Podcasts by Aquariumania - Tropical Fish as Pets - Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world.
Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic animals can thrive in your home if you learn the dos and don’ts and get the right equipment. Aquariums and ponds are living, breathing aquatic works of art that can be as simple or as complex as your imagination and skills allow.
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Aquariumania - Episode 4 The Science and Art of Koi and Goldfish from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.962746
Koi and goldfish have been staples in the hobby for a long time, and continue to gain in popularity as staples for aquatic water gardens as well as indoor tank systems. The beautiful color and finn...
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Aquariumania - Episode 8 New World Cichlids from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.952436
Cichlids from the Americas, known as "New World Cichlids," include angelfish, discus, Jack Dempseys, and oscars. But these species are just the tip of the "New World" iceberg. One of the largest gr...
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Aquariumania - Episode 13 Through Hell’s Aquarium--and Back-- with Best-Selling Author Steve Alten! from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.886777
What is the biggest and baddest aquarium you’ve ever seen? How about the biggest and baddest fish? Best-selling author Steve Alten blows all of those out of the water, with his latest sci-fi horro...
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Aquariumania - Episode 18 Sea Life at Home: Getting Started with Marine Aquaria from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.863393
Although most aquarium hobbyists are freshwater enthusiasts, a growing number are taking the salty plunge and keeping marine fish and invertebrates. Advances in marine aquarium technology, increas...
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Aquariumania - Episode 20 Aquarium Fish Sex: How Craig Watson’s Obsession Helps Stimulate Florida’s Ornamental Fish Industry from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.856449
Florida has been the center of aquarium fish and plant production in the U.S. since the 1930s. The state’s fish farmers currently raise hundreds of species of ornamental fish. But how do they breed...
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Aquariumania - Episode 32 Growing Up Fish: Life at 5-D Tropical, Inc. with Jason Diaz from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.786753
The U.S. aquarium fish industry is centered in Florida, and has a rich tradition of fish farming families. My guest today, Jason Diaz, has been working in his family’s business since age 12. Jaso...
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Aquariumania - Episode 33 AMAZONAS’ Hans-George Evers and the Amazing L-Cats from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.783542
Most hobbyists are familiar with the common pleco, the catfish that feeds on algae and detritus and is a staple of any community tank. But most do not know that there are currently well over 600 di...
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Aquariumania - Episode 34 Banggai Cardinalfish Adventures with Journalist Ret Talbot from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.780196
The Banggai cardinalfish is a small, beautiful marine aquarium fish that was discovered twice, rose quickly in popularity, but now has an uncertain future. What do we know about this fish and what...
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Aquariumania - Episode 35 Josiah Pit and Australia’s Aquarium Industries from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.773947
The aquarium industry is truly international. Although many fish come from farms and collection points in Florida and other parts of the US, numerous species also arrive from points around the glo...
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Aquariumania - Episode 42 Turquoise and Gold: Mike Drawdy of Imperial Tropicals Discusses Some Present and Future Aquarium Fish Gems from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.749459
Florida’s aquarium fish producers comprise much of the heart and soul of U.S. production. They are a colorful, hard-working, and dedicated group, and many come from families who have been farming ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 43 A 'Cultural' Collaboration: Petco and Defenders of Wildlife Promote Farm-Raised Fish from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.745136
Most common freshwater aquarium fish are aquacultured- born and raised on fish farms in Florida, other parts of the U.S., and abroad. Most marine aquarium species, by contrast, are collected from ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 46 Upside Down, Electric Blue, and Chocolate: Some Cool Fish from John Skidmore of Golden Pond Tropicals, Inc. from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.738069
What do upside down catfish, electric blue Jack Dempseys, and eartheaters all have in common? They are all bred and raised by my guest today, aquarium fish producer John Skidmore of Golden Pond Tr...
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Aquariumania - Episode 47 After Ten Years, Yorktown Technologies’ GloFish Continue to Glo-On! from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.733777
When the first transgenic red zebra danio first lit up the U.S. aquarium hobby in 2004 amidst great controversy, naysayers thought this would be just a passing fancy. Ten years later, Yorktown Tech...
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Aquariumania - Episode 54 The Hypnotic New Wave of Aquarium Keeping: Jellyfish Art from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.677020
Jellyfish have mesmerized us for centuries. Their beauty, fragility, and grace, combined with a stinging defense, have made jellyfish keeping a major challenge and, for a time, only possible at pub...
