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.Shop Water Colors merch, plants, aquarium supplies and more: https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaaJoin the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Rope fish Zebra danios Desert pupfish Aphanius genus Aphanius sirhani Aphanius mento Aphanius dispar   Stomatepia pindu Betta coccina Altum anglefish Dicrossus filamentosus Green neon tetra Epiplatys dageti Desert goby Betta imbellis Soda cichlid Cardinal tetras Taeniacara candidi German blue rams Betta channoides Clown loaches Royal zebra plecos L46

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. Shop Water Colors merch, plants, aquarium supplies and more: <a href="https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaa</a> Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Rope fish</li> <li>Zebra danios</li> <li>Desert pupfish</li> <li>Aphanius genus <ul> <li>Aphanius sirhani</li> <li>Aphanius mento</li> <li>Aphanius dispar</li> </ul> </li> <li>Stomatepia pindu</li> <li>Betta coccina</li> <li>Altum anglefish</li> <li>Dicrossus filamentosus</li> <li>Green neon tetra</li> <li>Epiplatys dageti</li> <li>Desert goby</li> <li>Betta imbellis</li> <li>Soda cichlid</li> <li>Cardinal tetras</li> <li>Taeniacara candidi</li> <li>German blue rams</li> <li>Betta channoides</li> <li>Clown loaches</li> <li>Royal zebra plecos L46</li></ul>

128. Top 5 Hot Water Fish

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?Join the discussion of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Xenotilapia melanogenys Haplochromis thereuterion Neolamprologus multifasciatus Neolamprologus caudopunctatus Neolamprologus brichardi Genus - Tropheus Labidochromis caeruleus Dimidiochromis compressiceps Cyprichromis leptosoma Pundamilia nyererei Haplochromis sp. 'Kyoga Flameback' Opthalmotilapia  ventralis Pseudotropheus demasoni Julidochromis transcriptus 'bemba' Cyphotilapia frontosa Neolamprologus tretocephalus Copadichromis borleyi Aulanocara sp. 'Maulana Bicolor'

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? Join the discussion of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners page on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Xenotilapia melanogenys</li> <li>Haplochromis thereuterion</li> <li>Neolamprologus multifasciatus</li> <li>Neolamprologus caudopunctatus</li> <li>Neolamprologus brichardi</li> <li>Genus - Tropheus</li> <li>Labidochromis caeruleus</li> <li>Dimidiochromis compressiceps</li> <li>Cyprichromis leptosoma</li> <li>Pundamilia nyererei</li> <li>Haplochromis sp. 'Kyoga Flameback'</li> <li>Opthalmotilapia  ventralis</li> <li>Pseudotropheus demasoni</li> <li>Julidochromis transcriptus 'bemba'</li> <li>Cyphotilapia frontosa</li> <li>Neolamprologus tretocephalus</li> <li>Copadichromis borleyi</li> <li>Aulanocara sp. 'Maulana Bicolor'</li></ul>

127. Top 5 Rift Lake Cichlids

The genus Cryptocoryne. From easy to easier.The episode is an introduction to plants from the genus Cryptocoryne. What are some of theavailable and not so available varieties and where are they found? Crypts are some of theeasiest plants in the aquarium hobby. This doesn’t mean they are not cool!50-60 Species of CryptSri LankaCryptocoryne BeckettiiCryptocoryne WendtiiCryptocoryne ParvaCryptocoryne WilisiiCryptocoryne ThwaitesiiCryptocoryne AlbaCryptocoryne BogneriCryptocoryne Walkeri (lutea)Cryptocoryne NevilliCryptocoryne UndulataCryptocoryne IndiaCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CognataCryptocoryne ConsobrinaCryptocoryne RetrospiralisCryptocoryne SivadasaniiCryptocoryne SpiralisCryptocoryne MalaysiaCryptocoryne AffinisCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CordataCryptocoryne Decus-silvaeCryptocoryne DidericiCryptocoryne EllipticaCryptocoryne GriffithiiCryptocoryne LongicaudaCryptocoryne MinimaCryptocoryne MoehlmanniCryptocoryne NurriiCryptocoryne PontederfoliaCryptocoryne ScurrilsCryptocoryne SchulzeiCryptocoryne VillosaCryptocoryne ZukaliiCryptocoryne ThailandCryptocoryne AlbidaCryptocoryne AnnamicaCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CrispatulaCryptocoryne CruddasianaCryptocoryne VietnamensisCryptocoryne MecongensisCryptocoryne LoeiensisBorneoCryptocoryne AuraCryptocoryne AuriculataCryptocoryne BullosaCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CordataCryptocoryne EdithiaeCryptocoryne FurrugineaCryptocoryne FuscaCryptocoryne GriffithiiCryptocoryne HodoroiCryptocoryne IdeiiCryptocoryne keeiCryptocoryne GrabowskiiCryptocoryne LinguaCryptocoryne LongicaudaCryptocoryne noritoiCryptocoryne PallidinerviaCryptocoryne StriolataCryptocoryne UenoiCryptocoryne YujiiCryptocoryne ZaidianaCryptocoryne ZonataCryptocoryne New GuineaCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne DewittCryptocoryne VersteegiiCryptocoryne PhillipinesCryptocoryne AponogetifoliaCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CoronataCryptocoryne PygmeaCryptocoryne UsterianaSumatraCryptocoryne BankaeinsisCryptocoryne CiliataCryptocoryne CordataCryptocoryne FuscaCryptocoryne JacobseniiCryptocoryne LongicaudaCryptocoryne MatakensisCryptocoryne MinimaCryptocoryne MoehlmanniiCryptocoryne NuriiCryptocoryne PonterdriifoliaCryptocoryne ScurrilisCryptocoryne VilosaCryptocoryne Wongsoi

