I Simulated Freshwater Ecosystem For 180 Days, No Co2, No Water Change, No Filter

Watching this 180 days evolution has been quite enjoyable and instructive. Once again, I'd like to emphasize that fewer fish, more plants, and sufficient light can prevent algae issues. We should patiently wait without stressing the ecosystem.
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I Simulated Freshwater Ecosystem For 180 Days, No Co2, No Water Change, No Filter
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[@torIIgo]

Man, to have a setup like that, I'd be sitting in front of it for hours peacefully enjoying the simplicity of all the inhabitants of said ecosystem.

[@peaceofnaturee]

It’s perfect, enjoy!

[@torIIgo]

@peaceofnaturee Currently, I am with my 20 gallon long (yet to reveal it on my channel atm). But at some point, I wanna go bigger like you and many others who enjoy a huge slice of nature indoors. One day, it WILL happen. It just may take longer.

[@AndrewFishman]

@@torIIgo Patience it the aquarist's best friend :) Start out big, it is easier to maintain, that's my philosophy. *PS Lovely little tank. Badis, pygmy cories :) Love it.

[@sonkhanguyenvu4474]

This is the most relaxing aquarium setup video I've ever seen. I wonder if we sometimes become too perfectionistic about an ecosystem needing water filters, CO2 systems, various substrates, and chemicals, forgetting about a natural ecosystem like this one.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@Noeman2009]

I have a big aquarium (besides 5 other smaller aquariums I have) but I'm just too lazy to maintain it, has been months without water change, the water has gone 45% and needed to turn off the hang on filter (the water level is to low), The water is brown. The fish still alive without oxygen, the vallisneria-gigantea almost took over the tank. Yes, aquarium with plants needs no extensive maintenance.

[@jl644]

Tank size and the amount of plants and fish is why no filtration can work. If you have a small tank, it's harder to achieve. But balance between plants and the amount of fish is key.

[@peaceofnaturee]

You’re so right. It’s possible to make no filter in small tanks too, as you said balance is so important. In coming weeks I will publish a video about nano filterless tank with nano fish.

[@Cooper1984]

But can you run a big cannister filter on a dirtied tank?

[@peaceofnaturee]

@AndrewCooper-jq5ny If you want you can but it’s not necessary.

[@FedericaRosa-fz6ts]

I have a 15l tank with no filter and it goes very well

[@ChaitanyaArige]

@@FedericaRosa-fz6ts you need oxygen ..or change water every week.. 15L is too tiny

[@diccen]

Earlier this week after a few months of preparation I finished setting up my first fish tank. I'm applying the same philosophies as you and watching your journey with this thank excites me about the journey I am about to embark on with mine. You were an absolute inspiration in determining what I wanted my fish thank to be and for that I will be eternally grateful.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you for your kind comment. We need to be a bit patient with setups like this. I hope you succeed, and I wish you the best of luck.

[@kylequinn1963]

This is the way they're meant to be setup. I've got a 75g with soil and sand substrate, tons of plants, hundreds of cherry shrimp, a few amano shrimp, a nerite snail, tons of pest snails, ottos, khuli loaches and a pile of guppies. No water changes, no fertilizers, no filters, no heater and it's thriving. No algae and no issues, looks beautiful.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Perfect! Congratulations 🍾

[@Acaidia]

Sounds like a dream tank. Btw if the reason you only have one nerite snail is because you don't want them to overpopulate, they won't breed in freshwater. Maybe you just already have enough snails but I figured I'd say this just in case.

[@user-fn1qi7cg9m]

I own an empty aquarium. Its dimensions are 50*50*50 cm. My friend, who follows you on your page, told me... First... about the clay substrate, how high should it be... and then the second layer of sand, how high should it be? ..and how many plants should we plant...and finally the lighting, how many hours should it be on...and I am sorry for the long question.. I am following you from Palestine

[@rogerrodriguez5957]

Can you use like Home Depot soil?

[@OmarDelCastillo]

Has demostrado que no hay límites en el Acuarismo, y con paciencia y de la manera más natural se puede tener este hermoso hobby; Felicidades desde México 🇲🇽

[@Mav86asian]

And one more thing, once algae develops on moss and soft leaved plants, they don’t disappear just by reducing light from 8 to 4 hours. Algae don’t disappear by its own. No matter how many shrimps are in there. What are you not telling us? Did you change some plants? Just be honest. The final aquarium is great btw.

[@MarkoAssi_pokervlogger]

There are at least two kinds of snails in the aquarium plus shrimps

[@jacquejecker4435]

Yes, what he is telling you works. The two main causes of algae are too much light and too much feeding of the fish. This is the first time I have seen the video's from this person, but there are literally hundreds from Father Fish. I set up a 75 gallon tank using his method a year ago and it is flourishing to this day. It is set up very close to this method, no filter, lots of plants and fish, very little fish feeding, only about twice a week, and the water has stayed almost crystal clear and I just replenish the evaporated water every couple of months, but I have a lid on it so there is very little evaporation. Go to KZbin and search on Father Fish. You will be amazed. It is very simple and pretty much maintenance free.

[@The_Primitive]

because there are some creatures in the aquarium that EAT algae

[@bobmcnabney5934]

He also decreased food added to the tank.... giving the shrimp and snails time to clean up

[@isaiahjackson1211]

Bro didn’t watch the video, the first animal he put in was the snails

[@matthewcarey7323]

Absolutely beautiful, I look forward to continued updates on this tank and future projects! Keep up the great work.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻 I’m trying to give my best time for this hobby beside my job. Hopefully in the future I can focus on them more.

[@scourge2bunnies]

Such a beautiful video, and very helpful to me as I’m about to set up my first dirted, sand capped, planted ecosystem. This video is so inspiring, encouraging, and full of useful information! It was really helpful that you demonstrated over feeding. Everyone talks about it, but as a beginner, I was really happy to see it shown so clearly. Thank you!!!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! I glad you like it!

[@jonisolis9645]

It keep growing more beautiful. You did a great job on this aquarium. I hope it continues to give you pleasure for many years ahead.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@badrhelmy80]

oh man, i'm watching this video now as i just bought a beginners tank for my and my kids to just try, when i saw your tank now i feel so eagre to go your way someday and create such an incredible eco system, i really appreciate all the effort and time you spent on your tank, it's so beautiful 🥰

[@titanuranus2136]

Nice informative relaxed video. Kids play sand is a good cheap source of river sand, 15KG for £3. Its not always river sand so read the info on the back. I wash it a few times to get rid of mud and powdery bits of sand. Its labour intensive washng your bodyweight in sand, but its worth it over paying £16 for 7.5KG of sand from aquarium shop.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! Play sand is usefull! I’m using it too.

[@jennikohl5189]

I just spent days rinsing the play sand I got, and it's still isn't clean. I should have researched what is in that particular sand before buying. I'll be giving it to the chickens for baths and buying pool filter sand and blasting sand for fish tanks.

[@GerhardBredenkamp]

I just want congratulate you on this beautiful tank. A few years back I've also created a self sustaining eco tank just adding water when needed and pruning the plants. Once the tank was established I stopped feeding my fish and and the fish just started breeding and multiply. Corry's bred tetras bred and the whole tank just flourished. The biggest key to success is to keep the tank well balanced. I so happy to see there is more people believing that it is possible as the over whelming idea of keeping a healthy aquarium is so based on filters and water change water change and water change. For those who wants to try it be patient and don't disturb the substrate and dont re-scaoe the tank leave it to set in. Beautiful tank well done❤

[@jefftucker9225]

Understock your tank, don't over feed and have lots and lots of plants, you do that and maintaining water quality is very easy

[@peaceofnaturee]

Yes that’s what I’m talking about. 🙂

[@diliganfc3s510]

i had a 10 gallon run 10 years before i ever did a water change as a kid growing into a teenager. i have a 55 gal now and only change the water 50% maybe once or twice a year. gravel a couple plants and a canister filter. my cory cats are 15-18 years old and my albino bristle nose is about 12 now.

