Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast

I, Aqua Alex have purchased from Malone's Monsters several times both online and once in store. I've had fish shipped to my door and I've picked up fish in store in person. Malone's Monsters is a wonderful tropical fish store in South Florida specializing in Monster freshwater tropical fish and exotic freshwater fish. On this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, I discuss my transactions with Malone's Monsters and discuss why I recommend them. Plus, I briefly go over some of their stock list.Enjoy the show!GET READY FOR THE 500TH EPISODE OF AQUARIUM HOBBYIST PODCAST!STREAMING ON SPREAKER SATURDAY MAY 30TH 2020!!!

Welcome tropical fish keepers to the new home for Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast proudly debuts on Spreaker with this awesome episode! Also debuting is a brand new series focusing on South American cichlids! South America is home to many awesome tropical fish species and many of them are cichlids! Today, I will start talking about South American cichlids. I love South American cichlids, they are my personal favorite cichlid.I will be discussing 6 South American cichlids on this episode!South American Cichlids to Be Discussed:- Chocolate Cichlids- Severums-Uaru- Panda Uaru-Green Terror Cichlid-Red Terror CichlidEnjoy the episode!!!Want to be a part of the historic 500th episode? Use your smart phone and voice recorder app to tell Aqua Alex your proudest moment as a tropical fish keeper and email the audio clips to alexgoyankeescardinale19@gmail.com.Tune into the 500th episode on Saturday May 30th 2020!

I currently have a 125 gallon aquarium monster community aquarium. I am planning on setting up 2 other aquariums. What are the 2 other aquariums that I plan on setting up?  What fish do I plan on keeping? I am going to discuss everything you should know about my aquarium hobby and I will also be giving out some information on certain species of fish! This will be a fun show for sure!PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ Aqua Alex's Freshwater Community Aquarium~ Aqua Alex's Saltwater Aquarium~ Information on certain fish species

Did you know that there are catfish that stay under 4''? Mini catfish you say? YES! Corydoras catfish are perfect for community aquariums and smaller aquariums. Most corydoras catfish do not exceed 3-4''. This makes them perfect for home aquariums. Corydoras catfish come from South America and they have hundreds of species in the genus Corydoras. I love Corydoras catfish and am even thinking about setting up a community aquarium with them and a small school of tetras. On this episode of The Catfish Cave, find out about Corydoras catfish  as Aqua Alex discusses everything you need to know. Plus, hear an interview from the late great corydoras legend Lynn Mathney as she discusses her love of corydoras catfish. She used to breed cory catfish and has a lot of knowledge on corydoras!

Most of the tropical fish species that I really enjoy come from South America and the Amazon river. The Amazon River is home to thousands of different aquatic animals including tropical fish. Wild caught fish are interesting to keep in the home aquarium because of their colors and natural look. Over 90 percent of freshwater tropical fish that come into the hobby are farm raised and are often not even from the countries of orgin where the fish would be found in nature.Deep in the heart of South America’s Amazon Basin, in one of the most pristine and bio-diverse areas on earth, the Rio Negro stretches nearly 2300 kilometers before joining the Amazon itself near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The world’s largest “black water” river, its unique tea-colored water is home to nearly 800 species of freshwater fish, many of which are found nowhere else on earth.One of these fish—the Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)—gained worldwide attention after its discovery in the 1950’s. With its vibrant blue-and-red coloration and peaceful schooling behavior, it immediately attracted the attention of the growing aquarium hobby. Over time, an entire industry grew up in the region based on collecting, transporting, and exporting these and other tropical fish species to supply home aquariums, mainly in the US and Europe.Find out all about Project Piaba and hope buying a fish can save a tree and help Rio Negro. What species of fish does Project Piaba deal with?

Every tropical fish hobbyist loves getting new fish. Trust me take it from me one of my favorite things about the aquarium hobby is getting new fish. The problem with getting new fish is that there is no way of really knowing where the fish has come from unless the store tells you. There is no way of knowing what conditions the fish has been exposed too, what diseases and parasites the fish has been exposed too and what stress level the fish has been through. Quarantine aquariums are very important when it comes to making sure your current fish and your new fish all stay healthy.What is quarantine? a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed. They are placed here and given meds to heal.Join me Aqua Alex as I explain the important of QT tanks and why you should have atleast one!PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ WHY QT TANKS ARE IMPORTANT~ SETTING UP A QT TANK~ MOINTORING NEW FISHAND MORE!

Pimelodus catfish are a very nice genus of catfish that hail from South American. They are generally very hardy and there are many species too choose from all reaching different adult sizes. Some species of Pimelodus like the Pictus Catfish are perfect for home aquariums while others like the Red Tail Catfish aren't. Most species of Pimelodus can be kept in home aquariums with other species of catfish and larger growing fish. Find out all about the Pimelodus species of catfish on this episode of The Catfish Cave!Species that will be discussed:Pictus CatfishFour Lined Pictus CatfishOrnate PimelodusVulture CatfishMarbled AcharaI will be giving out information on these catfish!Check out my Other Projects outside tropical fish keeping:In the Kitchen with Alex Cardinale-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19zYJcYtfCSMHAvCUC1qsASee me Cook Chicken Parmigana with a friend:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoTzSRYz0fISupport Paul Aramouni and Buy his Non fiction book more details here: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-truth-of-the-unknown-interpreter2 

Keeping tropical fish in aquariums means that we must take care of them and feed them a nutritious diet. In order to have healthy colorful and active tropical fish in our aquariums, we must provide them with a quality nutritious diet! Feeding tropical fish may seem easy but there is a lot that goes into it to make sure that your tropical fish lives a good day! In the wild, tropical fish have access to numerous amounts of food sources from which include live fish, crustaceans, algae, plants, fruits, and other sources. How can we implement this in the aquarium hobby? What are some quality fish foods Aqua Alex recommends? All that and more will be discussed on this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast.Planned for the Show:~ Aqua Alex's Recommended Tropical Fish Food Brands~ Best Human Foods to Feed Tropical Fish~ Foods used to enhance ColorationAND MORE!Check out my Other Projects outside tropical fish keeping:In the Kitchen with Alex Cardinale:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19zYJcYtfCSMHAvCUC1qsASee me Cook Chicken Parmigana with a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoTzSRYz0fISupport Paul Aramouni and Buy his Non fiction book more details here: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-truth-of-the-unknown-interpreter2