The genus Cryptocoryne. From easy to easier. The episode is an introduction to plants from the genus Cryptocoryne. What are some of the available and not so available varieties and where are they found? Crypts are some of the easiest plants in the aquarium hobby. This doesn’t mean they are not cool! 50-60 Species of Crypt Sri Lanka Cryptocoryne Beckettii Cryptocoryne Wendtii Cryptocoryne Parva Cryptocoryne Wilisii Cryptocoryne Thwaitesii Cryptocoryne Alba Cryptocoryne Bogneri Cryptocoryne Walkeri (lutea) Cryptocoryne Nevilli Cryptocoryne Undulata Cryptocoryne India Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Cognata Cryptocoryne Consobrina Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis Cryptocoryne Sivadasanii Cryptocoryne Spiralis Cryptocoryne Malaysia Cryptocoryne Affinis Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Cordata Cryptocoryne Decus-silvae Cryptocoryne Diderici Cryptocoryne Elliptica Cryptocoryne Griffithii Cryptocoryne Longicauda Cryptocoryne Minima Cryptocoryne Moehlmanni Cryptocoryne Nurrii Cryptocoryne Pontederfolia Cryptocoryne Scurrils Cryptocoryne Schulzei Cryptocoryne Villosa Cryptocoryne Zukalii Cryptocoryne Thailand Cryptocoryne Albida Cryptocoryne Annamica Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Crispatula Cryptocoryne Cruddasiana Cryptocoryne Vietnamensis Cryptocoryne Mecongensis Cryptocoryne Loeiensis Borneo Cryptocoryne Aura Cryptocoryne Auriculata Cryptocoryne Bullosa Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Cordata Cryptocoryne Edithiae Cryptocoryne Furruginea Cryptocoryne Fusca Cryptocoryne Griffithii Cryptocoryne Hodoroi Cryptocoryne Ideii Cryptocoryne keei Cryptocoryne Grabowskii Cryptocoryne Lingua Cryptocoryne Longicauda Cryptocoryne noritoi Cryptocoryne Pallidinervia Cryptocoryne Striolata Cryptocoryne Uenoi Cryptocoryne Yujii Cryptocoryne Zaidiana Cryptocoryne Zonata Cryptocoryne New Guinea Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Dewitt Cryptocoryne Versteegii Cryptocoryne Phillipines Cryptocoryne Aponogetifolia Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Coronata Cryptocoryne Pygmea Cryptocoryne Usteriana Sumatra Cryptocoryne Bankaeinsis Cryptocoryne Ciliata Cryptocoryne Cordata Cryptocoryne Fusca Cryptocoryne Jacobsenii Cryptocoryne Longicauda Cryptocoryne Matakensis Cryptocoryne Minima Cryptocoryne Moehlmannii Cryptocoryne Nurii Cryptocoryne Ponterdriifolia Cryptocoryne Scurrilis Cryptocoryne Vilosa Cryptocoryne Wongsoi

126. Cryptocoryne

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.We would love to hear your thoughts on this issue. Please join the ongoing conversation in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/

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. We would love to hear your thoughts on this issue. Please join the ongoing conversation in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a>

125. Conservation: A Discussion on the Future of the Aquarium Hobby

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?Interested in learning more from like-minded aquarists? Join the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Zebra oto, Otocinclus cocama Butterfly barb, Enteromius hulstaerti Clown killifish, Epiplatys annulatus Threadfin rainbow, Iriatherina werneri Stiphodon goby, Stiphodon atropurpureus Jelly Bean tetra, Ladigesia roloffi Scarlet badis, Dario dario Halfbeaks Licorice gouramis Boraras sp. Emerald dwarf danio, Celistichtys erythromicron Neon blue rabsora, Sundadanio goblinus Endler's livebearers Dwarf green barb, Pethio gelius Corydoras Habrosus

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? Interested in learning more from like-minded aquarists? Join the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Zebra oto, Otocinclus cocama</li> <li>Butterfly barb, Enteromius hulstaerti</li> <li>Clown killifish, Epiplatys annulatus</li> <li>Threadfin rainbow, Iriatherina werneri</li> <li>Stiphodon goby, Stiphodon atropurpureus</li> <li>Jelly Bean tetra, Ladigesia roloffi</li> <li>Scarlet badis, Dario dario</li> <li>Halfbeaks</li> <li>Licorice gouramis</li> <li>Boraras sp.</li> <li>Emerald dwarf danio, Celistichtys erythromicron</li> <li>Neon blue rabsora, Sundadanio goblinus</li> <li>Endler's livebearers</li> <li>Dwarf green barb, Pethio gelius</li> <li>Corydoras Habrosus</li></ul>

124. Top 5 Shrimp-Safe Fish

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!Join the discussion on Facebook in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Heterandria formosa, Least Killifish Poecilia reticulata, Japan blue lyretail guppy Neoheterandria elegans, Golden Teddy Livebearer Limia tridens Belonesox belizanus, Pike Topminnow Micropoecelia picta, Swamp Guppy Dermogenys pusilla, Wrestling Halfbeak Zoogeneticus tequila, Tequila Splitfin Anableps anableps, Four Eyed Fish Jenynsia lineata Jenynsia onca Priapichtys nigroventralis Xiphophorus clemenciae Phallichtys tico Xiphophorus nigrensis Xiphophorus montezumae

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! Join the discussion on Facebook in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Heterandria formosa, Least Killifish</li> <li>Poecilia reticulata, Japan blue lyretail guppy</li> <li>Neoheterandria elegans, Golden Teddy Livebearer</li> <li>Limia tridens</li> <li>Belonesox belizanus, Pike Topminnow</li> <li>Micropoecelia picta, Swamp Guppy</li> <li>Dermogenys pusilla, Wrestling Halfbeak</li> <li>Zoogeneticus tequila, Tequila Splitfin</li> <li>Anableps anableps, Four Eyed Fish</li> <li>Jenynsia lineata</li> <li>Jenynsia onca</li> <li>Priapichtys nigroventralis</li> <li>Xiphophorus clemenciae</li> <li>Phallichtys tico</li> <li>Xiphophorus nigrensis</li> <li>Xiphophorus montezumae</li></ul>

123. Top 5 Livebearing Fish

Predatory fish can be some of the most entertaining species to keep - but the same traits that make them fun can also pose a challenge! What tank mates do you keep with a fish predator? How do you feed and care for them? The Water Colors team discusses all these questions and more, and ranks their top 5 predatory reef fish.Want to learn more about predatory fish? Or are you interested in seeing other aquarists' projects and pets? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this epsiode: V-tail grouper (Cephalopholis urodeta) Snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Volitan lionfish (Pterois volitans) Giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Neon dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Dwarf fuzzy lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) Harlequin tusk wrasse (Choerodon fasciatus) Speckled epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) Arc eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) Niger triggerfish (Odonus niger) Striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi) Blue line grouper (Cephalopholis formosa) Polleni grouper (Cephalopholis polleni) Miniatus grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus)

Predatory fish can be some of the most entertaining species to keep - but the same traits that make them fun can also pose a challenge! What tank mates do you keep with a fish predator? How do you feed and care for them? The Water Colors team discusses all these questions and more, and ranks their top 5 predatory reef fish. Want to learn more about predatory fish? Or are you interested in seeing other aquarists' projects and pets? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners group on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this epsiode: <ul> <li>V-tail grouper (Cephalopholis urodeta)</li> <li>Snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa)</li> <li>Volitan lionfish (Pterois volitans)</li> <li>Giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson)</li> <li>Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus)</li> <li>Neon dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis)</li> <li>Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus)</li> <li>Dwarf fuzzy lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus)</li> <li>Harlequin tusk wrasse (Choerodon fasciatus)</li> <li>Speckled epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare)</li> <li>Arc eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus)</li> <li>Niger triggerfish (Odonus niger)</li> <li>Striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi)</li> <li>Blue line grouper (Cephalopholis formosa)</li> <li>Polleni grouper (Cephalopholis polleni)</li> <li>Miniatus grouper (Cephalopholis miniata)</li> <li>Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)</li> <li>Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus)</li></ul>

