TOP 9 QUESTIONS FOR A NATURAL AQUARIUM

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • FATHER FISH expands on the most frequently asked questions to setup and maintain a natural aquarium. Questions are in the time stamps below:
    VIDEO DIRECTORY
    00:00 intro
    00:20 questions questions
    01:00 How do you set up your basic natural tank?
    02:50 Should live plants be in the tank?
    04:30 How many fish are good for my tank?
    06:00 How much should you feed your fish?
    06:30 What is a food web?
    07:40 Where do I get a food web?
    08:20 Why are leaves important?
    09:20 What is the research project on leaves?
    10:25 How do I clean my tank?
    11;24 When should I change the water?
    12:40 Remember! Life depends on death.
    12:20 When should I clean my tank?
    14:15 What kind of filter do I need?
    14:53 How do I cycle my tank?
    15:30 Can I have a natural aquarium?
    16:40 What kind of lighting does my aquarium need?
    17:00 If you have more questions comment below.
    18:20 Please comment, like and subscribe.
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Komentáře • 653

  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish  Před měsícem +3

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  • @gilbertreinert
    @gilbertreinert Před rokem +156

    I would just like to say that I’ve gained more knowledge and insight from a handful of Father Fish Videos than the hundreds of other CZcams videos I’ve watched! I will certainly be watching the rest of your content and plan to place a few orders to purchase some of your plants and soil. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge, God Bless You!!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +20

      God bless you Gilbert. I hope to keep churning these ditties out for another minit.

    • @claytond6898
      @claytond6898 Před rokem +1

      Agreed and subbed 👍

    • @deborahpeterson9045
      @deborahpeterson9045 Před 11 měsíci +1

      AGREE!

    • @rasabernota445
      @rasabernota445 Před 7 měsíci

      Amen, Gilbert! Me, also. What a blessing Father Fish is.

  • @nharrison81
    @nharrison81 Před 2 měsíci +6

    It’s never boring listening to information from someone who enjoys what they are doing to help you what you enjoy doing.

  • @hendywijaya3213
    @hendywijaya3213 Před 10 měsíci +48

    No, father, your lectures are not boring! I could even listen to them for hours.. I even watch your videos throughout the sleepless nights. I love them! Please, don't stop teaching us the importance of the natural way of fishkeeping

    • @TonyettaPerry813
      @TonyettaPerry813 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I could sit through one of his lectures twice a week easily. I do. Much more than that 😂

  • @andrewderksen3342
    @andrewderksen3342 Před 9 měsíci +21

    I did the 'Father fish ' method
    I put the whole tank together including fish from day 1
    And didn't lose any fish 👍

  • @NEnigma777
    @NEnigma777 Před 3 měsíci +10

    I was so skeptical of your method at first. I remember thinking, “Potting soil and sand in the tank? That’s filthy!” I can’t tell you how much happier my fish have been since I got rid of all the fake plants, filled the tank with real plants, and added soil and sand. I had a minor problem when I first did the sand because I didn’t clean the play sand enough but I just drained all the water (it took a while since it’s a 40 gallon tank) and now the water is beautiful, the plants are thriving, and my fish are so much more active! I thought they were healthy before but omg, they are in heaven now! People! Please listen to this man! He is absolutely correct about adding soil, sand, and plants! I also discovered I was over feeding, so that also contributed to the huge ammonia spikes. He literally had a video for every issue you are having with your tank so check them out!

  • @stevethompson9007
    @stevethompson9007 Před rokem +68

    I'm a plant pathologist by qualification but also a horticultural agronomist by profession - 23rd year doing this after 6 years of academia . Gotta say the 'natural' soilfoodweb approach to tank set up makes so much sense instead of relying on massive chemical and filtration inputs to control water quality and thus plant and fauna health - especially the dirt / soil substrate approach. Thanks for all your posts and insight and communication skills to get the messages across. I'm in the UK BTW so your voice is heard this side of the pond too. Cheers and best wishes!!!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +10

      Steve. Happy to hear from you. We have a research team working away on these issues on our FATHER FISH SHOAL channel at Discord. Please join us and meet the team! discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

    • @stevethompson9007
      @stevethompson9007 Před rokem +6

      @@FatherFish Thank you sir.

