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"The Tint" Special Edition with Jen Williams: Exciting developments in the aquascaping contest world! Nov 23, 2021

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Yes, it's true! We're super excited about some incredible developments in the world of aquascaping contests! Several of the top-ranked aquariums in the 2021 AGA contest were amazing NATURAL aquariums, including two of our "family" members- Jen Williams, and "Team Tannin" guy Alex Francqui! Aquariums that embraced a "functional aesthetic" mindset! We talk about her tank, North American Native fishes, the contest scene and the "mental shift" that is occurring in the hobby!

Throwing more light on blackwater! Nov 19, 2021

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Water- specifically blackwater- is fundamental to a lot of the work we do. Yet, there is so much confusion out there about how water conditions are created in Nature, and how we can replicate the processes which create these water conditions in our aquariums!

The “Nutritional Dynamic” of Botanical-Style Aquariums Nov 17, 2021

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We’ve talked about some interesting concepts over the years, but few are as potentially important to us botanical-style aquarium geeks as the idea of our tanks cultivating natural foods for our fishes. Let’s look again at the ridiculous simplicity of this idea, and the benefits it brings us!

The hobby is easy, right? Nov 11, 2021

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Okay, this one might be tough to listen to for some. Let’s face it: The aquarium hobby, while not difficult- isn’t “easy.” It shouldn’t be! We’re taking on the responsibility of caring for live animals. We can’t dumb this stuff down. We need to learn some fundamentals. And those of us in the industry, or content creators, need to level up our game. We’ve got this…

Accumulating Botanicals- And Mental Toughness! Nov 09, 2021

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The idea of terrestrial materials accumulating in your aquarium is fundamental to our practice. It literally builds up the biome of our aquariums. Letting this happen is a tough mental shift to make- but an essential one.

The Benefits of Disruption? Nov 06, 2021

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The “D word!” A bad thing? Or just another phenomenon which our fishes have adapted to work with. I’m thinking that a little disruption in our tanks from time to time isn’t such a bad thing. It might even be a benefit!

Pushing Through Nov 01, 2021

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Sometimes, the most challenging aspects of trying different approaches to aquarium keeping are mental. They task us to accept stuff which likely freaks out 90% of the aquarium world. The challenge- as we see it- is to push through.

The Dynamics of “The Urban Igapo” Oct 29, 2021

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Perhaps no idea we’ve discussed here in the past few years has created so much interest- and confusion- as the “Urban Igapo” it’s a dynamic, radical departure from what we are all familiar with- and that’s part of the appeal! A chance to learn about a unique transitional habitat, and an opportunity to make mental shifts which will enhance your hobby experience!

Yeah, THOSE people! Oct 26, 2021

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WARNING: This podcast may piss you off. It’s my opinion- and I’m quite opinionated- that there are some personality types who you need to be on the alert for in the hobby. People who will bring you down- because that’s what they do best. No sugar coating here! We need to talk about this!

Susceptible to manipulation…” Oct 24, 2021

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Botanicals have a surprising capability to alter the aquatic environments in which they are placed. How capable? It varies. There is a lot of misunderstanding about what botanicals can and cannot do.let’s give a little time to this topic today!

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