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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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  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish  Месяц назад +1

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  • @donnagriffiths3919
    @donnagriffiths3919 24 дня назад +7

    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 !

  • @bobbyboko6317
    @bobbyboko6317 Год назад +230

    I love how different your insights are to a lot of other channels , you take the fear out of fish keeping Cheers

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +25

      LOL. That is a profound insight into the FF method, fear free. I love it. Thank you Bobby.

    • @gazza2933
      @gazza2933 Год назад +18

      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.

    • @ilovemusic0023
      @ilovemusic0023 Год назад +3

      ​@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

    • @derfta
      @derfta 9 месяцев назад +1

      Definitely interesting.

    • @100bibina
      @100bibina 8 месяцев назад +2

      He is right. I learned hard way couple years ago.

  • @haroldgreen1425
    @haroldgreen1425 2 месяца назад +8

    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.

  • @eaar
    @eaar Год назад +61

    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

  • @Neon_Scute
    @Neon_Scute Год назад +61

    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!

  • @Someoneonthisplanet1979
    @Someoneonthisplanet1979 2 месяца назад +3

    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.

  • @Floppy_wolf
    @Floppy_wolf 7 месяцев назад +5

    Finally, someone is talking about fish easily, thank you!

  • @soumyabanerjee3039
    @soumyabanerjee3039 Год назад +59

    Sir, you are simply incredible. You make the whole process seem so easy and simple. My heartfelt regards.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +4

      Thank you! Cheers! It really should be simple and perfect.

  • @Flufferz626
    @Flufferz626 10 месяцев назад +21

    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.

  • @soys8834
    @soys8834 3 месяца назад +8

    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!!

  • @anthonycarbone3826
    @anthonycarbone3826 Год назад +11

    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.

  • @rainlittledeergrace5756
    @rainlittledeergrace5756 11 месяцев назад +3

    It's so true, my fish play me like a fiddle, especially my bettas 🥲 I'm going to start putting my foot down!!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  11 месяцев назад +2

      You men your fin? lol Good plan!

  • @archnemi1327
    @archnemi1327 Год назад +12

    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

  • @Whitecloud706
    @Whitecloud706 Год назад +33

    One of the best channels on RUclips everyone that keeps fish need to find your channel father fish 🐠

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      Wow, thanks Stuart. Like, sub, alert, and SHARE!

  • @user-wh7vb9xt9f
    @user-wh7vb9xt9f 20 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @lauradietrich6736
    @lauradietrich6736 Год назад +14

    Every time I watch a Father Fish video, I learn something new! :)

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      That is a real challenge for me to keep it new and fresh. Thanks Laura.

    • @madcat61207
      @madcat61207 8 месяцев назад

      That's really great news!

  • @bguen1234
    @bguen1234 8 месяцев назад +5

    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.

  • @johnmanrow2667
    @johnmanrow2667 Год назад +11

    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.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +5

      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.

  • @SuperADI2
    @SuperADI2 Год назад +25

    You do a great work, thank you because you dedicate you time for helping other people who love this hobby

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +2

      Appreciate your kindness Super ADI.

  • @danceunme
    @danceunme Год назад +1

    Your videos are veryyyyy encouraging, ty...

  • @mariezimri1290
    @mariezimri1290 Год назад +1

    Father Fish You are soooo helpful! Thank you!!!

  • @eb_aquatics5987
    @eb_aquatics5987 Год назад +1

    Thank you father fish!

  • @tgraham72
    @tgraham72 Год назад +2

    Thank you again!

  • @Someone-by6jm
    @Someone-by6jm 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love this guy,hes so informative

  • @623bksmith
    @623bksmith 2 месяца назад +2

    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!

  • @cavsmart4877
    @cavsmart4877 Год назад +4

    Great video Father Fish, very educational. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @rachelmorrison7293
    @rachelmorrison7293 9 месяцев назад +5

    I have never heard such fantastic advice. You make it so clear and achievable!! Thank you! I’m so glad I found your channel!!

  • @raevensov1849
    @raevensov1849 4 месяца назад +3

    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! 🐠😊✨️💚

  • @SpencerJ289
    @SpencerJ289 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @animablo
    @animablo 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is very valuable knowledge

  • @pamelaferry1797
    @pamelaferry1797 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this information... ❤

  • @thearabiansahara
    @thearabiansahara 4 месяца назад

    Thank you !

