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Moving forward boldly. Aug 05, 2019

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Our world is one of constant change. And just occasionally, breakthroughs are achieved. Botanical style aquariums are a literal “proving ground” for all sorts of cutting edge hobby ideas. Especially when we move forward...boldly.

A word to the unwise Aug 05, 2019

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Like any other aquarium, a botanical-style aquarium requires us to observe, understand, and maintain what we’ve created. We are very much creating a little “microcosm”, and need to respect the checks and balances which Nature imposes upon it.

The killifish conundrum Aug 04, 2019

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Killifishes are a large and diverse group of fishes. They’re super colorful, interesting, relatively easy to breed- and they come form all sorts of fascinating habitats ripe for replication in our aquariums! So what aren’t they more popular? I think I know why.. and how to fix this!

In a whole new light... Aug 03, 2019

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There is something special that occurs when you take a so-called “common” fish and provide it with conditions similar to those in which it’s evolved for eons.. in this episode, we discuss this simple concept, through some personal examples. Perhaps it’ll inspire you to see your “common” fishes in a whole new light!

It’s a seasonal thing... Aug 02, 2019

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Water levels in Nature ebb and flow. The angles of the sun change. Fishes face constant challenges, evolving over eons to meet them via evolution, adaptation, and behaviors. How can we apply these seasonal changes to our aquarium world?

The long term... Aug 01, 2019

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The key to long-term success with natural, botanical-style aquariums is to go slowly, deploy patience, observation- and consistent maintenance practices... in this episode, we talk about the long-term husbandry of these unique aquariums.

Living off the Land...Sort of! Aug 01, 2019

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I can’t help but wonder what it is that brings various fishes to a certain location of niche within an environment. In this episode, we contemplate stocking of our aquariums in a more natural sequence. Blurring the lines, for sure!

Next Level. Jul 31, 2019

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It’s time to push out our botanical aquarium “practice” and express Nature in a more “literal” way. That means not-so-spotless aquariums, turbid water; more decomposing materials. It’ll challenge our aesthetic sensibilities, our skills, and our patience. However, the potential benefits of this “blurring of the lines” between Nature and aquarium are manifold and exciting! Go next level!

Grab n’ go! Collecting your own botanicals... Jul 31, 2019

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Sure, it’s hardly a mystery that Nature offers tons of materials that we can play with in our aquariums. In this episode, we get into the basics of “doing it yourself”- and Scott delivers a bit of “tough love” on taking the responsibility to research...

“Low tech?” Or “high concept.?” The “Walstad Method” rides again! Jul 30, 2019

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I love looking at aquarium “movements” and techniques. I love seeing them rise to prominence and being embraced in our work. The so-called “Walstad Method” provides an amazing context for our botanical-style aquariums- and we need to study it more closely....

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