THE VERY BEST FILTER FOR YOUR AQUARIUM I FATHER FISH

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  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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    • @Aziz_Piran
      @Aziz_Piran 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you offer shipment for overseas countries?

    • @Cooper1984
      @Cooper1984 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We need a UK 🇬🇧 Father Fish!!

    • @jessieduff6076
      @jessieduff6076 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FatherFish I absolutely love your videos and products

  • @collinburns4
    @collinburns4 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    I bought a plant bundle from this man and honestly I got tired of planting plants 😂 by far the best deal I’ve seen!! Completely filled a 125 for 54 dollars one of the only person I’ve bought from that you’ll actually know you got your money worth all the plants were super healthy as well thank you father fish for all you do!!!!

    • @ShondraPatterson
      @ShondraPatterson ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wish i could say the same. I recieved a lot of small stems. Had to go but more from the store. :/

    • @franciscojaviergarciagomez2846
      @franciscojaviergarciagomez2846 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excuse me,I have tidal 55 and its outstanding

    • @michaelalepor9650
      @michaelalepor9650 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How do I buy them lol

    • @morningstarquaid3464
      @morningstarquaid3464 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When my tank is ready I plan on buying plants from him 😊

    • @dragonstonegemironworkscra4740
      @dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@michaelalepor9650 go to ....
      father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com
      The link 🔗 is in the description. Also one can go to discord and join in the conversation on the Shoal. Also in the description.
      Sorry not smart enough to copy n paste or drag n attach. My bad.
      Blessings friend
      Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏻‍♂️

  • @ericlindenmuth7517
    @ericlindenmuth7517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I tried his method a couple of months ago in a small glass bowl. The plants have now tripled in size. The water looks great and the fish seem to be happy!!!

  • @iainaquariumagic
    @iainaquariumagic ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Father fish should be nominated for a Nobel environmental and ecology award. He has taught the world a better way of looking after aquatic life. Everyone should nominate this legand for his pioneering work in making the world a better place ❤

    • @tiagobejart
      @tiagobejart ปีที่แล้ว +9

      tottaly agree! i've just find out this chanel and from yestarday to todary i've watched more then 12 videos of him and particulary it changed all my thoght about aquariuns... amazing (sorry fo my bad english. Im kind a rusty.)

    • @iainaquariumagic
      @iainaquariumagic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tiagobejart check out my TH-cam channel l will be showing how to set up tanks from beginning to end 🐠🐟💦

    • @cizia69
      @cizia69 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed!

    • @iainaquariumagic
      @iainaquariumagic ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Awsimilate Hi, thanks for your comments. As always, it's good to share what others feel, and ovcourse everyone has the right to have their opinion shared. Much appreciated 🙏

    • @scottlouis4076
      @scottlouis4076 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Awsimilate hahaha. You're mad...lol

  • @valerier.2685
    @valerier.2685 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Father Fish! I just found your videos today and ordered a fish tank online! I have a creek running through our property full of leaves.... Planning on setting up exactly as you have explained. I had tanks in the past and filtered, changed water, vacuumed the gravel... I'm very excited to see the results of doing it your way. I have a huge jar to create the resurrection jar. Always was fascinated with pond water when I was a kid... putting it under a microscope. This will be so much better! Thanks and God Bless!

  • @vahagnmelikyan2906
    @vahagnmelikyan2906 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    He speaks with such a passion sounds like he's preaching the gospel of John.😊 I love it❤

  • @jefrichan
    @jefrichan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Three dirted tanks three years old thriving in my home attest to this system of keeping fish and plants in a glass box. Puts the joy back in the hobby and with less toil at that.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When you know the true joy of fishkeeping you will never go back (to gravel and plastic plants). lol

    • @Just_Lurking8
      @Just_Lurking8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatherFishyes indeed !!! Something that puzzles me though 😮 Doesn’t potting soil break down and become acidic after 1 or 2 years ? TIA 😊

    • @billydeewilliams9104
      @billydeewilliams9104 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Just_Lurking8 Yea, looks like FF doesn't like you. 😀JK!! I'd like to hear the answer to that question as well! ✌

  • @143johnson
    @143johnson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I set a tank same as you explained and it was so heart warming to set it .
    Collecting the mud and sand from near by river , also plants from the same river and few fishes too
    And yes some rocks too
    The feeling of setting a tank is best part than watching a finished tank
    Like looking at child growing
    Thank you father❤

    • @kjryufetihfdt7u746
      @kjryufetihfdt7u746 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love you thanks so much!!!!

    • @143johnson
      @143johnson หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ ❤️ merry Christmas 🎄

  • @phantomshenanigans2337
    @phantomshenanigans2337 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    After years of aquarium troubles I followed father fish's advice soil sand plants its now been two years not had one sick fish or even a death water changes hardly ever mostly top ups.

  • @mishaco
    @mishaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Father fish, I think you should write a book, it would be a bestseller!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I think my videos are my book.

    • @lisadouglas2963
      @lisadouglas2963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A documentary would be good.

  • @alexthemantisshrimp2005
    @alexthemantisshrimp2005 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The guy I bought my 55 gallon from suggested I use a big, expensive canister filter, all I added was a sponge filter and tons of plants and every fish is happy and thriving.

