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This saves people money. Your channel is revolutionary. I once followed KGTropicals and put these chemicals and gravels on my tank. A more "Natural" approach can save money and provide a better life for the tank inhabitants. Thats what i learned from watching your videos. Thank you.

@jarrellk3

Жыл бұрын

I have been doing aquariums wrong for 30 years before I ran into Father Fish's Channel.

@ghostofrok3063

Жыл бұрын

@@jarrellk3 Same situation Jarell but i dont have 30 yrs, though I sure hope I found this channel sooner, id saved up money on uneccessary aquarium products.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You guys figured it out. NICE!!

@ghostofrok3063

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Thank you again. Im glad finding your channel. Your method made my tank thrive and my money safe. lol Two birds with one stone.

@Lazy_Fish_Keeper

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish I skip the heater and the filters. Sometimes I put in a matten or UGF, my NANF tank has both. I've been using Prime ever since my local water treatment plant added chloramine to the system. I've been keeping tanks since the early 1970s, and replicating nature has been the least headaches. Now that electricity has gotten so expensive, I buy new fish once my apartment gets to 80°, and by the time they have had a second batch of babies, the offspring acclimate to the cooler winter water. I make sure blackworms and microfauna are reproducing in the tank (including planaria 😱) are reproducing in the tank before I add NANF shrimp, and later I add fish..... Food growing in the tank, plants cleaning the water, shrimp snails and worms cleaning the tank, fish need minimal input from me, beyond weekly treats of brine shrimp, grindal worms, etc (in the summer). Mosquitoes provide fish with plenty of protein, lol Winters, the fish just aren't as hungry... I like the ACO Easy Fry food and Xtreme Krill flakes to supplement carrots, zucchini, spinach, squash and the occasional mushroom. Our Ornate ornata keeps fish populations under control, if they aren't quality to sell. Happy ecosystems, low cost, and less stress. So glad you made a channel, your doppleganger was my adopted dad. We lost him a decade ago, and now I get to binge your videos and feel like he's talking with me... About fish instead of his passion, dogs... but still the same cadence and you look like his identical twin.

Love your style of fishkeeping. After keeping fish for years in tanks with gravel and artificial plants, I finally got into natural, dirt bottom, planted tanks, and I have to say it's both easier and more rewarding. Can't believe I ever thought a nature aquarium was "out of my league." Nature does it best.

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I am retired and have decided to get my first tank. I wrote everything you said and am now confident I will be successful

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You must join us on DISCORD and share your journey.

Been keeping fish for over 30 years and I’m going to give it a go thanks for sharing your tips to the other side of the pond I’m 52 years old and learning more thanks to you

I bought my led plant light from lowes. Saved alot. Don’t be afraid of a dirted tank. It works. I’ve learned alot from FF

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good, Jennifer. Thank you.

The best fish keeping channel. Back to nature and effective. It has revolutionized my hobby.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

YES! Joseph!!

Father Fish! The man, the myth, the legend!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Precise!

You are so right on this! I started my tank (6 gallon) with a 1" dirt, 2-3" sand on top and a bunch of plants. I made the mistake of buying all those silly chemicals and it totally ruined my tank. I ended up starting over and using Father fish methods and my tank is awesome! I have 5 dwarf corys and 4 cherry shrimp and my tank runs great. Water parameters are perfect. I keep my filter clean and do a 20% water change once in a while if my water gets green from too much direct sunlight. That's it. Throw all those chemicals away!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good job A G.

The thing is as a new fish keeper you get told so many different conflicting advice. Sometimes it makes you dizzy and, confuses the hell out of you. But this video is totally correct. The more natural you keep the tank without all these Chems you put in the better the plants and the fish are going to be. I used to scared of putting wood I found outside and plants outside into the tank as I was told by numerous magazines and KZread. Channels that this would be extremely harmful to my fish. How wrong was I and how much better it was for the fish. You see some of these scapes and for me they look sterile too neat too tidy , like one piece of moss that’s growing gets trimmed back as it doesn’t look like the owners hair cut anymore.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You are learning what is best for you.

