video!

[@888fluffy]

Strawberry bettas are by far the most beautiful betta. If you're into years of selective breeding for funky 'paint jobs' then you do you. But nothing beats nature's designs imo

[@PincheMigs]

Love blackwater it turned out really well!!

[@bunnybuns6638]

i have a very beautiful betta he is mostly red sone white and some blue in the middle

[@dlcsaquaterra66]

That center piece looks like a howling wolf's head.....looks great!!

[@JohonTheMighty]

can't wait to get a betta

[@cmaylene6787]

The video I watched previous to this one was a few years back and you didn't like the look of the darker tanks... I love them too!

[@ejbayabos6318]

Corey using tannins 😨😨😨 lol jk. Great video as always! Right on time too. Im actually thinking of making a blackwater for my aquarium

[@janecourtenay3676]

I asked my lfs about mopani wood and they seemed to think I would need to pre-soak it to remove the tannins. But I like tannins, so I didn’t buy any ‘cos I wasn’t sure what I would be buying.

[@PrathmeshAquatics]

Great looking tank Corey 👌👌👌👌👌 Awesome setup 👍👍....

[@roachclip209b-rad8]

I wasn’t going to subscribe but I’m always watching your videos and trust what your saying 👍 oh yeah how do I get one of those co op signs for my axolotl tank?

[@candioverhuls1003]

LOVED THIS!

[@villagersparky]

The music returns!

[@JesseDahirKanehl]

Love the intro!!! Please do more videos like that!

[@LifebyBrianAquatics]

I love how the betta at 05:35 ish is looking up at Cory's arm like, "WTF?!!" Hehehehehe, it's so cute.
Very cool scape, guys, well done.

[@bettablue2660]

I got my Mupani wood from you and I love it!

[@shesellsfish]

That tank is gonna be da bomb...awesome tanin rich tank.

[@gailschenk8802]

I love my dark water aquarium thank you for the tips 😇🙏

[@73Mooner]

Awesome Tank, I always look the natural look of Blackwater tanks!
Quick advice, how were you successful at keeping guppies and shrimp together? Any advise?

[@justinluttmer]

What pH do you keep the tank at? Also, I can't find the Super Sand on your web site. Thanks.

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

That music that suddenly started playing near the end scared me. It was so loud. And I kept hunting for the banner ad that was playing it. Then I realized it was in the video.

[@parachuteaquatics7233]

Wow that was an amazing video beautiful setup brother keep up the great work 🤘🤘

[@CJBlack265]

I've been waiting for this video since the RFT tank-off episode - Love it!! Shows how one can have a beautifully scaped breeding tank. Looking forward to an update w/betta fry and the plants all grown in.

[@AquariumCoop]

Sorry bout that, it got forgotten until we put it on the list of videos to be edited

[@CJBlack265]

No worries, I wasn't complaining - no negativity intended! Love all 3 channels!! You just keep being you and I'll keep watching - Following Thumper's mother's advice: "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"

[@Shelzbells]

Looks Marvelous Cory

[@swamptank7531]

Good job

[@setapartforHim]

What is a good filtration media for blackwater? Would a polysheet be ok?

[@NOOTSMAZDAS]

Great video. Love the bettas

[@fuzzwuzzy1]

looks like that setup was fish approved good job

[@carrieatkinson9850]

Ha! When I read this title I thought it said Blackwater tank set up for battles😂...and it looked like the thumbnail had fire!

[@AquariumCoop]

I can see that.

[@veaperl8795]

It turned out gorgeous and I'm sure over time it will get even more beautiful. I love the look!! Major goals for my own bigger Betta tanks. Thank you. Do you sell the sand you put in your tank??

[@sharpton2008]

I know this is a old video, and I hope you see this, but can you buy your sand online?

[@roseswitzberg2002]

What do you do if you're water is too black???thanks in advance.

[@AquariumCoop]

change some water.

[@lordcashmans6688]

Do you ship fish?

[@VanBurgen]

Noice! Love that tank.. i miss my Betta :(

[@fredlovegrove4312]

Love the video my question is can I put freezer dried bloodworm in a auto feeder

[@Kaylad8528]

Would love to see an update video on this tank!

[@protocolsavage8506]

I have a couple questions, if anyone would like to help. 1 I thought blackwater setups were supposed to be very sparse on plants. 2 how do you have a filter on the aquarium and still have tannins collecting, mine has a carbon activated filter and I can not keep the water discolored

[@tyyao5732]

Love your intro👍👍😀😄

[@veronicav2478]

Loving the tank! 😉👍

[@sameoldguy8617]

Hello! Need some help, please.
I added some angelfish (7) to my aquarium that already had Guppies, Platies, Ancistrus and Cherry Barbs. My cherry barbs dying one, by one...! Could it be agression?
They do not have fighting injuries, But they are always hidden, more than previously i think.
I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you.

[@bryanhoyos773]

This is pretty cool

[@samrahebi3638]

Great video Cory

[@jacksparrow9190]

Can i use as much catappa as i want in a 120 gallon tank????

[@ericromano4028]

Is there an update to this tank? I'd love to see how it looks after the plants have taken root, so to speak.

[@AquariumCoop]

In my last fish room update it’s in there.

[@cicco1838]

Awesome work bro thank you for video

[@RavishingRob]

What’s the best bottom feeder besides snails for a 15 gallon tank with 9 silver tip tetras?

[@kendrac5191]

Would live to see a video with suggested fish fie a backwater setup!

[@m.muvaffakismen1746]

good job... ı have a question whats the geological name of base sand

[@ankhanon4913]

Second piece is definitely a petrified sorting hat

[@giovalerio408]

Nice video..it really helped me...what kind of leaves do you use???

[@roughcutretrospect7235]

love the videos!!

[@ahickenhobbit]

Great video! I am fascinated by Blackwater tanks.
Do you have any videos on tank sizes? What you prefer and what's worth passing up?

[@209Control]

AWESOME VIDEO AWESOME TANK!!!

[@jcook9392]

I have bettas and platys in a blackwater aquarium...kind of by accident. Will my platys be okay?

[@AquariumCoop]

As long as the ph doesn’t go crazy low, yep. Platies are resilient.