The Scapefu Podcast

Reflecting on 2015 and Looking Forward to 2016 In episode 48 of the ScapeFu Podcast, Art and Jurijs reflect on 2015 and tell you what they have planned for 2016. They have big goals for this year! Links mentioned in the episode Jurijs' German site Lernscapen Submersed Forest - Takashi Amano's masterpiece and largest aquascape in the world Practical Fishkeeping's article on Takashi Amano's passing Housekeeping You can always contact ScapeFu with any questions If you use Twitter, I'm at @scapefu

Black Brush Algae (BBA) - How to kill it This is a first in a series on understanding algae that commonly plague our aquariums. We kick off the series with the infamous Black Brush Algae a/k/a BBA. News The Aquatic Experience in Chicago Aqvainnova - Dennerle - JBJ Tropica Shout out to Green Leaf Aquariums Lupy LED - theONE coming in the Winter of 2015 Get to know Black Brush Algae (BBA) Black brush algae (BBA) is one of the toughest algae to get rid of in the aquarium. It’s tenacious and can overtake and suffocate your plants in a matter of a couple of weeks if not controlled. It belongs to the Phylum Rhodophyta (Greek meaning, red plant) that includes 5,000 to 6,000 species of mostly multicellular, marine algae. There are 164 freshwater species mostly in the genus Lemanea and Audouinella. Black brush algae (BBA) is stiff bristle-like branched or unbranched similar to a coarse horsehair. You can recognize it in tight tufts on hardscape and will line the edges of your plant leaves. It’s also known ask black

Dosing Vinegar in Your Aquarium Yes, I mean real vinegar. Literally. Here's what you'll learn: Why vinegar may be a good thing to add? What does it do to cyanobacteria/blue-green algae? Art's accidental experiment while on vacation How to add vinegar to your aquarium ScapeFu post on this episode. Links mentioned: Aquatic Experience Heterotrophic Bacteria and Their Practical Applications in a Freshwater Aquarium Dosing Sugar or Vodka If you're not listening to this podcast on the ScapeFu app, why not? It would help us out tremendously AND you get the app-only Ask Art Podcast. Go get it: iOS version Android version

Aqvainnova is finally here! In episode 45 of the ScapeFu Podcast, JJ talks with Esther Mous of Aqvainnova, a new company created to bring quality aquarium plants to the USA. What you'll learn: Why did Aqua Flora and Anubias create Aqvainnova? What is so special about their Linea Zero Aquarium Plants? When and where they will be launching? ScapeFu Supplemental Post on Aqvainnova and ScapeFu #45 Links mentioned: Aqvainnova Aqua Flora Anubias Dennerle JBJ Aquatic Experience Linea Zero Aquarium Plant List Linea in Vitro Aquarium Plant List Housekeeping If you haven't already, please download the ScapeFu App for iOS or the ScapeFu App for Android. You will be helping us tremendously and you get the Ask Art Podcast as a thank you. Join the growing ScapeFu Community Forums  

"I would love to set up one of those beautiful planted aquariums but I don't have the money right now." Do you know someone who's said that? Perhaps, it's been your excuse? In ScapeFu Podcast #44, Jurijs and Art commit to a new challenge. They will go from zero to a full aquascape for about $100. In the episode, they explain how they plan on doing it. It won't be easy and thinking outside the box will critical. Can they do it? What do you think? Here is Art's list of materials: 10 US gallon aquarium from Walmart $13.62 CaribSea Eco Complete 20 lb. Black Planted Aquarium Substrate $22.99 Finnex Pure-5 Power Aquarium Filter $15.96 Finnex StingRAY LED Clip Light $23.84 Seachem Flourish 250ml $5.86 Fluval Mini Pressurized 20g CO2 Kit $24.99 Fluval CO2 Indicator Kit $11,43 Zilla Malaysian Driftwood $8.28 Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' In Vitro $10.99 Total: $137.96 ($37.96 over at the moment) Here is Jurijs' list of materials: ADA mini M 36x22x26cm (float glas) 36,90€ Cheap 20x20x25cm cube 12,59€ ADA Amazonia 3 lit

Light Basics for Planted Aquariums Part 1 | ScapeFu043 In this episode of the ScapeFu Podcast, Art introduces the concept of light for the planted aquarium. It's intended for beginners and presents complicated concepts in an easy to understand format. More advanced concepts will be explained in following podcasts. Please read the shownotes in conjunction with this podcast episode. Related ScapeFu Podcast episodes: Lighting for the planted aquarium Housekeeping: The ScapeFu App is now available for iOS and Android. Please help defray the costs of ScapeFu by downloading the app today! Please join the ScapeFu Tribe Community Forum. We are discussing this podcast episode and more. Looking forward to speaking with you there!

Moss Graffiti: A Foolproof? Moss Starting Method | ScapeFu042 In this episode, Art walks you step-by-step through this method of starting moss for your aquascape. Want that old, moss covered forest look? This is how to get it. The ScapeFu App: iPhone/iPad version Android version Items mentioned in this episodes: WikiHow on Moss Graffiti George Farmer's post on UKAPS The 1 Thing Takashi Amano Does that YOU Don't ScapeFu Dojo Video Mist Maker Fogger Petco Humidity Guage Video on making a CO2 generator

We Are Back Hi! We hope you had a great summer! JJ, Jurijs and I are back to our regular ScapeFu recording schedule. This is a short episode. We go over what we've been up to and Jurijs shares some of what he's going through moving his aquariums to a different city. Read more about it on Jurijs' Facebook page. Announcements ScapeFu Community Forums - you told us you wanted a place to gather and discuss ScapeFu Podcast episodes and grow as a community. The ScapeFu Community Forums is where we will do exactly that. Go sign up and join the growing community! ScapeFu App - we now have an App for the ScapeFu Podcast! Not only are you helping us pay for producing and hosting the ScapeFu Podcast, but you get to hear every single episode of the ScapeFu Podcast and the "App-only" Ask Art Podcast. Please consider downloading it to your iOS iPhone, iPad or iPod. The Android version is coming soon! Thank you so much for listening and supporting the ScapeFu Podcast. As always, you can reach us at feedback@scapefu.com Be

Update and Housekeeping Art explains the reason for the recent lack of episodes. He goes on to make some announcements: Ask Art Podcasts wll now be released via the ScapeFu App We will be doing a tribute show remembering Takashi Amano. If he influenced you, please tell us how. We will read your email on the air during the tribute show. In order to keep future podcasts serving you, please let us know what you like about your aquarium and what you're not happy with. Please send us an email and let us know.    

Modding Your Aquarium Cabinet Jurijs and Art discuss how you can, and should, modify your cabinet to make it as beautiful as your aquarium.   Detailed Show Notes

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.

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.

5 Reasons Why YOU Should Enter an Aquascaping Contest   Detailed show notes.   Please also subscribe to the Ask Ar

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.

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

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

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

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  

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 episode with the tips to take your aquarium photography to the next level. Additional resources: Filipe's old blog Aquascape Photography - CAU ADA Video on Aquarium Photography Aquarium Photography how-to from Nikon

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! Send it to Art at art@scapefu.com and he'll share it on a future ScapeFu Wednesday Pro Tip! Become a friend of the show by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and leaving us an honest rating. It will really help us promote the show.