122. Reef Predators

Killifish make for great pets, display fish, and breeding projects. Some of the easiest types to keep and breed are known as non-annual killifish, or mop-spawners! This name comes from the strategy aquarists use to induce spawning behavior - by placing a synthetic yarn mop to encourage breeding and to collect eggs. The Water Colors team discusses some of their favorite killifish that can be bred in this manner, as well as tips and tricks to take on your own project at home!Watch our tutorial on creating mops here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TteHpP9okBkWatch our tutorial for collecting eggs here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHXBYxyTpTkHave some fun killifish of your own you'd like to share? Or questions on how to begin your own project? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Fundulopanchax gardneri Aphyosemion striatum Lamprichthys tanganicanus Aphyosemion bivittatum Aphyosemion hera Scriptaphyosmeion gurgnardi Fundulopanchax sjostedti Aphyosemion fellmanni Epiplatys annulatus Aphyosemion australe "Gold" Aphyosemion/diapteron abacinum Aphanius mento Epiplatys singa Aphyosemion/diapteron fulgens Epiplatys dageti (Monroviae) Aphyosemion elberti

Killifish make for great pets, display fish, and breeding projects. Some of the easiest types to keep and breed are known as non-annual killifish, or mop-spawners! This name comes from the strategy aquarists use to induce spawning behavior - by placing a synthetic yarn mop to encourage breeding and to collect eggs. The Water Colors team discusses some of their favorite killifish that can be bred in this manner, as well as tips and tricks to take on your own project at home! Watch our tutorial on creating mops here! <a href="http://How to Make Spawning Mops to Breed Egg Scattering Fish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TteHpP9okBk</a> Watch our tutorial for collecting eggs here! <a href="http://Searching for Eggs: How to Use a Spawning Mop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHXBYxyTpTk</a> Have some fun killifish of your own you'd like to share? Or questions on how to begin your own project? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="http://Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook Group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Fundulopanchax gardneri</li> <li>Aphyosemion striatum</li> <li>Lamprichthys tanganicanus</li> <li>Aphyosemion bivittatum</li> <li>Aphyosemion hera</li> <li>Scriptaphyosmeion gurgnardi</li> <li>Fundulopanchax sjostedti</li> <li>Aphyosemion fellmanni</li> <li>Epiplatys annulatus</li> <li>Aphyosemion australe "Gold"</li> <li>Aphyosemion/diapteron abacinum</li> <li>Aphanius mento</li> <li>Epiplatys singa</li> <li>Aphyosemion/diapteron fulgens</li> <li>Epiplatys dageti (Monroviae)</li> <li>Aphyosemion elberti</li></ul>

121. Top 5 Mop-Spawning Killifish

Corydoras catfishes are some of the most universally loved bottom dwellers in the aquarium hobby. This genus is comprised of nearly 200 species and counting! In this episode, the Water Colors team ranks their top 5 cory cats, along with some useful tips on keeping and breeding these fun little armored catfishes.Have some fun cory cats of your own? Share a picture or join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Corydoras similis, Violet Cory CW010, Orange Laser Cory Corydoras adolfi, Adolofo's Cory Corydoras duplicareus Corydoras habrosus, Dainty Cory Corydoras pygmaeus, Pygmy Cory Corydoras sterbai, Sterba's Cory Corydoras eques Corydoras atropersonatus, Polka Dot Cory Corydoras weitzmani, Twosaddle Cory CW009, Green Laser Cory Corydoras schultzei, Black Venezuelan Cory Corydoras paleatus, Pepper Cory Corydoras aeneus, Bronze Cory CW28, Super Schwartzi Highfin Cory Corydoras eversi Corydroas hastatus Corydoras trilineatus, Threestripe Cory Corydoras julii, Julii Cory

Corydoras catfishes are some of the most universally loved bottom dwellers in the aquarium hobby. This genus is comprised of nearly 200 species and counting! In this episode, the Water Colors team ranks their top 5 cory cats, along with some useful tips on keeping and breeding these fun little armored catfishes. Have some fun cory cats of your own? Share a picture or join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Corydoras similis, Violet Cory</li> <li>CW010, Orange Laser Cory</li> <li>Corydoras adolfi, Adolofo's Cory</li> <li>Corydoras duplicareus</li> <li>Corydoras habrosus, Dainty Cory</li> <li>Corydoras pygmaeus, Pygmy Cory</li> <li>Corydoras sterbai, Sterba's Cory</li> <li>Corydoras eques</li> <li>Corydoras atropersonatus, Polka Dot Cory</li> <li>Corydoras weitzmani, Twosaddle Cory</li> <li>CW009, Green Laser Cory</li> <li>Corydoras schultzei, Black Venezuelan Cory</li> <li>Corydoras paleatus, Pepper Cory</li> <li>Corydoras aeneus, Bronze Cory</li> <li>CW28, Super Schwartzi Highfin Cory</li> <li>Corydoras eversi</li> <li>Corydroas hastatus</li> <li>Corydoras trilineatus, Threestripe Cory</li> <li>Corydoras julii, Julii Cory</li></ul>

120. Top 5 Corydoras

Tub pond season is once again upon us! This is a fun and effective way to breed fish outside, with the added benefit of naturally occurring live food and a beautiful display to enjoy. What are the best fish to keep in this manner, and what factors should we take into consideration? The Water Colors team has an in-depth discussion on their favorite species for this application.Have a tub pond of your own? Or questions on how to set one up? Join the discussion in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086Correction:In this episode we stated that the Japanese ricefish is Oryzias woworae, when it is actually Oryzias latipes.Species mentioned in this episode: Fancy guppies Zebra danios Platys Swordtails Florida flagfish Celestial pearl danios Pseudomugil luminatus Pseudomugil gertrudae Blue paradise fish Betta smaradigna Laetacara curviceps Odessa barbs Rosy barbs Corydoras similis Corydoras trilineatus Bristlenose plecos Cherry barbs Dwarf neon rainbows White cloud mountain minnows Oryzias woworae

Tub pond season is once again upon us! This is a fun and effective way to breed fish outside, with the added benefit of naturally occurring live food and a beautiful display to enjoy. What are the best fish to keep in this manner, and what factors should we take into consideration? The Water Colors team has an in-depth discussion on their favorite species for this application. Have a tub pond of your own? Or questions on how to set one up? Join the discussion in the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086</a> Correction: In this episode we stated that the Japanese ricefish is Oryzias woworae, when it is actually Oryzias latipes. Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Fancy guppies</li> <li>Zebra danios</li> <li>Platys</li> <li>Swordtails</li> <li>Florida flagfish</li> <li>Celestial pearl danios</li> <li>Pseudomugil luminatus</li> <li>Pseudomugil gertrudae</li> <li>Blue paradise fish</li> <li>Betta smaradigna</li> <li>Laetacara curviceps</li> <li>Odessa barbs</li> <li>Rosy barbs</li> <li>Corydoras similis</li> <li>Corydoras trilineatus</li> <li>Bristlenose plecos</li> <li>Cherry barbs</li> <li>Dwarf neon rainbows</li> <li>White cloud mountain minnows</li> <li>Oryzias woworae</li></ul>

119. Top 5 Tub Pond Fish

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.

