ALGAE IS YOUR BESTIE

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ALGAE IS YOUR BESTIE
Trouble with algae? Maybe algae is not the problem. Algae is your aquarium's attempt to save itself from disaster.
Here are several solutions to your algae problem.
*More plants.
*Less food.
*Deeper substrate.
*Water changes.
But mainly, thank algae for taking care of your aquarium while you were AWOL.
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@B1gHagar 4 жыл бұрын

So, I've been watching several channels of younger fish keepers and all they say is water change, water change, water change. I recently came across you tank I love your ideas or should I say wisdom. I should have know to learn form an older guy who has done it all. Starting my first tank because of you.

@mrsbodeutsch 4 жыл бұрын

I just "found" Father Fish two days ago! Because of him, SO MANY questions I had about how my grandmother jet fish without even seeing to try have been answered. This is an incredible channel for this hobby and absolutely should be required watching for anyone who desires to do right by their aquatic pets

@KarunakaranNaresh 2 жыл бұрын

💜

@xray4326 2 жыл бұрын

This guy deserves more subs! I never EVER comment on youtube but watching this old timer encourage me to be more relaxed in this hobby. If u are new like me, u will face many stressful challenges like dead fish, plants dying, cloudy water, etc.. The amount of tips and knowledge he shared are PRICELESS! 1. Deep substrate 2. Feed less 3. More plants Father Fish, thank you for everything and I pray for your good health. 😄👍🏻 Lots of love frm Malaysia 🇲🇾

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob May from Malaysia. Join us on Discord: discord.gg/8DmmRE9Nq4

@xray4326 2 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Joined! Thank you 🥳

@NotSure876 Жыл бұрын

I somewhat agree but plants aren’t always possible, for example plant’s wouldn’t last an hour in my rift tank

@tylergrimes2693 Жыл бұрын

@Black Doug you might be able to find some that will survive in that ph but probably have to put a divider in to keep fish from destroying them.

@introtwerp 10 ай бұрын

@@NotSure876there's always over the top plants😊

@justinthillens2853 4 жыл бұрын

As long as it's not on my front glass!

@zimrianispresent8123 4 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

@@zimrianispresent8123 been missing seeing you in the mornings👋✌️

@zimrianispresent8123 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypaigeflynn4512 I got promoted at work and I am busy! I miss the live streams too :(

@Kitathegang 2 жыл бұрын

That’s where mine was

@lorihuber2047 4 жыл бұрын

I have the biggest crush on you Fatherfish! 🥰 I’m so glad you’re feeling better!!!! Please stay well and thank you so much for the great content!

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a real cutie with a crush to make my heart throb. TY Sweet girl.

@sagrath1982 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re ok! Your like the grandpa I never had. God bless you.

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sagrath. You are like the son I never had.

@sagrath1982 2 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish glad to hear that! I guess we’re family now 😊

@GarboAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

FF speaking facts right here. Every time I set up a tank algae comes in for about a month until the plants grow in and take all the excess nutrients. At night plants give off CO2 (CO2 in the water is turned into Carbonic acid (H2CO3)) and so the pH shifts towards the acid. They use the stored sugar as an alternative energy source to the light to perform the growing and 'burning' this sugar causes CO2 to be released. Meaning plants will grow at night and give of C02 for tomorrows photosynthesis period. Look at your dwarf lilies and banana plants before you turn the lights off, the plant will have grown many inches throughout the night. I call em "night growers" :)

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@simonpieman1653 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@alaskawood Жыл бұрын

I agree. Algae is a vital ingredient to a healthy tank. Many newbies get caught up with trying to have a spotless clean tank. I have found over the years that the more you mess with a tank, the more problems you will have.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

They do take care of themselves given adequate resources

@jeffreyboster6899 4 жыл бұрын

This algae thing is what I have been telling people for years. Algae is the best tank balancing tool we have available to us, it really helps the beginner. Thanks for listening!

