The Simple Secret to Keep Your Aquarium Clean!

Рет қаралды 2,431,663

Күн бұрын

WHAT IS A CLEAN TANK?
FATHER FISH explains the basics of a clean fish tank. A clean tank does not mean constantly cleaning. It is not natural and upsets the fish. Think of clean as healthy. What will make the tank healthier? Father Fish has discovered many ways we can increase the health of our aquariums. Join him and the Shoal on this journey to finding nature in our aquariums.
FATHER FISH is an advocate for natural aquariums. His research over 25 years provides a wealth of information about the creation and maintenance of natural aquariums.
On this channel you will find scientific research as well as personal testimonials by countless hobbyists who have applied the Father Fish System and are enjoying its amazing benefits.
www.Father.Fish no longer exists. Our new web site is fatherfish.fish
The Father Fish store is at: father-fish-aquarium.myshopif...
Lots of stunning merch is in the store.
THE FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord is a wonderful way to meet and make new fishy friends as well as get the help you need. Join us at Father Fish Server on Checkout our store! You can buy plants, soil supplement, & more: father-fish-aquarium.myshopif...
24/7 live on Discord: / discord
This is a wonderful way to meet and make new fishy friends as well as get the help you need. Join us at Father Fish Server on DISCORD!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Is your tank hardy?
1:41 The Easy Part
4:27 Plants Deal
5:00 Most Difficult Part
7:45 Create Effortless Aquariums
8:30 Evolution of Natural Aquariums
10:45 Nature maintains itself
edited by @deadmanswill
All clips used in the video are for representation or visual beauty and there's intention of maligning anyone. We always use clips contributed to us directly on discord or clips released under the Creative Commons license on KZfaq or other platforms.
Clips from our discord members:
Titia's planted aquariums
/ @titiasplantedaquariums
Gills in the Grove
/ gillsinthegrove
Tank in thumbnail:
Nathanial Hendrickson
Clips used under CC license:
Crazy Aquarium Guy
• She is DEAD! My Fahaka...
Aqua Life - clean tank
• How to keep CRYSTAL CL...
Fish Room Bum - gunk • The Dirty Community Tank
jay vaghela Aap Gujrat
• Silver Dollar as well ...
sciencefix
• Observing Microorganis...
Brian Cumminger
• Vorticella compilation
MicroOnStream
• #5.1 Tardigrades (Goez...
Invertebrate Biology Videos
• Nematodes
• Copepods and thecostra...
• Tardigrades
Joey Slay Em
• MASSIVE XL GOLDFISH DE...
Feeding ALL my aquariums
• Feeding ALL my aquariu...
Joshua Jones
• Trial Lake Underwater ...
Don Fassbender
• Lake Superior Treasure...
Lee Chin Eng
reefbuilders.com/2017/01/28/m...
Amano
www.amanotakashi.net/bio/index...
Peace Nippon Project
• 8K NATURE AQUARIUM 180...
#FATHERFISH #deepsubstratetank #naturalaquarium #deepsubstratetank #naturalaquarium #plantedtank #plantedaquarium #fishtube #fishtank #fishkeeping #dirtedtank #walstad #foodweb #fishfood #naturalaquarium #deepsubstrateaquarium #balancedaquarium #selfsustainingaquarium #healthyaquarium #sandsubstrate #deepsubstrate #naturalsubstrate #naturalfishkeeping

Пікірлер: 3 100

@FatherFish 11 күн бұрын

Stem Plants BUNDLE SALE - Over 75 plants - 15 Species for $59! Limited Time OFFER so HURRY! father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com/ For Special Soil Supplements, Plants, FIsh & Merch in your country: fatherfish.fish/

@FutureRobert 4 ай бұрын

My aquarium was caught in between the war in Ukraine and all the fish survived because of your tips and tricks. Thank you Father Fish.

@alexn4255 4 ай бұрын

🤡

@SADUTTAQUARIUM 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully the war will end quickly and your fish will still be alive

@Bluebell20 4 ай бұрын

So glad your fish survived! 🥰

@Richiko06 4 ай бұрын

Praying for you and your fishes and that the war ends soon! My fish and I have faced almost being homeless until we found our place to live and I’ve heard my 10 gallon for 8 years that now houses my male betta Periwinkle!❤

@funstartsheretravel 3 ай бұрын

You don’t need filters?

@lukasgayer5393 4 ай бұрын

That´s it! After 15 years, I´m buying an aquarium again! Thank you for sparking my interest again! What a lovely day I´m having.

@richmoser1621 3 ай бұрын

Yep, imma try this this spring and dust off the old tank and try some guppies or back to the goldfish.

@zior8001 3 ай бұрын

Definitely agreed.

@hobbyhobbyhobbyhobby 2 ай бұрын

How's the tank going man?

@SexyTexas Ай бұрын

@@richmoser1621 I tried to mix guppies with other fish and the guppies try to make babies with everything until they get beat to death

@sarahs8426 Ай бұрын

Just started a fishtank again after 18 years. I love ❤️ it and don't know why I stopped!

@tinosmo1 10 сағат бұрын

I have worked at multiple fish stores and this man knows exactly what his talking about. Fish stores are more interested in you coming back to buy more stuff.

