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We love discussing aquarium fish, but in reality, this only includes the tiniest fraction of all fish species! In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses their top 5 non-aquarium fishes! From big ocean fish to cold-water trout, we're talking about some of our favorite fish from around the world.   Referenced clips: EVNautilus clip - mola mola EVNautilus clip - stubby squid   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery   Species mentioned in this episode: Mola mola, Ocean sunfish Labroides dimidiatus, Cleaner wrasse Salvelinus fontinalis, Brook trout Lepomis macrochirus, Bluegill Otodus megalodon, Megalodon Aetobaus narinari, Spotted eagle ray Family 'Opisthoproctidae' - Barreleyes Latimeria chalumnae, African coelacanth Carcharhinus galapagensis, Galapagos Shark Phycodurus eques, Leafy sea dragon Anguilla eels Rhincodon typus, Whale shark Urogymnus polylepis, Giant freshwater stingray Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Chinook salmon Coryphaena hippurus, Mahi mahi

In this episode, the Water Colors Team breaks down a handful of ways that casual aquarists can use the scientific method to better their aquariums, and better the hobby as a whole. There are plenty of fish keepers that have dabbled in breeding fish, but what do you know about the environments your fish come from? Or their conservation concerns? The evolutionary biology of the fish you love? Let's take a closer look at how we can all be better scientists using our aquariums at home.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery

Let's talk about our friend (and enemy) cyanobacteria. Much of the conversation around cyano is about how to eradicate it, but hopefully this discussion will help you look at it a bit differently. This is an incredibly diverse term for many forms of bacteria, some of which have been around for an estimated 4 billion years. This episode should help you understand how to treat cyano, and maybe even how to appreciate it, too.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery  

In this episode, the Water Colors team questions the ethics of the hobby that we all know and love. We approach fishkeeping different than most businesses in this industry, and with that comes some difficult questions. Why is it okay to keep animals in captivity? What impact does our hobby have on the communities and habitats our fish come from? These are all tough questions that we have no real answers for. We can, however, discuss these issues openly - and encourage positive changes and a healthy dialogue surrounding a hobby that is inherently harmful.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery  

Regrets? Mistakes? All of the above. The Water Colors Team revisits some of our biggest errors for a special 150th episode. We're not afraid to admit when we slip up - and we greatly appreciate all of the constructive feedback and criticism we've received along the way. Join us as we revisit some 'oopsies' in the long journey of recording 150 episodes of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery  

In this episode the Water Colors team makes a top 5 list of their favorite freshwater fishes from Asia. How hard can it be to narrow down our top 5 fish from the largest continent on Earth? From loaches, to gobies, to danios, and more. This diverse list covers a variety of fish, some of which may even fit into your existing tanks at home.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery   Species mentioned in this episode: Zebra loach, 'botia striata' Blue neon goby, 'stiphodon atropurpureus' Lake Inle danio, 'Inlecyrpis auropurpureus' Pearl danio, 'danio albolineatus' Neon blue rasbora, 'sundadanio goblinus' Kubotai rasbora, 'microdevario kubotai' Dwarf sole, 'Achiroides leucorhynchos' Pearl killifish, 'Aphanius mento' Pearl gourami, 'trichopodus leerii' Betta ocellata Betta macrostoma Panda barb, 'haludaria fasciata' Multi stripe pygmy loach, 'micronemacheilus cruciatus'

The Water Colors team revisits a fun topic, mobile ornamental invertebrates in saltwater aquaria. This list ranges from functional add-ons to your clean up crew, to rare and unusual inverts that require dedicated setups. Join us as we discuss some fun shrimps, snails, cephalopods, and more!   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery   Species mentioned in this episode: Fighting conchs Abalone Longspine sea urchins Tuxedo urchins Mysid shrimp Sexy shrimp Hermit crabs Moon jellyfish Candy pistol shrimp Brittle stars Bobtail squid Skunk cleaner shrimp Stomatella snails Dwarf cuttlefish Harlequin shrimp Peppermint shrimp Red serpent star Harlequin serpent star Mantis shrimp

The Water Colors team joins Charles as he discusses some of the fishes from the tribe Chromidotilapiini; specifically Pelvicachromis and a few related genera. This topic is one that Charles has researched intently, so buckle up for a deep dive! From care, to husbandry, to conservation efforts, and threats to native populations - this episode cover a wide array of related topics. Primary literature referenced in this episode: Schwarzer, J., Lamboj, A., Langen, K. Bernhard, M. Phylogeny and age of chromidotilapiine cichlids (Teleostei: Cichlidae). Hydrobiologia 748, 185–199 (2015).   Species mentioned in this episode: Pelvicachromis kribensis Pelvicachromis pulcher Pelvicachromis sacrimontis Pelvicachromis taeniatus Pelvicachromis roloffi Pelvicachromis silviae Pelvicachromis subocellatus Enigmatochromis lucanusi Wallaceochromis robrolabiatus Wallaceochromis signatus Wallaceochromis humilis   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery

This episode, is all about clams in the subfamily Tridacninae. Photosynthetic clams look stunning and otherworldly, yet their physiology is even more fascinating than their appearance. The Water Colors team covers a wide array of related topics; including the history of clam aquaculture, a brief overview of care, and a handful of species profiles. Species Discussed in this Episode: - Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) - Southern giant clam (Tridacna derasa) - Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Boring clam (Tridacna crocea) - Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Horse hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus) Related species that were omitted due to a lack of commercial availability: - Elongated clam (Tridacna elongatissima) - Tevoro clam (Tridacna mbalavuana) - Noah's clam (Tridacna noae) - Rosewater's clam (Tridacna rosewateri) - Tridacna squamosina (synonymous with Tridacna costata) - Porcelain clam (Hippopus porcellanus)   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Support the show by shopping aquarium goods, merch, equipment, live plants, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Enjoying the content? Consider becoming a member on YouTube for exclusive access to livestreamed events! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery    

In this special episode, the Water Colors team hangs out with pioneering aquarist and collector, Gary Lange, as he discusses some of his adventures in decades of fish keeping, collecting, and travel. Gary is a long standing member of the Missouri Aquarium Society (MASI), founder of the Rainbowfish Study Group of North America (RSG), and is responsible for importing 8 new species of rainbowfish. Join us as we live vicariously through his many adventures.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Support the show by shopping aquarium merch, equipment, live plants, and more!: https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Enjoying the content? Consider becoming a member on YouTube for exclusive access to livestreamed events! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery    

The official Water Colors guide on how to buy gifts for the aquarists in your life! Feel free to shamelessly send this podcast to your friends and family for gift ideas. From equipment, to merch, to quality of life upgrades - here is a top 5 list of great gifts for the fish people in your life. What would you like to get as a gift?   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Shop for great gifts, aquarium merch, equipment and more online at the Water colors Shop: https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Become a member on YouTube for access to exclusive livestreamed episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery  

Switching gears in this episode - a few staff members discuss their favorite things about working at Water Colors. The work environment Ben has created in the shop is special, and we feel fortunate to be a part. Let us know your thoughts on this behind the scenes look into the Water Colors work space.   Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Support the show by shopping live plants, aquarium goods, merch, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/   Become a member on YouTube for exclusive access to livestreamed events! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery