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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 81 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
74. Captive-Bred Saltwater Fish
In this 2 part episode, the team is discussing captive-bred saltwater fish that are available in the hobby. Here at Water Colors, we’re both impressed and inspired by the innovations in captive breed…
73. Top 5 Brands
The team discusses our top 5 brands for aquarium products, and why we think they’re the best in their class. We stand by equipment that outperforms its competitors, is cost-efficient, and is just pla…
72. Saltwater Wet Pets
You know those fish that just make amazing pets? More personable, more interested, more interactive? In today’s episode, we discuss our top “wet pets” in saltwater aquariums, and why they make such g…
71. Freshwater Wet Pets
You know those fish that just make amazing pets? More personable, more interested, more interactive? In today’s episode, we discuss our top “wet pets” in freshwater aquariums, and why they make such …
70. Discus
The Water Colors team discusses all things discus in todays episode! Tune in to learn about one of the most prestigious freshwater fish around.
Literature Cited: Manuella Villar Amado, Izeni P. Faria…
69. Frequently Asked Saltwater Questions
The team discusses frequently asked saltwater questions, and dispels some common myths and assumptions. Lots of useful information for new hobbyists and seasoned veterans alike.
68. Common Coral Questions
This episode is inspired by listener questions on our Facebook group! The team discusses frequently asked coral questions, ranging from some of the basics to some advanced water chemistry knowledge. …
67. Lacey Act Amendments
With the help of special guest Dr. Alisha Davidson, an expert in invasive species, the Water Colors team discusses the potential impending changes to the LACEY Act, and how it might affect the aquari…
66. Our Top 5 Funniest Freshwater Fish
What makes a fish funny? In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles use a Top 5 list in an attempt to answer that question.
65. Debate: South America Vs. Asia
In this episode, Ben and Charles have a heated debate about fish from two different regions of the world, South America vs Asia. Which team would you pick? Who won?
64. Top 5 Money Wasting Products
In this episode, the team complains (again)! Only this time, it’s about the worst money wasting aquarium products. Check out some of the most pointless and ineffective things being marketed to hobbyi…
63. 5 Plants We Hate
Plants we hate
In this episode, the team discusses aquarium plants that we can’t stand. Whether they’re tough to manage, a pain to keep alive, or just illegal! We normally love aquarium plants here a…
62. Saltwater Changes
Water changes are an essential part of aquarium keeping… or are they? There are a lot of people out there who claim that they can keep a healthy reef tank doing few to no water changes. For this epis…
61. Five Killer Beginner Mistakes
Selling fish at a small local store, we get to see a lot of the aftermath of poor advice and improper maintenance. Many beginners, and even the not-so-beginners tend to fall into the same traps. In t…
60. Our Top Five Holy Grail Saltwater Fish
A list of saltwater holy grail fish is inherently much different than a list of freshwater holy grail fish. When there are fewer species to choose from, the differences between them can seem much gre…
59. Our Top Five Holy Grail Freshwater Fish
A holy grail fish can mean different things to different people, but for one reason or another these are the fish that set themselves apart from the others.
What are your holy grails? Let us know on …
58. Common Planted Aquarium Questions
This week’s surprise episode may tiptoe into rant territory. Ben, Amy, and Charles have a freeform discussion on questions that they often get about planted aquariums. What questions did they miss? P…
57. Starting a Saltwater Nano
Nano aquariums are more popular than ever, and nano reefs in particular have had even the most dedicated freshwater hobbyists peeking over at the other side of the shop. A saltwater tank that is fewe…
56. Interview: Will Ogburn and Lauren Roy, University of Dayton Fish Lab
This week’s episode is going to swing us into the research side of fishkeeping. While most of us are exclusively hobbyists, we all have a lot to learn from scientific studies. Will Ogburn and Lauren …
55. Our Top Five Cyprinids
Cyprinidae can be a difficult family of fish to really wrap your head around. It contains danios, barbs, rasboras, some loaches, and other associated species. While it can seem like a catchall, many …