The NATURAL AQUARIUM is a complete guide for the beginner and the experienced fishkeeper. It's authors include lab technicians, researchers, editors, and graphic designers who worked together for more than 2 years to create a scientific study written for the hobbyist. They studied the natural world in a fish tank applying principles known as the Father Fish system. With this approach to fish keeping brand new hobbyists do not fail in their desire to create a stable, enjoyable aquarium with healthy fish and plants. The Natural Aquarium offers the hobbyist a simple system based on the natural world. It breaks all the rules. No more chemicals. No more fake foods. No more expensive equipment,. No more routine water changes. No more stress and no more failure. Hobbyists can now bring the natural world into their homes and observe nature as it builds a healthy, stable environment. The NATURAL AQUARIUM can be bought from the Father Fish Store for a pre availability discount of 10% at https://father-fish-aquarium.myshopify.com . It will be available from major book outlets, such as Amazon and Barnes and Nobel in the US and the EU in 2-3 weeks. 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. #naturalaquarium #fatherfish #aquascaping #aquariumtips #fishkeeping #ecology #resurrectionjar #leaflitter #substrate #walstadmethod