@NathanAnnandale 2 ай бұрын

When an old wise man says "Let me tell you something..." that's when I sat forward and really listened. He is absolutely brilliant! I've taken the same approach with growing indoors. Seems to obvious, yet no one does it.

@slicktmi Ай бұрын

Please elaborate on the growing indoors

@boogiedownforever Ай бұрын

@@slicktmi ha same page

@hungryghost23 Ай бұрын

😆..

@woken_token_2976 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a world of knowledge. He's the uncle or grandpa everyone wants to have

@hotshot3d Жыл бұрын

I beg to differ sh-sh-shogun!!!

@sheilamore3261 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he sure does know his stuff I’ve never heard anybody talk about have an aquarium like that that is awesome🥰

@NotSure876 Жыл бұрын

Lmao, you guy’s really believe this guy

@hotshot3d 11 ай бұрын

@@NotSure876 sheeple believe other just because they have confidence in how the speak or because they seem old and wise. They buy everything !

@ceber121 11 ай бұрын

Yesss!🤘🏽🤘🏽

@fletchoid 5 ай бұрын

My most balanced 55g aquarium ever had a bottom layer of Miracle Grow Potting Soil mixed with non-clumping, unscented cat litter, and Flourite; Capped with 2 inches of gravel. I heavily planted it, and inoculated with pond creatures from my wild Daphnia culture. After a month of running, I slowly added small schools of fish, every few months. After the first year, I hardly ever did water changes. I had to remove excess plants every few months and give them to friends. This tank ran for 12 years, until I had to move it to another room during a renovation. Biodiversity and balanced ecosystems require less intervention.

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

cat litter?!! wow,

@potatohead1423 2 ай бұрын

@@primesspct2 Unscented cat litter is just clay. Just make doubly-sure there are no perfumes or fake colors added.

@primesspct2 2 ай бұрын

@@potatohead1423 good to know

@pozzee2809 11 күн бұрын

My tank has only gravel on the bottom how would I add sand to my established 150 fresh water aquarium. It has been set up now for five years. I use FX6 filters and have a variety of fish with six clown loaches. We do weekly water changes and clean the canisters about every two months.

@sophiathiem6066 8 ай бұрын

I also had an aquarium as a Teenager and didn‘t clean it as ofthen as I was told to. I accidentially created a selfsustainable biome. It is so nice to Watch your video and get an explaination for the phenomen my Tank was clean, without cleaning it. My Fish ofthen became ill, after changing a Part of the water. So I Didn’t do it so ofthen. Sorry for Bad english. Greetings from germany :)

@ronalbanesi1594 8 ай бұрын

Ur English is better then some Americans. 😉

@haretauwhare5959 2 ай бұрын

Your English is mean! I’m on my way too making a self sustainable too! Can’t wait

@VS-q 16 күн бұрын

Same here. I had a fish tank in my teens years and it was fine. Now thinking to get one again and started reading about weekly water changes, fancy filters etc and I’m thinking OMG, I don’t remember doing all that and I definitely didn’t have that much money on all these products. Sand from a local dam, fish and plants from friends, made a 100L fish tank with my farther. No issues. Nowadays the world is so commercialised..

@joshuaheilman4664 7 ай бұрын

I put this video on last night, and my gf started saying “why are we watching some old man” I told her to just watch and listen and learn. You can just hear the experience.

@tgraham72 Жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration. My great grandmother had aquariums in west Texas in the early 1900's. She even had a small seahorse....all before she had electricity. Thank you for connecting me to her Spirit through this hobby. Your fount of wisdom and experience amazes me, but you sharing all of this so freely makes you an absolute gem of a human being!

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@tgraham72 Жыл бұрын

@@KnarBurger That's the thing with history: many don't think our ancestors were advanced enough to do many things. I don't know how my great grandma did a lot of things, but she did. I have learned that wisdom trumps technology every time. And I don't know how that seahorse did. We have lots of salts in our water and there were outdoor flagstone ponds, in a warm southern climate, so who knows. Still she inspires me and reminds me of Father Fish.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

@@KnarBurger I kept a pair of pygmy seahorses in a gold fish bowl for a year in 1949.

@tgraham72 Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Wow! That is awesome!

@tgraham72 Жыл бұрын

@@KnarBurgerI responded to you with respect even though you were acting like a troll. Move along now, or just argue with yourself.

@freshfalcon3996 10 ай бұрын

Where has this guy been all my life? He's fantastic!!

@mikeymacaque 4 ай бұрын

I lived with a roommate for about 5yrs. I had a planted 40g, he had a 120g saltwater. I did weekly water changes, he would change water multiple times a week and add/subtract nutrients to optimize his tank. Needless to say, his tank had 2-3 mass extinctions while my plants and fish were multiplying and I was giving them away to local stores. He finally asked me what I was doing, and I told him “tap water and leaving it alone.” Once he switched to a more relaxed approach his tank looked beautiful.

@Badboii21 3 ай бұрын

Saltwater fish only or coral ? Reef tank are more sensitive

@mikeymacaque 3 ай бұрын

@@Badboii21 it was coral!

