Aquariums and Fish Tanks by Father Fish | What You Missed

If you asked me who raised me, I'd have to tell you about the tables. Some were covered with cards. Others with homemade meals, crossword puzzles, coffee cups, and conversation. Looking back, I realize those tables weren't just places where my family gathered—they were where I learned resilience, generosity, hospitality, and love. Maybe the people who shaped us the most never realized they were te...

What happens when meeting your first grandson opens a door you didn't even know was still closed? In this heartfelt episode of What You Missed, I share the story of traveling to meet my grandson, only to discover that the journey became much more than a family visit. Thirty years after watching my own baby struggle in the hospital, I found healing in the most unexpected place—a tiny boy who helped...

Fish tank water and water changes has become a matter of controversy. How do we keep aquarium water pure and healthy and avoid doing water changes? Are water changes even necessary? There is a simple rule: Make nature your partner. Going the industry way of dosing your pure, and healthy water with chemicals and other treatments will not only turn your pure, healthy aquarium water toxic, but it als...

Father Fish address the questions and concerns of listeners during his weekly broadcast.   #fatherfish #fatherfishmethod #fatherfishbook #naturalaquarium #plantedaquarium #aquariumplants #aquariumfish #fishtank @aquarium #fishtanksetup #beginneraquarium #fishtankmaintenance #waterchange #sandsubstrate

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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

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...

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 #Planted...

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

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 #microw...

Father Fish talks about resurrection jars, breeding bettas, why algae and killing algae and cichlids.   #fatherfish #fatherfishpodcast #bettas #breedingbettas #algae #cichlids

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Father Fish discusses TDS indepth and the natural aquarium.   #fatherfish #fatherfishmethod #tds #naturalaquarium

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 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    

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 ecosys...

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...

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...

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...

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 fee...

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 no...

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 ha...

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 unders...

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-intens...

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 ca...