[@peaceofnaturee]

It’s amazing! Congratulations. 👏👏

[@diliganfc3s510]

@@peaceofnaturee very cool to see executed at a professional level 🏆

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 👏🌿🍃

[@peaceofnaturee]

@diliganfc3s510 Thank you so much!

[@rishisapre]

Very inspiring and informative video for a beginner like me and the ecosystem is simply outstanding ❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@reliableride879]

This was awesome and most educative one so far, loving it! 😍🥰😘

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@reliableride879]

@@peaceofnaturee You are doing an amazing job here without using Co2, and so on. Keep up the good work!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you very much! 🌿🍃

[@xmanu100]

that is the reason most don't use dirted tanks.. we can rescape or mess with the substrate or pull out rooted plants.. also I had big problems with assassin snails they harm smaller nerites and also ram horn snails which eat algae

[@KegstandOG]

Pretty amazing and what a relaxing just all around great video. Thanks for sharing this!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@ronkowaleski8537]

You are the perfect voice to be a narrator on national geographic or PBS nature

[@berbishshsh]

really pretty tank love how informative you are, you have the perfect narrative voice! i'm inspired to create a similar ecosystem hopefully it will be successful like yours!!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! Good luck for your setup! It’s AI voice.

[@EuroGupper]

Use soil when you never plan to touch your aquarium again. No uprooting plants, no rebuilds. Just scape and leave it alone aside from some trimming or adding materials

[@BathisAquariums]

This makes me want to try the ecosystem too. A perfect adventure.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Yes, I love this adventure. You should try.

[@DashDrones]

It's the only way you should setup a tank..

[@Saxonwomen]

Set up my planted tank 5 months ago no cleaning no water changes & no problems.. I havnt even had any algae & it’s facing two windows I have my lights on around 9 hrs a day the fish are feed with live food or frozen & of course a bit of dried flacked food for fibre.. it’s thriving & all the fish are having babies just need to rehome them as I already have 3 tanks & no room for more 😂

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I found your channel today and subscribed to it today 👍

[@kinglamine712]

So beautiful video thank you very much...I like your video so much... peace and love you welcome from Algeria 🇩🇿 ❤

[@anantagundala7002]

Marvellous it felt so good and peaceful while watching them. Love'em bro appreciate your efforts ❤👏

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

[@Bmayseehawj]

I love this… hopefully someday I’ll have my own little piece of this

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@mainulabedinsober3603]

Fantastic decretion on aquarium

[@BumbleBee-bc7vs]

With your knowledge n experience..adding a filter will be a step forward..

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@chicoloco3379]

Absolutely stunning man! Wow! 💚

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@bntnstrll]

Very nice! Enjoyed watching and hearing all the steps and results chronologically.

[@taqveem]

I have a 30L midi tank, on which I haven't changed the filter or water in 180 days. I perform only top up 3L water every few days of evaporation. The water is clear. I need to maybe syphon some loose dirtvut its been working great with fish thriving.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Perfect! 🫶🏻🌿

[@infiniity5529]

You still have to do water changes its not like in the wild that gets topped up with rain water. It needs minerals from the fresh water

[@peaceofnaturee]

I replenish the water that evaporates.

[@FagnerAccordiAquarismo]

Nice video mate!! Many things that I believe in a watertank you demystified. It was a true class. Thanks!

[@nutmeg0144]

This has to be the most beautiful example of a low tech tank

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@tinygiant9514]

No filter system at all? What a big surprise for me when see your tank so much clean n clear without anything at all, tks.

[@franklinsimiyonraj]

One of the best aquarium setup, I seen ever congratulations

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@naturelife-forms]

Ohh man !! It's fascinating than anything. In future, I absolutely want to have done this .