I, Aqua Alex am a huge fan of catfish. I like having exotic catfish in my aquariums. In every freshwater aquarium that I've had I have had some sort of catfish. One species of catfish I really adore is the Shovelnose catfish. There are many different species  of shovelnose catfish available to the aquarium hobby but the 2 I love the most are the Lima Shovelnose (Sorubim) and the Tiger Shovelnose (Pseudoplatystoma), Believe it or  not there are many species of lima shovelnose and tiger shovelnose but most available to the aquarium hobby grow to decent sizes and require large aquariums. If you are a monster fish lover like myself, these catfish are perfect for you to keep in your aquarium.Find out all about the shovelnose catfish species and how to keep them in the home aquarium.PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:-- INFORMATION ON THE LIMA SHOVELNOSE CATFISH --- INFORMATION ON TIGER SHOVELNOSE CATFISHEnjoy the show!!!Check out my Other Projects outside tropical fish keeping:In the Kitchen with Alex Cardinale Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19zYJcYtfCSMHAvCUC1qsASUBSCRIBE TO MY BEST FRIEND ON YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdHudBBT75TWY2j-6xg0GQ 

In 2013, I founded my first tropical fish podcast '' Aquatic Wetline''. It was very successful for many years and now it brings Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast into it's 7th year. For nearly a decade, I Aqua Alex have come into your homes chatting tropical fish and showing my love for the aquarium hobby with my aquarium podcasts. Now, it's time to start a NEW season and our 7th year of hosting tropical fish podcasts. Fish keepers of all interests will love this show as there will be monster fish chat, saltwater and brackish water fish chat, and even goldfish chat.PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ SPECIAL FISH KEEPER GUESTS:Facebook Group Admin and Owner Aquatik Gurus Dustin JayDustin Jay comes on the show to discuss his love of tropical fish and tells us about his MONSTER pond!Michael Tirrell from Off the Deep End Aquatics joins Aqua Alex as they discuss one of their favorite fish.... The Silver AROWANA!Youtuber and Pet Lover Matt ThibodeauCould there possibly be a surprise guest at the end?!!~ Tropical Fish Chat:Monster Fish Discussion:Freshwater Sleeper GobiesSilver ArowanaGarsSaltwater Fish Discussion:Foxface RabbitfishTriggerfishMaroon ClownfishBrackishwater Fish Discussion:ScatsAND MORE!LIVE Question and Answer with Aqua Alex! Open phone lines call in LIVE at (516) 418-5674 to ask Aqua Alex a tropical fish question!ENJOY THE SHOW AND THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!In the Kitchen with Alex Cardinale Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19zYJcYtfCSMHAvCUC1qsASUBSCRIBE TO MY BEST FRIEND ON YOUTUBE-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqa3JMnXm6k 

The wonderful tropical fish hobbyists are wondering...... WHERE IS AQUA ALEX? His last episode was in December of 2019! It's NOW 2020 and that means it's a new DECADE! Well, I am here to provide an UPDATE on where I have been and what the future holds for me. I appreciate all the love and support all the wonderful tropical fish keepers have given me. I have some WONDERFUL NEWS to share with all of you regarding my future with the tropical fish podcasts! I AM GOING NO WHERE! AFTER ALL I AM THE LONGEST REIGNING TROPICAL FISH PODCAST SINCE 2013 WITH AQUATIC WETLINE AND NOW IT'S 2020 WITH AQUARIUM HOBBYIST PODCAST! I love all you fish keepers!Planned for the Show:~ What I've done the Last 2 Months in the Aquarium Hobby~ My Tropical Fish Hobby Plans~ What's to Come for Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast in 2020Enjoy the show!!!DO NOT MISS OUR SEASON 3 2020 PREMIERE EPISODE OF AQUARIUM HOBBYIST PODCAST FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST FISH KEEPER'S, A CHAT ON SILVER AROWANAS, GARS, AND OTHER FISH!!!SEASON 3 PREMIERES SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2020 AT 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT RIGHT HERE ON AHP!Check out my Other Projects outside tropical fish keeping:In the Kitchen with Alex Cardinale Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19zYJcYtfCSMHAvCUC1qsASUBSCRIBE TO MY BEST FRIEND ON YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqa3JMnXm6k

Every tropical fish keeper has a tropical fish species or many different tropical fish species that they consider to be their favorite. Some passionate tropical fish keeper's may have a hard time picking a favorite tropical fish while others have a single favorite fish that they love. Whatever, the case may be tropical fish from both freshwater and saltwater provide aquarium hobbyists with the opportunity to experience their personalities, coloration, characteristics, and feeding ablities.DO YOU AS A FISH KEEPER HAVE A FAVORITE TROPICAL FISH? CALL INTO THE SHOW AND TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE TROPICAL FISH SPECIE/S!!! (516) 418-5674On this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast:~ Aqua Alex will discuss his personal favorite freshwater and saltwater tropical fish species~ Tropical Fish Keepers have the opportunity to chat about their favorite fishCALL IN AT 516-418-5674 TO DISCUSS YOUR FAVORITE FISH!

Aqua Alex is B-A-C-K on Blogtalkradio!!! Blog Talk Radio has a tropical fish podcast once again! The last time I hosted a tropical fish podcast here on Blogtalkradio, I ran the successful Aquatic Wetline. Now, I am back bigger and better than ever with the knowledge of running a successful podcast and of course my tropical fish knowledge. Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast is a podcast dedicated to tropical fish and aquarium hobbyists all around the world. Freshwater and saltwater tropical fish will be discussed and there will be special guest fish keepers!To kick off our launch on Blogtalkradio, I have put together an awesome show packed with tropical fish chat and many awesome fish keepers!PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:Tropical Fish Discussion:- Freshwater Spiny Eels (fire, tyre track, peacock)Are they really eels?- Aqua Alex';s NEW 125 gallon AquariumWhat will be kept in this aquarium?- Redhook Silver Dollar discussion- Monster Fish SubstituteOPEN PHONE LINES!!! TROPICAL FISH KEEPERS CAN CALL IN TO CHAT FISH AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION!Special Guest Fish Keeper: Michael Tirrell of Off the Deep End Aquatics Youtube channel and InstagramGuests To Be AnnouncedMAIN EVENT SPECIAL GUESTS: Ohio Fish Rescue's Big Rich and Josh PriceThey will be updating us on what's been going on at OFR.Call in LIVE at (516) 418-5674 to tell us how you got into fish keeping, your favorite fish, or join the discussion!

