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I stand with John. I understood the video from the outset. You were very clear with your message. The ultimate rule still stands, do your own research. Every tank and setup is different!
That was actually the video that made me subscribe to his channel, right after I watched a bunch of FF videos 😂.
I understood him and appreciated his take on "dumb does as dumb is"
Father fish actually said a well cycled tank, a well seasoned tank, and a heavily planted tank with a proper substrate can support itself. Our water parameters are not the same as his, even if you live next door to him. It also depends what kind of fish you have and how many fish you have and tank size, what you feed your fish and how you feed them etc. Also, he said there are times that you will have to do water changes. In my opinion, his videos are geared to a little more experienced fishkeepers who can understand everything he is saying. Love you John and Lisa.
He's one of those guys that has experience he can't really communicate so he makes broad statements that don't mean what he thinks they do
YEEESSSSS! If you spend 20-30 hours watching his videos you could do it his way correctly the first time. There are a TON of failed father fish and waisted method tanks. It's defiantly an advanced method lol
Father fish is an highly experienced fish keeper and his videos are for highly experienced fish keepers but they pulled many noobs that missinterpreted him
I'm new to this hobby and father fish came in my recommendations. All I could hear was don't water change, don't wait to add fish in tank. At that moment I knew he was for experienced hobbyists. 😆 Good thing I did'nt act upon it. If I did'nt know this guy's channel existed I would have been doomed💀💀💀
@@glitteryapple6819 ive never waited to add fish. never had an issue and cant cycle without them. just dont want to add alot
Watched it twice more John..no..nope..not..never did you say anything to what the savage gang is whining about. You were crystal clear and trying to be helpful to your viewers.Chin up John, I appreciate you and Lisa..your my favs! Have a great weekend.
I will be ordering from KGtropicals in order to support the information and entertainment that you and Lisa provide. Same as I do with the Aquarium Co-op, and other channels I enjoy. I’m not one to pay for subscriptions on patreon etc… but I will support with my purchases if I want/need what is being sold. Keep it up, a lot of weirdos in the world.
Do you know something, you can see the hurt in your eyes and how much it is upsetting you having to even respond to this. I for one am and will continue to appreciate every little bit of help I can get from you and Lisa as I start in this wonderful hobby. Please just carry on being you and help us to enjoy and love our beautiful fish. Sending both you and Lisa love ❤️
I think many hobbyists misunderstood the concept behind no water change that's why having videos that clarify things is very important to avoid fatal mistakes. It's not about going against what someone says rather understanding things based on the right context.
that was his point in last video of people not understanding and only focusing on the title.
I’m with you on this one John. I thought the video was very well done and there was nothing lost in translation. Even as a fish mom who has fully planted tanks, I’m too paranoid not to do water changes. It’s cool that some don’t have to do them but it’s true it’s not for everyone. Plain and simple, that’s all it is. People not listening to each other causes so many problems nowadays. No one listens anymore it seems.
I listen to my test strips. If they say change water I do. If the test says things are fine, why waste precious time and water? The compulsive water schedule doesn't work with houseplants either. You need to stick your finger in the dirt, or some other test with them, too.
This is what i plan to do, i set my first tank yesterday but i've had plants for years and now i rarely lose one, you need to listen to the signals the plant (or fish lol) gives you! If you water you plant every saturday in the summer might be okay, if you do the same every winter it's gonna rot so fast, i feel like people are always looking for rules instead of advice
I love father fish. I also love your channel. I havnt seen anything that would spark this "war". I learn from both of you. Keep on keeping on. ❤
I haven't seen any kind of war. Just TH-cam titles have to be clickbaity and commenters don't have an attention span so they think there's some kind of drama. Like John said there's no villain.
I watch both. There’s nothing controversial. Two different methods. Everyone has various opinions on fish keeping. The static online is childish
@@sofiajurich4638 thank you!
I've been trying to figure out what the issue was, as I never perceived a controversy. Thanks for confirming that I am not crazy!
Shocking ,that you can learn different things from different people and merge the two ideas.
I have issues with father fish and some of the statements he makes. I promote the natural style aquarium but a few specific things I did in my aquarium from father fish’s recommendation have caused issues in my tank.
It seems that in these times, it doesn't matter how carefully you choose your words, how eloquently and respectfully you articulate your position, there will always be people who are itching to take offense, keyboard warriors so ready to accuse and vilify. Even in the fish keeping community. Pretty sad, if you ask me.
