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The”rock question” again! May 11, 2023

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Yeah, we get a lot of questions about rocks; specifically, what I don’t use them in most of my aquariums, and why we don’t offer them for sale at Tannin. Well, here’s the long and short answer… it’s a tale of amateur geology, ecology, and appropriateness. This should be interesting! (I hope)

“Opportunistic Habitats” May 11, 2023

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A tree falls in the tropical forest… and becomes a unique and productive part of the aquatic ecosystem which arises when the seasonal inundation occurs. Something to think about and be inspired by when creating your next aquarium!

How much of…What? The befits and pitfalls of “speculative biochemistry” May 09, 2023

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Dark, tinted water means….Well, what DOES it mean to your aquarium? Other than the fact that your water has a tint to it, it might not mean much. Yet, we in the hobby and industry tend to trade off of assumptions- all too often. Let’s look at the downside to assuming stuff about botanical method aquariums, and how we can do better!

Set and Forget? May 04, 2023

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There is a lot of confusion in the mainstream aquarium hobby about the long-term maintenance of botanical method aquariums. A certain pessimism or fear, which leads some to believe that these aquariums are teetering on the bring of failure, flirting with disaster. Must be all of those leaves and decomposing botanicals, right? The reality couldn't be more different: These tanks run remarkably stable, even when "benign neglected for periods of time. Why? Because they run on ecology!

A return to the flooded forest: A review of the “Urban Igapo” approach May 03, 2023

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Of all of the crazy ideas we floated around here over the years, none has seemed to capture our community’s attention as much as the “Urban Igapo” approach to recreating a seasonally flooded forest floor in the aquarium. By popular demand, todays podcast is a simple review of the approach and execution of this type of aquarium.

A “Shot across the bow..” May 03, 2023

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Our hobby speciality of botanical method aquariums is largely based upon our accepting the development of an ecology in our tanks. It requires some patience, study, and understanding. We as a hobby can’t keep “dumbing down” sometimes complex concepts in the hopes of “reaching more people”. We can do better.. to share and educate our fellow hobbyists. Here’s my challenge to you…

We “wood” eat it if we could! May 03, 2023

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Xylophagy- the consumption of wood by animals- is a fascinating process, long attributed to various Loricarridae. And interestingly, it’s a feeding strategy which seems to play right into our botanical method aquarium practices…

In the mix… Apr 27, 2023

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Substrate… is more than just the “bottom of the aquarium.” It’s a vital, highly diverse ecosystem within the aquarium- one which has profound impact. For decades, we’ve been just “mailing it in” and throwing sand or gravel on the bottom of our tanks, rather than creating more sophisticated, varied mixes of materials to facilitate biodiversity within our aquariums. Let’s change that.

Shattering a Botanical “Myth”- and Shaping The Future… Apr 19, 2023

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As I reemerge from my self-imposed “sabbatical”, I think it’s time to explore and shatter some emerging misconceptions in our hobby sector. Let’s tackle on of the biggest ones right here and now!

It’s all gonna be okay… With the amazing Jennifer Williams! Mar 17, 2023

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Everyone’s fave aquarist- the amazing Jen Williams, stops by for another amazing visit! We talk about the hobby, life, what we’ve been up to- and how Scott got his groove back. And, as usual- Jen drops some awesomeness along the way!! A true “Tint” episode for the ages!

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