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Aquariumania - Episode 57 All in A Day’s Work: Industry Insights from Sandy Moore of Segrest Farms from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.643758
Segrest Farms, one of the world's largest wholesale ornamental fish distributors, supplies over 1,000 pet shops, public aquariums, and research institutions each week with aquarium livestock, aquat...
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Aquariumania - Episode 58 Cichlids of the Americas with Dan Sharifi from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.640464
Central and South American cichlids include some of the most behaviorally complex and colorful adult species in the hobby displaying vibrant turquoise, fluorescent reds, oranges, and yellows, espec...
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Aquariumania - Episode 65 YouTuber Dustin Wunderlich of Dustin’s Fishtanks Talks Videos, Plants, and 107,000! from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.584192
YouTube has changed the way the world shares experiences and learns, and aquarium enthusiasts have taken advantage of this powerful tool. Big case in point- the incredibly popular aquarium channel,...
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Aquariumania - Episode 70 Dr. Ari Fustukjian: The Florida Aquarium’s Wet Vet from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.555224
The Florida Aquarium – an inspiring and signature tourist destination in Tampa - highlights Florida native species and other aquatic animals from around the world. My guest today, Dr. Ari Fustukji...
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Aquariumania - Episode 71 Aquascape Artist Sam Rutka Sheds Light on Planted Aquaria from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.548297
Aquatic gardening, whether in ponds or aquaria, is both a science and an art. Just the right mix and quantity of plants and an expert touch can mean the difference between a tank with plants and a ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 78 Kids Are The Future, But For Some Of Them, The Future Is Now! from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.498465
My guest today is 8-year-old Miles Fetherston-Resch, Founder and CEO of Kids Saving Oceans, a conservation lifestyle brand, and his mother Libby, who currently works for NOAA’s Marine Mammal Progra...
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Aquariumania - Episode 79 Nuri Fisher of Piscine Energetics: How An Innovative Fish Food Mitigates An Ecological Crisis from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.493336
Good quality fish food is, of course, critical for the aquaculture and aquarium industries. Fresh and frozen options can supplement commercial pellets and flakes or may be important staples for som...
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Aquariumania - Episode 85 Aaron Pilnick Raises a Prickly Subject: Diadema Sea Urchin Aquaculture for Coral Reef Restoration from 2023-12-12T15:55:53.471701
Childhood aquarium keeping has been an introduction and gateway for many professionals working in public aquaria, aquaculture, fisheries, and natural resource conservation. My guest today, Aaron Pi...
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Aquariumania - Episode 94 Dr. Alex Hall, The Reef Vet, Shares His Approach to Reef Tank Diseases from 2023-10-11T15:54:50
Reef aquaria - from nano tanks to large, complex, high-tech systems - have exploded in popularity with increased knowledge and more advanced lighting and filtration. My guest today, Dr. Alex Hall,...
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Aquariumania - Episode 93 The Science of Fish Art: Nick Mayer’s Journey from Marine Biologist to Award-Winning Artist from 2023-07-18T16:44:19
My guest today, Nick Mayer, is an award-winning artist whose science background and passions for aquatic life and fly-fishing both inform and inspire his beautiful, vibrant works. Join us, as Nick ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 92 Cat-ching up on Catfish Nutrition with Rebecca Bentley from 2023-06-26T12:43:18
The catfishes - members of the order Siluriformes - include over 3000 species that vary widely in size, appearance, biology, and ecology. So what do catfish eat? Fishkeepers are often confused and ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 91 Jay Springer Shares His Wet and Wild Path from SoCal to Pet Supplies Plus from 2023-05-24T17:54:59
Aquarium retail stores are the primary ‘gateway’ to the hobby for many beginners. How do large retail chains work to ensure quality animals and to provide good fishkeeping information? My guest tod...
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Aquariumania - Episode 90 Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture - Reef and Coral Keeping 101: Part 2, Aquascaping and Water Chemistry Overview from 2023-04-18T11:26:39
Coral reef tanks continue to gain in popularity, and advances in technology and coral reef biology and ecology have made reef keeping much more accessible. My guest today is Chris Meckley of ACI Aq...
