Aquariums and Fish Tanks by Father Fish | What You Missed

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• Tuesday Chum 6/16/26 Your Fish Tank Cannot Fail! 17.06.2026 1ч 7мин

  Father Fish reaffirms that there is a way for the beginner aquarist to not fail. Your first tank setup need not end up with dead fish. It is a simple process! He address TDS, Eels and Guppy line breeding. Very interesting Chum!   #fatherfish #fatherfishmethod #aquarium #fishtank #fishtanksetup #beginneraquarium #guppies #guppylinebreeding #TDS #guppy
• One More Question 17.06.2026 5мин

  In this episode of What You Missed, a simple newspaper delivery leads to a bigger question: How do we know what to believe? From social media hoaxes and sensational online videos to a grandson who couldn't identify a newspaper during Grandpa's Guessing Game, this episode explores how we consume information in a world where news is everywhere but truth still requires effort.   #WhatYouMissedPodcast#OneMoreQuestion#ThinkForYourself#TruthMatters#CriticalThinking#MediaLiteracy#LifeLessons#Newspaper#Nostalgia#StorytellingPodcast
• Tuesday Chum 6-09-2026: The World Beneath the Water 12.06.2026 1ч 15мин

  In Episode 47, Father Fish celebrates the launch of The Natural Aquarium and shares the philosophy behind the Father Fish Method. From biodiversity and microorganisms to personal stories of loss, healing, and community, this episode explores how natural aquariums reconnect us with the real world and the wisdom of nature     #FatherFish #NaturalAquarium #Episode47 #FishKeeping #Aquascaping #PlantedTank #AquariumPodcast #NatureKnowsBest #AquariumEcology #BackToNature #TheNaturalAquarium #AquariumCommunity #FreshwaterAquarium #FatherFishMethod #NatureInspired   
• It's The Small Things 11.06.2026 4мин

  When going through life it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and overlook the small things and when we do what are we missing out on? This episode of what you missed takes a look at just that. #WhatYouMissedPodcast#PayingAttention#TheLittleThings#QualityMatters#Craftsmanship#LifeLessons#SimplePleasures#MadeWithLove#FamilyStories#Nostalgia
• What Convenience Costs Us 04.06.2026 7мин

  Convenience has transformed modern life, giving us instant access to food, information, and entertainment. But every convenience comes with a trade-off. In this episode, we explore what we've gained, what we've lost, and what's quietly been left behind along the way.   #convenience #technology #anticipation #reflection #philosophy #personalgrowth #society #psychology #convenience #fastfood #microwave #doordash #cellphone #smartphone #iphone #mcdonalds #gps #amazon   
• Tuesday Chum 6-2-2026 03.06.2026 1ч 4мин

  Father Fish talks about resurrection jars, breeding bettas, why algae and killing algae and cichlids.   #fatherfish #fatherfishpodcast #bettas #breedingbettas #algae #cichlids
• The Gift of Boredom 29.05.2026 5мин

  We’ve lost the power of boredom, the space where groundbreaking ideas and imagination are born. Rediscover the forgotten art of doing nothing and let your mind wander.
• Tuesday Chum 5-26-2026 28.05.2026 39мин

  Father Fish discusses TDS indepth and the natural aquarium.   #fatherfish #fatherfishmethod #tds #naturalaquarium
• Breeding Guppies 23.05.2026 6мин

  Unlock the secrets to guppy breeding. Learn how to separate males and females, develop unique characteristics and create never-before-seen fish. Listen to Father Fish and be amazed at what you can do with guppies.   #fatherfish #fatherfishmethod #guppy #guppybreeding #selectivebreeding #bubbleguppies
• Changing Water and Feeding Fish! 22.05.2026 6мин

  Changing water is misunderstood. It should be done when it is necessary and not when it is not necessary. How do you know the difference? Father Fish explains this and the problem of feeding fish by feeding the food web.   #fatherfish #waterchange #nowaterchange #feedingfish #aquarium #fishtank    
• Cycling Begins the Minute You Add Water 22.05.2026 8мин

