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The Aquarist's Edge

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Keeping home aquariums is an exciting and fulfilling hobby. This podcast about freshwater aquarium keeping aims to share news, information, guides, and interviews with those who share in this aquatic pursuit. It will appeal to beginners and those with moderate experience and expertise, as well as those who have been at it for a long time and are very knowledgeable. It will cover all aspects of fishkeeping and include interviews with well-known aquarists within South Africa.

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  • S3 · E36
    October 31 · 15 min

    Baby Guppies? Your First 30 Days of Guppy Fry Care

    Your guppy has just had her babies, so what do you do now? This episode covers guppy fry care through the first 30 days: where to keep them, what to feed them, how to keep the water clean, and what's normal week by week. Whether your fry are staying...

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  • S3 · E35
    October 11 · 16 min

    Why Won’t My Pregnant Guppy Give Birth?

    Has your guppy looked ready to give birth for weeks, with still no fry in sight? In this episode Art explains why a pregnant guppy might not be giving birth. He covers gestation, stored sperm, the late-pregnancy signs to watch for, and how to tell a...

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  • S3 · E34
    October 3 · 17 min

    Dear Agony Aunt (Your Fish Send In Their Complaints)

    What would your fish say if they could send you a voice note? In this episode, a goldfish in a bowl, a betta in a vase, a nipped angelfish, a lonely neon and a few others write in to an aquarium agony aunt with the problems they face most often. It's...

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  • S3 · E33
    September 25 · 30 min

    Sand, Gravel or Aqua Soil? Choosing the Right Substrate

    Did you choose the stuff on the bottom of your tank by colour? Most of us did, but your substrate affects your water chemistry, your plants, and whether fish like corydoras and eartheaters can feed the way they're built to. This episode compares...

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  • S3 · E32
    September 20 · 14 min

    10 Things Every Aquarist Wishes They Knew Sooner

    Why did your first fish die within days of setting up the tank? It's called new tank syndrome, and it's just one of ten hard lessons this episode covers. Whether you're setting up your very first aquarium or you've been in the hobby for years, this...

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  • S3 · E31
    September 12 · 13 min

    Cross-Breeding Aquarium Fish: What Actually Happens When Species Mix

    Can you actually cross-breed aquarium fish, and would you even want to? This episode looks at where hybridisation really happens in the freshwater hobby, and what it means for the fish and the fishkeeper when it does. Art works through the two groups...

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  • S3 · E31
    September 12 · 14 min

    Which Aquarium Fish Can Actually Cross-Breed? (And Which Can't)

    Can you actually cross-breed aquarium fish, and would you even want to? This episode looks at where hybridisation really happens in the freshwater hobby, and what it means for the fish and the fishkeeper when it does. Art works through the two groups...

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  • S3 · E30
    September 6 · 13 min

    Coldwater Tanks CAN Have Plants: Here's What Actually Survives

    Can you actually grow plants in a tank with no heater? In this episode of The Aquarist's Edge, Art breaks down why coldwater and goldfish tanks developed such a bad reputation for plants and which ones genuinely thrive in them. He works through the...

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  • S3 · E29
    August 29 · 15 min

    How to Actually Improve Fish Colour (Diet Isn't the Whole Story)

    Can better colour really be trained into a fish, or is it mostly down to luck and genetics? In this episode of The Aquarist's Edge, Art breaks down what actually drives fish colouration, from diet and water quality to lighting, substrate, and social...

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  • S3 · E28
    August 15 · 16 min

    Is Fishkeeping Really An Accessible Hobby?

    Is fishkeeping really an accessible hobby, or is it more demanding than it first appears? In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art looks at the true cost of freshwater fishkeeping, the space and time an aquarium requires, the physical demands of...

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  • S3 · E26
    August 1 · 13 min

    The Most Important Questions To Ask Before Choosing An Aquarium Fish

    Choosing a new fish is one of the most exciting parts of freshwater fishkeeping but it is also where many long-term aquarium problems begin. In this episode Art explores the single most important question to ask before buying a fish, along with six...

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  • S3 · E25
    July 20 · 13 min

    5 Simple Changes For A Healthier Freshwater Aquarium

    A healthier aquarium does not always require expensive equipment or complicated treatments. In this episode Art explores five simple adjustments that can improve water quality, reduce algae, support healthier fish and make aquarium maintenance easier....

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  • S3 · E24
    July 15 · 13 min

    No Aquariums Allowed? How to Be a Fishkeeper Without Owning a Tank

    What happens when you love aquarium keeping, but your landlord says no tanks? In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we explore how to negotiate aquarium restrictions responsibly, gain practical fishkeeping experience without owning a tank, and use...

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  • S3 · E23
    July 10 · 15 min

    5 Most Common Fish Diseases and How To Treat Them

    In today's episode of The Aquarist's Edge, Art explores the five most common fish diseases every freshwater aquarist eventually faces: white spot (ich), fin rot, fungal infections, velvet, and dropsy. He explains exactly how to identify and treat each...

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  • S3 · E22
    July 4 · 17 min

    Aquarium Burnout Is Real - How To Recover Without Quitting Fishkeeping

    Has the aquarium that once helped you relax started to feel like another source of stress? In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art explores aquarium burnout, fishkeeping guilt and the cycle that can turn an enjoyable hobby into an overwhelming...

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  • S3 · E20
    June 15 · 29 min

    Keeping Indoor Fish Outdoors

    Can you move indoor aquarium fish outdoors for the warmer months? In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art explores how to keep freshwater aquarium fish outside safely. We cover seasonal timing, outdoor tub and pond setup, temperature swings,...

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  • S3 · E23
    May 23 · 16 min

    Best Schooling Fish for Home Aquariums (Shoaling vs Schooling Explained)

    Ever bought “schooling fish” and watched them split up into little cliques? In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art breaks down the real difference between shoaling vs schooling, why many popular “schooling fish” don’t actually school in home...

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