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Nothing is better than watching Santa teaching us how to make real aquariums. I love your videos you're really inspiring.

Being disabled, this style of tank gives me so much hope that I can keep my tanks and make them healthy ecosystens that require minimal work once they are established. God bless you sir

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes Andy. At 82 I do not have the strength or stamina to do major water changes and so forth. This system allows me to have multiple tanks with a minimum of effort.

@pandora2806

3 ай бұрын

I have severe endometriosis and is getting worse with time. I almost lost hope of keep my aquarium because of it. I've spent 6 months bed ridden and couldn't take care of the fish. I was thinking of shut down the aquarium, than I've found Father Fish's channel and now I'm changing my aquarium slowly to achieve the low maintenance. Thank you so much for your knowledge and bring me back the hope to keep my fishes healthy even with my condition

seriously this page need more subscribers

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

We are getting there Philip. Thank you.

Thanks to you I have been going to my local river to collect rocks, sticks , leaves, anything from mother nature..and is much better than going to the pet store which is pretty expensive..thank you.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

And a lot more fun

@voluntaryismistheanswer

Жыл бұрын

I found myself standing outside my favorite restaurant and noticed some big thicc dead oak and magnolia leaves under the bushes, of course I was hunkered down filling my pockets 😄

@eringrey9297

3 ай бұрын

@@voluntaryismistheanswerha ha ha. You know you’re addicted to tanks when…

@eringrey9297

3 ай бұрын

Same! Went to the creek today - first time this year after watching father fish. We went to our usual pond/creek where we find tadpoles and such and we made resurrection jars … and I was looking at all the pretty rocks and such … I’ll go back later. I found a beautiful branch that was submerged and growing moss. I grabbed it. I currently have it in my turtle tank keeping it alive …but it works really well for them so I might see how it goes and find another stick to try in another. My boys will remember these days forever 🥰 We love creek/lake fun and starting fish tanks has been so rewarding and addictive for mom ha ha.

@carlospatricio1884

3 ай бұрын

Thank to you! You inspired me! How can i get the fungus suplement and....your magician? Thank you

Beautiful. Instant ecosystem. Stark contrast to the barren deserts encouraged by 99% of the aquatics "experts"

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim.

@sandidsaman7723

7 ай бұрын

well i was thinking that potting or grden soil could have some decomposing organic matter which would leach a lot of ammonia so is those ammonia okay or u have to like remove those ammonia through constant soaking in water?

@speckledjim_

7 ай бұрын

@sandidsaman7723 a layer of sand on top would trap any organic matter, only being accessible to the plants when the roots reach it

No gimmicks, no bull just natural information. ThanQ.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan.

How truly simple it is dirt sand plants and fish. No water changes no work just enjoyment. No chemicals or than chlorine remover. Just sit watch and enjoy. I wish I would have known this 40 years ago, I would have kept fish all along ❤. Congratulations on 20thousand subscribers 🤗

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard. Delighted to see you.

The simplicity of it all is amazing. Dirt is the base of it all, everything else starts and goes along from there.

FF, You should name this video as part of FF's "Masterpiece Theatre", PBS now has some real competition!! Hello from 🇨🇦 Canada, Vancouver Island!!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen. Smiling now....

@wildboystv3013

3 ай бұрын

im from vsncouver island!

Yes! This is the videos that will get everyone hooked on this method. Show people setting up the tanks, and maybe explain more details about what you're putting into the tank.

@Brixx-kx2jf

9 ай бұрын

This isn't his only video about this. Do more research. He has plenty of content.

I have kept fish off and on for years. You helped me rediscover this hobby. I have a “father fish” 55gal that is doing well. I’m waiting on a shipment of plants and supplements from you to set up a 20gal. Thank you.

@alekjuskevice

Ай бұрын

He seems like more of the miracle worker of fish than a businessman. Perhaps it is better to order from a business person than a fish god.

That’s how you start an easy beautiful aquarium that’s full of live and easy to maintain. I have several now. Almost a year old no water changes!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Love it Horizon. And thank you for making so much happen that is delighting us all.

@jessicaherrera7900

Жыл бұрын

This method sounds awesome. Does the tank end up smelling bad?

@boatsanhs9709

11 ай бұрын

@@FatherFishhow do you prepare tap water for one of these setups???