You know that excitement you feel when you see fry appear in an aquarium? Followed by the panic of "now what?" Well in this episode, the Water Colors team discusses everything you need to know about raising fry! From feeding, to water changes, to growth inhibiting hormones, we cover lots of frequently asked questions and share some stories of our own projects.Have stories of your own you'd like to share? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/

You know that excitement you feel when you see fry appear in an aquarium? Followed by the panic of "now what?" Well in this episode, the Water Colors team discusses everything you need to know about raising fry! From feeding, to water changes, to growth inhibiting hormones, we cover lots of frequently asked questions and share some stories of our own projects. Have stories of your own you'd like to share? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a>

118. Raising Fry

Are you interested in starting a reef tank, but are intimidated by coral care? Well in this episode, we discuss the top 5 easiest corals to keep in your saltwater aquarium! Some species grow as fast as weeds, and some are nearly impossible to kill. This makes for a great beginner friendly list, or just a fool proof range of easy to maintain corals for hobbyists of all experience levels.What species would you add to this list? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Support us by shopping online at https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaaSome species mentioned in this episode: Xenia sp., Xenia anthelia "Waving Hand" GSP, Green star polyp Colt coral (Cladiella sp.) Duncan (Ducanopsammia) Yellow polyps (Parazoanthus sp.) Frog spawn (Fimbriaphyllia sp.) Spaghetti finger leather (Sinularia flexibilis) Kenya tree (Capnella sp.) Hammer coral (Fimbriaphyllia sp.) Discosoma mushrooms Toadstools (Sinularia) Cyphastrea Purple plating photosynthetic sponge (collospongia sp.) Montipora caprincornus Pink photosynthetic gorgoniaReferenced terminology coenenchyme: the tissue that surrounds and links polyps in octocorals

Are you interested in starting a reef tank, but are intimidated by coral care? Well in this episode, we discuss the top 5 easiest corals to keep in your saltwater aquarium! Some species grow as fast as weeds, and some are nearly impossible to kill. This makes for a great beginner friendly list, or just a fool proof range of easy to maintain corals for hobbyists of all experience levels. What species would you add to this list? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook page! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Support us by shopping online at <a href="https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/shop/?v=7516fd43adaa</a> Some species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Xenia sp., Xenia anthelia "Waving Hand"</li> <li>GSP, Green star polyp</li> <li>Colt coral (Cladiella sp.)</li> <li>Duncan (Ducanopsammia)</li> <li>Yellow polyps (Parazoanthus sp.)</li> <li>Frog spawn (Fimbriaphyllia sp.)</li> <li>Spaghetti finger leather (Sinularia flexibilis)</li> <li>Kenya tree (Capnella sp.)</li> <li>Hammer coral (Fimbriaphyllia sp.)</li> <li>Discosoma mushrooms</li> <li>Toadstools (Sinularia)</li> <li>Cyphastrea</li> <li>Purple plating photosynthetic sponge (collospongia sp.)</li> <li>Montipora caprincornus</li> <li>Pink photosynthetic gorgonia</li></ul>Referenced terminology <ul> <li>coenenchyme: the tissue that surrounds and links polyps in octocorals</li></ul>

117. Top 5 Easy Corals

Characins are a vast and diverse family of fish that are hugely popular in the aquarium hobby. With well over 1000 species, how could you ever pick a favorite? In this episode, the Water Colors team does just that, narrowing the list down to our top 5 species of characins. Some are classics, and some are rare and unique. What are your favorites?Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Species mentioned in this episode: Ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) Lapis tetra (Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia) Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) Crystal tetra (Protocheirodon pi) Emperor tetra (Nematabrycon palmeri) Jellybean tetra (agadesia roloffi) Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) Blue tetra (Knodus broki) Beckford's pencilfish (Nannostromus beckfordi) Espei pencilfish (Nannostromus espei) Purple pencilfish (Nannostromus rubrocaudatus) Lampeye congo tetra (Phenacogrammus aurantiacus) Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) Marbled hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata) Bucktooth tetra (Exodon paradoxus) Wimple piranha (Cataprion mento) Redbellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) Lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) Tucano tetra (Tucanoichthys tucano) Green fire tetra (Hyphessobrycon flammeus) Ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei) Blueberry tetra (Hyphessobrycon wadai)

Characins are a vast and diverse family of fish that are hugely popular in the aquarium hobby. With well over 1000 species, how could you ever pick a favorite? In this episode, the Water Colors team does just that, narrowing the list down to our top 5 species of characins. Some are classics, and some are rare and unique. What are your favorites? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Species mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)</li> <li>Lapis tetra (Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia)</li> <li>Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)</li> <li>Crystal tetra (Protocheirodon pi)</li> <li>Emperor tetra (Nematabrycon palmeri)</li> <li>Jellybean tetra (agadesia roloffi)</li> <li>Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)</li> <li>Blue tetra (Knodus broki)</li> <li>Beckford's pencilfish (Nannostromus beckfordi)</li> <li>Espei pencilfish (Nannostromus espei)</li> <li>Purple pencilfish (Nannostromus rubrocaudatus)</li> <li>Lampeye congo tetra (Phenacogrammus aurantiacus)</li> <li>Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)</li> <li>Marbled hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)</li> <li>Bucktooth tetra (Exodon paradoxus)</li> <li>Wimple piranha (Cataprion mento)</li> <li>Redbellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri)</li> <li>Lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)</li> <li>Tucano tetra (Tucanoichthys tucano)</li> <li>Green fire tetra (Hyphessobrycon flammeus)</li> <li>Ruby tetra (Axelrodia riesei)</li> <li>Blueberry tetra (Hyphessobrycon wadai)</li></ul>