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

That is what I have always advised people. Keep it simple, never over feed or over crowd a new tank, Seed that tank water with bacteria. Leave it alone and slow your roll. Add a couple 2 or 3 fish at a time, that's the hard part, we all get excited and want to rush the process, My sister had her aquariums, always overcomplicating and rushing in excitement. I have done the same and learned as I went.

@gustavom8106 Ай бұрын

just that tap water have clorine normally.. it kill the fishes hability to catch oxigen from the water with time or even with no time at all depending on how much water you put on with with clorine

@nathanbriner32 Жыл бұрын

I’ve come to realize you have to embrace what your tank is doing. The moment I stopped trying to mimic the real pretty Facebook and instagram aquarium posts my tanks started to thrive. They now look like the slice of nature they should look like, healthy fish living in a booming ecosystem. Amazing advice!

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Yep. Trimming plants is an unnatural act!!

@giftofthewild6665 Жыл бұрын

Mine was aquascaped originally but now it looks like an overgrown moss pit 😂 the whole bottom half of the tank is basically clouds of moss with other plants poking up through it 😂 not very pretty but it gives loads of hiding places for fish and growing areas for microorganisms.

@MacTechG4 8 ай бұрын

Shaggy jungles FTW, more natural, and fish love the hiding spots

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

@@giftofthewild6665 one of mine is that bad too! The fish love it though!

@chriskuaiwa8691 Ай бұрын

@@FatherFish Could we use sand from our local beach here in Hawaii?

@williamn7579 10 ай бұрын

I'm instantly interested again in aquaculture because of this man's knowledge and delivery. I can't wait to learn more! Subbed.

@FatherFish 10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@sharondimond7799 5 ай бұрын

I just got into freshwater aquariums within the past year. My doctor actually "prescribed" it for my PTSD and anxiety. It has been incredible! Unfortunately I did get off to a rocky start and lost quite a few of my fishies in the beginning but I'm eagerly learning and thankfully getting better. I still have sooo much to learn and I'm so thankful for your channel and others like you ❤❤❤❤❤

@telishacull2829 4 ай бұрын

I started because of my anxiety and I am now hooked. What helped me is joining fish groups off Facebook and I have learn so much and you can too.

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

My tanks literally put me a place of Zen, the rushing water is relaxing. My first advice is don't over feed, and don't buy too many fish at once, I find 3 months apart to be about perfect. it is hard to buy so few fish, from excitement. We all got off to a rocky start! I hope it is going well and you are healing up, I know my aquariums kept me sane for awhile. It is a whole world in there, your own tiny world. God bless and prayers. Oh! I pray for my fish too! Cant hurt?

@GRadvbro Ай бұрын

Glad you found a way to manage your PTSD. I love coming home from a long day at work to feed my fish. I sit there and watch for a while. I can even fall asleep lol. The sound of the water so peaceful. We all have had the rocky starts. Glad you did not get discouraged. Keep it up. I’ve got 6 tanks and 2 ponds now lol. 😂

@adambus77 5 ай бұрын

You are 100% right. I started small 50l tank in 2016. I add no chemicals; I dont change water (only add evaporated). There is a small simple pump with sponge filter. But I think the key is to keep relatively large amount of plants. They stabilize the ecosystem and control algae growth. I can enjoy Tanichthys fish that are reproducing and also small shrimps ang snails. Best wishes from Poland.

@johnmanrow2667 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning Lee Chin Eng. He kept the first reef tanks without filtration, using only live rock, natural seawater, and an AirStone. He was the first to successfully keep these reef tanks. Of course, it was helpful to live in Indonesia on the coast, with all the corals, fish, and other livestock. Also he had all the fresh seawater that he would ever need. I was given a copy of his tropical fish hobbyist magazine article about his natural aquariums that was published in 1961.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing John. He is one of many unsung heroes in our hobby.

@garrett3117 Жыл бұрын

Incredible.

@BenlshTracker 11 ай бұрын

Minor correction: Singapore is its own country! As a Singaporean i’m very proud to learn of Mr Eng! Thank father fish and mr manrow 😊

@dxq3647 Жыл бұрын

People have told me it is impossible, but my tank has lasted almost a year without me cleaning it at all. No pump, no heater, no filter, just as nature intended. The big aquarium industry that sells expensive products is a joke. Thank you for the video, Father Fish.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Excellent DXQ

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

My deep substrate is a CO2 factory.

@dxq3647 Жыл бұрын

@@pat-paterson I never used CO2

@weirdscience6820 11 ай бұрын

No heater for tropical fish? No artificial light would be good too.

@weirdscience6820 11 ай бұрын

@@pat-paterson I don't know what your living room temp drops to but inside our home, we still have to rug up in winter. Are you sure your cichlids would be fine if it's 15 Celcius. I had Cherry shrimp outside and I never saw them swim around like they did indoors. Might also be the mass of java moss in their way 😂.

@carlosbarajas382 8 ай бұрын

I haven’t cleaned my tank in about 7 months and the life is good and water is crystal clear

@ayeshaaawaan Ай бұрын

Please share your routine for the tank. Thank you

@dezyandco5855 Ай бұрын

That’s me as well. I have 6 tanks now, my biggest one so far is a 75gal. I just add tap water & water conditioner but never change it. It’s all planted too

@FloatingSunfish 8 ай бұрын

What an absolutely delightful old man! You can tell he really loves his fish!