    • @rickywoods3101
      @rickywoods3101 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends on what type of aquarium you want and how much you stock it.

  • @jimbobaso2832
    @jimbobaso2832 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Just discover this channel its re ignite my passion about fish keeping, i quit for 2 years emptied my 3 tanks due to something personal, i like the video its like im talkinh to my grandfather.

  • @Lizardlafemme
    @Lizardlafemme ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I use sand soil and natural tumbled gravel. I start with layers but overtime it naturally mixes and or is redistributed by my fish. I have tanks from 5 1/2 to 75. Ive always admired your content because your tanks look real.

  • @ken-mb5cp
    @ken-mb5cp ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man is wise. Let Nature do the work.

  • @קרןחיון-ו1ש
    @קרןחיון-ו1ש ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this is mind blowing!!!
    I AM ABSOLUTLEY MESMERIZED

  • @NelsonBoomerSchwarz
    @NelsonBoomerSchwarz ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Powerhead is all I have along with substrate and sand on top as you told me.
    My setup is working great since than. Thanks Mister F. FISH!!! U R a GREAT man!
    God bless you always.
    Nelson from south Brazil 🙏

  • @ElHua
    @ElHua ปีที่แล้ว +21

    i just found your channel today and it is great. I have two tanks that are set up exactly the way you describe, but I didn't follow any internet guides. I just tried my best to copy the environment found in local ponds. I have one tank stocked with wild caught minnows, two brim, and all sorts of snails and worms and bug things that came in with the drift wood and pond mud that I used. I have not done a water change a single time since setting this tank up nearly 5 years ago. My other tank is stocked with neon tetras and a gourami, and is set up the same way. It has been doing fine with no water changes in over 6 years.

    • @zorro30
      @zorro30 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Very interesting and incredible! please answer - how is water filtration arranged in your aquarium? do you have an external or internal filter installed in your aquarium?

  • @janecre1025
    @janecre1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I set up a small aquarium following your instructions and it has been going about 8 months, I think it is balanced. No algae, a few snails and plenty of guppies. I don’t normally have live bearers so this was an experiment. It is in the window so gets natural light.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sounds wonderful.

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How is you aquarium doing this far?

    • @grandaddixon1146
      @grandaddixon1146 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you use a plastic thank for your FISH THANK With sand and muck

  • @adalbertofrugoni1981
    @adalbertofrugoni1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hi Father Fish, thank you very much for all your advices, everything you say makes sense, just copy what nature has always been doing. That's amazing! 😊😊😊
    I've started a new dirted tank just a few month ago (just following your deep substrate system adding leaf and mulm collected from the wild) and hitherto I'm delighted with the results. Finger crossed for what the future holds! 🤞🐟🐟🐟

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Proud of you Adalberto. Your trust in the wonder of nature will provide you with an every changing aquarium filled with wonder.

  • @wesandlanie
    @wesandlanie ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I followed your directions and tank is clean and fresh and and my 5 fish love it. Another tank I added sand I got from the beach on a vacation. It’s loving it in that tank as well

  • @ryanoakes4629
    @ryanoakes4629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man’s right..just did it ..grabbed natural sand and sediments from a clean river out side my door in northern Ontario…

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Works like a charm

  • @johnshane3457
    @johnshane3457 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have first thought everything was relayed on the filtration. Throught experience and by your knowledge I have learned the filter helps with moving the water around. I do not now use any top on my tanks I angle my input up towards the top so it helps brake the water line which in turn helps with the carbon dioxide and oxygen Exchange. I have always added some aeration to the tank to help as well with oxygen in the water.
    The real filtration here is what you use as your substrate if you have a great foundation for your substrate and you provide the right Aquascape both of these will be able to provide all your bacteria that you need to help break everything down. At this point in my tank I could substitute my filtration system for one or two small power heads. Angle them a little up towards the surface just so they're breaking the surface line and my tank will be able to be self-sufficient. I currently have 30 gallon tank fresh a 75 gallon fresh and 125g saltwater. I rarely with my freshwater tanks at this point even do water changes. Because I don't have any Lids on my tanks my evaporation rate is anywhere between 1/8-1/2 gal per day if you add this all up you're looking at it being just about sometimes two to three gallons a week that I'm using to top my tank off. So I will come back maybe once a month and do a 10% water change. Ever since I have taken a step back and let my tank do what it needs to do just like you would in nature or my guppies is starting to have babies my mollies are having babies. All I get to do now is sit back and enjoy my fish. Thank you father fish.
    For my substrate I use crushed coral layer dirt and sand on top with smaller pebbles
    I run a fluval 110 on my 30g
    Fluval fx4 on my 75
    Fluval fx6 on my 125g (salt)

  • @shannonyates6281
    @shannonyates6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I found this channel through the comments on aquarium co-op and I'm so happy I did! Thank you, sir, for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I will always be fascinated with Nature's perfect and complex design.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome aboard! Thank you Shannon.

    • @raisinggoldfishonabudget7058
      @raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@FatherFish I just found your channel & being
      I'm a visionary person, I get what your saying
      if you follow nature you will learn God's gifts.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 You understand the key to the channel.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 Join us on Discord. A wonderful fishy community. discord.gg/Tc84Xf5P

  • @davidlawrence3560
    @davidlawrence3560 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man is a genius! 🐟

  • @Fallgirl-r8v
    @Fallgirl-r8v ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Enjoyed your youtube channel. Your insight opens a new light and perspective. You by far have become one of my favorite fish keeps. Thank you Sir for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Take care of yourself and God bless you and yours.