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Jeffrey. Overcoming fear seems to be the most imprtant skill.

@normsish 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you father fish and keep yourself healthy and safe. ❤

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

TY Lady soto. God bless you.

@64simon 4 жыл бұрын

I used to always leave algae on the back wall of my aquariums looked good and fed the fish !

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I never clean the back and sides.

@joshuabarnes8585 2 ай бұрын

I wish he was my neighbor. I could have a drink and listen to the knowledge for hours

@LRBaquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Algae is Mother Natures great equalizer!

@ethicalhackerwhitehat 10 ай бұрын

Father Fish. You are one of the most amazing things that has happened in my life. Thank you so much for bringing my Fish hobby to level 99

@davidrix804 Жыл бұрын

Keep active father fish and you stay young and healthy👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

That's the plan David! Thank you for your encouragement'

@davidrix804 Жыл бұрын

Keep safe my friend and be carefull ok and dont over do things, father fish wizard👍👍👍😁😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

@@davidrix804 Bless you David. My days are peaceful. My nights are quiet. And God has blessed me with countless friends right here.

@ezwaters5847 4 жыл бұрын

Real talk, based on real experience. Love it! Such a refreshing contrast to the industry at large.

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Keeping it real. Thank you EZ.

@mujacko2002 4 жыл бұрын

grandfather.........i am so glad you're doing fine. Stay healthy....we need you for another 100 years. Super hugs.

@kevinpowell7948 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable FF, this is you at your best, you have a wonderful gift as a public orator. Glad you're better, God bless, people like you make this such a wonderful world ❤️

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. Such a delightful sentiment.

@berdear Жыл бұрын

Hello father fish, the other day I was in a river looking for plants. I found a floating seaweed, so beautiful that I have put it in my aquarium. Thank you for your teaching, you help me lose my fear. Thank you

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Another topic covered perfectly 🎯 in my journey of learning about a balanced Aquarium. It can be frustrating for a beginner when you're trying to dial in a new tank...then all the sudden you have algae growing everywhere. Your advice of a deep sand bed, feed less, and lots of plants makes lots of sense.. then being patient to let the aquarium balance itself! Oh I love that rock at the end.. that is gorgeous.. Very enjoyable and informative.. thank you so much for sharing!!👍🌱🐟🌿

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

TY MP. There is much to like about algae.

@btcbob11392 2 жыл бұрын

The " common sense " part is what most people are lacking. They want to just run to petco and buy a bunch of chemicals, and don't bother to think about what is causing the problem.

@marypaigeflynn4512 2 жыл бұрын

@@btcbob11392 🙌👍❤️

@Christiebalazs 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back! Wishing you Great Health Father Fish ...thank you for your time and wisdom 🙏

@janemarriott3389 8 ай бұрын

I too love algae. Thanks, Father Fish.

@GothmogImperishable Жыл бұрын

"c'mon in, I'll sell you some more". had me 😂

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

lol

@stevenalves9859 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing more of your amazing wisdom. So glad you are feeling better. Stay safe brother.

@kg2nc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I found your channel yesterday and I've been watching your videos one after another and enjoying them. Take care and stay safe.

@legaltenderradfem 3 жыл бұрын

Love you and wishing you good health Father Fish !

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

Bonjour cherie! Je t'aime aussie!

@edatx 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Father Fish!

@smileyone7589 9 ай бұрын

I love all father fish videos. So informative and to the point.

@damionmarkham9835 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wise words father fish . That stone seems similar to Texas holy rock but much more spooky . So glad your feeling better just in time for good Friday and Easter my friend

@lizzyanthus1 Жыл бұрын

Here's hoping you continue to be feeling better. Scary times we all are living in the last couple years. I'm hoping you and all of us avoid this 'plague' as well. Thank you for another lesson on fish keeping, and all it intails. Even though I don't have any tanks right now, it's still a great pleasure to learn. I absolutely love those rocks your friend collected! Yes, they are gorgeous! I love rocks anyway, and these are now top of my love list. :) Thank you for sharing.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too lizzy!