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Aquariumania - Episode 89 Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture’s Reef and Coral Keeping 101: Part 1: Tanks, Equipment and Accessories from 2023-02-17T12:43:01
Coral reefs are considered the rainforests of the sea – dense, hotbeds of biodiversity and beauty. Covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are believed to contain about 25% of all known mari...
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Aquariumania - Episode 88 Fish Veterinarian Dr. Jessie Sanders: From Marine Biology to Mobile Fish Practice from 2023-01-30T16:41:42
Fish medicine has come a long way in the past 30 years, with more and more pet owners seeking veterinary care for their sick fish. My guest today, Dr. Jessie Sanders, owner and chief veterinarian o...
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Aquariumania - Episode 87 Chris Englezou: Leveraging Hobbyist Expertise with Science and Conservation through the Freshwater Life Project from 2022-08-17T09:20:51
The aquarium hobby has inspired many, myself included, to careers in public aquaria, science, aquaculture, and/or conservation. My guest today, Chris Englezou, has fused his love of the hobby and s...
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Aquariumania - Episode 86 Rediscovering the Dragons of Gondwana with Joshua Pickett, Author of The Bichir Handbook from 2022-03-17T18:47:48
Among the most fascinating of aquarium fishes, the bichirs - including the “ropefish” and “dinosaur or dragon eel” – share primeval features with their ancestors, some of the earliest fishes on ear...
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Aquariumania - Episode 84 Noah Bressman Describes His Work with Fishes that Walk On Land from 2021-09-28T17:11:08
We often use the term fish out of water to describe someone whose completely out of their element. But believe it or not, many fish have evolved with the biology, cues, and behaviors needed to move...
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Aquariumania - Episode 83 Steve Bitter Promotes Education, Conservation, and Having Fun “Under” the Aquarium atthe Boardwalk from 2021-08-19T10:20:58
Setting up an aquarium requires a lot of ‘homework.’ You need to learn a lot about your fish and what kind of environment it needs to be healthy and thrive. So what goes into opening a whole new p...
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Aquariumania - Episode 82 The Aquarium Industry: A Global Look from Down Under with Ornamental Fish International President Shane Willis from 2021-05-11T19:43:05
The aquarium trade is a billion dollar industry with commerce of animals, plants, and goods supporting the livelihoods of people all over the world. National and international organizations play a ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 81 Naturalist and Explorer Ivan Mikolji, Part 2:Tales from His New Book “Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild” from 2020-12-22T17:45:52
The Orinoco River – one of the longest in S. America, has tributaries and wetlands that spread throughout Venezuela and Colombia for hundreds of thousands of square miles. Among the most biodiverse...
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Aquariumania - Episode 80 How Ivan Mikolji Fuses Nature, Science, and Art to Foster Conservation of South American Waters from 2020-10-21T15:26:03
South American river systems, the native range for many aquarium fish species, are beautiful, biodiverse, and rich in complexity.
My guest today, Ivan Mikolji is a world-renowned natural...
Aquariumania - Episode 77 How Does Aquarium Keeping Affect ‘the Keepers'? Dr. Liz Marchio Shares Her Own Journey and Her Interests in Science and the Public from 2020-05-13T10:45:34
Aquarium keeping, for many hobbyists, goes beyond the pet aspect and truly becomes a way to bring aquatic ecosystems into one’s home. But how do aquariums affect personal views on science and conse...
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Aquariumania - Episode 76 Lionfish: Beautiful but Damaging Invaders from the Indo-Pacific from 2020-04-14T11:37:46
The lionfishes, known for their contrasting banded coloration and long, venomous fin rays, are beautiful and popular marine aquarium inhabitants. So what happens when they leave their native Indo-P...
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Aquariumania - Episode 75 Segrest Farms’ Alan Luken and Shelby Stensrud Discuss Conservation and Sustainability in the Aquarium Trade from 2019-11-26T13:26:54
Sustainability and conservation of the earth’s aquatic resources are critical to our planet’s health. In the aquarium hobby, there is constant debate over the pros and cons of wild collection vs. a...
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Aquariumania - Episode 74 In and Out of Africa: Joe Cutler’s Quest to Catalogue and Preserve Cameroon’s Freshwater Fishes from 2019-09-11T17:31:07
Travel and technology have made our world seems smaller- but the aquatic realm continues to be a source of mystery. My guest today, Joe Cutler, a scientist and National Geographic Explorer, has mad...
