The concept of biotypic aquariums is rarely, if ever, replicated in the reef hobby. While biotopes are common amongst freshwater hobbyists, the reef community seems to be lacking in this domain. In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses many different reef habitats, and how variable they can be. Salinity, current, and nutrient load can change dramatically even across the course of a day. This can make it challenging to accurately replicate reef habitats in aquariums, but also proves how much room there is to grow as a hobby!

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In this episode, Ben hosts with a series of questions about the hobby’s perceptions; with special guest Johnathon Butkus! We often notice trends or generalities in the aquarium hobby. Ben aims to dissect these opinions and start a discussion on hobby perceptions by questioning Amy, Charles, Johnathon, and the Water Colors team.

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This week’s podcast is a long requested episode: a thorough guide to common freshwater fish diseases. Here at Water Colors we’ve helped and dealt with a huge variety of  illnesses and related problems, and in this podcast we hope to dispel some myths and share some helpful advice for diagnosing and treating potential diseases.

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In this episode, the Water Colors Team answers questions submitted by the gallery staff! Our team members hold nothing back, and ask some hard hitting questions. Some of these even spark some great debates, as well as ideas for future podcast topics!

This episode is dedicated to the hottest fish around! The Water Colors team lists their top 5 aquarium fish that like it hot, we’re talking 85 degrees F (29 C) and up! This can be useful information for those who keep warm water species and need good tank mates, or for those that live in very hot climates.

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In this episode, the team is revisiting the famous rift lakes of Africa to rank their top 5 Rift Lake cichlids! These are some of the most well known and unique aquatic ecosystems known to the aquarium hobby. With such a large selection of fish present, how could you possibly narrow them down to pick 5?

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The genus Cryptocoryne. From easy to easier.

Cryptocoryne Beckettii

Cryptocoryne Cruddasiana

Cryptocoryne Vietnamensis

Cryptocoryne Aura

Cryptocoryne Bankaeinsis

This episode is a discussion on the difficult, yet necessary topic of conservation in the aquarium hobby. The Water Colors team, with special guest and staff member Calder Burton, have an open ended conversation about policy and regulatory changes that can and will affect the future of fish keeping. Calder is our quarantine department manager, as well as an environmental policy specialist. We hope to encourage listeners at home to take a greater stake in the hobby we all love.

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What fish are safe to keep in your beloved shrimp tank? It’s hard to resist the urge to add fish to a shrimp colony, but many species will turn your tank into an all you can eat buffet! In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses their top 5 picks for shrimp-safe fish. What fish do you keep with your shrimp?

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In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses their top 5 picks for livebearing fish. Many of these wild type livebearers are certainly specialty fish, meaning they are often hard to find and have minimal research done on their behaviors. They can be exciting to keep at home, and easy to breed as a project!

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