[@Dave_Andre]

I love the set up sir! I'm definitely doing a large aquarium like this after college. Though I would think some angel fish would be nice as center-piece fish. Btw mine is a planted 15 gallon for now. It has a betta and some guppies + shrimps and snails. It has been set up for more than a year now and basically on autopilot. I only do a waterchange every 3 months or so if the water is starting to get really yellow because of tanins or I'm in the mood or a guest is coming. Its small HOB filter has no media in it anymore and only being used for water movement. Fish are happy and breeding and the plants are thriving, only has some algae on the rocks and wood which I dont mind and the shrimp for sure love it, and that's it. Aquariums like these shows that our hobby doesn't need to be complicated. Keep doin what you do sir. Cheers.

[@-_-ulyana]

Great Job! thank's for sharing!

[@GNKRRS123]

Dude.... absolutely loved it❤❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@noobtrooper6713]

Perfect tank. Maybe add some leaf litter from a body of water to add to your food web.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@gulaysahin6259]

Benim 480litrelik akvaryumum var filtreli sistem ancak dogal akvaryum yapmak istiyorum arastirmalarim sonucu bu videoya geldim. İlham verici, bilgi dolu paylasim icin teşekkür ederim❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Hoşgeldiniz! Rica ederim faydası olursa mutlu olurum. Ayrıca instagram @peaceofnature.eg hesabımdan da güncel içerikleri takip edebilirsiniz. 🌿🍃

[@shamilsyed397]

Gorgeous Pond that you can lose time in it... So jealous of it 😍😍 and Wish you for more creative endeavours. I hope one day I afford to make a more to this... Insha-Allah...

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@PatrickRochaDogTrainer]

Perfect setup 😇

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@baradiganesh4607]

Thank you for such a wonderful video 🎉❤❤

[@subzeroinshorts]

I loved this video mate

[@nturker]

Harika olmuş hocam eline sağlık.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Çok teşekkür ederim. 🌿

[@ahadshaikh368]

I will even watch a 3hr video of ecosystem if you uploaded

[@peaceofnaturee]

I’m planning to make a calm video for this weekend 🤞

[@pavoliring8398]

This is true aquaristics should look like, clap clap bro! Make some more

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonjraj8080]

Loved the narration n ur setup....absolutely lovely

[@takster050974]

Really nice video. Thanks. I am gonna try this when my aquarium gets to small.

[@Hrishikesh-fi5hy]

Beautiful setup ❤ and i got one more reason to buy another tank 😅

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 😂😂🌿

[@joseph7105]

Great only thing is I wouldn't added maybe twice the amount of sand. that will allow for better filtration, microorganism habitat, and longevity

[@garrethmaher2175]

Amazing tank great watch

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@abdulfawaz6242]

Wow what a beautiful ecosystem thank you i got to learn a lot thank you so much ❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🌿🍃

[@phonglucchan4389]

nice ecosystem. Thank you for upload. Looking forward to future update.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@ahmedkandeal5816]

Continue with type of this video Perfect work ❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🌿🫶🏻

[@dangboor4277]

gorgeous tank

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🌿

[@johandenovan]

Beautiful nature for stress release 👍

[@peaceofnaturee]

🌿🌿

[@burakmuezzinoglu3730]

Harika video! Yerli üretim ifadesini görmesem Türk demezdim. Eline sağlık!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Çok teşekkür ederim! 🙏🏻🌿

[@eonbree8593]

im starting my own ecosystem aquarium. its only 10 gallons but im excited to see where it goes

[@peaceofnaturee]

Good luck! ☘️

[@sagarpendse15]

great voice & what a nice setup...

[@peaceofnaturee]

@@sagarpendse15 Thank you so much!

[@jsvmusic]

I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful tank.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🌿

[@mariamkhan726]

Thanks for this beautiful video,I've learned so much fr this,thank u ❤️

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@GetRichSteadily]

❤wow....thats really amazing..... one day , i will also surely build a setup like this bro

[@noobguy57]

I like a little surface agitation to keep biofilm off the top of the water, a filter usually brings that but I could see just doing a small powerhead near the top.

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Just stumbled on your video and watched facinated. Great stuff, thank you for sharing. Who knows one day I might with any one or all of my five grand kids?