@mariosantos6346

Жыл бұрын

i have been doing aquariums wrong for 30 years also i always wanted to set a tank up naturally from day one but was told it can’t be done that way you can’t always believe people who want to sell you things 🤦‍♂️

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

@@mariosantos6346 You got it Maro. You can do it!!~

Been fish keeping since I was 14 and now I'm 55. I try to tell people they don't need as much as they think when they start a tank. I do use water conditioner because you can't get the powder form where I am, but I get API and not Prime. API is much cheaper here than Prime and you know some new fish keepers don't even know that Prime is just a dechlorinator, but is over marketed as a cure all for things like ammonia spikes. You only get those if you haven't got enough good bacteria in there and given the tank enough time to age before dumping in a heap of fish. It's all about common sense. If a fish dies and it's a relatively new tank or a large fish you need to remove it or you get ammonia. If you don't have enough plants, you get ammonia and nitrates. I use sand, but I also use very fine natural gravel as well. Thinking of joining your discord. Sounds like a group that actual has common sense.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Would love to have you join us on Discord Martha. discord.gg/GdakStEjAy

@maxgucciardi4507

Жыл бұрын

You can let the water sit out overnight and the chlorine will evoporate off, so you dont even really need the declorinator if you're willing

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

@@maxgucciardi4507 ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!

I really enjoyed today's sermon, Father Fish. Buy this, don't buy that, and that's the final word. Peace & blessings

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

l;ol Preachin, always preachin!!

You give only the best advice. Glad i ran into your channel you have a wealth of knowledge. Thank you ff

Great information. As a new fishkeeper of around 3 months, its amazing the learning journey I have been on! You enter the hobby thinking you know bits and pieces of information, then realise that you know next to nothing!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome Ryotbh! Be sure to join us on Discord for in depth conversation.

I love the way you teach! Thank you so much for these interesting and unusual tips!

I use soil, sand and gravel- in several sizes mixed into the sand. I leave part of the tank sand and part with gravel on top. Every body of water has these ingredients. I have never had a single problem with gravel but never use it without sand.

@bl0pez772

Жыл бұрын

I personally have a mix of fine gravel, AquaSolum (humate) and crushed coral (all mixed together). I haven't had any issues at all, ever. Is he mainly warning about using an inert, gravel-only substrate?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

The primary issue with gravel is it does not prevent waste and nutrients from entering the water column, thereby fouling the water. Sand holds detritus and soil below by preventing water flow through the substrate. Gravel does not slow water movement, allowing anything in the gravel to be washed into open water.

@bl0pez772

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish I do have a relatively deep layer of this mix (around 3-5 inches) and I can visualize the detritus slowly making its way through the substrate to the bottom over time. I don't do water changes, and have found that I don't really need to since the tank is heavily planted and has a thick layer of floating plants at the top. So I don't have a reason to agitate the substrate, and due to the plants there is a place for the excess nutrients to be absorbed. The gravel is very small. Would you still say this is bad?

I no longer use a heater in my 3 tanks, (I have a ten, 29, and 60 gallon). My fish seem to be thriving since I stopped using heaters three years ago following multiple heater failures. I doubt that the store where I bought the fish use heaters in their tanks either. I live in New England here in the US. My tank temperatures hover between 72 to 74 degrees, in the winter, and 74 to 78 in the summer. I keep the temperature, in my house, at around 72 to 74 degrees all year. If the fish were in the wild, I believe they would have to adjust in water temperatures that may fluctuate many more degrees than I provide in my aquariums. Since the fish I keep were probably tank bred, their environment may have been rather controlled, but probably not as high and consistent as 78 to 82 degrees. Most of the fish stores I visit have average air temperatures in the low 70s.

@someguy3167

Жыл бұрын

The reason for keeping them at a higher temperature is it helps their immune systems, and makes it impossible for a few parasites and illnesses to even become an issue.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Living in Florida for 30 years has given me a different experience. I have become accustomed to higher temps. Now in MD this is changing.

@sarahbreisch4750

Жыл бұрын

I live in New England also...lol but my house is 62 in the winter and up to 78-80 in the dead of summer....but who needs ac when you only really need it one week out of the year

Beautiful advice! God Bless you, FF!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too Isabella!

Brilliant insight from your many years of experience, thank you.

