Podcast

The Aquarist Podcast

Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Pets & Animals

This podcast is intended to serve the tropical fish keeping community with insightful interviews from all facets of the hobby: breeders, conservationists, scientists, retailers, brand reps, and new to seasoned enthusiasts. If you keep a freshwater aquarium then this is the show for you!

Episodes
100
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 13 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

100 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep. 124 - Greg Thoman: Connecting Buyers and Sellers with AquaFindr

    Episode 124

    Show notes

    Magic Small Fish Feed is available in 4 sizes to suit your needs:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed?variant=44628323762245

    Join AquaFindr as a buyer or seller today:

    https://aquafindr.com/

    1 hr 9 min
  2. Ep. 123 - Jacob Mahaffey: Supporting Livebearers Through The ALA's Species Conservation Award Program

    Episode 123

    Show notes

    Feed your community tank Aquarium Co-Op's new Magic Bite Size Floating Pellets:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-bite-size-pellets

    Join the ALA with their discounted rate!

    https://livebearers.org/join-ala

    Check out the great content on the ALA YouTube page:

    https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanLivebearers

    Get your ALA merch here:

    https://www.blondelobsterspiritshop.com/american-livebearer-association

    1 hr 14 min
  3. Ep. 122 - Chris Lukhaup: In Brazil with the Shrimp King

    Episode 122

    Show notes

    Do you fed Aquarium Co-Op's Magic Nuggets? It is a 2.5mm crumble that can be crumbled down to feed your smallest fish.

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-nuggets

    Subscribe to Chris' YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@chrislukhaup

    Follow Chris on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/chris.lukhaup/

    Follow Juliana Leroy on her amazing South American adventures:

    https://www.instagram.com/caminhosdesconhecidos/?hl=en

    53 min
  4. Ep. 121 - Curt Brewer and Derek Wheaton: Conservation Fisheries Mission to Save Native Species

    Episode 121

    Show notes

    Pick up some Magic Small Fish Feed from Aquariumcoop.com:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed

    Check out the excellent work and resources on the Conservation Fisheries website:

    https://www.conservationfisheries.org/

    1 hr 29 min
  5. Ep. 120 - Adam Ragusea: Turning a Greenhouse into a Fishhouse

    Episode 120

    Show notes

    Get you Magic Small Fish Feed and boost your fry growth!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed

    Check out Adam's channel for great cooking content:

    https://www.youtube.com/@aragusea

    1 hr 20 min
  6. Ep. 119 - Joe Ferdenzi on Efficent Fish Room Management

    Episode 119

    Show notes

    Shop Aquarium Co-Op for the best fish foods around!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/

    Get Rosario LaCorte's book on Amazon:

    https://a.co/d/1uTuYUY

    1 hr 35 min
  7. Ep. 118 - Anthony Armata on Breeding Fish and The Daku Method

    Episode 118

    Show notes

    Pick up your Aquarium Co-Op Easy Flow Sponge Filter and try your hand at breeding the Red Neon Blue-eyed Rainbowfish with the Daku method!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/black-easy-flow-sponge-filter-coarse

    Check out Daku Aquatics on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/dakuaquatics

    Check out Daku Aquatics e commerce site:

    https://dakuaquatics.com/

    1 hr 2 min
  8. Ep. 117 - Lowell Dunnaway: Capturing Rarely Seen Moments in a Fish Room

    Episode 117

    Show notes

    Aquarium Co-Op Magic Small Fish Feed and Easy Community Floating Pellets will help elevate your fish breeding.

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/fish-food/products/easy-community-floating-pellets

    Lowell's Fish Lab is a must-subscribe-to channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMoreFish

    But a Fry Tray or Egg Collector from MakeMoreFish:

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/MakeMoreFish

    1 hr 20 min
  9. Ep. 116 - Dr. James Albert: Passionate Aquarist, Distinguished Professor, and Leading Researcher

    Episode 116

    Show notes

    Make sure you have the 1-2 combo of Magic Small Fish Feed and Easy Community Floating Pellets. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/all/products/easy-community-floating-pellets

    Add Dr. James' field guide to your collection: https://a.co/d/0GmvbDs

    Learn more about Dr. James Albert: https://biology.louisiana.edu/james-albert

    Want to really nerd out? Check out this talk Dr. James gave at University of Michigan: https://youtu.be/1Qsk76-KDDk?si=8hPNcKKBHm7j2tCi

    52 min
  10. Ep. 115 - Dr. Ted Coletti: Aquarium Clubs are Rewarding (and so is bowling)

    Episode 115

    Show notes

    Pick up the amazing Aquarium Co-Op Small Fish Feed:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-small-fish-feed

    Grab Dr. Ted Coletti's book:

    https://a.co/d/fXQdbGf

    Skylands Aquarium & Water Garden Group website: https://sawgg.org/

    1 hr 29 min
  11. Ep. 114 - Bobby Ellerman and Joe Ferdenzi: Fondly Remembering Rosario LaCorte

    Episode 114

    Show notes

    Thank you again to Bobby and Joe for taking time out of their day to reminisce and share about their friendship with Rosario LaCorte.

