In this episode, we discuss pieces of advice that I wish someone would have told me before keeping freshwater aquariums. Keeping fish does not have to be complicated, but if I had learned these lessons earlier, it would have probably saved fish. Many people jump into the hobby without knowing enough information to set themselves up for success. Join us for a conversation about things I wish I knew before keeping fish; learn from our mishaps so you won’t make the same mistakes. Thanks for Listeni...
Apr 26, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This episode is devoted to how and why we summer tub. Breeding fish outside is super rewarding, and the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Join us for our conversation about summer tubing and breeding fish outside. How we do it, the equipment needed, and the challenges we face, but most importantly, why we recommend you try it. Thanks for Listening! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Apr 11, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's episode is devoted to Betta fish tank mates. For a long time, I believed there were no options compatible with Betta fish and had no choice but to keep them alone. However, this is not entirely true. If you have a smaller nano aquarium or a community aquarium and wish to have Betta fish tank mates but are unsure what to try, this is the episode for you. Join us as we discuss the best betta tank mates' ideas that we have successfully kept together, and we...
Mar 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, we discuss the easiest freshwater fish we have kept. These easier-to-care-for freshwater fish are great for beginner fishkeepers, a fantastic choice for community aquariums, and an excellent addition for experts. Over the years of fish keeping, these are the aquarium fish that have the least amount of worry. Join us for a conversation about the easiest freshwater aquarium fish, what makes them easy, and how we keep them. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and...
Mar 10, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discussed the topic of aquarium maintenance. The first thing that comes to mind about maintaining a freshwater fish tank is water changes. However, you should pay attention to a few other necessary steps. Fish keeping is a fantastic hobby, but aquarium maintenance is fundamental to keeping a healthy aquarium. Join us to discuss maintaining a freshwater fish tank and our checklist for all experience levels. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! Kerri and Jesse @sciencega...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we compiled a list of the best Algae cleaners or "cleanup crew" for freshwater aquariums. If you are doing regular water changes and maintenance yet still having issues with algae, this is the episode for you. Having bottom dwellers or a few of these helpful species on this list will help you and benefit your freshwater fish tank. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! Kerri and Jesse @sciencegalaquatics You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com....
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss why freshwater aquarium fish are lovely pets. We often talk about issues related to freshwater aquariums and how to solve them but join us on why fish make fantastic pets—a conversation devoted to why you should be a fish keeper. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! Sciencegal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Feb 07, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Why are bubbles in my fish tank? Join us in this week's episode, where we answer this question. Generally, bubbles in your Aquarium are harmless and easily removed. However, a few causes of bubbles in your fish tank can be a little concerning. Knowing the difference between bubbles is a vital topic every fishkeeper should know. Is it microbubbles, bubbles caused by protein overload, or simply from your air stone? Join us in the conversation to help you identify the difference and reasons behind ...
Jan 25, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas discusses the difference between the Temperament of Freshwater Aquarium fish and the Ease of Care. Is there a correlation between how easy the fish is to care for and how aggressive the fish species might be? Join us for a conversation on what makes a fish easy, moderate, or expert and how it relates to whether the fish is peaceful, semi-aggressive, or aggressive. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited ...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we have frequently discussed what works for your freshwater aquariums. However, join us for an episode of what NOT to put in your freshwater fish tanks. We put together a list of things I would not recommend you use or do for the health of your fish. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Dec 02, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This week's episode discusses the easiest aquarium freshwater fish to keep. Since childhood, I have owned several different fish species; some have been easier to care for than others. Semi-aggressive and aggressive fish have their challenges and benefits. However, peaceful freshwater fish kept in a community aquarium or species-only fish tank will always be at the top of my favorite list. This episode is about the list compiled for the most peaceful, easy-to-care-for fish we have kept throughou...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
On Aquarium Dilemmas, Common Fish Tank Issues is the theme. Over the years of fishkeeping, I have had some common aquarium hurdles, and this week's episode explores these occurrences. Many of the complications of fishkeeping, in my experience, are avoidable. The goal of this episode is to share and compile a list of my most common aquarium issues and how I solved them. Thank you for Listening! Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com....
Nov 12, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas. Join the conversation where we discuss the most common Betta fish Myths. These common misconceptions lead to unknowingly making mistakes when keeping Betta fish. Keeping Bettas are highly rewarding fish, but do not fall for these common myths that range from environment, diet, and personality. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Oct 28, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we talk about the issue of how to feed your freshwater aquarium fish. Over the years of keeping fish, I have made many mistakes when feeding my fish tanks. These mistakes, from not knowing what to provide, how often I should feed them, and not understanding their nutritional needs, often contributed to losing fish. The goal of this discussion is to help you not make these same mistakes to help you enjoy your fish aquariums. Thank you for Listening. En...
Oct 19, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's episode is all about helpful must-haves in the fish room. I wish someone had shared some of these tips with me earlier, and I am happy to share them with you now. Caring for aquariums is not tricky; however, a few inexpensive tools will help you with caring for fish and aquariums. Join us in the conversation about must-have aquarium tools that will help you save time and money. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are alw...