  • @anju-andrukat
    @anju-andrukat ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a devoted aquarium lover, I can say the only time I've ever been more delighted in enlightenment was when I understood the Gospel !...LOVED this video !
    Thank you !

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The workings of Creation demonstrate the love of the Creator!

    • @anju-andrukat
      @anju-andrukat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FatherFish
      "....so that men are without excuse."

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anju-andrukat Amen brother

    • @anju-andrukat
      @anju-andrukat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatherFish
      Amen.

  • @lisadouglas2963
    @lisadouglas2963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are awesome! Father Fish. I’ve just put together a pond and now you have inspired me to get an aquarium. I love watching your videos. ❤❤❤❤

  • @frankpesci
    @frankpesci ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I found your videos about 4 days ago and I think you are amazing I watch a lot of fish videos but I've learned more watching your videos then any of the other videos I watch I'm going to be get stuff from you and change up my tank I have a 5 gallon tank it was a gift thank you for your videos keep up the great work that you do.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @adamcenteno6155
      @adamcenteno6155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also agree. The other channel just give publicity to the enterprises that sell all kinds of unnecessary products.

  • @rick6582CNCMedicalParts
    @rick6582CNCMedicalParts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    90 gal - 26 Tiger Barb tank & pelco I use 2 HOB filters & air stone pump & wave maker to move water & i change water 20% from gravel every 2 weeks & Prime water conditioner & small amount of tank salt .have not lost fish in a yr ..good info

  • @thebrownfanchannel8277
    @thebrownfanchannel8277 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    QUESTION: I made my tank up with the mud and sand. Initially I had not added enough sand and the water was dirty the day after I carefully added it. I did many 20% water changes and eventually added more sand to block out any mud from leaking in. I have the tank up and running, plenty of plants and added a few fish. It looks beautiful, but for some reason I can't seem to get the water to go crystal clear. Now, I think I may need to give it a little more time to clear on its own, but want to make sure there isn't anything I'm missing. Any feedback is much appreciated. Thank you in advance, and keep up the incredible videos! I love your channel and your fish-wisdom.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      sometimes it takes a week or so to clear. A fine pore sponge filter helps.

    • @thebrownfanchannel8277
      @thebrownfanchannel8277 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@FatherFish thank you for taking the time to respond. Will do! Keep you posted my friend!

  • @RamKumar-ej3sy
    @RamKumar-ej3sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes , Father fish is right indeed.....I have set up my dirted tank 6 months ago and added leaf mulm from nearest pond a month ago..
    Really my tank is thriving well, with happy fishes in it...as if they are living in their natural habitat. I feed very little amount of food , 2-3 days a week.
    Father fish, my question is , how often or what is the frequency of adding leaf mulm in our fish tanks. I added a month ago, the leaf litter had subsided and formed a layer above sand. Next time when should I add leaf litters?
    Thanks in advance.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The litter should be feeding an active culture of micro organisms. Adding new leaves once a month is probably not too much.

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a pond and a tropical aquarium. Im a bit weary about moving things between them because of the risk of bringing in foreign diseases.

  • @D.Uwins-music
    @D.Uwins-music 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a fair bit of African wood in with my cichlids. The wood yellowed the water quite a bit, but didn't seem to affect the fish. I use a Fluval C3 in my 30 gallon. I replaced the carbon filter media in it with Seachem Purigen. Within 6 hours the water was beautifully clear....tannins gone and toxin free. Purigen is awesome for removing organic waste (ammonia, etc) and stripping tannins. Plus, you can recharge it up to ten times. It may seem expensive but considering you can reuse it ten times.....it's very affordable!

  • @kinglyzard
    @kinglyzard ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10:35
    Can I use Catappa leaves in my tank and wait for the food web to form?
    The idea of using leaves from my outdoor pond makes me cringe a bit.
    The water in that pond has no filtration and is stagnant and quite stinky.
    My tanks all contain driftwood and are over 5 yrs old. Do I already have a food web?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A mix of leave species will be more beneficial. You have a food web limited by the microscopic life that has been able to find its way into your tank. If you can locate a clean running creek with some leaf mulch in it you will be able to bring a fully diverse food web into your tank. You could create a resurrection jar with some material from your pond.

  • @carolmonster5736
    @carolmonster5736 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would like to say thank you for all the information you give. Just about to start a new tank and trying to manage a natural system according to your help.
    Best regards from Germany

  • @kelcritcarroll
    @kelcritcarroll ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Binge watching all your videos!

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This one was an amazing video Father Fish congratulations on the 1K ❤️ so well deserved!! Thank you for all you do and teach 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Mary.

  • @aquariumiseasy9981
    @aquariumiseasy9981 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You have shown me a different perspective on aquarism. Thanks for the useful information. Later, I will try to create an aquarium according to your method. Like.

