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Curator. Botanical Method Aquarium Geek. Reefer. They’re All Sort of The Same! Jul 11, 2026

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One of the central ideas behind botanical method aquariums is that the aquarium itself becomes the “filter.” Hers a fresh look at this idea, and why you might actually have more in common with a reef aquarist than your “ run-of-the-mill” freshwater aquarist!

It Must be the Water!! Jul 07, 2026

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A little discussion about water quality, pH and other water manipulation frontiers in the botanical method aquarium!

The Hobby is not THAT difficult. But it’s not simple. Jul 06, 2026

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Today is one of those days that I just need to rent a bit. We-especially content creators- have a responsibility to share deeper information instead of drivel. There, I said it. 😆

Any Way You Want It Jul 04, 2026

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We all enjoy the aquarium hobby for different reasons t reasons. It took me decades to realize this- and when I did, everything got a whole lot more fun!

Slipping Through The Seasons… Jul 04, 2026

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We set up aquariums to represent all sorts of natural habitats… Yet, we seldom see aquariums set up to replicate seasonal aspects of these habitats. Why not? I think the benefits of doing so would be incredible!

Terroir…Nature’s Secret? Or, The Key to EVERYTHING? Jun 26, 2026

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Wine has it. Coffee has it. Terroir- Environmental conditions- specifically soil and climate, which give grapes and coffee beans unique flavors and aromas. Does this same idea apply to the aquatic habitat which we admire- and to the botanical method aquariums that we create to replicate them? I think so!

Just Add Salt! Jun 25, 2026

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In this installment, another plea to get you to consider a botanical method BRACKISH WATER aquarium! A little rant about why most current brackish water aquarium ideas suck, and other stuff likely to piss you off!

Getting Away With It…Or Not! Jun 25, 2026

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The aquarium hobby is filled with risks. Aquarists who take calculated risks are often rewarded, and those who flagrantly ignore Nature’s laws get spanked.. sometimes!

The thrill of doing…Nothing! Jun 24, 2026

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Welcome back to The Tint podcast! Let’s ease back into things with a little discussion about something I’m really good at: Doing NOTHING when your tank doesn’t quite look the way you want, or as it’s evolving…Let’s get into this and celebrate patience and observation!

The continuing allure of “blackwater livebearers”- if they exist, that is! Jun 24, 2026

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Yeah, another obsession of mine... I’ve poured through scientific literature, hoping to find a live bearing fish which naturally comes from a blackwater habitat... and here are some of my top candidates! This was the last “Tannin aquatics”-branded episode of “The Tint”! My New “v2.0” episodes will drop soon! Enjoy!

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