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- Your #NATURALAQUARIUM cannot #cycle until fish are in it. Put a few small fish in your tank as soon as it is set up. BUT only feed the fish with VERY tiny amounts. #FATHERFISH explains how to #cycle your tank right away.
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I have been so freaked out about cycling my new tanks because I’ve heard how it takes a long time to cycle a tank. I’m so thankful I found this site. What a difference you’ve made ! Thank you !
I love how different your insights are to a lot of other channels , you take the fear out of fish keeping Cheers
LOL. That is a profound insight into the FF method, fear free. I love it. Thank you Bobby.
I totally agree.
I've returned to the hobby after a
thirty year absence.
Some of the advice of some of the
channels, is ridiculous!
'Don't do this, don't do that.'
Trying to suggest items to buy for your aquarium that you don't actually need etc,etc.
@Father Fish hey . Thanks for all your help. I noticed you have a turtle in your tank. Any chance you could so a set up for one? I've a mississippi map turtle and I'd love your input. Thanks from Wales
Definitely interesting.
He is right. I learned hard way couple years ago.
Thank you! It’s refreshing to have a blunt sharing of your experience and perspective.
I remember when I was still a kid,
I used to catch small fishes like clownfish and others on the shore and keep them in a fish tank.
Since I was little I didn't even know about those nitrate/amonia stuff plus It has no filter/aerator, but my fish survives for many months just by changing water from time to time.
The only reason they died was because my little brother feed them a whole lot of bread when I was in school. Since then, I did not try to keep any fish again until now.
I have nearly 70 years of fish keeping. Entire rooms filled with fish to breed and sell. Over all those years I have never intentionally cycled any freshwater tank. The main issue with fish is ph. As long as it's in the proper range for the variety and you have good filtration on the tank the fish should be fine. If there appears to be an ammonia issue a good partial water change will often take care of it. If you have other tanks or a friend does and you want to make it easy then put a new sponge filter in the old tank and run it for a week or so and then transfer it to the new tank. Even some gravel from an old tank is enough to seed the new tank. That said most fish if properly cared for will cycle a new tank without issues or work on your part.
Papa fish, i just wanted to say, you have completely relaxed my stress over my first tank, ive been wanting to do my first tank right and youve made all the complexities of doing so feel so simple. Thank you so much
Finally someone else on the same page when it comes to feeding, this video has been very reassuring even with being in the hobby for over 10 years other fish keepers will try to make to feel bad if you don't follow the norm. Everyone please listen to father fish, he's got it right. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Neon
great advice! just remember that this approach only works on a heavily planted, dirted tank with an inch of dirt and 2 inches of sand. any other set-ups, require cycling of your filter, and water changes to keep nitrates down.
Ciao father Fish sei proprio un gran personaggio. Io sono un principiante e mi sto innamorando degli acquari grazie ai tuoi video. Non so se sarò in grado di realizzarne uno. Ci proverò. Comunque grazie per la tua simpatia e per la tua sensibilità
It's so true, my fish play me like a fiddle, especially my bettas 🥲 I'm going to start putting my foot down!!
You men your fin? lol Good plan!
Sir, you are simply incredible. You make the whole process seem so easy and simple. My heartfelt regards.
Thank you! Cheers! It really should be simple and perfect.
I put dead leaves in my tank (Indian Almond) less than a week ago and I'm noticing a lot of difference. PH is stabilizing, snails and shrimp are happy chowing down as they disentigrate.
Honestly your one of the only fish keepers iv watched that I can instantly tell has actually kept fish successfully !!! All the things you say are spot on!! Real experienced fish keepers know !’ 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 even down to the keep ur fish hungry your spot on!!
❤
Finally, someone is talking about fish easily, thank you!
One of the best channels on TH-cam everyone that keeps fish need to find your channel father fish 🐠
Wow, thanks Stuart. Like, sub, alert, and SHARE!
thank u sm, i looked at many videos and i was so scared that the nitrate level would be to high but this makes me feel a bit better, i put bacteria in mine from my other tanks in it to help , thank u for the info :)
This is honestly the best information I’ve found. Out of all the threads I’ve read, and groups I’ve followed.. this is it. Thank you so much!
No matter how much experience and knowledge a person has you can always learn more. I can listen to you talk about fish all day. Peace and blessings love the channel
Thank you Hester.
