The Tint

A question we receive a lot lately: “do you need to aerate a botanical-style aquarium?” Hmm.. let’s look at this in more detail!!!

The relationship between fishes and the habitats that they come from is fascinating. The implications for aquariums are too numerous to mention.. if we study these close ties more, we’re very likely to find things that can lead to hobby breakthroughs!

It’s okay to be inspired by the work of others. It’s okay to replicate aspects of it. However, you don’t HAVE to do it exactly like they did in order for it to be successful. Let’s beat up this awful misconception once and for all!

Our old “frenemey”- detritus. We’re always scared about this stuff. We shouldn’t be. Let’s talk about the upside to having some in your aquariums. Again.

There is something incredibly compelling about giving even domesticated fishes aquarium conditions which are similar to those which their wild brethren reside in. Let’s think about this idea some more!

We’ve talked about substrates before, and how impactful they are on the overall aquatic ecosystem. Let’s dive deeper into the idea of creating dynamic, “bottom-centric” aquatic displays!

There is a sort of common thread among the biotope-inspired aquariums that we play with. There is so much to explore- so much to learn.. and a lot of fun to be had!

In nature, terrestrial and aquatic habitats merge- utilizing materials from both environments to create fascinating, rich ecosystems. This kind of “merger” is perfect for replication in aquariums, isn’t it? Yeah, it IS!

Today’s simple thought... spending time to take into account the details within our tanks is worth it! You gain new perspective and a different sense of how things work. Yeah, there’s beauty in the details!