There are as many styles of fish keeping as there are fish keepers! To be fair the title of the video is "Stop Changing Your Water!" A better title might have been " Water Changes: How Much, How Often." I completely agree with your opinion on natural tanks. I specialize in VERY overstocked nano tanks. I do this by using a lot of plants, especially floating plants, and by making sure I have as much bio media as I can cram into the filter system. However, because they are over stocked I also do 20% weekly water changes. This is a whole big discussion that should be had in a much more useful manner! What are the benefits of: bio media, leaves and cones, water changes, inverts, mud... I could go on. I would welcome long form video discussions, as opposed to, video wars!😊 ( Posted on Father Fish's video as well)
John keep saying he is 82 years old . I hope I live to see 82 and still keeping fish 😂 it’s a blessing to live to 82
Im HERE TO FIGHT YOU JOHN!... but im too lazy to. So i guess all these people messaging me about some "Beef" i need to create...or cook, or maybe it was eat beef? I dunno lol...sorry i may be too busy with my tanks to even watch your whole stream. But for the sake of the drama uhg consider yourself "owned".... i win. LOL.
This is the very reason i made a half hour video on "the problems and risks of filterless tanks". Im glad someone like you with a bigger audience and reach, telling people to pump the breaks and do their research and learn whats going on, before pulling the plug.
Before i made the video responding to my own videos ( i mean i have videos on blackwater, co2 high filter tanks, and sponge filter tanks...theyre all great! )
I was shocked by how many people think a non-planted, cichlid tank, packed to the brim with fish and message me "why did my tank crash?". People need to just know that you can create the about 10 different types of tanks but they all require research and planning and HUGE limitations.
Sounds to me like you're just trying to spread drama. Oh and you attacked Father Fish too. And some other nonsense that I'm sure someone's going to think just because they're into the drama
@@dBakaj yeah you're dumb. So many children using their mom's phones on the internet.
@@Giftig--Daniel-P You must be vegan? 🥩
Keep doing what you do. You never called one person out and in fact you had fun with it. You’re 100% correct of lazy ppl only hearing what they want to hear and thinking they can not do proper maintenance on their tank. You even said that the other videos are correct. Love the channel!!!
But he was wrong. They do do proper maintenance. The guy even said why he let some of his tanks to get that way. He has bred some of the most rare fish he has ever bred. Water changes does not have to be done in some tanks. The way they are set up. Nobody was wrong. And they even said that.
@@wakingforbacon6439 yes, but that’s for someone who really knows what they’re doing, is doing it properly, and has experience. Someone at that level doesn’t need a “how-to” video - they already know.
@@wakingforbacon6439 The people he is talking about are the people putting goldfish in bowls, they will see there giant thumb nails saying "stop doing water changes!!!" and they will go oh wow I didn't know I can be doing even less work. Then next thing they know there fish died. But Kg topical's video is not any more helpful then then the other youtuber's videos, for those people because if they didn't click on the video labeled "stop doing water changes" they are also not going to click on this video or the other video KG put out. and instead of making a video about the topic he should have contacted these other youtubers and seen if he let them know what he thinks.
I watched the entire video without any knowledge of the drama and I didn’t think any of the things like that. I only like to watch three of you all. You/Lisa, Corey, & Prime time. I’d say you all are the best on TH-cam and the others don’t even come close. Thanks for being personable!
For what it's worth, I've followed you and Lisa for years because of your integrity and ability to say the unpopular opinion. Nice guy or not, your message is ultimately motivated by keeping fish properly and avoiding deaths or problems with the tank. I have nothing but respect for that 👏
@MD Tanks does some “No filter”, heavily planted set ups but because he stocks fish to the maximum capacity, he always does water changes and maintenance because that’s good fish keeping.
I'm really glad for your video. It was level-headed, and it helped me find LRB and Father Fish. Their style of tanks appeals to me because I'm not a pristine tank person, or a cichlid fin-atic (get it?!). And even at that, I don't think all of my tanks will be that way. I have 3-4 display tanks that are going to be more pristine, plant fertilizers, and realistic water changes because I want them to look a certain way.
Thanks for what you guys do, John. You both have helped me quite a bit. So has a number of other channels. You're all tops in my book.
I returned to the hobby 18 months ago, after a twenty year absence. I kept tanks from about 14 years old up until my mid-40s; I'm now 69 and planning to celebrate my 70th birthday by attending Aquashella in Daytona Beach. John and Lisa, your channel has taught me more in the past 18 months than I ever knew in my teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s. Keep up the good work, and keep on educating people. You do a great service to the community.
Father Fish says you don’t need internet to watch TH-cam.
You have more friends than you realize John. ❤ you and Lisa
Don’t let them get you down, John. You are at the very top of your field and have a loving wife and family. Enjoy the sunshine and ignore the noise.