@lilianubia3648 4 жыл бұрын

Father Fish I just discovered your channel and I have learnt lots today, you have answered the questions I had and I will approach algae in a totally different way from today on, thanks!

@ratmiki4000 8 ай бұрын

Thank you yet again father fish.. Since I've found your channel, I have been absorbing all your fishkeeping wisdom, and i cannot thank you enough.. Just would like to express my gratitude..

@derrickfrancis9097 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you as well father fish

@Ministrator03 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing!

@TheAnimalPapa Жыл бұрын

Big 👍! Hi Father fish, another great topic and explanation! Take care, happy fish keeping and God bless! Papa! 😎🐠👍🙏

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Animal Papa. Nice to hear from you.

@Kdot_osrs 4 күн бұрын

Those rocks are beautiful. I wouldn’t mind one or 2

@leelwain01 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyable, informative and 100% appreciated. Many thanks.

@richardwalker6530 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you sir.

@keiththrasher2575 9 ай бұрын

You are amazing i been learning so much from you’re Videos and following a lot of new things from you and everything has been going Fantastic can’t thank you enough!🙂🙂🙂🙂

@cattenkoifarm2937 Жыл бұрын

Such a great wealth of knowledge, thankyou sir!

@Majesthiicc Ай бұрын

Yes!! I love having morning sunlight hitting my tank, I don’t mind the algae

@64simon 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear your feeling well

@MrWildNature 2 жыл бұрын

Your informative content is great. Thank you

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Wild Nature. Happy to have you on board.

@madfishdiva 4 жыл бұрын

This video went viral! Wow. Great information Father Fish!

@clemmahabir 4 жыл бұрын

I subbed today !!! 😇 Algea has grown on me since I've been in the hobby for many years and always learning about it. The look if algea IMO is a natural effect that looks good in the tank but black algea has caused many problems atm on my plants and tank equipment. I'm happy you explained this topic understandably for me but I would like to see this black algea type go. BTW NO one says God bless as much any more it was real nice to hear that from you..God bless you too brother Stay well and may the blood of Jesus covers you and protects you.🙌

@chopin999 4 жыл бұрын

omg....i like algae now wtf. what just happened

@Delehmes Жыл бұрын

😂

@jillparmenter4515 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@kevinbrown6769 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I hope you keep enlightening us with your knowledge of fish keeping

@rufusdanieliii9926 4 жыл бұрын

I thank you kind Sir!

@GoldfishCorner 2 жыл бұрын

Great points! I’m glad to hear your are advocating the rethink of tank algae! The more and more fish keepers realize to think from fish perspectives but not just viewers. I like the term “Algae Management” instead of “Algae Avoidance”. Algae benefits our fish and water quality, but we need a balance. Thank you Fish Father for sharing your experience and wisdom!

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Very true Goldfish Corner! Thank you for your understanding.

@jayzk3322 Ай бұрын

Thank you father fish for the info from nyc

@mancfishkeeper 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos Ive seen mate I'm going to do a tank with the information you have given and quote your channel on my video as soon as I get round to doing it... I love algae lawn I had it in my tanks because I over feed my guppies to make them breed and grow faster but I do loads of water changes like every 5 days or so... Thank you I'm going to binge watch your videos!

@harshithr7047 8 ай бұрын

Thank you father fish for your priceless advises. You helped me bursting lot of myths in my head. Big fan of you and your content. Your content is nothing but pure experiece so can be trusted blindly 🙏🏼

@evantampipi7121 4 жыл бұрын

Really learned a lot from you Father Fish. 😁 More power to you.

@nazeemsultan123 2 жыл бұрын

Father Fish. I can't stress enough how much I appreciate the knowledge from you. I subscribed. Thank you

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nazeem.

@bipolaraquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Always like to out compete the algae with jungle style aquariums .....great info my f2f see you on the next one

@angelaarden8204 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wisdom! 🥰

@ManxDaddy839 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel. Were cycling a 33 long for our Apistogramma Cacatuoides triple reds and now I need to go get some more sand. 45 lbs gave us about 3" I think another 20lbs should be sufficient. New subb. Great information. Stay well.

@shanesipple5185 3 жыл бұрын

*God Bless This Man

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you Shane.

@saw06c 4 жыл бұрын

Father Fish please stay safe we need you to stay healthy for us hobbyists

@dethdeeler3054 3 ай бұрын

i was really wanting an aquarium i find them fascinating and relaxing to watch and i was so discouraged by all the maintenence. I found your channel and it felt very encouraging to me so i gave it a try and it has been successful and very easy for me i barely have to feed them and i have done all your advice. i do have algae growing in it but, i am going to just put alot more plants in it and ill watch it go down thank you!

@meshugas4christ779 Жыл бұрын

I love algae specially in my sushi rolls it really flows with the curent, but be careful it can make your eyes rolled to😊

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Meshuga, well chosen. lol

@erichf8943 4 жыл бұрын

algae hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is of fish. 🙏🐟

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

YEAH VERILY!

@leehilton9932 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. We just did our first dirted tank lastnight, a 10 gallon. Its goin to be our birthing tank for our platties. They keep gettin picked on in the community 55 while their tryin to hide and give birth. We just pulled water out of the 55 into the 10 and a 6 in. air stone. Goin to have to do an update video on the tanks. Havein a snail issue right now thou. Stay safe and health man. Glad your doin better.

@walkingintheglory2892 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@gowrishankardhandapani9826 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice speech.....Very informative...thanks a lot

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@ruiacran4560 4 жыл бұрын

So glad i found your channel.

@JesemanuelRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

I had a hair algae problem, I tried everything to fix the imbalance in the tank but no success. When I exhausted all my options I replaced 90% of the substrate with high-tech stuff and that got me on track. I have not tried a "low-tech" aquarium but I'm looking to set one up. Thank you for the video

@phillymanpete 4 жыл бұрын

A truly brilliant presentation. Plain spoken and spot-on. Thank you!

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@dannywarner4128 3 жыл бұрын

I've been keeping fish for ten year and you are learning me things that I've experienced and said to my self people have algae scubbers and and lights to grow algae in a refugium. And like you say it's a good thing. I've just let the algae stave itsself out once its done its job cleaning the tank the algae recedes and will eventually disappear as it as got rid of the nutrients. I'm glad to here your well my friend happy fish keeping. Keep up the good work

@redsev4484 4 жыл бұрын

More of a problem when leaf plants get covered in different types of algae.

@-ChrisD Жыл бұрын

Such wonderful insight in these videos from Father Fish :)

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Chris

@Poker-ym8kv 4 жыл бұрын

You make your points very clear

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

and slowly

@philipjabra5185 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy and Dan from Everyday Fishkeeping....those 2 are basically the only 2 I listen to after being in this hobby for over 45 years...:)

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Dan and I should do a collab. That would be fun.

@philipjabra5185 2 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Agreed

@Lexicoyote Жыл бұрын

God bless you , I know I’m getting over the plague too. I Love Algea to .Great for my aquarium and food for my snails .

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@rufusdanieliii9926 4 жыл бұрын

"Well Boo"😂 good stuff

@gwdavidson065 Жыл бұрын

All my tanks are full lush and clear, I do have a little bit of algea occasionally but most of it gets eaten by the fish. I've learned that if you have enough live plants then you won't need to worry about algea.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Yes Gary. That is the fundamental truth of fish keeping. AND more plants mean more fish will thrive. It is all based on nitrates of course. The more nitrates the more plants. The next video explains it all.

@debbiec2663 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I am glad you are doing better. I recently found your channel and I love it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@varanaut1308 4 жыл бұрын

I love to have substrates with a mix of fine sand and larger chunks of rock and shells. The various sizes of the particles is more natural and keeps the pH buffered. Algae blooms saved my tanks several times and fish love green water.

