Unbelievable! Father Fish Transforms Cloudy Water to Crystal Clear Water - Amazing Transformation!

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  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish  Місяць тому +3

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  • @deadneji5562
    @deadneji5562 Рік тому +163

    I just found your channel about 2 weeks ago now and I'm sitting here thinking why the heck haven't I found this sooner. I love the truly natural way you keep aquariums. Ironically I have a white cloud tank that just started to get cloudy after having been running for a little while so the relevance of this video is spot on. Thank you Father Fish please keep these awesome videos coming. 😃👍

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +9

      Welcome aboard Rob! Please join us on FATHER FISH SHOAL at Discord. You will love the friendly, helpful community. discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

    • @sharonkaczorowski8690
      @sharonkaczorowski8690 Рік тому +15

      I’ve had the same experience…I’ve watched probably a hundred hours of videos to prepare for the first tank I’ve had in decades and the first planted tank ever…I’ve learned more from a few videos in a shorter period of time. There now only a few people whose videos I now watch…

    • @yahya_176
      @yahya_176 Рік тому +11

      @@sharonkaczorowski8690 and literally the easiest method of setuping up a planted tank is told on this channel by father fish....!!

    • @ken-mb5cp
      @ken-mb5cp 7 місяців тому +4

      Yeah I felt overwhelmed with all the chemistry before I found Father Fish. Now I’m confident I can do it.

    • @rolandoyuson9236
      @rolandoyuson9236 6 місяців тому +4

      Same here...just watched 2 weeks ago and started my 1st dirted planted aquarium...learn a lot from ur videos sir...still have a lot to learn...

  • @RogerLucas-pt7mt
    @RogerLucas-pt7mt 3 місяці тому +15

    I’m all for it and I’m gonna say it anyway” 😂😂😂 I love this man lol

  • @stormthearsonist
    @stormthearsonist 4 місяці тому +26

    Father Fish upsets the professionals with common sense. I love this guy.

    • @AnthF94
      @AnthF94 7 днів тому

      The amount of videos that quote father fish without naming him and then try to contradict his methods but completely miss every shot is beyond me. Just accept this is the best way

  • @mark0551
    @mark0551 9 місяців тому +24

    I've been keeping fish since I was 12 I'm 35 now and I wish I would have known Father Fish from the beginning. Just switch out my planted tank from gravel to dirt and sand. Thank you so much for teaching me all you have. Hope you're proud of me FF!!

  • @lorenp9574
    @lorenp9574 9 місяців тому +10

    As soon as you said gravel i turned my head and looked at my tanks...When your right your right. lol

  • @45kittyboo
    @45kittyboo Рік тому +20

    Thank you so much father fish I don’t know what I would do without you…my fish are thriving❤🙏🏾

  • @ziggamalay
    @ziggamalay 5 місяців тому +7

    I love that I found this channel. I have wanted to try to build an aquarium and was afraid I would mess it up and just kill some fish. But watching so much of this channel has helped me build so much confidence and I LOVE the way you approach building healthy sustainable ecosystems. I am definitely going to start right away! Thanks and keep up the amazing and vital work Father Fish!

  • @04KX250F
    @04KX250F Годину тому

    Father fish is why i have a tank right now with happy fish

  • @conve5
    @conve5 3 дні тому

    Thank you for your EXPERTISE sir!❤

  • @knickknacksthingsllc8414
    @knickknacksthingsllc8414 Рік тому +23

    I have done gravel as well as "aquarium soil" for years and have always had problems with my water and plants, I will redo all my tanks with your method this last time.🤞🏾

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      Sounds great! Keep us posted,

  • @danceunme
    @danceunme Рік тому +1

    Wonderfully informative. thank you...

  • @hanhha1376
    @hanhha1376 10 місяців тому +1

    This a great insight and knowledge. Thank you so much!

  • @rmn8818
    @rmn8818 Рік тому +13

    I'm always happy to listen to your lessons. Thank you father.

  • @andybilakshow260
    @andybilakshow260 Рік тому +1

    Invaluable information~! Thank you so much~!

