TWO Aquariums - One is DEAD! One is ALIVE!! - WHICH is YOURS?

Father Fish explains the distinction between Natural and Hi-Tech aquarium setups. In Natural setups, he uses aquarium filters with minimal interference, dirted or sand substrates, and various aquarium plants for a balanced ecosystem. Hi-Tech aquariums, however, involve advanced technology like CO2 injection, high-intensity lighting, and nutrient dosing for optimal plant growth. Father Fish emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences to choose the right setup based on the creation of aquariums mirrorinig Nature, the natural aquarium.
Who is Father Fish?
Louis Foxwell, known on KZbin as Father Fish, is a seasoned fish keeper with 70 years of experience. His simple, easy, and guaranteed methods ensure healthy, happy tropical fish in your aquarium.
Louis adopted the role of Father Fish many years ago when he opened a tropical fish store as a retirement business. Prior to this, he served as a missionary for 25 years, following in his father's footsteps by ministering to a congregation of deaf worshipers. Louis fondly recalls his grandmother in Berlin, Germany, who inspired his love for fish keeping as a child.
As a founder and original board member of the National Aquarium, Louis played a significant role in its development, serving as chair of the Community Relations Committee and participating in the Search Committees. With extensive experience across nearly every level of the fish industry, Father Fish offers a wealth of knowledge and products, including plants, soil supplements, and more, to enhance your aquarium experience.
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00:00 Introduction
00:56 The 2 types of Aquarium keeping
02:07 Father Fish explains natural aquariums
03:39 The Opposing thought
04:18 Aquarium filters
07:09 Aquarium gravel
11:20 Dead Fish
13:33 Natural Aquarium

[@PeacefulSleepMelodies]

my son pushed me to buy tank/fish 4 months ago and after 2 weeks he lost the interest. So, all the cleaning, adding chemical.... was on me, and I hated it. I was about to give up, just searching in youtube, and I found you by accident. I set it up your way three months ago in a 15 liter tank (so small), and I was so skeptic :). Since then, no water change no cleaning, almost nothing.... they have bredded :), and living happyly. some fishes died (which I did not took them out, they were eaten in few days) but in total the number of fishes increased over time. and the water is cryustal clear!

[@keithduwe2647]

Thx 🙏 father fish

[@vanessa.85]

When I first got into the hobby, I joined a few FB groups. I bought a 2.5 gallon kit that came with a built in light and terrible filter. I got discouraged within the groups, because it was "buy this, buy that, weekly water changes, etc." It went from a fun hobby to very expensive and time consuming. Just as I planned to sell my tank and betta, I remembered seeing something about you (Father Fish). Watched two videos and I was like YES! I now have FOUR Father Fish style tanks. All are doing great, especially my 10 gallon. My plants are doing wonderful and all my dish, snails, ADFs, and ghost shrimp are living happily. I got kicked out of or left many of those FB groups after saying I use FF methods.😂 The amount of people who think natural methods are considered radical and outdated. Haha! So, thank for your KZbin videos and Discord. They're all so helpful, also the beautiful plants from your store.❤

[@dynasty76088]

I've had tanks for over 30 years back to when I was 9 with a 55 gallon with undergravel filters in my bedroom. I've always loved fish, but the headache of cleaning gravel, scrubbing, and water changing makes it just not seem worth it a lot of the time, it just gots so tiring. A year ago I found FF and I jumped in headfirst like an addict looking for any way out. I top off my tanks once a week and do a little surface vacuuming, filter rinsing, and plant trimming every 2-3 months now and MORE people ask me now how I keep my tanks looking so good and most don't believe me when I tell them how little I interfere with the tanks. For the first time in my life I have to add fertilizer because my tanks run negative nitrates. The plants actually consume more nitrates than my fish produce.

[@jasongross9178]

Yes he knows what he's talking about . I've had aquariums since I was 10 now at 51 I've always spent lots of money keep one going 2 months ago I set one of his natural tanks up .well it's been flawless and has cost me nothing after set up . Plants are growing , thriving . All the fish are still alive not lost one fish . I wish I knew the back then . I would have saved thousands of dollars and time cleaning tanks . I never would have thought dirt and sand in tank would work but it's amazing

[@LowreyLandHoldingsLLC]

