ALGAE IS YOUR BESTIE

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]

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]

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]

💜

[@xray4326]

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]

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

[@xray4326]

@@FatherFish Joined! Thank you 🥳

[@NotSure876]

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

[@tylergrimes2693]

@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]

​@@NotSure876there's always over the top plants😊

[@justinthillens2853]

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

[@zimrianispresent8123]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

🤣🤣

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

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

[@zimrianispresent8123]

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

[@Kitathegang]

That’s where mine was

[@lorihuber2047]

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]

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

[@GarboAquatics]

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]

Lovely

[@simonpieman1653]

Spot on!

[@jeffreyboster6899]

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]

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

[@LRBaquatics]

Algae is Mother Natures great equalizer!

[@alaskawood]

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]

They do take care of themselves given adequate resources

[@joshuabarnes8585]

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

[@sagrath1982]

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

[@FatherFish]

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

[@sagrath1982]

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

[@GothmogImperishable]

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

[@FatherFish]

lol

[@64simon]

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

[@FatherFish]

Me too. I never clean the back and sides.

[@davidrix804]

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

[@FatherFish]

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

[@davidrix804]

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

[@FatherFish]

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

[@normsish]

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

[@FatherFish]

TY Lady soto. God bless you.

[@chopin999]

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

[@Delehmes]

😂

[@jillparmenter4515]

😂😂

[@ethicalhackerwhitehat]

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

[@Majesthiicc]

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

[@teetowwelds8251]

It’s like we only want the fish and nothing else from the lake but yet we expect are fish to be as healthy as wild fish in the lake.

[@FatherFish]

Perfectly described Teetow. We need all the lake has to offer if our fish are to be at home.

[@ezwaters5847]

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

[@FatherFish]

Keeping it real. Thank you EZ.

[@berdear]

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]

Sounds great!

[@rufusdanieliii9926]

"Well Boo"😂 good stuff

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

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]

TY MP. There is much to like about algae.

[@btcbob11392]

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]

@@btcbob11392 🙌👍❤️

[@kevinpowell7948]

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]

Thank you Kevin. Such a delightful sentiment.

[@jameskps]

This is the only honest US channel.

[@FatherFish]

You are too kind James.

[@gwdavidson065]

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]

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.

[@ryanoakes4629]

Algae’s been feeding the planet for years!!!

[@FatherFish]

Absolutely Ryan

[@chatterbox2989]

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 !!

[@mujacko2002]

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

[@erichf8943]

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

[@FatherFish]

YEAH VERILY!

[@carriemetcalf8766]

“Father fish I have algae problem” Father Fish: “come on in, you will have more for sale” 😂😂😂😂 I LOVE THIS

[@varanaut1308]

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]

agreed

[@shanesipple5185]

*God Bless This Man

[@FatherFish]

God Bless you Shane.

[@philipjabra5185]

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]

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

[@philipjabra5185]

@@FatherFish Agreed

[@TheSILVERFINGERr]

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]

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

[@saw06c]

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

[@meshugas4christ779]

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]

Meshuga, well chosen. lol

[@janemarriott3389]

I too love algae. Thanks, Father Fish.

[@jaapvander3787]

I first had red algae, cleaned everything, then green floating algae. I bought a UV filter, everything gone. crystal clear water

[@gowrishankardhandapani9826]

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

[@FatherFish]

So nice of you

[@ianallen738]

I put a lot of plants in my tank. The old leaves melted because they werent used to my tank, and the increased bioload fed a massive algae bloom. Well. I left it alone, and am waiting for it all to clear up. But i wish i had known i should prune the big leaves off of all my new plants from the beginning. At least there are a lot of new leaves beginning to bud, too.

[@legaltenderradfem]

Love you and wishing you good health Father Fish !

[@FatherFish]

Bonjour cherie! Je t'aime aussie!

[@smileyone7589]

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

[@bienbalajadia8345]

Gravel is the worst substrate one can use in an aquarium. A lot of crap gets trapped underneath. I have seen many novices start off using gravel, and they wonder why fishes keep dying even when they clean the tank often. Well, unless you take the trouble of taking all the gravel out, the bottom doesn't really get clean enough. Pool filter sand is the best I've tried.

