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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 4D AGO

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. APR 16

    South American Annual Killifish

    The team dives into much more than just South American Killifish this episode. They discuss the Lacey Act and the native fish of Brazil, sustainable collection like Project Piaba, killifish diapause and dirt spawning methods. Join us at the KilliKarnival on April. 25th, 2026. We appreciate your patience with the delay of last week’s podcast. Our regular publishing schedule will begin again as usual on 4/17/2026.   Sources mentioned in this episode: KilliKarnival – https://mas.fish/society-events/killifish-karnival/ Brief Summary of Lacey Act – https://www.animallaw.info/article/brief-summary-lacey-act Project Piaba – https://projectpiaba.org/ British Killifish Association – https://killis.org.uk/ American Killifish Association – https://aka.org/ It Rains Fish – https://www.itrainsfishes.net/content/   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   Species mentioned in this episode: Brazilian genre: Simpsonichthys, Nematolebias, Leptopanchax, Campellolebias, Mucurilebias Available hobby alternative for Simpsonichthys is Spectrolebias Brazilian species: Cynolebias microphthalmus Hypsolebias magnificus Xenurolebias tupinikin Argolebias nigripinnis Main South American Annual Genre: Austrolebias, Stenolebias, Pterolebias, Notholebias, Moema, Rachovia, Simpsonichthys Other: Titanolebias Gnatholebias Neofundulus Pterolebias longipinnis Spectrolebias chacoensis Simpsonichthys filamentosus Aphanius mento

    1h 21m

  6. APR 4

    Top 5 African Killifish (excluding Northobranchius)

    This episode is all about African killifish excluding the Nothobranchius genus. The Water Colors team tackles their favorite, unique, and rare killifish that aren’t talked about enough in the hobby. They discuss breeding, habitats, tankmates, and more. Have you heard of some of these species? Let us know! Sources mentioned in this episode: American Killifish Association – https://aka.org/ British Killifish Association – https://killis.org.uk/ The Killifish Collections Project – https://killifishcollections.net/ 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 Species mentioned in this episode: Aphyosemion citrineipinnis – Lemon-finned Killi Callopanchax occidentalis – Golden Pheasant Panchax Fundulopanchax avichang Epiplatys dageti (monroviae) – Redchin or Firemouth Panchax Aphyosemion cyanostictum – Gabon jewelfish Scriptaphyosemion guignardi – Mamou or Guignard’s Killifish Fundulopanchax gardeneri – Blue Lyretail Fundulopanchax fallax – Kribi Killi Scriptaphyosemion geryi – Geryi’s Killi Aphyosemion bitaeniatum – Two Striped Lyretail Fundulosoma thierryi – Togo Killi Aphyosemion elberti – Red-barred Lyretail Epiplatys roloffi Procatopus nototaenia – Large-finned Lampeye Micropanchax loati – Nile Lampeye or Killi

    1h 35m

  7. MAR 27

    Top 5 Loaches

    This episode is all about loaches! The Water Colors team sits down to discuss their top 5 species, detailing their care, behavior, native habitats, and more. Loaches come in all sort of shapes, sizes, and temperaments, making this an incredible diverse top 5 list. What are your favorite species?   Sources mentioned in this episode: https://www.loaches.com/   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   Species mentioned in this episode: Beaufortia kweichowensis, butterfly hillstream loach Botia striata, zebra loach Chromobotia macranthus, clown loach Botia almorhae,  yoyo loach Sinibotia robusta,  kansu loach Syncrosus berdmorei, Blyth’s loach Schistura sp ‘Crimson’ Schistura balteata, sumo loach Yasuhikotakia morleti, skunk loach Misgurnus anguillacaudatus, dojo loach Canthrophrys gongota,  mooseface loach Vaillantella maasi,  forktail loach Ambastaia sidthimunki, dwarf chain loach Petruichtys brevis, Lake Inle loach Pangio pangia, cinnamon kuhli loach Yaoshania pachychilus, panda loach

    1h 20m

  8. MAR 20

    Top 5 Micro Cyprinids

    Cyprinidae is the largest family of freshwater fish, which makes it quite challenging to narrow down a top 5 list! In this episode, the Water Colors hosts attempt to do just that, by selecting their top 5 micro cyprinids to discuss. This family is so expansive, it contains danios, barbs, loaches and more! Which species would make your list? Sources referenced: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399795227_Phylogenomics_of_Cypriniformes_the_most_diverse_order_of_freshwater_fishes_consensus_challenges_and_limitations 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   Species mentioned in this episode: African butterfly barb. ‘barbus’ hulstaerti Celestial pearl danio, danio magaritatus Emerald dwarf rasbora, danio erythromicron Glowlight danio, danio choprae Asian rummynose rasbora, sawbwa resplendens Sundadanios Dwarf zipper kuhli loach, pangio cuneovirgata Dwarf green barb, pethia phutunio Rosy loach, petruichthys mango Gold ring danio, danio tinwini Dwarf amber barb, barboides gracilis Bororas b. uropthalmoides, exclamation point rasbora b. brigittae, chili rasbora b. micros, three spot rasbora Dwarf fire barb, horadandia brittani Laos pygmy multi-stripe loach, micronemacheilus cruciatus

    1h 26m
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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
    268
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    Explicit
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    © 2020 Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
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