Holiday Aquarium Rituals - Stress-Free Christmas Care for Freshwater Fish Tanks
In this Christmas holiday special of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art shares calm, practical Christmas and holiday aquarium rituals to keep your freshwater fish tanks thriving while life gets busy. From intentional end-of-year water changes and equipment check-ups to quiet observation sessions, you’ll learn how to turn maintenance into meaningful, repeatable habits. The episode also walks through a simple holiday game plan for feeding, travel, and maintenance.
Whether you keep planted community tanks, nano species, or larger freshwater setups, this episode will help you reset, reflect, and plan realistic aquarium goals for the year ahead without overwhelm.
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🎵 Music: "A Sleigh Ride Into Town" - Howard Harper-Barnes (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/3fc22dd4-5e4f-3ad7-a9f5-a64ec43e010f/)
🎵 Music: "You Let Go" - Thyra (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/115cd6d6-f18f-4489-a3c0-29337ae3c7ca/)
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Effortless Green - How To Build A Low-Tech Planted Tank That Stays Low-Maintenance
In this episode Art unpacks how to build a low-tech planted tank that genuinely stays low-maintenance. From choosing the right tank size, filter, and lighting, to selecting easy aquarium plants that thrive without CO₂, you’ll learn how to design a balanced freshwater ecosystem instead of an algae farm. We also walk through a step-by-step setup, a realistic weekly maintenance routine, and two deep troubleshooting segments on algae, plant melt, cloudy water, and fish stress.
Whether you’re new to planted aquariums or you’ve struggled with so-called “easy” setups before, this episode is packed with practical, science-based advice you can actually use. Build a beautiful, stable, and relaxing low-tech planted tank that fits into normal life, not the other way around.
🎵 Music: "Hall Light - (Instrumental)" - Victor Lundberg (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/793dc5b1-8a39-498c-8ca3-eb87b6b3d692/)
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Siamese Algae Eater Care Guide: ID, Tank Setup, Diet & Algae Control
In this episode Art takes a close look at the Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis), one of the most misunderstood freshwater algae eaters in the hobby. Learn how to identify true SAEs vs common lookalikes, the ideal tank size, water parameters, and aquascaping for these active fish, and what they really eat once they discover pellets and flakes.
Whether you keep planted tanks or just want reliable algae control, this episode is packed with practical Siamese Algae Eater care tips, behaviour insights, and stocking advice to help you make smart choices.
🎵 Music: "Secret Garden" - J.F. Gloss (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/9e66f69f-12fe-4aa7-9cba-bb4616ec5217/)
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10 Tips For A Healthy Freshwater Aquarium
In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Arthur shares 10 easy, practical tips to make your freshwater aquarium healthier and more stable. From understanding the nitrogen cycle and preventing overstocking, to using live plants, smarter feeding habits, and creating consistent maintenance routines, you’ll learn exactly how to build a tank where fish truly thrive.
Whether you’re just starting with a small community tank or refining a larger setup, this episode is packed with actionable freshwater aquarium tips to improve water quality, reduce stress, and prevent disease.
Mentioned in this episode: Why Fasting Your Fish Improves Their Health
🎵 Music: "Last To Leave (Instrumental Version)" - Victor Lundberg (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/62846aa0-d929-4309-abf0-87cfb3f896e5/)
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Neon Tetras vs Cardinal Tetras: What’s the Difference, Really?
In this episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, Art explores the real difference between Neon Tetras and Cardinal Tetras?
From their natural habitats in the Amazon to their unique water chemistry, feeding habits, and breeding challenges, this episode gives you everything you need to know to care for these iconic species successfully. Learn how to identify each fish, understand their distinct needs, and create an environment where both can thrive.
Whether you’re struggling to keep Cardinals healthy or curious about mixing the two in one tank, this episode delivers science-backed insights and real-world aquarium advice.
💬 Leave a review and tell us which tetra you prefer: Neons or Cardinals? Your feedback helps others discover The Aquarist’s Edge!
🎵 Music: "Close To Home" - Roots and Recognition (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/ed4518bf-3441-43e4-97f9-2072e9b57c99/)
About The Aquarist’s Edge [Weekly Aquarium Podcast]
The Aquarist’s Edge is your trusted source for all things freshwater fishkeeping. Hosted by Arthur Preston of Art’s Fish Room, this podcast dives into the latest aquarium news, expert advice, species spotlights, and practical tips for hobbyists of all levels. Whether you're breeding guppies or setting up your first tank, The Aquarist’s Edge brings insight, inspiration, and community to your fishkeeping journey.
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