From Aquarium Plants to Seahorses: See Where Father Fish Goes Today!

In this Father Fish video, he explains how plants thrive in a seasoned aquarium. The plant showcased is Anubias. Other aquarium plants, like Amazon Sword and Vallisneria are more suited to beginning aquariums. He emphasizes if the Anubias is planted in a new aquarium , there is not enough nutrients in the fish tank to sustain the plant as the Anubias plant gets its nutrients from the water column.

Later, the video shifts focus to seahorses, where he makes a fascinating observation: seahorses are not true fish, based on their unique anatomical structure. Unlike typical fish, seahorses have a rigid, bony exoskeleton, lack scales, and swim upright using dorsal fins rather than tails for propulsion. This unusual form and function challenge conventional fish classification. Father Fish argues that while seahorses are categorized as fish scientifically, their physiology sets them apart so significantly that they deserve distinct consideration.

Throughout, the video blends practical aquarium advice with thought-provoking insights into marine biology, encouraging viewers to think more deeply about both plant care and aquatic life classification. It’s an engaging mix of hands-on guidance and philosophical reflection on the diversity of life underwater and the role plants play.

Who is Father Fish?

Louis Foxwell, known on YouTube as Father Fish, is an old-time fish keeper with 70 years of experience. His simple, easy, and guaranteed methods insure healthy, happy tropical fish in your aquarium.

Lou adopted the role of Father Fish many years ago when he opened a tropical fish store as a retirement business. Prior to this, he served as a missionary for 25 years, following in his father's footsteps by ministering to a congregation of deaf worshipers. Lou fondly recalls his grandmother in Berlin, Germany, who inspired his love for fish keeping as a child.

As a founder and original board member of the National Aquarium, Lou played a significant role in its development, serving as chair of the Community Relations Committee and participating in the Search Committees. With extensive experience across nearly every level of the fish industry, Father Fish offers a wealth of knowledge and products, including plants, soil supplements, and more, to enhance your aquarium experience.

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