The fish community is small compared to many other hobbies. The infighting between aquarium content providers in my opinion is poor. There is obviously more than one way to keep a healthy fish environment. And I would not worry John, I have learnt in life some people only hear what they want to.
If the guy in his pajamas is like the other people who missed your point. He is still lost just like them. It's a sad sad time we are in. I loved the video and you approached it perfectly.
Im planning to do a tank with the father fish method, so I'm subbed to him but I do recognize that the amount of people who have good fish tanks is already small, while having self sustaining ecosystems on their tanks is waaaaay more smaller. I wish everyone had a dirted tank with plants and that no one needed to do water changes but sadly that isn't the case. It's like attacking people who use co2 high tech tanks when they could do a lowtech tank, let them choose the tank that they want.
I'm also in the discord server and the mods already said to move on
I had seen the Father Fish video on water changes when your video came out. I thought it might be in response to his video and watched it from beginning to end, paying close attention. But not once did you even mention his name or called him "lazy" I don't understand what others are complaining about. They probably didn't watch it all. You explained very well the difference between keeping a heavily planted tank and a plant less tank that need regular water changes. You don't want fish to die due to laziness.
I've watched your videos for years, yeah, sure, sometimes a "bad" word slips through, lol, but you are not a jerk. You are a man with integrity. And now let's move on and put all this behind; there are bigger problems in the world.
I have an African lungfish and couldn’t imagine not cleaning his tank on a regular basis
John just keep doing what you're doing. Don't worry about the haters. They're just jealous. You've got the best TH-cam out there. Keep up the good work.
As an aquarist of many years, I'm always looking for the lazy ways to keep my fish. I love my fish, but sometimes my work hours don't allow me time to do water changes as often as I would like. However, I also know that it has to be done correctly. It just does, or everything will die. I follow your channel because I am, in fact, not a know it all. There are new things coming out. There are old things I didn't think were a good thing that actually were. I get my information from more than one source by consensus. If you're not open to learning new things daily, where does that leave you in life? It's fine to have your own opinion. It's fine to raise awareness. It's fine. You do not need to feel guilty. Just because something works for me does not mean it will work for you. There are just too many factors to take into account that will set anyone up for failure. This is also America, where we have freedom of speech. I'm a veteran. I fought for that right, and I will not give that right up, nor will I apologize for it. I'm really over the fact that people get offended over literally EVERYTHING. You can, in fact, disagree and still continue to be friends. If you can't, were they really your friends in the first place? I keep my circle small by my choice. It is what it is. It's over. It's done. Move on and continue what y'all do because there's some really great fish keepers out there that do things completely differently. That is okay! Have a wonderful day, John. Don't stress. I am glad you pointed out the facts and made sure people know that it takes a LOT to have an aquarium that is little maintenance. It is certainly NOT for everyone!
Thank you for your service. Agreed, continue learning, and take from different sources, there is no single right way to do it as parameters vary.
Honestly tho, if someone is only going to go by a clickbait thumbnail that say no water changes, probably isn't going to do any further research passed that point anyway. So no matter what type of tank "that person" is working...I hate to be this dude, but they'll probably fail. Which is fine, we all do. That's how we learned.
Well I think you guys are fantastic and are definitely sending the correct message to people who need to hear it. I see it all the time some people just can't go through life without drama because they have nothing else better to do. Iv helped a few people get into the hobby and you two are the people I send them to for the learning experience of what to do xx
John, I love your channel! All I can say is to just ignore the negative comments. They seem to have the loudest voices. . . but in reality, there are so many of us that look forward to your videos! I have reentered the hobby because of you and Lisa and I now have three tanks and enjoying every minute of it. Keep doing what you do!!
The sad fact is that people do not read, listen or watch carefully anything that's online. This leads to huge numbers of misunderstandings and much hostility. I saw that video of yours, and I clearly understood what you were saying. You are NOT at fault. Keep doing what you're doing. People need to get back their attention spans, because it's getting really scary how people do not watch/listen/read things all the way through, or at least long enough to truly know what's being said. If this continues, we will all be a bunch of frivolous creatures unable to focus on or comprehend anything!
Great stream john and you just keep on rocking my friend,you never called anybody lazy
For giggles, I watched only the first part of the vid.... right after I saw the clips here.... I could NOT misunderstand you in any way! You called out a potential percent of individuals that have become more dependant on "easier" methods of life... that's what I got from it. It is a shame that some people just want to make life miserable OR just don't have the capacity to get the information straight. I do hope that FatherFish is able to see through the drama, (and I am CERTAIN that he is), and that he understands what you were actually doing.