@azy1azy01

9 ай бұрын

@horizonBroadband hi I also wanted to ask, does the tank water smell strong after a while?

@sabine3769

8 ай бұрын

That's so cool

I genuinely only search his videos his experience is unparalleled and I love the fact that’s he’s so simple n natural

Im excited about starting this journey, I've been doing lots of research about where to start, and this is the best advice.

You can cut some cardboard to make a form to keep the soil mix/sand seperate while you slowly pour them in. Easy way to keep the dirt off the glass.

You make it seem so easy.... because it is!!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Precisely!

Thank you so much!! I just found your channel. I've been a fish keeper for 7 years and you have inspired me! I want to re-do my 55 as a "father fish" aquarium and this video is perfect! 👍☺️🐟

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Go for it Heidi!

I just got back into having fish after maybe 10 years without them and i have felt so lost. Your videos have helped me so so much! ❤ very excited to build my tank this way with the boyfriend

Dude is legit.

@wingheiwong7336

Жыл бұрын

Yes. 💯

@gokidooke1345

Жыл бұрын

I have my own mix. The key is a good cap.

@wingheiwong7336

Жыл бұрын

@@gokidooke1345 truth bro

Yes father .... I settled this tank the plants and shirmps sets on day two my shrimps so healthy .....on 😍this method aquarium it's been about 15 days no water change just fine 🤗thank you

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good man Lucky Days.

Just started my first aquarium, following your simple steps and it’s going great! Can’t wait to set up more, thinking an native/local species tank soon. Thanks for the advice!

It put a massive smile on my face watching you teaching us how to setup a True Father fish Natural aquarium!!!! Thank you very much for sharing ❤🎉💪😍 Father fish 🐠!!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Joy!

About dang time. You've explained it all about a billion times but people act when they see way more than when they hear. This should be a lot of what you do going forward.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Amazing how many are trying the system with little to no knowledge

Ty FF, great instructional aquarium setup video. Congratulations on 20k subscribers. I hope you surpass 100k.

Great Videos always Father Fish!!!

Thank you for your wisdom.

Congrats on 20 thousand subscribers keep it going you are making a difference in this hobby thank you again

@rgorji

Жыл бұрын

Yes congratulations for sure.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rego and Reza. Appreciate your support.

@francinedufresne7514

Жыл бұрын

Congrats Father fish from Canada,be safe eh

Awesome

Very satisfying, a pleasure to watch, cheers

This is such an easy walkthrough. Many thanks. Makes it all perfectly clear, how to start such a tank. Have read some of these have been going for 20+ years. 🙂

I love father fish. I love him

Now this is very different than the videos previously made about setting up a natural tank.

Such a inspirational and very knowledgeable stuff

idea is very clear and nice! thanks for it!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

Thanks for guiding ❤

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Athar

Nice.

Thank you for the guidance. I'm setting up my first real aquarium and while I didn't have peat moss, I have compost from our vegetable scraps and mulch from the redwood region of Northern california. I have 1 to 2 inches of sand, but the sand looks very deep. I'm unsure about that, but I suppose it'll be a nice filter. I went to my local pet store and the owner handed me a bag of your Father Fish supplement that a customer brought in,which I thought was incredible, as I've been obsessively watching your videos for about a week now. Time to put some manzanita or madrone hardscape in the tank and fill it up!!!

@FatherFish

7 ай бұрын

Amazing. Good luck. Join us in the Shoal: discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

@stephenblack8698

7 ай бұрын

@@FatherFish Thank you for the invitation. I joined this evening and will share photos.

Super excited to be picking up a new 20 gallon tank for a betta we have today and will probably set up a couple more today as well, that have been sitting idle! So glad I found your page!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jill.

Used to “keep fish” years ago. This is quite revelatory! So glad I found this channel!! 👍

Very useful

Father fish, i love you.

Great video :) i miss having our free time schedules overlap, so that i catch your streams! Ill have to shuffle things here soon, and set my alarm! Wishing you all the very best!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Have had you on my mind. Would love to do some collabs.

I really love your channel!!!