In 2013, I took my love and passion of tropical fish to a whole new level with the creation of my aquarium and tropical fish keeping podcast. I've met some wonderful aquarium hobbyists from hosting aquarium podcasts. I've had some awesome tropical fish keepers as special guests and have had many wonderful listeners from all around the world!It's time to celebrate 6 strong years!!! I, Aqua Alex reunite with the fish keepers who have helped make my aquarium podcasts a success! You, the fish keeping community and listeners have made me what I am today and made my podcast a success.4 AWESOME fish keepers who have been on my show through out the last 6 years REUNITE and chat tropical fish!This is a special 3 hour action packed tropical fish episode featuring 4 special guests, tropical fish chat, blast from past callers, and BREAKING NEWS!Planned for the show:~ BREAKING NEWS: A NEW SPONSOR IS ANNOUNCED!~ 1st Guest: Crayfish Man James Jones~2nd Guest: Little Egypt Aquarium Club Owner Jeremy Stellhorn~3rd Guest: Fish Keeper Donovan Barger~4th Guest: Cichlid Guru Antonio Martina~ Tropical Fish I've Kept Over the Last 6 Years~ BLAST FROM THE PAST CALLERS.... PLEASE BE AWARE, STRONG LANAGUAGE AND OFFENSIVE MATERIAL ON THE FIRST  CALL!~ FUN FACTS ON AQUA ALEXEnjoy the show and thanks for helping my podcasts be a success!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Check out and Join Fish List:https://fishlist.co/?fbclid=IwAR2n_i4MiHiTYamkkH0OqAdyIh0Ehdfu6_HCv5tCoIv-FSZV3Kydy-J7m8ISupport the show

Aqua Alex has officially finished moving from Massachusetts to Florida. I am NOW a West Palm Beach,  Florida fish keeper! Now that I have free time, it's time to publish new episodes and bring Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast back! Fish keepers who listen to AHP have some special episodes in store! On this special episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, I will be going over the latest Summer and Fall 2019 plans for AHP, chatting tropical fish and alligators, and to close the show I will be replaying Aquatic Wetline's historic 50th episode as we get ready for our 6 year anniversary Fish Keeper's Reunion in 5 days this Saturday!Planned for this episode:~ Summer and Fall 2019 AHP Plans~ My Current Tropical Fish Keeping Plans~ Exotic Tropical Fish That Are Invasive to Florida~ Do Alligators Pose a Threat to Humans living in Florida?~ Aquatic Wetline Episode Replay: 50th EpisodeTUNE IN TO THE BIG CELEBRATION THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 31! AQUA ALEX'S 6 YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY AND FISH KEEPER REUNION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AND MORE!Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join the official Community Group for AHP:https://band.us/@aquariumhobbypodcastSupport the show

This episode is brought to you by the retired aquarium/tropical fish keeping podcast ''Aquatic Wetline''.This episode aired in 2015.It's time to feature our second episode from ''Aquatic Wetline''. One of the most popular episodes that I hosted on Aquatic Wetline, this one is one of my favorites because we talk about a fish I enjoy, it recieved a high number of listens and I made a few bucks from this episode. What is really enjoyable about this episode is the wonderful guest! Antonio really loves the tropical fish hobby and really loves Oscars! You will enjoy listening to this episode!Oscar cichlids are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish in the aquarium hobby. Have you ever thought about breeding oscar cichlids? Antonio has and he tells us how he did it. Want to keep an oscar? Learn everything you need to know about oscar cichlids.Guest Antonio Martina shares his love of Oscars with Aqua Alex on this episode of Aquatic Wetline.Enjoy the show!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join the official Community Group for AHP:https://band.us/@aquariumhobbypodcastSupport the show

This episode is brought to you by the retired aquarium/tropical fish keeping podcast ''Aquatic Wetline''. This episode aired 5 years ago in 2014. Fish keepers from the United States and all around the world love monster fish! Fish such as pacus, red tail catfish, Iridescent sharks and even Arapamia are sold to fish hobbyists! The unsuspecting fish hobbyist raises these fish to monsturous sizes and then have a hard time rehoming these fish due to their large sizes. Many of these fish wind up in local waterways where they can become invasive or are dumped to local fish stores or aquariums. In the USA, a fish rescue exsits called Ohio Fish Rescue. In the United Kingdown, there is River Giants! Join Aqua Alex Cardinale and Crayfish Man James Jones as they interview Nathan, the owner of River Giants!About River Giants:River Giants are a new, unique and specialist re-homing sanctuary based in Maidstone in Kent. We re-home some amazing, wonderful fish that span the globe.There's something primal that leads people to wonder what's lurking below the surface of any large river. Humans seem to be hardwired to be both fascinated by, and somewhat fearful of, Volkswagen-sized catfish.There’s something in the back of everyone’s mind when overlooking a large river, lake or bay. “What’s lurking below the surface?” Grainy images of the Loch Ness Monster feed those thoughts. In the wild, these amazing animals live in remote locations from Australia’s Outback to the steamy jungles of southeast Asia.  You will be thrilled by the prehistoric-looking arapaima, weird-looking wallago, giant freshwater rays and other BIG fish.Our fish collection includes rare and exotic Species of all sizes, BIG FISH with BIG APPETITES for BIG TANKS. It's not easy for most people or other "regular" fish keepers to understand why we maintain this type of collection and spare no expense on this fascinating hobby. Like us on Facebook:

Tropical fish keeper's, it's been a while since I've uploaded a new episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. You have been asking me where I am, what happened to the podcast, and if I am coming back. No worries!! My love of tropical fish and podcasting is still there. I have been busy with work and packing and getting ready to move.I, Aqua Alex am moving from Springfield MA to West Palm Beach, Florida. With this big move, I don't have any extra time to record. But after August 3rd, AHP will be back bigger and better!On this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, I discuss what's to come in the future here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, and for the first time ever I am selling my fish on an episode!!!Planned for the show:~ Why will I be uploading old episodes of Aquatic Wetline?~ Upcoming episodes~ Rehoming my FishEnjoy the show!!!Thanks for listening!If you are interested in the fish mentioned for rehoming please contact Aqua Alex:413-782-8543 (leave a voice mail for Alex if no answer)alexgoyankeescardinale19@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/therealalexcardinaleLike us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join the official Facebook fish group for AHP For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

A new tropical fish store is coming to Springfield Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, and New England!  This isn't just any ordinary tropical fish store, this is a fish store that specializes in rare exotic freshwater fish like Arowanas, discus, stingrays, fancy goldfish and bettas. So many of the fish and pet stores up here focus too much on the bread and butter common fish like livebearers,tetras, angelfish, and the like. Saltwater dominates the aquarium hobby up here and most fish shops pay more attention to saltwater than freshwater.Forunately, for us exotic freshwater fish keepers a new fish store is coming to town called Imperial Aquatics! My friend Thomason Pham has been selling high quality exotic fish for a few years but now he gets to live his dream and own a fish store business.Find out about this awesome fish store on this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast.Save the Date! Grand Opening 06/15/19??????Live Exotic Freshwater Tropical Fish have arrived to Springfield! ??????Address: 390 Dickinson St. Springfield, MATime Of Opening: 11:00AM?Traditional Vietnamese Lion Dancing Performance: 12:00PM??????Exotic Bettas, Goldfish, Arowanas & More! ????MEET AQUA ALEX FROM 11:30 to 1:30 PMCheck Out Imperial Aquatics on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Imperial-Aquatics-441574283056955/Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join the official Facebook fish group for AHP For the LUV of Fish:

Welcome to a brand new series here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast! This is an UNSCRIPTED, UNEDITED, AUTHENTIC talk show! But, it's a fish keeping talk show!! You can expect the unexpected, but expect tropical fish chat! Every Friday Night, Aqua Alex will get in the studio and record some wonderful fish topics! He will also occassionally interview some wonderful fish keepers from all over the USA and world. Each Friday, fish keeper's can come home from work, relax, unwind, and listen to some awesome tropical fish chat!On today's show some topics that came to mind and discussion include:***** New Fish I am getting this weekend ( Redhook Silverdollars)**** The Tropical Fish Stores in my Area***** Why are Asian Arowanas illegal?****** Tangled Up In Cichlids closing down**** Ohio Fish Rescue Monster fish Pond and Monster fish chat**** Are piranhas really dangerous monsters?Enjoy the show and thank you for listening!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Talk about your favorite tropical fish and be a part of the show:https://www.speakpipe.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastJoin the official Facebook fish group for AHP For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast has officially reached another milestone! Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast has NOW offically hit 20,000 total listens! It is all because of you the wonderful tropical fish keepers! Aqua Alex would like to say Thank You to all of you the wonderful tropical fish keepers for listening to AHP and supporting our tropical fish keeping podcast. AHP continues to grow and so will our audience. We welcome any and all tropical fish keepers to join the fish keeping family.Expect some fun tropical fish chat on this episode!!!!Planned for the show:~ Fish I am currently keeping~ Fish I want to get~ Why water changes and cleaning filters is important~ Tribute to Ken Nguyen of Frontosa R USEnjoy the show and thanks for listening!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Talk about your favorite tropical fish and be a part of the show:https://www.speakpipe.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastJoin the official Facebook fish group for AHP For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

I introduce to all you fish keeper's a brand new series that will air every Saturday here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. The name of this series is Aqua Alex's Aquatic Top 10 Countdown! I will be counting down 10 things you need to know about a specific species of fish or ten things you need to know about the aquarium hobby. This will be a very informal, educational, and entertaining show! Aqua Alex's Aquatic Top 10 countdown debuts with an awesome topic! I talk about a tropical fish species that has a special place in my heart. It is a child hood favorite fish of mine. I use my experience and knowledge I learned from keeping this species to tell you 10 things you need to know about them!On this week's episode, I tell you 10 things you need to know about Oscar Cichlids!Find out what 10 things about Oscar cichlids I have to share with you.Enjoy the show!Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes, leave a review:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Talk about your favorite tropical fish and be a part of the show:https://www.speakpipe.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastJoin the official Facebook fish group for AHP For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast has a group for all tropical fish keepers to join! It's a tropical fish keeping community group where fish keepers from all around the world are welcomed to join! You can post pictures of your fish, chat fish, share Youtube videos, and even sell or trade your tropical fish! We have over 500 members and are quickly growing. I, Aqua Alex personally invite you to join the group! The group name is For The Luv of Fish! It is on Facebook and open on every fish keeper!Need someone else to convince you to join?! The Immortal Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage have something to say about For The LUV of Fish!So go check out For the Luv of Fish and join now!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

One very popular aquarium fish that is found in every pet store and fish store is often reffered to as a shark. It has common names like Silver Shark, Tri-color shark, Minnow Shark, and Black finned Shark. They are perfect for any large aquarium because they can live with just about anything that is too big to be eaten!This week's fish of the week is the Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos Melanopterus).Bala Sharks come from South East Asia and reach a decent size! Growing up to 14'', this schooling fish offers a flash of silver color and activity to your aquarium. They are very hardy and can live with just about anything.Find out how to Keep and Care for the Bala Shark!!!Like Us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to Us on I-tunes and Leave a Review:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join AHP'S Official Facebook Fish Keeping Group for all Fish Keepers! For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/Support the show

Fish of the Week returns from a 4 month hiatus! Welcome to the first Fish Of the Week episode of AHP in 2019! Our first featured fish of 2019 is a catfish that hails from Southeast Asia including Mekong, Thailand, and Laos. It is often reffered to as a ''Shark'' because it resembles and looks just like a shark. However, there are NO true sharks that live in freshwater available for aquariums. They are a catfish species that looks like a shark and is very active. It is a member of the  Pangasius fish family. This week's (Febuary 6th to Febuary 10th) Fish of the Week is the Iridescent Shark (Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus).Find out what you need to know about the monsters Iridescent Sharks turn out to be! Find out how to keep and care for them!Enjoy the show and Thanks for listening!Like Us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-Tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join our Official Facebook Group for all Fish Keepers! For the LUV of Fish:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theluvoffish/The Official Iridescent Shark Catfish Facebook Group for all ID Shark Lovers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2265701513713142/Support the show

Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. With it being a new year, that means it's a new season! To kick off the new year and season, Aqua Alex has put together a wonderful action packed tropical fish show for all fish keepers to enjoy!Find out about a new Facebook fish group that is already making an impact! Find out about the official Facebook Fish Group of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast.Catfish lovers will enjoy this show! You will learn about corydoras and doradid catfish!One great fish keeper starts the show as our first guest of 2019, Aqua Alex pays homage to a legendary Corydoras Breeder, and Aqua Alex chats fish and catfish! What better way to have fun in the aquarium hobby then  with an awesome fish keeping podcast?!Season 3 Premiere Agenda:Fish Keeping Guest:  Co-Founder of For the Luv of Fish Justin RichardsJustin will discuss his love of tropical fish, the Florida fish hobby, invasive fish, monster fish, and more!Corydoras Catfish Lesson from Lynn MathneyLearn about breeding corydoras from the most passionate corydoras keeper Lynn Mathney!Aqua Alex Talks FISH!!!!Find out his 2019 fish hobby plans, and hear his review on Predatory Fins order.Hassar Orestis, Oxydoras Niger, and Megladoras Irwini Catfish chatEnjoy the show!LIKE Us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Join for the Luv of Fish our official Facebook group:ht

Welcome to the first episode of 2019! On this first episode of 2019 on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, we will celebrate the BEST of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast in 2018! 2018 was an awesome year for AHP! I got to do a on location broadcast at School of Fish INC, I got to interview some amazing fish keepers, I got to discuss some amazing tropical fish species, and I delievered some high quality tropical fish episodes! 2019 is going to be an awesome year for Aqua Alex, the fish keepers, and Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. What is in store for AHP in 2019? Listen to each episode to find out!On today's episode, I am going to start the show with some great news about AHP making the Top 5 Best Aquarium Podcasts, then I am going to discuss what is in store for 2019, I am going to discuss my orders with Predatory Fins, and lastly I will discuss the BEST of 2018 for AHP and announce the winners!PLANNED For The Show:~ AHP being Number 2 in Top 5 Aquarium Podcast list~ Predatory Fins Order~ Best of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast 2018 Winners AnnouncedBest Series: Monster Fish KeepersBest Featured Fish: Senegal BichirBest Fish Keeping Guest: Roy WilliamsBest Episode of 2018: http://aquariumhobbypodcast.buzzsprout.com/108891/709680-ahp-presents-school-of-fish-inc-on-location-broadcastSee AHP on Top 5 Aquarium Podcast Countdown:https://blog.feedspot.com/aquarium_podcasts/?fbclid=IwAR3h3Vf0rVEU9zOYMgtdJNDsy-VZr1CeZTJNgUpFdL9O3yi_AFkfW1jSWBMListen to AHP on I-Tunes and RadioPublic:https://itunes.

