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The other day my husband and I went to Petco to pick up some mystery snails, and while we were waiting to be helped, he struck up a conversation with an older couple that was there. They confessed that they were struggling with having fish die in their aquarium, so my husband suggested adding some real plants in, and one of them grumbled that then it would be too ugly to bother with. I was thoroughly blown away by that attitude! Aquatic plants are gorgeous, and dead fish are very much not.
@@FatherFish, just seems strange to me. I struggle trying to figure out who's doing all the massive water changes in the ponds and lakes every week or so? I never see it so it must be at night or something. Or....no wait.....I got it! It's God's " men in black"! They do it then flash their pen lights and wipe out memory of the billion gallon water changes in the lakes and ponds. I may have had an epiphany! Life pausing. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Blessings abundant Father Fish Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏻♂️
I actually had all fake in my 10 gallon , I ended up getting actually plants and only have 2 fake left lol . I did lose half but because a disease but they are all real healthy now . I wasted money on them fake ones .
You are the most wise fish keeper on the tube, I am into aquaponics all fish keepers need to practice plant scaping in their tanks as you speak of or even aquaponics
Great video FF, a deep substrate really is the best thing an aquarium can ever have. Even with a lot of fish, the substrate is a chemical filter in itself,which keeps the water healthy. I will always have a deep substrate in every tank from now on !
10:00 If the big fish you bought was already insane and rips everything up that you planted, then you should make a sump with a planted refugium. The sump will filtrate the tank and the fish can't get into the refugium to destroy the plants.
I think aside from over cleaning, another issue with many fishkeepers is that they want to keep lots of fish, and big fish. And the fish stores will also (or they used to) sell people pleco as tank cleaners, when experienced fish keepers know they are some of the biggest poo producers, and don't clean much algae either... They look gnarly but I don't think they are suitable for anything but the largest of aquariums. Fish stores also sell some snails that don't breed so easily, so fishkeepers can't afford to buy or keep them in numbers that would make any difference to algae control in their tank. Snails are seen by many fish keepers as pests, which is sad, when their useful job is to keep your nice plants leaves clear of green and brown algae and allows them to flourish. I wish I had discovered Ramshorn snails earlier on in my fishkeeping hobby.
I have a 105 gallon African cichlid tank, and I’m currently working on filling it with plants. Sturdy plants as anubias and big floating plants, rocks and driftwood. Eventually I’ll add more sand and even more plants too 😊 as long as the plants are big enough and secured to hard scape it is possible to have a planted aquarium with large and aggressive diggers.
I was doing 50 percent water changes on 20 gallon long tanks at least twice a week for my plecos. Now I have over a hundred plecos in a 60 gallon with shrimp, metallicus live bearers, Cory’s, Otto’s and a couple of killifish. I have monstera with frogbit and a 24 hour grow light. I built up lava rocks and black Diamond sand over that. I have two tanks like that, one with a mbuna and his pet giant danios that are spawning! Thank you father fish, especially for the culinary advice
Please FF give your producer a good pat on the back for making an exciting new video with the use of all those memes. This one was something new and funny as well. Great.
I just found your channel and I love your perspective on raising fish! Thank you so much for putting all of this information out there! Also, I get that not everyone likes the meme-cuts, but I do! Maybe spacing them further, but they are fun!!
I like the thumbnail and premise for the video, but these meme cuts are unbearable. 1 or 2 maybe could work in specific situations and it wouldn't be so annoying
I agree. Know your audience. This isn't fortnite. This is fish keeping. I imagine the average viewer must be at least 20 here so we don't need memes to keep us engaged in the video
FF is correct, starting with ponds 35yrs ago, I learnt very quickly, without any test kits or fancy filters back then, that moss, algae and plants were the absolute key to clear water, not changing out 50% of the water 3 times a week 😂 TDS is probably the only thing I monitor on aged tank and a test kit if I have an unexplained issue identified from fish behaviour. I pulled the co2 injection off my aquascape 6 months after it was set up, no it doesn't look as crisp and immaculate and bright, but my sterbai corys have bred, my shrimp have gone from 6 to over 200, no water changes, plants growing like mad, dirty cannister filters that get alternate rinses every 4 months.. so that's 3 filter rinses a year. Tank is thriving😊
I just set up my 125 4 days ago. 4 bags of FF plants, haven't turned the lights off yet. 6 Gold Mollies. Haven't put a drop of food in yet and they are still pooping. They are nibbling around, so they are definitely eating.
