The Aquarist’s Edge is a podcast for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts who want practical advice, expert insights, and the latest hobby news. Hosted by Arthur Preston of Art’s Fish Room, each episode explores fish care, breeding, aquascaping, and fascinating discoveries from the world of home aquariums. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned aquarist, this show helps you level up your fishkeeping game.
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The Aquarist’s Edge is a podcast for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts who want practical advice, expert insights, and the latest hobby news. Hosted by Arthur Preston of Art’s Fish Room, each episode explores fish care, breeding, aquascaping, and fascinating discoveries from the world of home aquariums. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned aquarist, this show helps you level up your fishkeeping game.
Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips
The Aquarist’s Edge [Weekly Aquarium Podcast]
10 minutes 25 seconds
1 week ago
Aquarium Nutrients Explained: Feeding, Algae, Plant Health & Dosing Tips
In today’s episode of The Aquarist’s Edge, we unpack the critical role of nutrients in freshwater aquariums: from how they fuel plant growth to how they trigger algae when mismanaged. Whether you're dosing fertilizers, battling green water, or simply wondering if your plants are starving, this episode has the answers.
We explore the full nutrient cycle, explain how feeding affects water chemistry, and provide expert tips on managing nitrate, phosphate, and other key elements. We clarify what "dosing" actually means and how to do it safely.
✅ Learn to balance nutrients for a healthy ecosystem✅ Diagnose common plant deficiencies✅ Discover how to stop algae before it starts
🎧 Listen now to optimise your aquarium like a pro!
Music: 'Jazz Bars' - Dusty Decks (Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bOn1vkNE0X/)
The Aquarist’s Edge [Weekly Aquarium Podcast]
The Aquarist’s Edge is a podcast for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts who want practical advice, expert insights, and the latest hobby news. Hosted by Arthur Preston of Art’s Fish Room, each episode explores fish care, breeding, aquascaping, and fascinating discoveries from the world of home aquariums. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned aquarist, this show helps you level up your fishkeeping game.