I am a member of a lot of tropical fish keeping Facebook group! There are some great Facebook groups out there! One group stands out above them all. I have been a member of this group for more than 4 years and I have nothing but good things to say about this group. This group has great members, fun and interactive tropical fish posts, and better yet they allow me to post my fish keeping podcast in their group!The group I am discussing is Fish and Aquarium Discussion Group on Facebook!On this episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, founder of Fish and Aquarium Discussion Group and Tropical Fish Keeper Jeff Handwerg joins the show to promote his Facebook fish group and discuss his love of tropical fish! Find out why Jeff started his facebook group, find out why you should join this group, and learn about Jeff as a fish keeper.Planned for the show:~ Jeff discusses Facebook fish group~ Tropical Fish Chat including:What fish Jeff KeepsHow Jeff got into the hobbyFreshwater StingraysAND MORE!!!!Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!!!!Join Fish and Aquarium Discussion Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/390884464404931/?jazoest=2651001031131148897100547510776106701209956651225070103451155165996668122737254901119568119114815766481058111958651001031037787546781109119119667366113537680116114668810757851141191218011770691125111111010255104115101806745119Like Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a Review on I-Tunes:

Many freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby often grow too large for most aquarists to house. Fish like pacu, red tail catfish, Irredescent sharks, and the like are cute when small but grow up as gigantic monsters reaching several feet in length. What is a aquarist going to do with a fish that reaches up to 28'' plus? Often times local fish stores and even public aquariums will turn these fish away due to lack of tank space. It usually results in the fish being killed or released into our waters where they can become invasive.Two hobbyists located in Ohio have turned a big part of their house into a ''Monster Fish Mansion'' where they have several huge aquariums and ponds with tank sizes like a 4400 gallon aquarium.They provide these monster fish forever homes in the gigantic aquariums and ponds. For the fish that they can't provide long term homes, they will find homes for them. It is an incredible thing that these two hobbyists do for the aquarium hobby. If you live in Ohio and have fish that need new homes? They will adapt!Big Rich Price and Josh Price of Ohio Fish Rescue join Aqua Alex for a discussion on monster fish, taking in monster fish, and some awesome tropical fish chat!!!Planned for the show:~ How did Rich get into the Hobby?~ When did OFR start?~ Monster fish chatEnjoy the show!!! AND PLEASE BE SURE TO SUPPORT AND CHECK OUT OHIO FISH RESCUE!!!''Join Ohio Fish Rescue Facebook group'':https://www.facebook.com/groups/OhioFishRescue/Support Ohio Fish Rescue:https://www.patreon.com/OhiofishrescueSubscribe to Ohio Fish Rescue on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/bigrich545Like Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast on Facebook:

Merry Christmas tropical fish keepers!! It's Christmas and Holiday time which means that Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast will be celebrating Christmas fishy style.  December also means the end of 2018! 2018 is quickly wrapping up nicely. Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast has some great episodes coming your way this month and you are going to enjoy them all. As a Christmas present to all of you the wonderful tropical fish keeping listeners, I am going to have special guest interviews with fish keepers from all over the world. On December 29th, 2018 I am going to host my Annual End of Year and season finale of AHP! On my season finale and Best of 2018 episode, we will find out the best of AHP in 2018! YOU THE LOYAL LISTENERS DETERMINE THE BEST OF AHP THIS YEAR BY VOTING!!!! Find out how to vote and the Nominees for the Best of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast in 2018! There will be some wonderful tropical fish chat as Jimmy Cardinale discusses pike cichlids and Peach Reid from Fish Mart INC, a northeastern tropical fish wholesale business comes on the show!Planned for the Show:~ News for AHP~ AHP Best of 2018 Categories and Nominees reveal~ Jimmy Cardinale discusses Pike Cichlids~ Fish Mart INC Wholesaler Peach ReidEnjoy the show and Merry Christmas!Vote for the Best of AHP in 2018 here and ''Like'' our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Check us out and Subscribe on I-Tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support ''Aqua Alex'' On Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastListen to AHP on your smartphones here:

Merry Christmas tropical fish keepers! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Oh my jolly, have I got an incredible month in store for you here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast! To start off the holiday season, for presents I will be interviewing some awesome special guests!!The following special guests will be interviewed:Big Rich Price and Josh Price from Ohio Fish RescueJeff Handwerg from  Facebook Fish Group Fish and Aquarium Discussion GroupPhil from Tamed WatersAND MANY MORE!December 23- Christmas in a Fish Tank- fish that resemble Christmas, treats to give your fish,and other tropical fish topics,December 24- Christmas EVE Special with Alex Cardinale- off topic show featuring cookie recipes, christmas music, adult christmas music, and a few fish keeping  topicsDecember 29th- Best of 2018 and Season 2 finale...Find out the nominees and how to vote on the next episode!Merry Christmas 2018 and Happy Holidays!Like our Facebook Page: The Aquarium Networkhttps://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to us on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastListen to us on your smartphone or tablet:https://radiopublic.com/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast-G7pwPBSupport the show

Four years ago on the Aquatic Wetline I interviewed a gentleman who is very passionate for the aquarium hobby. From that one interview, I quickly became friends with this fish keeper. He loves the aquarium hobby so much that he started his own business in Western Massachusetts.  His business is Blue View Aquatics! Blue View Aquatics operates in Western MA, and offers the following: routine Maintenance, Moving Assistance, Medication, Quarantine, Home/Office Delivery, Water Changes, Livestock Acclimation, Testing, Installation and more. His name is Josh Rodriguez! I introduce Josh and BVA to all of my Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast listeners because in 2019 BVA will be a featured part of the show!Find out all about BVA and what they are about on this show!Blue View Aquatics (BVA) was Founded by Joshua I. Rodriguez in West Springfield, MA on April 14 2014. With over 10 years of experience in the aquarium hobby, BVA strives to provide excellent service while educating clients about the beautiful creatures we house in our tanks. BVA services include but are not limited to routine Maintenance, Moving Assistance, Medication, Quarantine, Home/Office Delivery, Water Changes, Livestock Acclimation, Testing, Installation and more. BVA works with many of your local fish and pet shops such as Aquadreams, Alex’s Advanced Aquatics, School Of Fish and Fish Frenzy. Our specialty is in Saltwater Reef Aquariums and we absolutely love zoas, shrimp and gobies. Many of our client tanks feature vivid displays of these wildly vibrant coral and the amazing symbiotic relationship between shrimp and goby. Once you have experienced BVA signature services, you too will have a “Blue View”.Like Blue View Aquatics on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blueviewaquatics/Like Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast on Facebook:

