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.
95. Questions Asked by Water Colors Staff
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.”
94. Store Business: Saltwater Fishes To Always Keep In Stock
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
93. Geophagus: The Goldilocks for Some Fishkeepers
In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses why Eartheaters, the fishes in the Subtribe Geophagina, are perfect aquarium inhabitants for many fishkeepers. If you have stories (or pictures) to
92. Aquariums for Kids: Fostering an Enduring Love for the Hobby
What comes to mind when you think of aquariums for kids? Rainbow gravel, castles, and dragons? In this episode, we discuss some alternate ideas for children’s aquariums, and how we
91. Dedicating a Fish Room for a Specialty
In this episode, we’re not talking about people who have fish rooms. We’re talking about the special kind of people that that take a fish room a step beyond that
90. Blackwater Aquariums: Turning a Fringe Habitat into a Mainstream Hobby
What exactly is a blackwater aquarium? In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team do their best to demystify what exactly makes an aquarium “blackwater” and how to
89. The Breeding Projects We’re Most Proud Of
The Water Colors team discusses their favorite aquarium breeding projects, including some monumental successes and even some failures. Some species are ridiculously simple to breed, while others take some serious
88. Biotopes: Examples of Replicating Wild Habitats
In this episode, the Water Colors team discuss a few biotope ideas! A biotope is an aquarium made to closely replicate a natural habitat, down to the plants and type
87. Things We Wish We Had Known As Beginners
When you look back, what do you wish you knew about aquarium keeping before diving into the hobby? In this episode, the Water Colors team discuss some mistakes and misconceptions