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The ScapeFu Podcast
by Art Pennom
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.
Episodes
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Seachem and the Planted Aquarium Hobby | ScapeFu061
In this week's episode of the ScapeFu Podcast, Daniel Griffin of Seachem gives us an inside look at Seachem and it's view/support of the planted aquarium hobby. *******
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UK Aquascaping Experience 2016 Recap | ScapeFu060
In episode 60 of the ScapeFu Podcast, Jurijs shares his experience at the recent UK Aquascaping Experience 2016. It's a fun episode especially for all of you that were not able to make it this year. Full show notes with pictures of the hardscape entries can be found at…
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Lighting the Planted Aquarium with Cara Wade | ScapeFu059
Cara Wade, a lighting expert from Build My LED, tells you exactly what you should be looking for when thinking about lighting your planted aquarium. Cara clears up misconceptions and cuts through the marketing jargon that's floating out there. You are not going to want to miss this one! Links...
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Mineralized Soil with Sean Murphy | ScapeFu058
Sean Murphy is the first to use mineralized soil in planted aquariums intentionally. Mineralized soil retains all of the beneficial nutrients but removes almost 100% of the organics that regular soil has. This minimizes the changes of algae while still providing your plants with the nutrition…
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Get to Know Jeff Miotke | ScapeFu057
Jeff Miotke is an aquascaper from the USA and he's very talented. Get to know Jeff in this episode of the ScapeFu Podcast. Show notes with some of Jeff's tanks
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Fertilizing the Planted Aquarium - How we do it | ScapeFu056
Show notes (available March 8, 2016)
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Ways to Fertilize Your Plants | ScapeFu055
Ways to Fertilize Your Plants In ScapeFu episode 55, Art starts a podcast series on the ways people fertilize aquarium plants today. It's a foundation podcast to be followed by deep dives into Estimative Index, Mineralized Soil, PPS and more. Here's what you'll learn on this episode: Some history...
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Top 10 Reasons People Fail and How to Avoid Them | ScapeFu054
Top 10 Reasons People Fail and How to Avoid Them Today, it is relatively easy to have a healthy, beautiful aquarium. It’s within anybody’s reach if they take the time to do a little research and purchase the right equipment. However, in spite of all the available information out there, many...
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Aquascaping Styles We Love | ScapeFu053
In episode 53, JJ and Art divulge their love affair with certain aquascaping styles. It's a Valentines Day special episode. This is a picture heavy episode so we encourage you to visit the episode post on ScapeFu when you can. There you will see examples of the beautiful aquascaping styles we are...
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Trimming Plants | AskArt020
Today's question comes from Heather: When do you trim leaves that are showing deficiency symptoms? What is the proper way to trim plants? ______________________ If you'd like to leave a question for Art to answer on the Ask Art Podcast, please visit the Ask Art page for instructions.
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Interview with Ghazanfar Ghori | ScapeFu002
Re-released of the long lost ScapeFu episode 2 with an interview with Ghazanfar Ghori.
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First Episode of ScapeFu Podcast
This is the first episode of the ScapeFu Podcast. I'm re-releasing it as it has been lost to some of you since we migrated to our current host.
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Aquascaping the Nano Tank | ScapeFu052
A nano tank can be alluring to a beginner. It's low cost entry point, the promise of easier maintenance, and it's ability to fit almost anywhere make the nano tank almost a no-brainer for beginners. After all, aren't we always taught to start small? It makes sense, right? However, the reality is,...
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Algae Prevention and Elimination - How We Do It | ScapeFu051
Algae Prevention & Elimination - How We Do It | ScapeFu051 In episode 51, Jurijs, JJ and Art share with you how they prevent and eliminate algae. If you've ever struggled with algae, you need to have a listen. And, it's Jurijs' birthday! In this episode, you'll learn: Can you win the battle over...
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How to Slow Down an Aquascape | AskArt018
In the 18th episode of the Ask Art Podcast, Gabriel asks about slowing down an aquascape to a nice idle. Also, a sneak peak at the 31 Days to Build a Better Aquascape Challenge 2016. Links mentioned in the episode: Golden equilibrium post on ScapeFu Send Art a question for the Ask Art Podcast…
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Re-scaping: How We Do It | ScapeFu050
Celebrating our 50th episode! We talk about re-scaping your aquarium. Jurijs, JJ and Art share how they re-scape with pro tips for you. Re-scaping Your Aquarium In this episode, you will learn: Re-scaping is versus tweaking How to prepare to re-scape correctly and avoid problems/mistakes How you...
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Help with BBA - AskArt017
In episode 17 of the Ask Art Podcast, Art answers James' question on how to deal with BBA in some of his tanks. If you want to send Art a question to be answered in the Ask Art Podcast, just go to AskArt.help.
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Behind the Scenes of the 2015 EAPLC | ScapeFu049
In 2015, the third edition of the European Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (EAPLC) was held for the whole of Europe. In this episode, Jurijs and Art share with you a behind the scenes look at at the EAPLC from their perspectives as event organizer/judge (Jurijs) and independent judge (Art). In...
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UK Aquatic Experience 2016
Professional aquascaper, George Farmer, joins Art to talk about the UK Aquascaping Experience taking place the 5th day of March, 2016. If you will be in the UK in March, I would highly recommend that you make an effort to attend. It's free. There will be 4 events: Hardscape Challenge with a…
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Reflecting on 2015 Looking Forward to 2016 | ScapeFu048
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...
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Black Brush Algae (BBA) - How to Kill it | ScapeFu047
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...
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Dosing Vinegar in Your Aquarium? | ScapeFu046
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....
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Aqvainnova is finally here! | ScapeFu045
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...
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From Zero to Aquascape for $100 | ScapeFu044
"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....
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Light Basics for Planted Aquariums Part 1 | ScapeFu043
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...
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Moss Graffiti: Foolproof? Moss Starting Method | ScapeFu042
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…
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We are back - ScapeFu041
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'...
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Update and Housekeeping
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...
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Modding Your Aquarium Cabinet | ScapeFu039
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
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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.
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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.
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5 Reasons Why YOU Should Enter an Aquascaping Contest | ScapeFu036
5 Reasons Why YOU Should Enter an Aquascaping Contest Detailed show notes. Please also subscribe to the Ask Ar
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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.
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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
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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!…
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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
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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
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Water Changes Using Python: ScapeFu Wednesday Pro Tip
Shownotes are at http://www.scapefu.com/protip004
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SF 026: How to Create a Beautiful and Growing Wabikusa
Shownotes are at http://www.scapefu.com/26
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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