@Willie.20

Жыл бұрын

What type of dirt any type or aquarium dirt?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Will!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Several. Join us on Discord and learn the system. discord.gg/ZT57BAtu

Thankyou for your videos. Ive only just found your channel and im really enjoying going through and watching all of your previous videos. They are very inspirational

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan.

Thanks for teaching us ive learned so much🇨🇦🎖

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Lloyd. the most important lesson is to trust your good sense.

Father Fish ftw! A true wealth of knowledge imparted. Thank you for sharing. I hope to pay it forward to others someday once I get a handle on things in my own journey.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Keep stepping forward.

you've re piqued my interest in fish keeping and introduced me to the natural method. thank you, ill be supporting your store soon

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Bes wishes Mr Jingles. Keep us posted.

@AtandaAfolabi

8 ай бұрын

God bless you sir i Call you the wise one and can feal dept of your knowledg please we will love to be one of your partner in this part of west africa precisly Guinée conakry

[wow, 10 mins amazing]👍👍

@gerlandkent6377

10 ай бұрын

thank, you father fish

❤️ u Father Fish. I have learnt so much from you.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Evert.

Father fish im glad you still do things the old ways kip.up with your videos 👍 💯🐟🐠

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

More to come Robert!

thank you for the video

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

❤❤❤❤ You are amazing. I’m so happy ai found your channel. I can’t wait to set up my planted aquarium. You gave me so much confidence. Thank you!!!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You can do it Kim!!

Awesome FF, thamks

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Long Family Shoal.

[thank, you so much father fish for another helpful learning video]🙏🙏🙏

@gerlandkent6377

10 ай бұрын

thank, you father fish

Saludos cordiales Padre por su aporte de conocomiento en el mundo de los peces y ecosistemas un abrazo desde españa.❤

You made it easy to watch and understand each step in setting up a dirt tank. Thank you very helpful video 👍 👍

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John.

@johnjwedrall4290

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish you are welcome 😊

Have a 20 gallon tank on the way. Excited. Thanks for making fish and plant keeping fun Father Fish

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to share pics on DISCORD

Hello father fish,I'm delighted to have found your channel,you're an absolute fountain of the TRUE knowledge!, I ( by semi fluke) changed my tank to sand around 3 years ago,at present there are around 40 plants in the sand happy as Larry & the fish also. I'm very much looking forward to catching up on all your videos & thank you for your selfless sharing of your knowledge. New subscriber. Kevin from Ireland God raibh maith agat 🇮🇪🤝

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard eire! tá fáilte mhór romhat

You are very welcome and thank you Farher Fish 😊

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Always welcome

I recently found a 40 gal breeder tank that someone left outside the dumpster, I’m currently working on fixing it. I’m glad I came across your videos! I’m going to set it up the Father Fish way. Thank you Father Fish!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tank. Enjoy!

Love your videos so much my daughter wants rish for her pet and you just show me how to do it thank you sir

Longlive father...your doing great service to this hobby..

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashik. Where are you located?

@ashikrafi290

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish India

I'm doing this on a 55 gal thanks

Good evening from Tennessee

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Hello there!

Thank you :) I'm so glad I found your channel!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Daniel.

@Giftig--Daniel-P

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish one question, if I've already got 3-4" gravel in a few weeks old tank with some plants and about a dozen fish (35gallon 24" high tank), is it worth it to take everything out to redo the substrate or can I add sand or dirt or something to create an anaerobic environment? The tank is situated in a spot that makes getting to the substrate very difficult, I estimate about 5 hours to completely redo the substrate if I did.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

@@Giftig--Daniel-P Just cap it with 2" of sand and start building a food web with native leaf mulch from a creek.

@Giftig--Daniel-P

Жыл бұрын

​@@FatherFish Thank you. I've been asking around on your discord and having people say it's worth it to take the gravel out, or take most the gravel out. I'm glad I returned to rewatch this video (I've set up a 10 gallon in this method, have two more 10 gallons and a 75 gallon 4'x 1 1/2' that I'll be setting up in the coming month or so). Really glad I swung around to see your response! That will save me a lot of headache. Eventually I may want to redo the tank, but I'm hoping to have it a few years first. Came by because I goofed on the 10 gallon--put in 2" of dirt, and 1" of sand cap. Glad I haven't added any fish yet! I have about 50 individual plants in there not counting the guppy grass or duckweed. I put some aquasoil on top of the sand to just give the water column a good boost in nitrogen for the plants till I am ready to put fish in there. I'll probably move my zebra danios from my 35 gallon tank into this 10 gallon, they're kind of pricks to all the other tank inhabitants. But I wanted to let this age for a week. Much of the plants were grown emersed so I want to watch them without worrying about fish, this is my first time having this many and this large a variety of plants in an aquarium (unless you count plastic plants and algae!).

