The Simple Secret to Keep Your Aquarium Clean!

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.
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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
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[@FatherFish]

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[@FutureRobert]

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]

🤡

[@SADUTTAQUARIUM]

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

[@Bluebell20]

So glad your fish survived! 🥰

[@Richiko06]

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]

You don’t need filters?

[@lukasgayer5393]

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]

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

[@zior8001]

Definitely agreed.

[@hobbyhobbyhobbyhobby]

How's the tank going man?

[@SexyTexas]

@@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]

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

[@NathanAnnandale]

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]

Please elaborate on the growing indoors

[@boogiedownforever]

@@slicktmi ha same page

[@hungryghost23]

😆..

[@fletchoid]

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]

cat litter?!! wow,

[@potatohead1423]

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

[@primesspct2]

@@potatohead1423 good to know

[@pozzee2809]

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.

[@woken_token_2976]

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

[@hotshot3d]

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

[@sheilamore3261]

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

[@NotSure876]

Lmao, you guy’s really believe this guy

[@hotshot3d]

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

[@ceber121]

Yesss!🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@freshfalcon3996]

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

[@sophiathiem6066]

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]

Ur English is better then some Americans. 😉

[@haretauwhare5959]

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

[@VS-q]

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..

[@user-mr4ur3wi4x]

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!

[@primesspct2]

I would have loved to hear her stories!

[@chesneymigl4538]

That is such an inspiration! I've seen some of the turn of the century aquariums sold, like "uranium glass" and assumed they couldn't survive due to their small size

[@williamn7579]

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

[@FatherFish]

Welcome aboard!

[@joshuaheilman4664]

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.

[@mikeymacaque]

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]

Saltwater fish only or coral ? Reef tank are more sensitive

[@mikeymacaque]

@@Badboii21 it was coral!

[@primesspct2]

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]

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]

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]

Yep. Trimming plants is an unnatural act!!

[@giftofthewild6665]

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]

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

[@primesspct2]

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

[@chriskuaiwa8691]

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

[@FloatingSunfish]

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

[@TheAdriengrape]

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

[@isaq6345]

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

[@johnmanrow2667]

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]

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

[@garrett3117]

Incredible.

[@BenlshTracker]

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 😊

[@jonathancantrell858]

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.

[@SarahBastin-pq3vg]

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

[@Endurance-tq7fi]

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

[@NaturalState27]

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 😂

[@dxq3647]

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]

Excellent DXQ

[@FatherFish]

My deep substrate is a CO2 factory.

[@dxq3647]

@@pat-paterson I never used CO2

[@weirdscience6820]

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

[@weirdscience6820]

@@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 😂.

[@MrBigscarythingy]

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

[@Opti-Miser]

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

[@SmallGirlBigWorld_]

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!!

[@BritneyHolt]

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]

That is awesome Britney!

[@NotSure876]

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

[@NotSure876]

@@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]

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]

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

[@sean6280]

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

[@christianbarrios6614]

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

[@feedthemachine99]

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

[@Kyddoemiko13]

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. 😊🐟🌿🐟🌿

[@marsh4fun569]

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.

[@mbenz9389]

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

[@driftindriftwood7301]

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

[@badluckk610]

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.

[@AzazelsWings]

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.

[@Lyapunov23]

What a wise man. Thank you so much sir. It can't be explanied so clearly.

[@roihananwar5835]

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

[@user-qv5ev4sv6f]

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 😊

[@juliew393]

So glad i found you! Just subscribed and am excited about learning more!

[@susieepstein2726]

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!

[@travisalbert8756]

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]

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

[@CLifemusic]

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]

@@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]

@@FatherFish yes common sense and basic biology right?

[@weirdscience6820]

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

[@Godstrumpet2010]

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. 😊🙏🏾

[@leovasquez4320]

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

[@texaspotency9147]

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.

[@Owwee_immaB]

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

[@travelwithnoman]

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.

[@kfox11]

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

[@tanksouth]

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

[@nazeemsultan1038]

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.

[@retrorespect81]

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🥰

[@cosmicpeaches]

I just found this video by complete accident and I absolutely love your personality!! So wonderful to find such a cool fish mentor!

[@strengthbydesign]

Thank you, wonderful to get this benefit from your years of experience. Cheers

[@Karma_would_return]

Sir, This is my first time that I saw your knowledge video... And I must admit that it was never that simple for me till today to manage and understand how I should maintain a healthy aquarium. I feel blessed and lucky that I was able to find your great video in this ocean of unnecessary and misleading list of videos that teach us to spend thousands of dollars in maintaining our planted / unplanted aquarium. May god give you good health and happiness for spreading your world of knowledge with us.

[@chainerscalleri6931]

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!