  • @MrBigscarythingy
    @MrBigscarythingy Před 8 měsíci +24

    This is not just exceptional aquarium wisdom, it's a philosophy for life

  • @Anp8
    @Anp8 Před rokem +53

    You are a wonderful person father fish, I set up a aquarium for my 75 year old mother and she adores it so much, shes had this aquarium for 20 years, I loaded it with a thick soil under sand, with plants, Rotala, Val and Crypts Thank you father fish for all the help, She loves your channel.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +11

      Thank you An. Please give your mother a big hug for me.

    • @sparkdrive2900
      @sparkdrive2900 Před rokem +1

      20 years, thats huge achievement. Can she still do water changes though?

    • @jodyrudd1831
      @jodyrudd1831 Před 10 měsíci

      You don't do water changes.

  • @vipinpandey9713
    @vipinpandey9713 Před rokem +29

    Father Fish, we are fortunate to have you. You are real Father Fish. You have changed my perception totally. Your every words are mind opener for me. Thanks for your most valuable guidance that everyone can do. Only thing they need to trust. I HAVE FULL TRUST ON YOUR WORDS SIR.
    I have great respect for you Uncle "Father Fish".
    Really you are ......Great....

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      Wow, thank you My Hobby. My advice and thoughts are based on my personal experience.

  • @gryaznygreeb
    @gryaznygreeb Před rokem +18

    As a young man who wants to study biology and keeps 30+ house plants and 4 fish tanks, your approach makes a lot more sense to me. This is how you truly create a mini ecosystem - which is what I want to do - not have living decorations. I am extremely excited to see that research paper as I have been diving deep into tannins and leaves that are safe for aquariums. I have been wanting to replace the beginner blue gravel in my first aquariums for several months now, I think I may try your soil and sand approach in that tank and expand it to my others if I have success. Thank you so much for these videos in a world bent on selling us as many aquariums products as possible that really are not necessary.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      Грязный Гриб , please join us on FATHER FISH SHOAL at Discord. discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

  • @stevewarren4813
    @stevewarren4813 Před rokem +6

    I love your "boring videos." I'm sure that you have answered those 9 Questions a few million times, but thanks for answering them one more time.

  • @rusty8735
    @rusty8735 Před rokem +31

    Anyone who owns an aquarium should be Subscribed to this channel thank you for the important Knowledge Father Fish, I’m from south florida east side so I get all the freshwater lakes and ocean full of life, i always collect my own sand rock water fish etc. it’s what make the hobby so exciting for me

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      TJ, I lived in SW Florida for 32 years. I know exactly what you are saying. I will forever miss the magic of catching pygmy seahorses.

    • @dwarfhernandez6636
      @dwarfhernandez6636 Před rokem

      @FatherFish Is duck weed covering the top of my tank ok?

    • @yahya_176
      @yahya_176 Před rokem +1

      @@dwarfhernandez6636 no don't get it fully covered your aquarium....!!

    • @NotSure876
      @NotSure876 Před rokem

      Haha, I find it amusing too when people ask how many fish can go in their tank. There’s way too many variables to answer that and if that’s their question, they’re not ready for a tank IMO

    • @rusty8735
      @rusty8735 Před rokem

      @@NotSure876 who said that?

  • @dominickvp70
    @dominickvp70 Před rokem +7

    Father fish, the one the only the legend 🏆🌟🥇

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      Hey Dom!

    • @dominickvp70
      @dominickvp70 Před rokem

      @@FatherFish where do I buy the material so I can place under the sand and have my fish tank last for years with nutritious.. dirt mud ???

  • @rylanblack8571
    @rylanblack8571 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I struggled greatly with my aquarium for a long time. I was taught on countless water changes and bare bottom tanks. Constant problems and death.
    Once I decided to create more natural scapes for aesthetic reasons, I quickly learned that the water changes and fussing seemed counterproductive.
    Once I left the tank alone (I didn’t even move plants, I just let everything do and behave as it pleased) I watched the tank ever so slowly begin to balance out.
    I am learning so much from you, thanks for all your valuable knowledge!

