There is something amazing about the aquarium world that enables us as aquarists to learn something entirely new virtually every single day. If we take a humble, open-minded approach, the stuff we can learn- and the potential advances we can make- is unlimited!

Those times in the past when I may have unintentionally let some of those planted aquariums “fend for themselves” for periods of time have given way to more advanced, planned concepts.. and they’ve worked well! Is it perhaps time to consider a return to “The Jungle?”

Don’t ever, EVER let “them” tell you your aquarium is no good...

We love serving our customers at Tannin Aquatics. Every once in a while, it’s good to have an honest discussion about how we roll and what to expect when working with us. It’s good for everyone! Here’s the brutal honesty behind “The Tint.”

We seem to develop a lot of “rules” around stuff in the hobby. I know that I have., it can be silly, too. Bending “rules” often results in hobby advancements. But it’s fun to think about how such “rules” get started in the hobby!

I’ve thought about the idea of preserving a bit of the stuff we refer to as “mulm” or “detritus”- because it can be shockingly useful to our animals! Yes.. hear me out on this!

There is something fun about making “edits” to our botanical-style aquariums and evolving then into something far different than what they were before. Yet, creating a “functionally aesthetic” world for our fishes relies on a lot of factors- all of them present in Mature!

There is something irresistible about vernal pools and the annual killifishes and other life forms which live in them. Imagine recreating this unique ecological niche in the aquarium!!!

Blackwater aquariums and botanical-style aquariums are becoming more and more common everyday. And with this new excitement often comes the desire to transition a “traditional” tank into one of these systems. Here are some thoughts on how to do it!

We walk a line between function and aesthetics in our world. And understanding the influences which affect it is only part of the game. Let’s examine the “aesthetics of water” for just a bit...