I will say that I had/have ICH-X on-hand as a "just in case" item that helped treat an outbreak of ich with some new and very stressed ember tetras. It really helped. Aside from this, I've learned the hard (and expensive) way to not waste money on the other crap. Love your videos, Father Fish!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

86f is superior to IckX

Simple and beatifull. Thank you Father Fish :)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wojtek

I have always used gravel in my aquariums. I've been doing so for 30 years. I prefer not to use sand as it compacts, and my plants don't grow so well. I always place organic potting soil in a new setup, and cap it with atleast 3 inches of gravel.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate your post Owen. Certainly by increasing the depth of the cap gravel becomes more productive by restricting soil from entering the water column. Good to hear 3" works well. Gravel will permit precipitation by mulm more quickly than sand. That is a benefit. Sand does not compact any more than gravel. It does restrict water flow, just as does a deeper gravel cap. You have caused me to rethink my position on gravel. If 3" is effective that could be a game changer. I had believed nothing less than 5" was tenable.

I'm with you there. I have absolutely no use for plastic plants. Plus, other necessities for tanks include driftwood, rocks and other _natural_ hides.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You betcha King

I wish I saw this video before buying fish supplies it makes so much sense about everything he says.

I am very pleased to meet you! Watched this video a couple of days ago ~ was compelled to come back to comment. 🤗 I too keep bettas and always trying to help people on Facebook. Of course I'm met with much resistance! They don't understand that the betta isn't always sick ~ THE TANK IS SICK! Your "don't list" is all the reasons why! GRAVEL is at the top of my list! I just wanted to personally thank you 🤗 You have provided me with videos and a face of wisdom to refer them to. Thank you ❤️💦

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thaqnk you Karen. It is always good to find a kindred spirit.

I have used soil as the bottom layer, gravel and sand mix as the top layer out of ignorance when setting up my tank initially. I had all kinds problems from fish dying randomly, water quality, plants rooting, and occasional diseases. One fine weekend I have re-done my tank with just one inch of soil and two inches of sand and replanted all the plants, it is almost 10 days now. It looks like all of the problems are gone and the tank is stable now with clear water etc. Thanks for your videos, very helpful

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good job. Do it right. Works every time.

@jayjayhooksch1

11 ай бұрын

What did you do with your tank inhabitants while you were re-doing your tank? I didn't use any soil and already added my fish, now I feel like I'm stuck not being able to get my plants to thrive. Is it ok to use an aquasoil as the base layer? Or is potting soil the way to go?

@vamsi8669

11 ай бұрын

@@jayjayhooksch1 Empty the aquarium into a bucket or a container add your fish to it as a temporary measure. Even before doing that plan and prepare the list of things and items you want do like preparing the soil sorting the plants etc. After re-scaping add some aquarium water to the tank and add your fish.

@vamsi8669

11 ай бұрын

@@jayjayhooksch1 It your wish, I have used potting (red) soil and capped it with sand, but be careful if you are planning to any type of compost. If you don't want to take any chances and you can afford you can use aquasoil.

Love it! Wish I’d used your method for our Endler, Galaxy & Emerald Rasbora/Danio, and Sparkling Gourami….definitely next time!!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

I love your videos man, you're an esteemed personality in our community, I want your honest opinion on using natural creek rocks and pebbles in an aquarium and how that would affect the cycle if well maintained and not a "septic system" lol

@FatherFish

7 ай бұрын

Creek rocks contain ancient biofilm, filled with life.

Good to see your videos gaining traction these days.👍

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Hello EZ. We are working hatd to make this happen. Thank you.

Thanks for the clarification regarding products

Hi Father Fish, I appreciate your videos, and thank you for inspiring me to set up dirted tanks. But I have a question regarding gravel substrate. I'm confused as to why gravel is not good to use. Why? Thank you!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

The primary reason is gravel does not allow for a normal breakdown of waste because it allows waste to remain in the water column. This is why it must be cleaned regularly. Sand actually separates waste from the water column and breaks it down naturally.

Thank you for this!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Sharon!

Great video for beginners . I have gravel in my one tank but it's on the bottom and I have added soil and sand on top. This tank will be all sand when we re set it up when we move to just soil sand plants. I do use water conditioner after each water change. The product keeps all the bad stuff out of the water. I also use plant fertilizer from a good company, they make it themselves. This just keeps the plants from dying cause I am a plant killer. LOL FF keep up doing awesome.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

What bad stuff is in your water? You are going to become a green thumb gardener.

