Changing Water and Feeding Fish - The Right Way

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. Lou Foxwell, known as Father Fish, is a pioneer of natural aquarium keeping and the creator of the Father Fish Method. His approach to planted aquariums focuses on building balanced, self-sustaining ecosystems using soil substrates, natural processes, and minimal maintenance. The Father Fish Method draws inspiration from the Walstad Method and the natural aquarium philosophy of Takashi Amano. Before entering the aquarium industry, Lou spent 25 years as a missionary, serving a congregation of deaf worshipers. He later opened a tropical fish store, where he adopted the role of Father Fish. His passion for fishkeeping began in childhood, inspired by his grandmother from Berlin, Germany. He went on to become a founder and original board member of the National Aquarium, where he helped shape its early development and leadership. With decades of experience across the fishkeeping world, Father Fish shares practical knowledge on planted aquariums, dirt substrate systems, and natural ecosystem balance. He also provides plants, soil supplements, and tools to help hobbyists create thriving aquariums with less effort and fewer water changes. Helpful Links: Join the Father Fish Shoal Discord channel. It’s a wonderful community to learn & grow. https://discord.gg/father-fish-shoal Official Father Fish Merch at https://father-fish-official-merch.printify.me We have t-shirts, hats, bags, and much more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yczBK9HleS-HOFFHtM5Wg/join Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25478137 For sales of plants, fish, supplies and more go to https://father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com/ Father Fish Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/3244678768912659/ All clips and images are used for illustration purposes only.