Nitrates and Water Hardness - Two Problems that DO NOT EXIST!

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  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish  8 місяців тому

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  • @chriswilliams1096
    @chriswilliams1096 Рік тому +20

    I set up my first tank in March 2023. Father Fish has been my guide.
    It's a 50 litre tank with a dirt substrate capped with sand. It has several platys and plenty of plant life in it. My tap water is pH8.4. I only top up with tap water and have never done a water change.
    Being a former industrial chemist, I felt compelled to buy a water test kit and used it every week for the first 4 months just out of curiosity - I don't bother now. The pH remained constant at pH8.4 and nitrates varied slightly between 20ppm and 100ppm.
    Plants, fish and ramshorn snails are all healthy. The only maintenance I do is topping up the evaporation loss, pruning excess plant growth and feed the fish a tiny amount every week or two.
    Thank you Father Fish for teaching me the simplest way to keep a healthy, balanced aquarium.

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones Рік тому +37

    I have four tanks now and they're all Father Fish Tanks, tons of plants and fish, deep sand cap. All incredibly stable! Appreciate everything sir 🙏👍

    • @David-dw2iq
      @David-dw2iq Рік тому +2

      What did you use for your substrate? Did you buy his soil or create your own?

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones Рік тому

      ​@@David-dw2iqcreated my own as it wasn't available in Europe when I started.

  • @adriaanvankammen8375
    @adriaanvankammen8375 Рік тому +8

    That was a fun 'Closing Word'. I laughed out loud. Bless you FF.

  • @boebender
    @boebender Рік тому +4

    You have no idea how much I appreciate your knowledge, research and experience. Your methods are so needed right now in the aquarium hobby.

  • @stefanpetrea6704
    @stefanpetrea6704 Рік тому +4

    The "finale" was so funny :))))) thank you FF, bless you!

  • @DugWhite-m6k
    @DugWhite-m6k Рік тому +4

    "CHEERS" from Ireland for Father Fish. Excellent. More! ❤

  • @Hrogthar
    @Hrogthar Рік тому +7

    This is a huge video. Debunks a lot of claims for critics who are trapped in the corporate aquarist cycle.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +4

      I really believe it is about profit

  • @davidpieper7000
    @davidpieper7000 Рік тому +5

    Great wisdom as always. Can’t wait for this snow here to melt and start getting back into the wild collecting. The Lake 5 minutes away from my house has a ton of plants right by the shore begging to be collected

  • @Whitecloud706
    @Whitecloud706 Рік тому +6

    I was expecting to hear applause 😂😂love your witty sense of humour ffish 🐠

  • @user-mt2qn4yp8w
    @user-mt2qn4yp8w Рік тому +5

    I just tested my tap water. Can i say "SHOCKED". It is better then the spring water i get. Only problem is it is very hard. But now seeing this, i will use my tap water for now on. Thank you for saving me tons of money. Also the advice on the nitrates. I just got plants last week, that hopefully, will bring done that to a better level. It is well over 200, but since you say it is ok, then so be it. Again thank you for everything you do.

  • @straightouttacornwall
    @straightouttacornwall Рік тому +7

    I expected to hear cheers or something 😂
    You're the best boss!

  • @joegreen3486
    @joegreen3486 Рік тому

    cheers pops... i have more then 30tanks 1feet cube all bettas the center apeace .. I have learn everything from u .. ..im from Malaysia and a betta player it's a thing in south east asia... u have open my eyes by keeping betta.. it's a whole new world... i will learn more and teach people in the east the proper way of fish keeping.. tq u so much pops. God bless

  • @johnnybest6386
    @johnnybest6386 10 місяців тому

    Eversince i first seen u you have change my life in aquarium keeping ...... thank you

  • @ThePerson444
    @ThePerson444 Рік тому +8

    My nitrates are 40ppm straight from the tap. Hardness also off the scale and ph of 7.8. The local water source for my area is the underground chalk aquafiers of the uk south downs. I test weekly and never seen it change tbh. I need to rewatch this as it has gone over my head.

