Unleash Your Creativity: How To Create A Stunning Natural Planted Aquarium

Watch Father Fish expertly set up a A Very Simple Large Planted Aquarium. Delve into the world of deep substrate and sand substrate as he crafts a planted aquarium. Immerse yourself in the art of creating a natural aquarium, learning essential tips and tricks along the way. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or a beginner, Father Fish guides you through the steps to create a stunning Very Simple Large Planted Aquarium for your fish. Dive in now!
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[@FatherFish]

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[@yaarufureddo]

What size sand do you need? There is a small river one. Average. Large 1 mm. What is the complete composition of black earth?

[@DashDrones]

Hey father fish! My corys are breeding and the fry is growing up in my 63 gallon father fish community tank. Nature is amazing!

[@krystled2944]

I love these videos where we get to watch you set up a tank! I can’t wait to see the rest of the tanks get set up! Thanks Father Fish!

[@OceanLife6977]

It is a privilege to see FF setting up his aquariums. I am currently doing tons of research before I start my own dirtied filterless aquarium, and I am learning from someone who’s literally an encyclopedia walking. Thank you Father Fish, for all you do for the community.

[@FatherFish]

You can do it!

[@OceanLife6977]

@@FatherFish Indeed!

[@deannareames1396]

I’d love to change my little 10 gallon tank to a natural one. ❤❤yours look great!!!

[@someguy3049]

​@@alexeimarcilio2630 No bro, he gives some of the best info about planted tanks, I've read a bit on Walstad, and some science that goes into these and also just typical biology on swamps,creeks etc. and gone to some tutorials on the Internet and planted tank forums, and let me say it, it was a pain seeing how much bad info is out there, one is using gravel instead of sand, I firmly beleive that sand is better for the aquarium for several reasons, and most people don't get the how fine the gravel should be for capping purposes, so wake can lead to bleeding into the water column. And likewise, Father fish has lots of respectable advice, although I don't use some. I saw a comment on a person who use a lot of water and stuff from creeks and natural sources, I don't do that because of some parasites in my local water sources.

[@someguy3049]

​@@OceanLife6977Hello friend, I am also currently doing a lot of research and trying stuff at a slow pace, so if you have the time, it would mean the world to me if you could write down some of your experiences and findings, mostly regarding substrate and those little tiny bits of problems that arise in these tanks which we, particularly natural aquarium keepers don't really have good sources on, but one being FF discord.

[@harshvardhan7370]

Thank you for existing and for being the shining light to all the young fish keepers in the hobby. It is so easy to get misguided by the salesmen on KZbin who call them selves educators and will just confuse you with more and more stupid chemical solutions. The hobby isn't expensive, the salesmen just make it hard.

[@LadeanaWhite]

Love the new digs! Your joy shows, so happy for you and all that awaits! Thank you so much for taking us along on this journey!😁☮❤🐠🦐🪴

[@thewolfehouse4511]

Thank you Father fish, answered all my questions to the tee in this video. I'm much more confident in starting my natural aquarium!

[@gokidooke1345]

I love this! Very helpful to watch the master!

[@lisab5970]

Great tutorial, the quality of the video is great, and it was nice to see how many plants there are in the stem plant package.

[@FatherFish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlinefromToulouse]

Nice new fish room and it's very interesting to see live examples of tank settings and evolution.

[@FatherFish]

Thank you.

[@mishkawolfforever5951]

My sis in law had aquariums, hubby started watching them and i started feesing them theie meals. I've always loved animals and just dove into researching everyrhing, making lists of the fish i want and level info, compatibily check, gonna start w a 75 and 20 gal.

[@mishkawolfforever5951]

Mind u this process will take me a few months

[@ryanoakes4629]

Heya F.F im so happy for your success.well deserved..❤Canada loves you.😊

[@FatherFish]

Thank you so much!!

[@cattenkoifarm2937]

Love the new place, as always a great video for people to start a father fish fish tank.

[@FatherFish]

Thanks 👍

[@straightouttacornwall]

Fantastic tutorial Lou 👌

[@mista8937]

Hey FF !! I gladly inform you that I have added a dozen of shrimp into my nano tank and there is no casualty. It's been 1 month. This is due to the knowledge you provide !! 😊😊

[@vegan383]

Wow, increadable tutorial 😊❤ thanks!

