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.

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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

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.

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