@BritneyHolt Жыл бұрын

I've been following your advice, and my 3 tanks have been thriving for 7 months now. Thank you father fish for your common sense and knowledge ❤

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Britney!

@NotSure876 Жыл бұрын

Do you know how long it takes to see the effects of nitrates on fish? 🤦‍♂️

@NotSure876 Жыл бұрын

@@LunacyAnoba lol uh ya, I know that Do you know how many plants it takes to not have to do WCs and are you aware that plants are not always possible in every type of tank? If you actually look at FF tanks, there’s a several mistakes, like mbuna with SA/CA cichlids, fish that have completely different water requirements and diets

@luvmyferretz 10 ай бұрын

I have a 10 gallon planted tank with just fluval stratum on the bottom. There are maybe 13 plants. I have 4 tetras, 4 shrimp and a snail population. There isn't any heat or anything running in the tank except for an external filter. I've only had this tank for a few months and it seems to be off to a good start. I'm not sure what else I need to do. I'm kind of new to this.

@sahindemirer 7 ай бұрын

What kind of sand does he mentioning? Like a dirt or a regular sand as in the beach.

@dominicflorio5708 Жыл бұрын

For those worrying about goldfish and plants, I keep anubias, java fern, java moss, and bolbitis. These are plants that are attached to wood or rocks. I experimented with a couple of swords and after a couple of months, they live untouched. I put rocks around the roots so they do not get dug up. I also feed them cooked string beans everyday to give them their veggie requirement. Besides that, they eat daphnia and frozen raw shrimp with added garlic, meant for human consumption. I feed NO commercial foods to any of my fish, goldfish or tropical fish. If you have hard water, take out a few gallons and add fresh when the tank needs topping off. Otherwise the minerals will keep building up. Oh, and add those leaves and pond substrate; the fish love it.

@KettmanAquatic Жыл бұрын

My goldfish lives with crypts lol

@pammugridge4106 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that as I am thinking about adding goldfish to my home

@achidente 11 ай бұрын

Dude! This is what I need! My son just won 3 goldfish at the carnival and he wants nothing more for them to THRIVE! We’re brand new to this and I’m trying to follow, but not getting everything. Any guides for beginners on this stuff? Everything out there is pretty generic.

@dominicflorio5708 11 ай бұрын

@@achidente Get as big a tank as you can. You can use anubias and java fern, and experiment with whatever they will leave alone. I have swords also. NEVER feed commercial food. Use frozen or fresh live foods. You can use frozen raw shrimp, meant for human consumption. Also feed cooked string beans. They love duck weed if you can get it. Make your substrate a little deeper than two inches so that they don't move through all the sand. Mine are doing great with several inches. They love to sift through it.

@strider5119 10 ай бұрын

@@achidente you need a large aquarium for goldfish

@justinthomas2880 5 ай бұрын

If you subscribed within two seconds of hearing his voice....

@PrincessZelda913 19 күн бұрын

Same

@isaq6345 5 ай бұрын

May you always be healthy pops. Your voice is calming my soul

@travisalbert8756 Жыл бұрын

I got my first aquarium in 1976. I have had 1 or 40 since then. I have 6 running right now. I taught my self everything you just talked about. I live on a acreage. I too have a 20 year untouched tank full of dirt sand and rocks. All my tanks do. You are sooooo right!!! I wish more new keepers would listen to people who keep fish instead of stores who are there for profit not your best interest.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis. It ain't brain surgery, just common sense and an appreciation for the ability of nature to take care of itself.

@CLifemusic Жыл бұрын

So what kind of dirt did you use? Kike planting soil like miracle gro? Or did you just dig up some dirt out the yard? I have gravel in my 30 gallon.i was thinking of putting some dirt under my live plants

@travisalbert8756 Жыл бұрын

@@CLifemusic no don’t use soil with fertilizer added like miracle grow. You can use any seed starter or I just went outside and got muck from the bottom of the pond out front of my house. The deal is NO additional stuff just dirt. Personally I avoid anything made by the horrible company Monsanto’s. Monsanto makes miracle Gro. Chemical fertilizer is absolutely awful for the planet. No one should use chemical fertilizer ever. You don’t need it. Learn to do it like nature. Nature has no lab.

@ColorzGuppyFarm Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish yes common sense and basic biology right?

@weirdscience6820 11 ай бұрын

Are you saying no maintenance? Not even pruning plant overgrowth?

@nazeemsultan1038 11 ай бұрын

Dear Father Fish, i used your method, and i have not changed the water in my aquarium since then. It really worked. I appreciate your free knowledge, dear Father Fish.

@nengyang1895 9 ай бұрын

Have a 20 gallon fish tank that has never had a water change. Java fern thriving and needs constant pruning. Water super clear other than the tanning from the dift wood. Have had multiple fishes spawn in it already. Other than topping off the water and cleaning the sponges in the canister filter, its maintenance free.

@MrGigi-dz9cv 9 ай бұрын

I don't agree with water change. Aquariums should have their echosystem developed inside.