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Aquariumania - Episode 73 Keys in Crisis: The Florida Aquarium’s Keri O’Neil Discusses Multi-Institutional Efforts to Manage Disease Devastating Florida’s Coral Reefs from 2019-07-31T12:51:45
The Florida Keys, a famous destination for snorkelers and divers, are home to the continental U.S.’s only living coral barrier reef. Unfortunately, since about 2014, the Florida Reef Tract has been...
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Aquariumania - Episode 72 From Switzerland to the Wilds of Minnesota: The Aquatic Journey of Amazonas Magazine’s and Swiss Tropicals’ Stephan Tanner from 2019-06-27T16:07:10
How does a Swiss aquarium fish enthusiast go from molecular cancer research to leadership roles for both Amazonas Magazine, a must-read resource for aquarium hobbyists, AND Swiss Tropicals, a compa...
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Aquariumania - Episode 69 Preuss Pets: A Tropical, Animal Lover's Paradise in Lansing, Michigan from 2018-11-15T17:01:55
Most people don’t equate Lansing, Michigan with the tropics…but nestled within this city is Preuss Pets, a Caribbean-themed tropical store paradise and major animal destination, filled with high qu...
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Aquariumania - Episode 68 Ancient Hobby History: How Florida Exotic Fish Sales’ Rick Biro Brought Cichlids to the U.S. from 2018-06-25T11:15:21
African cichlids have been farmed in Florida for decades. But how did these popular, colorful fish find their way into Florida’s industry? My guest today is Rick Biro, well-known cichlid producer...
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Aquariumania - Episode 67 Barrett Christie: Building An Oasis for Endangered Desert Fishes from 2018-04-19T11:22:57
Barrett Christie, Director of Husbandry at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT, has worked with most major groups of aquatic animals, from seals to sharks to corals- but ironically- he has a stron...
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Aquariumania - Episode 66 Dr. Greg Barord Uncovers Mysteries of the Chambered Nautilus from 2018-02-12T17:03:08
SciFi enthusiasts may remember that in Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Captain Nemo’s submarine was the Nautilus. Named after one of the most beautiful creatures of the ocean - the cha...
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Aquariumania - Episode 64 Segrest Farms’ Marine Guru Alan Luken discusses the Reef Aquarium Hobby and Conservation from 2017-12-11T14:23:30
The marine aquarium and reef hobby continue to gain interest, as marine conservation concerns also increase. My guest today is Alan Luken, head of corals and marine organisms at Segrest Farms, who ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 63 Josh Patterson: Corals and Restoration Aquaculture from 2017-09-13T13:09:55
Most people think of aquaculture as farming fish for food. Some may even realize that many aquarium fish are cultured for the hobby. So what is ‘restoration aquaculture’ and what role does it play ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 62 Mark Faulkner Talks Aquarium Build and Design, Tenji-Style from 2017-07-27T16:25:49
What do the Divebar in Sacramento, Amazon.com, Aqua Planet Ilsan in Korea, Cabela’s, and Bigelow Laboratory in Maine all have in common? They all have unique and intricately designed aquaria and s...
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Aquariumania - Episode 61 The Garden of Eder's Aquarium Shrimp: Colors from Paradise! from 2017-07-12T16:47:07
Most people think of shrimp as something you dip into cocktail sauce, or served in scampi-style. But over the past several years beautiful, ‘technicolored’ shrimp have burst upon the freshwater aqu...
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Aquariumania - Episode 60 Breeding Dory: Rising Tide Conservation Updates with Matt DiMaggio and Eric Cassiano from 2016-12-27T17:26:21
The summer of 2016 saw a major triumph for Rising Tide Conservation, with the successful spawning and rearing of Pacific Blue Tangs at the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory. "...
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Aquariumania - Episode 59 Plug and Play Sustainability: Biota Aquariums with Kevin Gaines from 2016-09-28T12:03:02
Many decades ago, keeping marine aquariums was a logistical nightmare, a feat only for the most advanced hobbyists. Over time, technology and science overcame many of the original environmental cha...
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Aquariumania - Episode 56 Open Up Your Aquatic Horizons with My Aquarium Box! from 2016-04-17T14:03:26
Ever wonder if you should try a different fish food, or if that new aquarium gadget really is something you should look into? Perhaps, like many hobbyists, you haven’t keep up with the latest tren...
