Aquariumania - Tropical Fish as Pets

Aquariumania - Episode 101 Uncovering The Secrets of Aquascaping with Plant Expert Chantz Cramer

Planted aquariums comprised of lush sculpted underwater gardens or evoking natural settings in nature are a thing of beauty, and experts in aquascaping are artists in the

Aquariumania - Episode 100 Aquarium Fish Expert Sam Fernald Explains Why Hillstream Loaches are Worth the Hype!

Where in the world are Sunda, Wallacea, and Sahul? My guest today, Sam Fernald - a life-long aquarist, taxonomist, and founder and co-owner of Hillstream Kingdom LLC, a s

Aquariumania - Episode 99 Discussing Discus, The King of the Aquarium, with Kapil Mandrekar

Freshwater fish-keepers have thousands of fish to choose from – but for more experienced aquarists, among the prized gems are the discus. Known by many as ‘the King of th

Aquariumania - Episode 98 Sea Changes: University of Florida Marine Ecologist Dr. Robbie Lamb Shares His Professional Journey and Underwater

Jacques Cousteau introduced many of us to a place both alien and beautiful – the underwater world. Decades later, our oceans and marine ecosystems have gone through signi

Aquariumania - Episode 97 Going Back to the Future of Fish Medicine with Aquarium Fish Medicine Pioneer, Award-Winning Veterinarian, and Aut

Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treate

Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters

Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us

Aquariumania - Episode 95 Talking Jellies with Travis Brandwood, President and Founder of the Jellyfish Warehouse

Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobb

Aquariumania - Episode 94 Dr. Alex Hall, The Reef Vet, Shares His Approach to Reef Tank Diseases

Reef aquaria - from nano tanks to large, complex, high-tech systems - have exploded in popularity with increased knowledge and more advanced lighting and filtration. My g

Aquariumania - Episode 93 The Science of Fish Art: Nick Mayer’s Journey from Marine Biologist to Award-Winning Artist

My guest today, Nick Mayer, is an award-winning artist whose science background and passions for aquatic life and fly-fishing both inform and inspire his beautiful, vibra

Aquariumania - Episode 92 Cat-ching up on Catfish Nutrition with Rebecca Bentley

The catfishes - members of the order Siluriformes - include over 3000 species that vary widely in size, appearance, biology, and ecology. So what do catfish eat? Fishkeep

Aquariumania - Episode 91 Jay Springer Shares His Wet and Wild Path from SoCal to Pet Supplies Plus

Aquarium retail stores are the primary ‘gateway’ to the hobby for many beginners. How do large retail chains work to ensure quality animals and to provide good fishkeepin

Aquariumania - Episode 90 Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture - Reef and Coral Keeping 101: Part 2, Aquascaping and Water Chemistry Overview

Coral reef tanks continue to gain in popularity, and advances in technology and coral reef biology and ecology have made reef keeping much more accessible. My guest today

Aquariumania - Episode 89 Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture’s Reef and Coral Keeping 101: Part 1: Tanks, Equipment and Accessories

Coral reefs are considered the rainforests of the sea – dense, hotbeds of biodiversity and beauty. Covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are believed to contain

Aquariumania - Episode 88 Fish Veterinarian Dr. Jessie Sanders: From Marine Biology to Mobile Fish Practice

Fish medicine has come a long way in the past 30 years, with more and more pet owners seeking veterinary care for their sick fish. My guest today, Dr. Jessie Sanders, own

Aquariumania - Episode 87 Chris Englezou: Leveraging Hobbyist Expertise with Science and Conservation through the Freshwater Life Project

The aquarium hobby has inspired many, myself included, to careers in public aquaria, science, aquaculture, and/or conservation. My guest today, Chris Englezou, has fused

Aquariumania - Episode 86 Rediscovering the Dragons of Gondwana with Joshua Pickett, Author of The Bichir Handbook

Among the most fascinating of aquarium fishes, the bichirs - including the “ropefish” and “dinosaur or dragon eel” – share primeval features with their ancestors, some of

Aquariumania - Episode 85 Aaron Pilnick Raises a Prickly Subject: Diadema Sea Urchin Aquaculture for Coral Reef Restoration

Childhood aquarium keeping has been an introduction and gateway for many professionals working in public aquaria, aquaculture, fisheries, and natural resource conservatio

Aquariumania - Episode 84 Noah Bressman Describes His Work with Fishes that Walk On Land

We often use the term fish out of water to describe someone whose completely out of their element. But believe it or not, many fish have evolved with the biology, cues, a

Aquariumania - Episode 83 Steve Bitter Promotes Education, Conservation, and Having Fun “Under” the Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Setting up an aquarium requires a lot of ‘homework.’ You need to learn a lot about your fish and what kind of environment it needs to be healthy and thrive. So what goes

Aquariumania - Episode 82 The Aquarium Industry: A Global Look from Down Under with Ornamental Fish International President Shane Willis

The aquarium trade is a billion dollar industry with commerce of animals, plants, and goods supporting the livelihoods of people all over the world. National and internat