  Discover how misunderstood the concept of cycling your fish tank really is. In this video, Father Fish explains why your aquarium starts cycling the moment you add water and why the traditional idea of waiting weeks before adding fish is often misunderstood. He shares how a planted aquarium, deep substrate, beneficial bacteria, and balanced stocking work together to create a healthy, stable ecosystem. Learn why adding fish gradually, using live plants, maintaining biodiversity, and supporting natural biofiltration are the real keys to long-term aquarium success. Father Fish discusses fish-in cycling, natural aquarium methods, low-tech planted tanks, aquarium startup mistakes, and how the nitrogen cycle actually works inside a living ecosystem rather than a sterile tank. His method focuses on deep sand beds, mulm, detritus, microbial life, and ecosystem balance rather than relying only on bottled bacteria or constant water testing.   #fatherfish #nitrogencycle #fish #aquarium #fishtanksetup #aquariumplants #plantedaquarium #fishfood #ecosystem #fishtank
• How and Why Do Fish Die? 18.03.2026 12мин

  Fish do not die from old age. Fish die from several different reasons. First your fish die in your average aquarium and here's why: Your average fish tank has gravel substrate, fake plants, fish with ich and non-nutritional dry fish food. This is a ''Death Tank!" Stop Killing Your Fish! Secondly, fish die from diseases in captivity they are immune from in the wild. As well as, red algae which is a bacteria caused by oxygen deprivation due to a overwhelming amount of nutrients dumped into the water. Third, small fish are eaten by big fish. The biggest fish are eaten by the littlest parasite. The parasite doesn't mean to kill its host, out in the wild, this doesn't happen. Fourth, fishermen catch them. Father Fish has the solution to the aquarium side of each of these problems, except for the fourth one! #fish #aquarium #fishtank #fatherfish #substrate #fakeplants #ich #ick #redalgae #foodweb #plantedaquarium #plantedtank
• Increase Aquarium Plant Growth | Decrease Ammonia With Leaves 09.03.2026 8мин

  Dead leaves in your aquarium?? Yes, put dead leaves in your aquarium. Dead leaves build organics. First, basically, you are using dead dry tree leaves. If you use leaves from a variety of trees, i.e. oak, ash, pine, all at once, then you will have the most success as the leaves will break down at different rates and these organics each release different nutrients into your fish tank. Secondly, if you are setting up a fish tank for the first time, your tank needs these organics in the top layer of the substrate. Many people chop the leaves or use leaf mulch to meet this requirement. Aqua Preta works hand in hand with the dead leaves to keep the aquarium healthy and stabilizing the water column. The Aqua Preta has buffers which buffer against the water becoming to acidic. Organics need to be consumed before water becomes acidic. What we are doing is organic farming in a fish tank. The nitrogen cycle is complete the moment you add plants. Why? Because the plants use ammonia (organics at work). If you have a test kit, you may find ammonia that's because the plants haven't taken it up yet. If you have a natural aquarium you need to throw that test kit away. Organics from dried leaves in your fish tank release nutrients and become organics. No special fertilizer, minerals or nutrients are needed. Your aquarium reaches stasis on its own. Its all natural. Just watch your fish...   #aquapreta #leaflitter #FishTank #Aquascaping #PlantedTank #AquariumHobby #fatherfish #AquariumSetup #aquarium #naturalaquarium #aquariumplants #plantedaquarium
• Real vs Fake: Do Not Use Fake Substrate!! 24.02.2026 7мин

  In this video, Father Fish has a simple message: soil is life. Healthy, living soil is full of microorganisms that support balance and growth, both in nature and inside an aquarium. When real soil is used in a fish tank, it introduces beneficial life that helps create a stable, thriving ecosystem. Unlike artificial substrates or “fake dirt,” which can break down into muddy waste over time, natural soil continues to function and support life for years. In long‑established aquariums, the soil layer slowly changes, pushing sand upward and accumulating organic material. After several years, the substrate may need cleaning—much like a natural pond that gradually fills in with sediment. Soil is not just decoration; it is a living foundation that sustains aquatic health and mirrors the natural processes that support life on Earth. #aquariumsoil, #livingsoil #FatherFishmethod #naturalaquarium #dirtedtank #aquariumsubstrate #beneficialbacteria #micro‑organisms #plantedaquarium #ecosystem #biologicalfiltration  #aquascaping #soilnutrients #AquariumTips #FishKeeping101 #fatherfish #aquarium #fishtank #NaturalAquarium #AquariumEducation #FishCare #AquariumLife #aquariumdirt #aquariumsand #aquariumecology
• What Is A Nature Aquarium?? 23.02.2026 6мин