@Giftig--Daniel-P

Жыл бұрын

​ @Father Fish Not to come across weird, but I really wish I lived close by and you were my grandpa. I'm in Utah, and my grandparents are all passed away. I really love your channel, your discord, and everything you're accomplishing and doing for people like me. I've kept fish for decades, since I was 10. But my tanks always failed, because I never used live plants. Over time the mainstream fishkeeping method always breaks down because it's not self-sustaining and therefore far more prone to human error.

Outstanding 20grand. I've been telling folks on other channels to check you out.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sammy.

thank you father . its a knowledge for us youngsters to learn this kind things for the starters and even for a professionals .. thank you and always take care of of your self. god bless

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you noel.

Nice one, Father Fish. Anyone can do this 😊

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Audra. could not be simpler.

Most expected video..🥰🥰🥰

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

Going for a father fish style tank! my 55 tank is dirted but I didn’t use sand. Other than that it’s total natural style and I just stopped doing water changes! we’ll see how it goes!

In classic father fish style, handling dirt with an light colored sweater on, a true skill 😂 U go legend 💪🐟🐠🐡

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You should see my laundry.

Mr Father Fish your video's gives me a lot of confidence with my fish tank. I love them very much. Greetings from Poland and thank you so muuuuuch :)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Wojtek!

U teach so much. I have 3 beautiful stable ecosystems since learning. Wish I could show u

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

If you will sing into our Discord channel (link is in the desscription) you will be permitted to post pics and short vids of your tanks. Look forward to seeing them.

Love your channel! Any vids on keeping standard goldfish?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

not as such

Watching one last video before I had to my local marsh with four collection jars! 🥰

@FatherFish

6 ай бұрын

Love that!

Thanks for the video. We just setup a cold water, non filter 37L aquarium two days ago. We have various plants growing in it, but we were hoping to keep it fully natural and not add a filter or heating system. Is that still possible to work because it looks like you add a sponge filter to all of your tanks? We have setup as you suggested the 1in of soil and 2 - 3 inches of sand and planted lots of plants. Thanks, Bryan

Wonderful video, Father Fish😄🥰 I personally like to neaten up the soil level and clean the glass really good, before adding the sand. That way you don't have to fuss with fish nets etc, while the sand is in place. Funny you used my picture of my tank from 2021, I didn't posted it on discord that long ago. And yet, the next morning when I look on youtube, there it is in the thumbnail🤭 I'm planning on writing down some aquascaping techniques I learned over the years, to elevate the final look of the plants and decor. It could be interesting for people to try out. Your method of course doesn't change in any way. It just adds to the overal look of the tank, make it look nice to the eye and still be a home to the inhabitants😀

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Titia. You are a joy.

Father Fish, I'm looking into a planted 5 gallon. How many fish? 1 ? Wahooooooo! 20 thousand! ❤🎉 You are doing great!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Which fish? Thank you.

Congratulations

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Caesar

You are always great Sir. With Great Love and Respect from Vipin Pandey (My Hobby)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vipin.

Father Fish has put up his sail, he's in the wind again 🍀

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You remembered. Nice. Thanks for thee memory. I was just considering a vid about FF going viral. lol

Hi Father fish! I really like your videos, you have made me learn a lot and rethink about my aquariums! I have a colony of guppies that isn't doing very well, but I have collected many leaves and substrate from the wild, hoping it will help. I did a few videos exploring the wild and picking up nice things for my aquariums. I also gave you a little shoutout, hope you enjoy it if you ever see it :)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! A wonderful adventure. You must do this in the Spring when the snmow has melted and the lake is not frozen. Your fish love your heroic efforts and those of your little black pup. Beware the skunks!

gonna get together a 10 gallon with natural things i find the onlything ill buy is the soil since i have plenty of sand around hre in florida. thanks for the fish wisdom.

