ScapeFu018: Aquascaping Styles

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ScapeFu Episode 18: Aquascaping Styles [app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/scapefu/ScapeFu018.mp3″] In this episode we’re talking aquascaping styles so that you can improve your aquascaping. Links mentioned in this episode: I’m horrible at Aquascaping Aquascaping Styles Forgotten and Current Japanese Rock Garden ScapeFu Aquascaping Styles Series The Linear Style UKAPS Dutch Aquascaping Post Nature Aquarium Complete Works 1985–2009 AGA Contest Biotopes AGA Contest Paludariums … Read More

ScapeFu017: The Basics of Lighting a Planted Aquarium & George Farmer

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ScapeFu017: The Basics of Lighting a Planted Aquarium & George Farmer   [app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/scapefu/ScapeFu017.mp3″] Lighting is one of the most important, but also one of the most confusing, aspects of a planted aquarium. “What’s the best type of light for my aquarium?” is probably the most asked question we see in aquarium forums. Today, we de-mystify lighting by sharing with … Read More

ScapeFu016: Aquascaping Analysis and How it Can Improve Your Aquascape

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ScapeFu016: Aquascaping Analysis and How it Can Improve Your Aquascape I was hoping not to be flying solo this week but due to technical difficulties (i.e., my fault), JJ and Juris were not able to make it. They will be back next week that promises to be a great show. In this episode, I discuss the importance of thinking critically … Read More

ScapeFu015: Measuring CO2 in Your Aquarium

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Carbon dioxide is a critical factor that determines, for many, success or failure with planted aquariums. Making sure you are providing enough to your plants given your unique aquarium situation can be challenging. In this episode, we dive into the science side of planted aquariums and discuss the importance of CO2 and how to go about making sure you are … Read More

ScapeFu014: Mike Senske talking Aquavas and 5 tips to incorporate an aquarium into any room

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Hey, welcome to ScapeFu Episode 14! Today, we’re discussing 5 Tips to Make an Aquarium a Beautiful Part of Any Room, a special co-host joins us and we have the first ever interview with Mike Senske about Aquarium Design Group’s new product line, Aquavas! In episode 14, we welcomed Jurijs mit JS as a co-host! Jurijs (pronounced “Yuris”). JJ and … Read More

ScapeFu013: Cycling a planted fish tank?

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The ScapeFu Podcast is back with lucky episode 13: Cycling a planted fish tank? Art and JJ welcome you back to the podcast after almost two years. JJ has moved to Texas and they are both older and wiser! In this short episode, Art and JJ discuss cycling a planted aquarium. Tom Barr shares his thoughts on it and, as … Read More

Episode 10 – Talking Takashi Amano and the US hobby

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ScapeFu Episode 10 – I discuss how Takashi Amano has influenced the planted aquarium hobby. I also cover my thoughts on the International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest and nature aquarium in general. I bring out my soap box and go into my thoughts of the planted aquarium hobby in the US. Boy does my frustration come through! I think the … Read More