Butterflyfishes are some of the most colorful of all reef fishes, earning the affection of many marine aquarists. In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team discuss the

When you say “African cichlids”, you usually conjure up images of “peacocks” from Lake Malawi. This connotation is reductive because it ignores two facts. 1. Cichlidae is one of the

For various reasons, many aquarists don’t want to have a heater in their aquarium. In this episode of the podcast: the Water Colors staff discusses fish species that are suitable

Today, we have a special podcast for our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate then to discuss our favorite drinks to have while we are recording. Let us

In this episode of the podcast; Charles leads the Water Colors team on a discussion on a specific genus of anabantoids that we are all particularly fond of, Parosphromenus, the

Ben, Amy, and Charles have explored aquarium-related myths in the past, but since many of these myths seem determined to stick around the staff at Water Colors Aquarium Gallery have

The Water Colors team revisits the topic of our first podcast episode: What fish species will you never see at Water Colors and why? The three of us have had

Just like any hobby, it’s common to experience burnout as an aquarist. Sometimes you find yourself in over your head, or maybe you had a disaster that set you back.

In this episode, Ben, Amy, and Charles answer questions submitted by the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery staff! The questions submitted range wildly, from serious and introspective, to middle school “would-you-rathers.”

In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team discuss and debate what species of saltwater fishes our store should always have in stock and why. Addendum – Portions