As much as I respect you and your videos but. After the 4th or so loud meme sound blast that adds nothing to the video. could not keep watching this one. Hope this is not to become the normal.
ater watching your videos FF I immedietely cut back on what I feed my fish, I cleaned up my tank and my fish seem fine but my son in law's fish are not, they were in a tank with gravel and plastic junk till recently and overfed more than my fish, also he's been kinda alack cleaning the water unfortunately plus there lighting was poor with no tank light After finding your channel I have been trying to get him to swtch to a planted tank but nothing has happened there and sadly one of the fish looks like he has some fungal condition so I changed the tank myself with my daughters help but I think it may be too late for this poor fish, he's tough though he's hanging in there, I saw him today resting on one of the shorter plants I put in and his companion is watching over him, the tank is much healthier now and I loaned them my light which only covers half of the top but it's better than nothing, my tank is using my desk light atm, we're getting a bigger light tomorrow I will ask about an antifungal treatment.
Thanks father fish just got a new tank the other week after seeing your video's, been a good few years, but a father fish styled aquarium this time , thanks for all the information you share 👍
Awesome video FF, loved the comedic element. It’s definitely possible like you said to have a natural tank with big fish. I have a Fahaka puffer in one and it’s doing great.
I have almost cut out water changes completely with a deep sand substrate and lots of plants. It's about 70 percent planted. The fish are so happy, the plants grow like weeds. So satisfying to see
@@darylcavanagh3977 I've got some hair algae aswell. Going to change out some of my filter media. Would love to get some shrimp but I'm not sure if my angel and gourami will eat them.
I really don't understand how you do want to put plastic decoration and "plants" into an aquarium. It just looks so bad. Nothing more beautiful than a tank which looks like you jump into a rich and healthy river, pond or lake.
I started the hobby maybe 6 months ago with a mid tech setup ( no Co2, aquasoil, good light and filtration) and even before discovering this channel I was amazed at all the process/tips/tricks people were doing to maintain their aquarium and thought to myself it was a bit intense and a bit "unnatural". Since discovering your channel I'd probably at some point try your method in another tank but as for now. There's two things I learned. I still have algea so I probably need to plant more plants and secondly, I stopped doing water changes. I don't know if with aquasoil it's a good idea to stop water changes but so far nothing has changed in my tank and my water parameters are still fine!
Aquasoil doesn't need to be capped but it will release ammonia for the first few months in a tank so you will need to do water changes if not capped and with few plants.
I have oscars and silver dollars i grow plants in my sump refugium so they cant get to them yet they still can stabilise the water and get the benefits
I was thinking about trying to set up a silver dollar tank with plants growing from the top. Not sure if they would eat pothos roots but I was thinking taro in those side hanging planter baskets to protect the main bulb?
I failed as an aquarium owner even though i had worked at an aquarium store. I followed the regimen and bought the best equipment, but my fish never made it or would get sick. Very interested in the natural setup because I did seriously try and fail with the “traditional” toilet style aquarium! 😂😂
Father fish I have a question. How do I trim water sprite? The older leaves are browning and growing some algae on them but when I trim them the stem that I trimmed turns brown and dies
Feed your goldfish duckweed daily. I grow it outside in containers. Then start adding Anubias plants of all kinds. After a bit you can try some other plants like floating plants, amazon sword plants, Java Ferns, Dwarf Water lily, etc. Keep your goldfish well fed with duckweed and other healthy foods and they will leave the larger plants alone.
I had valisneria with my goldfish and he didn't eat them. He tried to uproot them a few times (and managed it with the smaller ones) but I just kept burying the roots again and putting stones around the base and eventually the roots anchored themselves down too strongly for him to uproot them anymore.
I've tried and it works I was on the other side water change crazy But the set up works small water change here and there won't hurt just really don't need it just a top off give it a try all my serious fish keepers who's channels I also view!
I do 10-20% water change every week. Change my filter every 6 months clean the front of glass and that’s all. Sometimes I skip a week. You have to observe your fish and you will know.
My next tank I’m trying you’re classic substrate method it’ll be just a 10 gallon (wish they made 10 gallon longs) anyways . What beginner plants do you recommend?
Stop watching Father Fish if you don’t like the way he creates content. He’s been doing “memes” in his videos for along time. Let him do him, you’re watching his videos for a reason. 🤦🏻♂️ Much love Father Fish 👴🏻🐠
Not really a fan of the frequent meme interruptions. Could the memes be in the corner of the video instead? I'm also interested in learning more about Father Fish methods of dealing with diseases.
