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The Complexity of making the Hobby “Simple” Jun 28, 2023

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We love technology. And we love using tech to make our hobby easier.. but does it? In our quest to employ technology to make stuff easier- have we actually made it more complex and difficult? Let’s look at the “art” of making things more simple…

Playing with the Dynamics of Botanical Method Aquariums Jun 27, 2023

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The idea of working with natural materials to “operate” our aquariums is very appealing and interesting...And it can lead us to replicate some unique aquatic habitats that we may not have considered before. Let’s look at how what we do as part of our process replicates the dynamics of some interesting aquatic niches in the wild!

Nature… Your Partner Jun 27, 2023

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We can plan, execute, and manipulate our aquariums all we want, but the reality is that Nature is in charge. Wether you like it or not, She calls the shots. She can teach you, challenge you, and flat-out school you. Yet, she’s the best partner an aquarium hobbyist can have…

Grand experiments, revisited. Ideas which create “unlocks…” Jun 26, 2023

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There are so many things that we can learn from simply observing the way natural aquatic ecosystems and their processes work. There are so many different approaches we can try to replicate them in our tanks…so many philosophical revelations. Let’s review some fundamentals of the botanical method, and even draw on some grand experiments with corals to drive home the point that the aquarium is “the filter”- and the ecosystem…

One fish, two fish…Or, is that fishes? Jun 24, 2023

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One of those “reviews” we get into now and again- taking into consideration how we keep our fishes- as solitary specimens, small groups, schools, or shoals-and what the distinctions between them are…

The benefits of aquarium “Cross Training” Jun 24, 2023

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We can and should cross over the “salinity line” in our hobby. Both fresh and marine sides of the hobby benefit from the skills and experiences of the other. There’s never been a better time to “cross train” in both worlds!

Why we question things… Jun 23, 2023

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It’s important to research, ask questions, and ponder. To push beyond our own self-imposed boundaries.. here’s why.

Thwarting a regrettable hobby “trend…” Jun 22, 2023

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Yeah, it’s editorial time again. I’ve been talking to a lot of “hobbyists” lately who seem to be enchanted with the idea that they can “bypass” Nature’s rules and hobby fundamentals in their quest to achieve a “finished” aquarium as quickly as possible. You know where this is going- but it’s worth a listen!

Stumbling in the dark: Facing our fears while learning the ways of “blackwater!” Jun 21, 2023

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The often mis-applied label of “blackwater aquarium” is something many of us would do well to learn more about. Just because our botanical method aquariums have deeply tinted water from an aesthetic standpoint, they’re not “blackwater” in the ecological sense. And that’s okay, but we all need to understand this. However, if you’re really wanting to create a blackwater aquarium, you’ve got some studying to do. Let’s talk about it just a bit…

The burden of knowing “too much?” Jun 21, 2023

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As experienced hobbyists, setting up a new aquarium is an exciting time…yet, it’s easy to overthink, over worry, and stress out over ridiculous things. After all, we have all of that past experience and knowledge to draw from- stuff that, for better or worse- influences how we do stuff. Perhaps- maybe- beginners in the hobby have it better. Maybe we know too much?

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