  • @kamdog123
    @kamdog123 9 місяців тому +9

    Like the many others, I am so thankful I came across this channel. Thank you father fish for all your knowledge. You make everything sound so simple. I was raised with parents that grew plants in greenhouses and can’t believe that the substrate you are teaching is basically what they used for their gardens minus a little bit sand. I’m now having to deal with moving my fish into a temporary tank while the main aquarium gets cloudy from dropping in the sand

    • @dorisglecer4102
      @dorisglecer4102 3 місяці тому

      You are not alone I've had my tank for 2 years until recently I never heard of Father fish and yeah gravel by itself doesn't work I am always replacing my plants they come with snails which shouldn't be a problem but the plants don't have a chance without the soil and the sand on top yeah I'm going to have to redo mine too I've already bought the soil and the sand don't feel bad what seems so obvious we didn't think the folks at the fish store want to make money on us and all that chemicals and crap we put in our tanks doesn't help if only we had thought about it logically it's okay we needed that wake up call now we will have happy healthy fish

  • @kimvjohnstone6491
    @kimvjohnstone6491 11 місяців тому +5

    I have got my fish tank naturally done up and I love it! 🤩And I love watching all your videos, father fish thank you and you make so much sense. I was conned into the big box stores but I’m glad I found you.,❤

  • @createnewhandleokwilldo
    @createnewhandleokwilldo Рік тому +1

    Thank you this information was so helpful!

  • @RBinfoTube
    @RBinfoTube Рік тому +7

    I’m just gathering the knowledge to start an aquarium. Thank you for making everything easy and simple

  • @janemarriott3389
    @janemarriott3389 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Father Fish

  • @user-st5kq9hg8c
    @user-st5kq9hg8c 9 місяців тому +4

    i work in construction you make it seem very easy. i have been keeping marine and pond and tropical fish for over 20years and have introduced your methods in all my fish keeping , Keep it up

  • @MrRaqizy
    @MrRaqizy 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much Father Fish

  • @TaciGrant
    @TaciGrant 3 місяці тому +1

    You are just wonderful! ❤ Thank you! 🙏

  • @AlpacaMade
    @AlpacaMade Рік тому +21

    I am dismayed, I cannot clutch my pearls; I sold them, so I could have shrimp 😂 Thank you, Father Fish 👍

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +8

      raise more shrimp. But more pearls. Clutch to your heart's content. lol Thank you Alpaca for the joy.

  • @matejvermouzek9526
    @matejvermouzek9526 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your knowledge and your way to explain father fish. Great man.

  • @rmn8818
    @rmn8818 Рік тому +1

    Thank you father

  • @StormCaller5
    @StormCaller5 Рік тому +1

    Awesome info, Father Fish!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful StormCaller!

  • @IsabellaM._
    @IsabellaM._ Рік тому +2

    Excellent!

  • @IsabellaM._
    @IsabellaM._ Рік тому +2

    Blessings Father Fish! 😊

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      Yes, thank you my dear Isabella.

  • @richpeltz2044
    @richpeltz2044 Рік тому +3

    Moment of clarity after watching !

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      PERFECT! That is precisely my intention. To create clarity!

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow you have been very helpful.

  • @johnmcgillicuddy6660
    @johnmcgillicuddy6660 Рік тому +2

    On the money!! Dang! Your a Blessing to us fish lover's! Just want to thank you, for sharing your knowledge of 🐠 fish! Unbelievable Stuff! Father Fish is the Best!

  • @DCikac
    @DCikac 6 місяців тому +1

    thank you sensei

  • @Nic-kx5dn
    @Nic-kx5dn Місяць тому

    Thank you❤

  • @mathwithusman8104
    @mathwithusman8104 Рік тому +4

    God Bless you Father fish!