  A nature aquarium is amazing. The nature aquarium does not exist in a sterile aquarium, the nature aquarium, according to Father Fish, is a natural aquarium that mirrors nature. Nature can be both violent and peaceful. Nature can be both destructive and creative. Nature is all around us! Nature in our aquariums is no different; plants grow,your aquarium fish eat plants or each other, they then feed the microfauna which then adds the nutrients to the substrate which the plants use for fertilizer and the cycle replays it self again and again. So just as the 'real' world lives the cycle of life so does the planted aquarium become a nature aquarium as it matures and the cycle of life grows within.  #natureaquarium #naturalaquarium #fatherfish #aquarium #fishtank #microfauna #substrato #aquariumfish
• What Do My Plants Need?? 17.02.2026 7мин

  This video explains how to build a healthy, natural aquarium using the simple and proven Father Fish method. The focus is on creating balance, instead of constantly fixing problems, and this takes time. A successful planted tank starts with good substrate that contains nutrients which will last for years. The problem with using aquarium fertilizers, as opposed to this substrate, is that the are not beneficial in the long run. They cause the wrong type of growth; leaves and fruit, for example, not roots. Bacteria, also, assists plants in growing. Using ferts, on your aquarium plants, block this process, while good substrate, Aqua Preta Supplement, assists. By prioritizing a nutrient rich substrate, aquarist can develop a resilient, low-maintenance aquarium that mirrors nature and supports healthier aquarium fish and plants over time. #aquarium #fishtank #fatherfish #plantedaquarium #plantedtank #fatherfishmethod #naturalaquarium #aquapreta #bacteria #nutrients #aquariumfertilizer #aquariumplants
• If You Scoop Up Pond Water, Do You Scoop Parasites Too??? 15.02.2026 7мин

  Parasites are everywhere and they are especially found in water. Ponds are full of parasites also known as microfauna. There are roughly 100,00 species of microfauna. A few examples of microfauna are: Ameba, Paramecium, Nematodes, Daphnia and Moina. When you have biodiversity in your aquarium, the good parasites control the dangerous pathogens. A good example of this is the ich parasite. If you have microfauna in your aquarium, ich will usually not be a problem. So travel with Father Fish as he explains that scooping parasites with pond water brings interesting results. #parasites #pond #fatherfish #microfauna #bacteria #biodiversity #ick #ich #aquarium #fishtank #fishaquarium #fishkeeping
• Do Nothing and Your Tank Will Thrive! 08.02.2026 11мин

  In this YouTube video about the Unwritten Contract between you and Nature, Father Fish explores the delicate balance between humans and nature in maintaining an aquarium ecosystem. He highlights the unspoken agreement where humans provide the setup – aquarium, soil, sand, plants, water, and fish – while nature sustains life with minimal interference. Father Fish emphasizes the importance of understanding this symbiotic relationship, allowing nature to thrive autonomously within the aquarium environment. By honoring this unwritten contract, enthusiasts can witness the beauty of a naturally flourishing aquatic ecosystem, showcasing the marvels of nature's resilience and harmony within confined spaces.  #aquarium #fishtank
• Clean Aquariums Kill Fish 07.02.2026 26мин

  A clean tank can not support life. A balanced tank allows waste to be used to feed microscopic life. Without microscopic life everything in the tank will die. Father Fish explains the distinction between Natural and Hi-Tech sterile aquarium setups. Natural setups use dirted substrates and aquarium plants for a balanced ecosystem. Hi-Tech aquariums involve technology like CO2 injection, high-intensity lighting, and nutrient dosing for optimal plant growth. Father Fish emphasizes the importance of choosing aquarium systems that mirror Nature.
• You Won't Believe What Aquariums Reveal! 29.01.2026 9мин

  Watch as a pastor-turned-hobbyist reveals the astonishing secret behind why aquariums make us feel calm, whole, and alive. What starts as a nostalgic story about high school friends and tropical fish becomes a powerful, faith-infused lesson on belonging. Father Fish argues that watching healthy fish and plants isn’t just relaxing—it’s a window into creation, a living proof that harmony and life can exist amid chaos. This talk flips common aquarium advice into a spiritual metaphor: nature shows us how to be rooted, confident, and at peace. Expect surprising claims about violence, wholeness, and how tiny ecosystems teach us to reject what’s “unnatural.” Whether you keep fish or simply crave meaning, this video promises an emotional, provocative reframing of an ordinary hobby into a guide for life. Hit play and prepare to see your fish tank—and your world—in a radically new way today and forever.