I got a little 10 gallon tank for my kids about three months ago, (ok, it was for me. But they like it too). The pet store set me up with some tetras and Cory catfish, gravel, and a few plants. I’ve been fully invested in keeping up with cleaning schedule, not over feeding. About a week in I found Father Fish and loved the idea of a little ecosystem rather than a tank that stresses fish with constant interaction. As I slowly watched my plants suffer (gravel), I decided to go for it. Made a complete switch today and so excited to watch it flourish. Added a bunch more plants, 1 inch dirt from my yard (with lots of goodies in it), 2 1/2 inches sand. It just feels right and already looks so much cooler. Thanks so much Father Fish!! You’ve got another believer here 👍

[@themortimerclan2187]

please make a update on the 22 year old aquarium

[@pineapple5180]

Father fish your method of tank keeping has been great for my fish and they seem much happier than when they were in my heavily maintained fish tank era

[@jamesconnors5653]

Thank you Father Fish.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I'm trying for the natural way of fishkeeping 👍😊💙

[@PsychoPlantLady]

Wow! This video explains so much! Every fish hobbyist needs to see this video. We need to return to nature. Amazing work. Preach it Father Fish!

[@ams5069]

I’ve never had a fish tank before and joined a FB group. I was intimidated by all the set ups and by chance found Father Fish. I followed his method and set up my first shrimp tank. It’s been two months and I already have baby shrimp! I’m excited to set up another tank using his advice.

[@doobyfrooby7606]

When I was a kid my parents got me a tank and we tried quite hard, but it never turned out nice. A few months ago I felt the need to get one again and googled how to keep a successful one without having to put in much effort. This lead me to your channel and I am glad it did. My tank is now thriving, looking as beautiful a tank as I have ever seen one in person. The logic to your method made sense to me from the beginning, but still I was a bit sceptical and wary if this would work for me, having my old, rather smelly tank still in the back of my mind. But it turned out that the internet was actually not promising too much here (as it otherwise usually does haha). So thanks, FF, for sharing this incredibly rewarding, yet so simple approach to fish keeping with us!

[@AbhijeetKumar-cm3jh]

I constantly struggled with keeping my fish alive for more than a few weeks, Then I randomly came across your channel, Followed your advice about Natural Aquariums, and I haven't had a single dead fish for over 1.5 years.

[@ladyt1866]

The Angelfish in this video are absolutely stunning .

[@FoXMaSteR001]

I agree, a good tank is stable first, nature can tolerate changes if it has time to recover, which sometimes implies to "do nothing". Water is also chimical so changing too much water is like using chimicals if the PH or minerals we add aren't the same as the water we remove, if we think about it water is what makes a tank "stable" as it dissolves everything, that's why life appeared in water. The cool thing with life is it makes the environment resilient, we can trust life, basically you could just randomly put dirt, water, plants in a tank and observe, it just needs a current for the elements to move everywhere or a soft wind at the surface, plants IRL don't need human to survive, some even need to break to reproduce.

[@ryanoakes4629]

Now if anyone didn’t understand F.F explaining this simple view and spoken in a professional way.. I would recommend watching it again..Well done F.F❤STOP !! Buying all those chemicals from the store you wont need them once your tank is balanced naturally 😊 just like a garden.R~

[@FatherFish]

Thanks for that Ryan!

[@AbdullahAzrael]

Oh I love love your message we absolutely are here by Design and that's why I love having a natural ecosystem Aquarium because I think about how amazing creation is how everything was thought about nothing was missed

[@angelikazak1392]

I took on your challenge on 1st January 2024 My tank is doing well. Well, I had a few deaths since, but I also got quite few births ..my platys love having babies Thank you Father Fish

[@zaferboran5343]

Baba seni kutluyorum her zamanki gibi mükemmel bilgiler verdiğin içinde teşekkür ediyorum .

[@petroman-cg8tt]

Great video Father Fish I used under gravel filters back in the late 60's and 70's and your right they were great filters. Most people did not under stand how they worked, and would vacuum the gravel all the time and take the good bacteria out of the tank. Your Friend Joe H Navy Seabee

[@AWAMOF]

Please will you do a tour of all your tanks?

[@justinherbert8942]

Another great video Father FIsh keep up the good work love everything you have taught me about since finding you on KZbin

[@DashDrones]

Amazing video. My tanks are alive thanks to you.

[@moutaintopfish1597]

Been loving my unwashed creek sand I've been using in my tanks lately. My sand here is basically compressed dirt. Not much hard rock. The plants grow like crazy and the fish love it. Even with little or no filtration. Seems to work better than sand and dirt always keep it simple.

[@bumblebee5949]

Totally agree with the father fish approach. GOAT...I have not cleaned my tank for the last 10 yrs.

[@wyandotteromania]

Multumim pentru sfaturi! Va salut din Romania!

[@chilirasbora]

When changing or topping off water I always bubble out the chlorine in a 5-gal bucket and my one gal jugs I just shake them up once in awhile.👍

[@angelafayenoelleamador8308]

Hi father fish I imitated your method..I used garden soil and then I capped it with beach sand and I tried to plant Egeria densa and I was very happy because it grew..I thought the plant would not survive if beach sand was used ..next I will add other types of aquatic plants..Thank you very much for what you taught us..greetings from the Philippines

[@martelmccoy9533]

Fantastic video FF, however this reminds me why I got out of the hobby because it’s so much work. Thanks for posting this ❤

[@rab-cnesbit4181]

Thank you friend from a disabled Christian fishkeeper , i gave up regrettably my 4foot tank thinking i needed powerheads undergravel filters and regular monthly waterchanges which i can no longer do . . . . . Then😊 i found you, and now have a much smaller tank ( money reasons ) but a deep substrate with aqua soil , capped by sand and densely planted . One year later and only one small water change my tank is thriving.

[@Crow4o]

4 years 60 liters tank with male and female Neolamprologus leleup. I have first two spawns alive and growing. They are preparing third spawn this year, I got them 4 months old. I have never cleaned anything else except the inner 25 liter/h filter and the front glass. I have never did a water change only getting water in after evaporation. I have 5-6 fingers of substrate and few plants. The water I only add is 14 days old at least, 8.1ph I do that very easy. If ph is low I add sodium bicarbonate + calcium chloride + a spoon of sea salt (only once!). If water hp is 8.0 8.1 I add only calcium chloride + tea spoon of sea salt, the first time, wait 14 days in a dark and cool space. Keep a barrel of this water always, keep the lid closed but so it can breath a little, add this water after evaporation. Same goes preparing the water for the first time before adding African Cichlids. I feed only once a day mixing flakes or small granules or krill. I don't feed one, some times two days a week. Temperature 25o at winter 26-28 pick summer. My water is good for drinking 😅

[@FatherFish]

Tanganyikan fish are stupendous colony fish.

[@NamelessNancy1312]

All my tanks started out the "industry standard" way, and somehow mysteriousley every "standard" tank fails my whole life. Even the tanks i have right now began as "standard" and I re-scaped the exsisting gravel tanks to house U.G.Fs and then put in media bags of your soil mix and capped it with a lot of sand. Then super heavily planted. Lots of plants failed in the beginning with the "industry standard" and now the only reason my plants fail is bc the fish eat them lol. It has removed so much labor and added so much joy having natural tanks. I even got a couple leopars frog tadpoles (which is said they need very pristene waters to survive) has been thriving. I got them and they started growing their back legs.

[@MoldyBones27]

1:45 Nothing wrong with that! I’m with ya! Nature is perfect and amazing! The closest we can get to that is all we want!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Preach! No wonder they call you "Father" :)

[@TalisaAquarist]

Well said! 🌿🐟

[@AntiquatedApe]

I'm glad I learned the proper method for a natural eco tank. It has saved me thousands of dollars across my 3 tanks (20 5 and 3 gallons). No need for expensive filtration or concentrated ferts medicines or supplements. My plants may not be as vibrant as a co2 high tech but my plants still have natural beauty.

[@celticlady4821]

God bless you Father Fish ❤

[@EricaJohnson09]

Thanks father fish I always get great knowledge from your video

[@sweerev]

Thank you dear f.f.

[@rudybriskar5267]

I just built a Father Fish 29. I have a deep substrate tank that I used gravel instead of sand. I think it's probably loaded up. I'm going vacuum the gravel and add a layer of sand. My new build is probably medium tech. I don't have high end lights but they're sufficient. 22:20

[@FatherFish]

DO NOT vacuum the gravel. Leave all the dirt in it and cap with an inch of sand. You will be glad you did!

[@rudybriskar5267]

@@FatherFish thank you!

[@rudybriskar5267]

@@FatherFish did it but it's only temporary. I'm going move everyone to my 20 high. Right now I have seven inches of substrate. When I rebuild it I'm going to set it up with about 1 1/2 inches of soil and two inches of sand.