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Aquariumania - Episode 55 Following the Fish: Mike Tuccinardi’s Sustainability Stories from the Field from 2015-12-21T19:40:45
Although most common freshwater aquarium fish are farm-raised, many others are collected by world-wide by artisanal fishermen. Good habitat and sustainable practices are key to the longevity of the...
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Aquariumania - Episode 53 Diving into Aquatic Beetles with Dr. Jiri Hulcr from 2015-09-21T15:52:33
When you think of an aquarium, you don’t usually think of aquatic beetles. My guest today, Dr. Jiri Hulcr, Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology at the University of Florida, and long time aqua...
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Aquariumania - Episode 52 Picasso, Snowflake, Black Ice, and Lightning: The Art and Science of Designer Clownfish - PART 2 from 2015-08-19T17:37:01
Clownfish, the first marine aquarium fish in commercial production, have been a staple of the industry for decades. Soon, the thirst for 'designer' clownfish took hold, and, just like with koi, gol...
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Aquariumania - Episode 51 Picasso, Snowflake, Black Ice, and Lightning: The Art and Science of Designer Clownfish - PART 1 from 2015-07-23T13:53:18
Clownfish, the first marine aquarium fish in commercial production, have been a staple of the industry for decades. Soon, the thirst for 'designer' clownfish took hold, and, just like with koi, gol...
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Aquariumania - Episode 50 Aquatic Pet Products: A Past, Present, and Future Look with Tim Plafcan of Spectrum Brands from 2015-03-28T13:38:41
Improvements in the science of fish-keeping have been only part of the hobby’s success. Advances in aquatic pet products, including aquarium systems, nutrition, water quality, and salts have been c...
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Aquariumania - Episode 49 JUST KEEP SWIMMING: Andres Ryan’s Fish Farm and His Creed from 2015-01-20T16:06:06
Just Keep Swimming is not only the name of Andres’ Ryan’s fish farm, it is also his creed. Andres is an aquarium fish farmer in Florida who has bred and raised literally hundreds of species, but no...
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Aquariumania - Episode 48 Coral Diseases and Syndromes: A Primer, with Dr. Michael Sweet from 2014-09-12T16:03:43
Coral reefs are among the most beautiful and biologically diverse communities in the world. Yet corals are in decline globally. Although some disease syndromes have been identified and described ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 45 Mudskipper Madness with World’s Expert, Dr. Gianluca Polgar from 2013-12-14T11:41:29
Which fishes commonly court potential mates on land, can climb up mangrove trees, and dig deep burrows to lay eggs? The incredible mudskipper! Although mudskippers have made it big in some children...
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Aquariumania - Episode 44 Seahorse Roundup with Beth Privett of Seahorse Corral from 2013-10-25T15:44:46
Among the most iconic of all marine species in the aquarium hobby are the seahorses. From tiny dwarf species to large majestically camouflaged seadragons, children and adults alike have been fascin...
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Aquariumania - Episode 41 A Sea of Problems and Solutions: Fabien Cousteau Discusses Ecological Restoration and his Plant a Fish Programs from 2013-05-17T13:59:48
Many consider our planet’s oceans too vast to be in trouble. But numerous scientific studies are proving that water quality and the lives of many marine - and terrestrial species, including ourselv...
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Aquariumania - Episode 40 Rachel O'Leary: The Girl with the Apple Snail Tattoo Talks MicroFish and Inverts from 2013-04-25T16:26:38
The beauty of the aquarium hobby is that there is a niche for everyone, including those who love tiny tanks. My guest, today, Rachel O’Leary, owner of Misjinkzd, is well-known for her collection of...
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Aquariumania - Episode 39 A Brief History of Marine Aquarium Fish Aquaculture with Pioneer Martin Moe from 2013-03-10T17:39:45
Breeding marine aquarium fish for the hobby was just a dream several decades ago, until a relatively unknown fisheries biologist named Martin Moe started his company, Aqualife Research, with wife B...
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Aquariumania - Episode 38 Discus, The King of Aquarium Fish with Gabe Posada of Jack Wattley Discus from 2013-01-30T13:42:45
Many beautiful aquarium fish come from the Amazon but one of the most iconic is the majestic discus. Known as the 'king of aquarium fish,' discus have a reputation for being difficult to keep. Bu...