116. Top 5 Characins

What are your favorite Water Colors Aquarium Gallery episodes? It's like choosing a favorite child! Tune in to hear Ben, Amy, and Charles' top 5 favorite podcast episodes ever recorded. Some make the list due to their significance, while some are in the running simply because we had a good time recording.This episode was livestreamed on YouTube! To watch the session, you can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/T7u3EqCt1I4?feature=shareChime in with your favorite episodes on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/Episodes mentioned: 12: Intro to Killifish 17. Trade Secrets: How Water Colors Quarantines EVERY Saltwater Fish 24. Invasive Species with Dr. Alisha Davidson 25. Our Five Dream Saltwater Fish 50. Adventures in Acclimation: From Coral to Coral Beauty 56. Interview: Will Ogburn and Laura Roy, University of Dayton Fish Lab 61: Five Killer Beginner Mistakes 62. Saltwater Changes 67. Lacey Act Amendments 79. Schooling Reef Fish 80. Designer Clownfishes 82. Conservation in Aquariums: Is It Enough? 88. Biotopes: Examples of Replicating Wild Habitats 89. The Breeding Projects We're Most Proud Of 90. Blackwater Aquariums: Turning a Fringe Habitat into a Mainstream Hobby 92. Aquariums for Kids: Fostering an Enduring Love for the Hobby 99. Licorice Gouramis: Little Gems of the Rainforest 104. Questions Submitted by Podcast Listeners 108. Worst Aquarium Advice We've Seen Online 111: Wild-Type Clownfishes and Where to Find Them 112: Dirt-Spawning Killifishes

What are your favorite Water Colors Aquarium Gallery episodes? It's like choosing a favorite child! Tune in to hear Ben, Amy, and Charles' top 5 favorite podcast episodes ever recorded. Some make the list due to their significance, while some are in the running simply because we had a good time recording. This episode was livestreamed on YouTube! To watch the session, you can find the recording here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/T7u3EqCt1I4?feature=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/live/T7u3EqCt1I4?feature=share</a> Chime in with your favorite episodes on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/</a> Episodes mentioned: <ul> <li>12: Intro to Killifish</li> <li>17. Trade Secrets: How Water Colors Quarantines EVERY Saltwater Fish</li> <li>24. Invasive Species with Dr. Alisha Davidson</li> <li>25. Our Five Dream Saltwater Fish</li> <li>50. Adventures in Acclimation: From Coral to Coral Beauty</li> <li>56. Interview: Will Ogburn and Laura Roy, University of Dayton Fish Lab</li> <li>61: Five Killer Beginner Mistakes</li> <li>62. Saltwater Changes</li> <li>67. Lacey Act Amendments</li> <li>79. Schooling Reef Fish</li> <li>80. Designer Clownfishes</li> <li>82. Conservation in Aquariums: Is It Enough?</li> <li>88. Biotopes: Examples of Replicating Wild Habitats</li> <li>89. The Breeding Projects We're Most Proud Of</li> <li>90. Blackwater Aquariums: Turning a Fringe Habitat into a Mainstream Hobby</li> <li>92. Aquariums for Kids: Fostering an Enduring Love for the Hobby</li> <li>99. Licorice Gouramis: Little Gems of the Rainforest</li> <li>104. Questions Submitted by Podcast Listeners</li> <li>108. Worst Aquarium Advice We've Seen Online</li> <li>111: Wild-Type Clownfishes and Where to Find Them</li> <li>112: Dirt-Spawning Killifishes</li></ul>

115. Top 5 Episodes (Livestream)

This episode is all about the adaptive mouth brooding bettas! The Water Colors team discusses the various betta species that exhibit this fascinating strategy, and how you can keep and enjoy them at home. What species are your favorite? You can share your stories on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group!Addendums:-The International Betta Congress has a comprehensive list of all of the species mentioned in this episode. You can find the list sorted by complex here: https://www.ibcbettas.org/about-betta-splendens/smp/species-by-complex/Fishes mentioned in this episode: Betta macrostoma Betta brownorum Betta rutalins Betta coccina Betta akarensis Betta siamorientalis Betta albimarginata Betta channoides Betta anabatoides Betta dimidiata Betta krataios Betta pugnax Betta edithae Betta foerschi Betta dennisyongi Betta strohi Betta mandor Betta hendra Betta picta Betta taeniata Betta simplex Betta prima Betta falx Betta pallida Betta enisae Betta pulchra Betta breviobesus Betta lehi Betta raja Betta cracens Betta stigmosa Betta ferox Betta apollon Betta kuehnei Betta waseri Betta tomi Betta hipposideros Betta spilotogena Betta chloropharynx Betta renata Betta pi Betta pardalotos Betta unimaculata Betta macrostoma Betta patoti Betta ocellata Betta gladiator Betta pallifina Betta compuncta Betta ideii

This episode is all about the adaptive mouth brooding bettas! The Water Colors team discusses the various betta species that exhibit this fascinating strategy, and how you can keep and enjoy them at home. What species are your favorite? You can share your stories on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! Addendums: -The International Betta Congress has a comprehensive list of all of the species mentioned in this episode. You can find the list sorted by complex here: <a href="https://www.ibcbettas.org/about-betta-splendens/smp/species-by-complex/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ibcbettas.org/about-betta-splendens/smp/species-by-complex/</a> Fishes mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Betta macrostoma</li> <li>Betta brownorum</li> <li>Betta rutalins</li> <li>Betta coccina</li> <li>Betta akarensis</li> <li>Betta siamorientalis</li> <li>Betta albimarginata</li> <li>Betta channoides</li> <li>Betta anabatoides</li> <li>Betta dimidiata</li> <li>Betta krataios</li> <li>Betta pugnax</li> <li>Betta edithae</li> <li>Betta foerschi</li> <li>Betta dennisyongi</li> <li>Betta strohi</li> <li>Betta mandor</li> <li>Betta hendra</li> <li>Betta picta</li> <li>Betta taeniata</li> <li>Betta simplex</li> <li>Betta prima</li> <li>Betta falx</li> <li>Betta pallida</li> <li>Betta enisae</li> <li>Betta pulchra</li> <li>Betta breviobesus</li> <li>Betta lehi</li> <li>Betta raja</li> <li>Betta cracens</li> <li>Betta stigmosa</li> <li>Betta ferox</li> <li>Betta apollon</li> <li>Betta kuehnei</li> <li>Betta waseri</li> <li>Betta tomi</li> <li>Betta hipposideros</li> <li>Betta spilotogena</li> <li>Betta chloropharynx</li> <li>Betta renata</li> <li>Betta pi</li> <li>Betta pardalotos</li> <li>Betta unimaculata</li> <li>Betta macrostoma</li> <li>Betta patoti</li> <li>Betta ocellata</li> <li>Betta gladiator</li> <li>Betta pallifina</li> <li>Betta compuncta</li> <li>Betta ideii</li></ul>

