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The ScapeFu Podcast

Art Pennomscapefu.libsyn.com
Art Pennom from The ScapeFu Podcast and Blog is your personal coach to transform your so-so aquarium into a beautiful work of art- we call it aquascaping. Geared to freshwater planted aquariums and the art of aquascaping, Art will introduce you to the luminaries in the hobby, teach you the basics, share killer tips and tricks and guide you in your journey to having the aquarium you always wanted. Topics include aquarium plants, aquascaping, dealing with algae, why are my plants melting, and much much more.
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Episodes

Pro Aquascaper George Farmer Gives You His Best Advice | ScapeFu039

In episode 39 of the ScapeFu Podcast, Art has a one hour conversation with professional aquascaper, George Farmer. It's a thought-provoking and educational conversation you won't want to miss. Link to full show notes. Join the ScapeFu Tribe to be notified by email when each episode is released.

Jun 29, 20151 hr 15 min

Iwagumi Aquascaping Style Explained | ScapeFu037

Iwagumi Aquascaping Style Explained | ScapeFu037 Detailed Show Notes . Please subscribe to the Ask Art Podcast . It's a short-format, question and answer podcast where I answer one of your aquarium-related questions each episode so that you don't need to search through the forums for an answer.

Jun 22, 201545 min

The 1 Thing Takashi Amano Does That YOU Don't

The 1 Thing Takashi Amano Does That YOU Don't is... Practice. Let me show you how to practice aquascaping. Detailed shownotes. Direct link to accompanying Youtube video.

Jun 09, 201527 min

Beginning Aquascaper - Nathan Perossa | ScapeFu033

Beginning Aquascaper series - Nathan Perossa In the first of a series on Beginning Aquascapers, ScapeFu #33 focuses on Nathan Perossa from Australia. He’s only four weeks into his aquascaping journey and shares what he’s learned so far. Show notes

May 25, 201536 min

What you missed at the AGA Convention 2015 | ScapeFu032

The Aquatic Gardeners Association Convention 2015 was held in beautiful Washington, DC on April 10-12, 2015. In episode 32, JJ and I take you there! We had a great time and we hope you’ll find our overview entertaining. Next time, maybe we can record you at the 2017 Convention! Have a listen! Show notes

May 18, 20151 hr 22 min

Low Tech Aquascaping: What You Need to Know

Low Tech Aquascaping: What you need to know Low tech aquariums are the oldest type of aquarium but they've lost the limelight to high tech, full-throttle aquariums. In this episode, we give you what you need to know to set up your own low tech aquascape. Full show notes: Low Tech Aquascaping

May 11, 201545 min

CO2 Regulators Explained | ScapeFu034

CO2 Regulators are one of the most important pieces of equipment for a planted aquarium. In episode 34, we explain CO2 regulators in detail and tell you what YOU need to know to make an informed purchasing decision. Detailed show notes

May 04, 201557 min

Aquarium Photography: Tutorial for Aquascaping

Aquarium Photography: Tutorial for Aquascaping ScapeFu Podcast Episode 30 full show notes. Learning to photograph your aquascape is like learning how to not kill plants. Your need to do it to improve your aquascaping and make your aquarium beautiful. In episode 30, we tell you the secrets to taking winning aquascaping photos from famed aquascaper from Portugal, Filipe Oliveira , and professional photographer and aquascaper from the UK, Stu Worrall . Jurijs and I wrap up this pro tip-packed episo...

May 03, 20151 hr 12 min

Killing Blue Green Algae - SFPT009

Killing Blue Green Algae/Cyanobacteria - SFPT009 Today, it’s all about ways to knock out the smelliest of all algaes - blue green algae a/k/a cyanobacteria! Yes my friends, those of you that have been visited by this nasty, slimy type of algae know what I’m talking about. It’s an ugly bugger. Here’s how to get rid of it. More details available in the shownotes . ***** Do you have a tip that is making your aquascape or life better? Please pay it forward and share it with your fellow hobbyists! Se...

Apr 08, 20155 min

Takashi Amano's Underwater Forest - Largest Nature Aquarium | SF029

Takashi Amano's Underwater Forests - Behind the Scene by Jurijs | SF029 The largest nature aquarium in the world is located at the Lisbon Oceanario. It's a temporary exhibit created by Takashi Amano called Florestas Submerses or Underwater Forests . Our very own Jurijs was there as one of the volunteers. In ScapeFu Podcast 29, Jurijs takes us behind the scene and walks us through what it was like to spend a week with Takashi Amano and his team. Questions covered include: What was the typical day...

Mar 28, 20151 hr 12 min

5 Characteristics of the Perfect Substrate | ScapeFu028

5 Characteristics of the Perfect Substrate | ScapeFu028 What type of substrate should I use in my aquarium? This is a question we hear all the time. Perhaps you’ve asked it? It’s a good one because the substrate you use in your aquarium has a lot to do with whether you succeed or fail. Depending on the size of your aquarium and your aquascape, it may be one of the more expensive things to buy as well. News Aquatic Gardeners Association 2015 Convention in Reston, VA April 10–12 Aqua Design Amano’...

Mar 21, 201551 min

Pumice as Substrate Base Layer - ScapeFu Wednesday Pro Tip

This Wednesday Pro Tip comes to us courtesy of Giuseppe! It’s using pumice as a base layer in your substrate and it makes a lot of sense. If your aquascape calls for a thick substrate and you’re wallet is starting to hurt because it’s going to cost a lot to use 100% expensive substrate, think about using a base layer of pumice to build it up. Then cover this layer with the substrate of choice. This is a great idea because: 1. Saving money because it’s cheap and easy to get . 2. It creates a grea...

Mar 18, 20152 min

Dry Start Method: 7 Tips for Success | ScapeFu027

Dry Start Method - 7 Tips for Success | ScapeFu027 What is the Dry Start Method? Popularized by Tom Barr back in 2007, the Dry Start Method is intended to solve a problem people have with setting up an aquarium with tiny carpet plants. The problems are: These plants, like Hemianthus callitrichoides or HC , have tiny roots that are extremely difficult to plant. There’s a tendency to float when you flood the aquarium with water. HC also needs a lot of light and CO2 to grow well and carpet the aqua...

Mar 14, 201557 min

ScapeFu022: Balazs Farkas

An interview with Balazs Farkas about his award-winning aquascape, Before the Creation of Adam.

Jan 24, 201558 min
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