@tktropicals4997

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Nitrites are very high in our water and the plants don't get rid of it and I don't over feed. I use the water conditioner cause when I don't I tend to lose some fish. With this conditioner all water param. are fine. I hope to have a green thumb. lol

@joedaw3003

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to ask FF the question you answered here at the top. I too have gravel and was wondering if I could add soil/sand in my guppy/cardinals tank now. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks big bro ❤️ nice information for me who set up a little aquarium for my grandchildren Thanks a lot

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure Athar.

thank you father fish for your videos

I wish I saw this video a month ago. I have spent so much money on all these water additives and medications. The one I don’t regret was the coppersafe medicine because I rescued a betta from Petsmart that had velvet disease and he needed it. Now he’s healthier than ever!

Well said father fish!!❤

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kenneth

Hi iam new to your channel and I love it ,you are a great teacher and a font of knowledge. Thanks very much.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

THX FF, have a 10 gallon back up sitting around going to give it try. Display tank is over filling with amazon swords need somewhere to put them, I spent way to much money on that tank before I found you.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

gonna fill a 10 with amazon swords. cool!

My tanks are now all soil/sand....real plants....and no medication....I do however have a variety of foods...good stuff tho, but lots of different kinds....I may have to rethink that... ThanQ again, your info is invaluable...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Edward. Think like a fish.

@Edward-rw3kq

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish well I will now for sure...😊🐟

Priceless information 😊thank you doctor fish 👍

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you John.

@johnjwedrall4290

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish :)

Thank you so much for all of your videos. What is it about gravel that will foul the water? I’m curious about what makes it different from sand

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

There are a number of videos that explain this.

[thank, you father fish for you're helpful learning video]👍👍

I have another question I’ve got a 20 gal tank what kind of fish should I get to “clean” my tank. They keep telling me I need one. Also thank you so much for all your advice I’m learning so much!!! Wish I could send you a picture of my tank that I’ve started setting up can’t wait to go get sand and put it over the gravel!!!!

@FatherFish

9 ай бұрын

Join us on the Father fish Shoal: discord.gg/GdakStEjAy to post pics and chat about your tank. Also get good advice on cleaners.

Hey Father Fish! I’ve been binge-watching your videos. The only live food I can find for my bettas are black worms and I feed frozen brine shrimp instead, but as an emergency/backup situation, what’s the best manufactured food for carnivorous tropical fish like my boys?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

bug bites

Hi there father fish. Watching your videos, i have some ideas about my past failures. Will have a new setup after a break. 17 Gallaon kind of cubic tank. I am considering having sand but also have some river gravel. Will it be ok to have first layer sand and then use some gravel in this set up. (not much gravel)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Use the gravel as a top dressing, about 1/2" with 2 full inches of sands on top of 1" of soil. That will be perfect.

Discus were my favourite fish kept in a 125 set up with gravel but gravel I got from stone place pretty small grain never had problem with it used a Rena four and the only additive was stress coat the fish lasted years and of course real plants … what do you think of black water extract?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

It does not do anything other than darken the water. No nutrients. No acidifying.

WOW mind blown!! This makes perfect sense ... now i have to figure out how to turn my traditional tank into a natural one without taking it all apart and starting from scratch. Any suggestions father fish or followers? Meanwhile off to do another pointless clean and water change argh

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Our nezxt video will do just that

@clairevalentine1192

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish thank you so much cant wait. Love from the uk 🇬🇧

Dear Father Fish, I'm writing from Poland. After 10 years of a brake, I decided to return to aquarium passion. I'm impressed of your personality, approach and love to nature. I will start my new 48 gal tank and would like to ask you, what sand dim is the best ? Should it be finer or coarser sand ? As I remember 1 in of durt and 2 in if sand, right ? Regards, Artur

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes. 1" dirt 2" sand. ANY fine or coarse does not matter. I prefer fine.

