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Food production: The ultimate “collateral benefit” of the botanical-style aquarium? Jan 27, 2021

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We talk so much about functional aesthetics and the way the work in our botanical-style aquarium. Let’s look at the ultimate expression of this concept- supplemental food production!

U-turns, detours, and changes in direction. Jan 26, 2021

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Ever fee like you need to just change up what your doing? Take out some wood, add a plant- or just kill the whole project and start fresh? It’s okay. It’s powerful. Do what you love.

The same old song: The “universality” and “reliability” of botanical materials. Jan 25, 2021

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We receive a lot of questions asking stuff like, “What botanicals are appropriate for an aquarium intended to replicate_____?” The answer? In short, almost all of them! And the processes which govern their function in our tanks are the same everywhere on the planet- a fascinating thing, when you think about it, right?

Too much is never enough...or IS it? Jan 25, 2021

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We receive a lot of questions about how much botanical materials should be added to our aquariums, and how quickly. The answer is a tale of cadence, nuance, tempo, observation, and patience.

Edits, iterations, and big moves: Evolving your aquarium over time. Jan 22, 2021

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Ever want to try something new but are a bit put off by the process of starting 100% from scratch? You don’t have to. As always, if we observe how Nature evolves habitats, we find that the answers are right in front of us!

Look out below! Jan 21, 2021

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There’s more to aquarium substrates than sand or gravel.. well, there SHOULD be! Let’s talk about some ideas and how’s and why’s behind this idea!

What’s so funny about peace, love and tinted water? Jan 20, 2021

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There are some real mental shifts that we as botanical-style aquarists are asked to make. And they’re not all that bad, or difficult. We just have to look to Nature for the reassurance that we need!

Now the Future starts... The 2021 Preview with Scott and Johnny Jan 20, 2021

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As we kick of 2021, Scott and Johnny settle in for a special chat talking about what's new, what's cool, and what direction we think we're going this year! Lots of ideas, discussion, and philosophical rambling on botanical-style aquairums- from our slightly different perspective!

The sheer audacity of it all. Jan 19, 2021

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It’s amazing what we do as hobbyists. It takes a certain mindset to keep live tropical fishes in little glass boxes of water. It takes skill, dedication, and audacity. There are good and bad forms of audacity in this hobby- and a time to apply them.

Notes from The “Idea Shelf” Jan 19, 2021

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Every aquarist needs a little place where he or she can keep a few little tanks, play with some new ideas, and turn dreams into little realities. Enter the “idea shelf!”

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