[@MsDabree]

Always the best information!! Thank you!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Father Fish + Mother Nature. A Win-Win!

[@andresouza2314]

That's very detailed and instructive. Thanks!

[@FatherFish]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your donation to the cuase andresouza

[@andrewfenna7392]

It all looks fantastic. Will look forward to the future videos

[@deathbyfishtanks]

A fish raffle for your streaming room? What a fantastic idea! I would love to see a large species only Scarlet Badis tank stuffed with plants.😁😁😁

[@FatherFish]

Cool idea

[@Fariz.Mammadov]

Hello Father Fish, Its 5 Month I have start with your method aquarium. Today I test my water NO3 there almost 0 ppm. Its funny because I have many fishes, shrimps and I feed much. There some plants fast growing 50-60 percent. I test water NO3 almost 0 maybe benefecial bacterias eat the NO3. Now I search a way for give plants NO3 :) My fishes make Holiday I do many feedings :D

[@blazeyt9282]

Hello father fish, can any type of dirt be used for aquascape? Like i mean the ones people use for gardening

[@raysfishroom2929]

Great hands on video I enjoyed it

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

I’m so excited I am doing a dirted tank! Thanks to you. It’s a 40 gallon. My dirt is curing in the bottom of the tank as we speak.

[@ThuyTran-xw6cb]

I’m so new to this. May I ask what type of dirt and sand you used? If you have the brand that would be great! Thank you in advance.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

@@ThuyTran-xw6cb I am using Scott’s premium topsoil (because it hasn’t been steamed and has some peat moss). I added two teaspoons of humic acid pellets mixed into the dirt evenly and About a heaping cup and a half of natural clay kitty litter. I mixed it all together evenly, breaking up all clumps, then wet the dirt down just enough to saturate the mixture. I will keep in moist but not soaked and keep breaking up the soil with my hands. In the morning I will make sure it’s as pulverized as I can get it and then add a two inch pool-sand cap. I’d like to have river sand. I am just unable to get it currently (but I think it would be better😊). I will seed the tank with some rinsed but not boiled oak leaves etc and add my driftwood from our local river which I did soak in boiling water because our river front is filthy. also, if I had good garden soil, I would’ve mixed that in a little bit (maybe 4 cups) but I keep chickens, so I don’t trust my soil pH. But it seems there is a lot of beneficial bacteria in the first three or 4 inches of garden soil. Also, we have raccoons that visit regularly and a few opossums and I just don’t trust our soil to not be contaminated. not to mention my indoor outdoor cats lol.

[@ThuyTran-xw6cb]

@@tiffanyclark-grove1989 thank you so much for the detailed information. It sounds more complicated than I thought. LOL

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

@@ThuyTran-xw6cb I dont think it is. I just added a few amendments. Just use topsoil or organic potting soil or garden dirt and top with sand😊

[@philclark2025]

What size tank are you using?@@tiffanyclark-grove1989

[@PatrickPoulsen]

How awesome is that! 😃&👍 Congratulations on the 200000+ subscribers 👣

[@FatherFish]

Thank you, my friend!

[@zaferboran5343]

Baba ! 4 gündür TÜRKÇE ALT YAZI Brkliyorum .çünkü senin mükemmel bilgilerini kimse anlatmıyor

[@G_LittleTV]

Looks awesome👍 love your videos❤❤

[@brandya5541]

I love your channel! I set one up yesterday using your method. If the water is murky just let it keep filtering for a few days? Thanks

[@FatherFish]

Yes, just let it settle out

[@sammyvh11]

You'll get 200k in a few days !!🎉

[@FatherFish]

I believe you!

[@AlinefromToulouse]

That's what I told myself, the channel is growing very quickly.

[@chalthanmawiitheresa7223]

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[@sergiomorales9264]

Excellent information thank You God bless 😊

[@stevemacdonald2303]

Love your show

[@DarcvexiS]

Father Fish I've been wanting to do this for quite a while and have questions. I have an existing established 20 gallon river rock aquarium that's capable of growing plants and spot algae. I don't have many fish just a 2 common plecos, 2 spotted Raphael catfish, and a tiger barb. So using this method I can easily use my existing water & drop in my fish immediately without any issues or fear of losing fish? I would also need to add 80% more plants?

