Let’s keep at our 2020 theme of cutting through the clutter of misinformation that’s out there in botanical-style aquariums! In today’s podcast, we look at some of the most common “myths” out there about these types of aquariums and look at the facts! Great for sharing with friends eager to jump in to this cool hobby speacialty!

Of all of the fishes that we play with in the hobby, perhaps none has been as widely misunderstood as the molly- or the group of fishes that we collectively refer to as “mollies!” Are they BRACKISH fishes? Well, yes- and no. Let’s unravel, at least a tiny bit- the “molly mystique” and try to get to the truth!

We need to stop being so hardcore in our “interpretations of Nature” and appreciate the effort-and passion- that helps create them. Time to call out the BS of dogmatic thinking and get back to having FUN!

Yeah, it’s time to let go of some old notions. It’s time to think about stuff like our old friend, detritus. By looking at this stuff as an important, even vital part of Nature- and the aquarium.

The aquarium hobby is as much a journey as it is anything else. And journeys involve experiencing the known and the unknown. As experienced hobbyists we know a lot. Sometimes perhaps too much. The beginner, on the other hand, doesn’t. He or she enjoys things differently. Could we benefit from a “mental rewind?”

It’s a new year! Time for our “state of the tint” report to you- our global community! Part blog, part informercial, and entirely “is”- here’s our look ahead for 2020!

Our botanical-style aquariums ask little of us. Well, they ask a few things of us: Understanding. Patience...and faith. Yeah, a certain degree of faith in Nature is mandatory for success..

Don’t you love opinions? Especially about hobby stuff? I do. I mean, if it helps spur discussion, expansion, and elevation of what we do, I love it! In our little sector, this process makes so much sense...

The way we create, operate, and embrace our view of Nature is a bit different than what’s accepted in the aquarium hobby as “beautiful.” How do we do it?

We talk a lot about substrates, I know.. However, it’s time to really go deep and consider the amazing options that exist beyond sand and gravel!