    Pick up a copy of Rosario's book An Aquarist's Journey:

    https://a.co/d/aeBO7MU

    1 hr 26 min
  12. Ep. 113 - Dan Hodnett: Providing Excellence in the Fish Buying Experience

    Episode 113

    Show notes

    Magic Nano Feed is here! This is the food that Dan mentioned seeing on his visit to Washington. This food is amazing!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/magic-nano-feed

    Check out the amazing selection of fish that Dan has on offer.

    https://dansfish.com/catalog

    1 hr 13 min
  13. Ep. 112 - Charles Clapsaddle on Texas Snakes and Goliad Farms

    Episode 112

    Show notes

    Pick up your 6-plant mystery bundle and save money with Aquarium Co-Op:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/live-plants/products/mystery-box

    Check out what Charles and Goliad Farms has for sale:

    https://goliadfarms.com/

    Subscribe to the Goliad Farms YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@goliadfarms7029

    1 hr 13 min
  14. Ep. 111 - Ethan Dickinson from Kid Fish Breeder to Store Owner

    Episode 111

    Show notes

    Excellent filtration and water flow from the Aquarium Co-Op Coarse Sponge Filters which include the Easy Flow kit:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-coarse-sponge-filter

    Already have an Aquarium Co-Op Coarse Sponge Filter? Pick up the Easy Flow Upgrade Kit now:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/easy-flow-sponge-filter-upgrade-kit

    Follow Ethan and Fish Mania on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/fishmaniachatt

    Chattanooga Area Aquatics Society:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/659444601653148

    1 hr
  15. Ep. 110 - Zenzo Tazawa on African Cichlids and Escargot

    Episode 110

    Show notes

    Feed out nutritious Aquarium Co-Op Baby Brine Shrimp to your fish!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs

    Subscribe to Zenzo's YouTube channel Tazawa Tanks:

    http://www.youtube.com/@TazawaTanks

    59 min
  16. Ep. 109 - Dustin Ward: From Hobbyist to Store Owner

    Episode 109

    Show notes

    Pick up the best brine shrimp eggs on the market. As Master Breeder Dean calls them, "Liquid Gold". Aquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs.

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs

    Follow Dustin's store The Fish Room in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Facebook.

    https://www.facebook.com/TheFishRoomABQ

    43 min
  17. Ep. 108 - Cory McElroy on Favorite Aquariums and Big Tank Maintenance

    Episode 108

    Show notes

    Be prepared for power outages with the Aquarium Co-Op Battery Back-up Air Pumps:

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-air-pump

    Cory's new African tetras - Alestopetersius brichardi "Red"

    https://dansfish.com/product.detail/4742/Alestopetersius-brichardi-%22Red%22-(Alestopetersius-brichardi)

    Learn about a legend in our hobby. Here is a link to Rosario's book on Amazon:

    https://a.co/d/7N0oZ46

    1 hr 11 min
  18. Ep. 107 - Ryan Reamy on High-End Corydoras and Rainbowfish

    Episode 107

    Show notes

    Hurry and get your Easy Plant LED, they are selling quick!

    https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-easy-plant-led

    Ryan's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/hoonaquatics/

    Ryan's YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@HoonAquatics

    Corydoras CW111:

    https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=6569

    1 hr 17 min
  19. Ep. 106 - Rosario LaCorte and Joe Ferdenzi: Tropical Fish History Part 3

    Episode 106

    Show notes

    Get your Aquarium Co-Op goodies and things:

    http://www.aquariumcoop.com

    Buy Rosario's amazing book:

    https://www.amazon.com/AQUARISTS-JOURNEY-Rosario-LaCorte/dp/1717882927/

    Check North Jersey Aquarium Society for updates on Rosario's upcoming talk, his last in public!

    http://www.njas.net/

    North Jersey Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/NorthJerseyAquariumSociety/

    1 hr 9 min
  20. Ep. 105 - Irene Bearly on Fishkeeping with Kids and Corydoras pygmaeus

    Episode 105

    Show notes

    Swap that old filtration out for an Aquarium Co-Op Coarse Sponge Filter!

    http://www.aquariumcoop.com

    Subscribe to Irene's awesome YouTube channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/GirlTalksFish

    Follow the Aquarist Podcast Instagram page:

    https://www.instagram.com/aquaristpodcast/

    1 hr 33 min