If You Think Your Fish Tank Is Advanced, Wait Until You See What People Did In The 1800s
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- The very first flat glass (floating glass) made windows for homes and fish tanks for parlors. The planted aquarium allowed Victorians, fascinated with the natural world, to bring that world into their homes. Aquarium societies achieved huge popularity. This was a wonder that could be kept in the home.
Fascination and learning followed this little glass box. It was not until electricity became wide spread that the aquarium began to diminish in popularity. Radio, television, and computers have all but replaced a fascination with nature with a reliance upon human ingenuity.
Father Fish wants us to make the transition back to an age of wonder where nature inspires us with its never ending mysteries.
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Victorians loved nature, how I didn't think about researching aquarium history before? And of course they only had natural aquariums, it's fascinating to think about. Thank you for the insight, Father Fish! I feel like the hobby is going backwards with the high-tech mania.
Is that a fresh or salt water dirt tank behind him?
The aquarium is a gateway to the world but also a box of peace. Peace we cannot get for ourselves
The 1800’s were actually in the 19th century.😊
Indeed!
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I now feel this feeling of pride knowing that I’m keeping a hobby alive from the Victorian era. Sometimes I get very overwhelmed and feel like I’m ready to just sell my tank and all the fish in it, but other times I look at them and feel very happy watching them live their lives. This hobby is tough but rewarding when you get it right!
I am 63 years old. I grew up watching my grandparent's little 5 gallon aquarium. It was, as you said, placed by a window. It has but a few fish and I was endlessly fascinated by them.
I have always, even as a very small child, been averse to the neon colors and alien decor in so many tanks of the '70's through today.
I always wanted my tanks to look as natural as possible.
I am so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you and all who contribute to the knowledge that you make available here
I believe modern technology and gadgets can't replace the joy of raising beautiful and healthy animals in our homes and this is why I love this video, however in many cases modern technology can be helpful for petkeepers around the world. There's balance in everything, even between nature and hightech, but yeah, nature is the bigger wonder and it will be always.
Sure, but an aquarium is like a little space station for fish. So... as you said the improved technologies - used well - make for better looking aquariums. Glad we're not limited to those bulky victorian metal frames any more.
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I never realized that fish keeping has existed for so long. This is amazing. The natural created world is something that is so amazing and beautiful. It’s fascinating to watch these mini ecosystems.
Great video, Father Fish! 🐡🐠🐟🦈
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Tip: Have floating and emersed plants with spring tails living in it. They reproduce a lot and some of them will be food for you fish. Pencil fish loves them the most.
Wow, brings back memories, when i was a kid, everything i found interesting in a lake or stream went into my aquarium and it thrived, i was doing the Father Fish thing without even knowing it, then in the 70's i started using more modern techniques of fish keeping, thats when i started losing fish!, over 60 years later, im back on track, thank you Father Fish
This was me too. Id catch and keep minnows and gudgeon from the local river. I could keep just about anything and would go many years without losing any fish. Didn't have any filters and did large water changes every week. I still keep things very simple
Excellent upload my friend 👍 Very interesting ❤
I love learning about the Victorian era and honestly i didnt even think about aquariums! Very interesting thank you so much for sharing
Thanks for a well produced, thoughtful, and delightful video! You have reminded this 73 year old aquarium keeper about some of the things that I used to see in the aquarium reference books of my youth! My own first aquariums, in the late ‘50s and early’60s, had metal frames, bottoms of natural slate, and were sealed with a a tar-like substance that never “cured” like modern sealants, but was always somewhat tacky and malleable.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I didn't know some things about this early era of the hobby. It makes me want to setup some Steampunk aquarium, but with silicone between the glass and frame. :)
agreed
@PaulZyCZ I was just thinking the same!
Wow, Father Fish, this video is delightful to watch. Nature fascinates me and looking at how the creatures can grow and find a balance in a resurrection jar or a fish tank has been a wonderful experience, even my husband catches himself staring at the tiniest creatures, the fish, and we both enjoy watching even the snails they are so much fun.
Thanks Professor,... I mean Father Fish! I appreciate all of your time and experience and for sharing. The retro fish tank designs were so nice. I have to say that since I started listening to you my tank problems have subsided, even in my "open-sewer" set up. I am setting up another tank and going dirty. And switching those guys to the new tank and redoing the old tank. Thanks for the magic soil, I took notes, but that is way easier! HAGD!