... to me, it sounds like you are on the right page Amigo - dont stop being you!
I like all 3 of those channels, paying member of Alex's channel. That said, I keep my tanks the more traditional way. The self-sustaining style is more work upfront, in my opinion, less work down the road. It's not an instant solution to tank maintenance by any means. That's why I sub to Alex specifically. He's very thorough in explaining the ins and outs.
I like that you are true to yourself, and don't let others opinions change yours. That's why I always watch!
I love you John and your channel, you tell it how it is. No sugar coating, no fluff, here it is. We need more of like you. Your video was great. I watched the other video before watching yours and was thinking the exact same thing. It works when it is setup a tank to work that way. Amen brother! Keep doing what you do. What’s the link to your website again?😅
Anyone who watched your video, front to back would know exactly what you were trying to say. You didn’t even need to respond. I will watch you guys as long as you continue. You weren’t the only people breaking it down. There are multiple videos saying and explaining the same thing you guys did. These videos seen the same thing you did. God bless and you two are awesome. Don’t let the crazy bring you down!!
Off topic. Do you talk to your fish? I go an octave higher and say things like "Hi, how are you?..." And they swarm the front of the aquariums. I haven't heard anyone else talk about this, but I've proven this to many people. Oh, one of the last things my dad said to me is don't change. You're a real man!!
Be a genuine, nice guy with an attitude towards evil and bullshit and you win the game of respect, every time. Trust me.
I remember when I first watched your video that I thought it was measured and reasonable - and I still feel that way.
I saw that video you’re talking about, and not gonna lie I didn’t know it started drama 😂 I totally understood what you were saying, and I even agreed with it. My very first tank, a 10 gallon, was cycled with 2 platies because I was impatient and didn’t know what I was doing as a new fish keeper. I still used the bacteria starter and such, but only waited 24 hours to put fish in the tank. Thankfully platys are bulletproof fish and they went on to live for over a year before passing due to another careless mistake I made as a beginner. But they cycled my tank and now it is a thriving ecosystem with more fish and plants. I still do water changes and maintain it. You and Lisa, as well as Joanna and Jason at Primetime single-handedly saved me from quitting this hobby and I will always be grateful for it. Sorry you had to deal with this John. I’m with you!
You took a very thoughtful and informative approach. Your point was well stated the first time. You're a good and kind guy. I remember in one of your videos you said you can't even get on FB because you want to defend everyone and educate.
Kev said FF was lazy. Not you.
There's nothing wrong in what you said , you didn't insult or call father fish lazy , you just pointed out there are lazy ppl out there that doing this method would be terrible for as they didn't put in the work to begin with so "natural" isn't a option for those said ppl . Much love I'm sure father fish will know what you were saying
These people are weirdo''s. "There is more than one way to skin a cat", I mean to house fish and plants, every succesfull aquarist has their own tricks that work for them and their aquariums, screw the weirdo's. You keep doing what you do, helping and inspiring those of us who need/want help and ideas, and the same goes for FF, and for the rest of us.
As a bonified lazy person I thank you for the video!!
I love your video's and FF's videos, your video was epic, some people can't handle epicness...
Even worse are the instagators, trying to make drama...
I never comment on videos but feel i need to now. I have been watching you for at least 2 years now. It breaks my heart that you did this video. It reminds me of the paula deen fallout years ago. I think this video will do more harm than good. You explained everything very well in first video so why rehash it? People are going to think what they will no matter what you say now. I only have watched about 20 min. and couldnt watch anymore. We all know, who have been watching you, that you and lisa are the most kind hearted people and would never say anything to hurt anyone. Thank you'll for what you do and never defend yourselves....its just not necessary. Keep on keeping on!
I'm in the Uk, am new to the hobby, and I subscribed to your channel a while back because your videos are so helpful. I saw the vid you refer to and can't believe there's been so much hoo-haa! It was crystal clear what you were saying and what you meant! There are really only 2 possible causes of this s-show: 1) They didn't watch it, or 2) they're a special kind of stupid.
Chin up. It would have got to me too, but you've addressed it now so let the children bicker if they still want to, and you and Lisa move on and keep doing what you're doing.
John, the Flock of Seagulls quote was from the “Wedding Singer” when Adam Sandler was at the airport getting his ticket at the counter trying to get on the plane and the guy had that crazy hair. 😂 not sure why I thought of that. Also, I hear you man. I know what you are saying about your video and I agree with you. You never called FF lazy.
sigh.
Peeps only hear what they WANT to hear. And it sux. Chin up love. It’ll blow over.