@arturproc7047

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's Spring here so I am going to visit a forest pond and collect some dirt, microorganisms and dead leafs. It will be a real Father Fish tank 😊

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

@@arturproc7047 Bravo Artur

I do use gravel in my 40 gallon breeder but it isn't typical "aquarium gravel". I use volcanic basalt that comes with some water in the bag keeping beneficial bacteria like the ones in a healthy filter to help the breakdown of ammonia as well as the minerals it contains for plant growth. I don't really do water changes in the tank, My plants grow well, my fish shrimp and newts are all doing well and it's a cold water system so if the power goes out only the filter and light goes out so I wouldn't be too worried about anything happening other than my danios getting bored because the filter current stopped.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Sounds fascinating Liam. Please post some pics at Father Fish Shoal. discord.gg/G4fkAE6qNw

@liamcolotti6824

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Will do! Sending now! My username is Llama Land!

Thank you mate your knowledge is exceptional,just one question. Can I mix clean gravel with my soil substrate as a base before topping it with sand,just thinking it would help stabilise the root system of the plants,something like a 20/80 mix soil being the predominant substrate.😊 Thanks again

@FatherFish

6 ай бұрын

Yes you can but it is not particularly helpful.

@andrewwalker7439

6 ай бұрын

@@FatherFish Thank you, that was quick

😌👏👏👏👏👏 thank you

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

As far as the variety of foods, is that not the most natural way to feed? A wild fish is going to find, let's say, a cricket for breakfast then maybe a small fry in the afternoon and a "fish flake" scrap from a larger fish feeding as a midnight snack. I've been giving mine a combination of fish flakes, sinking pellets, live crickets, and the occasional guppy. They really liked the vegetable-fed crickets we've been raising

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

My conclusions are based on real world natural experience. If the water is full of mosquito larvae fish are not going to search for crickets.

Father fish really really after years of keeping fish you will tell us to go out there and in the mud pick up map,e leaves and stick them in our tanks….oh this I ahave to try …..

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

lol. Just do it~

Hello FF! Thank you

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim. Nice to see you here.

Ty very much father fish you make my fish fatherd

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

lol

Never treated my fish with anything else than garlic juice Once I had one of my commons down with what was described on many fish forums as septicemia but I refused to treat her with anything else but garlic..its been 4 years... she is still here happy and healthy

I was thinking of drying swiss chard snd using its powder as fish flakes

@FatherFish

11 ай бұрын

fresh is better

Good video

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit Sammy.

Father Fish, Will rooted plants that depend heavy on substrate deplete the soil of nutrients? If so what do you do? Can you use playsand from the hardware store or use something that doesn't compact as hard? Thank you. I am so thankful to have found you!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Sand does not compact

@abrahamnutrition

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Thanks, I am 58 and have kept fish off and on most of my life but believe it or not have never used this method. II currently have a 55 gal that has been running for 6 years. I think it is time!

Mostly agree. I've used gravel since the 1970s with no problems.

Thank you for your videos. I have been watching your videos to save my fish; they keep dying. Do you know if I can use the organic potting soil at Home Depot or a local nursery store? It's cheaper. SUBD and LIKED always. :)

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Join us on Discord where we can help you. discord.gg/GdakStEjAy

A friend of mine recommended you highly too me.(me and her have similar tank setups.) I been wondering what you think of API quick start?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Leaf mulm or some material from an existing tank are vastly superior. API Quick Start is a very limited product.

@abfmkarin

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish My thoughts.And probably no one knows or won't say if there is any longterm damage to the Aquatic life.

Wow this might explain why my sand bottomed tank has worked better than my gravel bottom tanks.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear

The Brownian Effect is such a secret to me. Transforms everything. I am so sorry for my fish who died when I was young :(

@FatherFish

7 ай бұрын

It is a little known science.

Good evening father fish thanks for this information Been stressing so much over what to get and what not to get. Was out all day yesterday trying to find the correct soil so I end up buying nothing

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Buy the next bag you see. THAT will be the right one.

@45kittyboo

Жыл бұрын

I put a order in with you also soil started bag and salt

Can you please expand on feeding same food bit. i have been told that a combination of Pellets and Freeze dried fishfood serves good. Live food is obviosly good but not feasible all the time

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I will do that

Hey Father Fish! I bought the water conditioner before knowing of any other way to remove chloramines from the tap water. Is it safe to use it while I have it? Thanks!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can

I have a layer of mulm and some aqua soil type stuff on top is that fine? Also i just have regular led fish lights not the full spectrum kind

@FatherFish

11 ай бұрын

perfect

Just curious how does the soil sand substrate go if it has burrowing snails in there? Will they mix the layers and mess it up or just let them go wild. Would like to know before i set up my newest tank and fix up my old ones. Would i need to pick through and remove the snails. I personally quite like my army of snails you cant see through the day then flick the light on a night and see them all.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Snails only dig about 1/2 an inch into the substrate.