  • @zaferboran5343
    @zaferboran5343 Рік тому +3

    Baba ! Öyle bilgiler veriyorsunki seni tebrik ediyorum ve herkezin bu bilgilerini öğrenmesi gerektiğine inanıyorum .İyiki seni tanımışım.

  • @Jrfishtanks
    @Jrfishtanks Рік тому +2

    Great information, thank you very much for the wisdom of many years condensed in many videos, you are a source of inspiration

  • @jabarriley3799
    @jabarriley3799 Рік тому +1

    Thank you father fish..you made my tanks so much better

  • @1AngryCummins
    @1AngryCummins 4 місяці тому +1

    This is why I’m subscribed to this guy. He gives out real knowledge in a world of bs and false information.

  • @JanKowalski-ux6nt
    @JanKowalski-ux6nt Рік тому

    Thank you very much for this clay in pond explanation FF. Cheers!

  • @flybobbie1449
    @flybobbie1449 Рік тому +4

    I did water test last week, all were very high. This week checked again, all very low. What changed?

  • @peterferguson2344
    @peterferguson2344 Рік тому +1

    Great video father fish, always interesting and educational 👍

  • @pattys_aquatics
    @pattys_aquatics Рік тому +3

    Ok mind blown with this video. I never knew this about nitrates. It’s another one of those “you need to this” things that get drilled into your head when you start out in this hobby. I haven’t gone above 10 ppm nitrates since I started my dirted tanks but this is something every hobbyist should know. Thank you and here is your applause 👏👏👏👏👏😁

    • @Adileigh23
      @Adileigh23 Рік тому +1

      @@aquaracer65can you provide evidence other than just a statement? I’m not saying you’re wrong, I am curious to know.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom Рік тому +2

      @@Adileigh23 Takayuki Izeki, on behalf of the ZNA, conducted some research into the effect of nitrate on the shiroji (white) koi of kohaku.
      He found that the maximum acceptable level of nitrate for koi keeping should be 15 mg/L, saying: "anything more than this and the skin gradually begins to deteriorate

    • @Adileigh23
      @Adileigh23 Рік тому

      Scientific research on the effects of nitrate levels in aquariums shows varying results, particularly regarding what concentrations might be harmful to fish. One perspective, as highlighted by Aquarium Co-Op, suggests that nitrate levels up to approximately 800 ppm were required before they became lethal to guppy fry. This source recommends maintaining nitrate levels in fish tanks below 80-100 ppm for safety. The article also emphasizes that nitrate is a necessary nutrient for plant growth in planted tanks, suggesting an ideal range of about 50 ppm for such environments [oai_citation:1,Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium? | Water Chemistry 101
      - Aquarium Co-Op](www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/nitrate).
      Another source, Aquarium Science, discusses the complexities of measuring nitrate levels accurately and points out that nitrate toxicity studies often involve higher nitrate concentrations than what is typically found in home aquariums. This source mentions a study on zebrafish juveniles which suggests that chronic exposure to high nitrate levels (above 100 mg/L or 440 ppm) can cause histopathological changes, potentially impacting the general health condition of fish. However, the study also notes that this applies mainly to juveniles, which are generally more sensitive than adult fish. The discussion extends to other species such as tilapia and Atlantic salmon, where even higher concentrations of nitrates (up to 2,220 ppm in the case of tilapia) did not show adverse effects under the study conditions [oai_citation:2,Nitrate in the Aquarium](aquariumscience.org/index.php/5-4-1-nitrate-in-depth/).
      These findings indicate that while extremely high nitrate levels can be harmful, especially to more sensitive or juvenile fish, the commonly suggested upper limit for nitrate in aquariums (around 80-100 ppm) is likely safe for most adult fish in typical aquarium settings.

  • @timburton4488
    @timburton4488 7 місяців тому

    thank you! this is what I was trying to find out about, puts my mind at rest.

