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Not in too deep.. the allure of shallow stream habitats... Oct 28, 2019

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Streams are amazing subjects for aquariums.. particularly for small aquariums... with botanicals, leaves, and.. well you know what I mean!

On the hunt... Oct 27, 2019

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We’ve all got that ONE fish that obsesses us; haunts us- keeps us searching the Local fish stores, club auctions, etc. once in a while, we find it in the most unlikely of places; we score our dream fish.. and we know it’s all because we never gave up the hunt...

Getting away with it... Oct 26, 2019

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We've all taken a few hobby shortcuts. You know, done a few things that we knew better than to try...Tempting fate in the process. And sometimes, we get away with them. Other times, the consequences of these "cheats" are immediate and painful. We often learn the hard way...And its sometimes just as painful to wean ourselves off of 'cheating" as it is when we suffer the fate which meets us when we try to "get away with it."

Water quality and the botanical-style aquarium: Practices, potential...and speculation. Oct 26, 2019

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How do aquariums filled with leaves and seed pods and all that decomposing stuff stay healthy and functioning for long periods of time? What gives?

Mad about... Magnolia! Oct 24, 2019

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One of the most popular leaves we offer- and perhaps one of the most frustrating- is Magnolia. Hers a little more in-depth look at this alluring leaf and the ins and outs of its use in our aquariums.

Are you up to the challenge? Oct 24, 2019

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With all of the unique aspects of botanical style aquariums- perhaps none are as fascinating as the mental shifts that we have to make in order to be successful with them...are you up to the challenge?

Nature’s “Operating System” Oct 22, 2019

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Nature constantly consumes and replenishes. And, as aquarists- we can easily replicate such processes in our tanks... by embracing the concepts of change and consistency simultaneously... By mastering Natures “operating system.”

Homage to an old (botanical) friend... Oct 20, 2019

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Is there a more “functionally aesthetic” botanical than the Cariniana pod? I don’t think so! Let’s just look at this one more closely, to give you some good info and clear up a few misunderstandings about this one!

The “Tinter’s Palette...” Oct 20, 2019

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Everyone ask me how to get a deep dark color in their water.. really! Like, what materials or tricks do I use. There are no secrets here- so I share with you my fave botanical choices to help achieve a nice color in your blackwater aquarium!

Going, going...Gone Oct 18, 2019

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We’ve all experienced this.. ever had a fish which simply “vanished?” I mean, right there in your tank, happily eating and swimming around one day- gone the next? Why is this? What happens.. up for a good mystery???

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