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Let's talk about snails. Some aquarists are militant about the presence of "pest" snails in their aquariums, but we here at Water Colors embrace them! They play a vital role in aquariums, processing decaying plant matter, uneaten food, and even deceased fish! In this episode, the team discusses some of the common snail species in the hobby; including species profiles, care, and even some solutions for snail problems.

 

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The concept of damsel fish in aquariums goes back to the beginning of marine fishkeeping. They are often used as "throwaway" fish to cycle new tanks due to their cheap cost and hardy nature. Generally speaking, damsels also have a nasty reputation for aggression, despite their smaller size. Because of this, the aquarium community is rather split on the topic, with strong opinions on both sides. Ben and Calder debate where exactly these fish belong in the hobby, coming from different backgrounds and experiences with the fish in the family pomacentridae.

 

 

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Species mentioned in this episode:

Yellowtail damsel, Chrysiptera parasema
Dusky damsel, Stegastes adustus
Jewelled damsel, Microspathodon chrysurus
Domino damsel, Dascyllus trimaculatus
Talbot's damsel, Chrysiptera talboti
Reticulated damsel, Dascyllus reticulatus
Springer's damsel, Chrysiptera springeri
Allen's damsel, Pomacentrus alleni
Three stripe damsel, Dascyllus aruanus
Blue devil damsel, Chrysiptera cyanea
Starck's damsel, Chrysiptera starcki
Lemon damsel, Pomacentrus moluccensis
Blue velvet damsel, Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

This episode is an open ended discussion surrounding women in the aquarium hobby. It's no surprise that women are underrepresented in the world of fish keeping, and we would love to dissect why this may be the case. Amy, with the help of three other well-respected women in our local aquarium scene, dive into this topic and speak about their own experiences as they progress as aquarists.

 

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The Water Colors team discusses the importance of travel in this unique episode! There are so many reasons to explore the world, but here we discuss our top 3 favorite places to view wild fish in their natural habitat. These experiences can teach us so much about our favorite species, and give us context as to how they behave in their environments. From wild killifish to soaring eagle rays; we'll hear about some ambitious dream locations and real-world anecdotes from recent travels in this episode. How far would you travel to see your favorite fishes?

 

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Locations mentioned in this episode:

Nusa Penida Island, Thailand
Steps Beach Tres Palmas Reserve, Puerto Rico
Ambergris Caye, Belize
India
San Blas Islands, Panama
Malawi, East Africa
Cameroon
Thailand
Micronesia
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Republic of Palau

One of the most beloved fish in the Water Colors universe is the stunning Blood-red Parrot cichlid. They come in so many fun shapes and colors, what's not to love? Plus, they play so well with their tank mates! This episode is dedicated to our top 5 favorite variations of the most iconic aquarium fish of all time.

 

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Utilizing macroalgae in reef tanks is a popular trend in modern day marine aquaria. It's an excellent way to add some variable textures and colors into your saltwater tank. With special guest Johnathon Butkus, the Water Colors team discusses topics such as care, taxonomy, compatible tank mates, and more. From the vibrant 'blue hypnea' to the alien-like 'dead man's fingers', we cover a variety of macroalgae species in this episode! Which is your favorite?

 

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Some species mentioned in this episode:

Caulerpa prolifera
Chaetomorpha
Pom Pom Gracilaria
'Sea Grapes' Caulerpa racemosa
'Dragon's Tongue' Halymenia
Blue Hypnea
'Dead Man's Fingers' Codium decorticatum