[@FatherFish]

This will work

[@Xjdogg21X]

What brand/type of sand did you use? I didn't realize you could use pool filter sand! I thought that would have chemicals and kill the fish

[@FatherFish]

It is good to use

[@SirKnight7]

i want to use sand but I heard sand can get stuck in filters, is this true?

[@MuhammadIrfan-rt4fd]

Please make a video regarding light requirements for low tech to high tech setup.

[@HighkeyLazy]

Hey i was wondering if i can use normal dirt or does it have to be the special kinds? , im trying to make a walstad setup, without my parents mometary support so im on a tight budget

[@sunnyzethan8820]

Which dirt did u use is it potting mix or potting soil ???

[@FatherFish]

I mix a formula. Goto the SHOAL to get the best advice

[@Jhiggy76]

Your outfit at the end is slick

[@katpis9121]

How long until you can add fish?? I am looking to get back into this. Ive never had a soil/sand sub straight, or live plants... Im looking to get a flex 32.5G tank with live plants... Have not decided on the fish yet. I am mainly learning about your method of sub straights and plants. How long do you let the tank be after setting up the new tank with plants before adding you fish

[@FatherFish]

Add a few fish day 2

[@Dmaelstrom]

Great channel! I only have soil that was composted at home- will this be ok? And what sand should I use? I have some play sand but not enough for 2 inches. I have gravel right now - should I bin it? Thanks!

[@FatherFish]

put the gravel on top of the soil and cap with sand

[@Dmaelstrom]

@@FatherFish Thanks for answering! So glad I found your channel!

[@Amare-fidem-spes]

How long do you keep lights on for a planted aquarium?

[@Iron-Claw-Tiger]

100k subs in 2 months,that crazy,I don't think I ever seen a channel grow that fast

[@FatherFish]

It’s truly amazing.

[@ranger178]

i have a heck of a time keeping plants in my aquarium some of the fish rip them out and some nibble on them all i am getting now is dam moss growing on everything. maybe i will have to try your assortment of plants and see if that helps.

[@FatherFish]

Maybe you could try not so tasty plants like Amazon swords, Java ferns, or anubias

[@bderoubaix]

Dear Father Fish I have a question. We have A 16 gallons tank with substract, sand and many plants. 10 neons, 5 anamo shrimps and 5 corydoras panda. We have a small heater to maintain the aquarium around 24 degrees celsius and good and efficient internal filter. Can we stop that filter in the night, or sometimes, or should we have it always working filtering the water?

[@FatherFish]

I leave my filters on 24/7

[@temantaniku]

How many hours are the lights on? Thank you Mr Fish

[@FatherFish]

New tank plants need lots of light. Back to 12 hrs a day after a week or two.

[@lolataken]

Can I use any kind of soil? What Kindle of soil would you recomend me? I live in Spain

[@FatherFish]

Watch videos about substrate. Join the SHOAL

[@iavoraleksiev]

Greetings from Bulgaria 😊

[@dorin2212]

Hi, did you manage to get some suppements from Father fish?

[@iavoraleksiev]

@@dorin2212 Well it's almost impossible unfortunately, shipping across the ocean is delayed for months

[@Zonnedans]

I’m confused. Here I see you do have a big filter on the aquarium, but in your other video’s you speak against a filter. I’ve been trying to set up my first FF tank (15 liters) 2 weeks ago, but wothout filter. The water is greenish from cloud-dust algue. I have only 4 fireshrimp and some snails in it for now, next to have it planted for 50%. Should I nevertheless add a filter? Is the filter only temporary till the ecosystem has found his balance or do you need to stay using it? When do I know it’s balanced? Once the water cleared up? I do have copepods in it already, which I thought would be a sign of healthy water.. Anyways, more clarity regarding yes/no and when/ how long to use a filter is mostly welcome!

[@FatherFish]

I have filters in all of my aquariums. People try natural aquariums without filters, but I am not one of them

[@lemonthebudgie]

Can we use cocopeat instead of dirt? Please let me know

[@yaarufureddo]

What size sand do you need? There is a small river one. Average. Large 1 mm. What is the complete composition of black earth?

[@FatherFish]

fine sand is best. Soil is 50% peat, 25% compost, 25% soil to which is added FATHER FISH SUCCESS FORMULA BOOSTER - 1/2 CUP PER 25 GAL.