  • @BlatentlyFakeName
    @BlatentlyFakeName Місяць тому

    The water where I live in the UK is very hard. The only fish I seem to have issues with is tetras. They always seem to get ill and have short lifespans.
    I have plants, but the substrate is entirely fine sand. I don't do weekly water changes anymore as I seem to get less issues when I just leave things be. But one thing I did do was add purigen which made a noticeable different to the amount of floating organics.

  • @gianfrancoingegneri3291
    @gianfrancoingegneri3291 2 місяці тому

    Thanks again. Does this mean i only need an aerator to move the water or a basic internal foam filter to move the water?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 місяці тому

      foam filter adds to the benefit

  • @randyc1982
    @randyc1982 Рік тому

    Amazing information as always Father Fish

  • @stefansindjelic8612
    @stefansindjelic8612 Рік тому +2

    You are such a great guy FF

  • @user-ni5gx3pf5q
    @user-ni5gx3pf5q 5 місяців тому

    Hello father fish! Hope you are doing well. My nitrates are always 0. I have plants and more than 25 cardinals in my 20 gallon. How do I get my nitrates higher for plant nutrition. I add seachem flourish for some additional nutrients. I would rather not but my plants become yellow when I stop adding them. I chage 10 percent of water every 2 weeks.

  • @kinglyzard
    @kinglyzard 2 місяці тому

    I have a 10g tank going on 2y without a water change and few topoffs, due to a tight fitting lid.
    On one side is a Valisnaria jungle and I recently added some Crypts.
    There is also a huge Merimo mossball.
    The tank is furnished with 2" sand, no dirt, but much detritus and mulm. I also seeded with pond microfauna awa Phillips Fish"s Bag o Bugs.
    How can I convert this aged aquarium to a self sufficient one, or will time do that for me?
    I need a low nitrate, black water tank for some incoming fish.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 місяці тому +1

      keep nurturing the food web. You are doing well.

    • @kinglyzard
      @kinglyzard 2 місяці тому

      @@FatherFish
      Thanx. I'm adding leaf litter as needed.
      I'm also adding Catappa leaves for that blackwater effect.

  • @brianparedes9095
    @brianparedes9095 Місяць тому

    How would I get the Nitrate levels down in my tank?
    It’s at 40ppm.
    Should I just leave it like that now worry about it or what should I do?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Місяць тому

      Add plants and stop measuring nitrates.

  • @jeremymoore450
    @jeremymoore450 Рік тому +1

    FF,
    Ever since I switched to sand substrate over gravel wow what a difference. I have a planted 55 gal and a 20 long and I haven’t done a water change in them since I converted to planted and sand substrate. I actually get worried like when is a water change supposed to happen lol. I only top off and my nitrates are never above 5 ppm in either tank. My plants and fish are thriving. Thank you for sharing. I have a 5.5 gal lightly planted and that tank has remained stable and it has sand also. Wow crazy no ammonia and nitrates low. I do have to bump up my ph and water hardness because I have a water softener whole house system so that Isn’t to big of a deal. I try to mess less and let the eco system run and I try not to interfere. In my 20 long planted that I mentioned when one of my nano fish die I start to freak out and than I realize that it’s nature and fish don’t live forever and when it dies means the fish has at its time. I don’t pull the fish out and the bottom feeders tend to clean it up and well the fish helps the other fish and plants. Protein I guess. Yeah I haven’t had any issue since I added plants and sand in all the tanks I could. The only one I don’t have plants in is my 100 gal CA / SA tank. They dig a lot I do regret putting gravel in there over sand. I wish I knew sooner than later about the benefits. Sorry this is a long comment I appreciate the videos.

    • @GustyW1nds
      @GustyW1nds Рік тому +1

      One trick I recently found is that there is a bypass valve on the back of my water softener. I push that in, then fill up my buckets with hard water from the laundry faucet, then pull it back out. I haven't needed to mess with egg shells or crushed coral since.

  • @CEA046
    @CEA046 Рік тому +12

    I lost track of the number of posts on FB about nitrates and how people do multiple water changes someone in one day because their level 20-40 ppm. It seems like such a waste of water and time to me. I haven’t done any water change in any of my FF tanks unless I need use it to setup a new tank or a new culture or whatever. Once you can get over the brainwashing that’s been occurring in the hobby you will begin to understand how simple and enjoyable the hobby can be. I wish people would stop overcomplicating it.