This would make the most fabulous dramady like the movie ‘dog show’ lol. Love what you do and love what father fish does too
I actually bought a light from you guys about a year ago. I did not expect the hand written note on a sticky note to come with it. I was pretty excited after seeing the note. You guys are the best knowledgeable source for fish keeping and do it in such respectable manor. I still have the note! Would love to come and visit your shop someday. Ps your def a nice guy I can’t name a single person I bought from on the internet and they left a note. Good on you and keep up the great videos and information!
John, the haters are only making you more famous. Keep doing what you are doing. Your videos are exceptionally helpful to new and experienced fish keepers. You are always humble and you choose your words wisely. Let people think what they want. There are no pills for stupidity, unfortunately. I Hope Lisa feels better soon. Take care and have a great weekend sir,. Let's keep fish keeping. ;)
I have followed your channel for years. I came across Father Fish a couple of months ago and have watched loads of his videos now. I enjoy his videos immensely and have set my tank up with a deep soil substrate capped with sand and loads of plants, enjoying looking at it. I also love your content and have taken many tips from you over the years. I know it is hard not to take the bait but best thing you can do is ignore the critics. Critics generally don't fairly represent what they are criticising. There is more than one way to skin a cat
I very rarely comment on any videos but I just want to say thanks for all your videos. I’ve loved them all. I don’t need or ask anything from you or anyone but to keep doing what you’re doing. I understand your rant completely. I’ve always thought you’d be an awesome guy to know and hearing this shows even more you’re the real guy I thought you are. Thanks for all your videos. Nothing but love for you.
I came across your channel when I first started and father fishes channel several years later. If that had been reversed all my fish would be dead. Not because of laziness but because how me being a beginner had my tank setup. I was given a tank from my brother who was lazy and was going to get rid of all of his fish via the porcelain highway. He only had rocks and plastic plants. If I heard that taking water out was bad for the ecosystem I wouldn’t have done water changes and all would be dead. All channels offer different perspectives for different aspects of fish keeping. It’s like a channel for how to raise a toddler and a channel on raising teenagers. Each aspect of those are totally different but some areas crossover. Keep doing what you’re doing because of your channel my fish are happy and I have MTS lol
Sincerely,
From a bald head to another.
I am very sorry for how people reacted. I have been watching your videos for years. Recently discovered Father Fish, and watched a lot of his videos over the last few days. A very smart man once said that we can learn at least 1 thing from everyone we meet. This is a much better way to look at things than calling someone a villain or starting an argument. I've learnt a lot from both channels.
"Crystal Clear" A Few Good Men.
I put several months and a ton of effort into my tank so that I could be a little bit lazy with it. But it's very heavily planted, has pretty light stocking, and I'm testing the water every few days to make sure it's still stable. I'm also going to have a newborn within a couple weeks. Prepared for this so I won't have to be fiddling with it a ton the first few weeks with my baby. I absolutely would not say this type of tank is for everyone. It's certainly been very fun for me though.
1:08:00 Same for me: I prefere to be "disliked" for who I am, than liked for someone who isn't me (by having a lot of friends). I totally get your point. We just can't be appreciated by everybody (even if it would be easier 😂😅). You're just being yourself, a 100% authentic person and nobody is gonna change that. I could be wrong but that's what I think. I've never understood the point of a lot of people just playing a role to be liked by as much people as possible. I've worked with known people and stopped for this exact reason : how could I enjoy the love people give to someone who isn't even me ? Take care, you and Lisa.
John I thought that video was on point but then I have kept fish for over 40 yaars .I had a problem with those thumbnails when I saw them and thought th same thing. I'm with you
What if you do a video about a dirted tank? Following father fish method. I think it would be great to have tanks like that be more promoted!
It's actually called the Walstad method.
@@BobMossNanoTanks Yes and no. I call it FF method because hes altered the walstad method, like how he uses filters, and ff method makes it last longer
@@-.Meylin.- i guess i'll call my tank set ups the Bob Moss method, then. I do one thing different so why not.
@@BobMossNanoTanks You can do that if you provide hundreds of hours of content or write a book about your method and where it differs to the others.
Father Fish has advanced The Walstad method. It is his method now. Scientifically, he is very knowledgeable as well!
I appreciate all your videos and I don’t think you even needed to give any explanation because someone didn’t watch the entire video!
You’re a kind and generous person my man! 😊
Don’t sweat it mate. Keyboard warriors just waiting for any opportunity to make a fuss. It’s what they do. I don’t understand it but it is what it is!
