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Philosophy, tint, and transience Jul 28, 2019

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The philosophy of meeting Nature where it is, and appreciating the constant changes occurring in a natural aquarium is fundamental to what we do. No where in the aquarium world is this more evident than in the botanical-style natural method that we love...

Lost in romance? Jul 27, 2019

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Let’s be a bit more accurate- less “superficial”- in our interpretations of the natural aquatic habitats of the world! You might just fall in love...

Something old. Something new. The concept of “Sozo Haishoku” and the botanical-style aquarium... Jul 25, 2019

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The continuous replacement and supplementation of leaves and botanicals as they break down is a sort of process...it not only creates a continuously evolving aesthetic- it helps maintain biological diversity and stability in the aquarium...

The concept of “terroir” in our aquariums... Jul 24, 2019

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It’s logical to imply that botanicals, wood, and other materials, which we utilize in our aquascapes not only have an aesthetic impact- but a consequential physical-chemical impact on the overall aquatic environmental, as well. Could the concept of “terroir”, which applies to wine or coffee, apply to botanicals?

“A most persistent myth...” Jul 23, 2019

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For some reason, the “myth” exists that simply adding a bunch of catappa leaves or botanicals to your aquarium filled with hard, alkaline tap water will create instant, nature-like conditions. Hey, I hate to be the buzzkill, but...Let’s talk about how this process really works- and how you CAN get there...

Stay...Or go? Jul 23, 2019

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If there’s one thing that lovers of the botanical-style aquarium can’t seem to agree upon, its whether or not to remove botanicals as they break down. Today, a little breakdown on stuff that breaks down- and the case for leaving it in your tank!

“The Lost Tribe of Amano?” Jul 22, 2019

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The term “Nature Aquarium” pervades well- everything in our hobby-or so it seems. It’s an homage to the great Takashi Amano, who coined the term years ago. Yet, I think we might have veered off a bit; pushed into “artistic interpretation”, and lost sight of the origins... are we, the lovers of the natural, botanical-style aquarium, an offshoot of this? Could we be “The Lost Tribe of Amano?”

Clearing up some stuff... Jul 21, 2019

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As enthusiasts of natural, botanical-style aquariums, were very accustomed to the brown color of our water. And we have a different definition of “clarity” than a lot of the aquarium-keeping world...and there is some confusion about this stuff.. let’s clear it up!

A world of Confessions. Jul 19, 2019

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Are you they type of aquarist who insists that EVERY fish, plant, rock, piece of wood, or leaf come from the same geographic location in Nature? Are you obsessed about imposing rules about what “belongs” and what doesn’t? Does it matter? My thoughts, of course. And a confession!

Natural aquatic features that we don’t replicate enough! Jul 18, 2019

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In our pursuit to create unique aquariums, I think we often overlook the amazing inspiration offered up by Nature herself. Today we discuss a few niches which we thing deserve more representation in aquariums...

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