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Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

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.

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every 6 days
Average duration
81 minutes
Episodes
235
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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94. Store Business: Saltwater Fishes To Always Keep In Stock

94. Store Business: Saltwater Fishes To Always Keep In Stock

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.

Addendum – Portions of the audio file for this…

01:04:39  |   Fri 11 Nov 2022
93. Geophagus: The Goldilocks for Some Fishkeepers

93. Geophagus: The Goldilocks for Some Fishkeepers

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…

01:08:07  |   Fri 04 Nov 2022
92. Aquariums for Kids: Fostering an Enduring Love for the Hobby

92. Aquariums for Kids: Fostering an Enduring Love for the Hobby

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…

01:02:44  |   Fri 28 Oct 2022
91. Dedicating a Fish Room for a Specialty

91. Dedicating a Fish Room for a Specialty

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…

01:12:15  |   Fri 21 Oct 2022
90. Blackwater Aquariums: Turning a Fringe Habitat into a Mainstream Hobby

90. Blackwater Aquariums: Turning a Fringe Habitat into a Mainstream Hobby

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.

Correctio…

01:10:35  |   Fri 14 Oct 2022
89. The Breeding Projects We’re Most Proud Of

89. The Breeding Projects We’re Most Proud Of

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…

01:47:44  |   Fri 07 Oct 2022
88. Biotopes: Examples of Replicating Wild Habitats

88. Biotopes: Examples of Replicating Wild Habitats

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…

01:35:49  |   Thu 29 Sep 2022
87. Things We Wish We Had Known As Beginners

87. Things We Wish We Had Known As Beginners

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…

01:21:47  |   Sat 24 Sep 2022
86. New Fish in the Hobby!

86. New Fish in the Hobby!

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.

Corrections: – Celestial Pearl danios are ment…

01:29:04  |   Sat 17 Sep 2022
85. Aquarium Horror Stories

85. Aquarium Horror Stories

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…

01:26:43  |   Fri 02 Sep 2022
84. Beginner Planted Aquarium Mistakes

84. Beginner Planted Aquarium Mistakes

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 …

01:35:21  |   Fri 26 Aug 2022
83. Beginner Reef Mistakes

83. Beginner Reef Mistakes

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…

01:34:16  |   Fri 19 Aug 2022
82. Conservation in Aquariums: Is It Enough?

82. Conservation in Aquariums: Is It Enough?

“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 …

01:11:50  |   Fri 12 Aug 2022
81. Interview: Professional Aquascaping with Jeff Miotke

81. Interview: Professional Aquascaping with Jeff Miotke

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…

01:45:18  |   Fri 05 Aug 2022
80. Designer Clownfishes

80. Designer Clownfishes

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…

01:13:49  |   Fri 29 Jul 2022
79. Schooling Reef Fish

79. Schooling Reef Fish

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…

01:09:47  |   Fri 22 Jul 2022
78. Fish Rooms: Building a Room for Your Hobby

78. Fish Rooms: Building a Room for Your Hobby

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 …

01:21:08  |   Fri 15 Jul 2022
77. CARES Species

77. CARES Species

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…

01:21:59  |   Fri 01 Jul 2022
76. State of the Aquarium Industry

76. State of the Aquarium Industry

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…

01:02:46  |   Fri 24 Jun 2022
75. Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish – Part 2

75. Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish – Part 2

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…

01:12:11  |   Fri 17 Jun 2022
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