CREATING A NATURAL AQUARIUM Father Fish creates an aquarium that is fully natural. Father Fish guides you through establishing a planted aquarium that mimics the balance and beauty of nature. Discover the essential components: soil, water, plants, and living organisms, and understand how they interact to create a thriving aquatic environment. The video draws a parallel to nature’s way of developing life, explaining how similar principles apply to a healthy aquarium. Get practical tips on using backyard soil rich in microbes, capped with sand for both aesthetics and function. Learn the importance of incorporating live plants to kickstart natural processes and maintain balance. The video emphasizes the role of the aquarist as a gardener, nurturing a self-sustaining, vibrant ecosystem where fish and other organisms can thrive. This video promotes understanding your aquarium not as a sterile setup but as a living, tropical garden that requires thoughtful care. Embrace the philosophy of working with nature to cultivate a thriving planted aquarium. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Your Aquarium is a Brook 02:05 Creating a Natural Aquarium 03:05 The Process of Creating a Natural Aquarium 04:35 How Does Your Aquarium Become a Living Environment? 05:51 The Importance of Sand 06:36 On Being a Gardener 07:31 Sterile Death 08:56 A Living Home for your Fish 09:50 What is Next? Plants and Fish 11:32 Plants and Fish Need Each Other 12:16 Slow and Easy Does it. 13:07 Let it Become Itself 13:39 Your Tank is Growing Without Your Knowing 14:23 Nature Does Not Destroy Itself 15:03 Life and Death are the Process. 15:39 NO Ferts NO Chemicals 16:13 Nature At Work 16:56 Your Aquarium IS Nature at Work 17:41 The Miracle of Leaf Mulch 18:04 Years go By and Still Watching 18:21 Your Aquarium is Growing, Maturing Join this channel to get access to perks: Support me on Patreon FATHER FISH is an advocate for natural aquariums. His research over 25 years provides a wealth of information about the creation and maintenance of natural aquariums. On this channel you will find scientific research as well as personal testimonials by countless hobbyists who have applied the Father Fish System and are enjoying its amazing benefits. THE FATHER FISH SHOAL on Discord is a wonderful way to meet and make new fishy friends as well as get the help you need. 24/7 live on Discord: You can buy plants, soil supplement, leaf culture & more: For FF store links in other countries: Father Fish Facebook Page Buy Merch All clips and images are used for illustration purposes only. Venkat Mangudi John D Durrant Evan kevin lawlor Rvolf Per Carol Bassi (Nee McLaughlin) CzechUnderwater Alison McKellar @alisonmckellar CE Fish Essentials Peace Of Nature Patty’s Aquatics goldmouth100 Horst Dieter Coralust Reef Solutions WASABI Aquarium Channel DEV RAGESH Michael's Fish Room Living with Alyssa zechUnderwater #fatherfish #deepsubstrate #plantedaquarium #balancedaquarium #fishtube #foodweb #plantedtank #aquarium #aquariumfish #fishkeeping #ecosystem #education #deepsubstratetank #naturalaquarium #deepsubstratetank #naturalaquarium #plantedtank #fishtube #fishtank #fishkeeping #dirtedtank #walstad #foodweb #fishfood #naturalaquarium #deepsubstrateaquarium #balancedaquarium #selfsustainingaquarium #healthyaquarium #sandsubstrate #deepsubstrate #naturalsubstrate #naturalfishkeeping
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