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 10 місяців тому +1

    [thank, you father fish for you're helpful video]👍

  • @LakesRivers-fy2qw
    @LakesRivers-fy2qw Рік тому +2

    Thank you father fish

  • @user-st5kq9hg8c
    @user-st5kq9hg8c 9 місяців тому +1

    😀😀😀😀😀😀can listen to you all day thankyou FF you talk more sense about fish keeping keep going MAN

  • @lindagreen2049
    @lindagreen2049 18 днів тому

    Thank you helped a lot

  • @dureedbasim9588
    @dureedbasim9588 Місяць тому

    thank you ♥

  • @wendy70ish
    @wendy70ish Рік тому +10

    Clutch my pearls …. Omg I can’t breathe 😂

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +3

      lol Still living in the clam! Thanks wendy. You are a dear.

  • @cesarmagdaleno6009
    @cesarmagdaleno6009 Рік тому +5

    I just found your channel too. And I love it. I once accidentally poured milk into my tank once. The inside of the paper cup was white. I told my wife it wasn’t a problem and we should just let the filter work. She ended up changing all the water. Lucky we didn’t loose fish.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +6

      Welcome Cesar!! MILK! That sounds interesting. Cow fish anyone?

    • @itzame2127
      @itzame2127 Рік тому +2

      @@FatherFish hahahaha good one

  • @danitheuerkauf7095
    @danitheuerkauf7095 13 днів тому

    I feel like I'm getting a free college education on aquariums. Thank you!

  • @sebastian.2.311
    @sebastian.2.311 Рік тому +1

    Good information

  • @sabrinahunter6673
    @sabrinahunter6673 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Father Fish!! I am learning alot from you. Thank you. I have planted tanks and im dealing with cloudy water in 2 of them.....thank you so much for sharing your knowledge❤

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  7 місяців тому +2

      A fine sponge filter should clarify the water.

  • @RaceSmokie
    @RaceSmokie Рік тому +1

    thank you very much 👍

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome Race Smokie!

  • @TheDISSHonoredOne
    @TheDISSHonoredOne Рік тому

    Great video and makes sense. Less is more.

  • @edgarhabscheid2222
    @edgarhabscheid2222 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much for all the good stuff you teach.
    I like to share something that makes the water clear in a very short time.
    On the filter Outlet I put some cheese cloth.
    It filters all the small particles out of the water.
    When the job is done I remove it. Otherwise it becomes alive with slime like growth.
    It won’t take more than a few hours to get your water crystal clear.
    Thanks again.
    Edgar Toronto Canada

  • @zackhaas3267
    @zackhaas3267 10 місяців тому +4

    Just set up a 37 gallon tank after being out of fishkeeping for about 5 years. My previous tanks were larger, and I used a canister filter with mechanical and biological filtration with purigen added in to help keep the tank clear as I struggled with cloudiness back then, and YES I had gravel and NO live plants! This tank is set up with sand, live plants, a full rear bubble wall for aeration, and a hob filter. It's SUPER clean and clear, and I'm working up to removing all chemical filtration and just using mechanical and biological. Love your videos, will continue watching and learning!

  • @debcameron9577
    @debcameron9577 Місяць тому +1

    Just found your channel, l love it. 😊

  • @niccaangel777
    @niccaangel777 10 місяців тому +1

    Muito bom, e o melhor dentodos que tenho assistido, não se rendeu ao sistema, percebi que e mais simples do que me fizeram pensar e também muito mais acessível encontrar os substratos e criar um ta que saudavel sem gastar rios de dinheiro ❤

  • @jamesclough2638
    @jamesclough2638 8 місяців тому +1

    Ive never used sand before but im going to try it.

  • @miriamhamdan6547
    @miriamhamdan6547 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for your videos! God bless you! I always come back to your chanel while I am in panic mode 😂😅 AND FATHER FISH, you always give me so much hope and calm. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge and wisdom with us all.

  • @geotankmates3468
    @geotankmates3468 Рік тому +5

    Great information Father Fish. I will pass along the video. Keep sharing your lifetime of knowledge to the fish family!!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Geo. I appreciate your support.

  • @HuuChi93
    @HuuChi93 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Father for your wisdoms.
    One think I notice from my previous tank scape that also make cloudy water is Frodo Rock. These are constantly releasing calcium into the water and make the water cloudy.