[@yaarufureddo]

@@FatherFish I want to clarify. What peat? There is riding and non-riding. Or are you talking about peat moss? I saw that you add Peat Moss 50%. 25% soil are you talking about flower soil? How can I make my own SUCCESS FORMULA? Is there a video on how to do this? Or can you add Chernozem? There is a lot of black soil in my country. I hope you understand me. I am writing through Google Translator. I live in Ukraine.

[@SarumanDeWhite]

Dear FF, why would we rather have 3/4” soil than 1 and 1/4” soil? Thanks

[@FatherFish]

I used the analogy that soil is the seasoning, not the main dish. Think about that.

[@sherylknudsen8569]

I did a set up just like you just showed but it was a 36 gallon. I have left the lights on for three weeks as you said to do and I have fish in there as well. I've only been feeding them very little every couple of days. My problem is the sand in the front of the tank is turning green. Do I need to worry about this?

[@FatherFish]

no

[@jeffrey0091]

I just filled the tank with plants and substrate as you taught. after a few days the surface of the water was filled with a little foam. Is it dangerous if I fill the fish with this foam?

[@jeffrey0091]

How to handle the foam?

[@FatherFish]

Do not know what the foam is. Skim it off. Do you have a gourami making a bubble nest?

[@DaschaMichelle]

So, FF, I'm learning, trying, hoping to successfully establish a 20 gallon tank for guppies, corydora, oto, shrimp. I currently am maintaining them between a 5 gallon tank and a 2.5 gallon tank. The 5 gallon has sand and soil, 5 inches tall. But, my error was dirt ended up as top layer and my filters can not keep up, my nitrates go very high with my test strips. I move the friends to the 2.5 gallon which has thin layer of gravel and I change the water out in the 5 gallon. Losing paradigm. I understand that nitrates are not 'bad' via your feedback. Ammonia is nutrient for plants. I have a plant 'thing' that is growing in its own base, not in my soil. Strange 'thing' I bought at a local supermarket. I am ready to follow your paradigm of soil and top layer of sand, this enough that soil will not break the top (per this vid), and plants. Question. How long to cycle before introducing fish, shrimp? Do you use a filter. I thought I saw somewhere that you don't use filters. I see the bubble and heater. So air stone and heater are all you use? I'll look to purchasing plants via your store. I like the variety (breadth).

[@FatherFish]

Use sand on top as dirt will foul the water. I use sponge filters

[@chaoticdark6923]

When is the best time to put the plants in an established tank or before its established

[@FatherFish]

At the beginning of, right after the water

[@cat_died]

If my aquarium only had gravel, and I added rinsed play sand to the top of it, am I cooked? I don't have a layer of dirt, but am trying to work my way to a more natural tank. Was given a 60 gallon by my brother with all the filters and whatnot, but wanted to convert it to be less filter dependant.

[@FatherFish]

You’re fine with the sand cap. I

[@MrTwon334]

How long should I wait to add the fish?

[@FatherFish]

On the second day add a few

[@nf8231]

I’m in Australia can I use tap water ?

[@FatherFish]

Only if it flows counter clockwise when circling the bowl.

[@mharcuzmimis]

father fish... I'm planning to set up new aquarium can you tell me what kind of soil can i use it? thanks

[@FatherFish]

The formula is available in the SHOAL. discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

[@FarizMammadov-qw8rc]

Hello Father fish! I see some videos about blow aquarium own breath and this add co2 aquarium its good for plants. This is true information??

[@FatherFish]

The father fish substrate, dirted substrate, is a co2 factory, no need to add anymore.

[@ranger178]

my daughter is starting out as a science teacher, and they have an old tank she can set up in her room that was in there many years ago. it is strange the tank is 125 gallons with a top plastic frame but no bottom frame not sure if somebody took it off or it was made that way do you think an old tank like that is safe to use without a bottom flange?

