Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
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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.

  1. Jun 6

    Lost Episode - Top 5 Green Fish

    Happy late or early St. Patty’s Day! This week’s episode was temporarily lost but is now found. Enjoy Ben, Amy and Calder talk about their top 5 favorite green fish, some of which may surprise you.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Andrej Spec Species mentioned in this episode: Oparius pulchellus Gastromyzon lepidogaster Betta smaragdina Ammocryptocharax elegens Barbodes semifasciolatus Balistapus undulatus Pethia conchonius Rudarius ercodes Krenoketrodon travancoricus L200 – Green Phantom Pleco Distichodus teugelsi Chromis virdis Brochis splendens Neolebias ansorgii Wild discus

    1h 25m

  2. May 29

    Water Color's Next Step - Breeder Lab Brainstorm

    This week’s podcast is a little different than most… This week, we invite you to sit down and brainstorm some ideas for our breeder lab remodel with Ben, Amy, and Maddy. Our tenative plan is to work with wild type bettas and livebearers, killifish, and bristlenose plecos with a majority of the tanks used to grow out some of our favorite plants. We are so excited to get this project up and running but it’s so difficult to pick a select few species to work with. What do you want to see in our lab? What uncommon fish would you like to see more readily avalible in the hobby? Let us know using the resources below. We love and appreciate your ideas and feedback.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Aquatic Gardeners Association – https://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/ Andrej Spec Species mentioned in this episode: Betta dennisyongi Aphyosemion riggenbachi Fundulopanchax gardeneri Nothobranchius guentheri ‘zanzibar’ Epiplatys annulatus Nothobranchius korthausae ‘Mafia Island’ Nothobranchius flammicomantis Moema helleri Aphyosemion ogoense Kryptolebias marmoratus Rivulus sp. “Colombia” Anablepsoides hartii Aphyosemion citrineipinnis Aphyosemion splendopleure (and ‘Tiko green’) Aphyosemion bitaeniatum Aphyosemion bivittatum Aphyosemion australe gold Paraphanius mento Aphanius farsicus Epiplatys dageti Epiplatys monroviae Utricularia – Bladderwort Microctenopoma ansorgii Betta enisae Betta pallifina Betta patoti Betta macrostoma Betta mahachaiensis Betta pallifina Betta miniopinna Betta chini Betta hendra Betta imbellis Betta smaragdina ‘guitar’ Betta cocina Betta channoides Xiphophorus helleri guentheri Xiphophorus pygmaeus Xiphophorus nigrensis Xiphophorus birchmanni Ataeniobius toweri Poecila velifera Limia tridens Limia tridens Heterandria formosa Xenophallus umbratilis Plant species coming soon…

    1h 42m

  3. May 22

    Interview with Andrej Spec: Rare Plants, Fish Rooms, and More!

    The Water Colors team gathers around the table with special guest, Andrej Spec, to talk about aquarium plants. Andrej shares his aquarium journey and how he quickly went from hobbyist to passionate collector. He talks about his successes, some of his methods to that success, and so much more. Thank you so much for your kindness and inspiration, Andrej and we look forward to seeing you again.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Andrej Spec Missouri Aquarium Society – https://missouriaquariumsociety.com/ Christel Kasselmann – https://www.instagram.com/christel.kasselmann/ Aquatic Gardeners Association – https://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/ Dennis Wong – www.2hraquarist.com Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation by Lydiane Kyte (with co-authors like John Kleyn, Holly Scoggins, and Mark Bridgen in later editions)   Species mentioned in this episode: Crinum asiaticum – Crinum “Centorum” Cuphea anagalloidea Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata – Ludwigia “Tornado” Rotala ramosior ‘Florida’ Rotala ramosior ‘Sunset’ Lobelia cardinalis – Cardinal Plant Lobelia kalmii – Kalm’s Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica – Blue Cardinal Plant Lobelia x Speciosa Oomycetes Xylaria Vallisneria spiralis var. denserrulata – Lake Tanganyika Vallisneria Cryptocoryne wendtii (‘Mi Oya’ and green) Barclaya motleyi Barclaya wellyi Nymphae – Water Lily Nymphaea sp. Peru Puerto Maldonado Nymphaea aff. dimorpha (minuta) Cryptocoryne keei Cryptocoryne nurii Cryptocoryne striolata Cryptocoryne spiralis Fenestratarum Bucephalandra ultramafica Bucephalandra kishii Cryptocoryne striolata – “Red Tiger” Crypt Osteogaster hephaestus – Fireball Cory Corydoras sp. CW113 Lagenandra ovata – “Mayan Sword” Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus “Zhejiang” Pseudogastromyzon lepidogaster