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 Před rokem +20

    This was not boring. Not at all. It was very informative. I really enjoy the Q&A videos. It shows that people are wanting to learn about the hobby and are asking someone they trust to give them the best answer. And it also helps the ones who are to timid to ask questions or the ones who were given wrong advice from people who think they know it all. I digress, sorry. But yes, please do more Q&A videos.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Awesome! Thank you Cathy! I enjoy doing this on live stream but it reaches far fewer hobbyists. Thank you for your Support.

    • @cathyhendrix7552
      @cathyhendrix7552 Před rokem +2

      @@FatherFish I'm looking forward to seeing more of these. I'm not a big fan of live feeds. Sorry to say that. It makes me feel bad to say it but I much more prefer these types of videos. So I'm tickled to hear that you'll be making more.☺️

  • @rajshreedhakde8510
    @rajshreedhakde8510 Před rokem +6

    Father fish,
    You talk spiritual and scientific at the same time.
    Words of wisdom.
    I am glad I found you.
    Thank you.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +5

      AH! Rajshree you are wise to see behind my words.

    • @rajshreedhakde8510
      @rajshreedhakde8510 Před rokem +2

      @@FatherFish Thank you.
      I am very happy to receive your reply.
      I set up a dirted tank. Nano one. Three months back. Now I want a large one. But I had some doubts. After going through series of your videos all the doubts I had got cleared. I am trying to learn fish parenting since last one year. I felt that water change every week is a hyped thing. You cleared my doubts about soil, filter, water change, fish stock, plants. Almost every required thing.
      Thank you so much.
      It's very nice to have this conversation with you.

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Před rokem +9

    I’ll be setting up my first aquarium in decades and first ever planted tank. Before I became disabled I was an avid terrestrial Gardner. I’m so happy after decades of no digging in the dirt to find I can plant an aquarium! It will be 15 gallons, with nano fish and Corydoras. Great video!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +5

      Wonderful. Delighted to get to know you and your new tank.

  • @leem200
    @leem200 Před rokem +12

    By the way you are not boring. I hear you loud and clear, and I do not have to back track to rehear what you say. Wonderful presentation and vocals. Thank you so much. I love it a living book on fish tank care. You seem to have so much knowledge on it and I love learning. Thank you for this. Peace! I set my other tank up except for the mud but sand and rocks I did. This one I am going to go to the lake and get me some mud. My yard is sand, I live in Florida. Haha! Been years since I had a fish tank. I am so excited. I find it relaxing and I could watch fish for a very long time. Had to give away my tank for I had no heart to sale in when I did foster care. One little guy I had loved a head connection to it. I have not done foster care since we adopted two at 15 yrs old and now they are grown and off to life's adventures. So, I have missed having a tank. Peace!

  • @letsgrow2
    @letsgrow2 Před 7 měsíci +3

    This fellow has made me build my first planted tank , people out there miss guide you a lot making it difficult to have a planted aquarium but with help of father fish it's just easy and simple... Thank you Father fish my fish are now happy any breeding 😊

  • @porkyvonchop6458
    @porkyvonchop6458 Před rokem +5

    when im just starting ive encounter lots of problem, just dont give up and listen to father fish 😁 it will work out dont rush nature. now my tank is balance and i just 25% water change periodically.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      Yes Porky. Trust nature and enjoy.

  • @djs4Him25
    @djs4Him25 Před rokem +6

    Subscribed! Your personality is contagious. I can feel your love through these videos. I'm 34 but I want to be like you when I grow up!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +3

      Thanks Daniel. You do not have far to go. Just keep that lovin spirit.

  • @jaymilo8425
    @jaymilo8425 Před rokem +4

    I was in the hobby as a pre teen I guess you could say but it was basically 55 gallon tank plastic plants killer fish and bad decor...fast forward 30 years later and me and my girlfriend have a fish addiction and have watched all the videos with all the expensive products and must have chemicals but I knew there had to be an easier more natural way so I youtubed natural aquarium setup for plants and I got lucky and found your channel! I'm now starting the process of converting all 8 of my tanks using your method and can't wait to have fish the way God intended.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Bravo Jay./ Join us on DISCORD - link below - and post pics of your tanks. Get advice and bragging rights. Make fishy friends.