    • @livencali1
      @livencali1 3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your input. I've been having a hard time lately trying not to do water changes so much. FF and this comment just gave me the courage I need to stop stressing out as if Nature need my help to survive.

  • @Keepingfish2
    @Keepingfish2 Рік тому +3

    Thank you 😊 ❤ I love ❤️ your videos ❤

  • @XCCON2009
    @XCCON2009 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi FF,
    I've had two fishes die, one last week and another today.
    I've made my transition to the FF tank back in Feb 13th.
    Could you do a video what symptoms we should look for in fishes if it's ammonia, nitrite, ect...?
    Just like your water cloudiness video. You showed, explained, and provided solution.
    TY!
    Lol @ your ending!😂❤

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones 6 місяців тому +2

      Could be a number of things. More than likely to be overfeeding, best going on the FF discord.
      If following FF's guidance, you'll never have ammonia, nitrite etc
      Maybe share a video of the tank.

    • @liriodendronlasianthus
      @liriodendronlasianthus 2 місяці тому

      ​@@DashDrones it's usually ammonia unfortunately

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones 2 місяці тому

      ​@@liriodendronlasianthusI've never had ammonia

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName Місяць тому

      Yea, ammonia usually vanishes within a couple of days of cycling the tank so it's rarely an issue unless you have a load of goldfish crammed in the tank or something. Nitrate usually takes about a month to go, but it won't really harm fish. I had some rasboras in my tank from the start some are still going 6 years later.
      Most likely some kind of virus or infection, or just weak genetics. Unfortunately quite common in small fish and there isn't much you can do a lot of the time. When you buy a school of small fish you always get a few which die off.

  • @DeciduousSnurb
    @DeciduousSnurb Рік тому +2

    A lot of people flip out about the idea of putting limestone or sandstone rocks in an aquarium due to the rise of hardness and PH.
    Do you recommend not using limestone or should it be ok with a heavily planted tank?
    I prefer having some stones in my tank but 95% of our local rocks here are limestone.

  • @AzulaisQueen743
    @AzulaisQueen743 11 місяців тому

    I added a bonsai mix as a subtrate to my tank. Dried fir bark, lava rock, pumice, and clay chips. Figured my blood parrot would go nuts for the new substrate texture. Enrichment for her. She also loves the dried leaves I give the tank!

    • @mattbrennan647
      @mattbrennan647 29 днів тому

      Other than the fir bark, why all inorganic?

  • @adamkrul6520
    @adamkrul6520 Рік тому +3

    Are pothos plants being grown outside the aquarium with their roots in the water helpful to keep nitrates at bay?

    • @dmoore0079
      @dmoore0079 Рік тому +2

      As long as they receive adequate lighting, they will.

  • @spoudaois
    @spoudaois Рік тому +1

    The water in my area has high PH around 8. Can I keep tetras?

    • @kenrooke9047
      @kenrooke9047 Рік тому +1

      My ph is 8. I am keeping ember,neon and another small tetra I can’t recall the name. However the rummy nose tetras are down to 6 from nine added a week ago. I am led to believe they are not happiest at that level.I also have diamond and eye spot tetras at 8 ph.

  • @TristenSummitt
    @TristenSummitt 2 місяці тому

    I’m setting up a tank and I have very high ph and alkaline water but my water has no hardness, so I’m not quite sure what to do about that

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 місяці тому

      High in carbonates, dilute with RO if it is above 8.5

    • @TristenSummitt
      @TristenSummitt 2 місяці тому

      @ what is RO? And the ph is 8.4

  • @Tinypam56
    @Tinypam56 Рік тому

    Can anyone tell me if by capping gravel with sand will work with plants please

  • @kaychildofthekingdom
    @kaychildofthekingdom 11 місяців тому

    Father fish I have watched your videos since discovering them on UA-cam and I am impressed with your level of commitment to educating people on fish keeping.
    I would love to try your method here in Ghana but I have a small problem. I have access to a tank, dirt and sand and potential fish as well. But I do not know how to get the nutrients you use in the set up process. Also another challenge is access to aquatic plants. Can I use houseplants and achieve similar results?
    Also looking forward to your book. It would be a blessing to the hobby. Take care