[@nunyabizniss6385]

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

[@mangolighters]

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

[@iainaquariumagic]

Brilliant advice. Thank you father fish 🐠🐟

[@solonvega6137]

thanks for your wisdom, Father Fish.

[@coreypankey592]

I believe ive FINALLY found my guy, whose knowledge from just 1 video, has me inspired... Thank you 🎉🎉

[@neileverett3661]

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 🙂

[@nickcummings81]

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!

[@JULi3T16]

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 😅

[@susanbarry7289]

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!

[@shad0s479]

Best fish advice video ever. I loved every second. Thanks Father Fish!

[@romesh4136]

Father spitting facts. Most helpful aquarium video on youtube.

[@sharondimond7799]

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]

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]

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]

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. 😂

[@TheTenzai]

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

[@EQMVB]

Loved it! Sir, you just got a new follower from Portugal! Cheers and keep up the good work!

[@PottedIvyPlant]

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

[@avedanta3885]

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

[@Bradley-sl2uv]

I love this guy and his approach to natural aquariums

[@stevehornshaw4478]

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❤

[@OTSpirit]

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

[@shannon3464]

Omg I'm in love with this channel! I've been searching and searching for a video that breaks it down for someone who's only ever used filters.. but your way is SOO much healthier for the fish!!! Thank you for this video, 😊

[@R3BEL-1]

this video is underrated. such sage advice.

[@adambus77]

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.

[@illsmashyourpumpkins7821]

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!

[@xgenesysx]

This was an absolute treat to listen to. Been keeping fish for years. Just recently got back into it with a 15 gallon planted tank. It's always nice to learn things from someone with much more knowledge.

[@Skull_Collector]

Where have you been all my life, I'm obsessed with fish tanks I love your channel 😁

[@Debass87]

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!

[@widneyburton5559]

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]

Hope your planning on nano fish.

[@widneyburton5559]

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

[@jdub7775]

Wow! This is amazing! I needed this video because I want to restart my aquarium again because last time it was a disaster. But with this knowledge I think I will be successful next time. Thank you so much. 👍🏾 💯 ❤️ 😁

[@christophercisco7454]

My passion for fish tanks has been reignighted. Bless you.

[@briansomers4753]

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

[@sabine3769]

Thats really fascinating I had no idea thats a thing. A tank for 20yrs no maintenance. Incredible

[@arvindravishunkar848]

Thank you so much father fish. I loveeeeee that you have kept an aquarium for 22yrs healthy and natural. I am going to start mine based on your inputs

[@DustinValkema]

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]

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

[@DustinValkema]

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

[@jeffreyrosander-kz4cj]

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

[@yeshuaswords2776]

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😊

[@kdr1048]

You go father fish!!!!!!!!!! I just did this again at the local creek over the weekend!

[@WASasquatch]

I am so glad I found this channel! Just starting to do fish again, and wanted to do a living tank.

[@cleanersnewcastle2221]

Your dedication to your craft is truly inspiring. Keep making a difference!

[@famousamos]

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

[@KayBeeStew]

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]

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!

[@dadstekhniktv]

Thank you very much for this wonderful words of wisdom Father Fish, I've learned a lot from you sir... Let nature do what nature does best...

[@heineksteen4339]

Thank you for your advice. I wanted to have an aquarium without having to spend so much money on chemicals. I recently started my own aquarium by using my father's Koi pond water to make up for a big part of the tank's water. I did this in two tanks, and those fish are doing so great. The one tank I didn't use the Koi pond water and already lost one fish on day one. These are brand new setups with no cycled water. We have a Wild fig tree that have started to spread roots into the koi pond and used a branch that has these roots attached in one of the tanks. It looks great and the fish love to nibble and swim between the roots. I didn't know how keep plants alive but now I do. I firmly believe that a tank needs to be loaded with plants.

[@mike7933]

Great info, I did this with trial and error. The reassurance that other fish keepers are doing the same is nice. I just setup a 75 gallon in my first home that I purchased.

[@redciroc1211]

Congrats to you 💯

[@wandahall5435]

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 💜🖖🇨🇦

[@SarumanDeWhite]

This is the first ff vid I ever watched. Led me on to even more wonderful knowledge thanks FF!

[@dorothyleahy8980]

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

[@sayyeddeyyas]

Thank you. You have changed how much more fun aquariums are now.

[@vanessaandreatta9098]

I don't own an acquarium but I live on a small river that next to my home so I watch fishes and do birdwatching every day with my 2 cats. The water is crystal clean and I can see fish through from when thy are born to be as big as a hand. It is so fascinating I love it. It only gets dirt when it rains for 3 days, but then ducks are happy

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

[@FatherFish]

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

[@ivifranck706]

94 !!