  • @michaelhall3321
    @michaelhall3321 Před rokem +4

    Totally underated channel

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +3

      We are getting rated. Up up and away!

    • @EireFirst2024
      @EireFirst2024 Před rokem

      Industry doesn't want us to know michael.. They just want to sell us crap & have us do it WRONG.

  • @JTCT371
    @JTCT371 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I had my aquarium built before I came across your channel and really started listening. Deep substrate, Fluval Stratum for plants....alot of wood so put a couple of Nerites to jumpstart things...One passed, and in its death, and not related to the Nerite, I had eggs come in on plants and now have quite a few baby snails doing their thing. Also little white worms, which I dont believe are planaria...but I've adopted your approach... dilute polluted water while going through the nitrogen process. Im doing nothing else. I track parameters, Im not feeding the snails anything extra. When my aquarium can no longer support them, they will die off....and they will rise again when needed. Ive handed the reigns over to nature....and this is because of this channel. Thankyou to all at Father Fish!

    • @jingergrundy6649
      @jingergrundy6649 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi there.
      What kind of wood did you put in your aquarium? I'm trying to set up mine. Thanks

    • @JTCT371
      @JTCT371 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jingergrundy6649 I sent a response but it seems that it failed to post

  • @adalbertofrugoni1981
    @adalbertofrugoni1981 Před rokem +11

    Thank you so much FF 🙂
    In less than 20 minutes you've sum up the most important topics of your method (and likely the knowledge of a life).
    Your vids deserve to be spread as much as I can. 🙏

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +3

      You're very welcome Adalberto. Thank you for your continued support.

  • @vinceanand9827
    @vinceanand9827 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you sir! You always give the most valuable advises!

  • @xan77
    @xan77 Před rokem +4

    you are a wonderful man, you remind me of a very dear aquarist, from whom I bought fish and plants 30 years ago. God bless you

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      So nice of you Chelan. My most precious friends were fish shop owners.

  • @briandixon4931
    @briandixon4931 Před 8 měsíci +3

    ❤❤❤❤ i have to take my hat off for you. You speak the truth .A store owner told me the same thing .Thanknfor the wisdom and educating us out there . I have not change water over 2 years all i do is add tap water in the tank when some water evaporate i have plants and everything you just said .

  • @pawananimus
    @pawananimus Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you father fish you are a lovely human being and have deep insight about life itself.thanks for being there.

  • @TheDISSHonoredOne
    @TheDISSHonoredOne Před rokem +5

    Before I found your channel I did so many things wrong, now I do most stuff right, still make mistakes and still learning. Thank you for teaching and sharing what you have learned with us Father Fish. Natural is best like you share 🐠🐟🐠

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Great to hear! Keep on learning.

  • @splitcanerods1
    @splitcanerods1 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I've never heard anyone explain any subject (for that matter) with such clarity! I've kept fish from a kid and i've learned plenty from your videos. You must have helped thousands of people in the process. Many thanks from the UK 👍

  • @paulgallwey8394
    @paulgallwey8394 Před rokem +2

    So glad I came across this channel.

  • @MsBonsai2010
    @MsBonsai2010 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This channel is too good ❤ Thanks for sharing Father Fish 🐠

  • @susansanford9846
    @susansanford9846 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great thank you for your time on teaching people how to create a natural aquarium .

  • @mach389
    @mach389 Před rokem +2

    Some of the best advice out there.. thanks for another great video

  • @darrenward5978
    @darrenward5978 Před rokem +4

    Can I take water from ponds and lakes for my fresh water tank.

  • @sadcake7639
    @sadcake7639 Před rokem +1

    what GREAT information!!

  • @raventhomas3998
    @raventhomas3998 Před rokem +7

    I have learned so much from you, Father Fish, over the years.
    Mostly the simplicity of the natural tank and to ENJOY your tanks.
    Thank you.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Raven. You are very kind.

