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47. Our Top Five Saltwater Nano Fish Aug 10, 2021

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Nano tanks have blown up in popularity over the last few years, for good reason. A nano saltwater aquarium can be a more budget friendly option for the entry level marine aquarist, or the perfect solution to a small space. However, when it comes to stocking a nano reef tank, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds of differing opinions. In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles discuss their favorite fish for tanks 20 gallons or less and have some debate over what makes a fish appropriate for a smaller aquarium.

What did we miss? Which picks did you disagree with? Let us know!

46. Interview: Saltwater Wholesale and Collection with Bill Backus from A&M Aquatics Jul 29, 2021

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A&M Aquatics is a marine livestock importer/wholesaler located in Michigan. If you live in the midwest, there’s a good chance you’ve seen their fish in your local fish store, but their range extends across the entire United States. We at Water Colors have been fortunate to work extensively with A&M and benefit from their uncompromising approach to importing fish.

In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles sit down with Bill Backus, owner of A&M to discuss his history in the aquarium trade, the story of A&M, as well as his views on the hobby and its future.

45. Five Perfect Freshwater Fish Pairings Jul 21, 2021

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Sometimes selecting fish for your aquarium can seem like a daunting task. You want fish that get along, look beautiful together, and fill your tank with a variety of activity. In this episode: Ben, Charles, and Amy bring some of their favorite freshwater fish combinations to the table.

What are your favorite fish to put together? Leave a comment or e-mail us at podcast@watercolorsaquariumgallery.com

44. Interview: Captive Breeding and Sustainability with Jake Phillips from Biota Aquariums Jul 09, 2021

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Biota Aquariums is one of the world leaders in captive bred saltwater fish, producing and wholesaling an amazing array of livestock including large food fish, tiny gobies, invertebrates, and the now the highly sought after yellow tangs.

Ben, Amy, and Charles were very lucky to get the opportunity to sit down for a call with Jake Phillips, the general manager of Biota Florida to discuss Biota, their mission, and his journey into the world of captive bred marine fish.

There may be a few more audio hiccups than usual as this episode was recorded over a video call.

43. Aquarium Books Part 2: Saltwater Jun 29, 2021

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In the second part of this introduction to our aquarium books: Ben, Charles, and Amy discuss their favorite reads on the saltwater side of the hobby.

42. Seasonal Tub Ponds Jun 10, 2021

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Summer is the season for getting outside and enjoying the weather while it lasts, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave your indoor hobbies entirely. Setting up a temporary pond outside can be the perfect way to take on a breeding project you don’t have space for in the fish room, or add a beautiful feature to your yard or balcony. These tub ponds are cheap and easy to set up and maintain. In this episode: Ben, Charles, and Amy talk about summer tubs, how to do them, and what to put in them.

41. Our Top 5 Egg Scatterers May 28, 2021

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Breeding fish is one of the most rewarding aspects of the aquarium hobby. Taking something we love and making more of it for others to enjoy is often what keeps us engaged with our tanks. In this episode: Ben, Charles, and Amy discuss their favorite fish that breed by scattering their eggs, and some of their favorite methods to raise them.

40. Aquarium Books Part 1: Freshwater May 23, 2021

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The next couple of episodes will be about books! The internet is an irreplaceable resource for finding information about your aquarium, but there’s nothing like a book when you need to take a comprehensive look at a subject. Ben, Charles, and Amy discuss the impact that books have had on their freshwater hobby, and some recommendations for titles to look for.

39. Our Five Least Favorite Cichlids May 14, 2021

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The family Cichlidae is near and dear to all of our hearts at Water Colors. Almost every aquarium has room for a pair of these devoted parents. Their fascinating behaviors and outgoing personalities, often combined with spectacular color, are what draw us to cichlids. However, with these traits often comes aggression, large size, and plenty of other drama. In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles discuss the cichlids that have earned their place at the bottom of their lists.

We’d love to hear from you too! What cichlid will you never keep again?

38. Our Top Five Freshwater Nano Fish May 06, 2021

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We talked nano saltwater last week, this week we’re shifting over to freshwater! There are so many options for tanks that are 10 gallons and under but Ben, Amy, and Charles do their best to narrow it down to their top 5.

Do you have a favorite nano fish? Let us know!

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