  • @raoulandrone2140
    @raoulandrone2140 Рік тому +6

    Hello, Father Fish! I have been following your channel for almost one year. All the knowledge and information you share here are useful to me every day, in this wonderful hobby that is aquarism. Thank you very much, and greetings from Romania!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Raoul. It is wonderful knowing I have been helpful to you. Join us on FATHER FISH SHOAL at Discord and share some pics of your tanks.
      discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

  • @inventions47
    @inventions47 Місяць тому

    Ty again

    • @inventions47
      @inventions47 29 днів тому

      I'm studying so hard this time and you and a new friend ive met are great as setting up a new tank's as we speak, I'm pretty excited 😊
      But still scared I'm going to get it wrong !
      All the best.
      Chris

  • @JakesVooDoo
    @JakesVooDoo Рік тому +3

    Because of your channel I’m constructing my natural tank now. Very excited and you keep it so simple.

  • @mariaximena9221
    @mariaximena9221 3 місяці тому +2

    I guess I've been blessed with water changes. I've done half to 3/4 tank water changes and never lost a single fish.

  • @Lizardlafemme
    @Lizardlafemme 5 місяців тому +2

    Man, my sister has been bleaching and denying heaters for 10 yrs. She doesn't understand that's why she can only keep certain fish. I'll never convince her that she's opposite day . She's great at catching fish though. I really appreciate your method. Sincerely,
    Liz

  • @sheriDJ71
    @sheriDJ71 Рік тому +8

    Thx Father Fish
    I only discovered you last week, you’re a wealth of knowledge and love your cheeky humour
    I’ve just set up a 15 litre bowl using your dirt method no filter and with lots of plants looking forward to seeing this evolve.
    I’ll be stocking it with cherry shrimp and maybe a Betta down the track
    Cheers and blessings from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🐠

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      Excellent Sheridan. Please keep in touch by joining us at FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord. discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

  • @darkeagle1162
    @darkeagle1162 5 місяців тому +3

    I Love watching you it reminds me when I was a child and my grandfather would take care of are fish tank watching you brings back those memories as I continue to do the same with my child. Keep up the excellent education it is priceless.

  • @ballbagchris6920
    @ballbagchris6920 4 місяці тому +1

    Just set up my first dirted tank capped with sand 24hrs ago and it’s very cloudy even with the filter running all day

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  4 місяці тому

      What kind of fitter are you using? How big is the tank? what kind of sand did you use? Did you rinse it? These are all factors to consider, And sometimes it takes longer,, depending upon how much sand was stirred up.

    • @ballbagchris6920
      @ballbagchris6920 4 місяці тому

      @@FatherFish it’s a 40 gal, hang on back filter, sand blasting sand and yes it was washed

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  4 місяці тому

      It can take up to 2 weeks to settle down.

  • @AquaticDomain
    @AquaticDomain Рік тому +4

    I wish people would just come to your channel before buying their tanks. I know we live in a reactive society and this is just the way it is. When I go on FB people ask this same question over and over again and their told the same thing except what you explained. They’re told to do 50% water change or buy a UV sterilizer or spend more money on chemicals. Thank you for your knowledge and understanding

  • @RostovVlogs
    @RostovVlogs 2 місяці тому

    I just saw your channel a day back (April 14th) .
    I wish I saw these before.
    Am Aquarium Hobbyist from past 14 years.
    Right now I stopped my all works n checking for more Aquarium info from Father Fish ❤

  • @regosilver1147
    @regosilver1147 Рік тому +3

    Awesome amazing job with this video it’s sooo true 👍👍

  • @adrianojordao4634
    @adrianojordao4634 8 місяців тому +2

    I also found this channel 1 week ago.you are getting to my mind ;) I am hobiest for 20 years, have very good results with fish, medium results with plants, anubias live forever, but other fancy stuff not so much. You convince me try the next level. I will put the sand, and the leavs. And more diferent plants. I will reduce light to 6 hours. I will keep my old old filter (that i was thinking to replace is less and less powerfull with time) and i will reduce the volume of whater taken out to 20% keeping my usual 3 to 4 months gap interval. I think this are all correct mejures regarding your used method. Thank you for all the information. Sorry for the english. Also a clean the filter evry year or 2 years, probably will stop that untill it stops working.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  8 місяців тому +2

      Light should be 12/12 unless there is an algae problem Join me in the Shoal for more help. discord.gg/father-fish-shoal.