A few long-time friends are so much more rewarding than a long list of „kind-of-friends“ 😊 Hope everything will work out with LBR and Father Fish, you did nothing wrong (I just think people like to jump on you because you seem to be more „raw“). Don’t know the exact word in English, hope you understand what I want to say. Love your videos & hope to meet Lisa & you one day at some kind of Aqua event .
When I'm setting up my aquarium or picking my fish...
I use yours Lisa's and father fish's advice.
I have some takes that no matter what I do...I have to constantly stay on top of things (over stocked goldfish tanks.) And I have one I have forgotten about for about a month...and everyone was super happy (heavily stocked guppies and tons of wild material/bugs)
Every tank is completely different in its own sense!
I try. Y best to run my tanks in a lazy fashion...so when I go on vacation...I don't have to rely on anyone! ... except for my goldfish...they just need water changes.
Besides...people take this social media stuff way too seriously...I'd read WAY less comments!!
Take care you 2!
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This is a way more wholesome situation than literally anything the beauty community beefs about. I love aquarium channels. ♥️
Hey John ,Ive had this conversation at the beginning of my hobby and had a good friend snap me out of my laziness and convinced me that water changes are essential,I'd definitely say my tanks have never looked so well . Maturity is really important too but water changes are so important,father fishs tanks are very healthy but don't look great ,for me the tanks gotta look good "my opinion".I've always liked your channel and what you said is well in your right to say so ,even if you said it sucked your in your right .Carry on dude ,who ever gets triggered there problem.
Hello John, in your previous video, you nailed the bullseye. Most aquariums are starter sets with plastic plants and not a one real plant. IT is these tanks that NEED water changes at least on a weekly basis.
I myself am GUILTY of this. I loaded my 65 gallon up with real plants and actually got lazy and stopped doing water changes. Over time I started seeing some of my fish appear to not feeling well, and I was getting suspicious.
Sure enough, PH dropped around 6.0, and I went and got a new Nitrate test kit. Sure enough, OFF THE CHARTS!
I have since instituted weekly water changes once again, my fish are looking healthy and vibrant too.
I am guilty of expecting my plants to do something they weren't.....Keeping up with the nitrate load.
John and Lisa, keep up the good work, most of us do appreciate everything you both do for us.
Thank you,
Greg
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To give context, my 65 gallon has been in operation since 2014. Before I kept fish as a kid and was doing somethings so wrong back them.
I also have a 10 gallon nursey that contains Black Molly and Bristle Nose pleco kids.
I know what I am doing, but always looking for more knowledge. I am about to put my first BCB together as well.
Thank you again.
Yes i teied father fish/walsted methed for my shrimp tank.... it worked pretty good... still i added sponge filter...
I have been watching many aquarists in the past year and a bit and i have gathered so much information from everyone to keep my 9 tanks going with all types of fish. Yes i went the easy way got 1 automatic feeder for my sons 56g tank in his room. I still go up and check on the fish everyday, manually feed the bigger type of food to the fish... does that make me lazy for having an automatic fish feeder that dispenses bug bites 1 time a day? No
You and Lisa have given so much information to me along with many other youtubers ❤ keep going strong...
Thanks for clarifying this because I had misunderstood what father fish meant…I’m not lazy, but he wasn’t clear about what he meant by not saying that dirt, sand, and plants were required for that to work…or if he did say that, it wasn’t clear enough to stick in my head….went back and looked at his video again and you’re exactly right and so is he…
If anyone has been watching your content for a while they would have known not to take that video out of context. They say reading is fundamental, but listening is too. Keep doing what you and Lisa are great at - you both have helped me be a good fish keeper since starting the hobby over the last year. ❤
I love father fish for his experience and , knwledge I try watch his videos but they make me fall asleep. I trust him, but I will still do small water changes on my heavily planted established tanks. Cause I enjoy it.
I watched the video... honestly I don't understand what is the problem. I have always watched your videos for awhile now actually lol. You make a good point. For example I have a 110-gallon mbuna tank. Not planted. I have to do water changes, lol. I have some plants ontop the tank to help. It's essential to keep the tank clean. On the other hand I am making a dirted 40-gallon tank and heavily planted for my shrimp, snail community tank. That tank has a small community with a light load, plants etc. It doesn't need water changes every 2 weeks. I'm basically saying the exact same thing you are 😂 Dude your absolutely right with what you said. Both my tanks are from the same tap water. Both are completely different and have different needs and requirements. Your doing a good job. I like both of you. I didn't see any hate, no attacks nothing. Keep your videos going
The biggest issue I have is you feel the need to explain yourself and apologize for people who don’t have comprehension skills. 😂
Love you guys and all you do!