I am BACK in saltwater! I am keeping saltwater aquariums once again! I left the saltwater hobby back in the spring of 2017 due to some hardships I was going through. But, I am back and ready to have an epic saltwater aquarium once again.  I am planning out a saltwater predatory community aquarium and it's going to be awesome. On this episode of Saltwater 101, I will be discussing my return to saltwater and what I plan on doing and keeping.Planned for the show:~ Why am I returning to saltwater?~ What I am going to do with my saltwater aquarium~ What I hope to accomplish~ My Planned Saltwater Predator Aquarium Live stockEnjoy the show and thanks for listening! Please subscribe to us on i-tunes, leave a review on i-tunes, support Aqua Alex on Patreon and like our Facebook page!''LIKE ''our Facebook Page The Aquarium Networkhttps://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe and Leave a review on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastListen on your smartphone via RadioPublic:https://radiopublic.com/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast-G7pwPBSupport the show

Over the years, there has been one fish that I, Aqua Alex have been asked to do an episode on. Many people love this fish. Kids, college students, adults, and the elderly all love and keep this fish. It is one of the easiest fish to keep in the aquarium hobby.This fish has been around since the 1800's and it's popularity is known worldwide. The fish was used for fighting and is called the ''Siamese Fighting Fish''. Yes, I am talking about the Betta fish! Bettas are a gorgeous fish that display a wide variety of colors and personality. They have been kept for many years and there is controversy in keeping bettas. Some people have kept bettas in glass bowls. Fish keepers feel that bettas belong in aquariums. Nonetheless, everyone loves bettas!As requested by you the listeners, here is your betta episode!!!Planned for the show:~ The History of BettasFind out about the long storied history of bettas!~ Caring for Bettashow do I maintain a betta? What is needed for keeping bettas? All that and more will be answered!~ The Betta Debate: Do they belong in a Bowl or Aquarium?I answer this controversial question with my opinion and information from my research!Enjoy the show and thanks for requesting a show on bettas, hope you like the show!''LIKE" us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a Review on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex On Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastListen to the show on your smartphone via RadioPublic:

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it's time for Aqua Alex to show some listener appreciation! I am thankful for all of the fish keepers who listen to my show! I am thankful for all the support and love I get. To show my thankfulness, all through out the month of November, I will be doing listener special episodes which will feature special guests and or topics. What special fish keeping guests and topics will there be this year?Joining the show today is a good friend of mine, crayfish keeper and breeder, and fellow fish keeper Mr. James Jones! James has embarked a new fish keeping business adventure and has also rekindled his love of cichlids and tropical fish.  James and Aqua Alex will chat about tropical fish for your listening pleasure! Everything from crayfish to oscars will be discussed!PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ Is James still keeping and breeding Crayfish?~ What tropical fish is James keeping?~ James Cichlid Adventures~ Discussion on Oscars~ James discusses his newest business Claws and Fins AquaticsEnjoy the show! As always thanks for listening and thanks for the support!''LIKE Claws and Fins Aquatics on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Claws-and-Fins-Aquatics-1828235453925035/"LIKE "Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a review on I-Tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex on Pateron:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastListen to Aqua

The next 2 months are going to be awesome for Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast! This month is Thanksgiving and then next month is Christmas. The holidays are an incredibly busy time of the year for Aqua Alex. The holidays create some interesting episodes for my podcast. This year is no exception! There will be plenty of tropical fish holiday themed episodes of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast!!Aqua Alex is proud to share some exciting AHP news with all of the wonderful tropical fish keepers who tune in to all of AHP episodes. If you are a new listener, find out what goodies are in store for you.Later on in the show, I will take you on a trip down memory lane as I replay my very first LIVE on LOCATION broadcast! Hear my Dave's Pet Food City Agawam, MA fish room broadcast!Alex will interview the Fish Room Manager  who will explain how he runs his fish room and talk all about it. Then Alex will do a LIVE guided tour of the fish room and Alex will talk about the fish he sees. All that and much more! This is an awesome show to even think about, and put together. I am ready to rock and roll!Dave's Pet Food City is Located in Agawam, MA!LEAVE A REVIEW ON I-TUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/SUPPORT AQUA ALEX ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

Happy Halloween tropical fish keeper's!! Today is the day that monsters come out of hiding and look to scare! Monster fish come on out of their caves and feed on the little fish! Aqua Alex is proud to celebrate Halloween with all of you! I have put together a wonderful action packed Halloween bash featuring some awesome tropical fish discussion and even Halloween discussion. Today marks the conclusion of Monster Fish Month! We are going to get spooky on this episode as I discuss scary predatory aquatic fish and creatures, share Halloween scary stories, and discuss Halloween candy.PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:Top 10 Scary Monster Predatory FishUnusual Predatory Aquatic CreaturesToothy Aquatic CreaturesTREATS TO GIVE YOUR FISHHalloween Spooky stories and Candy chatHAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! ENJOY THE SHOW!''LIKE US ON FACEBOOK'':https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a review on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

It's time for our next installment of Aqua Alex Fish Keeper's Open Forum Q AND A! This is the October 2018 edition! NEW TO THE AQUA ALEX FISH KEEPER'S OPEN FORUM IS A SEGMENT CALLED AQUA ALEX ASKS YOU! AQUA ALEX ASKS YOU WILL KICK OFF EACH AND EVERY FISH KEEPER'S OPEN FORUM Q AND A! AQUA ALEX ASKS YOU IS WHERE I, AQUA ALEX ASKS YOU THE FISH KEEPER'S QUESTIONS!!!!!! YOU, THE FISH KEEPER'S HAVE THE ANSWERS! I want to thank everyone for submitting some wonderful answers! BIG Shout-out to the Facebook fish groups for allowing me to promote my shows.What topics will be brought up from your questions? What fish topics do I get to discuss?Discussed on this show:~ Predatory Fish for 40 gallon Aquarium~ Top 10 Beginner fish~ Top 5 Aquatic Chemicals~Buying Fish Online~ The great betta debatePLUS HEAR THE FISH KEEPER'S ANSWERS TO FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:Q1: What is your favorite tropical fish species?Q2: Freshwater or saltwater.... which one is the best to you and why?Q3: If you could have a dream tank, what size would it be and what live stock would go in it?Q4: FAVORITE MONSTER FISHThanks, Happy Halloween and Enjoy the show!Check us out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a review on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex On Pateron:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