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

agreed

@hannahsms3816 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been taking out algae and my plants have been doing terrible, when I buy more plants they melt. I think my plants are going to do much better now, thank you.

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@suman5492 2 жыл бұрын

It's a privilege to receive valuable information from an experienced person 🙏

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

We are proud to be first with this GREAT NEWS~!!

@piotrkulpa8034 9 ай бұрын

I get my first aquarium by accident about 2 months ago, at the beginnig I just want use typical home aquarium, easy to mentain, but also started watch more to get some knowledge an get here and now, I decided to set up my new aquarium mych later than I planned, till I learn about this what wise man saying. I want it be natural as much as it is possible. Thank you for sharing all this information, love this channel

@oliviamarsh6059 2 жыл бұрын

you are awesome!!!. pet supermarket suggestions your channel and I'm loving it. got to change my gravel to sand for more fish and more plants.

@FatherFish 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Great to have you on board Olivia!

@BushWackingHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

With all you're knowledge and only a year or two starting out with KZfaq I'm surprised there aren't more subscribers but that well come with time.. I love you're content and come here to learn everyday! Keep up the great work and stay safe!

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Now we are beginning to see our voice being heard more widely day by day. Thank you Cody for your confidence.

@lambshank8743 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks I set up a tank about a month ago and checked it this morning to find hair algae il chuck a couple more plants in there and I should have a bag of river sand I could put in 😊

@FatherFish 4 ай бұрын

Just keep removing the hair algae by hand and if you haven’t already, watch my video on algae.

@chatterbox2989 11 ай бұрын

People always look ,at my tanks ,going oh that's not good 😂 I laugh at them ,I've been watching you for along time ❤your content !!

@darrylmoore5847 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@TheSILVERFINGERr Жыл бұрын

I like algae, I understand the power of it in the tank. I hate it when it gets on the plants. I've had plants die because of it, mostly caused by my lack of maintenance. On my newly set up tank I'm only scrubbing the leaves and the front glass.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

You have inadequate plants. Plants drive out algae but they must be dominant

@jillclark4876 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found you! I love the way you put things!

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Nice to meet you Jill.

@pamelafredieu2923 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos, glad that you are better... I just set up 3 tanks for the first time and I a layer of soil with sand over it... I just found your channel and am excited that I did something good... phew... Thank you... my tanks have finally cycled but I am battling what someone said is "Hydra"... help???

@petercope-ro1pu 7 ай бұрын

hi i keep grazing fish that depend on algae so i dont want to be starving them of algae by getting rid of it , because i then will have to purchase food from a pet store so i agree with your system of a far more natural aquarium and will be following your advise thanks for a great video that provides me with answers i have been searching for a long time now . My only problem is keeping enough algae growing in order to not have to substitute it with boiled veggies all the time .

@matthewdunn1038 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and knowledge!! Been coming to father fish for a few years now.. wish I knew you had KZfaq earlier lol this is awesome stuff!

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I officially started building my channel September of 2019, A friend made some videos on an older channel many years ago. Those are now available exclusively for members.

@fload46d 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Father Fish. Had not heard of the deep sand bed idea. I just built a tank with the modern ideas of the volcanic soil substrate and also the sand in front. But I am trying to grow as many plants in it as possible before I put in the fish. The modern liquid fertilizers and root tabs are new to me but I think I was using too much of the liquid, like you say. Some plants are doing well but some are not. So I will keep experimenting until the tank is at least half full of plants. Thank you.

@FatherFish 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@alekjuskevice Ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@vaerthxaal 4 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel and it was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the helpful information. I have been struggling with algae in one of my tanks and unsurprisingly it is the one tank I have that doesn't have a lot of plants. Haha looks like it is time to get more plants.

@FatherFish 4 жыл бұрын

You got this!