I agree about the value of connecting with the wonders of the natural world. I had an Indo-Pacific reef tank when I was a teenager and it was a truly unique and fascinating experience getting to see all sorts of critters going about their lives, from the first damselfish I bought to the starfish eating against the walls of the tank with their stomachs everted, somehow always sniffing out and catching the bits of thawed frozen clam I threw in the water, to the cuttlefish I had for a year, it never bothered or was bothered by my fish, they were all roughly the same size. The only troublesome tankmates I had were a blue damsel that are his fellow blue damsel (they were the first fish my parents bought for the tank, they didn't know they were territorial with others of their species, the pet shop employees should have told them) and a hermit crab that I had to take back to the pet shop because it cornered my yellow tang inside the conch shell it would sleep inside of and when I woke up in the morning the crab was eating the tang's eyeball. I loved the cuttlefish, it was my favorite, but sadly it only lived for a year, they have short life spans, like two years max and I bought it as an adult plus it was just a common cuttlefish, not one of the bigger species, so they typically only live a year, at best. Most cephalopod offspring in any given brood get eaten, so living a year is a long time for one of them. The coolest actual fish I had was probably the Mandarin goby, a psychedelic rainbow of a fish. The horny cowfish I had was really cool too. I had a pretty eclectic aquarium. I had a bit of live rock but I never got any actual coral, it was out of my price range, usually like $90 or more while my parents would typically keep the price under $50 during any given trip to the pet shop. The cuttlefish was a steal, it was only $30. I fed it shrimp, it needed live prey. Everything else could eat flakes, seaweed strips, or chunks of frozen clam or shrimp, even the turkeyfish. I was just a kid so I didn't have the best judgement about what to put in my tank, but luckily none of the more predatory species ended up attacking a tankmate. Weird that a hermit crab ended up being the most vicious menace.
Anyways, I often think about how nice it would be to get back into the hobby, but I don't think it would work with my current living situation, especially since I'm really poor. The best I can do right now is go to the local aquarium museum and watch nature documentaries about the sea. I wanted to be a marine biologist growing up, but dreams are fickle things, and rarely come to pass. I'm glad I got to have that experience though, definitely the best Christmas present I ever received.
FF you have reignited my interest in this hobby. Since I've found your channel I've set up 2 FF tanks, and I'm loving it. Thank you again for everything you do FF.
Glad to hear it!
You are using that science to bring attention back to nature. This is the only avenue I have to the outdoors, I'm 84 I grew up with my grandparents my Dad's brother was still at home when I was little in the 40s he made aquariums. They had ornate feet like some pictured, our cellar was a dirt one he built a big pond with cement and raised gold fish in it ...and one outside ..in the back yard ...he sold them and the tanks to the pet store down town, we also raised canaries in our back kitchen ..her parents bred canaries for the miners when she was little. Back in England
I started keeping fish when I was 20. I'm now in my 30's and have the largest tank I've ever owned (125 Gallons). My partner knew being with me would mean the fish would come with me. Its a total peaceful and relaxing hobby. You get to watch and see something that totally alien to the surface world. See the beauty of the other half of our world in a glass box in your home.
I think you've discovered the problem with society today.
I find i watch my aquarium more than my tv or phone (gotta watch Father Fish ❤).
There is nothing more beautiful than nature, and those who strive to protect it, and adapt to it, are the most fascinating people of all.
I have been watching so many Father Fish videos in the past few months since getting back into the hobby after a long absence. Your videos are so educational and inspiring and keep me pushing forward in creating beautiful and healthy aquariums in my home. Low tech and small nano style aquariums are my favorite to create. Thanks for all you do for the aquarium hobby.
Thank you for your kind note.
Its amazing the creatures that have evolved to be in all sorts if environments.
I recall how older glass panes had a lot of irregularities, so your view of the fish could be kinda whimsical like a bent mirror.
I loved this! Two of my main interests are nature and history, so seeing how people used to bring nature into their homes was wonderful. It’s such a lost art.
Aquarium Mania was a real thing. The Royal Aquarium and Winter Garden was fascinating.
A couple years ago there was someone who'd restored one of those old Victorian tanks, it was built like the round ones in some of the pictures in this video. I think it held about 120 gallons. It was beautiful. He even had it set up in a proper looking sunlit parlor.
Pawlik lab was the name of the channel with the antique tank .
On my way to take a look. I think they're so beautiful. Thank you!@@moutaintopfish1597
One of my favourite aesthetic moments in history was the Arts and Crafts movement which celebrated and garnered inspiration from nature. This movement supposedly gained such popularity as a reaction to the industrial revolution. People wanted to get back to basics and push back against mass production, soot and machinery of the big cities. I definitely see an allegory in today's modern life of constant virtual intrusion and automation, homogenous design and divorce from nature. I can already see evidence that people are burnt out and seeking out hobbies that pertain to nature to get back to our roots.