I have LOTS of tanks, LOTS of fish and LOTS of plants. I will always do routine water changes regardless of test results bc it’s habit. I started with a Betta and an Oscar in the early 90’s (not in the same tank obviously). The addiction has only gotten worse since😅. Large cichlids need large water changes, fight me.😘
I watched your video and saw nothing wrong with what you were saying, then again, I watched the entire video. Love your content and also Father Fish. He’s on another level and I realize that my tanks aren’t set up where I don’t have to do water changes. Your approach is beneficial for the new hobbyist with good, reliable information for everyone.
Well said sir. Much ❤ and respect. I love your tanks and channel
Especially your natural tanks. Deep substrate and balanced water with top offs is my only strategy these days. And I ❤ it. And would suggest it to anybody. I said u were going off. But not about father fish nor his methods. But for "that guy" that ruins the method.
I do not condone big box store methods nor water changes at this time in my life. Took me most of my life to realize the tanks needs to be natural setup to succeed. And the less money I have to throw Into the hobby the better. Don't ever change state ur mind and stand strong. I have many big fish that eat plants, so I use tons of floaters along with the deep substrate.
Thank you for all you do I never have problems listening to you guys just because you guys are good people.
Recently started applying use of floating fast growing plants and emerse house plants, with strong lighting, in my 120g way overstocked African Cichlid tank (my dominate yellow labs just keep breeding!). The tank has balanced in a way that even surprised me. I'm a true believer. Bulk Reef Supply refugium video (saltwater based) results even surprised them by the effectiveness of algae growth in the sump or even a hang in the back. Better than filter socks or protein skimmers! I concur that Cichlid keepers can use this method to really help with excess nutrients/ammonia, phosphates and nitrates. Without serious application of plants and algae you better change that water for sure!!! Let us all enjoy diversity based on truth. Love all of the tubers mentioned in your and the other channels. Sorry there are hurt feelings and vindictive viewers. Never needed in this great hobby. Thanks for laying out your view point as concisely as possible John. I've been keeping fish over 55yrs now. Plenty of drama in my experience trying to do my best and learn the most I can about these wonderful creatures and wonderful aquaworlds. PS I hated the "elevator" scene too.
It’s out of control and I honestly never heard of lrb before that. Both scenarios aren’t transferable. If you keep cichlids water changes is a weekly process for you if you don’t and don’t mind dirty tanks and smaller fish and lightly stocks then yeah, maybe you can do almost no water changes but it’s just ridiculous. People are up in their feelings Way to go Bro.
I with you your video was spot on. I have plants in one of my tanks but still do water changes not as often. As my bare bottom tanks
How do you like bare bottom tanks? I personally find them easier to clean 🧽 ❤
I love that y'all speak your mind! Stand your ground and speak your truth. If people don't like it, let them move on 😉 ❤
I will always support you. I have learned so much from you. Thank you.
Much respect and appreciation for all your insight, ideas and information. 🇦🇺
I throughly enjoy watching your site AND Father Fish. Both are outstanding in information of fish keeping in GENERAL. You each have taken paths as to the types of fish you keep and VISIONS of what you wish to accomplish.
My 10 gal guppy tank-leans more to Father Fish, because tank can support them healthily. My 50 gal with 10” Fancy Goldfish-😱😱water changes and less plants! In process presently of setting up a 90! Big step up for this disabled 70 yr old senior 😵💫. It’s upsizing for my Orandas. Know what? I’m going to TRY something new. Don’t these fish thrive in mud bottomed ponds? I’m going to try Father Fishes substrate idea, but sure wouldn’t give up on water changes. Now I hope to securely and healthily have live plants that thrive, giving my much adored Water puppies a more natural environment. Personally, I hope to combine both of your paths for my enjoyment and the lives of my “kids”.
Keep up your good works, humor, information, and personal knowledge. Also remember what works well for one can be a disaster to another. Trial and error are all part of the process.
After watching this and many others I see how many people have a passion for the aquarium world. Remember to enjoy it and give the world your knowledge and your ability to speak. 😊 forget about the bad.
Planning to set up my first tank for 25 years - your channel has been an invaluable resource - just keep putting out great information so that people like me can avoid unnecessary mistakes ! Love the channel. You dont need the drama - rise above it my friend and just rely on your great kniowledge to put out great content
Your videos are always honest and well balanced, i likes them 😁
As for the promotion of you biz in your videos... Its just white noise to me(with being in the uk) i tune in purely for your views and guidance on the aquarium hobby
Nah, I think it was Kaveman that called people that don't do water changes every other day, lazy😂
I love kaveman because he goes into detail about how to do stuff, not many do unfortunately
He did not
@@MrMattemannen76 oh yes, yes he did.