[@javiercervera9410]

Blessings and thanks for sharing

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you!

[@dasunjana161]

Really enjoyed ...❤

[@spaideman7850]

really nice. inspiring

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@frankw9836]

absolutely beautiful

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@TheFachen]

Try putting more natural pauses in the text to speech by making shorter clips. That way you can adjust the timing in post. But beautiful tank and thanks for including the steps.

[@steveeuphrates-river7342]

Very impressive!

[@glooglu9650]

this video was so relaxing .❤❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@norbertthoens3561]

Wirklich schön geworden das Aquarium, auch wenn ich selbst immer einen Filter verwenden und Wasserwechsel machen werde...😉

[@caksonn]

soooo beautiful..

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@NoobScapeuk]

that tank is thriving ,looks great!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@kamiljeliman]

Absolute beauty! Thank you.. I can see a heater. What temperature do you keep?

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you! Sometimes I’m not being at home for a few days. These days I close home heater and I use heater for my aquariums. Temperature around 26c.

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

hello from my fishroom channel in chicago, where I am an awestruck subscriber to yours! tell me if you can is the fast growing feathery pink and gold stem that you keep pruning Rotala Wallichii?

[@peaceofnaturee]

Hello! It’s type of Myriophyllum.

[@rusticitas]

Beautiful aquarium!

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you!

[@christophhurni1518]

Beautiful tank❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you!

[@gokhandoganalp3171]

Harika her şey doğada olması gerektiği gibi tebrik ederim

[@peaceofnaturee]

Çok teşekkür ederim.

[@madhavaraop8787]

Good information video

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@ForkZandKniveZ7]

I’m a bit late but thicker layer of sand on the soil will help prevent soil from reaching the water column

[@tomlinsona0704]

If you soak it for about a week beforehand, you won't have much problems with that.

[@HamsterPow3r]

The key is severe understocking of inhabitants and dense planting. The 1st point requires alot of discipline on my end lol.

[@mohammedumar5691]

My favourite tank on yt❤

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@mehmetbabacan4301]

Perfect.

[@peaceofnaturee]

Çok teşekkürler.

[@Imyourmoose]

I found a small flaw in the information about the assassin snail. The assassin snail also eats large snails, there are video's about it. He has like a small saw mouth and puncture his pray. Small or big. They also can eat weak shrimp or shrimps that are molding

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you for information. 🌿

[@fraxiedez2424]

very inspiring

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@sannam4394]

Very nice ❤

[@Ishan.patel.]

This is just wonderful

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much!

[@zaferboran5343]

Türkçe alt yazı olduğu için sizi anlayıp abone olarak takip etmekteyim tecrübelerinizi paylaştığınız için teşekkürler .

[@peaceofnaturee]

Ben teşekkür ederim. 🌿🙂

[@twaddleforlife]

Meanwhile I have a filter and do all kind of stupidities, trying to combat my water quality and nothing works. While, this man -the myth the legend- lowers light and fixes it with ease....

[@prakash36g]

It's my dream to build an aquarium like that, hope I'll do it soon...

[@peaceofnaturee]

🤞🤞🌿

[@craigathonian]

Thank you for making & sharing this HUGE endeavor. Proof that bigger is better ❣ Your demonstration of how to control algae is such a key lesson in aquascaping, Such a beautiful creation ! One thing that I'm wondering about, and to some, the most important stage of aquarium culture, is the "cycling" of this huge slice of paradise. Did you skip this step ? Also, is there overhead lighting for the Monstera plant, or is it surviving on just the aquarium lighting ?

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you so much! I was talking about cycling process my other videos. I didn’t talk about it in this one. All of my aquariums in my livingroom and terrastial plants have day light.

[@calvinchau5479]

Thanks for sharing.

[@peaceofnaturee]

You’re very welcome!

[@Bangramw__]

Amazing aquarium 😍👍🏻👍🏻

[@peaceofnaturee]

Thank you!

[@djnarvadez107]

You sound like the announcer of Physical 100 on Netflix! I love it! haha. Your videos are awesome!