@gauravk6021 9 ай бұрын

which fish are in there?

@asmarttraveller9576 8 ай бұрын

Agreed but only works with planted tanks . But planted tanks cannot take in certain variety of fishes

@MrBigscarythingy 7 ай бұрын

Sir, you are my new personal hero. You've changed my whole perspective for the better.

@sirskaven7624 10 ай бұрын

This guy is a gem of human being

@jonathancantrell858 10 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I am a reefer primarily but I started keep freshwater tanks when I was around 8 years old. My goal even back then was to recreate a natural environment for the tank inhabitants. You have yourself a new subscriber today and I look forward to future videos.

@TheAdriengrape 9 ай бұрын

been loving discovering your videos! Appreciate the tone and delivery.

@KayBeeStew 5 ай бұрын

I grew up with a father that kept dozens of 10-20 gallon aquariums and got bit by the same bug. I haven't kept fish in years but I've had the urge lately. I'm so glad I found you and your channel! New follower! Looking forward to watching many more of your videos!!

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

That's what I do too. I keep 10 and 20 gallon tanks, I am too old now to deal with a 55 gallon. I also like to keep different kinds of fish of course. You need to start again!

@TheRodentSama 10 ай бұрын

I had a goldfish that lived from Summer 1984 when we won him in a fair, and he died 3 years ago in 2020. All the other fish died over the years, the plants were replaced over and over... but Jaws, (his name was Jaws :D :D ) lived from 1984, till 2020. He was fat as well. He would also swim up and down the tank and follow you if he was hungry. Great in the morning because he would actually remind you to feed him by following you as you walked past. Just good genes I think with Jaws. Hardy, old-school (ahem), and just took everything that was thrown at him.

@FatherFish 10 ай бұрын

lol. You did great

@Rise2theTopAdam4ever Жыл бұрын

I've had aquariums my whole life and always let the natural process of the environment to prevail. My water was always clear, and I never 'deep cleaned' my tanks. Nature will take care of it's own.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

The more you trust nature the more you understand its power.

@SarahBastin-pq3vg 4 ай бұрын

Im blessed to have found this channel. Bless your heart. Thank you!

@briansomers4753 7 ай бұрын

I have been saying this for thirty years of fish keeping... Follow nature it's been around for a long time with a proven track record....Fantastic video

@driftindriftwood7301 Жыл бұрын

The no nonsense channel !!! Cheers Father Fish !!!

@NaturalState27 10 ай бұрын

It makes a lot of sense. What better environment for a living being to thrive than in its natural one, only without any predators to worry about? You can tell Father Fish has a lot of wisdom from years of doing this, and I’m glad I came across this channel. I will be using this channel to guide me through my entry into the fish world. I’ve always wanted to recreate a natural body of water, this channel will be perfect for that. And I kinda like the idea of being maintenance free, too 😂

@tanksouth 7 ай бұрын

An expert communicator. A giver as well. Thank you, sir. Subscribed.

@christianbarrios6614 7 ай бұрын

You rock man. Im a newby on this and i have being trying to learn from many KZfaqrs, but you man, you rock. Thanks for being here. Big hug from Chile

@SmallGirlBigWorld_ Жыл бұрын

That tank behind you is as old as I am. I’m just now getting into the Aquarium hobby. I loved your video you taught me so much! ❤️ Thank you!!

@Rorther 10 ай бұрын

I love naturalistics setupts. Microlife is so underrated.

@ElementalGeneral 20 күн бұрын

All my fish used to commit suicide until i found your tips. Now their depression is cured and they are loving life again very happy. Thank you Fish Father

@travelwithnoman 8 ай бұрын

What a great video about keeping this hobby enjoyable. I just saw this man for the first time and fell in love with the knowledge and experience he is sharing.

@---so4fi 10 ай бұрын

The only thing I'm doing on my 200L aquarium with chinese firebelly newts and shrimps since 9 years is cutting back the overgrown plants and cleaning the glass. No filter, nothing - just lights. Works so great and the animals love it. All the people I told that they dont need to clean every so often if their bioflora is healthy can't understand me, because 'the smart guy at the petstore told them to put these products for 90 ish bucks every month into their tank plus regular cleaning and the fish will be fine'. Just cant understand these people its even less work and the animals have a far better life!

@feedthemachine99 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy ,He's just a pleasure to listen to and definitely knows his stuff .

@Endurance-tq7fi 3 ай бұрын

I love the vibe you emanate. Plus, bringing up how individuals managed to do the impossible was brilliant.

@sean6280 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for your videos Uncle Fish! Lots of gratitude from my side here in South Africa

@thepersonaljo Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to see this confirmed by a professional. I figured this out a while ago when my dislike for high maintenance things combined with my experimental nature and I found the more I neglected my live planted, live fed tanks, the better they got! I've been keeping fish, invertebrates, and microorganisms alive and thriving like this now with great success. My fish thrive in the water column and produce their waste, my plants provide habitat and decaying materials, my invertebrates consume and maintain that material and waste, my flounder helps a ton by mixing that material down in the sand when he buries himself as do the blackworms who don't get eaten and bury themselves, the material gets down into the layer of fluval and add nutrients, and the plants use that to thrive and provide oxygen. It's an excellent cycle to observe.