@fartybums7703

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish one more question does the soil need to be the bought garden soil or can i just go dig up the empty lot across the road?

Hi father fish, I used soil and sand for my 20 gallon fish tank, do i need to change water at all?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Not if you do not overfeed.

I have a tank with about 2 inches of sand. I didnt know to add soil, but I already have fish living in there so should I risk putting them in a too small temporary home while I tear down the tank and put soil? Wont the soil then leech ammonia for some weeks? I would like to switch from fake plants to real plants, but am worried they wont thrive without soil and am worried about the new soil being harmful to my fish.

U r awesome... Really... But m facing issue, as I have already lots of fish in my 70 gallon tanks and how can I make it planted one or put sand and soil with fishes in them.. And u have solved lots of issues by this video.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

pour 2" washed sand on top of your gravel. Start planting.

@umedchandel433

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish done.. will do and surely share my feedback

got a question about the chlorine remover: in our server there is a talk about the sodium thiosulphate i saw a video where they were saying that for higher ph tanks like an african cichlid tank it would be better to use sodium ascorbate is it more recommended?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

sodium ascorbate is a lower acid vitamin C ascorbic acid. It is not the same as sodium thiosulphate which is a base.

Do you have an inexpensive sand recommendation?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

beach, creek, or sandbox.

So I have fluorite in my 6 gallon fresh water. Betta died off after a year, shrimp don't last long, the few plants I do have seem to hardly be holding on constantly get covered with algae wanting to go natural(instead of Seachem). Can I put sand on top of the fluorite? Or should I start over?? I still have small mystery snail and nerite snail. How do you deal with algae? Spent so much time researching the wrong stuff.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

cap with sand and do not touch

Are crushed lava rocks good for tank as a base layer before aqua soil ?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

neither good nor bad. They do not add anything beneficial at that level.

I got my first fish tank ever earlier this year with nano fish and shrimp! Now I am trying to go more in the natural direction - I have sand substrate, lots of plants, a small sponge filter and try not to clean it very much. Thanks for making me understand that I don't need the water conditioning! I will stop use it. Two questions though - how about ph-buffer. I was recommended one for ph 7.2 but havent used it. My ph is 6.5. Are buffer products bad? 🤔 Also, how often should sponge filters be rinsed?

@FatherFish

10 ай бұрын

Ph buffer is critical to maintain above Ph. Typically it is natural. If not it can be added,

I thought filter was not needed, like the Walstad method? Is it for water circulation? If so, can I use a simple pump instead of a filter? Thanks.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

I prefer filter to pump.

Thanks

@FatherFish

11 ай бұрын

Thank you strengthbydesign

Hay Father Fish I have a question for Water Conditioners What about Seachem Prime?? Is that also ok?

@FatherFish

2 ай бұрын

Vit C is cheaper.

Oh dang it 🤦🤪, I have the plastic caves and plastic plants with half the area of the tank gravel and half sand, it's been like this since last July (when I started keeping fish), is it going to be harmful or too disruptive to my fish if I clear out all the rubbish and start again with soil, sand and real plants? 👍🇬🇧❤️

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Make it easy on you and the fish. Remove the plastic plants and any other plastic you think might deteriorate. Add 2" of sand to the entire tank. Plant stem plants heavily, not just a few, a lot. Sit back and observe.

@cookiemonster2299

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish awesome thank you 👍🇬🇧❤️

Father fish, would this setup work on a non heated goldfish tank?

@FatherFish

10 ай бұрын

yes

Father fish here a question from the Netherlands i have gravel in my tank and can not removed it because there are much plants in my tank can i on top of my gravel put 1 inch sand so that i dont have to removed the gravel?Greetings from Rotterdam the Netherlands.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes Inco. Add 11/4", about a cm of sand every 4 days until you have 5-7 cm of sand.