  • @DirtySinusoid
    @DirtySinusoid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You help confirm my intuition a bit more. Do as the earth do.
    For my pond i am pumping to a planter bowl, half rocks to hold the hose and the other half silty sand and trailing pond plants, tubifex worms and to my surprise a few baby water snails. This flows over the plant side onto some rock in the next tub then through the fine grain sand in the next half of that tub which has an air stone buried under it, to promote oxygenation not only of the water but of heavy minerals out of the water, before waterfalling into a rocky corner of the pond, where my second air stone is. And there are plants in every section, though the pond has the most by far of plants sand and soil

  • @hillbillybackwoods
    @hillbillybackwoods หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This dude is no shit, hard core. Just like my mom. He is 100% spot on.

  • @lots33ml
    @lots33ml ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Everything you said is so true. Really enjoyed it, Father Fish. Take care, and god bless you.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed it Michael. God bless you.

  • @Azfishkeeping
    @Azfishkeeping ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For my marine tanks I use only aragonite sand. It's fantastic. I swear by the stuff. For my freshwater tanks, because they are planted, I tend to do mixed media. Sand and some substrate (like Eco-Planted). I typically do a layer of sand, then the planted substrate, and a layer of sand on top of that. That way I can have the sand down low to create an anoxic zone. What are your thoughts on layering substrate in this way? Do you think it would be better to have all the sand on top or all the and on bottom?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I like aragonite in salt. Sand below and above dirt does not accomplish anything just like plenums do not accomplish anythiing.

    • @NotSure876
      @NotSure876 ปีที่แล้ว

      Argonite is great in salt and high ph fresh tanks like rift setups or rainbow fish

    • @NotSure876
      @NotSure876 ปีที่แล้ว

      What part of AZ are you? I just left AZ after 17 years

    • @kinglyzard
      @kinglyzard ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aragonite works well for a while in brackish setups as well.
      I had at least six months without detectable NH3 and nitrites right off the bat, with barely detectable nitrates.

  • @markthompson4859
    @markthompson4859 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I truly respect your knowledge and wisdom

  • @jase123111
    @jase123111 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I find this method much more interesting because of all the variety of little creatures that live in the tank. Its fascinating to see new animals appear like magic out of nowhere. 😅

  • @computerguy7213
    @computerguy7213 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have tried that, it's nice. what i do now is i leave a 1/2 inch trench on the sides and front that i fill in with the top layer sand so there is no dirt out to the glass.

  • @UncalBertExcretes
    @UncalBertExcretes ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got to agree the best filter for biological purposes is the substrate if done correctly. I know for a fact I can rely on my substrate alone in the event of having to replace my entire filter and all its biological media. If you have a strong substrate then a filter is purely there to keep the water looking pretty and to help oxygenate the water if required for your fish.
    However a good substrate can support most fish with no filter providing you got plants and a really balanced eco system.

    • @michaelalepor9650
      @michaelalepor9650 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is a strong substrate? Is it something I can just purchase

  • @zonnig46
    @zonnig46 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FatherFish, I have a question I wanted to ask you for a long time. This video suits this question. What is the motor to move water through the sand filter ?
    Greets from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

  • @Kate-ni3we
    @Kate-ni3we 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, it’s my 5th tank and I did all what you said. It’s all natural with roots and stones picked up from the wood behind my house 😁 Used some filter media from different tank and placed fish after two weeks. They doing just fine , really happy fish. I have Black neon tetras and Apistogramma cacatuoides. I wish I coul lime pictures here ehhh
    🙏

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Post in the SHOAL and on Show and Tell on Wed nite live stream.

  • @BlatentlyFakeName
    @BlatentlyFakeName ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I went with soil when I built my tank, it has only sand for thr substrate. Some plants do grow in it though. I also have a lotus plant but it's growing in a pot with soil.

  • @frankcheverino9100
    @frankcheverino9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a question? If you have a sterile tank and fill it with water. That doesn't have any algae in it or zero life. How does algae start to grow just from sunlight? Where do they come from? How do you get something from nothing. Are they present from the start?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is never nothing. There are spore in the air and on the surface of everything that comes in contact with the water.

    • @frankcheverino9100
      @frankcheverino9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish are algae a spor producing plant? I understand bacteria even fungus. Algae is neither one of those. It's like a magical life form that just appears with sun light. So does algae become airborne? Like a virus.

    • @frankcheverino9100
      @frankcheverino9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatherFish thank you for responding to me. This is just fascinating to me. I have several tanks. From five gallon to several hundred. With very large fish to small common fish. I want to do a pool pond that's is 1000 gallons. I think the fish will destroy the substrate if I do it the way you describe. Do you think it is doable with large fish?

  • @glenmitchell9246
    @glenmitchell9246 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have gravel and use a gravel cleaner in my aquarium. I did have snails but the discs are em. I have plants and tetras as well as discus. They are doing fine and I add some leaves from time to time. I prefer you to kaveman aquatics to many chemicals. Bless you brother

  • @LiseBourassa-t3v
    @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Started adding sand today, 1/2" and already and plants and even if it has not setteld yet the aquarium looks so much better

    • @LiseBourassa-t3v
      @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว

      Why is there a Bio-Magnet Clarifier with m'y sand ?I dont intend to use it and let the water clear itself

    • @LiseBourassa-t3v
      @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว

      Second load of sand today , m'y aquarium looks so much better,
      seeing as the bottom is gravel and not substrate will my plants survive or will i have to replace them often?