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Excellent observational skills and a clear headed sense of natural systems. Add an inch to the top of that Fluval and it will establish as a subsoil.

@wanderlustfarm 4 ай бұрын

@FatherFish Add an inch of sand to the top of the fluval? I’m just setting up my tank and had already purchased fluval. After watching this video I was wondering if I need to return it. Thanks!

@romesh4136 Жыл бұрын

Father spitting facts. Most helpful aquarium video on youtube.

@dorothyleahy8980 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos, Father Fish, so helpful and informative 😊

@roihananwar5835 6 ай бұрын

grandpa thanks for the inspiration.. after keeping fish since i was child .. i totally agree with you ..❤

@Kyddoemiko13 10 ай бұрын

Wow love that piece on the results from 1960 starting an aquarium and spreading that wealth of knowledge to all fish and aquatic plant enthusiast. 😊🐟🌿🐟🌿

@gregoriannrex5351 4 ай бұрын

Dziękuję za twoje doświadczenie i mądrość którą się dzielisz z innymi, pozdrawiam z dalekiej Polski , Bog z Tobą dobry człowieku 👍

@danielsprengel742 4 ай бұрын

Dokładnie! Po wielu latach wracam do akwarystyki i przypadkiem trafiłem tutaj i tak jak sądziłem zero high tech tylko to co zobaczyłem na tym kanale jest dla mnie.

@mbenz9389 9 ай бұрын

You are so true Sir! I did that before and it worked amazing! I wish you long and healthy life! You’re so inspiring!

@badluckk610 9 ай бұрын

I don’t know anything about fish or plan on buying one, but I could watch this guy for hours. I love when someone’s knowledge and passion for something is so obviously genuine like this.

@iainaquariumagic 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant advice. Thank you father fish 🐠🐟

@DustinValkema Жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled upon this channel! You’re the Bob Ross of fish! I’ve just started doing my research into self sustaining tanks as I plan a new setup. This information is gold and I love how you mix history and science in! Thank you!

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dustin. Join us at Father Fish Shoal for fishy friendship and in depth analysis. discord.gg/GdakStEjAy

@DustinValkema Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish I just joined! Loving the info and community knowledge. Super helpful!

@jeffreyrosander-kz4cj 10 ай бұрын

Word play of a pro well put awesome Bob Ross name drop the respect made me comment this gentleman is master biologists

@yeshuaswords2776 5 ай бұрын

This is the prophecy about the second coming of Jesus Zechariah 13:7 “Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. The Shepherd here is Jesus. John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. This is the fulfillment of the prophecy. Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ This happened near 30 AD. Hosea 6:1-2 Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. In prophecies 1day is equal to 1000 years. Which means after two thousand years Jesus will return again. And on the third day which is the 3rd millennium, we will live in his sight. We all know we cannot see God's face and live on Earth. So it's the second coming of Jesus. Luke 21:11 ► There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Matthew 24:6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. We are the witnesses of all these things. From the death of Jesus to 2030 there are 2000 years. Jesus is coming soon. Let's all repent and turn from our old ways and turn to the Lord. Praise the Lord. Peace and Love to you all Easter is pagan, the resurrection day of the Lord is correct and please stop taking the Lord's name in vain like saying omg or using it with a bad word or taking it in anyway that is in vain. Even the devil trembles in his name and we shouldn't use the powerful name like that. For the people who says Jesus is not God here's a verse. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Everlasting Father?. There's your answer The whole world will turn against Israel and not just Palestinians. Then know the end is near. God bless you all. Please spread this message to the ends of the world😊

@illsmashyourpumpkins7821 8 ай бұрын

I was just recently passed on a tank with three dying fish inside and asked to keep them going, I had never owned a fish tank before, let alone take care of fish. I am learning a little bit more each day and today I found your channel and I feel so lucky that I did. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I guess we never think of simple ways like letting nature do what nature does. Take Care!

@Opti-Miser 2 ай бұрын

First time seeing your channel and this video already brought me so much joy, thank you Father Fish!

@JULi3T16 9 ай бұрын

This video gives me hope for my two aquariums. I thought I was doing too little, sometimes forgetting to feed for a day or not changing the water, but just topping it up. Well, the water is always clear, the fish/neocardinia are constantly reproducing, there's dirt under the gravel & the fish habe never been sick so far. The only thing I really can't slack on is cutting back the plants about once a week, cause they're growing crazy. So I guess I must be doing _something_ right. I'm still forever gonna worry about if the tanks are fine the way they are 😅

@Owwee_immaB Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a vision for a while now and I think you just helped me realize it!

@AzazelsWings 6 ай бұрын

Oh wow, thank you so much for taking the time to sharing what you know. ! The bad things you've mentioned are the exact reason I've not had an aquarium, I was always worried about the what ifs and the constant work involved, making it a headache and chore rather than amazing.

@texaspotency9147 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this incredible knowledge and excellent delivery! You whooped my butt into shape...on a mission to convert my tanks to all-natural.