@incognito1624

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish thank you father fish for the answer Greetings and blesses from the Netherlands

Hi! Im confused whether to have a filter or to not have a filter in a planted tank with dirt and sand. Can you explain why youd need one please? I set up a 90 gallon tank, with dirt, 2inch sand, some plants, rocks, and wood, and have shrimp and snails in there now.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Circulation is the primary reason for water movement in a natural system. That is beneficial.

@tiffanyolson4565

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! That makes sense.

What about chlorine in the water? Not chloramines, but just simple chlorine? One would need to age water with an air stone running for a 3-5 days or bring it close to boiling temp for the chlorine to evaporate. That would have been waay too much of a hustle with just one 40 gal tank. I use Hikari Ultimate (moved away from Prime a few months back), and my fish and plants seem pretty happy. I add Ultimate to the water and age it for at least 48 hours in food grade 5-gal buckets prior to water change. Is there a downside? Thanks in advance!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Not true. chlorine will evaporate just by spraying the water into the tank. It will evaporate from a tub with aeration in about 30 minutes. I small amounts, like a 10% water change it has no effect at all.

@rirdan1

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Thank you! If there though a downside to using Hikari Ultimate water conditioner? Thanks again!

hello again father fish can i use vitamins c/Ascorbic human on aquarium?and if yes how to put it..thank you

@FatherFish

2 ай бұрын

Yes you can. It is completely nontoxic. I recommend 1000u per 5 gal.

@redmamba8674

2 ай бұрын

what is the best non acidic ?thank you

Do I hear Bill Evans? 😀

I have a very well established 50 gallon tank with very healthy fish and thriving plants. However, I have gravel as a mistake I made when I first put the tank together. I would love to transfer the fish to another tank while I change it to soil/sand but am fearful that the water properties from the nutrient rich soil might shock the fish or otherwise kill them. Should I keep the established tank with the gravel or risk the loss of a few fish?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Do not change anything. Simply add some well washed sand to the top of the gravel. 1/2" every 3 days for 2 weeks.

I bought a 5lb bag of sodium thiosulfate on Amazon for something like 20 dollars. It will last me several lifetimes!

I use gravel,have plastic plants and use water treatments,had the plastic plants well over a year now in fluval 20 gallon that has been running well over two years and everything is running well,not one sick fish and they are happy,active and pop in colour,i would say to anybody that if something works for you then keep it that way,every method has its pros and cons but as long as your fish dont suffer just do what works for you.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Unless, of course, you want a natural tank with living systems.

@stewartfooter3580

Жыл бұрын

Of course,and that path i will not doubt take,your vids are ones i watch alot

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

@@stewartfooter3580 Thank you. Please allow us to assis you if needed: discord.gg/GdakStEjAy

Will vitamin d get rid of the chlorine? Thanks for the tips Sir

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

no vitamin c will

@DashDrones

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish perfect, many thanks!

exporting to india?? I love your advice sir, respect from india. I owned a spotted Gourami a couple of years ago, unfortunately my cat trippped over the glass aquarium and it brok.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Strong cat. The climbing perch - ctenopoma - from the ivory coast is a very cool fish.

It is possible to have plants in big cichilds tanks?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Absolutely.

Test kits?

I'm so sorry, I'm just making sure that this tank set up is ok for gold fish since they are fresh water fish. My fish are sick with white spot 😔 I've been treating my fish with medications but it doesn't seem to be working, hence how I found your channel.

@FatherFish

7 ай бұрын

86 for 3 days and the ick will; be gone

Father Fish, I have seen a couple of videos on testing rocks to check if they are aquarium safe. Using a bottle of API Nitrate No3. Is this neccessary?

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

Taste it. You will know instantly.

@abrahamnutrition

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Lol Really would it be acidic?

@abrahamnutrition

Жыл бұрын

Like testing a battery.

Father Fish- if I already have 2 tanks set up. And they have a mix of sand and gravel, and was set up with plant tabs but the plants are growing fine and the fish are good, is it possible for me to still keep my tank healthy and thriving with bacteria even if I don’t do soil? I don’t wanna uproot everything to add dirt!

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

The detritus has given you a soil base. You are where you need to be.

Me and my girlfriend loved this video! I lost a bet about the plastic plants

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

You [put money on plastic plants? Your girlfriend saw you coming.

What kind of dried food can one give to fish?

@FatherFish

8 ай бұрын

new short lists oheime special food.