  • @andreiiorgoiu5495
    @andreiiorgoiu5495 Před 8 měsíci

    This guy is a genius!!!!

  • @Brosef1974
    @Brosef1974 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your channel . Hello from Australia 😀

  • @dianasuckling4475
    @dianasuckling4475 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fantastic advise....3 years into my tanks. They are awesome...but wont clean them so much now....makes total sense...thanks 😊

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 Před 2 měsíci

    What a wonderful man! 😊

  • @richardmulder9751
    @richardmulder9751 Před rokem +4

    Father fish...whis you the best...❤

  • @jeffcarpenter6306
    @jeffcarpenter6306 Před rokem +2

    I love listening to your videos. I did sign up for Discord. I saw some other videos that said the dirt gets old and needs to be changed every two years. Now that I am listening to your advise I am not worried so much. I will be changing out my 20 gal in a week to be a natural tank. Thanks for all the knowledge you share!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Without the sand the dirt becomes depleted.

  • @audrameyer9558
    @audrameyer9558 Před rokem +3

    Hello there Father Fish. Happy New Year! Excellent info as always 🤗

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      Happy new year Audra! Thank you very much.

  • @jasimanees9492
    @jasimanees9492 Před rokem +1

    Great video father fish!

  • @clairefaie5816
    @clairefaie5816 Před rokem +5

    I had an aquascape planned for my 2nd tank but now I'm scrapping that idea and trying a natural aquarium. I love this idea so much. Thank you for all the info!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Keep us posted on Discord. Pics and vids please.

  • @raymondco2225
    @raymondco2225 Před 6 měsíci

    Father fish is my mentor
    Love your video 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @susanshepard4688
    @susanshepard4688 Před rokem +4

    Thanks FF, I love this all natural approach to Aquarium keeping!!!

  • @blancaivonnemontanorodrigu3706
    @blancaivonnemontanorodrigu3706 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I just love your information, I started my first aquarium for me and my 4 years old boy because you inspired me. Thank you so much!

  • @grannydeez13
    @grannydeez13 Před 29 dny

    Thank you father fish 🙏

  • @lindataylor8302
    @lindataylor8302 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      My pleasure Linda. Thank you for your support.

  • @TheKopsfanclub
    @TheKopsfanclub Před 5 měsíci +1

    A breath of fresh air.

  • @sghettinona
    @sghettinona Před rokem +6

    Thanks, Father Fish. All the Best to You in this new year! Stay Safe & Take Care. It was good to see you 😊

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      Same to you Sghetti! We are gonna have fun this year.

  • @thelittlethingsinlife239

    Love this channel

  • @ownup440
    @ownup440 Před rokem +4

    I’ve learned so much in such a little amount of time from you. Thank you father fish 🧙🏻‍♂️🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐟🐟🐟🐟

  • @rachelmcguire4959
    @rachelmcguire4959 Před měsícem

    I so enjoyed this tutorial Father Fish . I learned so much and it all makes sense. I’m so excited starting my fish colony. Thank you again. 😊

  • @RaceSmokie
    @RaceSmokie Před rokem +1

    thank you FF 🐟🐠

  • @johannenslin4136
    @johannenslin4136 Před rokem +3

    Thanks FF.

  • @IsabellaM._
    @IsabellaM._ Před rokem +2

    Thank you, and God bless you, Father Fish 🐟

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      God bless you Isabella. Thank you for your constant encouragement.

  • @ASMRkiddo
    @ASMRkiddo Před rokem +5

    Another great video thanks! After my 38 years in the hobby, I still got excited by your channel, knowledge and enthusiasm and learned some new things. You remind us how unnecessarily over-complicated (not to mention expensive) modern fishkeeping and methods have become and the simple pleasures of keeping aquaria. I'm looking forward to setting up my first natural aquarium very soon after watching loads of your videos in recent weeks. Please keep them coming 🐟🐠

  • @abrahamnutrition
    @abrahamnutrition Před rokem +2

    Poke your dead fish down in the sand! Wow!!!! I am 58 and have kept fish since I was about 10. I was always taught to pull that dead fish out as soon as I could. I am so thankful to have found you, Father Fish! I can't wait to convert my tank. I also just joined Discord.

  • @kdr1048
    @kdr1048 Před rokem +3

    Best channel on you tube. Amazing. ❤️🙏

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Wow, thank you Kevin! You have helped me keep going.

  • @reynoldvictor88
    @reynoldvictor88 Před rokem +1

    Hy sir, i am watching your videos and today i restarted naturaly my fishtank. Tank you for your help!😊

  • @eringrey9297
    @eringrey9297 Před 4 měsíci

    This is fascinating!! I set up my dirt tank tonight and have 2 jars marinating. I’m so excited to not do water changes and see this tank evolve 🥰

  • @Desmond000007
    @Desmond000007 Před rokem +4

    Looks greeeeaaaat FF! You're the man! 🥳🍁🐠🦐

  • @bearsroar9135
    @bearsroar9135 Před rokem +2

    😮thank you you are a wizard I had a tank that thrived but sadly died years ago I have two new kittens I'm getting into the hobby you answered everything that went wrong with my old tank thank so much sir my cats thank you too I have a natural tank that doing well

  • @DZSabre
    @DZSabre Před rokem +4

    Thanks for providing your guidance. I first became interested in the whole idea of natural aquariums over 30 years ago after reading a book on benthic fauna. For some reason, I only pursued that in my water garden. This year, I am setting up my first all natural aquarium and watching these videos has convinced me that I can go with my gut (and what I learned from my watergardens) to ser up a healthy South American Pencilfish blackwater aquarium.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      VERY exciting. I had a pencil fish black water system in my shop. It was remarkable./. Please join the FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord and share your tank.

  • @WhiteCottages
    @WhiteCottages Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @regosilver1147
    @regosilver1147 Před rokem +3

    Your videos are getting better visual quality everyday your doing a great job

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Rego. We are getting some very good help.

  • @brettwilcock3341
    @brettwilcock3341 Před rokem +2

    Thank you.

  • @xray4326
    @xray4326 Před rokem +3

    Hi FF! Glad u r healthy and well. This video is absolutely amazing! Aquatic husbandry 101.. Tq for the knowledge. God bless u FF ❤️

  • @adkgaladkgal1799
    @adkgaladkgal1799 Před rokem +1

    Invaluable information, I can't thank you enough. I have to wait until the ice melts. Here in the mountains, we don't go near the water 'till the end of June. Hopefully May will be warm. I hope. We still get snow in April. I can't wait to set up my aquarium. Right now it has water and a sponge filter, Thank you

  • @HorizonBroadband
    @HorizonBroadband Před rokem +3

    First! Food Webs are important. Great information as always

  • @codyopenacc
    @codyopenacc Před rokem +2

    You are amazing Father Fish! Everything you say makes so much sense!
    Has anyone got a link to that research paper on the leaves to use in certain areas? I'm in Australia and very curious

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      It is in publication and should be available as a pdf in about a month.

  • @davidrix804
    @davidrix804 Před rokem +3

    I can listen to your lectures allday long,so fascinating,take care now👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @lambchoppyboy
    @lambchoppyboy Před 10 měsíci +2

    Your wisdom has changed my entire view of life! I can't wait to make a bowl for my betta. By the way, you guys would love reading about Terrain Theory vs. Germ Theory! Will free your minds from fear.