  • @burisngag7529
    @burisngag7529 Год назад +1

    Awesome pops. 👌

  • @edmarcoslima4207
    @edmarcoslima4207 Год назад +2

    You are amazing, Santa.

  • @rj.rubens
    @rj.rubens Год назад +1

    From Brazil!!! Than you!!!

  • @ethelwalter6686
    @ethelwalter6686 3 месяца назад

    Love all your content. I have had my tanks for many years. And your information helps me with my hobby!❤

  • @rasabernota445
    @rasabernota445 7 месяцев назад +4

    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. :)

  • @FishuaJo
    @FishuaJo Год назад +8

    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!

  • @janemarriott3389
    @janemarriott3389 8 месяцев назад +2

    Happy Father Fish👍🏽

  • @Quan_Dovii
    @Quan_Dovii 11 месяцев назад +3

    I love how your insight is wiser then most 😊

  • @AndyMacMahon
    @AndyMacMahon 7 месяцев назад +1

    we are so happy for your fishy teaching father fish

  • @iainaquariumagic
    @iainaquariumagic 10 месяцев назад +2

    Such useful information. Thank you father fish 🐠🐟

  • @silkqueen8498
    @silkqueen8498 9 месяцев назад +3

    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 ❤❤❤😊

  • @VipinBorole
    @VipinBorole Год назад +6

    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

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      You Go Vipin. A food web provides the same food our fish eat in the wild.This kind of system is VERY achievable.

  • @umbito69
    @umbito69 Месяц назад +1

    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

  • @blacksailsinthesun
    @blacksailsinthesun Год назад +13

    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 :) ❤

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      That is awesome Holly! Keep in touch: discord.gg/XptvbtMuRy

  • @BJAAMz
    @BJAAMz 10 месяцев назад +1

    You remind of my grandpa.. kind in his advices… thanks a lot… I have set up a new tank all from your guidance.

  • @Brunob514
    @Brunob514 Год назад +3

    You're a legend! Debunking everything I've been taugh! ❤😂🎉

  • @shadabAquaticlife
    @shadabAquaticlife Год назад +1

    I salute your knowledge of fish keeping father fish

  • @tvMage
    @tvMage 9 месяцев назад +1

    1st video, almost 2 year new fish keeper. gonna learn more from this wise old man

  • @madcat61207
    @madcat61207 8 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @Aquaticangels
    @Aquaticangels 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love your videos father fish !

  • @eiroasis
    @eiroasis 25 дней назад

    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.

  • @inventions47
    @inventions47 3 дня назад

    Amazing ty again😊

  • @BesidePeacefulWaters
    @BesidePeacefulWaters 14 дней назад

    Thank you! It’s refreshing to have a blunt sharing of your experience and perspective.

  • @ryanjakes1913
    @ryanjakes1913 Месяц назад +1

    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

  • @nancyvillarreal8872
    @nancyvillarreal8872 Год назад +6

    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!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +1

      Join us on Father Fish Shoal, discord.gg/mRuTrYdG
      For great fish chat.

  • @josephguido9742
    @josephguido9742 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good job father fish

  • @AjazHussain3494
    @AjazHussain3494 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sir, you are amazing.

  • @sergiomorales9264
    @sergiomorales9264 4 месяца назад

    Excellent information like always thank You 😊

  • @shadabAquaticlife
    @shadabAquaticlife Год назад +1

    Love you father fish, i am in this hobby for the last 3 years

  • @Ridaroth.
    @Ridaroth. Месяц назад +1

    Amazing video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊❤
    God bless!

  • @valerier.2685
    @valerier.2685 4 месяца назад

    I love this guy!

  • @petamro492
    @petamro492 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff!

  • @stetsonmacintosh205
    @stetsonmacintosh205 9 месяцев назад +3

    Hey father fish! I just found this video and you last night. I was on the end of day two and today I introduced 4 small fish! I hope all goes well following these rules and I can have a stable home for the fish I’m planning for.

