The Tint

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The allure of “throwback” consitions Aug 24, 2020

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There is something incredibly compelling about giving even domesticated fishes aquarium conditions which are similar to those which their wild brethren reside in. Let’s think about this idea some more!

Building a microcosm, starting from the bottom! Aug 21, 2020

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We’ve talked about substrates before, and how impactful they are on the overall aquatic ecosystem. Let’s dive deeper into the idea of creating dynamic, “bottom-centric” aquatic displays!

Common threads and functional aesthetics! Aug 18, 2020

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There is a sort of common thread among the biotope-inspired aquariums that we play with. There is so much to explore- so much to learn.. and a lot of fun to be had!

The Substrate you stick with... Aug 12, 2020

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With all of this botanical-style aquarium discussion, it's only natural that more questions would arise about our substrates, and their place in an aquarium containing aquatic plants..Let's chop it up a bit on the interesting topic of "CEC!"

A combination of elements Aug 11, 2020

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In nature, terrestrial and aquatic habitats merge- utilizing materials from both environments to create fascinating, rich ecosystems. This kind of “merger” is perfect for replication in aquariums, isn’t it? Yeah, it IS!

There’s beauty in the details Aug 11, 2020

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Today’s simple thought... spending time to take into account the details within our tanks is worth it! You gain new perspective and a different sense of how things work. Yeah, there’s beauty in the details!

Life in many levels Aug 07, 2020

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A quick thought- we should strive, in our botanical-style aquariums, to recruit and support a variety of life forms besides just the fishes- ranging from microorganisms to small crustaceans, to aquatic insects...life, on many levels.

The Tint: Deep Thoughts with Scott and Johnny Aug 06, 2020

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In this installment, Scott Fellman and Johnny Ciotti discuss some of the finer points of the botnaical-style aquarium, it's nuances, differences, and the philosophy behind it. We talk about practicality, management, expectations, and authenticity. And we answer some of YOUR questions, too! Despite a few tech glitches, this episode has a little something for everyone who's into "The Tint!"

An idea that’s been floating around in my head... Aug 05, 2020

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“Floating leaf litter banks?!?” Yup. Talk about an unusual habitat to replicate in your aquarium! This one’s right up our proverbial alley, so to speak. I’ll fill you in on the details of this cool natural feature, and drop a few ideas how to accomplish this in your own aquarium!

The waiting game.., part of the journey. Aug 03, 2020

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Botanical style aquariums are different. They don’t look their best right after they’re set up. In fact, they don’t look good in a week- or even 6 weeks. Nope, they take months to reach their aesthetic and functional “prime.” A different sort of dynamic- an amazing one- dictates by the steady hand of Nature.

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