114. Mouth Brooding Bettas

In many episodes of the podcast, the Water Colors team likes to talk about rare, and often expensive, fish. In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles talk about some really cool, cheap fishes.Corrections:- In this episode, we mentioned there being 5 species in the genus Sundadanio. There are currently 8 described species in the genus.- In this episode, we mentioned that Sundadanio rasboras are native to Borneo. They are also native to Sumatra.Fishes Mentioned in This Episode:- Dwarf anchor catfish (Erethistes jerdoni)- Neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)- Dwarf emerald danios (Celestichthys erythromicron)- Celestial pearl danio (Celestichthys margaritatus)- Neon blue rasbora (Sundadanio goblinus)- Neon red rasbora (Sundadanio rubellus)- Neon green rasbora (Sundadanio axelrodi)- Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)- Blue chameleon badis (Badis badis)- Scarlet badis (Dario dario)- Black tiger badis (Dario tigris)- Flame badis (Dario hysginon)- Dwarf green barb (Pethia phutunio)- Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius)- Brown tailed pencilfish (Nannostomus eques)- Green striped pencilfish (Nannostomus marilynae)- Beckford's pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)- Sparkling gourami (Trichopsis pumila)- Giant sparkling gourami (Trichopsis schalleri)- Croaking gourami (Trichopsis vittata)- Coral red pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri)- Purple pencilfish (Nannostomus rubrocaudatus)- "Really Red" pencilfish (Nannostomus sp. "Really Red")- Zipper kuhli loach (Pangio cuneovirgata)- Kuhli loach (Pangio oblonga)- Black kuhli loach (Pangio oblonga)- Bumblebee goby (Brachygobius nunus)- Betta imbellis- Apistogramma spp.- Blue paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis)- Blind cave tetra (Astyanax mexicanus)- Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)- Dwarf red rasbora (Microrasbora rubescens)- Salt and pepper cory (Corydoras habrosus)- Pygmy cory (Corydoras pygmaeus)- Black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)- Glowlight danio (Celestichthys choprae)- Giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus)- Black molly (Poecilia sphenops)- Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna)- Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)- Rummynose tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)- Blue platy (Xiphophorus variatus)- Parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus)- Lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)- Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)- Emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri)- Albino cory (Corydoras aeneus)- Green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)- Clown killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)- Daisy's ricefish (Oryzias woworae)- Mekong ricefish (Oryzias mekongensis)- Songkhram ricefish (Oryzias songkhramensis)- Phoenix rasbora (Boraras merah)- Chili rasbora (Boraras brigittae)- Exclamation point rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides)- Dwarf hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi)- Platinum hatchetfish (Thoracocharax stellatus)- Silver hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla)- Marble hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)- Archerfish (Toxotes spp.)- Micropoecilia picta- Poecilia parae- Pearl danio (Danio albolineatus)- Firemouth meeki (Thorichthys meeki)

In many episodes of the podcast, the Water Colors team likes to talk about rare, and often expensive, fish. In this episode: Ben, Amy, and Charles talk about some really cool, cheap fishes. Corrections: - In this episode, we mentioned there being 5 species in the genus Sundadanio. There are currently 8 described species in the genus. - In this episode, we mentioned that Sundadanio rasboras are native to Borneo. They are also native to Sumatra. Fishes Mentioned in This Episode: - Dwarf anchor catfish (Erethistes jerdoni) - Neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) - Dwarf emerald danios (Celestichthys erythromicron) - Celestial pearl danio (Celestichthys margaritatus) - Neon blue rasbora (Sundadanio goblinus) - Neon red rasbora (Sundadanio rubellus) - Neon green rasbora (Sundadanio axelrodi) - Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) - Blue chameleon badis (Badis badis) - Scarlet badis (Dario dario) - Black tiger badis (Dario tigris) - Flame badis (Dario hysginon) - Dwarf green barb (Pethia phutunio) - Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius) - Brown tailed pencilfish (Nannostomus eques) - Green striped pencilfish (Nannostomus marilynae) - Beckford's pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi) - Sparkling gourami (Trichopsis pumila) - Giant sparkling gourami (Trichopsis schalleri) - Croaking gourami (Trichopsis vittata) - Coral red pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri) - Purple pencilfish (Nannostomus rubrocaudatus) - "Really Red" pencilfish (Nannostomus sp. "Really Red") - Zipper kuhli loach (Pangio cuneovirgata) - Kuhli loach (Pangio oblonga) - Black kuhli loach (Pangio oblonga) - Bumblebee goby (Brachygobius nunus) - Betta imbellis - Apistogramma spp. - Blue paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis) - Blind cave tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) - Buenos Aires tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) - Dwarf red rasbora (Microrasbora rubescens) - Salt and pepper cory (Corydoras habrosus) - Pygmy cory (Corydoras pygmaeus) - Black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) - Glowlight danio (Celestichthys choprae) - Giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) - Black molly (Poecilia sphenops) - Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna) - Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) - Rummynose tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri) - Blue platy (Xiphophorus variatus) - Parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus) - Lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) - Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) - Emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) - Albino cory (Corydoras aeneus) - Green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) - Clown killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) - Daisy's ricefish (Oryzias woworae) - Mekong ricefish (Oryzias mekongensis) - Songkhram ricefish (Oryzias songkhramensis) - Phoenix rasbora (Boraras merah) - Chili rasbora (Boraras brigittae) - Exclamation point rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides) - Dwarf hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi) - Platinum hatchetfish (Thoracocharax stellatus) - Silver hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) - Marble hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata) - Archerfish (Toxotes spp.) - Micropoecilia picta - Poecilia parae - Pearl danio (Danio albolineatus) - Firemouth meeki (Thorichthys meeki)

