Ben, owner of Water Colors Aquarium Gallery in Grand Rapids, MI is joined by his store managers Amy and Charles to discuss the aquarium hobby.
In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team discuss and debate what species of saltwater fishes our store should always have in stock and why.
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In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses why Eartheaters, the fishes in the Subtribe Geophagina, are perfect aquarium inhabitants for many fishkeepers. If you have stories (or pictures) to sh…
What comes to mind when you think of aquariums for kids? Rainbow gravel, castles, and dragons? In this episode, we discuss some alternate ideas for children’s aquariums, and how we can set our little…
In this episode, we’re not talking about people who have fish rooms. We’re talking about the special kind of people that that take a fish room a step beyond that and have a specialized fish rooms, co…
What exactly is a blackwater aquarium? In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team do their best to demystify what exactly makes an aquarium “blackwater” and how to do it at home.
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The Water Colors team discusses their favorite aquarium breeding projects, including some monumental successes and even some failures. Some species are ridiculously simple to breed, while others take…
In this episode, the Water Colors team discuss a few biotope ideas! A biotope is an aquarium made to closely replicate a natural habitat, down to the plants and type of drift wood. It’s a fun concept…
When you look back, what do you wish you knew about aquarium keeping before diving into the hobby? In this episode, the Water Colors team discuss some mistakes and misconceptions we wish we knew year…
Listen to the team discuss their favorite species that are newly available in the industry. Comment below any new fish we missed that are on your radar.
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If you’ve been around the hobby long enough, you’ve definitely heard some horror stories. In this episode, the team discusses the worst tragedies, mysteries, and disasters they’ve come across after m…
In this Top 5 episode, the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery team discusses beginner mistakes specific to planted aquariums. There are many missteps that most, if not all, hobbyists seem prone to making …
Another Top 5 episode where the team discusses beginner mistakes in reef aquariums. There are a handful of mishaps that can be easily avoided with a little research and the right advice. Listen in to…
“What do you mean you don’t want to do it right?!” – Ben
In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses the complicated topic of conservation within the aquarium hobby. We owe it to the animals we …
In this episode, the Water Colors team interviews professional aquascaper Jeff Miotke! Jeff is a friend of the store with a very successful career in aquascaping competitions, demonstrations, and pub…
In this episode, the team discusses designer clownfishes. Through selective breeding and careful manipulation, there are some stunning “fancy” clownfish available in the aquarium trade. We discuss so…
Today, the Water Colors team investigates the topic of schooling fish in saltwater aquariums. We’ll dive into several species that are commonly sold as schooling fish, and why they DON’T WORK! Listen…
One tank turns into two, which turns into a few more… Before you know it, you have a dedicated room to house all your aquariums (and a hefty electric bill). This week, we discuss the concept of fish …
In this episode, the team at Water Colors discusses their Top 5 CARES fish species. The CARES Preservation Program (Conservation, Awareness, Recognition and Responsibility, Encouragement and Educatio…
In this episode, the team discusses the misinformation and unethical practices of many large scale aquarium businesses. Here at Water Colors, we’ve seen first hand just how many new hobbyists are giv…
This is part 2 of our Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish discussion, listen to Episode 74 for more information on this topic. The team is discussing captive-bred saltwater fish that are available in the hob…