[@ThanhNguyen-xx3gr]

I don’t get what u mean cause I have a Gravel tank And the last 2 years I have not do Any water change for 3 years have not clean the Gravel and it’s working great for me Clearwater have algae on the glass and I don’t clean it very little

[@ThanhNguyen-xx3gr]

But I modify my filter so I think that help with my water

[@bienbalajadia8345]

@@ThanhNguyen-xx3gr , what filter system do you use? Are you using gravel filter? Because that is the only thing that would make sense here

[@FatherFish]

@@ThanhNguyen-xx3gr A skilled fish keeper can use ANY substrate successfully. For a new fish keeper I al;ways strongly recommend deep sand and soil substrate. I KNOW they will be successful.

[@angelaarden8204]

Thank you for your wisdom! 🥰

[@hannahsms3816]

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]

You can do it!

[@kg2nc]

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.

[@Clingan1234]

My shrimp love it

[@jayzk3322]

Thank you father fish for the info from nyc

[@GoldfishCorner]

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]

Very true Goldfish Corner! Thank you for your understanding.

[@Lexicoyote]

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]

Wonderful

[@64simon]

Good to hear your feeling well

[@lizzyanthus1]

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]

Thank you! You too lizzy!

[@ratmiki4000]

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..

[@piotrkulpa8034]

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

[@keiththrasher2575]

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!🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@lilianubia3648]

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!

[@brianswem1656]

Very good video thanks

[@bhuwanchander2196]

Learnt something new. Thanks and subbed.

[@ruiacran4560]

So glad i found your channel.

[@suman5492]

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

[@FatherFish]

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

[@morgansjodin4859]

❤❤ God bless..

[@walkingintheglory2892]

Thank you!!!!

[@damionmarkham9835]

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

[@edatx]

Thank you, Father Fish!

[@MacTechG4]

Algae on the back glass, side glass, substrate, hardscape and plants is okay, it oxygenates the water, absorbs nitrogen wastes, and is free food for the fish! I just use my MagFloat scraper on the front glass, and it’s fine

[@aveekmukh]

Love the simplicity about your videos...it's almost meditative!

[@FatherFish]

Ck out my meditations on fish. lol

[@aveekmukh]

@@FatherFish lmao

[@Christiebalazs]

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

[@madfishdiva]

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

[@clemmahabir]

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.🙌

[@Poker-ym8kv]

You make your points very clear

[@FatherFish]

and slowly

[@alekjuskevice]

Thank you sir!

[@deepmood6102]

Thanks,Sir.

[@rufusdanieliii9926]

I thank you kind Sir!

[@dethdeeler3054]

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!

[@brentduganiero1631]

Great information!

[@FatherFish]

Glad it was helpful Brent.

[@harshithr7047]

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 🙏🏼

[@darrylmoore5847]

Great video.

[@mancfishkeeper]

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!

[@Ministrator03]

Great video, thank you for sharing!

[@ManxDaddy839]

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.

[@derrickfrancis9097]

God bless you as well father fish

[@cattenkoifarm2937]

Such a great wealth of knowledge, thankyou sir!

[@robertflink8017]

Thanks for the advice i will add sand

[@leelwain01]

Enjoyable, informative and 100% appreciated. Many thanks.

[@leehilton9932]

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.

[@evantampipi7121]

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

[@matthewdunn1038]

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

[@FatherFish]

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.

[@jillclark4876]

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

[@FatherFish]

Thank you so much! Nice to meet you Jill.

[@stevenalves9859]

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

[@nazeemsultan123]

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

[@FatherFish]

Thank you Nazeem.

[@JesemanuelRamirez]

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

[@BushWackingHomestead]

With all you're knowledge and only a year or two starting out with KZbin 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]

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

[@Aquafinity]

Very informative video!

[@FatherFish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christopherlamar9285]

New Sub Your Awesome Father Fish💪 Keep up the great work Blessings my friend 🙏

[@IAmBuddythedecibwave]

Have hair algae on my sponge filter. At first I thought it was a disaster, but now I'm not sure it could have picked a better place.

[@FatherFish]

agreed.

[@kevinbrown6769]

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

[@amberlamp483]

I love my algae. I grow it on purpose to feed my snails.

[@HopeB555]

I LOVED any algae I could get to grow in my mbuna tank. Never lasted very long though. 😅 As long as I could see in the front to watch my fish, I was happy with however much wanted to grow.

[@FatherFish]

CORRECT! Mbunas primary diet is algae.

[@dannywarner4128]

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