    • @LiseBourassa-t3v
      @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว

      When should i add the " river water and gunk" once all the sand is in and setteld ?

    • @LiseBourassa-t3v
      @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว

      Please someone when do i add?

  • @hamiltonli900
    @hamiltonli900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for explaining it in a way that is easy to understand. The wave and sand thing clicked for me.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped!

  • @SherryAnderson-v9s
    @SherryAnderson-v9s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the idea of adding leaf litter from a natural system. I live in the Pacific northwest so my local sources for river or lake water leaves are from cold water. Will this be acceptable for a tropical temperature aquarium?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes. Micro organisms know no borders.

  • @sbodi4d
    @sbodi4d ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am setting up a new aquarium and I am going to use your method of soil and sand, but I have a Fluval 207 canister filter that I bought before finding your channel. I would like to use it in conjunction with your method. Can you recommend a filter media that I can use to enhance the method that you use? I have had aquariums as long as I can remember and I don't remember ever having big problems with any of them, but I have always tried to re-create nature in my aquariums.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      any media will do

  • @juanbarba9372
    @juanbarba9372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After putting in the outside matter can you keep your hanging filter going thank you
    Juan

  • @jesusfernandodrylander1201
    @jesusfernandodrylander1201 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Father-Fish!!
    First of all thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with us.
    I have a doubt... If your tank is to create a freshwater aquarium and you use that sand from the ocean... What about the salt? If we boil the sand, we're going to kill the micro-life... But we do not want salt for our fresh-water aquariums... 🤷🏻‍♂️ Do we?
    And what about calcareous level? We shouldn't put calcareous rocks inside our tropical tanks... and the sand from the ocean (or from the sea) is mostly composed by calcareous rocks' sand and shells' rest... Right?
    So... we could have a trouble (or more than only one problem).
    So... What would be the way? What would be the option and the process to use sand as our filters?
    Thanks in advance and all my admiration from Seville (Spain).
    All the best, Father-Fish!!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dry sand from high beach areas has little or no salt.

    • @jesusfernandodrylander1201
      @jesusfernandodrylander1201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot for your answer,@@FatherFish
      All the best from Seville!!🇪🇦

  • @ryanvu1612
    @ryanvu1612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you very much for all your advices😍

  • @JohnMcDaniel-u9n
    @JohnMcDaniel-u9n 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I would like to take on this challenge and try to set up a natural 10 gallon tank with dirt, sand and plants as described. However it's winter time here in ohio so most of the streams are frozen over. Would all the beneficial bacteria fungus still be available in the leaves coming out of the nearly frozen streams/lakes or should I wait for spring.

    • @cleverkittn
      @cleverkittn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Order those things from Father Fish’s store if you’re worried about that

  • @2869may
    @2869may ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in Kansas, surrounded by farmland so I'm worried about fertilizer run off in sand and leaves from natural sources... Will pool filter sand and leaves from my yard work as well...?
    And where would I collect some "clean" aquatic biodiversity...?
    I was thinking I could go way out in the country and find a nice little creek, but I still don't know if there's a farm upstream creating runoff into that creek....
    I'm a 40+ year fish keeper and really want to do this with all my tanks (except my saltwater).

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If there is life in the creek - fish and macrofauna - the runoff is not creating a problem. Typically it is beneficial. Only in extreme excess does it become a pollutant.
      Farmers are very aware of the cost of wasting fertilizers by using so much they create runoff. It is uncommon for an intelligent, money conscious farmer to allow this to happen. It hurts his pocket book.

    • @2869may
      @2869may ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish That makes sense...
      But there has been times we were told to not even touch the Arkansas river water...?
      I really wanna do this natural system in all my tanks...! I will probably go WAY out in the country and find a nice little spring feed creek... Thanks for your reply.

  • @ruslan_voyager
    @ruslan_voyager ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, is that mean, that for good filtering, sand and air stone is enough?

  • @andywebber8877
    @andywebber8877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Father Fish .I have loved watching all your videos . When i set up my next Aquarium , which will be a dirted Tank .Does ot matter that im tanking leaves etc from a stream that will a lot cooler than my tropical Aquarium water ?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope. It will be fine!

  • @FalconMe
    @FalconMe ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been told sand compacts too much and makes it difficult for plant roots to penetrate and can cause an anaerobic environment.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Those who make that claim have never used sand and don't get out much (into their local stream)

  • @sirtubemaster
    @sirtubemaster ปีที่แล้ว +4

    for me the BEST filtration is a well balanced one! I like to use many different filtration media stacked so that there is a lot of different media to hold lots of good bacteria....also key is lots of oxygen...if you have good dissolved 02 in your water you will get good bacteria production

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      With losts of plants no filtration is needed.

    • @sirtubemaster
      @sirtubemaster ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FatherFish the challenge for me is my Koi fish love to eat plants LOL. I actually created a separate settling pond not attached to main pond where I keep my floating pond plants at...that in itself keeps my water crystal clear in full sun

  • @saeedesau6738
    @saeedesau6738 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi father fish, I've just found your channel and I can't get enough, I'm from Canada and very new to this, when you kept saying sand i keep thinking of sand from the beach! can i use that to put in the tank? I have some gravel already and two plants because I want a natrual environment but i'm still wanting to learn Please let me know and it would be great if we can have a conversation sometime.