Halloween is coming up real soon! As a matter of Fact, Halloween is this Wednesday! Fish keeper's have something to look forward to on Halloween. On Wednesday October 31st, 2018 (Halloween) Aqua Alex and Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast will have an Aquatic Halloween Party that all tropical fish lovers are invited too. Come celebrate Halloween in a fun scary fishy way! A fun action packed show with monster fish chat, Halloween scary stories, and more!On the Halloween 2018 Aquatic Bash you can expect:Top 10 Scary Monster Fish Toothy Aquatic Creatures such as piranhas and wolffishUnusual Oddball Predatory FishTREATS TO GIVE YOUR FISHHalloween Scary Stories and Candy ChatHappy Halloween! Join Aqua Alex this Wednesday and celebrate Halloween Aquatic style!LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/LEAVE A REVIEW ON I-TUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2CHECK OUT AQUA ALEX ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

Monster Fish Keeper Robert Schmidt joins Aqua Alex for a fun Monster fish chat here on Monster Fish Month. Robert Schmidt keeps Oscar Cichlids, Peacock Bass, a Silver Arowana, and Motoro (freshwater) stingrays. What monster fish chat will Robert bring to Aqua Alex? One thing is for sure, monster fish keepers will enjoy this show! For the first time ever on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, Rob and I will be discussing Peacock Bass! Peacock Bass are an amazing predatory fish! PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ How did Rob get into Monster fish~ What Monster Fish he is keeping~ Peacock Bass discussion~ Are piranhas considered monsters?Enjoy the show and Happy Monster Fish Month!!''Like'' us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Check us out on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support Aqua Alex On Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

Some tropical fish have the potential to grow to epic enormous sizes!! These tropical fish species can reach sizes of 3 feet to 5 feet. We call these species of fish ''TANKBUSTERS''! We call them tankbusters because they can literally bust a fish tank wide open when spooked. Believe it or not, it has happened. However, the term tank buster mainly implies that the fish gets too big for any home aquarium.Welcome to the first ''series'' on Monster Fish Keepers!! I will be doing some episodes on different tank busting species!On this episode, I will be focusing on the most common tank busters! These are fish that you will see at your local fish store as cute babies and you will want to take them home and raise them! Many people don't realize the size that these fish get!Red Belly Pacu are often called vegan piranhas. As juveniles they look like baby red belly piranha. But, pacus grow BIG QUICK and outgrow most aquariums. Reaching around 3 feet, pacus are a schooling fish and require 300 gallons and bigger.Iridescent Sharks are one fish that do not belong in the aquarium hobby. They grow up to 4 feet, are schooling fish, and super skittish!Red Tail Catfish are super cute! But they grow up to five feet and eat everything in site.Find out more about these species as your host Monster Alex dives into the topic of TankBusters!LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Subscribe to US ON I-TUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2SUPPORT AQUA ALEX ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcast

To kick start the week for you the tropical fish keepers, I have chosen a unique oddball fish to be the fish of the week. This fish is truly a monster!! It can grow up to 20'' in length. It starts out as a cute baby but as it matures it turns into a fish only it's keeper could love. This fish has a personality that will win their owners heart.This week’s fish of the week is a type of gourami. Gouramis encompass many different species. Some of which stay relatively small reaching only 3’’ while others can reach up to 7’’. There are a few variants of gouramis that make the ordinary gourami look tiny.It’s a gourami that has a personality like an Oscar. In fact, this gourami can in fact live with an oscar and eventually it will outgrow an Oscar.This week's fish of the week is the Giant Gourami (Osphronemus Goramy)!! Find out how to keep and care for the giant gourami!!Support Aqua Alex on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastLIKE our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Leave a Review on I-tunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aquarium-hobbyist-podcast/id1254532480?mt=2Support the show

October is Monster Fish Month and all through out the month, I, Aqua Alex will be discussing monster fish and fish that grow large. Monster Fish Month includes Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast Fish of the week. Each week in October, I am going to highlight a different species of monster growing large predatory fish!This week's fish of the week is a fish that comes from South America! It is a fish that can grow anywhere from 12'' to 18'' in length! It is a shoaling species of fish that can be seen leaping in the wild like salmon. They are an algae eater and herbivore. They have silver, red, orange coloration and a red to orangeish flag tail! This week's fish of the week is the Flagtail Prochilodus! (Semaprochilodus Taeniurus).Perhaps, the best algae eater in the aquarium hobby, the flagtail makes a great addition to any large aquarium whether it has small community fish and large monster fish!Learn how to keep and care for the flagtail prochilodus!Support Aqua Alex on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastLIKE US ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/aquaalexcardinale/Support the show

Time for another episode of Monster Fish Keepers here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast. October is Monster Fish Month where I, Aqua Alex will discuss the monster fish that come out to hunt and eat the little fish. No little fish is safe as monsters of all kind, all sizes, and all personalities come out to prey. In 2015, on Aquatic Wetline, Aqua Alex hosted a special fish keeper debut with his friend William T Hannaford aka Discus Man Willy T. The debate was called Monster Fish VS Feeder Fish (smaller community fish). We went head to head debating both sides of the hobby and which one is the best. It was a kind of goofy but fun show and definitely worth playing here on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast!Two (2) best friends and fish keeper's with different beliefs go head to head in an aquarium ''no holds barred'' debate. In one corner stands Aqua Alex who represents Monster fish and in the other corner stands Discus Man Willy T who represents community fish which are referred to as feeders!Which fish are better? Monster fish or feeder fish?TOPICS:DO MONSTER FISH BELONG IN THE AQUARIUM HOBBY?IS IT MORALLY RIGHT TO FEED SMALL COMMUNITY FISH TO MONSTER FISH?WHY DOES AQUA ALEX LIKE MONSTERS AND DISCUS MAN WILLY T LIKE FEEDER FISH?PLUS, WHAT SIDE OF THE HOBBY WINS? MONSTERS OR COMMUNITY FISH??!!Enjoy the show!!!!Check out and support Aqua Alex on Pateron:https://www.patreon.com/aquariumhobbyistpodcastSupport the show

