The SECRET to KEEPING HEALTHY FISH!!

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Create a stunning natural aquarium is full of nuggets of gold. Listen, take notes, ENJOY!

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Catching fish in your aquarium can be challenging, Father Fish has a way to do this that is not stressful on the fish or you!

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Black Friday Sale!! The online store has from filters to plants on sale. Your aquarium will be glad you went! https://father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com

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Fish like live foods and you can give them some fantastic live food. This video shows and compares some of the food that is available to you.

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Bettas, known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are just that. They cannot live with each other....or can they?

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Today Ryan covers Endlers origins, behavior, tank setup, breeding, feeding, how they compare to guppies, and how to identify pure strains. This is the ultimate beginner guide to Endler’s livebearers and how to create a thriving, self-sustaining aquarium for them.

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Are tannins and humic substances turning your aquarium water brown? In this video, we explore how leaf litter, driftwood, and natural organics affect freshwater aquariums. You’ll learn the difference between humic and tannic acids, their proven benefits for fish health, and how to balance water clarity with blackwater advantages. Take a look at our experimental results with leaves in aquariums. Whether you love the natural blackwater look or want crystal-clear tanks, this guide helps you choose the right path for your fish, plants, and aquascape.

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Plants, Plants, Plants -Necessary for planted aquariums. Necessary for the nitrogen cycle (which is no problem in a Father Fish Natural Aquarium). Necessary for aesthetics! An easy way to propagate these luscious plants is in gallon jars. Listen while Father Fish tells you where there is an abundant supply....

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This fish food can be used to feed fish or fry. This fish food helps with strenghten the immune system of the fish. This fish food is fresh. This fish food is new and will be included in our Black Friday Sale next Friday,November 28, 2025.

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An aquarium with more fish than the biological system can accommodate will require some routine maintenance. Waste is produced in greater quantity than the substrate can take it in. Without a vigorous food web this detritus simply builds up. Eventually it will develop a strong algae content and can begin impacting plant leaves ability to breath. In this video Father Fish shows some simple methods for removing this extra mulm. Observing the tank carefully help one learn when water changes are needed. As water discolors it does so for precisely the same reason as detritus buildup. A 25% water change when...

Relax and enjoy the scenery of Bacopa and Ludwigia, two of the most stunning and easy-to-grow aquarium plants. This video features macro close-ups, microscope images, and information, capturing their beauty in a lush planted tank. 📌 Featured Plants: ✔️ Bacopa – Green, structured, and perfect for aquascaping! ✔️ Ludwigia – Vibrant reds & oranges that pop under high light! ✨ What You’ll See in This Video: ✔️ Relaxing underwater visuals 🎥 ✔️ Fish swimming through a lush aquascape 🐟 ✔️ Close-ups of Bacopa & Ludwigia 🌱 🌊 Perfect for: ✔️ Aquascapers looking for easy-to-grow stem plants ✔️ Relaxation & stress relief through nature visuals ✔️ Fishkeepers who love lush planted tanks

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Starting November 20, 2025. Father Fish will be hosting a livestream on his youtube channel, https://outube.com/@FatherFish The show will be at 8pm est.

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A menagerie of plants for your tank includes advice for many situations encountered while having a planted aquarium. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Father Fish Natural Aquariums 🌱🐠 In this video, Father Fish shares the beauty of his discus tank — often called the queen of the aquarium hobby. You’ll see how these stunning fish thrive in a natural aquarium setup with dirt, sand, plants, and a living food web. 💡 What you’ll learn in this video: How discus can thrive in a natural, planted aquarium The dirt + sand deep substrate method (simple step-by-step) Why building a food web with local life (resurrection jars, mud, leaves) creates a stable ecosystem How to set up your aquarium so your fish and plants grow naturally witho...

Betta fry are so tiny and Pleco fry eat you out of house and home! This information contained here cover a variety of topics including daphnia, scuds and raising cultures to feed the fry. Take a listen and enjoy!

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What makes a fish tank stink? An aquarium that smells bad is not healthy. A stinky tank is a dying tank. An aquarium will die when it is not able to maintain the life of the plants and animals in it. So what kills aquariums. There are 2 primary causes. Both are a result of bad advice. The first cause of stinky tank is excess food. Even if all the food is eaten the fish may create more waste than the biological activity in the tank is able to covert to energy. Waste that is not converted to energy rots and...