  • @MiFinkel-qb9os
    @MiFinkel-qb9os ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Sorry but I am not clear on what is humus? My impression is that is can be leaves/grass that were mulched and became compost? Thank you in advance.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dried vegetation

  • @matthewangier4413
    @matthewangier4413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wanting to start a 20g tank.
    I’m planning on using 1 inch of dirt from my backyard, and two inches of pool sand. Should I put the seeded lake leaves on top of the sand layer or underneath?

  • @bobcurrie1642
    @bobcurrie1642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just discovered this great channel and have been binge watching - Thank you! Father Fish (and viewers), have you ever experimented with ways to encourage flow downward through the sand? I have well-water, and I'm considering trying a constant drip-exchange with a peristaltic pump. Instead of a traditional overflow, what if I put some uptake tubes under a screen under the soil that then go up-and-out so that the exiting water would be taken from the very bottom? Would that increase the efficiency of the sand as a filter?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The water drawing through the sand is not good as it takes away the anaerobic processes.

    • @bobcurrie1642
      @bobcurrie1642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @FatherFish Makes sense, thanks!

  • @mitchstavely1
    @mitchstavely1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice. I'm going to setup a new 20 long with this process. Should i just go out and collect dirt or buy some top soil without fertilizer? I'm going to pull some sand from a natural spring in Florida with some debris from the water also. Thanks, again.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All natural is all good.

  • @suehaynie4876
    @suehaynie4876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Father Fish I bought a 60 gallon aquarium and I want to put gold and turquoise severums just a couple three or four silver dollars small cichlids Cory cats a planted tank I plan on getting some mud from the creek here in California and some leaves possibly some wood this will be the first time I've done I used to have a 90 gallon aquarium I had for severums they did quite well I had a pump I didn't do any of your ecosystem I find it fascinating I'm asking how many plants to plant in a 60 gallon aquarium this is going to be rather expensive I feel I would appreciate any input you could give me thank you love your Channel

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The silver dollars will eat all plants to the root. The rest are OK. Cut that pond mud with peat or coir.

  • @blaznmax8877
    @blaznmax8877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use alot alot alot of plants a small hang on backfilter with sponge on pickup with ceramic media differ corse sponges and also a small sponge filter powered by ziss air stone

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good. What is your substrate?

    • @blaznmax8877
      @blaznmax8877 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your not gna like it but it's 3 inches in front and about 4 to 5 inches of natural small river gravel .. started tank with little experience . But have cryps swords and other rare bulb plants thriving with a heavy fish load ... have a 20 long that iam going to do the father fish substrate method next

  • @nanigopalghosh3158
    @nanigopalghosh3158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir in dirted tank 1 inch soil and 2 inches sand cap is enough? 🙏

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes 👍Should be perfect.

  • @aquaticthumb5193
    @aquaticthumb5193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The best filter is Mother nature. Father Fish has a sandy bottom. lol

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      More specifically a dirted bottom covered in sand. lol

    • @natereinhold6180
      @natereinhold6180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's how most of my shop is set up, or more specifically sand/gravel blends (to change looks from tank to tank) over dirt. That along with all living decorations with the exception of the driftwood as a lot was dry. Greatly simplifies things and everyone complements on how good they look. Blows their minds when I tell them it's a lot less maintenance.

    • @NotSure876
      @NotSure876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@natereinhold6180 I think you’re over simplifying it. There’s a lot of variables such as stocking level and type of fish and also the local where the fish are from. That definitely wouldn’t work with my heavily stocked rift tank and other fish such as crenicichla that come from high current heavily oxygenated areas would probably not do well either. I think this method could work great for lake and low current species that don’t dig too much

    • @mikefrost1312
      @mikefrost1312 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@NotSure876 I've had that issue with Oscars.. I do DEEP sand but, the damn fish just dig down into it & toss the sand around nonstop lol. Had to change that tank around and just set it up to maintain with changes 😔 at least until I can figure out a better idea

    • @natereinhold6180
      @natereinhold6180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Prison Mike my rift lake tanks are definitely not set up that way. And you can dirt with digging fish, cover it with geotextile fabric, they will not dig through it. As for over simplifying, the biggest majority of fish come from soft, slightly acidic waters and do extremely well in dirted sand bottoms. There are a few outliers, like you stated, but that's over complicating things for the average aquarist. When people want to move into fish with specialized needs, that becomes a junction to educate on specific needs.

  • @bretzel30000
    @bretzel30000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its interesting when i grew up in the ninetees in the czech republic we just used plastic foam medium where in the middle was a perforated plastic pipe where compressed air sucked up the water through the foam and expelled it out on the top.
    additionally we used an bubble stome, and that was it.
    but today we don't use air bubble stones at all but instead inject co2 addtionally into it, and for filtering purposes we use a pump. But it seems to me, that you don't necessaraly need to inject co2 into the tank, as i don't see it in that video. thats interessting.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A deep substrate produces CO2 naturally.