@susieepstein2726 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video!! After a small pond disaster with native Texas pond goldfish (electrician didn't install a waterproof outlet), ater a few years I was ready to start again with our native Gambosia, very hardy mosquito eating fish but on a smaller scale. They were thriving outside in a small several gallon ceramic pond - having lots of babies, with pebbles and rocks, algae that grew in their sunny location, a small pump and clippings from the Umbrella plant which thrives underwater. Recently transferred them to a small fish tank so they would survive the winter and I am enjoying seeing their little faces every day in my living-room with all the algae, rocks, plants & water from their outside habitat . Now following your advice, I will get a bigger tank, add soil then sand, add more plants for a thriving aquaculture habitat. Thank you again!

@nickcummings81 7 ай бұрын

Father Fish, great job on this video. I’m gonna definitely try this natural fish tank. I’m going from a 10 gallon to a 55 gallon. I used to have a 35 gallon 20 years ago but did spend lots of money keeping it crystal clear. I just gotta build my base and cabinet for my 55. CAN’T WAIT!

@leovasquez4320 6 ай бұрын

This was so insightful and incredibly inspiring, I am so excited to start my tank. I wish I would’ve seen this before I got started

@mangolighters 9 ай бұрын

I love these kind of people; they are the only people I need around me.

@user-qv5ev4sv6f 6 ай бұрын

It's all about what great nature can do. It was in progress millions years ago and still go on right now. Great explanation grand pa 😊

@retrorespect81 9 ай бұрын

Just happened to stumble across your video. I was truly in Aw by your knowledge, and love for aquatic life. I could listen to your voice all day long and absorb more information that you possess. Certainly the best video I’ve encountered for aquarium insight. I just upgraded to a 180 gallon tank for my pleco. I can’t wait to see it flourish doing as you said to let nature do it’s thing. Father Fish you are truly god sent!!! I wish I knew and came across your videos over 10 years ago when I started keep fish and others. Thank you dear sir🥰

@marsh4fun569 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I’ve kept fish of various kinds and I’ve been trying to accomplish a fully natural tank that doesn’t need me interfering with the cleanliness. This helps a lot.

@flybobbie1449 7 ай бұрын

We all know, as kids we had fair ground gold fish in a bowl. Little 2 inch long things driven nuts going around in circles. Father felt sorry for them so built garden pond. Those fish grew 6-8 inches in a few years. Can't remember feeding them much, would buy daphnia as a treat.

@Godstrumpet2010 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very educational videos. I am setting up my first aquarium since childhood. Wanted to do it without all the filters. I really appreciate the info. 😊🙏🏾

@user-ce4lx5kg5c 6 ай бұрын

Smart guy,I had a reef tank for over 25 yrs and never changed the water,it thrived on its own.

@primesspct2 3 ай бұрын

wow I must look into this, it all looks so expensive to start. Salt water that is. I have always been tempted.

@nunyabizniss6385 9 ай бұрын

This is the solution I have been looking for. You rock Father Fish

@neileverett3661 4 ай бұрын

my first ever father fish video ! and it has made so much sense creating a natural enviroment instead of a chemical balanced one definatley food for thought before i setup my new tank for the first time in over 20 years ! so thank you for the very informative video ! i will be watching a lot more of them so again thank you for your time and effort 🙂

@PottedIvyPlant Жыл бұрын

this was such a relaxing and educational video to watch !! what a hidden gem of content

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Father Fish. Experience is always stronger ! Big hug from Val-de-Marne France 😉

@FatherFish 8 ай бұрын

My room mate in grad school was from Val-de-Mame. Welcome

@ivifranck706 6 ай бұрын

94 !!

@avedanta3885 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the immensely valuable nature tips you have provided sir...

@jeshely 8 ай бұрын

My 25 planted tank survived 6 weeks without electricity after Hurricane María. The only thing I use was a battery operated air pump to provide agitation a few times a day. Most of the fish survived and all plants recuperate after thing were normal again.

@solonvega6137 6 ай бұрын

thanks for your wisdom, Father Fish.

@Debass87 11 ай бұрын

Ive been looking to try something new with my 60gal and this was all the inspiration i needed! Cant wait to give it a go!

@msnitejar5637 Ай бұрын

I started up a new mini aquarium in December, planted it with ground cover and two anubias, put the cheapest sponge air filter in it, added some water from another tank and a scoop of daphnia from a rainwater bin outside, fed daphnia spirulina. Noticed Cyclops swimming about too. After 6 weeks added some aquarium bred Ramshorn snails, they worked hard and cleared up all the green algae off glass and plants and showed their happiness by having lots of babies. I then added cherry shrimp. Since then I have squeezed the sponge filter out a couple of times but it's barely dirty, I haven't done a water change in weeks because the nitrates are fine. I feed the shrimp and snails a bit twice a week, and that's all I've had to do. I don't need to scrape algae, I don't squeeze brown gunk out of filter sponges, the plants grow. I enjoy watching the shrimp and snails. It's just lovely. ☺️ I've had an aquarium in the house almost constantly since I was a child, I think this one's my favourite.