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  11 місяців тому +1

      Join us in the Shoal to discuss the supplements and material for a deep substrate. There are folks who will help you. discord.gg/father-fish-shoal

    • @kaychildofthekingdom
      @kaychildofthekingdom 11 місяців тому

      @@FatherFish thank you. I will do that.

  • @transcyberism1459
    @transcyberism1459 Рік тому

    I actually add crushed coral to the substrate in my freshwater tanks because my municipal water is so soft and adding a little hardness helps stabilize the pH and keeps the snails' shells looking shiny. The water is a little harder than my tap water (not a lot) but actually still quite acidic because my tanks are full of plants!

  • @socalsteve5460
    @socalsteve5460 Рік тому +1

    Curious about Father Fish thoughts on TDS.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      I try to keep politics out of the conversation. OH. S
      ORRY. You mean total dissolved solids. Yeah. I pretty much ignore them.

    • @Adileigh23
      @Adileigh23 Рік тому

      I have 995 tds on a 10 gallon. The shrimp not only survive, they thrive. All of my tanks (27) have 350 tds or more. It’s never been a problem for me… but that’s just me. Your situation may be completely different.

  • @melvinbustamante4044
    @melvinbustamante4044 Рік тому +1

    A new fan here father fish. I have been silently watching your videos. I am curious. Is it fine to use well water when it comes to having live plants?

  • @robnero9196
    @robnero9196 6 місяців тому

    Is it bad to do a water change?

  • @blazefreezer8788
    @blazefreezer8788 Рік тому +2

    makes sense !

  • @brucebohr9622
    @brucebohr9622 Рік тому

    Can you use dirt and sand over a gravel bottom?+

  • @VinjiPoo
    @VinjiPoo Рік тому

    Question: How many fish should I start out with if I’m wanting to do a community Apistogramma tank? I really want to have a trio of apistos with a couple schools of emperor tetras, rummynoses, 3 or so swordtails, a school of corydoras, and maybe some pencilfish. I want to try out the natural dirted aquarium to have lots of plants for my Apistogramma pair

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      start with 3 and add more weekly

    • @VinjiPoo
      @VinjiPoo Рік тому

      @@FatherFish thank you father fish

    • @VinjiPoo
      @VinjiPoo Рік тому

      @@FatherFish even in a 55 gallon?

  • @vueher4965
    @vueher4965 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤.

  • @frankiemerone8863
    @frankiemerone8863 11 місяців тому

    My city water has hard water how do I get rid of it

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  11 місяців тому

      Your fish adapt to your water

  • @brandonterry6194
    @brandonterry6194 Рік тому +2

    GRATITUDE 💥🐟💥

  • @Fantheflame14
    @Fantheflame14 Рік тому +1

    Cheers!

  • @andrewdefty6044
    @andrewdefty6044 Рік тому

    Father Fish... I'd like some insight into your thoughts on a tank that has fake plants, and mid-heavy stock.
    It's been running for about a year now (240ltr or 60 Gal in the US). The thing is... I do 25% water changes every two weeks, but I Gravel Vac every four weeks to get the surface muck out. The substrate is four inches deep gravel of 5-8mm sizing of grains. I know of such desease problems that this could create, but I do indeed keep it clean as I see fit.
    How do you feel about how the nitrates build up that this set up would have for the fish?
    Should I do weekly water changes, and would this help?
    If algae does indeed keep Nitrates in check, why are my Nitrate levels so high in all my tanks that have Mid stocking with minimal bio-load and it is overtaking everything?
    I feed the right amount to each tank, and I just don't know why my levels are so high...
    Many thanks.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      Plants reduce nitrates. Deep substrate also secures nitrates. Yours are building up because nothing is controlling them.