I have a 55 gallon overflow tank. Can this be converted? I only have two large fish - a pleco and a Chinese algae eater. The water overflows at the top, goes down through a filter that I have to change every week, then goes thru bio-balls, through bio ceramic rings, flows through the charcoal bags then back to the pump. The tank is constantly needing to be cleaned, not to mention the racket and noise it makes. I'd love to try this, just don't know if it would work with the overflow tank. I had decided in 2008 I'd had enough and when the fish were gone, that was it. The two I have left are warriors. Actually bought the larger tank just for them. I'd love to see them in a better environment.
set up the substrate as I have described and turn off the filter. Add a sponge filter. You can also remove all of the filter material and use the filter simply as a pump to move water.
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Dear Father Fish, I hope you can take the time to help me. I was never so lucky to have arrived at your channel by searching for "fish in wells", because I was curios if biology is the secret to keeping water clean. You see, I have a pretty sterile cement cistern that collects rainwater for consumption, it now has many dead insects like scorpions and centipedes (dry season), and if and when I pull the bucket up with one disintergrating the water, it smells bad. One can tell the smell of decomposition is not very good for drinking. The cistern has a 1m by 1m access hatch beneath the sun that is kept covered. Water is very clear, what is in the water naturally settles. What would you have done if you were me? Would putting soil and sand alone help keep the water thriving. I appreciate life, and it is impossible to keep a cistern sterile. How will adding decent amount of microbial biology in the form of substrate work in this case? Would you go as far as putting in fish, larger forms of life? I will be deeply indebted if you could advise me. Thank you so much.
My mind was blown when I visited Turtle.Cow. it is most generous of you to direct me to his site. Such incredible people with simple truths to share. And thank you for taking the time to answer the many questions all of us post to you. ❤❤❤❤
I like the whole idea of a planted tank and trying to mimic nature in it but water changes are essential for healthy fish and shrimp conditions. I think alot just over due them. Sure, if your on a budget going to your local water source, creating a jar ecosphere and seeding your tank is 1 way to introduce those little critters..both good and bad to your tank..but keeping a separate live food culture is probably the better option for most people. I think Father Fish is on the right track but his hands off approach is better suited for live food conditions as most would prefer a sightly aquarium. The additional live did source is just a bonus..for some species anyway. Im not convinced on his deep sand bed method, not to mention the different paramaters other species require. FF has still has lots to learn and consider. He must have a big tank for 20,30,40 amazon swords and it sure aint the 1 in the bachground. jmho.
Also if your fish can destroy plants like stem plants or leaved plants, trees are always an option, bald cypress for example it’s roots can help filter out water.
I just set up a 30 gallon, but had nnot watched the video about the additives. All i put in was ground mulch from the woods watered it in, covered it with sand and filled the tank. Do i need to undo it all and start again?
I transformed my tank into fatger fish method and my fishes started spawning and giving babies.. first time... The problem is how do i remove them... Its impossible to take them out in so many plants .. hope the number dnt increase
a large net is easier to use without tearing up the plants. Use the net to press the plants down. As fish rise to the top they will be easier to scoop up.
Great information as always! 👍🏼 The memes are a bit too much for me though. 😮 I’d rather watch/listen to you, and not have so many interruptions to your content. Thanks
You need plants in the substrate too. Lots of plants in the tank. When you look in your tank from above, approximately 50% of the bottom should look like plants.
It's not that expensive... Just add in 50 plants at $12 each... I would love a planted tank but man that is one hell of an investment for something I'm not even sure I can keep alive.
This was a fun watch! Didn’t mind the memes a bit! Mix em up and have some fun! Life is too short to not experiment. Some may disagree, but enuf serious stuff in real life. Better to laugh and break up a maybe stressful fragment of our lives to experience a bit of humor….humor but also strewn with facts. Thank you ff! Have a blessed and fun day! You just made mine! 😊☮❤🐠🦐🪴
hi, i recently got some floating plants from a local pond, they didnt do very well, but 😮 i have snails, alot of small snails how can i get rid of them, i dont mind a couple but i think im being overrun. any tips on what i can do thanks appreciate your help
Father Fish I'm deciding to create a natural aquarium with a 10 gallon tank! How much Inches of sand and dirt should i add? I love the channel by the way, this is my first natural aquarium and im nervous and do you think your plant bundle will all fit in my tank!