  • @Erick-th5uh
    @Erick-th5uh Рік тому +5

    Good morning father fish!! I have 5 gallon tank whit that problem, thank you for you advice, this weekend I gonna do a dirt 10 gallon ttank set up!!!! Is my first time to do it 😅 , please wish me luck 🍀 good bless you

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +4

      Wonderful Erik. Very important to watch some videos about set up dirted tank. Here is a playlist that will help you understand what to do.

  • @savagedialects
    @savagedialects Рік тому +3

    Your videos have absolutely changed my perspective. I have since added sand, and a load of dead stuff from our local lake. My fish are so happy, and the tank looks like it has been there for years. I do have some questions:
    I think I have some light version of "pee water". Should I had charcoal or will that disturb the bacteria within?
    My fish are not eating as they once did. Should I ignore this?
    Thank you for your insight!

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +4

      Charcoal will hurt nothing. the fish are eating naturally from the substrate.

  • @martysketcher6154
    @martysketcher6154 Рік тому +3

    Hi Father Fish,
    Thank you so much for all your videos! Absolutely amazing knowledge. I have a ten gallon planted tank with 2 salt and pepper Cory’s and 9 fancy guppies.
    The thing is, I currently have a gravel substrate. I know that you have said to cap with sand.
    What if I did this..
    put the fish in a temporary tank/bucket
    then drained their existing tank completely and saved that water
    then removed all the gravel from the now empty tank
    Make new substrate with the dirt and sand
    replanted the plants, refilled with the old water then re-introduced the fish.
    Would that work? Or potentially kill my fish?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      I would simply add an inch or 2 of sand to the existing tank. Buy another 10 (or larger?) and set it up deep substrate dirted

  • @AmitTheAquarists
    @AmitTheAquarists Рік тому +6

    Nice father fish!

  • @aihoang94
    @aihoang94 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy watching your video, I believe in the saying “with age come knowledge” always down to learn.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Cookies. I appreciate your kindness.

  • @KayGypsy630
    @KayGypsy630 4 місяці тому

    I will add sand and upgrade to a larger tank, thank you!

  • @MelodieRose727
    @MelodieRose727 7 місяців тому +2

    Gasp!! I did clutch my beads! How very dare. And then I take a look at the dirt and sand tanks I’ve set up with your advice… yep, clear as a sunny day.
    Boy I hope it’s ok to cap the gravel with sand. There’s some good bacteria and mulm in that gravel.

  • @aaronr5287
    @aaronr5287 Рік тому +3

    I am so sad I have to come back and watch this later. I'm having trouble with cloudy water. But, I must finish my homework. See you soon.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      That is fine. Feel free to contact me about your tank. Best: FATHER FISH SHOAL at Discord: discord.gg/yzCfH6P3

  • @georgesarris2285
    @georgesarris2285 8 місяців тому +1

    😮

  • @garymartz
    @garymartz 8 місяців тому +3

    the other day i watched one of your videos when you saif if a small fish dies just push it in tovthe sand. can you elaborate on this beuase after watching this video i would be a little hesitant.

  • @Iron-Claw-Tiger
    @Iron-Claw-Tiger Рік тому +1

    Beautiful tank at 11.25

  • @jodyrudd1831
    @jodyrudd1831 10 місяців тому +2

    No gravel here, just a naughty pleco digging into the substrate.

  • @tkaiser2086
    @tkaiser2086 Рік тому +2

    What’s your opinion on undergravel filters? I only use sponge filters now but I use to use undergravel filters.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +5

      I used them for many years. They are counter intuitive. Only when they become so clogged they can no longer allow flow do they become effective. That is when users break them down and clean them.