Struggling with algae in your natural aquarium or planted tank? This video dives deep into identifying, controlling, and even appreciating the role of algae in low-tech, natural, and dirted aquariums — without commercial products or chemicals.

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Struggling with algae in your natural aquarium or planted tank? This video dives deep into identifying, controlling, and even appreciating the role of algae in low-tech, natural, and dirted aquariums — without commercial products or chemicals.

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Discover the fascinating world of freshwater aquarium snails! In this relaxing and informative video, we explore seven common species found in planted tanks: pond snails, bladder snails, ramshorn snails, nerite snails, freshwater limpets, Malaysian trumpet snails, and assassin snails. Learn about their benefits, drawbacks, and how they impact your aquarium's ecosystem.

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WATER is millions of years old. There is no new water. Thus begins our journey of discovery about the nature of water. Father Fish leads us through a labyrinth of myths and fantasies at the heart of traditional fish keeping. These 2 videos will change your understanding of water in the aquarium.

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WATER is millions of years old. There is no new water. Thus begins our journey of discovery about the nature of water. Father Fish leads us through a labyrinth of myths and fantasies at the heart of traditional fish keeping.

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Father Fish's friend, Ryan, wants you to make your natural aquarium thrive year-round. In this video, he explores how you can simulate seasonal changes with light, temperature, and water chemistry. This will influence fish behavior, fish breeding, plant growth, and invertebrate activity. These are the keys to successful breeding and raising tiny babies that will grow into mature fish.

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Beach sand, Tannins, Danios, Minerals in my water, cause of Algae, gas in my aquarium and the next step for my aquarium are most of the topics covered. Join this Q&A as Father Fish explores many topics and shares his wisdom fom 70+ years of fish keeping

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Blue Green Algae which Cynobacteria is known as is the dread of the tropical fish world. There is hope and inspiration from Ryan. He explains how blue green algae comes about, all that it is used for and how to get rid of it from your aquarium. 

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Hair algae can look ugly, but it’s not always a problem! In this video, Dina shows how to remove hair algae naturally without chemicals or harming your fish and fry. Learn three simple ways to clean your aquarium — using your hands, tweezers, or gloves! 

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A clean tank can not support life. A balanced tank allows waste to be used to feed microscopic life. Without microscopic life everything in the tank will die. Father Fish explains the distinction between Natural and Hi-Tech sterile aquarium setups. Natural setups use dirted substrates and aquarium plants for a balanced ecosystem. Hi-Tech aquariums involve technology like CO2 injection, high-intensity lighting, and nutrient dosing for optimal plant growth. Father Fish emphasizes the importance of choosing aquarium systems that mirror Nature. 

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Whether you are setting up your first koi pond or expanding your goldfish pond, this video is for you. Ryan explains in detail everything you need to know, even your rice and medeka fish will appreciate this! 

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Want clearer water, healthier plants, and fewer water changes—without tearing down your tank? In this video, Father Fish explains why gravel tanks get dirty, why your water clouds, and how adding a simple 1-inch sand cap instantly transforms your aquarium into a natural ecosystem. 

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Talking about algae, what it is and how it lives. Talking about green algae and moss balls. Are moss balls algae??? Listen and find out....  

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Talking about water flow and encrustation. Father Fish has advice and answers to both of these problematic situations. Take a listen! 

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Parasites are the enemy of fish keepers or are they? Father Fish explains the ins and outs of keeping fish with parasites...This is such a scary concept -I could hardly take in the information! Take a listen.... Parasites are the bane of existence for many fish keepers. Father Fish explains how parasites can be good and helpful. In fact, parasites are desirable. Parasites live in your aquarium anyway, so you need to learn how to capture their positive attributes. If you try and kill every parasite, then you set your fish up to get sick and die if a...

Not all aquarium  algae is bad, but, some algae just needs to go away!

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Father Fish knows the secret of keeping happy healty fish in your fishtank. The secret lies with your aquarium. Take a listen... 

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In this latest Chat, Father Fish discusses the breeding attributes of Guppies. He also tells the story of Puffer Fish and some of their survival mechanisms. The Gouramis, Corydoras and Plecos were discussed in depth. Father Fish wrapped the conversation up by talking about the finer qualities of Goldfish. Enjoy this video about the fish that live in your aquarium.

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