@sabahattingul2117 Ай бұрын

Fantastic explanation fantastic person, you're amazing I could just sit and listen your aquarium lessons forever.Thanks for been so warm and charming. Hello from Melbourne/Australia

@wandahall5435 8 ай бұрын

I live next to a river here in SW Ontario. I can not wait to explore and gather the plants from there. I have a new 20 gallon tank with so many baby guppies and their 6 parents. I want to start this natural method so hardcore in my other 35 gallon tank once my Mississippi map turtle is relocated to his new home. lol thank you Father fish for your valuable advice 💜🖖🇨🇦

@yzm2065 9 ай бұрын

I love the energy. Great wisdom!

@denisaugustoliossi9117 2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the advice.

@widneyburton5559 5 ай бұрын

You are amazing! I'm buying my family an aquarium for Christmas and I'm super excited to do an all natural tank. You have been a HUGE help! :)

@DiscusNT 4 ай бұрын

Hope your planning on nano fish.

@widneyburton5559 4 ай бұрын

@DiscusNT it's a 30 gallon tank and I'm doing all small fish

@chainerscalleri6931 4 ай бұрын

Great video! So nice to see someone covering this topic in the hobby. I remember when I was working in the hobby and I was talking to a reef owner who used NO filtration or protein skimmers! People couldn't believe it but he used the substrate and the coral rock (which were all very well established and mature) combined with good waterflow and the right stock mix. I wouldn't be game enough to try that but it shows you that if you can get that natural system balanced it can really work!

@kfox11 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos! So glad I found your channel! Thanks for sharing such great information, Father Fish!

@TheTenzai 7 ай бұрын

sir, hearing your voice is so soothing, it triggers something that i ever wanted but never really had, grandpa to talk to, i never actually interracted with my grandpas, as one passed away before i was born, and the other one was so distant your delivery of the message also so easy to follow and enjoyable instant subscribe & like thank you Father Fish

@OTSpirit 5 ай бұрын

This is amazing Father Fish! I am looking to bring my aquarium to life as well.

@johnsonandson7772 Жыл бұрын

I've been raising reptiles for over 20 years and set up my first bioactive terrarium when I was 14 years old by mistake when I used dirt and branches from outside. that tank was self sufficient and it's inhabitants the healthiest. bio active aquarium makes perfect sense to me, I set my aquarium up like I would a terrarium with a drainage Layer of gravel at the bottom with plant soil then topped with black sand, I added shrimp and Corry cats as my clean up crew but never thought to add mud from my local creek. in my terrariums I add fauna from outside like spring tails and isopods which would be the equivalent of adding the micro organizms found in creek mud to my aquarium. thanks for opening my eyes to the missing ingredients in my aquarium. 👍

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

You are correct about duplicating your reptile systems.

@stevehornshaw4478 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. As you say, simple. This been an enjoyable video and I learned a great deal. Now I'll put it into practice❤

@robertedwards7695 Ай бұрын

Thanking you father fish. Great advice which I will definitely be following .😊 Thanking you Robbbert from Melbourne Australia

@famousamos 10 ай бұрын

Exactly why I do the Diana Walstad planted tank for all of my aquariums. Real plants, less technology, & happy fish

@cecigata88 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you acknowledge the first discoverers of these amazing methods before they were americanized. You are unbiased and fair, and I appreciate your work and efforts

@FatherFish Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ceci. Very kind of you.

@yeshuaswords2776 5 ай бұрын

@susanbarry7289 3 ай бұрын

So happy to have stumbled onto your site….i love the simplicity and natural concept behind keeping a healthy aquarium. I have a 10 gallon that I’m starting on and will be setting it up the Father Fish way! Thank you and God bless you!

@nunyabusiness3267 4 ай бұрын

i had no idea...thank you for the info you just got a new subscriber!!

@Telles0808 5 ай бұрын

Nice video. I'm returning to my favorite hobby after 30 years. I'll be creating a low-tech aquarium in a spherical tank. As a civil engineer, I've had the opportunity to work in some natural water treatment facilities, and I plan to incorporate those concepts into my aquarium. I'm not a KZfaqr, but I'll do my best to share the journey and results. The main principle is simple: a large base where bacteria can thrive, as well as plants and microorganisms. In my 8-liter aquarium, I'll be keeping a couple of shrimp, some snails, and daphnia, moina, and branchonetas. Here in Brazil, we have plenty of options, but I live in the south, where it's colder, making things a bit more challenging. I learned everything you mentioned in my childhood while experimenting with my 200-liter aquarium. Initially, like everyone else, I used plastic and resin toys, some colored glass gravel, but soon I learned from my grandpa's biology books. I radically changed everything by using mud and topsoil from a pond, planting real aquatic plants, and using river gravel. Soon, I had green water-not water in a green color, but alive water, full of microorganisms. I bought a magnificent glass to observe the little creatures-water bears, tiny branchonetas-and it was amazing. I carried that experience with me throughout my life. I don't know if it's a midlife crisis, but I feel that I should bring back some hobbies since I'm tired of working so much and only working.

@FatherFish 5 ай бұрын

Would enjoy sharing your journey. discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

@thesolaraquarium 4 ай бұрын

@telles great story. reminds me of what I was doing 30 years ago. I stepped away from the hobby for 20 years due to work - too much travelling. was playing around with sunlight, mud and aquatic plants in the 90’s when Walstad was unheard of. Buying her book when I came back to the hobby was one of the greatest reads for me.