  • @vivientakacs5599
    @vivientakacs5599 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the informative videos! I've recently found your channel and have been basically binge watching them. I've had fish before, and I learned how to keep them from my grandfather, but it was so much work I stopped owning fish about 5 years ago or so. I'll soon hopefully get my own money though and want to start anew with the proper, healthy way to keep fish. While there are a lot of channels on here, they all use some sort of equipment that is either not available where I live or just top expensive. And I know keeping any animal is expensive but I was hoping to find someone who could teach me in a way that would be more sustainable for me.
    And then I found you, Father fish! :D
    What I have a question about is feeding. I've seen a lot of people feed their fish with brine shrimp. And I mean the fish gobble it up so they must love it. And I thought about giving mine that once I get some, as I could probably manage to farm the shrimp and thus produce my own fish food. Obviously there is a lot of types of food for fish in the stores, but even the small ones are getting so expensive that it seems better to somehow make my own food. Not to mention I've seen that there are so many additives in the cheaper pet shop fish foods that I'm actually questioning whether it's actually healthy to give it to them (like feeding a human only fast food basically).
    So I just wanted to know your opinion as I see what you feed your fish but I'm not sure I could find the same/similar foods here.
    Help from you as well as others would be deeply appreciated! I don't know for sure when I'll get fish, this year or next, but I want to be prepared so my fishies can live healthy and long lives.

    • @NinniAquariums
      @NinniAquariums Рік тому

      I don't know where you live, but if you have small fish, well they don't eat a lot so the food don't get too expensive :)
      In my aquarium that require the least maintenance, I have put aquasoil at the bottom and then I have a lot of plants. I don't use a lid, so I have to fill up with water a bit now and then, and I have to use a heater because it's so cold where I live. But I don't get any problems with algae, the water always seem to be perfect when I test it and all the inhabitants are thriving.
      I don't go "full on" the Walstad-method or doing things exactly like Father Fish, but if things aren't bad, I don't try to fix them, and I do my best to not make too many changes at the same time in the aquariums, so if something goes wrong, I know why and can fix that issue.

  • @pennyrichards8019
    @pennyrichards8019 Рік тому

    I never even owned a "test kit" until recently. Just had strips for testing ph and ammonia. Online forums had me so worried about nitrates that I bought a test kit even though everything in my tank looks optimal. Wish I had saved the money tbh. I have super hard water but looking at my tank I have to say that that must not be a problem for the tank inhabitants

  • @wkunique
    @wkunique 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @4lex4unk4n
    @4lex4unk4n 6 місяців тому

    Father Fish, will nitrates harm neocaridina shrimp or crustaceans like thai micro crabs?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  6 місяців тому

      not with plants in the tank.

  • @Evade-houx
    @Evade-houx Рік тому

    How to reduce tannins

    • @XCCON2009
      @XCCON2009 10 місяців тому

      I've been told active carbon filters

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName Місяць тому

      You need something like Purigen, that will get rid of it without soaking up over things like carbon will.

  • @realjimmy5
    @realjimmy5 Рік тому

    If i use tap water how do i make it safe for my fish

    • @Adileigh23
      @Adileigh23 Рік тому

      Use a dechlorinator like Prime

  • @David-dw2iq
    @David-dw2iq Рік тому

    Just looking for some confirmation from the community. I’ve seen father fish comment in other videos and imply that organic potting soil with a sand cap is acceptable (but not optimal). I have a fantasy of carpeting an aquarium with hair grass and maybe a single betta fish.
    The alternative would be that I buy father fish substrate off of his site. Just seeing if buying something at the local store is acceptable. Thanks guys!

