In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses their favorite soft corals. We have loosely categorized soft corals using the hobby’s distinctions, but keep in mind this is not based on any scientific classifications. Corals in this category are often very easy to keep, many of which propagate very quickly in home aquariums. They are often more forgiving, making them great additions to reef tanks of all styles. What soft corals are your favorites?
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Species mentioned in this episode:
palythoa grandis
zoanthidae
sarcophyton
cladiella
rhodactis
ricordea
discosoma
sinularia brassica
sclerophytum
anthelia
grogonians
plexaura homomalla
briareum asbestinum
antillogorgia bipinnata
pinnigorgia flava
briareum violaceum
unomia stolonifera
sympodium
conglomeratusclera coerulea
References used in this episode:
https://www.marinespecies.org/
https://www.coralsoftheworld.org/page/home/
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213. Interview with Algae Expert Dr. Jordyn Stoll
In this interview, the Water Colors Team chats with special guest Dr. Jordyn Stoll, an accomplished aquatic ecologist with an expertise in algae! Jordyn’s formal interest in aquatic ecology began during her undergraduate work at Cleveland State University, where she helped with research using diatom fossils to understand changes in lake conditions over time. From there, she pursued a PhD at Kent State University, where she studied the effects of various nutrients on algae in the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria in Kenya, and the Cuyahoga River, specifically aimed at better understanding harmful algal blooms. Now as an aquatic ecologist with her own business, she hopes to continue researching and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species such as Didymosphenia geminata, while also working to improve freshwater habitat through restoration efforts. We are honored to have Jordyn on the show to share her expertise!
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212. Betta Troubleshooting: What’s Wrong with my Betta?
Here at Water Colors, one of the most common topics we get asked about is “what’s wrong with my betta?” Bettas are one of the most commonly kept fish, so it makes sense that we hear about a lot of betta issues. But why are they so prone to problems? In this livestreamed episode, the Water Colors team discusses the common issues with bettas, the possible causes, and our recommended treatments. Often, issues with bettas are simply due to bad genetics as a result of overbreeding. We love bettas, and we want to help you ensure your betta lives a full and comfortable life!
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211. Top 5 Tanganyikan Cichlids
Lake Tanganyika is home to an astounding diversity of fish, nearly 350 endemic species! This makes narrowing down a top 5 list extremely challenging! In this episode, the Water Colors team discusses their favorite species that reside in Africa’s second largest lake, as well as their care, behavior, and availability in the hobby. Some of the species mentioned include small goby cichlids, while others are akin to freshwater barracudas! Which Tanganyikans have you kept? What are your favorite species?
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Sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.tfhmagazine.com/articles/freshwater/breeding-neolamprologus-caudopunctatus
Species mentioned in this episode:
Neolamprologus pulcher
Neolamprologus helianthus
Tropheus sp. ‘Black’ Bemba
Tropheus moorii ‘Firecracker Red’
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Neolamprologus brevis
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
Boulegerochromis microlepis
Xenotilapia melanogenys
Xenotilapia flavipinnis
Xenotilapia sp. ‘Papilio Sunflower’
Lepidolamprologus Nkambe
Ophthalmotilapia ventralis
Altolamprologus calvus
Neolamprologus leleupi
Eretmodus marksmithi
Eretmodus cyanostictus
Callochromis pleurospilus
Telmatochromis vittatus
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Benthochromis horii
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210. Aquascaping Styles
In this research-heavy episode, the Water Colors team discusses various aquascaping styles and how they differ. The history of aquascaping goes back nearly 100 years, with the earliest competitive style originating in the Netherlands. All of the various categories branch off from each other, with some similarities shared across the board. Biotope, Brazilian, jungle, and nature style – the list can be shorter or longer depending on who you ask! Which aquascaping styles have you experimented with?
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Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/Articles/Vin-Dutch/
AGA article by Vin Kutty
https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/a-brief-and-incomplete-history-of-aquascaping.57890/
History of Aquascaping article on UKAPS
https://online.fliphtml5.com/hwppk/nvsi/?fbclid=IwAR1SeUMjpw_ePb7lySWroCWLFlKp_POfa8-GYtyoW0_EE71Prp_vNrzIBTw#p=12
NBAP official Dutch Aquascaping rules
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