Father Fish Reveals The Top 5 Secrets To Creating An Enchanting Natural Planted Aquarium

[@maddib1723]

My husband thinks im obsessed with you 😂😂 honestly just love the knowledge elders carry, my mountain minnows and shrimp love their lil tank pond

[@FatherFish]

Grandpas need love too. I appreciate your encouragement. Ponds are terrific.

[@TzNofficial]

I really like watching this channel;) in Poland, a lot of people are inspired by what you say;) You talk beautifully and this knowledge is conveyed in a really great way;)

[@chatterbox2989]

I love Father fish too my sweetheart 💕 🎉 ❤

[@zackmorisco1854]

You made me enjoy fishkeeping again. Less work and more enjoying! Thank you father fish and thank you the team who's behind him!

[@johnp5250]

Always a blessed day when Father Fish post

[@hcr32slider]

I finally setup my new aquarium 4 days ago thanks to you inspiring me to try again after 15 years out of the hobby. My kids spend more time in front of it than the tv now.

[@bretw1507]

I’m a new viewer, and I gotta say this is awesome information. I’m going to set up a natural Florida fish tank. With livestock, and plant s I collect with my trowel/minnow net. Thanks Father Fish for the inspiration.😊

[@davidjames1815]

This is a very wonderful video bcz it really tells me the big picture of the mechanics of the dirted aquarium fast and easy. The aquarium almost becomes a field of balanced energy in my mind's eye. A proper aquarium is an elegant aquarium.😮

[@FatherFish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@australopytekus02]

I'm from Brazil... my English isn't good, but I use automatic subtitles to better understand your class... thank you very much for sharing your precious knowledge.

[@dattaprasad1560]

Love from india❤❤you are not father fish you are god Father for fish tank lovers, thank you..❤❤

[@straightouttacornwall]

I could watch these videos on loop

[@markfranklin8831]

Its always great to see and hear your fish advice. Thanks for sharing.🤟👍💯

[@zaferboran5343]

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[@Volvo-f2y]

Thank you Father Fish 🐠🐠

[@DashDrones]

A golden oldie 👍

[@TB21660]

Just wanted to say thank you Father Fish. Your knowledge is incredible. Nothing but love and respect for you. I have learned so much. And yes, just capped my gravel off with sand and added leaves.

[@ChristianB1969]

Your content has so much information and wisdom. Keep up the outstanding work.❤

[@stanleysoans6888]

I have used your advise and is successful the 1st time with a planted aquarium... Thank you father fish... God bless 🙌

[@goldfish2289]

Good information. Thanks for sharing

[@walstadmethodstepbystep]

nice. thank you !

[@PsychoPlantLady]

Great remastered video!

[@Spar9753]

Love from bangladesh.

[@justinherbert8942]

Another great video Father FIsh thanks for all you knowledge you share. Best thing other than the great aquarium is the aquarium fish shops sell me nothing anymore

[@Nunyah_Bidness]

@@justinherbert8942 Huh?

[@justinherbert8942]

No chemicals

[@cassandrafrancis2246]

You missed one thing Boss PLANTS!!!!!! Big deal and your the first to say.Godbless Big D.😊

[@eddie6436]

I did a 30 day resurrection jar and put it I my tank (water only). Now my fish have flukes!I and i pulled out 2 small dragon fly larvae a few days ago! I emptied out a dirt bottom tank the other day and the dirt had stained and corroded? (Wrong word probly) the silicone. I'll never put dirt or any foreign water in a tank again. Highly recommend Fishtory he explains alot more and takes far less risks introducing things into his tank

[@rastareptilerescue]

Thx fa Di warning g he never explain dis inna any video mi aguh watch fa dat

[@surajrastogi30]

I m waiting coming next video ff..... ❤❤❤because i m started make new tank in this week...

[@dallasbrat81]

FF I followed your instructions I have bacteria goodness in my sand . My problem is I need to add 1/2 to 1” more sand into my tank that’s a year old with plants. What’s the best way to add more sand to establish tank

[@FatherFish]

Just pour it in.

[@infamousgamer8721]

Awesome video! I'm getting ready to set up a 40gal breeder and I was going to use fluval substrate and flourite black sand gravel in fine mesh bags and cap with fourite black sand, is this a bad idea??

[@EdvinGál]

Hi, it's good to watch your videos, but since English is not my native language, it would be good if the quality of the microphone was better to make it easier to understand.

[@rudybriskar5267]

I also leave dead snails and plant loaves in my aquariums to be absorbed into the ecosystem.

[@BANANA42k]

How often should you replace/reseal an aquarium?

[@CrystalStemberger]

So, I just found you a few weeks ago... unfortunately after I started my tank. What should we do if we didn't start with a mud base? I have a 20 gallon with 2 inches of sand and 9 potted anubias (3 varieties) in terracotta plus a couple of pieces (one large) of mopani wood. Over the last 2.5 weeks, I've added 8 Glo Tetras and 7 kuhli loaches.

[@FatherFish]

start building a food web.

[@CrystalStemberger]

@@FatherFish I went to a community park and got a big handful of decaying leaves from the shoreline and a couple of handfuls of muck. The kuhli loaches are loving it, lol.

[@stardate412]

Hey I just setup a new tank I've used good materials and my well water. For some reason my water looks like it has a brown or red tint but it's clear just has this tint would the brownish sand caz this. Like a reflection? Thx jamier

[@thefitnessgeek8700]

I have lots of Fluval stratum in my 55. About 4-6inches. But no sand cap. Is it needed if I don't stir up the bottom/ keep the nutrients down in the aquasoil?

[@FatherFish]

sand prevents leaching from the aquasoil. Water coarses through aquasoil in a current. It does not do so in sand.

[@MADMUSICENT.]

FF ❤❤❤

[@elfpuncher]

Would you avoid a glass lid on a 5 gallon betta tank? Would you go with a meah lid instead or would a betta prefer the humid air at the surface?

[@melissaskinner4501]

They don’t like dry air-it can be harmful.They also jump,depending on what type you have.

[@cesarbetancourt6231]

Hi FF hope you're great. Do you think your method is good for these both scenaries 1°. 5 or 6 discus in a 120 gallon tank 2° A pair of Oscar fishes and a pair of other big cichlids in the same 120 Gallon tank. Maybe no plants because they could eat them Do you think these cases would work with not filtration, not water changes but with deep substrate and food web ?

[@FatherFish]

yep

[@dallasbrat81]

FF can you talk about how to get “Natural Food” into your tank . I believe you said some comes on plants you add to tank . Can we buy some and add it to our tanks. Can you sell some

[@FatherFish]

Go to Phillips Fish Works. Link is at fatherfish.fish

[@chaleyharry4292]

I see you sifted your mud. I left some tiny branches and stuff in mine. I hope that's okay lol

[@nurmahmudf]

Do we have to wash or rinse the sand first? and is the size of the sand used very small or a bit large?

[@FatherFish]

Not if you put it in the tank before adding water.

[@eonmah7943]

😃

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

How do you keep from having to recharge aquarium so plants can thrive long term

[@FatherFish]

I use Aqua Petra, soil supplement

[@robindhood9125]

If I have an existing tank with a substrate like flourite can I simple add sand over it or do I need to start over?

[@FatherFish]

cap with sand

[@robindhood9125]

@@FatherFish Thank you I will add the sand

[@4lex4unk4n]

Father Fish, Are blue pond dyes safe for aquarium shrimp?

[@FatherFish]

not necessarily

[@danielcleghorn8625]

Hey father fish thanks for the video, but how can I get rid of fish lice? Please help

[@melwinwin]

😎🙏

[@Hustis1]

Dear Father..! Bless me for I have sinned!!!🙏🧎😭🐟🦐

[@FatherFish]

As have we all.

[@JoeyTheUnique]

Father fish, how do you make a planted aquarium for fancy goldfish (orandas/ranchu)? Since they like eating the plants

[@FatherFish]

heavier plants.

[@siyahsancak1453]

Lütfen Türkçe altyazı da ekleyin !!!!!!!!!

[@gulaysahin6259]

Bende takip ediyorum Türk ce alt yazı iyi olurdu. .

[@rajvinderbanger4164]

I have done exactly this but for some reason my ammonia keeps spiking and my mollys keep dying? What am i doing wrong. I have planted my tank since january but still having this ongoing issue

[@FatherFish]

stop feeding prepared foodss. Feed only live food.

[@rajvinderbanger4164]

Thankyou i will try this

[@adambushman2928]

Is frozen food ok?

[@rastareptilerescue]

​@@adambushman2928no just let dem eat the microfauna you introduce

[@MrChidorinagashi10]

Anyone on here want a free goldfish ill mail him to u🤣 hes 4 inches long. In tired of him eating my hornwort and tetras (i dont want to put him down).Also father fish you rock!

[@patriciahaga8855]

Can you give us your goldfish?

[@domowerybcie9732]

Pana wiedza mi się przydała chociaż ja to zrobiłem inaczej wrzuciłem drobny żwir pczekałem aż się wytworzy muł dałem rośliny i postawiłem na parapecie i dotej porystoi czyli 8 lat i żyje są tam gubiki i krewetki

[@kennethianhusband7433]

Can I use rocks from my local lake? If so how should I clean them?

[@Looje.1321]

Can i use plotting soil in aquarium?

[@FatherFish]

potting soil should be 1/4 of the substrate content. goto fatherfish.fish to find the link to the SHOAL with the formula and help

[@alanlaplink]

Hi Father fish, my angel fish is eating my plants, is there something I can do?

[@Argalia1st]

Is it possible to keep C/S American cichilds woth African cichilds? I'm curious.

[@NickSpencer-c4j]

@fatherfish we found this water tick looking bug attached to one of our snails. What is this? Concerning? - Update: it was a dragonfly nymph.

[@rudex3825]

So i have a koi carp tank in my balcony. it gets some light in daytime. How can i get rid of algae there? Also some of the Koi's are scratching their body against surfaces. Ich i guess. I cant provide heater there. What should I do?

[@FatherFish]

Not ick but other parasites. Go to the SOAL for help.

[@susanhuerta1664]

What kind of worms are they? They look like red wigglers.

[@64simon]

Can nutritious garden soil be used ?to begin

[@franciscoreyes7370]

Yes, but cap it off with a few inches of sand.

[@soniasnodgrass6517]

I did a small pond just like this and the water is very cloudy, it's been 3 days, will it clear up?

[@FatherFish]

yes, unless the dirt is exposed.

[@soniasnodgrass6517]

@@FatherFish thank you it was already gotten better today on the dirt is not exposed

[@soniasnodgrass6517]

I'm getting ready to build a 150gal pond will it work for pond that size also?

[@marioabel3347]

Q IS IT POSSIBLE TO BURY LOW WATT HEATER IN substrate

[@Nunyah_Bidness]

Sure, it's very possible, but also a very bad idea.

[@FatherFish]

It will cement soil to the glass and burn out

[@infamousgamer8721]

I noticed copopods in my spong filter, is this bad?

[@melissaskinner4501]

That’s great

[@redmamba8674]

Father fish pls help me😢 How to remove the Hydra on tank...i dont want to reset my tank😢

[@coraltheexplorer6753]

I want a planted tank but I have silver dollars…. Is there a plant they won’t devour?

[@mohammadsaad258]

Father of fish, how do I get rid of algae in the tank? I have destroyed my tank and I do not want to use chemicals

[@FatherFish]

add more plants to compete with the algae

[@juliamartin1962]

Plants will reduce the amount of nutrition in the water column and starve out the algae

[@davidannotti6611]

I used just pond mud and peat moss and I can't get stem plants to grow. I can only get anubuis

[@juliamartin1962]

@@davidannotti6611 try letting them float till they get roots then bury them

[@juliamartin1962]

@@davidannotti6611 do you have 2 inches of sand

[@OkraPlutonium]

I can't wait for people to make YTP of Father Fish

[@josephdolderer6113]

Question : I set my 55 gallon tank up without dirt. Everything , except the sand came through from the creek- the rocks, plants, the darters, killfish, and young. bluegills. I have 4 inches of sand , and a ton of natural gravel from the river mixed in- not washed , only lightly rinsed. Will my system create its own natural cycle in time as fish waste and such precipitates into the substrate?

[@FatherFish]

It is already there!

[@samuelosmyth6340]

this isn't new? seen it 🤨

[@FatherFish]

Yep. Remastered

[@jonisolis9645]

@@FatherFish what about PLANTS wouldn't that be number 6?

[@Eye-1-70]

You mean like a broken record ?😅

[@graemestorey1596]

You get loads of parasites from a river wich can give your fish deases.

[@FatherFish]

Which, of course, never happens. You WILL get parasites if you refuse to introduce a maximized culture.

[@Eye-1-70]

So.... You've made hundreds of videos telling folks.. telling us that' was the way to do it. And now you're going to make loads more videos telling us this' is the way to do it? So which is it? That? Or This?