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Aquariumania - Episode 37 Introduction to Aquatic Plants with Brandon McLane of Florida Aquatic Nurseries from 2012-12-29T13:29:16
A beautifully aquascaped planted aquarium or outdoor pond easily rivals even the most complex of reef aquariums. In fact, a school of fish swimming through an underwater forest in a small home tank...
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Aquariumania - Episode 36 Angelic Mysteries: Unlocking the Secrets of Angelfish Varieties from 2012-12-21T17:15:02
Freshwater angelfish, whose scientific name, Pterophyllum means winged leaf, are a uniquely shaped member of the cichlid family from the Amazon and have been a favorite of hobbyists for decades, ev...
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Aquariumania - Episode 31 Water Garden Wizardry with Ken Jones, the Prince of Ponds from 2012-01-26T09:33:13
Ken Jones, my guest today, is a well-known and highly respected water feature and water garden designer, who has been in the aquatic landscape business for over 30 years. Ken has been involved in ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 30 Aquariums in the Classroom: Riverview High School’s Aquascience Program from 2011-12-28T15:41:24
Aquarium keeping is more than just a great hobby. It also teaches valuable lessons about science, nature, and even careers in aquatics! A perfect example of this can be seen at Riverview High Scho...
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Aquariumania - Episode 29 Using Science to Develop Marine Fish Culture Methods: The Rising Tide Conservation Initiative from 2011-10-17T19:30:41
Many hobbyists know that clownfish and a few other marine species are now bred by fish farms for the industry. However, most other marine aquarium fish are even more difficult to breed and are avai...
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Aquariumania - Episode 28 Cancer and Old Age in Fish: Dr. Todd Cecil Gives Us the Facts from 2011-09-24T15:53:11
Cancer and old age are difficult to handle when they happen to our pets. Although most people are familiar with these issues in dogs and cats, not many aquarium hobbyists have the same level of un...
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Aquariumania - Episode 27 Getting "TANKED" with Wayde King and Brett Raymer from 2011-08-19T14:05:49
Do you want to have the fish tank of your dreams? Ask Wayde King and Brett Raymer, brothers-in-law, best friends, and the highly successful brains behind their company, Acrylic Tank Manufacturing ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 26 Myth Breakers: Common Misconceptions of Aquarium Fish-Keeping and Fish Health from 2011-07-12T19:18:02
There are many common "myths" and misconceptions out there in the aquarium hobby that continue to live on. More experienced fish-keepers know fact from fiction, but those new to aquarium keeping o...
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Aquariumania - Episode 25 - Matt Wittenrich’s Psychedelic Approaches to Mandarin Goby Breeding from 2011-05-18T16:33:53
For many years, marine aquarium fish were only available from the wild. Then, in the 1970s, pioneering scientists developed methods for commercial production of clownfish. Over the years, other spe...
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Aquariumania - Episode 24 If Electric Fish Could Talk, What Would They Say? Ask the Gymnocom! from 2011-03-23T14:51:16
The aquarium hobby is filled with beautiful and unusual species with secret lives. The black ghost knife and elephantnose are two popular and fascinating fish, which communicate and sense their sur...
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Aquariumania - Episode 23 Keeping Fish and Other Aquatics Healthy-- the PetSmart Way! from 2011-03-11T18:04:03
PetSmart is the largest North American pet and pet supply company, with a total of almost 1200 retail stores. Have you ever wondered who manages the health of PetSmart’s millions of fish and other ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 22 The Good, the Bad, and the Not-So-Ugly Truths about Aquarium Bacteria from 2011-02-28T12:03:18
Most people think of bacteria as something that will make you and your pets sick. In reality, bacteria play a critical role in healthy fish, ecosystems, and well-balanced aquarium systems. Dr. Tim...
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Aquariumania - Episode 21 Scrubbers, Sumps and Such: An Introduction to Coral Reef Systems from 2011-01-28T13:41:03
For a long time, the only way to be near a coral reef was by scuba diving or visits to the local public aquarium. However, over the past 20-30 years, reef-keeping has evolved and become much more a...