113. Top 5 Fish Under $6

Killifishes have a reputation for being difficult or requiring incredibly specific husbandry requirements, but these myths ignore the fact that there are over 1200 species to choose from. In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team hopes to dispel many myths pertaining to killifishes by discussing the diversity of killifishes that are specifically dirt-spawning. You can share your stories of killifish keeping on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group!Addendums:- The 2023 American Killifish Association (AKA) and American Livebearer Association conventions will be held jointly in Kalamazoo, Michigan from May 19-May 21. These conventions are being co-hosted by the South West Michigan Aquarium Society and the Michiana Aquarium Society. The Water Colors team is planning on attending these conventions. More information can be found on the AKA and ALA websites.- There is a wealth of resources pertaining to the research and laboratory husbandry of Nothobranchius furzeri as a model organism can be found on the Nothobranchius furzeri Information Network (NFIN) website.- The killifishes from the Pachypanchax genus are endemic to Madagascar.- We listed off "all" the Cynolebias killifish species, but our list seemed to lack some of the more recently described species. So, we'll include that list here: Cynolebias altus, Cynolebias obscurus, Cynolebias ochraceus, Cynolebias oticus, Cynolebias paraguassuensis, Cynolebias parietalis, Cynolebias parnaibensis, Cynolebias rectiventer, and Cynolebias roseus- Don't worry, we'll likely do South American Annuals (SAA) killifishes and a Mop-spawning killifishes episodes in the future.Fishes Mentioned in This Episode:- Dwarf adorned goby (Eviota sigillata)- Nothobranchius furzeri- Nothobranchius rachovii- Nothobranchius foerschi- Nothobranchius korthausae- Nothobranchius patrizii- Nothobranchius guentheri- Callopanchax spp.- Austrolebias spp.- Pterolebias spp.- Gnatholebias spp.- Moema spp.- Rachovia spp.- Simpsonichthys spp.- Austrolebias nigripinnis- Nematolebias whitei- Cynolebias albipunctatus- Cynolebias attenuatus- Cynolebias gibbus- Cynolebias gilbertoi- Cynolebias griseus- Cynolebias itapicuruensis- Cynolebias leptocephalus- Cynolebias microphthalmus- Cynolebias perforatus- Cynolebias porosus- Cynolebias vazabarrisensis- Betta albimarginata- Simpsonichthys constanciae- Nothobranchius kadleci- Nothobranchius neumanni- Nothobranchius robustus- Nothobranchius eggersi- Nothobranchius flammicomantis- Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus- Nothobranchius rubripinnis- Nothobranchius attenboroughi- Aphyosemion spp.- Pygmy sunfish (Elassoma okefenokee)

Killifishes have a reputation for being difficult or requiring incredibly specific husbandry requirements, but these myths ignore the fact that there are over 1200 species to choose from. In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team hopes to dispel many myths pertaining to killifishes by discussing the diversity of killifishes that are specifically dirt-spawning. You can share your stories of killifish keeping on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! Addendums: - The 2023 American Killifish Association (AKA) and American Livebearer Association conventions will be held jointly in Kalamazoo, Michigan from May 19-May 21. These conventions are being co-hosted by the South West Michigan Aquarium Society and the Michiana Aquarium Society. The Water Colors team is planning on attending these conventions. More information can be found on the AKA and ALA websites. - There is a wealth of resources pertaining to the research and laboratory husbandry of Nothobranchius furzeri as a model organism can be found on the Nothobranchius furzeri Information Network (NFIN) website. - The killifishes from the Pachypanchax genus are endemic to Madagascar. - We listed off "all" the Cynolebias killifish species, but our list seemed to lack some of the more recently described species. So, we'll include that list here: Cynolebias altus, Cynolebias obscurus, Cynolebias ochraceus, Cynolebias oticus, Cynolebias paraguassuensis, Cynolebias parietalis, Cynolebias parnaibensis, Cynolebias rectiventer, and Cynolebias roseus - Don't worry, we'll likely do South American Annuals (SAA) killifishes and a Mop-spawning killifishes episodes in the future. Fishes Mentioned in This Episode: - Dwarf adorned goby (Eviota sigillata) - Nothobranchius furzeri - Nothobranchius rachovii - Nothobranchius foerschi - Nothobranchius korthausae - Nothobranchius patrizii - Nothobranchius guentheri - Callopanchax spp. - Austrolebias spp. - Pterolebias spp. - Gnatholebias spp. - Moema spp. - Rachovia spp. - Simpsonichthys spp. - Austrolebias nigripinnis - Nematolebias whitei - Cynolebias albipunctatus - Cynolebias attenuatus - Cynolebias gibbus - Cynolebias gilbertoi - Cynolebias griseus - Cynolebias itapicuruensis - Cynolebias leptocephalus - Cynolebias microphthalmus - Cynolebias perforatus - Cynolebias porosus - Cynolebias vazabarrisensis - Betta albimarginata - Simpsonichthys constanciae - Nothobranchius kadleci - Nothobranchius neumanni - Nothobranchius robustus - Nothobranchius eggersi - Nothobranchius flammicomantis - Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus - Nothobranchius rubripinnis - Nothobranchius attenboroughi - Aphyosemion spp. - Pygmy sunfish (Elassoma okefenokee)

112. Dirt-Spawning Killifishes

In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team is looking outside the "designer" clownfish box and exploring the natural biodiversity in clownfishes (Amphiprion spp.). Each species has a unique phylogenetic history, ecology, and behavioral repertoire. Or, said another way, this natural biodiversity means that there is a clownfish species that is perfect for almost every marine aquarium in the world. If you have wild-type clownfish in your home aquarium, please share your photos on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group!Correction/Addendum:- ORA was originally selling a Amphiprion melanopus clade clownfish from Fiji as Amphiprion rubrocinctus. In 2008, this population was described as Amphiprion barberi. ORA managed to confirm this identification with DNA testing. This story is a great example of why collection locations matter so much. In this case, the name changed, but it was still the "red clownfish from Fiji". Having a known collection location allowed professional breeders to correctly reidentify the fish they were selling.Fishes Mentioned in this Episode:- Percula clownfish (Amphiprion percula)- Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)- White-stripe maroon clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus)- Gold-stripe maroon clownfish (Amphiprion epigrammata)- Cinnamon clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus)- Tomato clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus)- Wide-Band clownfish (Amphiprion latezonatus)- Barrier Reef clownfish (Amphiprion akindynos)- Mcculloch's clownfish (Amphiprion mccullochi)- Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii)- Saddleback clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus)- Sebae clownfish (Amphiprion sebae)- Three-banded clownfish (Amphiprion tricinctus)- Allard's clownfish (Amphiprion allardi)- Japanese Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii japonicus)- Black Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii milii)- Solomon Islands Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii papuensis)- Red Sea clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus)- Chagos clownfish (Amphiprion chagosensis)- Mauritian clownfish (Amphiprion chrysogaster)- "Whitetail" Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus)- Seychelles clownfish (Amphiprion fuscocaudatus)- Madagascar clownfish (Amphiprion latifasciatus)- Oman clownfish (Amphiprion omanensis)- Black-footed clownfish (Amphiprion nigripes)- Yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)- "Blackfin" Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Blackfin")- White-bonnet clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus x A. sanderacinos "leucokranos")- Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos)- Mariana Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Mariana"- Vanuatu Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Vanuatu")- Polynesian Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Polynesia")- Barber's clownfish (Amphiprion barberi)- Fire clownfish (Amphiprion ephippium)- Ruby/Cinnamon clownfish (Amphiprion rubrocinctus)- Pacific skunk clownfish (Amphiprion pacificus)- Yellow skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos)- Pink skunk clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion)- Thielle's clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris x A. sanderacinos "thiellei)- "Fiji Sunkist" pink skunk clownfish (Amphiprion cf. perideraion "Fiji")- African skunk clownfish (Amphiprion cf. akallopisos "Africa")