    • @Mr.aquarena
      @Mr.aquarena Před 9 měsíci

      Bettas need a minimum of 5 gallons. Please research

  • @kyleingram976
    @kyleingram976 Před rokem +2

    Hi, Father Fish. I really enjoy your videos--they are very informative and enjoyable to watch. I have four soil-based aquariums modeled after your system. One is for alligator snapping turtles, so I cannot put any plants into the substrate. However, I have several floating plants and have never had any measurable ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates. Also, the substrate is a little over four inches deep, and I run a large sponge filter. All of the fish and the turtles are thriving. Thank you for all of the information you have provided. I was always told that turtle tanks require massive amounts of cleaning and constant water changes. Thanks to your help, my water parameters are rock-solid stable. I look forward to learning more!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      Excellent Kyle. Turtles are omnivores and will eat plants. Floating usually works well.
      Good job with the tank. Would love to share it on FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord. discord.gg/szj4Gzfm

  • @neklang9020
    @neklang9020 Před rokem +3

    Thank you father fish I'm learning from your videos😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @laurabilger8910
    @laurabilger8910 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hey Lou. This makes complete sense!! The aquarium hobby has it all backwards & wants us dependent on buying products to TRY to "maintain" a tank that has been stripped of what mother nature has perfected. This same wallet emptying & destructive method is also used in the lawn "care" industry. Rake up the leaves (which is fertilizer) , then use chemicals to replace what we were instructed to take away in the first place! Wood mulch around flower beds & shrubs blocks water & other important nutrients, etc. Then we have weak grass & plants that attract more pests & diseases! Then we buy MORE toxins to combat those problems!

  • @1989filip1
    @1989filip1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much.
    I live in Germany ,Stuttgart and I make a Aquarium with soil,sand and many plant just like you say.
    I have some dirt from a creek in the near.
    Thank you so much for your advice.
    Good bless you.

  • @madebykm
    @madebykm Před rokem +3

    Very informative video Sir, thank you 🙏

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Thank you KM. I would like to collab with you.

  • @robertfiorito9888
    @robertfiorito9888 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for the channel and info. I recently joined your discord. Today I built my first tank (20 gal) per the guidance you provided. I used worm castings as my soil. Tomorrow I add the fish 🙂

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Welcome aboard Robert! Be sure to watch the Beginner videos on YT and Discord.

    • @robertfiorito9888
      @robertfiorito9888 Před rokem +1

      @@FatherFish Will do. TY

  • @hannanirina1529
    @hannanirina1529 Před rokem +5

    Happy New Year ! These tips and facts surely need to be on every new aquarium keeper's watch list.
    Update on my 6 gallon with potting soil ! The terrestrial Pennywort from my grandma's garden has adapted and sent up new aquatic leaves to the water's surface. Got 4 sunset platies that always swim up happily to greet me. Even the flat ramshorns have rapidly exploded in number. I don't mind them, they help with shifting those hard to reach corners and getting algae off leaves.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +3

      Excellent Hannan. Good job with the pennywort. Sounds like you are enjoying your tank.

  • @andybilakshow260
    @andybilakshow260 Před rokem +3

    I've been using your information on aquariums for a few videos now. It all makes sense. IMagine that~!
    Only difference, I'm putting this additional logic in my aquaponics system. There's little difference between the two.
    I currently have (4) 20 gallon tanks with 4' towers flourishing~! Tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, swiss chard spinach & strawberries. No vegetation in any tanks. Only about 15 plants per tower. NO sand biomass dirt / sand base either. 🤔 I been thinking of ways to incorporate this natural filter but I think I'd better not touch it. I made my bio filter using landscape fabric rolle tightly around the incoming pipe in such a way the incoming water has to go through all the layers. Thus trapping most fine solids. This filter is up to 1-1/2" x4' tall. Thank you for all the help you're providing those who seak logical practice.

  • @Marco-fn6kg
    @Marco-fn6kg Před rokem +1

    great stuff!

  • @beyond2809
    @beyond2809 Před rokem +1

    Your videos are so affirming for me. I setup a 20 gallon long and decided from the beginning to try and make it is natural as possible. I started with an aqua scape and then let the plants take over. I trim them from time to time, but I never vac the substrate and let it do its job. My next tank I'm going to attempt filterless and no water changes (just top-offs). Your videos are inspiring me!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      You can do it Beyond 280! Come share your journey with us at FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord. discord.gg/szj4Gzfm

  • @KarunakaranNaresh
    @KarunakaranNaresh Před rokem +1

    Great video .

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Naresh. I need to talk with you about a new video.

