Creating a Southeast Asia Blackwater Biotope Aquarium | Step-by-Step Tutorial

In this video, Pete demonstrates how to set up a stunning blackwater biotope aquarium inspired by the lush habitats of Southeast Asia. Follow along as he builds a natural-looking aquascape perfect for species like harlequin rasboras and other Southeast Asian fish.

Equipment Used in This Setup:

Superfish Scaper 60 Aquarium Set: Compact yet versatile for creating beautiful aquascapes.
Bogwood and Dark Moor Root: Adds authenticity and mimics natural Southeast Asian habitats.
Silver Sand: Provides a soft and natural substrate for bottom-dwelling species.
Mixed Botanicals: Includes leaves and seed pods to replicate blackwater conditions.
Manzanita Twigs: Creates structure and aesthetic appeal.
Oase Filtosmart Thermo 100: Reliable filtration with integrated heating for consistent water conditions.
Superfish Stainless Pipework Set: Stylish and functional pipework for a professional finish.

Why Choose a Blackwater Biotope Aquarium?

Blackwater aquariums mimic the natural tannin-rich waters of tropical forests, offering a calming aesthetic and creating a stress-free environment for fish. The Southeast Asia theme adds authenticity, making it ideal for species from this region like harlequin rasboras, gouramis, and loaches.

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[danieljaewebb]

This is pretty much exactly what I'm doing with my currently in use Scaper 60 when my new Scaper 90 arrives. Invested in the substrate from Blackwater UK too.

[Aquafinity]

Awesome scape! love the piece of driftwood in there.

[LushSaltyAquariums]

Cheers from my fish room channel in Chicago, where I am a subscriber to yours. I LOVE this scape and cannot wait to see the updates!

[Lukasz_Hebel]

Very nice set up! Southeast asian blackwaters are so underrated!

[raybro]

Only halfway through the vid and i know this is going to look fantastic,
Excellent i must say

[raybro]

Thats one of the best aquascapes i have seen on Youtube,
And i have looked at thousands over the last 5 years.

[Starfish]

Exactly the type of tank I'm planning on setting up next week. Thanks.

[myphotos]

Looks wonderful - perhaps some floating plants would add to the realism while also highlighting the wood that isnt submerged

How did you limit the nitrogen cycle to only a day?

[chrisweston]

Great video and content again. Really enjoying your videos.
Random question I have a 5ft planted rainbow fish tank and would like to invest in a better quality plant light. Currently runs fluval aqua sky light (was first one I found in that kind of size) some plants do great and others not so much. Do you have a light you’d recommend for that size. Doesn’t necessarily need to be budget just good all round preformer for all plants

[raybro]

I have just bought the same sand
Did u rinse the sand?
If not did you get much dust floating around?

[CrissyHellwig]

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[brandhark]

The 20 second graphical intro at the beginning might lose peoples attention, people have low attention spans these days lol. Just a suggestion to shorten it up. Great content though!