@@Silver_Creek_Aquatics He said not everyone has to do weekly big water changes like he does, and that it depends on the tank setup. Where does he say you are lazy if you dont do them every other day?
Love your videos it does help me alot
Myson watch you as well
I wouldn’t even worry about it ❤you both have your own way of doing things which is good stuff…. So keep doing you and stop letting people get to you and you and Lisa keep doing what you’ll are doing
The best thing about this conversation is the lesson that applies to Americans everywhere in all walks of life. I am inspired by the knowledge that in person communication matters most to you. That’s what matters to me too.
Until then I seek your advice and expertise. I’m not a fish keeper. I’m a horse keeper. But I had 2 tanks in the past and now I know more about my mistakes thanks to information I learned from you. Don’t worry I didn’t kill all of the fish, I bagged them up and took them to a local fish shop to re home. Green barbs, tiger barbs, and a few others. But I did lose some and now I know why. When I can restart a tank I will be much better at it for one reason that you taught me: I know what I want. I watched your centerpiece fish video and what I could put with it. I always loved angel fish but I didn’t understand them and after I lost my second one I gave up on them. You taught me that I had them in a tank too small and with too many other fish even if they were compatible. I had a canister filter on my last tank and thanks to you I understand that mistake too. I don’t know who these people are, Father Fish? Who’s that? I’m not the only one.
So keep fish keeping so I can set up my next tank someday.
The best thing about being an Aquarist is the ability to learn the very many apsects of fish keeping. Lots of Gravel, No gravel, Lots of substrate with plants, Lots of subtrate with no plants. Theme tanks. Natural tanks. No water change tanks. And regular water change tanks. Filterless tanks. Over the top filters. Canister filters. Bio media. Carbon. Salt. so many options to keep a tank healthy. Preference is what we keep. I change my water about every 6 months. Most of my tanks are over 55 gals. 7 to be exact. 3 are exatly 55gal. 3x 10 gal I have a total of 15 tanks 13 are keeping fish.
I have a 40 gallon tub stocked with cherry shrimp and white clouds, no heater - its on the ground so the tub stays at around 65-70 degrees, 6 hours of light a day, I feed it twice a week, dirted with a cap, planted up with val, sag, and guppy grass. outside of needing to drain it to move it, I haven't needed to water change it in over 2 years.
But like nothing changes in it, the water temp is so low, and I feed it so little that they just exist.
I had/have some jack Dempsey babies that I keep at around 68-73, feed them 3 times a week and they've grow maybe an inch over the course of a year. Its crazy overstocked at about 40 of them in a 40 gallon tub, and I haven't needed to change the water yet, though I do have algae in it.
On the other hand I have an electric blue jack dempsey breeding with a blue gene jack dempsey that I keep at 78, feed twice a day and do a 33% water change once a week. I also have a 20 gallon custom Low boy with crypts, buce, and val that I run CO2 on, dose with ferts, and do a 50% water change once a week.
No water changes forces you to keep fish in a certain way, and in many circumstances that can work, but with water changes, there are a lot more options and it is a lot more forgiving.
IMO, making water changing easier, that is the real key, so if you do need to water change, its a snap, and if you don't, even better.
I’m a long time listener first time responder. At your funeral they should say your a nice guy as even when lots of people are throwing mud at you and you get a bit heated you still didn’t get down in the mud and play dirty back. Congratulations for being a good person. As for a not a numbers guy, the number that you should look for is the number of fish who will have a better life/not die because of that video. I did see the video a few days ago and never once thought you were bagging anyone, only clarifying a couple of points.
I watched father fishes video about sustainable eco system and I will be the first to admit, I feel called out about the laziness in this video BUT when my beloved pets are involved I'm the furthest thing from lazy. I understood it the way it should be. I hope one day my tanks will be a happy little eco system. Until that day, the backbreaking work will continue.
Since i had watched all videos posted. They had help me gain confidence and knowledge for me to setup a discus tank. A big thank you.
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Father fish is right…..if you have full knowledge of fish and aquarium ecosystem.
But if you are a beginner…..it will probably not work out
I have a 150 gallon fish tank….with an arowana and African Cichlids….and I don’t do water changes
My brown algae growing….gets rid of all my nitrites etc
The secret is balancing the amount of food you feed…if water gets cloudy…don’t feed until….water is crystal clear again
You need at least 2 inches of gravel or substrate….for the bacteria
I haven’t changed my water for 3 years
The algae can work ….instead of plants