Oct 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas; in this week's episode, we discuss the basics of aquascaping your aquarium. Having an aquascaped fish tank was something that I could never accomplish in the past, but that's no longer the case. Making friends and talking with highly talented Aquascapers has tuned me into some helpful insights. Listen to this episode to learn some of the Aquascaping 101 basics that I have learned to help you improve the looks of your aquariums. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGa...
Oct 05, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we talk about New Tank Syndrome and Old Tank Syndrome. What exactly is it, and how do you know if this is a problem in your aquarium? Listen and learn the causes and how to deal with New Tank Syndrome or if Old Tank Syndrome is why you're having difficulty adding new fish to an established tank. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Sep 18, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's show discusses friendly annoyances in the fish-keeping hobby. What are some of my pet peeves in the aquarium hobby? I always enjoy it when friends and family come over to visit, but what do you do when they do something that might negatively affect your aquarium? Join us in the conversation about fish-keeping dilemmas when you and your fish tanks have visitors. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics -Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to ch...
Sep 13, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. In this week's episode, we talk about Guppy Fish Breeding. Guppies are the fish I have kept and bred the longest, and I have picked up a few tips on the easiest way to breed Guppy Fish. This episode is devoted to everything you need to know about breeding and caring for Guppies and their baby fry. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Sep 06, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the dos and don'ts of Guppy fish care. I have kept Guppies in many different setups over the years and have made a few mistakes. This episode discusses everything from tank requirements, water conditions, diet, and much more. Going into detail on things I wish I would have known when I first started caring for Guppy Fish. Listen and learn from my oops moments, so you don't make the same mistakes. Thank you for Listening! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & ...
Aug 30, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss our knowledge of collecting wild fish and botanicals for aquariums. We have fun as a family going out to the creek or the river looking for all kinds of secret little treasures. If you plan to go out wild collecting, you will need a few things to prepare, what to look for, and what you should do with your finds after you come home. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaqua...
Aug 21, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is devoted to couples and fish keeping. Sometimes, getting your spouse or significant other to show interest and care for aquariums is hard enough. However, some difficulties are not often talked about when joining a hobby together. When you both love fish keeping but disagree on the setup or stocking the aquariums. What should you do? Having a relationship with someone close to you in the hobby is incredibly beneficial, but how do you handle the differen...
Aug 17, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss the importance of the next generation of fish keepers. Bringing new fish keepers into the hobby is vital to keeping the hobby growing and thriving. Sharing this fantastic hobby with our kids, co-workers, and friends, showing them different aspects of caring for an aquarium they may not have known, allowing them to find areas of the hobby that will pique their interest. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Ke...
Aug 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is devoted to losing expensive aquarium fish when fish shopping out of town. We recently attended a sizeable club-hosted event, The Triple Crown, in Louisville, Kentucky. We found some fantastic deals and beautiful fish; however, we encountered a significant problem when we had no equipment and almost lost an entire heavily stocked fish bag. Join us for the conversation on what we had to do to save as many as possible. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! Science...
Aug 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss what questions to ask and what you should know before buying new freshwater aquarium fish. Bringing home new fish is one of the best times; however, there are a few simple things you should know to prepare yourself better. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.
Jul 26, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's discussion is about how to be a better fish-keeper. Being a freshwater fish-keeper since childhood, I have made mistakes, learned, and picked up a few things to improve my fish-keeping skills. Join us this week, where we will talk about simple tips that dramatically improved my knowledge of fish and aquarium care. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com....
Jul 18, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's discussion is all about how to remove aquarium hard water buildup, ways to prevent it, and why it's there in the first place. One of the main deciding factors of which tropical freshwater fish we keep is if they can thrive in hard water. However, maintaining hard water aquariums means you can not avoid this difficult-to-clean white hard water buildup. Next time you see a used water-stained aquarium, this episode will help you see the potential and know-h...
Jul 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss why we think aquarium fish are underrated as pets. Are fish on the list of popular pets to keep? Why do people avoid fish keeping? Several stigmas regarding fish keeping prevent people from joining the hobby. From being overwhelmed with water chemistry, or believing aquariums are high-maintenance compared to other pets available. What do you think, are fish underrated and overlooked? Listen and find out what we believe? Thank ...
Jul 04, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss what a dirty fish tank is and if it is a bad thing? How do you know the difference between if your aquarium is unkempt and unhealthy versus ugly but healthy and well-balanced? In ways, having a so-called dirty aquarium is more beneficial for the fish than a spotless one. Listen to hear why this is possible and our answer to the Aquarium Dilemma, is a dirty aquarium bad? Thank you for Listening! ScienceGal and Jesse Share your appreciation for the show b...
Jun 28, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss our Experience Keeping Monster Fish. Monster fish our extremely easy to fall in love with and a rewarding experience. However, compared to smaller nano fish, there are challenges and unique stresses in caring for monster fish. This week's episode is our experience keeping my Silver Arowana and other large fish we have supported through the years. The journey of the positives and negatives of keeping large fish, how we feed them, and the process of learn...
Jun 20, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 27