  • @markbrennan4693
    @markbrennan4693 4 месяца назад

    Well said, just subscribed. Many thanks

  • @Lardothefox
    @Lardothefox Год назад +7

    So excited for this video!!! Thanks for using the footage of my tanks! Don't forget to mention the discord next time ;)

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      Sure thing! Posted the link 5 times in the chat so far. lol

  • @kdr1048
    @kdr1048 Год назад +11

    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 🙏❤️

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +2

      So nice of you Kevin. You make it a joy. Merry Christmas.

  • @GoLeafs03
    @GoLeafs03 Месяц назад

    New sub!!!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

  • @jasonwebeck9901
    @jasonwebeck9901 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Father Fish. 🐠

  • @laurenmuckert4996
    @laurenmuckert4996 Год назад +6

    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!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +3

      Thanks and welcome. Here is one: ruclips.net/video/1rU0JDDtLBQ/видео.html

  • @mooseprince2832
    @mooseprince2832 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video thanks ! I had my tank set up after moving house and wasn't sure when to add fish, will get a couple in to cycle !

  • @emidiopt
    @emidiopt Год назад

    cheers!

  • @austinvickymoore3656
    @austinvickymoore3656 Месяц назад

    Sweet! Looks like I'll be getting my betta this weekend to get my tank cycling!

  • @metalheadz07
    @metalheadz07 Год назад +2

    Love your channel father fish I’m just new to aquariums and I’m learning loads from you thank you

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +1

      Thank you Drone. Happy to help.

  • @brittanyfogg7605
    @brittanyfogg7605 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm so very happy

  • @RadarEcho1
    @RadarEcho1 6 месяцев назад +1

    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-

  • @unavalibie
    @unavalibie 11 месяцев назад +3

    I set my tank up about 2 years ago after watching a video of yours, although I skipped a few of the substrate's ingredients, but I added leaves from the start and fish from day 1. And I barely feed them ever, like once in 4 months, I have 4 mountain minnows in a 10g.
    Thank you for ff

  • @VenomsDad
    @VenomsDad Год назад +7

    Thanks for making this clear

  • @rmn8818
    @rmn8818 Год назад +2

    Best fishkeeping guide. Thank you father.

  • @Angel283
    @Angel283 9 месяцев назад +1

    Subbed! Sure wish I'd have seen this BEFORE I set up my tank.

  • @howardvantassel7557
    @howardvantassel7557 Год назад +3

    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 🤗

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +1

      You are so welcome Howard. IT has been a delight getting to know you.

  • @elizabethcirrotti7407
    @elizabethcirrotti7407 Год назад +6

    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

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +1

      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.

  • @mikrobluess
    @mikrobluess Год назад +3

    thank you pops! 🤩

  • @alesbelys
    @alesbelys 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks to you my fish are healthy and happy, also I’m happy to succeed without use any chemicals ❤ bc I was struggling with mechanical cycle

  • @thekodester9265
    @thekodester9265 Год назад +5

    This was a great vid thank you father fish very knowledgeable

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Kodestar.

  • @1410PK
    @1410PK Год назад +1

    Great video, thank you!

  • @bjornwiese5291
    @bjornwiese5291 5 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @mallorygrams54
    @mallorygrams54 Месяц назад

    Liked and subscribed! ❤

  • @JulioSanchez-ei3wq
    @JulioSanchez-ei3wq Год назад +2

    I love this man, so humble❤️

  • @davidlawlor4317
    @davidlawlor4317 11 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @saratchawallberg2298
    @saratchawallberg2298 Год назад +1

    Thank you ❤️

  • @pixie1768
    @pixie1768 Год назад +2

    I like the cut of your jib. As a total novice trying to make sense of all the contradictory information out there, this has been incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Год назад +2

      Nicely said Jay. A sailor's view of the world is not the same as the landlubber.

  • @kennethkk
    @kennethkk Год назад +1

    I like Father Fish. Subscribed.

  • @ananasgirl
    @ananasgirl Месяц назад

    Thank you very much papa fish !

  • @Babaiscool12
    @Babaiscool12 Год назад +2

    Thank you father fish

  • @leenad.9784
    @leenad.9784 2 месяца назад

    You make sense ❤subscribed and liked!

  • @JunkYardHobbies
    @JunkYardHobbies Год назад +1

    I like your advice and you’re style sir.

  • @daveallan3743
    @daveallan3743 Год назад +2

    Yeah i did this with my very 1st tank I had all those years ago and placed 4 glowlight tetras as my 1st fish and they were fine live along while