Bring real ecosystems back to home aquariums — support Father Fish by sharing our methods, joining our community, and keeping the natural aquarium tradition alive.
🌿 Welcome to the Father Fish Directory – Your one-stop hub for all things Father Fish
🎥 How to Set Up a Natural Aquarium – Step-by-Step Video
Watch Father Fish walk you through building a balanced, low-maintenance natural aquarium from scratch. In this video, you’ll learn exactly how to layer your substrate, choose and plant your greenery, add fish, and create a thriving ecosystem — all without chemicals or CO₂. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a simple, beautiful tank the Father Fish way.
🪴 Step-by-Step Natural Aquarium Guide
Follow the Father Fish Method from substrate layers to planting and stocking. simple, beginner-friendly steps to build a balanced tank with no CO₂ and no chemicals. includes a free printable info sheet.
📖 The Natural Aquarium: A Complete Guide (E-Book)
Learn the full Father Fish Method with our complete digital guide to building and maintaining a natural aquarium. This eBook covers everything — from preparing your deep substrate to stocking fish — using 100% natural, low-maintenance techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned aquarists who want to create a thriving underwater ecosystem without chemicals or CO₂.
💬 Join the Father Fish Discord
Be part of our friendly, passionate aquarium community! On the Father Fish Discord, you can ask questions, share your tank photos, get advice from other hobbyists, and connect directly with Father Fish supporters worldwide. Whether you’re just starting your first tank or you’re an experienced aquarist, this is the perfect place to learn, share, and make fishkeeping friends.
🛒 Shop the Father Fish Store
Find everything you need for your natural aquarium in one place — live plants, aquarium equipment, hardscape, and more! Every product follows the Father Fish Method, so you can build a healthy, balanced tank without chemicals or CO₂. Fast shipping, healthy plants, and expert support with every order.
🏪 Visit Our Salisbury Store
Stop by our Father Fish retail store in Salisbury, Maryland, to see our live plants, aquariums, and natural tank setups in person. Chat with our team, get expert advice, and hand-pick the perfect plants or hardscape for your aquarium. Experience the Father Fish Method up close and take your tank to the next level.
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Ive never succeeded at planted tanks. Tried everything from aquasoil to high lights ferts and co2. Thanks to you i have my healthiest tank of my life by following your most basic advice. Inch of potting soil, 2 inches of sand, and a heater is the only thing plugged in. No filter or water changes. Zero algae and fish are thriving and breeding. I have a lot of riparium plants growing out above the tank also. So thanks! Your advice helped me and my animals
This man is the God father of the fresh water aquariums
Thank you father fish! You are a living library for fish keepers around the world. Only if I had learned about you years ago, I’d have saved lot of money, time, patience, energy, resources and sanity! Glad to have found you now!
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