In this episode of the podcast, the Water Colors team is looking outside the "designer" clownfish box and exploring the natural biodiversity in clownfishes (Amphiprion spp.). Each species has a unique phylogenetic history, ecology, and behavioral repertoire. Or, said another way, this natural biodiversity means that there is a clownfish species that is perfect for almost every marine aquarium in the world. If you have wild-type clownfish in your home aquarium, please share your photos on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! Correction/Addendum: - ORA was originally selling a Amphiprion melanopus clade clownfish from Fiji as Amphiprion rubrocinctus. In 2008, this population was described as Amphiprion barberi. ORA managed to confirm this identification with DNA testing. This story is a great example of why collection locations matter so much. In this case, the name changed, but it was still the "red clownfish from Fiji". Having a known collection location allowed professional breeders to correctly reidentify the fish they were selling. Fishes Mentioned in this Episode: - Percula clownfish (Amphiprion percula) - Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) - White-stripe maroon clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus) - Gold-stripe maroon clownfish (Amphiprion epigrammata) - Cinnamon clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) - Tomato clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) - Wide-Band clownfish (Amphiprion latezonatus) - Barrier Reef clownfish (Amphiprion akindynos) - Mcculloch's clownfish (Amphiprion mccullochi) - Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) - Saddleback clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) - Sebae clownfish (Amphiprion sebae) - Three-banded clownfish (Amphiprion tricinctus) - Allard's clownfish (Amphiprion allardi) - Japanese Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii japonicus) - Black Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii milii) - Solomon Islands Clark's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii papuensis) - Red Sea clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus) - Chagos clownfish (Amphiprion chagosensis) - Mauritian clownfish (Amphiprion chrysogaster) - "Whitetail" Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) - Seychelles clownfish (Amphiprion fuscocaudatus) - Madagascar clownfish (Amphiprion latifasciatus) - Oman clownfish (Amphiprion omanensis) - Black-footed clownfish (Amphiprion nigripes) - Yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) - "Blackfin" Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Blackfin") - White-bonnet clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus x A. sanderacinos "leucokranos") - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) - Mariana Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Mariana" - Vanuatu Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Vanuatu") - Polynesian Blue-stripe clownfish (Amphiprion cf. chrysopterus "Polynesia") - Barber's clownfish (Amphiprion barberi) - Fire clownfish (Amphiprion ephippium) - Ruby/Cinnamon clownfish (Amphiprion rubrocinctus) - Pacific skunk clownfish (Amphiprion pacificus) - Yellow skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) - Pink skunk clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion) - Thielle's clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris x A. sanderacinos "thiellei) - "Fiji Sunkist" pink skunk clownfish (Amphiprion cf. perideraion "Fiji") - African skunk clownfish (Amphiprion cf. akallopisos "Africa")

111. Wild-Type Clownfishes and Where to Find Them

Just when you thought we weren't going to release an episode this week, we pull a fast one. In this episode of the podcast, Johnathon Butkus from Oase joins the Water Colors Team in sharing our stories of the stupidest fish we've ever met. Some of them are just so stupid we don't understand why they even exist and some of them are so stupid that we can't help but love them.Fishes Mentioned in This Episode:- Polar blue cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus x Amatitlania nigrofasciata)- Banana convict cichlid (Archocentrus nanoluteus)- Blood parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus )- Red Devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus)- Goldfish (Carassius auratus)- Captive-Bred clownfish (Amphiprion spp.)- Black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)- Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)- Black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)- Hatchetfish (Family: Gasteropelecidae)- Zebra danio (Brachydanio rerio)- White Cloud Mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes)- Moose-faced loach (Canthophrys gongota)- Horse-faced loach (Acantopsis dialuzona)- Killifishes (Egg-laying fish in Cyprinodontiformes)- Betta unimaculata- Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)- Red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri)- Violet-lined piranha (Serrasalmus geryi)- Domestic-strain Betta (Betta splendens)- Green clown goby (Gobiodon atrangulatus)- "Wookie" our Ward's wobbegong shark (Orectolobus wardi)- "Most" Malawi cichlid/Mbuna cichlid (Pseudotropheus spp.)- Rainbowfishes (Family: Melanotaeniidae)- Yellow lab cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus)- Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)- Mudskipper (Subfamily: Oxudercinae)- Flowerhorn (Cichlasoma hybrid)- Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)- Bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus sp.)- Blue hippo tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)

Just when you thought we weren't going to release an episode this week, we pull a fast one. In this episode of the podcast, Johnathon Butkus from Oase joins the Water Colors Team in sharing our stories of the stupidest fish we've ever met. Some of them are just so stupid we don't understand why they even exist and some of them are so stupid that we can't help but love them. Fishes Mentioned in This Episode: - Polar blue cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus x Amatitlania nigrofasciata) - Banana convict cichlid (Archocentrus nanoluteus) - Blood parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus ) - Red Devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus) - Goldfish (Carassius auratus) - Captive-Bred clownfish (Amphiprion spp.) - Black skirt tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) - Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) - Black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) - Hatchetfish (Family: Gasteropelecidae) - Zebra danio (Brachydanio rerio) - White Cloud Mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) - Moose-faced loach (Canthophrys gongota) - Horse-faced loach (Acantopsis dialuzona) - Killifishes (Egg-laying fish in Cyprinodontiformes) - Betta unimaculata - Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) - Red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) - Violet-lined piranha (Serrasalmus geryi) - Domestic-strain Betta (Betta splendens) - Green clown goby (Gobiodon atrangulatus) - "Wookie" our Ward's wobbegong shark (Orectolobus wardi) - "Most" Malawi cichlid/Mbuna cichlid (Pseudotropheus spp.) - Rainbowfishes (Family: Melanotaeniidae) - Yellow lab cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) - Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa) - Mudskipper (Subfamily: Oxudercinae) - Flowerhorn (Cichlasoma hybrid) - Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) - Bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus sp.) - Blue hippo tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)

110. April Fools! Our Top 4 Stupidest Fish of All Time featuring Johnathon Butkus

You asked for it! We'll be dipping our toes in the water with our first YouTube livestream on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:15 EST (Link below). The topic of discussion will be Top 5 Favorite Episodes of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast. Depending on the response we get, livestreams like this might become regularly scheduled. So, please share the news and keep those hands wet!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7u3EqCt1I4

You asked for it! We'll be dipping our toes in the water with our first YouTube livestream on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:15 EST (Link below). The topic of discussion will be Top 5 Favorite Episodes of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast. Depending on the response we get, livestreams like this might become regularly scheduled. So, please share the news and keep those hands wet! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7u3EqCt1I4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7u3EqCt1I4</a>

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