[@FatherFish]

I would not use it

[@danishshaikh4979]

Hello sir will ADA la plata sand work as a cover for the substrate? Not sure if its very fine gravel or actually a sand. They claim it as ADA la plata sand on the description. Or could you mention the sand bag you used in the video. Much love and respect from India.Wishing you good health

[@FatherFish]

I use pool filter sand. Any sand with a grain size from .2mm to 1.2mm is fine

[@danishshaikh4979]

@@FatherFish Much love and respect

[@ShmoneyMadeMe-]

Where do u get the dirt from can u just use dirt from outside or what kind of bag of dirt should I get

[@ShmoneyMadeMe-]

Please I need to know I want to do this for my tanks

[@FatherFish]

I use a mixture of 4 parts peat moss, 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts compost and supplement

[@droeksonfishkeeping]

What is the reason for the peat seeing that it is inert? My dirted tanks' 1 inch soil layer comprises of two parts peat, one part potting soil and one part compost. I have been thinking of doing the next one with only the potting soil or the potting soil and compost in the dirt layer or is that a bad idea?

[@FatherFish]

substantial humic material provides continous nutrients. Soil is limited without adsding nutrients.

[@droeksonfishkeeping]

​@@FatherFish thanks for the reply. So you would recommend that I keep the peat as part of the mix?

[@FatherFish]

Yes, definitely

[@jithint4315]

Sir Above the sand substrate natural gravel adding is good for fishes

[@FatherFish]

No

[@tobiasmisko675]

Is it possible to use regural garden soil in aquarium?

[@FatherFish]

Garden soil will work as long as there are no chemicals.

[@robertlee9712]

Brilliant tank im in the uk whats the best dirt & sand to get over here and cheapest.love your content

[@FatherFish]

contact our UK distributor - goto www.fatherfish,fish

[@mrjinglesdice2368]

Question for the hive mind. I've got a 10 soiled tank, with current plants and fish my parameters stay at 0 except nitrates at 5 ppm. I found 1 dead assasin snail, and 3 hanging out at the top. Any idea what they may not like?

[@FatherFish]

Nitrates are not the problem.

[@mrjinglesdice2368]

@@FatherFish I put them in separate tanks, still going to the top. All my parameters fall under what I'm seeing they like. Maybe I should just leave them be?

[@FatherFish]

Sometimes the tank needs to come into stasis. Give them a couple days. Be patient

[@mrjinglesdice2368]

@FatherFish usually the best advice lol

[@jsmartin1300]

Is there a way to tell if your water has chlorine or if it has chloramine?

[@FatherFish]

no. Call the muni water supply

[@jsmartin1300]

@@FatherFish thank you

[@ghezalimedfouad7756]

How much hours i put the light on

[@FatherFish]

24/7 and work back to control algae

[@ghezalimedfouad7756]

@@FatherFish thank you for the information how i contrôle algae i have the problem of algae in my tink

[@joemba_juice-5073]

how do you keep the sand from fogging up the tank

[@FatherFish]

It settles

[@philclark2025]

Can you use Scotts top soil?

[@FatherFish]

Yes

[@remycalypso6177]

Why no food web or mud from outside?

[@tanyanunya4260]

Hello Father Fish, I have just discovered you and your wonderful video's. I was wondering if you could tell me the formular or what kind of soil you use and can I use washed beach sand? I live in Australia so I can't buy yours :( Thank you

[@FatherFish]

Lots of videos cover this. Join us in the Shoal for all the details. GOTO www.fatherfish.fish and click on the DISCORD banner.

[@tanyanunya4260]

Thank you but the link it broken@@FatherFish

[@michaeldacampora5467]

Can I keep Discus with this method?

[@FatherFish]

Yes, I have some

[@DashDrones]

Will the new tank be at 78F or 82F? 👍

[@FatherFish]

do not know what fish are in it yet.

[@DashDrones]

@@FatherFish cool, let us know!

[@hallattn]

What kind of dirt is it

[@FatherFish]

A formula. Go to the SHOAL for the formula.

[@tociy7358]

Without co2 papa?

[@FatherFish]

The substrate makes CO2. More than any machine can.

[@tociy7358]

@@FatherFish thank you for the knowledge🌟

[@jennifermartin506]

Will you be opening a store?

[@FatherFish]

Unfortunately not

[@hifikla]

🌹

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I csn use a job father fish. I'm a bull i can help do anything you need me to do. I need a 20 gallon bag.

[@orangesqueeze2020]

Thanks FF 🙏🫡 Perfect timing Appreciate all your info

[@jaybadass.comnet]

Father fish how long untill it sits.untill you add the sand.