    • @Desmond000007
      @Desmond000007 Рік тому +1

      For a diverse range of microorganisms I always tell people to go for 1. Soil from a healthy forest OR 2. Soil from an unfertilized garden OR 3. Potting soil. Always a good idea to add just a bit of pond/lake/stream mud. Its rich in nutrients so dont add much
      If you really want biodiversity, collect healthy soil from different locations

    • @David-dw2iq
      @David-dw2iq Рік тому

      @@Desmond000007 thank you! I live in Alaska so everything is frozen right now. Makes collecting material challenging 😂

    • @David-dw2iq
      @David-dw2iq Рік тому

      follow up question for you. If i have plants and only a few fish, is a air pump/diffuser necessary? can i just have a sponge filter to help circulate things or is the air pump necessary?@@Desmond000007

    • @Desmond000007
      @Desmond000007 Рік тому +1

      ​@@David-dw2iq FF recommends sponge filters

  • @krypticviper1613
    @krypticviper1613 Рік тому

    Then what kills the goldfish that are put in like a half gallon? It’s the nitrate is it not?

  • @elvinsworld11
    @elvinsworld11 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @hagenhilldesign
    @hagenhilldesign Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @Nobodyimportant492
    @Nobodyimportant492 Рік тому

    Does not changing the water for nitrates count for neocardinia shrimp also? I've seen people online say to keep nitrates under 10ppm, 20ppm, anything under 40 is fine, and some breeders just make sure it stays under 100ppm but swears their shrimp do great in it. Thats such a wide range that it's really confusing for a new shrimp hobbyist like me, haha.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      Nitrates will not kill your shrimp. That is a myth.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      The answer to the nitrates question is a heavily planted tank. I sell plants very reasonably fatherfish.fish

  • @lisadouglas2963
    @lisadouglas2963 9 місяців тому

    Cheers!!

  • @onejohn2.26.
    @onejohn2.26. Рік тому +1

    Is distilled water better or worse for the health of the fish?

    • @Adileigh23
      @Adileigh23 Рік тому

      Distilled water is incredibly pure, having gone through a process that removes almost all minerals, contaminants, and germs. This purity means it lacks the essential minerals that fish and aquatic plants require for optimal health. Minerals play a crucial role in maintaining water hardness, buffering capacity, and pH stability in an aquarium. Without these minerals, the pH of distilled water can be very unstable, which can be harmful to fish. Fluctuations in pH can be particularly stressful or even fatal to fish, as they rely on a stable environment.

    • @onejohn2.26.
      @onejohn2.26. Рік тому

      @@Adileigh23
      Thanks for your opinion my problem is a high TDS from city water and so I thought that might be the solution

  • @loicibanez1604
    @loicibanez1604 Рік тому +3

    Cheers ! ^^

  • @AQUARIUMFREAK123
    @AQUARIUMFREAK123 Рік тому

    i am making AQUARIUM BACK GROUNDS... they will trap alot of water causing the trapped water to not circulate at all.. is this stagnated water actually good for your Aquarium or must it be periodically drained out ?

  • @jonisolis9645
    @jonisolis9645 Рік тому +1

    what about worrying about water getting too soft and lacking minerals over time? Or what about if your starting water is super soft? thanks

    • @eveningclicks7767
      @eveningclicks7767 Рік тому

      I'd look into crushed coral or something yo place in the tank. Research.

    • @kenrooke9047
      @kenrooke9047 Рік тому

      You could add Seachem Equilibrium to increase the gh.

  • @arnicamoana7861
    @arnicamoana7861 Рік тому +4

    The water in my tap is harder than your average cichlid tanks so even in my planted tanks, I can’t top off with hard water

    • @socalsteve5460
      @socalsteve5460 Рік тому

      Yes I'm dealing with 15+gh, 3dkh, ph 7.8 out the tap. Even in my densely planted tank with 6+ inches of eco complete, my TDS skyrocket unless I top off with RO

  • @acavoxnegledajtelevizor401
    @acavoxnegledajtelevizor401 Рік тому +4

    Snails, clams, plants, fish i think they all need hard water more or less. My tap water is very hard if i look closer i can literally see white particles in it. When water evaporate white color attach to glass and snails come and eat it all 😊. I also add crushed eggshells to make water even more harder 😂

  • @isethenerdydiva4823
    @isethenerdydiva4823 Рік тому +1

    “I expected to hear…cheers or something.” All these stable aquariums are the “cheers”.😂

  • @lianxinsolombos4888
    @lianxinsolombos4888 Рік тому

    I created tank what father said. 1 inch soil and 2 inch sand.and a lot of submersible plants. its one month now. It's thriving still clean but a little foggy. May be I feed to much. Xd .