  • @JOSnTHELORD
    @JOSnTHELORD Před rokem +1

    Love your channel🎉

  • @brucemilbury2060
    @brucemilbury2060 Před rokem +5

    Love the Father Fish Method!!! Would be great if you had dedicated tanks of the method where plants are not yanked out and sold. Emphasis on presentation on a few tanks would be nice since you have over 190.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +4

      Coming soon! We will be creating a tank at SUPER CICHLIDS in Dover, Del.

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Před rokem +2

    You’re describing the kind of tank I’ve decided to build…based on months of research…I feel validated!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +1

      Delighted to hear it Sharon. Keep us posted. Join us at FATHER FISH SOOAL on Discord. discord.gg/szj4Gzfm

    • @sharonkaczorowski8690
      @sharonkaczorowski8690 Před rokem

      @@FatherFish I will…thank you!

  • @Mrgasman1978
    @Mrgasman1978 Před 8 měsíci +1

    you are a blessing. truly. i ve been dealing with ammonia problems before discovering your channel. I switched to your method and just magic happened. my question is: in my 10Gallons tank, how many leaves should i introduce? i mean generally, should i cover the whole bottom? or should just i put 4 or 5 leaves, just to give microorganisms a food source?

  • @SandraSmith-hv3mv
    @SandraSmith-hv3mv Před 7 měsíci +1

    Father Fish, bless you! Your videos are a God-send! SO thankful to have found you. About a month ago I set up a 10-gallon tank for my ailing betta fish in what I thought was a beautiful dirted aquarium complete with aquatic plants but I'm pretty sure I initially filled it with filtered water. I also added a clown pleco a couple weeks ago to clean up the algae that had formed on the glass sides. Added to that I was having a problem with brown algae. All this was before I caught the info about just using tap water. Sadly both fish died two days ago--the betta who was never fully recovered (after 2 rounds of antibiotic in his old 3/4 gal. bowl), and my new pleco who never did eat any of the algae ( I did feed him a product I was sold 3 different days after it looked like he wasn't going to eat it.) Btw, I had dug up garden soil and used sand from an old sand box in the backyard for my aquarium. I also somehow missed the info about using humus/wet leaves. Looking back, I can see I made several heart-breaking mistakes and now I'm left with the decision of whether to completely start all over, or just change most or all of the water. Please help--I need some advice! My betta who was gifted to me was unfortunately bequeathed to a novice fish keeper who never really took the time to research how to best care for him:(

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před 7 měsíci +1

      The formula for setting up a natural system is in the Shoal. Join me and my fish keeper friends there to learn how to create this wonderful environment. discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

  • @ralphdupre357
    @ralphdupre357 Před 11 měsíci +1

    New Sub here, thanks for the wisdom! ☮️❤

  • @rolandoyuson9236
    @rolandoyuson9236 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Never bored w/ur lecture sir,i learned a lot,i do now started my 1st planted and dirted aquarium..looking good after two weeks...just added 3 neon tetras after my 3 local goldfish on the 1st day i started it...im still following ur videos and still learning a lot...wiz i cud perpect it and be the next father fish in the phillippines...

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před 6 měsíci +1

      You can do it. Only one rule. Never quit!

  • @ociana
    @ociana Před rokem

    Golly! Not boring at all.

  • @kathleenbronson9849
    @kathleenbronson9849 Před rokem +5

    Father Fish...thank you for your generosity in sharing your years of experience in keeping healthy fish. Your videos are life changing to the hobbyist community.
    I am interested in buying your soil supplement. Do you ship to Canada? Thank you!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Před rokem +2

      Yes. I do ship to Canada. Shipping is 20. Go to www.father.fish to place your order. I will contact you about the extra shipping.

  • @jenniferbunker2757
    @jenniferbunker2757 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your videos ❤ I could listen to you for hours. Question how could I do this with a chiclids tank ?

  • @heinzscherbarth984
    @heinzscherbarth984 Před 5 měsíci

    Danke für die Präsentation des Videos, ich Benutze Eiche Holz von der Eiche und mache eine Sud davon und mache es in Aquarium und es funktioniert Super, Danke für die vielen Tipps Grüße aus Deutschland