  • @erickborling1302
    @erickborling1302 7 місяців тому

    Yes. My filterless gravel tank is always a bit cloudy.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  7 місяців тому

      Add an inch of sand and it will clear up.

  • @dorisglecer4102
    @dorisglecer4102 3 місяці тому

    You are so funny but I love that you keep it real you tell it like it is and I absolutely adore straight to the chase no BSing around the truth absolutely yes I have gravel in my tank because when I set it up 2 years ago and thought I knew what I was doing because I had fish tanks growing up now I know better and I have to take my fish out and clean it put in the soil 1 inch put in the sand 2 inches plant a bunch of plants throw in the rocks put the fish back in make sure the heater is on 78 and my guppies will be happy love love love you

  • @AG-6969
    @AG-6969 Рік тому +3

    I have sand and under that dirt. About 3" to 4" inches. I find that too much left over food and a dirty sponge filter was causing my water to appear cloudy. I put a 1/4" sheet of dense filter cloth behind my sponge filter and it caught all the brown waste in the water and cleared up the tank. I also notice that because of the natural light my tank gets that green water can happen, I usually do a 20% water change to help with that. So I have sand, no gravel. lots of plants, wood, and a bio filter and I still get algae all the time and cloudy water on occasion.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +3

      your soil layer is much too deep. It is bleeding into the water column generating more nutrients than the plants can handle. You can add more sand. That will help.You truly need about 8" of sand. Do the best you can and really fill the tank with plants. You should be able to cut back on the water changes as things settle down.

    • @AG-6969
      @AG-6969 Рік тому

      @@FatherFish : I think i worded that confusingly. Total depth of substrate is 4 inches. About 3/4 inch of dirt, and then 3-4 inches of sand on top.

    • @janellestroschein9905
      @janellestroschein9905 Рік тому

      I like your advice, And Common sense approach!

  • @Getsitdone
    @Getsitdone Рік тому +1

    You are the best! Do we need an air stone and/or a filter in a father fish tank? Thanks

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      It helps with water circulation. I like sponge filters as a support system.

  • @MyDreamHobbies
    @MyDreamHobbies 10 місяців тому +3

    I have a nano tank, recently set up, the tank has potting soil at the bottom and only sand at the top... the sand cover is about 2+ inches. The plants are healthy, and the fishes are healthy, No Filter, No CO2, and No extra oxygen, but I am not getting crystal clear water. It's almost always cloudy. Please suggest a way out

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  10 місяців тому +2

      use a sponge filter or a hob with carbon

  • @robertflink8017
    @robertflink8017 3 місяці тому

    I added sand to my gravel it improved it

  • @marieclark7019
    @marieclark7019 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant I'm going to change my gravel and buy sand but I'm also wondering should I save myself some money and add sand to my gravel ??? Worth thinking about

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому

      Yes, of course. Your gravel contains microbes that should be preserved. Capping with sand will provide a rich and diverse environment.

  • @carolguzniczak6448
    @carolguzniczak6448 5 місяців тому +1

    Should I keep a light on the aquarium all the time

  • @acka.
    @acka. 10 місяців тому +2

    Hello Father Fish, i bought gravel thinking it would keep soil down in the same way as sand, and cannot return it. After more research I also bought the sand, and the tank is not set up yet. I was thinking of adding the gravel on top of the sand as decoration, but then I imagine the water would still pass through it and make it cloudy nonetheless? Is the only way to keep gravel to put it all the way under the sand? Is there any other way to use it without it having it go to waste?
    I will also not be adding a filter so I guess the water flow won't be as strong. Will gravel sitting at the top still whiten the water in this case? Thank you

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  10 місяців тому +3

      gravel as decor is fine

  • @andrewbalderama8846
    @andrewbalderama8846 10 місяців тому +1

    Ive been hooked on your videos since about a month ago! Sooo much good information!!! I have a question for you if you see this.
    When making a natural aquarium like you do can i use dirt/sand/rocks/ plants from the river to include water from the river itself or just leaves and sticks i find in the local river itself ? I was planning on starting another aquarium following your steps but wanting to use actual water and mud from the rover itself or is that not a good idea ? Any and all information is greatly appreciated 👍

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  10 місяців тому +1

      An all river material tank is perfect.