Ps I could barely wash my dishes this morning because I was squinting at my phone to get a look at those old style aquariums. If only I could have a beautiful big solarium like a I seen in Mount Stuart house. I'd get a beautiful brass aquarium made and light it with sunlight 😍😍😍
You are tuned in to the hope for our world. We could go together on one of those brass tanks. I saw one earlier available for only $18,000. I think we need to begin fabricating Victorian aquariums.
Oh Goodness. Congratulations on over 100,000 subs.🎉 That happened really quick.🎉 People must be looking to diversify and experiment with nature.I love experimenting.👍🙏💚🇦🇺
My goodness, those aquariums are beautiful! What an amazing learning experience. It is truly awesome and inspiring. Thank you, Father Fish :)
Love this video. I have been keeping fish for some years now, salt and fresh water. Although technology is out there for the hobby, I’ve chosen and managed to successfully keep fish the most simplest way, and just enjoy that small piece of nature in our own living spaces. Subbed!
Dear Sir, Our love and Respect for you. We are fortunate to learn from you🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
I used to watch Mr Rogers Neighborhood when I was a kid now there is father fish with that same relaxing mannerism 👌🏾✌🏾❤️
I'm a modest collector of vintage/antique aquariums. Really enjoy this. Thanks!
Those old fish tanks look so cool. I cant imagine what some of those stands must have weighed.
Loved this vid and the photographs!! One of my friends was in a clients house. He found a black iron aquarium not being used just put away in a corner. He asked to buy it and brought it home and put white tropical fish in it. It looked stunning. I an sending him your vid !!
I really enjoyed seeing the antique aquariums. Thank you!
The photography and editing
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What a wonderful video! In a few minutes, your monologue gave me a new appreciation of a hobby I've loved for 30 years. Thank you sir; you earned this sub.
Well said Father Fish
Profunda reflexão sobre a edificação pela contemplação da criação.
Agradecimento daqui do Brasil.
Fascinating video! Thanks for posting FF!
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Love this!!!! Thanks for a lovely history lesson. Beautiful video.
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@@FatherFish CZcams is it for me. No Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or other social media, BUT today I wore your hoodie with your face on it to my local fish store. No one had hear of you (surprising but not surprising) so I introduced them to you and your method of creating nature aquariums. Actually, every time I wear your shirt I get asked, “Who is Father Fish?”. My mom saw it and asked too. So I’m doing my part lol. Thank you sir!! I really REALLY appreciate your videos and all the hard work that you put into them. Be safe and thanks again.
So they got it right first time by adding natural substrate. I'd still rather watch my fish than TV!
Father fish deserves more subscribers!
I had no idea fish keeping was so old, I never really thought about it, thanks for the interesting video. Inspired me to take a break a little more to look at my fish tank. I care for it all the time but dont often just sit and watch anymore these days
I was born and raised in west Virginia. I moved to California with my wife and our son in 2007. I know these things you speak of with nature. And wilderness. I have been too busy just even trying to make something for myself,for my son. And I have never been so home sick, thank you for taking the time to make this video.and sharing.
Father Fish, you sound like one of those Victorian clergy your name so closely alludes to, and I appreciate it! I appreciate your willingness to confess the Truth of the universe on this Christmas as a fish-keeping clergyman myself.
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! Such an intelligent man you are Farther Fish. God Bless. And thank you for this video.
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Sweet video! Thanks for your nice job
Awesome video! I have almost 50 antique fishbowls, stands and aquariums! Victorian aquariums are beyond beautiful!
Would love to see your collection. Join me in the Shoal. Let's collab
@@FatherFish I’m located in Wisconsin but I can send you some pictures
This was a beautiful video., thank you FF
When I was young I had an aquarium that was supposed to be heated with a candle. An iron frame and the glas was held in with putty. It was leaking a lot in the beginning, but it worked. Goed times 😀
Never thought about historical side of this hobby.
Thanks my brother ❤
Wonderful lesson thanks father fish!
I had fish when I was younger and I do remember staring at the aquarium and watching the fish, so mesmerizing
Wonderful and Inspirational.
I'm so glad I have found you. Thank you so much for what you do. 🐟
This is such a wonderful video, made me think a lot of how I and generally people live today. Really inspires me to spend less time with my phone. Also, their aquariums back then looked insane!!!
This was Amazing, Thanks!
Shortly after getting interested in aquariums 2 months ago i looked up Victorian aquariums. I think manufacturers missing a trick not building replica tanks.
We have locally iron foundries in museums looking for diversity in castings, could make to slot in standard tanks.. Plastic would be cheaper.
exciting ideas. The creativity of the Victorians was in their individuality.
Considering the popularity of Steampunk it's a pity they must be all custom.
For those unfamiliar, Steampunk is a whole genre of art, music and literature inspired by Jules Verne and similar "visions of future" in the Victorian era.