  • @davidadams7697
    @davidadams7697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did everything you said FF, I have 1 inch of dirt on the bottom followed by 2 inches of sand, I planted 13 live plants and waited 2 weeks before I got an Algae eater and 2 small Oscars in the tank. I took a water sample to the store and they said my water was perfect. My fish and the plants look fine and the FIsh eat when I feed them and swim all over the tank. Im only concerned that the water is really GREEN. Is it because I leave the light on 12 hours a day ?? Im only doing it to GROW the plants, maybe drop it to 6 hours a day ?? Love your videos and trying to learn your ways - THANKS !!!!

    • @davidadams7697
      @davidadams7697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      edit - I have a Fluval 307 pump, a Power head, and an Air Bubble in the tank as well .... 75 gallon tank ...

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes 8 is fine

  • @dellsdiy
    @dellsdiy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mention the filter will help with ammonia, I’ve also seen where it’s recommended that floating plants are critical to take care of ammonia. Is the filter, and regular plants enough to beat the ammonia or are floating plants a must have?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All plants take up ammonia naturally.

  • @leodlaure
    @leodlaure 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish i had seen this months ago before setting up my cichlid tank. It sounds so sensible when Father fish puts it so simply. Now i wish i could do something similar but am so hesitant to upset the tank, which just has coral sand and rocks without substrate and plants. I also avoided plants because the videos and articles out there say cichlids eat them. Father Fish or anyone here can chip in to adviceon what i can do at where I am? Thank you !!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      make the sand 3" deep and begin adding hardy plants. Build a food web. Make it happen.

    • @leodlaure
      @leodlaure 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @FatherFish Thank you Father Fish! I will just add sand and plants as adviced and get your ebook as well.. Have a blessed Year ahead and beyond! 🙏🏿

  • @janetholley1004
    @janetholley1004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm at 0:24, you asked "What is the very best filter for your aquarium?" I would think plants rooted only in mud & sand, decayed leaves & twigs. Fish play a part in the natural filtration system too.

  • @JoeyPierce
    @JoeyPierce 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just have one question, unlike other plants...dwarf grass, does it need to go in before filling up with water in order to spread as I've always been told?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are referring to dry growing of carpeting plants. That is a completely different process anbd worth doing. Look it up on YT I do not have vids about it.

    • @JoeyPierce
      @JoeyPierce 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FatherFish thank you. I've just started it and set up an aquarium with your advice. I haven't been so excited about aquariums since I was a kid. You've got me back into the hobby. 😀

  • @arielrglaze
    @arielrglaze ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wont the fish starve? When do I start feeding them?

  • @patriciasosa384
    @patriciasosa384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What sand and what soil would be good there are so many brands. I don’t live near natural sand

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว

      We discuss this at length here: discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

  • @LiseBourassa-t3v
    @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put in m'y sand over gravel , when should i add the water and mud i collected?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      too late. Add some wet leaves.

    • @wick123
      @wick123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish when should i have put it in ?
      When you say wet leaves dead or alive, put in some plants already

    • @LiseBourassa-t3v
      @LiseBourassa-t3v ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish can i just add the water from outside that i collected, i put in 2 inches of sand and some plants , like mentioned in your video "Simple Practices that will keep your aquarium clean "
      I understand for the mud but is the collected water from outside ok?

  • @michel999_ARG
    @michel999_ARG 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. In my country (Argentina) the sand is extracted from the river "Río de la Plata". It is very fine, with small grains (almost impalpable). It compacts like clay. What is the sand like in your country?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sand does not compact

  • @razdjourneys4010
    @razdjourneys4010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had put some sand from aquarium shop which i think is a crushed stone maybe , does that do the job the same as beach sand

  • @benitouchiha
    @benitouchiha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about a wave maker? Just to have flow?
    So gravel is a no no? Just want to be sure so I do it right. Also I’m getting some fish I never had before it’s a galaxy rasbora and these alge eater catfish they call oto something like that.would a sponge filter be ok for them in a walstad tank or no?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All good. Otocinclus, nice little algae eater.

  • @whitewolf5886
    @whitewolf5886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it feasible to use pumice stone mixed into the soil substrate, and then seal it with sand?
    buy a bag of it (pumice) because I understand they can lead to the growth of beneficial bacteria on their porous surface.
    ~ in case of not using it mixed in the soil substrate, could I use it in another way?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes. Absolutely.

    • @whitewolf5886
      @whitewolf5886 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish Thank you i will do that then ☺️💜

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very true great information thanks for sharing

  • @christianearp2384
    @christianearp2384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I followed your advice and have a layer of dirt with everything you put in your soil and then sand over top about 3 inches. My question is do I need a filter at all like a canister filter or will the air stone with the leaf mulm do enough?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like sponge filters/

    • @tomw5733
      @tomw5733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FatherFish how often would you suggest cleaning the sponge filter? And great channel by the way. Game changer!

  • @jacklawer6389
    @jacklawer6389 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where do i get the sand and soil to do this?
    Fish store?
    Thanks for the video's, learning so much.....

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I sell the soil and supplement. Buy the sand from a pool store or collect it from the beach or desert.

  • @elfpuncher
    @elfpuncher ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait, so if I have your prescribed substrate and plants, I can add just an air stone and don't need a sponge filter or powerhead or hang on type filter?