[@melwohl37]

Great Video ❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks father ❤❤❤❤ I appreciate the detail you went into super helpful

[@Vibriloafizuvopi]

❤Thank you😊

[@haumardavevale]

I always watch your video and so I inspired in your natural fish tank and I decide to do what you've said . In my tank happily my fish is healthy ❤ - watching From the Philippines❤

[@angelafayenoelleamador8308]

Saan ka sa pilipinas lods?

[@melissaskinner4501]

Awesome my friend

[@johnnybest6386]

I like how u explained the basic of aquarium keeping ❤

[@mikefm4]

Wisdom for generations of aquarium hobbyists to learn.

[@jabarriley3799]

Thank you father fish for all the help

[@jeffsers624]

I was surprised to see that my Anubias shot their roots down into the substrate. They must have knew it was goid stuff in there!

[@SuperBoppy]

It's interesting what you mentioned about the under-gravel filter. When I found your channel, I was all ready to set up my 10 gallon aquarium the Novak way. When I decided to set it up the Father Fish way, I had already began setting up the tank with the under-gravel filter system. Not desiring to waste the under-gravel plenum, I decided to set up the aquarium the FF way and with the plenum installed under the dirted substrate and sand, but not hooked up to anything - it is static (I may be wrong, but I believe this was something mentioned in the Walstad method). This tank has been a pleasure to work with, one of my best tanks ever.

[@FatherFish]

Yes. Perfect

[@kdr1048]

Love it!

[@hifikla]

Спасибо 🌹

[@LeighMorrison-bk5lv]

Love you're videos ff

[@CT-vl3iu]

timeless wisdom

[@zackmorisco1854]

I love the discord group 💜 learned so much. Fishkeeping done the right and stress free.

[@samuelRi]

Hello father fish, your video is very good. Could you please make a specific video talking about water circulation in your aquariums? Is required? how to make? Other questions would be about aeration and filtration. Do I necessarily need an oxygenator and filter? How do you deal with aquarium heating? I don't have an aquarium yet, so I'm sorry if the questions are silly. Thank you very much for exposing these techniques to the world. I've always wanted to have an aquarium, but the way it's done has always seemed like a lot of work and cost for little return.

[@jaggybuggy]

i follow all your teachings and my aquarium is beautiful, its looks natural with clear yellow water because of driftwood and indian almond.. plants are thriving, fish are healthy and i dont clean it i just leave it alone.. the poop the dead plants matter is not an issue in my aqarium because of 1 inch soil cap with 2 inches of sand and plants.. it was amazing

[@Lobby4U]

Did you use father fish soil or organic soil

[@Lobby4U]

I’m thinking of starting a tank with organic soil 1 inch 2 inch sand cap but it’s store bought organic soil will that be ok

[@jaggybuggy]

@@Lobby4U im from phililpines i dont have access to his stores.. but according to his teaching you can use any kinds of organic potting soil or just your backyard soil...

[@Lobby4U]

@@jaggybuggy I will use some I bought from Tesco today thank you for your advice

[@angelafayenoelleamador8308]

Ang sakin lods ginamit ko potting soil tapos ang sinubakan kong maglagay nang beach sand na pang capping.tapos natanim ako nang egera densa laking tuwa nabuhay naman.akala ko kasi hindi pwedi ang beach sand..@@jaggybuggy

[@fakeout735]

I really like the clear totes that's exactly what I'm using in my basement for my guppies when I bring them back in this fall from the outdoor tubs are those the 17 gallon or the 27s?

[@atharsherbaloch2758]

Regards from Pakistan ❤️🇵🇰

[@dermotkelly2289]

That was a really good video. I am thinking about getting a 6-foot tank next year and I want to do it the way you said. I would like to know if you know about all the different species of fish so that they can live together without fighting each other. cAN YOU ALSO RECOMMEND THE BEST FILTER SYSTEM FOR A 6 FOOT TANK? THANK YOU

[@lutrueson9000]

sense👍👍👍

[@jessicaherrera7900]

What causes a tank to start leaking? We had a tank with a slow leak and we don't know if we caused it or something else did. We love your videos.

[@FatherFish]

WEAK SEAM

[@dhanasowndar]

Father fish is the God Father of Aquarium hobby🔥🔥🤘

[@jonisolis9645]

I have soft well water with a TDS of about 16. I need to add stuff the water to get plants to stay alive! Dirt helps.

[@DM-fg9rr]

Hi father fish! Not sure if you will see this, I want to switch the substrate out of my older tank. The soil I originally used years ago as a beginner, I mixed with so many rocks then only put a thin layer of sand and gravel on top. The soil is almost rock hard, and extremely difficult to plant into in most areas, (My epiphytes are great)and I want a deeper sand substate for a healthier tank. I have 21 small nano fish and a mystery snail and a handful of shrimp in a 29 gallon. Is there a safe way to transfer my fish into a temporary set up while I quickly change out the substrate and place all my plants and rocks and wood back then put them in without killing them? and If so, how long do you leave them out before adding them back in then original tank, does it have to "season" ?

[@FatherFish]

Yes. Remove plants and fish to a bucket with an air stone. Remove all of the water but leave your substrate. Add my soil formula to 1", add 2" of sand and carefully fill the tank without disturbing the sand. Add plants on day one and the fish on day two. Onward!

[@darimarisnani7880]

I have a very small tank with 2 neon tetras, soil, sand, dried leaves and 1 plant. Im not doing anything and just feeding them occasionally. After a month without doing anything I saw a couple of snails in my tank.

[@JudgingTyrannosaur]

So, do I just go out and put some leaves from a body of water in my new tank, or can I buy that or does it come with your substrate? I’m trying to start my own bioactive tank, and this is all new to me.

[@FatherFish]

GREAT> Joiin us in the Father Fish SHOAL where are the happy fish keepers live. Go to fatherfish.fish and click on the DISCORD link at the top. We have so much to share with you.

[@straightouttacornwall]

This should be the first video a new fish keeper watches

[@jrodger4]

Nice, but please tell me how to make this work with saltwater.

[@FatherFish]

If you are near the sea collect sand from the littoral water and put 2" in your tank. Cap with cleaner wild sand about 2". That's it. Run a power head and find plants to grow in it - macro algaes are great. If you do not live near the sea use plain sand, 4-6" and get some live sand from an existing tank, a little bit is all you need. NO DIRT!

[@VictoriaHammond]

Do you have any advice for tank mates for bettas? And how many fish you can keep in a certain sized tank?

[@jeffrey0091]

Do we still need filter (gravel, top or skimmer) for the natural tank?

[@deathbyfishtanks]

Not if you have enough plants

[@jeffrey0091]

@@deathbyfishtanks how do I know it enough?

[@deathbyfishtanks]

@@jeffrey0091 should be fine as long as you have a lot.

[@deathbyfishtanks]

@@jeffrey0091 but the way I figure- if your water is clear and doesn’t stink, you have enough plants

[@FatherFish]

I have tops on most of my tanks. I use sponge filter, heaters, and lights.

[@BKAqua]

❤️❤️❤️

[@wug18]

just a quick question how do you feel about feeding wild garlic to fish?? Thanks Derek

[@FatherFish]

Crushed, it is an excellent prophylactic

[@alexnguyen3022]

Hello FF. How would you go about deworming a fish that is infected with internal parasites?

[@MLR-jw5em]

Hello What is your advice on koi fish pond? Can I use soil sand and water too? also if a person wants to have a saltwater tank is it ideal to live close enough to the ocean

[@FatherFish]

Yes and yes

[@danawilliams8698]

Father Fish, I need your advice. Are damselfly nymphs okay for betta aquarium? I just found them in my tank after starting natural tank. Thank you for all you do!!

[@FatherFish]

Yes they are. As food

[@danawilliams8698]

@@FatherFish thank you so much

[@rubenabiudgutierrez7534]

Father fish what plants would you recommend as most resistant to the negative effects of aquarium salt? And how much and how often should I give my fish a dose of aquarium salt without killing my live plants?

[@FatherFish]

There is typically no good reason to dose your tank with salt. Swords, val and sag are ok with limited salt.

[@rubenabiudgutierrez7534]

@@FatherFish how can I order sturdy plants from you father fish? I would want to buy plants from you in the near future as soon as I get some lawsuit money coming my way.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I declorinate all the tap water I top off with . Is that ok.

[@loriharrisgarcia602]

Sp I lost my gold fish yesterday. I had hom since October. I came home the night before and he was dyeing .With his mouth stuck open . Can anyone tell me why?

[@kondabuddyTV]

I raise guppies in 10g with air stone no filter n just plants and light on a timer no issues...nvr clean tank...just add water

[@MitziQuillen]

Father fish my betta is dying. I treated water with E.M. Erythromycin. Then did a 75% water change and treated him again. I’ve seen no improvement. What do you suggest

[@sebastianflores848]

Go onto discord and post on the disease section to get expert advise on treating your fish

[@MitziQuillen]

Father fish I spoke to soon. I got up yesterday morning and he was swimming around like nothing ever happened to him. He’s back to eating and coming to the front of the tank when I call his name. I’m so happy I saved him from near death. I’m really ecstatic.