[@FatherFish]

Immediately

[@devondorchies9084]

Father fish!! I've been doing the fish thing since I was a kid and won some gold fish at the fair and to my mom suprize I made them a home and they lived. I've always done the gravel bottom, vacuum clean.... took a break from fish traveled and recently found you and set up a tank this way and low and behold when I got home tonight one of my plants is flowering!! I'm going to have real flowers for valentine's in my fish tank! Thank you so much for being out there doing what you do

[@Xjdogg21X]

What brand/type of sand did you use? I didn't realize you could use pool filter sand! I thought that would have chemicals and kill the fish

[@FatherFish]

I use pool filter sand

[@robinr5705]

Thank you for this. I love that you explain things in clear detail such as how the ammonia and chlorine will gas off. So many sites scare the daylights out of us from bad information and try to sell products that are not necessary. You've gained anothe fan :)

[@joeysocks5718]

The more I try to be successful with fish and plants, the more I’m in awe of Mother Nature doing it

[@FatherFish]

Me too

[@sean-gf6kg]

God is good. 😊

[@jerretaubert7253]

Been lurking on your videos fpr a while now while i get back into fish, i haven't seen a single complaint, argument, or criticism in your comments. Thats a sign of the legitimacy of this man! The goat! Ill always be back for his knowledge! God bless!

[@holikfourseven]

I do.. That your lurking lol

[@joedaw3003]

From one missionary to another, may you continue to touch lives in this hobby. Thanks for the wisdom!

[@colonagray2454]

I have some rough volcanic sand a friend gave me, about 10 pounds in a bucket. It's unused and has had a lid. Would it be safe to add with this method? And if so my real question is what layer to put it on, under the finer sand or on top if it? I'm feeling really inspired by your channel!

[@FatherFish]

It will look good on top of the sand.

[@colonagray2454]

Perfect that's what I was hoping for they are nice looking black and red chunks. Thank you!

[@thleu5149]

I'm so glad we have well water. Our fish tanks thrive with it & your great advice. ❤

[@someguy3049]

We also have well water, but we send it through a filteration system(no chlorine), do you also do that, because I am currently trying to find the best type of water(without the consideration of PH, since I can control it later) for aquariums and I was thinking well water, and what about rain water?

[@williamavery1758]

I'm so glad i'm excited to see the new videos from you father fish

[@johnjwedrall4290]

In 2 days after planting those plants they grew so tall in just 2 days ??

[@trishanupaul8488]

Thank you for this kind of knowledge sir ❤ from India

[@Txnkid76]

I’m assuming you have to cycle the tank before adding fish? Do you have a video on that? 😊

[@FatherFish]

No. Cycling requires many months. Fully cycled takes about 5 years.Fish are part of the cycling. Introduce fish with plants right away. A few at the start.

[@beingL]

I just planted my aquarium with plants from your store! Thanks so much, now it has life!

[@natureaquariumsusa]

I dont mean to be mean, but you are misleading people by telling them to use Vitamin C as a dechlorinator for Chloramine. You do not know the concentration of chloramine in many cities and people have been killing their fish by your poor advice. You are also not taking into account many cities have very low alkalinity - nearly acidic water and by adding absorbic acid (vitamin c) you are turning their tanks into an acid battery. Please re consider thinking that you are not talking to people in your backyard with your perfect conditions, but people around the world.

[@FatherFish]

Your concern is not based on anyone's actual experience, only your personal anxieties. The small amount of ascorbic acid added to a tank is insufficient to reduce Ph by as much as a tenth of a point. There is no municipal water in the US with a Ph lower than 6.5. The use of Vit C to reduce chloramine is not capable of reducing Ph lower than 6.4. Battery acid is Ph .8, significantly lower than 6.5

[@Ellapompom]

How's this tank doing

[@richardfrausto747]

FF so happy to follow your channel, 30 years ago I started a 50 gallon tank initially intended to have live plants but my choice of fish were cichlids so I soon found out these fish pull plants. Jack Dempsey convict cichlids Oscar's a plecostomas as they grew bigger the convicts spawned. I thought I was doing good but eventually the tank was bare except with a colored foil behind the tank. Now im now 70 and going to start another tank but I will follow your advice and start a natural tank. My dream is to raise discus

[@FatherFish]

You can do this!