  • @freefunlovin1
    @freefunlovin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Father Fish, I have just purchased a 6ft tank and wish to put a few 5in rainbow trout or Red fin (Australia here) or other natives. Have gravel already and was about to purchase an FX6 fluval canister filter (925GPH, 6 stage filtration, basket in basket media design) until I came across your videos. I’m now keen on adopting your method but wondering if I still need the canister filter or will it be detrimental to the system or a waste of money. Thankyou, look forward to learning more.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2 sponges is all you need.

    • @freefunlovin1
      @freefunlovin1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@FatherFish Thankyou. I assume you mean two sponge filters?

  • @lizaquiring7175
    @lizaquiring7175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I set up my 55 gallon discus tank with dirt and pool filter sand. Both of which were very wet. But now I am getting huge air bubbles emerging from the substrate that stink to high heaven.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It will stop. The bubbles are not a problem.

    • @lizaquiring7175
      @lizaquiring7175 ปีที่แล้ว

      @FatherFish thank you, I was concerned because I heard that if you don't agitate sand frequently it forms toxic air bubbles. But it's only been 3 weeks.

  • @jameshanks8608
    @jameshanks8608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how often should we change the pump filter??

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When it stops working

  • @PlanTingS33DS
    @PlanTingS33DS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Father fish I was reading an article on the walstead method and it said this "Also, a powerful flow rate, airstone, or powerhead will strip carbon dioxide from the water, which the plants need for growth. Although good surface agitation helps to oxygenate the water, which is good news for your fish, the plants that are crucial to the Walstad system need CO2" so is that saying we can have a flow rate or airstone but it cant be too powerful? also the plants we use for the walstead method dont need c02 i thought? thanks in advance.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. That is correct.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    [thank, you father fish for you're video. I, been using a commerical swimming pool filter system it is over kill but it works great but now it pulls on the electric bill]👍

  • @motorolatvomm5793
    @motorolatvomm5793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we create food web in an Sump filtration system?

    • @SnarkyRC
      @SnarkyRC ปีที่แล้ว

      A refugium is a better choice.

  • @ArkticDark
    @ArkticDark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 120 gallon and it just has like 3 inches of crushed coral. It has beem that way for 3 years and i never vacuum or clean or water change, I just add new water is all and feed the 20 or so fish every 2 days. Could I empty the tank of fish and water, scoop all the crushed out, put an inch of soil and river muck, then add the crushed coral back in instead of sand??? And then add plants??? Would crushed coral be ok instead of sand? Its 3 years old and full of whatever is down there, which i suspect will go into the soil. And then add plants and then add the fish back in.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You probably van plant as the tank sits. There is substantial waste developed into soil in the substrate. Give it a try before you change things around.

  • @viniciusMR8
    @viniciusMR8 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re part of my family already, father! Regards from Brazil 🐠

  • @aidavandyk840
    @aidavandyk840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After watching couple of you videos about dirted tank..I want to give it a go. What type of sand should I buy, is it fine or grainy? Is it ok to buy a builders sand like the one they used for paving or any sands would be ok from the hardware shop? Sorry for asking too many questions. I am a beginner & done already too many mistakes & this time I would like to do it right. Thank you Father Fish

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Join us on DISCORD, Aida. You will get lots of help and encouragement. Yes, builder's sand is good.
      discord.gg/YVzpEsdN

    • @aidavandyk840
      @aidavandyk840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatherFish Thank you Father Fish. I did!! Amazing & full of stuff of knowledge in there by just reading all the conversations. Thank you soo much🙏❤️

    • @gk9417
      @gk9417 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you use play sand 🙏✌️👍🇨🇦

    • @aidavandyk840
      @aidavandyk840 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gk9417 I got a sand from my local fish store & I did rinse it out couple of times. So not sure with play sand. One year on..my tank is thriving & so my fish☺

    • @popjax2465
      @popjax2465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello father fish…I bought a 20 gallon kit everything included, can I use the power filter it cam with or buy a sponge filter? I am setting it up with dirt and sand per your directions! Thank you God bless you and your family 🙏🙏

  • @Caramel23920
    @Caramel23920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi thank you for the great video. I would like to improve on my existing tank- I already have soil and plants and a few fish/shrimps. How do I add sand at this point? Must I empty the water?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well rinsed, or clean, sand can be poured directly int othe water. Add 1/2" at a time every few days until 2" min has been reached.

    • @Caramel23920
      @Caramel23920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish thank you!

    • @joeskordinski5880
      @joeskordinski5880 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a question. What is best sand to use for African chiclids?

    • @Caramel23920
      @Caramel23920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FatherFish I did as you advised. My tank looks crystal clear after the sand, better than before. I also added mud under the soil base at some parts of the tank. Thank you so much, I’m learning a lot from you ! Keep the videos coming 😃

    • @jessicamitchell2117
      @jessicamitchell2117 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @FatherFish I have about 3 inches of sand with about a half inch of gravel on top in a fully planted tank with fish.
      Is it a necessity to put the dirt under? And how should I go about that? Do I restart my tank?

  • @XplosionNo1
    @XplosionNo1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If anyone is looking at diy filters keep in mind... Siporax is not the same as siporex.. one is inert and building material will make your water hard and high in PH ... They even look the same :D