The Tint

The Tint

By Scott FellmanLeisure
Download on the App Store

The Tint episodes

  • Beyond the micro biome.
    The idea of fostering a miniature ecosystem within the confines of our aquariums isn’t just a crazy wish. Rather, it’s something which will happen with very little input on our part, if we don’t try to “edit” out the processes which facilitate it...
    13 min
  • “The Tint” Special Edition with James Sheen of Blackwater UK- “Aquatic Inspiration and More”

    Another cool conversation with our friend James Sheen of Blackwater UK. In this episode, we tackle a wide range of subjects, ranging from inspiration for our tanks, to reef tanks to biotope aquariums, to stuff that drives us crazy. Lots of interesting banter and maybe a few controversial opinions, too! We theorize, complain,  share ideas, and laugh. Just a good natured talk between geeky fish friends that we hope you'll enjoy! Pull up a comfy chair, grab your favorite beverage, and join us!

    1 hr 6 min
  • Chasing numbers.
    As we discuss so often- we’re getting better and better at replicating many of the characteristics and functions of natural aquatic ecosystems in our aquariums. However, we can’t, and shouldn’t - try to hit every single “target number” in the process. Rather, we should strive to replicate the function and benefits which natural ecosystems provided for fishes. That’s where the action is!
    17 min
  • What we do?
    To call what we create “blackwater aquariums” is to sell our work as a community short. Rather, we work with natural, botanical- style aquariums...
    10 min
  • The pace.
    If there’s one thing we hit you over the head with over and over again when using botanical materials in your aquarium, it’s the need to go slowly. To be patient. To educate yourself on what’s happening- and what CAN happen in your aquarium when utilizing botanicals.
    11 min
  • Sustenance- Where the food comes from
    As you know, we’re near obsessed with the idea of our botanical style aquariums as functional representations of wild aquatic ecosystems. Part of that representation is the capability of these systems to produce food for their inhabitants. It happen in Nature- it happens in the aquarium!
    9 min
  • Transforming the biotope aquarium.
    Biotope-inspired aquariums are amazing, educational, fascinating. However, they’re just one way to capture the awe of Nature in the aquarium. They capture a moment in time. We suggest an approach that models the process- the functional aspects which dictate how an aquatic ecosystem arises, evolves, and operates. Enter the “transformational biotope-inspired functional ecosystem approach!”
    11 min

About The Tint

From the publisher's feed

"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…