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊❤
God bless!
Every time I watch a Father Fish video, I learn something new! :)
That is a real challenge for me to keep it new and fresh. Thanks Laura.
That's really great news!
Guy is awesome to watch everything he says makes sense is a proper professional at keeping an aquarium now listen more to this guy than any other when it comes to keeping aquarium fish I actually enjoy keeping them more and it's a lot less stressful
Liked and subscribed! ❤
I feel you are bringing more than fish to individuals. You are bringing life to the planet, one fish owner at a time. From a biblical standpoint Father Fish is giving the caretaker role back to the human being and taking it away from the commercial ventures who are only out to get one more dollar for one more piece of earth destroyed.
Really needed to see this! Thank you, Father Fish! I appreciate you calming my anxiety about keeping my Rose Petal Tail male Betta fish Atlas. Happy fish keeping! 🐠😊✨️💚
Father Fish, I have a Father Fish tank set up some 2 years ago and I do not feed them at all and all my fish are healthy and happy
You Go Vipin. A food web provides the same food our fish eat in the wild.This kind of system is VERY achievable.
Bless you Father Fish! You have taught me so much in such a short space of time. I have shared your links with all my fish keeping friends.
You do a great work, thank you because you dedicate you time for helping other people who love this hobby
Appreciate your kindness Super ADI.
Watch his videos at 2x speed, it is a game changer ✌️🥰 love your videos father fish!
I prefer 1.25
@@FatherFish 2x works great tho lol
Father Fish You are soooo helpful! Thank you!!!
45 years ago I had a 29 gallon tank with a bunch of guppies and a bunch of plants and snails that was a couple years old and I sometimes wouldn't feed for a long time. I never did a water change on that tank. It just balanced out like one of those sealed jar biospheres.
Thank you father fish!
Thank you !
we are so happy for your fishy teaching father fish
I love this guy,hes so informative
Love your channel. Even when it’s info I already know I just enjoy listening to you talk about fish. You can truly see your passion and love of fish coming out of you.
You are amazing, Santa.
Well said, just subscribed. Many thanks
I have never heard such fantastic advice. You make it so clear and achievable!! Thank you! I’m so glad I found your channel!!
Happy Father Fish👍🏽
Sweet! Looks like I'll be getting my betta this weekend to get my tank cycling!
Your videos are veryyyyy encouraging, ty...
New sub!!!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!
Thank you again!
Excellent information like always thank You 😊
Thank you very much papa fish !
Love all your content. I have had my tanks for many years. And your information helps me with my hobby!❤
I love how your insight is wiser then most 😊
Awesome pops. 👌
Great video Father Fish, very educational. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber!
Thank you for sharing this information... ❤
This is very valuable knowledge
Love your videos father fish !
Subbed! Sure wish I'd have seen this BEFORE I set up my tank.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Father Fish. 🐠
My pleasure Jason
Thank you for this insight Father Fish! I always think about acclimating the fish to the tank, but it’s good to realize that the tank also needs to be acclimated to the fish!
From Brazil!!! Than you!!!
I salute your knowledge of fish keeping father fish
a few months ago i experimented with bottled ammonia and the tank got "cycled" in 7 days. I was really happy with the test readings and the ammonia was processed really quick and the water looked great.
I put in some guppies. 4 out of 5 died within a week with no ammonia spikes.
I am happy i tried it and it gave me a great insight into what is going on with ammonia, bio load but from now on I'm going back to the natural way: dirt, sand, dead leaves plants plants plants and fish from the get go. There is no other way.
agreed!
cheers!
Good job father fish
Sir, you are amazing.
Such useful information. Thank you father fish 🐠🐟
Nice
1st video, almost 2 year new fish keeper. gonna learn more from this wise old man
My husband calls you “Tank Daddy” 😂
I love this man, so humble❤️
Only in mixed company.
Love you father fish, i am in this hobby for the last 3 years
Good stuff!
Thankyou
Just found your channel, and I’m so glad I did. I bought and set up my fish tank today. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
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For great fish chat.
Thanks for making this clear
Happy to help randomtea.
I love your content! And your advice is top notch! I've tried 2 things so far paying attention to your content and my tanks are flourishing ❤❤❤😊
You remind of my grandpa.. kind in his advices… thanks a lot… I have set up a new tank all from your guidance.
