The Tint

The Tint

By Scott FellmanLeisure
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The Tint episodes

  • Let’s hear it for… algae!
    Algae. The word conjures up nightmares of “ruined” aquariums in the mind of lots of hobbyists. Yet, to the enlightened botanical method or blackwater aquarium lover, it’s not much of a consideration. We don’t see all that much algae in our tanks, do we? Why is this, and what are the “drivers” of this absence of excessive algae in our tanks?
    11 min
  • When we start…
    The startup phase of a botanical method aquarium- or ANY aquarium, for that matter- is an amazing time when we can celebrate and embrace the assembly of an ecological system. It’s so much more than an “ugly” or “annoying” phase that aquariums go through on the route to becoming something “great.” Rather, it’s the foundational part where our little ecosystems establish themselves naturally. We need to discuss and celebrate this more in the hobby..
    24 min
  • Something old. Something new. Something…Gone.
    Hacks, shortcuts, and “workarounds” aren’t always the best approach, IMHO. Products that encourage “shortcuts” or reward our hobby impatience are not worth celebrating, to me. Here’s a little tale of a product called “Shade”, and why we happily killed it…a story of marketing, philosophy, and staying true to yourself.
    24 min
  • The”rock question” again!
    Yeah, we get a lot of questions about rocks; specifically, what I don’t use them in most of my aquariums, and why we don’t offer them for sale at Tannin. Well, here’s the long and short answer… it’s a tale of amateur geology, ecology, and appropriateness. This should be interesting! (I hope)
    13 min
  • “Opportunistic Habitats”
    A tree falls in the tropical forest… and becomes a unique and productive part of the aquatic ecosystem which arises when the seasonal inundation occurs. Something to think about and be inspired by when creating your next aquarium!
    12 min
  • Set and Forget?

    There is a lot of confusion in the mainstream aquarium hobby about the long-term maintenance of botanical method aquariums. A certain pessimism or fear, which leads some to believe that these aquariums are teetering on the bring of failure, flirting with disaster. Must be all of those leaves and decomposing botanicals, right? The reality couldn't be more different: These tanks run remarkably stable, even when "benign neglected for periods of time. Why? Because they run on ecology!


    13 min
  • A return to the flooded forest: A review of the “Urban Igapo” approach
    Of all of the crazy ideas we floated around here over the years, none has seemed to capture our community’s attention as much as the “Urban Igapo” approach to recreating a seasonally flooded forest floor in the aquarium. By popular demand, todays podcast is a simple review of the approach and execution of this type of aquarium.
    17 min
  • A “Shot across the bow..”
    Our hobby speciality of botanical method aquariums is largely based upon our accepting the development of an ecology in our tanks. It requires some patience, study, and understanding. We as a hobby can’t keep “dumbing down” sometimes complex concepts in the hopes of “reaching more people”. We can do better.. to share and educate our fellow hobbyists. Here’s my challenge to you…
    10 min

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"The Tint" is a podcast dedicated to lovers of natural aquariums. A place to discuss unusual aquarium concepts and ideas; a jumping-off point at the aquarium hobby's "bleeding edge." Join us for…