It's October and that means it's time for the monsters to come out, scare the little fish, and play! All month long on Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast it will be Monster Fish Month as we celebrate Halloween! To kick start Monster Fish Month, I am going to be talking about a fish that comes from South America! This fish can deliver a very painful and toxic sting! Locals fear this fish more than the piranha! What fish can cause more intimidation than a piranha? THE FRESHWATER STINGRAY OF COURSE! Yes, stingrays do live in freshwater! They are related to the sharks and stingrays from saltwater!! DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FRESHWATER STINGRAY IS MORE VENOMOUS THAN THE SALTWATER STINGRAYS!!!To talk about freshwater stingrays, Aqua Alex is proud to welcome Freshwater Stingray Enthusiast Marty Jandura to the show!Marty and Aqua Alex will discuss:~ Keeping StingraysLearn how to take care of freshwater stingrays everything including feeding to tank size and tankmates.Enjoy the show and let the MONSTERS ROAR!!!Support the show

Now that we have been introduced to saltwater, figured out what saltwater set-ups there are, and what equipment is needed for saltwater aquariums we are ready to move on to the next step!Listen here if you haven't been introduced to saltwater.https://www.buzzsprout.com/108891/728489-exotic-aquatics-on-ahp-saltwater-101-intro-to-saltwaterToday, we take it a step further and get you ready for livestock!! Aqua Alex discusses setting up and cycling your saltwater aquarium. Find out everything you need to know about setting up and cycling your tank. I walk you step by step as I tell you how to set up your saltwater aquarium. Plus, I discuss cycling and the different set ups and live stock for them and when you can begin adding fish!Topics For Discussion:~ Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium~ Cycling a Saltwater Aquarium~ Live stock for the three saltwater set ups~ When to add Live stockThanks for listening!! Enjoy!Support the show

This week's fish of the week comes from South America. It can be found swimming near Heros Severum cichlids, Festivum cichlids, Chocolate cichlids, pike cichlids, and discus. Speaking of Discus, this fish is often referred to as the ''Poor Man's'' Discus. It is a Cichlid that is beloved by many hobbyists. This Week's Fish of the Week is the Uaru Cichlid! The Uaru Cichlid is a greenish brownish blotched cichlid that is mild mannered and works well in large community aquariums. It is infamous online because of the famous YouTuber and Fish Keeper Joey Mullen aka Uaru Joey aka the King of DIY!Find out how to keep and care for the Uaru cichlid.Support the show

It's time to celebrate this special occasion! Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast has just reached a total of over 10,000 listens! Thank you to all of you for showing me support by listening to the shows that are put out! As a way of saying thank you I have put together a small special episode to celebrate reaching 10 K listens!On this episode, I give shout-outs to the Facebook Fish Groups, discuss some upcoming news and plans for Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast, and of course tropical fish chat!!!!Fish chat Planned for the show:My Current Fish I am KeepingWhat I'm going to Order from Jeff Rapps at Tangled up in CichlidsMy Thoughts on GLO-FISH and brief thoughts on Wild Fish in Aquariums THANK YOU THE WONDERFUL FISH KEEPERS FOR HELPING AHP HIT 10 K TOTAL LISTENS!!!!! Support the show

This episode of Aquarium Hobbyist Podcast is our 150th episode. YES THAT IS CORRECT! WE HAVE REACHED 150 EPISODES! To celebrate our 150th episode, I have put together an action packed tropical fish show for everyone to enjoy! I am going to let other tropical fish keepers do the talking! I have 3 special guests coming on the show to celebrate our 150th episode of AHP. This is a show of FIRST EVERS! For the first time ever, we take a trip down memory lane as I play 2 guest interviews from the now retired Aquatic Wetline. Also, for the first time Freshwater Stingrays will be discussed. Everything from working at PetSmart and Petco as a fish keeper to tips to purchasing fish to nano aquariums and freshwater stingrays!!! THIS WILL MARK THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER CHATTED FRESHWATER STINGRAYS WITH A STING RAY HOBBYIST.PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:SPECIAL GUEST #1 MaFishGuy Aaron KremerFrom Aquatic Wetline in 2013, Aaron discusses how it is to work at Petco and PetSmart as a fish keeper, tips for purchasing fish, and more.SPECIAL GUEST #2 Stan JamrogFrom Aquatic Wetline in 2014, Stan Jamrog discusses nano aquariums and the fish and inverts that can live in them.MAIN EVENT SPECIAL GUEST #3 STINGRAY HOBBYIST MARTY JANDURAMarty will be discussing how to keep and care for stingrays, tankmates for rays, and more!THANK YOU TO ALL THE FISH KEEPERS FOR MAKING AHP A SUCCESS!ENJOY THE SHOW! PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE THE AQUARIUM NETWORK FOR SHOW NEWS, PERSONAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION PICS, AND MORE! Support the show

Fish of the week is back! This week's fish of the week comes from many countries in Africa including Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria and more. It is a prehistoric species of fish that has been around for over 200 million years. It is related to the lungfish. It's a species of polypterus! This week's fish of the week is often called the Dinosaur Eel. But it is not NO EEL! It's a bichirThis week's fish of the week is the Senegal Bichir ( Polypterus Senegalus).Find out how to keep and care for the Senegal bichir! WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO WATER CHANGES ELECTRONICALLY? CHECK OUT www.aquaplenish.com for more info.Use discount code AquaAlex2018 to get $20 off and FREE SHIPPING!! Support the show

It's time for the August 2018 Fish Keeper's Open Forum Question and Answer. I, fish keeper Aqua Alex Cardinale got to answer some of your wonderful questions! I always enjoy answering your tropical fish keeping questions. I want to thank each and every one of you who submitted questions for this month's episode of Aqua Alex Open Forum Q and A. What tropical fish topics will be brought up from the questions? Find out on this episode of Aqua Alex Fish Keeper's Open Forum.What questions will Jeremy Stellhorn from Little Egypt Aquarium Club provide for the inquiry?STAY TUNED FOR A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF THE SHOW!PLANNED FOR THE SHOW:~ Jeremy Stellhorn's Little Egypt Aquarium Club Inquiry Featuring questions on Pink Kissing Gouramis, Fancy Plecos, and More~ Aqua Alex Open Forum Q AND AFeaturing questions on plecos, corys, flowerhorns and more!~ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SEPTEMBER FISH KEEPER'S Q AND Acheck out the electronic water change system! have fun with your water changes. www.aquaplenish.com get $20 off and FREE SHIPPING by using the discount code AquaAlex2018 SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH TO alexgoyankeescardinale19@gmail.com. Post them on our Facebook page The Aquarium Network.ANSWER AQUA ALEX'S QUESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 25Q1: What is your favorite tropical fish species? Q2: Freshwater or saltwater.... which one is the best to you and why? Q3: If you could have a dream tank, what size would it be and what live stock would go in it? email answers to alexgoyankeescardinale19@gmail.comOR use the voice recorder on your smart phone, tablet or computer and email the mp3 audio file to alexgoyankeescardinale19@gmail.com Support the show