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Aquariumania - Episode 19 Fish Logistics: Moving Fish and Aquaria, Fish Care When You’re Away, and Power Outages from 2010-12-19T20:43:28
So your aquarium has been set up for a few years and now it looks great! But then life throws some aquarium-keeping challenges your way. Here are a few scenarios: you are moving and want to bring ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 17 Baseball, Hot Dogs, and Coral Reefs at the New Marlins’ Stadium from 2010-10-24T09:53:08
What do major league baseball and coral reef aquaria have in common? If you said the Florida Marlins new Ballpark in Miami you are right! The New Marlins Ballpark, scheduled to open in 2012, feat...
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Aquariumania - Episode 16 Would Your Water Pass the Test? The Shedd Aquarium’s Allen LaPointe Explains How to Avoid Water Woes from 2010-09-25T23:24:34
Fish live, breathe, sleep, in fact, do everything, in the same body of water. Your fish rely on you to keep things clean and fresh. So do you know enough to keep them happy? Poor water quality is ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 15 Killifish: Small, Secret Gems of the Aquarium World from 2010-08-16T00:57:06
Killifish are beautiful, small-bodied fish found in many areas around the world, including in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. They are, as a group, one of the aquarium industry's hidden gem...
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Aquariumania - Episode 14 Have a Sick Fish? Veterinarian Dr. Helen Roberts Helps Heal Wet Pet Woes! from 2010-07-20T18:14:46
So you’ve got a sick fish-- who are you gonna call? Why, your local fish veterinarian, of course! Although pet owners don’t think twice about contacting their vet for the dog or cat’s problems, m...
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Aquariumania - Episode 12 How Cardinal Tetras are Saving the Rainforest: Project Piaba from 2010-05-13T17:11:30
Hundreds of millions of aquarium fish are sold each year throughout the world, with an economic value of over 600 million. Fish in the hobby come from many different sources, including farms in Fl...
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Aquariumania - Episode 11 Keeping Aquarium Fish Where They Belong: Non-Native Species Concerns in the Industry from 2010-04-22T11:24:27
The aquarium fish industry includes thousands of species of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates farmed or collected from all over the world. This global diversity keeps the aquarium hobby...
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Aquariumania - Episode 10 North American Native Fishes: Aquatic Pets from Your Own Back Yard from 2010-03-17T13:59:26
North American Native Fishes are often overlooked and under appreciated as aquarium specimens. However many of our native fishes, not only make excellent aquarium subjects, but also rival some of ...
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Aquariumania - Episode 9 Old World Cichlids from 2010-02-17T10:48:40
Old World Cichlids, comprised primarily of fish from Africa, are a large and very diverse group of fishes in the aquarium hobby. Aquarium enthusiasts are familiar with many of the beautifully-color...
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Aquariumania - Episode 7 How Aquarium Societies Can Help You Avoid Common Fish Keeping Mistakes from 2010-01-11T19:37:29
Where can aquarium fish hobbyists go for general information and help? Hobbyist organizations are an excellent source of knowledge in all aspects of the hobby, and can provide great tips on fish, s...
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Aquariumania - Episode 6 The Straubs: Pioneers of Florida’s Tropical Fish Industry from 2009-12-29T10:48:48
The United States’ ornamental fish aquaculture industry began to develop in the 1930s and 40s in west central Florida, through the efforts of a number of aquarium pioneers. Since then, the U.S. tro...
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Aquariumania - Episode 5 Angelfish, Neon Tetras. . .and Electric Eels: "Shockingly" Fun Collecting Trips in the Amazon from 2009-12-11T12:02:14
How did wild aquarium fish from South America, Africa, and Asia first get into the hobby all those many years ago? Before there were ornamental fish farms, including those here in Florida, there we...
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Aquariumania - Episode 3 Clowns and Corals: ORA’s Ornamental Marine Hatchery from 2009-11-16T15:29:21
Keeping a marine aquarium is more challenging than maintaining a freshwater aquarium. However, nature shows, public aquaria, and visits to coral reefs are drawing more people to the marine aquarium...
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Aquariumania - Episode 2 A Glo-ing Review of Fluorescent GloFish from 2009-10-28T17:53:52
Thousands of species of ornamental fish, invertebrates, and plants provide endless possibilities for aquarium keepers. Traditional methods of breeding by selection added even more varieties to the...
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Aquariumania - Episode 1 - Introduction to Tropical Fish from 2009-10-19T17:28:24
Dr. Roy Yanong welcomes everyone to his new show and talks all about aquarium fish and other aquatic animals, the aquarium industry, and the science and art that surround this fascinating hobby! So...
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