You're a legend! Debunking everything I've been taugh! ❤😂🎉
Love ya Father Fish! Every fish keeper has something to learn from you. I myself appreciate you and have learned so much from you. Thank you and Happy Holidays 🙏❤️
So nice of you Kevin. You make it a joy. Merry Christmas.
You make sense ❤subscribed and liked!
Best fishkeeping guide. Thank you father.
Very welcome
I love this guy!
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it PK!
Always giving great advice.
Merry Christmas Father Fish.
👍💖👍
Merry Christmas ShelbyRae. Happy to hear from you. I trust you are well.
@@FatherFish Just busy with life...new grand baby, son's upcoming wedding, house fix ups that can't wait, just life things. Trying to catch up with my TH-cam people.
You look happy and healthy. I trust the move was good for you?
@@shesellsfish It has given me a quiet stability. Working with friends on the YT channel. Keeps me focused. Thank you for your interest.
Thank ya Father Fish 😊
Any time!
I like your advice and you’re style sir.
I appreciate that!
Love your channel father fish I’m just new to aquariums and I’m learning loads from you thank you
Thank you Drone. Happy to help.
Thank you, Father Fish, for addressing feeding these wonderful fish properly.🧡So very helpful! God bless you.
I work with little kids. You are SO correct about encouraging the fish keeper to be in charge...and not the fish. :)
This was a great vid thank you father fish very knowledgeable
Glad you enjoyed it Kodestar.
Merci ! Father Fish! We love you ❤🐠❤
I so totally agree and have always done this. Glad to see others do this too. I’ve never had a problem with my tanks. Thanks
That is awesome Elizabeth! Those who are in touch with nature understand what it means to have a natural aquarium. It is not simply appearance. It is the biology.
So excited for this video!!! Thanks for using the footage of my tanks! Don't forget to mention the discord next time ;)
Sure thing! Posted the link 5 times in the chat so far. lol
I have been keeping aquariums since I was seven or eight years old, which was about sixty years ago. I was made aware of how we should cycle our tanks, and measure ammonia, nitrate, and nitrate. I must agree with what you are saying about adding fish, and slowly increasing the bioload. I'm sure there are people who take bits and pieces of information that you give, but have not had a concept of the big picture.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Yws. Some pick up a step or two and think they understand. When they fail I get their loud complaints. It is easy to see they have not tried the system, just a step or two.
I pray for you now cause I want grateness for you. You have helped me so much in my walk with freshwater I love your back in the day thinking to a tank. Stunning tanks too. Love ya. -S-
I really enjoyed today's sermon, Father Fish. Preach it brotha!!!
I read "A Fish Out of Water" as a kid, where the fish doctor said to only feed 'just a spot', and when the kid overfed his fish it grew to monstrous proportions, and the problem got way out of hand, and I am afraid our protagonist was in quite over his head, before he learned not to overfeed his pet fish.
It is actually very challenging not to overfeed. I like to look at the food floating at the surface from below to give me an idea of how much I put in there, but even still it is hard not to overfeed.
Hey father fish, after watching a handful of your videos I'm convinced, I'm about to set up my first father fish method tank! Been keeping shrimp and betta for a few years with heavily planted active substrate tanks after being scared of a totally natural tank.. Thanks for the courage to give this new tank adventure a go :) ❤
That is awesome Holly! Keep in touch: discord.gg/XptvbtMuRy
I like Father Fish. Subscribed.
I'm so very happy
You’re delightful! 😄
I dare say you are!
Fabulous video on a very important topic! Thank you for sharing all this great information! I hope you had a Merry Christmas! 😁
Thank you Mermaidschorus. Blessings are yours in the new year.
Thank you for your knowledge and words of wisdom. I have learned so much in the past few years after finding your channel. I now enjoy my tanks instead of working full time on them with out enjoying them. Wisdom I am truly grateful for 🤗
You are so welcome Howard. IT has been a delight getting to know you.
I just found you today Father Fish and I wish I found you when I started this, also not sure how many of your videos I have watched now. You are incredible and thank you for your wisdom! Subscribed, hit the bell and waiting for more videos! I wish there was one of you starting a new tank from start to finish for me to copy!
Thanks and welcome. Here is one: th-cam.com/video/1rU0JDDtLBQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you father fish
Thank you Benjamin