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We DO “dream in water…” Jun 25, 2022

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We’ve been obsessed with botanical method aquariums for decades. We’re collectively, as a hobby, advancing the study of these aquariums more than ever. Yet, a lot of people will ask “Why do you do this stuff?” Today, a simple bunch of talking points for you to share with others when asked this question. Or, perhaps it’s the push that YOU need to try one?

“Weird” done well… Jun 17, 2022

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As everyone gets ready to enter those international aquascaping contests, or to contemplate what they’ll do next year, it’s time for me to get on my soap box and trash conventionality- again. Time to urge you to act on the craziest of the ideas floating around in your head. Time for “weird”- done well!

How Soon is "NOW?" Jun 15, 2022

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When does a botanical method aquarium reach a "finish line?" When does it start looking "mature?" Why do hobbyists even ask this question? We spend a lot of time pondering when our tanks will hit some magical point where they have "arrived." I think that we need to focus on a different part of the equation here...

Before you hit “return”: The importance of being thoughtful in online discourse! Jun 13, 2022

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Ever gotten into one of those online disagreements about some hobby topic? Was it an all-day, tit-for-tat drag- out? A thoughtful debate? Was it just plain nasty? And did it even matter? Here’s a story from one of my “online discussions” that may make you chill a bit.. or not.

Living color… Jun 12, 2022

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Perhaps in no other aquarium hobby speciality other than the botanical method do we even think much about the color of the water in our tanks. And that means accepting not only a different function- but different aesthetics…

Why you should be playing with “alternative substrates” in your aquariums… Jun 09, 2022

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Utilizing different materials in our substrates is a “foundational approach to botanical method aquariums.. we need to keep working with them and pushing the limits!

“The Light Stuff…” Jun 08, 2022

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We don’t talk enough about light and it’s importance to our aquariums. And, although we’ve shared a lot of planted botanical method aquariums with plants, there is still a lot of confusion and trepidation about keeping plants in tinted, botanical method aquariums…Let’s talk about light, plants, and botanicals!

Leaves..Again! Jun 07, 2022

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Yeah, we’re talking about leaf litter in the aquarium yet again. Why? Because there’s a bit too much talk lately about leaves as “set pieces” for creating “cool looking aquascapes!” And that is selling them sooo short- missing all of the ecological benefits of using leaves in aquariums. They’re not aquascaping props… they are a huge and important part of the ecological system in our tanks…

“Operating” your botanical method aquarium…. Jun 03, 2022

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We do a lot of things with our aquariums, but the idea of literally “operating” them to replicate seasonal and other changes which. Occur in the wild habitats is a fascinating one. What kinds of things can we “operate” in our tanks- and what will the positive impacts on our fishes be as a result?

The “art part” of the equation… Jun 02, 2022

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Botanical method aquariums are not a “style of aquascaping.” They are systems which utilize natural materials to foster functions similar to those which occur in wild aquatic habitats. They’re about ecology. Yet, they do have a certain “look”, right? Let’s talk a bit about the “art part” of the botanical method aquarium…

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