  • @chaaraapa
    @chaaraapa Рік тому +1

    CHEERS 🐟

  • @DarysabelVelazquez
    @DarysabelVelazquez 6 місяців тому

    "I expected to hear cheers or something." - FF

  • @RaceSmokie
    @RaceSmokie Рік тому +1

    Cheers! :D

  • @EireFirst25
    @EireFirst25 Рік тому +2

    Hard water is ice

  • @peetos-chan2835
    @peetos-chan2835 Рік тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @EireFirst25
    @EireFirst25 Рік тому +2

    💚

  • @muhammadafiq2702
    @muhammadafiq2702 4 місяці тому

    I can guarantee and assure yall this eventho im not using FF method but my goldfish live perfectly healthy for 5 month without water change..3x feed every day..no illness nothing..they more thriving!even adding 2 more goldfish they still alive n no nitrate shock whatsoever also they(6 fishes) in less 15g besen..but ofcourse right now i doing water change that because i want them to grow not because im afraid of nitrate lol

  • @racereadypowerhouse
    @racereadypowerhouse Рік тому

    I cheered for you don’t worry 🤣

  • @livencali1
    @livencali1 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. New subscriber.

  • @northpond4052
    @northpond4052 Рік тому +4

    This approach does not work for all fish. Studies have been done that show some species get nitrate toxicity at 10ppm. The amount of nitrate that it takes to make fish ill widely varies from species to species. This is a fact and has been proven by studies if you do some research. You cannot take one study that used one species and say nitrate has no ill effect on fish. Frustrating blanket statements. Size of fish also plays a part in nitrate toxicity. Come on guys just do a little bit of research on your own.

    • @orandachildren1051
      @orandachildren1051 Рік тому +1

      You sure showed him.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      But do you know the difference between fact and fiction?

    • @bashlivingstonstampededojo882
      @bashlivingstonstampededojo882 Рік тому +1

      That is true some species have more sensitivity to nitrates than others but I don't think I've ever had nitrates go over 20 parts per million in any aquarium I've ever owned

    • @bashlivingstonstampededojo882
      @bashlivingstonstampededojo882 Рік тому +1

      Matter of fact I don't think my nitrates are above five to 10 parts per million

    • @Desmond000007
      @Desmond000007 Рік тому +1

      aquariumscience.org/index.php/5-4-safe-nitrate-levels/

  • @erikjohnsen3135
    @erikjohnsen3135 Рік тому

    "Nitrite levels are meaningless" ??? I'm sorry, this is just false. I started a tank about a month ago, and am still getting it balanced. I have deep substrate, lots of plants, etc. Things were going fine, and critters started dying. I tested the water, and Nitrite was over 5.0 ppm. I started doing daily water changes to bring it back down, and added some beneficial bacteria packet that came with the sand, and things appear to have stabilized. If I've learned anything, it's that it is irresponsible not to test your water periodically, and water changes are a good way to bring the Nitrite levels down quickly so they don't kill your fish. Long-term it may be fine to get things balanced and not have to manage Nitrites through water changes, but you do need to check, and you do need to do something about them if they rise.

    • @Mr.-Tanks
      @Mr.-Tanks Рік тому

      He said nitrates, not nitrites (unless I missed that)

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      What does the title say?

    • @fernietheepyro488
      @fernietheepyro488 8 місяців тому

      He's talking about ( nitrates ) not nitrites bro 😂

  • @Diet_Black
    @Diet_Black 2 місяці тому

    Moral is use RO/DI water.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  2 місяці тому

      In a natural system RO/DI is never the right water to use.

  • @Jrshuffles
    @Jrshuffles 3 місяці тому

    the vaccine debunker of the aquarium world