Podcast Episodes

Live vs. Fake Aquarium Plants: Pros, Cons, and Care Tips for Every Aquarist

Season 2 Episode 37

In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art explores one of the most debated questions in freshwater fishkeeping: live plants vs. fake plants. Should you choose natural greenery that supports your aq…

Published on 2 months ago

5 Beginner Mistakes That Kill Fish

Season 2 Episode 36

In this episode we tackle the six most common, and preventable, mistakes that lead to fish deaths in freshwater aquariums. From skipping the nitrogen cycle to trusting clear water without testing, th…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Heater-Free & Filterless Aquariums: How to Build a Balanced Low-Tech Tank

Season 2 Episode 35

In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art explores the fascinating world of heater-free and filterless aquariums. Can fish really thrive without equipment? Yes! When you understand how to balance p…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips

Season 2 Episode 34

In today’s episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we unpack the critical role of nutrients in freshwater aquariums: from how they fuel plant growth to how they trigger algae when mismanaged. Whether you're …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquarium News Of The Week - 03 August 2025

Episode 2

This week's Aquarium News shares stories of how science and fishkeeping collide in fascinating ways. Discover why deep-sea fish are rewriting our understanding of the carbon cycle, how new muscle res…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Where Guppies Come From & Why It Matters

Season 2 Episode 33

In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we explore the wild origins of guppies and how their native habitats in South America and the Caribbean should inform the way we care for them in aquariums. Fr…

Published on 3 months ago

Aquarium News Of The Week - 27 July 2025

Episode 1

The first of a regular news update featuring headlines and reports about the freshwater aquarium hobby from around the globe. 

In this episode:

🧬 Hear about the discovery of a ghostlike electric knif…

Published on 3 months ago

The Nitrogen Cycle Explained - Deep Science for Serious Aquarists

Season 2 Episode 32

Do you think you know the Nitrogen Cycle? Perhaps there's more to it... In today’s episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we unpack the full complexity of the nitrogen cycle — going far beyond the basics to…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

GloFish Explained - Genetics, Care, Ethics - All You Need To Know

Season 2 Episode 31

In this in-depth episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we uncover everything you need to know about GloFish – the genetically fluorescent fish that have captured both curiosity and controversy in the aquar…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Clean-up Crew Myth

Season 2 Episode 30

Are snails, shrimp, and algae-eating fish really the ultimate aquarium janitors, or have they been given an unrealistic job description? We uncover the truth behind the clean-up crew myth. 

We explor…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago