The Tint

Latest Episodes:

The value of ideas. Jul 31, 2020

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Ideas are what drive the aquarium hobby. Ideas excite, educate, and inspire other hobbyists. However, when you don’t try to execute on them, they’re not all that useful, right? Time to execute on that idea that’s been percolating in your brain!

The fishes of our childhood. Jul 29, 2020

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There is something wonderful about the first dishes we kept as children. For many of us, they launched a lifelong love affair with the hobby. They bring a sense of nostalgia, fun, and comfort. They draw a direct line to our childhood- and to generations of hobbyists who came before us. This episode is an homage to a few of my “comfort fishes!”

I dare you Jul 29, 2020

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Sometimes, the hobby challenges you. Sometimes, we will challenge you. A story of education, hard knocks, and valuable - if not painful- realities.

The Tint special edition with George Farmer and Johnny Ciotti! Jul 23, 2020

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In this super special expanded edition of “The Tint”, we welcome back our fave aquascaper, George Farmer! We talk about his upcoming book, the state of the hobby, answer some listeners’ questions, and was philosophical! An episode packed with something for everyone!

“Green water”. Meets brown water! The idea of botanical- style fry rearing- revisited! Jul 21, 2020

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There is something irresistible about the idea of evolving old techniques! Remember when culturing “infusoria” was all the rage in fry rearing? How about an evolved version of the classical practice- with a “botanical” twist?

Why you won’t find everything on our website! Jul 21, 2020

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The most literal title yet.. and the most detailed answer we could give to this super commonly-asked question about Tannin Aquatics!

Evolution- a most important concept in the hobby Jul 21, 2020

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One of the great things about our hobby is how stuff builds on developments that occurred before.. evolution!

The hobby is pricy. Jul 16, 2020

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CONTROVERSY AHEAD! Yeah, the aquarium hobby is not the cheapest, fastest, easiest thing you can get into. Sure, there ARE some good ways to save money or do stuff easier. Yet, they carry a trade off... one which we might not like. Because the hobby is pricy.

A "Tint" Special Edition with "The Aquarium Guys!" Jul 14, 2020

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Every once in a while I get lucky- and this podcast was one of those. Not only did I get to spend some time with the "Aquarium Guys", whose fabulous podcast is a lot of fun- they actually produced it for me- which means the production quality is light years beyond anything that I could have done! Filled with fun conversation and humor- as well as some great ideas- you're gonna LOVE this one!

Transitioning to “The Tint”- Slowly! Jul 13, 2020

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Yeah, it’s been a while since we’ve touched on the “hows and why’s” of starting a transition to a botanical-style aquariums. Here ya go!