OMG FF, I can't wait to dig up some pvc or cardboard tubes and making turrets. Am sure craft store will have some great things to dress the tank edges and create cool details. This is going to be EPIC! @@FatherFish
9:29 almost made me cry. very well done.
WOW!! I knew we aquarists have a history, but I did not know all of this!! Similar things happened in Victorian homes, when "home house heat" systems were installed. Before hot water and steam house controls - our forefathers' family's homes were heated by wood stoves, fireplaces, etc. and most of their home rooms (the parlor, bedrooms) would be almost to freezing. They grew many houseplants that we cannot now successfully: Freesia, Primula, etc. that require those temperatures. Then! The journeys to exotic lands to collect tropical plants and even fishes! These organisms were brought back to lands on ships using contrivances called Wardian Cases. The travelers thought that since tropical plants came from Hot and Heated areas, they needed "stoves" to return the specimens. The botanists and explorers and even Victorian folks kept the vegetative and fish kingdom discoveries "alive" in flat-glass enclosures, heated on their stoves, and sorry to say, "burned to death". So many species were collected and lost. Merry Christmas, Father Fish!!
great stories drtek. would love to collab
@@FatherFish Thank you! Yes! I would love to work with you!
This is just wonderful! Thank you for this ff☮❤🐠🦐🪴
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Very enjoyable, great video
Imagine a world without glass? Surely one the greatest inventions that never gets mention?
Love the tie boss! As we say in England - You look dapper :)
Thank you for sharing the history with us!
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Thank you. ❤
This is absolutely wonderful!!!
Best thing I have watched on u-tube, thank you!
History is a great way to capture
Beauty in all forms of life,,
We learn to mend mistakes,
Simplicity is a form of patients
So we are all blessed to learn
Our past and make a better future
For you and me and every human
Without merit,wonderful video
I learn of people who are right,
Godspeed,,)
Thank you for a lovely tribute.
I absolutely love this video. The topic excites me 🩵🩵🩵
wow what a great video thank you
Would love to get my hands on one of these ornate, antique aquariums.
Thanks! Awesome video.
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great video
Love this video.
The Brooklyn Aquarium Society inc is still around I just checked and it’s near me! Thanks for the great information
Loved this.
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Brilliant!
I have no idea how this popped into my feed buyt I love it. Father Fish owns.
This is the first time I have came across the channel and I really enjoyed the episode
Awesome history overview.
Good bless you and give you a lot of years and health, thank you because I am always learning so many things from you.
Now I know ! Victorian age aquarium. Thank you sir
I sold my "Water Queen " antique aquarium circa 1815 to the owner of Exo Terra reptile supply company. He has a Pet and Aquarium Museum.
Zoo Med. Labs. Guy has an aquarium museum.
Yes. Me too. Traded my 1895 little glass box to the same guy/
The Museum of Aquarium and Pet History.
Thank you. I just found the CZcams channel. I’m glad to know of its existence
Charming little video and I think there is certainly something to be said for maintaining an interest in nature.
I would disagree that societies fascination pivoted drastically, though. I think taking nature and putting it in a little glass box that you control for your entertainment isn't too different from industry and science.
I think for a lot of people, especially at the time, it was as much about human dominance over nature as it was the appreciation and wonder of seeing nature up close without leaving the house.
Certainly, those two things don't have to be entirely separate and can work together to make something better, like you said at the end.
So beautiful!!!
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Great info father fish
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Father fish is such an inspiration!
aquariums can be a wonderful method/tool for conservation.
you are wonderful,sir
I like it when you tell stories of your youth.
lol I remember the day Lincoln was shot....
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exactly, I just got home from the farrier when I heard the town crier...
What a great storyteller.
I feel like this goes with my last comment i left you that we continue to try to seperate ourselves from nature and what a shame it is in general. Great video! ❤
Well said!
Fascination and admiration of nature is an extremely new thing in human history.
For the majority of human history, nature was something to be scared of and avoid because it could kill you at any moment.
It wasn’t until survival became easy that people began to appreciate nature
Appreciation of nature didn’t really exist as a concept until around the 1700-1800’s.
Hollywood will tell you otherwise but it’s just not true
Before the 1600's people live among nature. Even towns were natural environments. It was not that they did not appreciate nature. They were part of it. There were some aspects that were frightening, like tigers and bears, but nature was their daily environment. Since the 1700s we have been trying to separate ourselves from nature. Today we have all but succeeded and in so doing have lost our comfort with nature as our true home.
I learned something today
Yet another awesome video, I wouldn't mind owning a tank from the early 1800s.
I love these . ❤ to own one would be wonderful. They have a whole different feel.
Preach, Father!
I find making things as natural and balenced as possible leads to the most beautiful results for the least work.. least after everything is balanced and good.
Well said!