    • @andrewbalderama8846
      @andrewbalderama8846 10 місяців тому

      @FatherFish awesome ! You should make a video setting up an all river material tank 😉 👌 I appreciate your response and look forward to more of your videos ! My wife says I'm your number one UA-cam fan ha ha ha

  • @sarahbreisch4750
    @sarahbreisch4750 Рік тому +8

    Or, you don't have quite enough sand capping off the soil underneath! First week in our maiden voyage dirted tank, water was clear. second week, began to have a yellowish tinge but no smell, and the living things in the tank were doing fine. It seems that the substrate was settling and some soil had moved up a bit. we added another 1/2 inch of sand, and within 48 hours, the water was clear. did no water change.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +3

      Absolutely correct Sarah. Thank you for your insight.

    • @sarahbreisch4750
      @sarahbreisch4750 Рік тому

      @@FatherFish Thank you for your teaching. Couldn't have done without.

    • @Lardothefox
      @Lardothefox Рік тому +1

      The color might have been tannins from the organics in the soil

  • @joeramos9553
    @joeramos9553 5 місяців тому +1

    Hello father fish I was curious if would possibly know if the same planted setup would work with a turtle as well? Love your videos. I'm getting back into fish keeping because of you! Makes so much sense why the weekly water changes with just sand don't work and lost my confidence when my fish died.

  • @CT-vl3iu
    @CT-vl3iu 9 днів тому

    ...sometimes some types of fish also create cloudy tanks..they forage and disturb the bottom of the tank ..take mouthfuls and release this in the middle of the tank..Gold fish do this and so many others

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  8 днів тому

      But never in a deep substrate.

  • @jamesnance9728
    @jamesnance9728 Рік тому +1

    Hey Father Fish, question I have a deep sand bed with Pothus plants floating at the top with young 1.5 - 3 inch South American Cichlids. It's been 2-3 months and it seems like they're not growing. They are active so my question is, can I start feeding them more heavily and do a 25% water change daily to expedite their growth? Thanks

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      Yes James. You can do that. Growing slowly is better than fast growth. They will live longer and be healthier with slow growth.

  • @balakrishnamaganti4428
    @balakrishnamaganti4428 Рік тому +1

    I just found these great informative videos with science 👍 is great to listen and understand.

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +2

      Glad you like them bala! Join us at FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord for more conversation. discord.gg/2PB236za

    • @balakrishnamaganti4428
      @balakrishnamaganti4428 Рік тому

      @@FatherFish done thank you for invite

  • @fanyoktavia1703
    @fanyoktavia1703 10 місяців тому +1

    i just switch overflow filter from my stable aquarium. within hour the water start clearing,.
    Oh... sand, thats exacly what is in my overflow tank. gravel + sand to lock any fine material

  • @animegod1714
    @animegod1714 Рік тому +1

    I am planning kn setting up a 20 gallon long deep substrate tank with no filter. How deep should my substrate be? Also how high is the tank behind you?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      anime, here are some videos that will help you learn how to set up the FATHER FISH DEEP SUBSTRATE living aquarium. ua-cam.com/video/KBCyRSgfMTg/v-deo.html
      Do not try to do this until you have learned how to do it.

  • @morningmorning4479
    @morningmorning4479 4 місяці тому

    My first new tank and I did it just like you said
    My tank is milky

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  4 місяці тому

      Join us in the Shoal to solve your problem. GO++TO www.fatherfish.fish and click on the Discord banner

  • @robnero9196
    @robnero9196 Рік тому +1

    Father Fish what are your thoughts about filterless fish tanks?

    • @FatherFish
      @FatherFish  Рік тому +1

      Most of my tanks have no filter.

  • @zaklinacz70
    @zaklinacz70 21 день тому

    sub is a must for me dear Father Fish - Greetings from Ireland:)