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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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- 1 weeks ago13 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. Learn how to improve feeding, lighting, water circulation, water changes and daily observation without disrupting the stability of your freshwater aquarium. These practical fishkeeping tips are ideal for beginner and intermediate aquarists who want cleaner water, healthier fish and a more reliable aquarium routine. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review as it helps other fishkeepers find the show. ☕ Support the show by buying Art a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/artsfishroom
- 2 weeks ago13 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 virtual aquariums to develop useful planning and aquascaping skills. You’ll also discover how learning about the nitrogen cycle, fish compatibility, local water parameters, and aquarium equipment now can give you a major advantage when you eventually set up your first freshwater aquarium. Have you ever been prevented from keeping an aquarium by a lease, budget, move, or change in circumstances? Share your experience so that others can learn from you! Shared in the episode: Eastern Cape Aquarium and Aquascaping Club: https://www.ecaac.co.za ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review as it helps other fishkeepers find the show. ☕ Support the show by buying Art a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/artsfishroom
- 3 weeks ago15 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 one. Whether you're struggling with a tank suddenly covered in white spots or worried about ragged fins, this episode is packed with clear treatment plans you can use straight away. Learn what's really happening to your fish, from the protective slime coat and the role of stress, to the parasite life cycles that make treatment timing so important. You'll also learn the clever torch trick that reveals velvet before it's too late, and why water quality and quarantining new fish prevent more outbreaks than any medication ever will. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review as it helps other fishkeepers find the show. ☕ Support the show by buying Art a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/artsfishroom
- 3 weeks ago17 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 maintenance burden. You’ll learn why aquarium motivation fades, how perfectionism and decision fatigue affect fish keepers, and how to create a realistic recovery plan without immediately dismantling your tank. Healso discusses simplifying multiple aquariums, establishing a minimum care routine, reconnecting with the creative side of fishkeeping and recognising when responsible rehoming may be the right decision. Whether you are struggling to complete water changes, feeling guilty about aquarium maintenance or considering leaving the hobby, this episode offers practical and compassionate advice to help you move forward. Referenced in this episode: https://theaquaristsedge.beam.ly/episode/aquarium-perfectionism-how-to-stop-comparing-your-fish-tank-and-enjoy-the-hobby-again
- Jun 27, 202617 min
Aquarium Perfectionism: How to Stop Comparing Your Fish Tank and Enjoy the Hobby Again
A healthy aquarium does not need to look like a flawless social media post. In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art examines how aquarium perfectionism develops, why online aquascapes can create unrealistic expectations, and how constant adjustments may affect both your enjoyment and your fish. You’ll learn how to separate responsible aquarium care from anxiety-driven maintenance, evaluate your tank using fish welfare and stability rather than appearance alone, and set realistic standards for planted aquariums and freshwater fishkeeping. Discover why algae, uneven plant growth, visible equipment and changing layouts are not always signs of failure, and why a sustainable aquarium is often better than a visually perfect one.
- Jun 15, 202629 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, predators, oxygen levels, algae, feeding, breeding, and the importance of preventing aquarium fish from escaping into local waterways. Whether you’re considering guppies, ricefish, white cloud mountain minnows, goldfish, or other hardy freshwater species, this episode will help you make better decisions for fish health and environmental safety. You’ll learn why outdoor fishkeeping can bring out natural behaviours and breeding activity, but also why careful planning, legal responsibility, and daily observation are essential.
- May 23, 202616 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 tanks, and how to set up your aquarium to bring out natural group behaviour. You’ll learn which freshwater species are the best schooling and shoaling fish for community aquariums, plus the practical rules that make a school look tight, confident, and stress-free. If you want a calmer tank, better fish confidence, and that “moving as one” look, this episode is your blueprint. 💬 Join the conversation: What’s the best schooling fish you’ve kept, and how many were in the group?
- May 17, 202618 min
Unusual Everyday Foods You Can Safely Feed Freshwater Aquarium Fish
In this episode Art explores unusual everyday foods that can be safely used as occasional treats in a freshwater aquarium. From courgette, cucumber, peas, spinach, pumpkin, butternut, sweet potato, carrot, and green beans, you’ll learn which foods suit different freshwater fish and how to prepare them properly. We also explain why these foods should supplement, not replace, a balanced fish food diet, and how to avoid common feeding mistakes that can affect water quality. Whether you keep goldfish, guppies, mollies, bristlenose plecos, corydoras, bettas, shrimp, or snails, this episode will help you make safer, more informed feeding choices. You’ll also learn which everyday foods should never go into your aquarium. Keywords: freshwater aquarium foods, safe foods for aquarium fish, feeding freshwater fish vegetables, courgette for plecos, peas for goldfish, aquarium fish diet, fishkeeping tips, freshwater fish nutrition, unusual fish foods, aquarium feeding guide.
About The Aquarist's Edge
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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