The Tint

The Tint

By Scott FellmanLeisure
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The Tint episodes

  • Fools rush in…
    I keep getting asked: “can a beginner in the aquarium hobby start right out of the gate with a botanical method aquarium?” Well, my first thought is to say “No!” However, the reality is that, if one is willing to take the time to get past the superficial aspects of what we do, and learn the methodology, the “how’s and whys”- the craft- it is possible. Of course, you need a few philosophical anchors, too…
    18 min
  • Origins and Evolutions…And You.
    When did you know you had that “thing” for aquariums? Was it a gradual transition from other hobbies and interests, or was it this thing that just hit you one day? What kind of impact does aquarium keeping have on your life. Deep thoughts…
    11 min
  • Of Mangroves and Macroalgae with Tyler Wells (aka "Inland Reef")- EXTENDED SPECIAL EPISODE!

    In this edition of "The Tint', I chat with hobbyist Tyler Wells (better known as "Inland Reef" on Instagram and hobby forums0. Tyler and I met on Instagram because of our mutual passion for mangroves (although he's probably forgotten more than I'll ever know!). We talk about his hobby journey, and his incredible, inspiring work with mangroves, macroalgae, and high biodiversity saltwater aquariums. If this episode doesn't make you want to start a saltwater aquairum, I"m not sure what will! NOTE: We had a few tech glitches that forced me to break up the episode into two segments, and I awkwardly edited together the best that I could...Hang in there and enjoy!

    1 hr 25 min
  • Existential Crises… of My Own Making?
    Okay, I admit.. for a lot of my fish keeping “career”, I wasn’t the relatively calm, we’ll adjust aquarist you hear everyday. I was a bit of a nervous wreck.. almost a “drama queen” about stuff with my tanks. Then, I turned to the botanical method aquarium and things changed…
    8 min
  • Past Perfect. Future Fantastic!
    The aquarium hobby progresses constantly- borrowing from past discoveries, techniques, and technology. It’s how the hobby moves forwards. Think about some of the stuff from the past that still drives progression in the hobby today…
    14 min
  • The Wisdom of the Ages
    Our hobby has an amazing history. A history formed by thousands of unnamed hobbyists plying their craft- and by a few legendary “players” making breakthroughs that transcend time. Who are your hobby “influencers? What did they teach you which resonates with you?
    12 min
  • Events which Shape Us
    Sometimes, unexpected stuff happens in our aquariums. Stuff way beyond our current skill set of body of experience. Stuff which pushes us- and shapes us.
    9 min

About The Tint

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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…