[@jarosawfarnow7517]

I think that under gravel filtration is unnecessary and gives opportunity to unprocessed food to go back to the water column... Which gives algy extra power to go... Am I wrong?

[@FatherFish]

You are essentially correct.

[@himanshuverma2613]

Sir I'm not able to get any dead nd decaying matter or water from a water body as I don't have one near me is there any way to make a ecosystem without it?? I have this other tank kind of mid tech tank with aquasoil, co2 etc there are some seed shrimps spawning in that tank can I siphon them nd add them in my ecosystem tank??

[@FatherFish]

YES

[@himanshuverma2613]

@@FatherFish I did that but then I never saw any seed shrimp in my ecosystem tank??

[@josephschembri]

Which video do I watch to learn how to make a natural aquarium? And does size matter? I have a small tank about 20 or 30 gallon would suggest I try that?

[@FatherFish]

Watch several videos about creating natural tanks. Then visit the SHOAL and learn how to do it well.

[@josephschembri]

@@FatherFish I did watch several vidios now thanks.

[@loz4382]

Would you help me with my tank or to change my tank to make it more natural and thrive. Aswel when you add your tap water do you still dechlorine it? And in the natrual tank do you still use a filter or just a air pump. I tried to join your discord and i still dont get what im doing so sorry thank you. Ive got so many questions.

[@FatherFish]

try again to get on the SHOAL. It is a very powerful tool for just such concerns as you are raisng.

[@xiq7031]

I hope someone can answer this question for me ❤ I have a good tank that has been settling for quite a while, but I realized it doesn't have the right amount of sand, so I want to take all the fishes and plants out to put more sand, it's that OK? I don't want to kill my fishes or messed it up. (And I really want to put in more sand and plants)

[@FatherFish]

Fish are excellent dodge ball players. They will not allow the sand to hurt themselves. Just pour in well washed sand, half an inch a week and all will be well.

[@yusufbozgeyik1412]

Hay Father Fish The temperature of my tank is 29 degrees, which is hot where I am. Should I use a cooler? I would be happy if you help. thank you in advance

[@FatherFish]

FINE TEMP

[@yusufbozgeyik1412]

@@FatherFish thank you very much

[@austinhang1084]

Father fish, how do I get rid of my black algae? It has spread everywhere while I was away and found it insanely difficult to scrub off the windows and getting every single one off the plants and filter and heater. Is my aquarium doomed? I’ve never seen these before. But I do believe it is black algae

[@FatherFish]

Take a deep breath. It is a function of high nitrates and is not dangerous. It will reduce nitrate level and disappear. Defeat it with more plants.

[@frombaerum]

Hi! Just have a little question: Today i was walking in the local forest here in Scandinavia. There i saw some wonderful pieces of rotten wood, both in a pond and on dry land. If i where to put that wood in a tropical aquarium, could the fish be harmed? (parasites, ph-values f.eks)

[@FatherFish]

start with small amounts

[@frombaerum]

@@FatherFish ok thank you

[@justinz2084]

Father Fish is based!

[@melwinwin]

😎🙏

[@shetu1975]

why am I facing bba everytime? is it OK to just leave it like it is?

[@FatherFish]

is ok

[@jonisolis9645]

I have had earthworms in some of my aquariums and ponds.

[@FatherFish]

These look like earthworms but they are an aquatic worm.

[@Yourman_Sam]

The more money on chemicals and other things is more money spent on new live fish

[@MeanOldLady]

My water's mostly hard & when my tanks fluctuate, it's usually because of some of the hardscape or bacterial colonies. I had a very hard tank because of seiryu stone & a soft tank because of colonies that were on some of my lava rock imports. I added several oak leaves & removed a seiryu stone to bring down the ph in the hard tank & removed, boiled & added the lava stone back in & added that seiryu stone to the soft tank & now they're within .6 of each other (in the 7 range). (I had a lava stone from the same batch that I boiled first & added it to a different tank with no ph change, so I figured it had to be something that hitch-hiked on that batch.)

[@akwarista-ps1fn]

Colourfull gravel is horrible I don't get how somebody can put to fish tank something like that

[@FatherFish]

Green is not so bad. Pink is frightening!