    2h 5m

  4. May 15

    Live at 2026 KilliKarnival

    Thank you to everyone who listened to our live talk! Ben, Amy, Calder and Maddy had an awesome time and are looking forward to next year. In this talk, we cover how / where to get killifish, their relavence in the hobby, and how we can do our part to make these great fish more popular amoungst hobbyists.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: American Killifish Association – https://aka.org/ British Killifish Association – https://killis.org.uk/ Species mentioned in this episode: Fundulopanchax gardneri (gold and P82) Nothobranchius rachovii Aphyosemion australe Paracheirodon simulans – Green Neon Tetra Trigonostigma espei – Lambchop Rasbora Trigonostigma heteromorpha – Harley Quinn Rasbora Epiplatys annulatus Ladigesia roloffi – Jelly Bean Tetra Nothobranchius patrizii Anablepsoides Diapteron Aphyosemion striatum Nothobranchius guentheri ‘zanzibar’ Aphyosemion splendopleure Chromaphyosemion bivittatum Fundulopanchax sjoestedti

    49 min

  5. May 8

    Top 5 Mexican Species

    In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Water Colors team talks about Mexico and some of their favorite species endemic to the North American continent. With such an interesting evolutionary history, it is no suprise that Mexico is home to many beautiful, unique fish and plants. Whether you are a cichlid or swordtail lover, Mexico has a fish for everyone.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Missouri Aquarium Society (MASI) – https://missouriaquariumsociety.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22863986520&gbraid=0AAAABArITQG8EzReaXm3iOuAaL_zcLsyW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4Y3lkIeolAMVMlN_AB19xgtwEAAYASAAEgLwk_D_BwE Andrej Spec Bluegrass Bash – https://bluegrassfishkeepers.com/bluegrass-bash Species mentioned in this episode: Xiphophorus pygmaeus Xiphophorus alvarezi Xiphophorus montezumae Herichthys labridens Vieja Xiphophorus couchianus Xiphophorus evelynae Herichthys cyanoguttatus Herichthys carpintis Ataeniobius toweri Xiphophorus milleri Xiphophorus birchmanni Hydrocotyle verticillata Poecilia velifera Cyprinodon longidorsalis Thorichthys helleri Astyanax mexicanus Potamogeton illinoensis Mayaheros urophthalmus

    1h 38m

  6. May 5

    2026 KilliKarnival Recap

    Amy, Ben and Calder come together after a fantastic time at KilliKarnival 2026. They had a blast at the live talk and so much fun meeting fellow listeners and fish enthusiasts alike. This week’s episode breaks down their time in South Bend, Indiana. They talk about the amazing fish they saw, what it’s like to help judge competitions, things they still see in the hobby that make them sad, and our upcoming projects, both personal and store-related. Special thanks to all of the people who made this weekend happen and we hope to see you there next year!   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: KilliKarnival – https://mas.fish/society-events/killifish-karnival/ David Hemmerlein Species mentioned in this episode: Aphyosemion australe Aphyosemion bivittatum Aphyosemion splendopleure (Tiko Green) Aphyosemion striatum Aphyosemion bitaeniatum Aphyosemion pyrophore Aphyosemion joergenscheeli Aphyosemion coeleste Aphyosemion citrineipinnis Aphyosemion elberti Aphyosemion dargei Nothobranchius rachovii Nothobranchius rubripinnis Nothobranchius polli Nothobranchius korthausae Fundulopanchax gardeneri rayfield Fundulopanchax gardeneri masangi Epiplatys annulatus Scriptaphyosemion banforense Scriptaphyosemion guignardi Chromaphyosemion riggenbachi Lamprichthys tanganicanus Lucania goodei Aphanius dispar Aphanius fasciatus Paraphanius mento Mesonauta festivus Mesonauta egregius Heros severus Phractocephalus hemioliopterus Chitala ornata Rivulus mejial (Colombia) Cupanichthys cubensis Cupanichthys pengelleyi Amatolebias patriciae

    1h 22m

  7. Apr 24

    Killifish Month Wrap-Up

    As Killifish Month comes to a close, the team wraps up loose ends and reiterates some important points. The topics include; what it takes to survive as a male, male vs. female hatching ratios, seperating breeding pairs, the various methods of raising healthy fry, raising live foods, and unofficial ways to catergorize killifish. If you are a true fan and have a strong stomach, stick around for the bonus content at the end of this episode. See you at KilliKarnival 2026!   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: KilliKarnival – https://mas.fish/society-events/killifish-karnival/ Species mentioned in this episode: Fundulopanchax gardneri Nothobranchius guentheri Xiphophorus hellerii Scriptaphyosemion etzeli Scriptaphyosemion guignardi Aphyosemion elberti Aphyosemion citrineipinnis Diapteron

    1h 21m

  8. Apr 17

    "Switch Hitter" Spawning Killifish

    In this episode, the Water Colors Team gather around the table to talk about “switch hitting” killifish. In other words, killifish that can mop spawn and substrate spawn. They discuss different spawning methods, practices they use at home in their own breeding projects, and why these fish have developed this advantagous adaptation. Come listen to how incubations times differ depending on the method, and decide which method you are going to use next.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Alex Rose and Coral Magazine – https://www.coralmagazine.com/ Species mentioned in this episode: Fundulopanchax sjoestedti – Blue Gularis Kryptolebias marmoratus Epiplatys dageti Epiplatys monroviae Fundulopanchax garderneri Aphyosemion splendidum Aphyosemion australe

    1h 10m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
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    Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

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