Nice instructional video, thanks. But you didn't show us the finished aquarium. Can you make an update video?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It is next to my desk. You will see it many times.

im gonna give this a try, as much as i prefer the clean polished look of a clean tank with fake plants or just some sand and rocks. im gonna give it a show in a small aquarium with some live plants and a small sponge filter and a few tetras.

Hi, can i use beach sand? Which is better? Black sand or white sand?

Well hello father fish, kindly advise what type of soil to use for beginners ? Many thanks. Rgds: Art

So fatherfish you have well water coz I have spring water 💦 I’d love more info about spring water and aquariums ❤

@FatherFish

8 ай бұрын

Will talk about it on vid. Ask me about it on live stream.

Thank you for the encouraging videos. I’ve just set up my first dirted tank. Haven’t added fish yet. Can you do a video about fungus and mold that comes from adding driftwood to the tank? I’d love to learn more about the types of things that are growing in a natural environment.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

We will have chapters of our book talking about all of the hidden treasures in our tanks. Put some fish in that t ank, now.

@candysworld4u

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish wonderful! And I can’t wait to add fish! I’m just still undecided!!! 😕 We will have pea puffers. But I am looking for a fast schooling fish to add, and still undecided on what, if any, other types of fish might be ok with the puffers. It’s a heavily planted, 4” substrate, 30gal. I really want black and white too. So I’m still researching!

I love your content!! Im scrapping my tank and restarting with your method. If you have a list/links to your dirt and substrate, I would love to see them!

@FatherFish

6 ай бұрын

discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

I've learned from you and did a 54 gallon a 25 , 3-20 gallon with no ammonia or nitrite . And I changed a already 40 gallon to a planted no plastic and it didn't un stableize

Hello Father Fish... =) I have three aquariums and stopped changing water just because you've said so. I observe things closely and things seem to be going just fine as you have suggested earlier. Thanks Father Fish...

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You go Can!

👌👌👍

So happy to hear your viewership is making tidal waves. Thank you so much for your Videos...your presentation, disposition and information. I finally have a question : I have seen coloured sand (not gravel) in the pet stores...would this work as natural sand does or is there some natural element in the (real) sand that the aquarium's system needs ? Forgive me if I might have overlooked you talking about that.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

I have used colored art sand in betta tanks. It is color fast. No particular element in sand that benefits the system.

@andrewnkunda7

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish You know I now realize I could have googled it...but nothing beats getting a personal, educated response from "Dad". Thank you so much ! I have my dream tank as well as my dream small Betta apartments. I do think I will be using coloured sand for my Betta tanks as well.

How much magic supplement for a 55 gallon tank? Love learning from you. Can’t wait to receive my order from you! You are amazing!!!

@FatherFish

2 ай бұрын

1 bag does 100 gallons

My humongous goldfish seems so happy with this setup of yours. He recently lost its partner of 8 years, seemed sad. Just stayed still for a long time. But now he's swimming back & forth, energetically!

@FatherFish

4 ай бұрын

Love it!

@angiebriix9037

3 ай бұрын

Do you have plants in your tank with your goldfish? Any tips for me as I venture to set up my 55 gallon tank that has two medium size goldfish that I’ve had for two years now. I’ve got everything ordered to set up using the FF method.

Hello Father, greetings from Argentina! I discover recently your channel and am awesome of your knowledge and peace. I believe the less the aquarium is touched the better for the fish. And the tap water in my city contains a lot of phosphates, which cause algae to grow. Not doing water changes seems like a good idea to me, very healthy. I have a question, currently my tanks have one inch of soil and one inch of gravel, anda have a lot of plants; is it possible to add sand on top? It would be difficult to disarm everything otherwise. Thank you very much for everything Father!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

add sand 1/2" every week. 2" is enough

@Fermatttttt

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Thanks a lot!

A dirted planted tank only way to go ..it’s more fun with plants and natural ..this is only way I set up my tanks now ..✌🏻

Hello father fish great videos love your channel.i have a question if I add the dirt and the sand but not the minerals and fungus you use will it work I live in Mexico not sure I can buy it from your store thank you in advance and keep up the great work

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Check the list. Everything is commonly available anywhere.