Aquatic Wetline with Aqua Alex

The Tropical Fish Keeping Hobby has been getting more popular over the last few years and for good reasons.Fish tanks have been proven to be a great stress and high blood pressure reducer as the fish help soothe the mind and soul and make you feel calm and enjoy the watery scenery. Many people either enter the aquarium hobby from a family member who had a tank but no longer wanted it, or they want a new pet. Movies like Finding Nemo and Finding Dory have also caused kids to want to rush out and get an aquarium to keep fish. However, not everyone who gets into the aquarium hobby will succeed because this hobby requires a lot of research and time! Most people fail because they add fish too fast or get the wrong fish. For example Dory is a fish that even seasoned aquarists sometimes have a hard time keeping. Fish Keeping 101 is going to be aimed towards beginners and is going to have helpful tips and information to make sure the beginner's succeed. Fish Keeping 101 A Beginner's Guide to: Planning, Purchasing, and Setting Up Your Aquarium PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ What to do before getting your first aquarium ~ Where to buy your aquarium... is it better to buy new or used? ~ Tips for Purchasing an Aquarium ~ Tips on equipment needed for your aquarium ~ Discussion on how to set up your aquarium Enjoy the show!

Tropical Fish Keeper's, Please welcome to Aquatic Wetline the Saltwater Life series! This is the Saltwater verision of Life in the Amazon!!!  But, this series is called Life in the Ocean! I will be discussing the various tropical fish, inverts, and other forms of life that live in various oceans! Do you want to find out where your saltwater tropical fish come from? This will be a very unique and fun show to do! I think we will all have a blast learning about the different species of fish from various parts of the world. I will start with Saltwater tropical fish from Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean!!! Most popular fish from Hawaii are yellow tangs, flame angelfish, zebra moray eels, achiles tang, naso tang and more!! PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION: ~ INFORMATION ON THE HAWAIIN OCEANS AND PACIFIC OCEAN ~ THE TROPICAL FISH AND INVERTS THAT COME FROM HAWAII ~ HOW THE FISH ARE COLLECTED AND MORE!!! Enjoy the show! Don't forget to sign up for May 2017 Aquatic Wetline Trivia Game Sponsored by YourfishStuff.com and Crayfish Kings Email aquaticwetline@outlook.com with your name location fav fish and the fish you are keeping

On our 2nd episode of the Cichlid Cave here on Aquatic Wetline with Aqua Alex, I am going to be discussing my favorite cichlids that hail from the Amazon and South America. Thousands of freshwater fish that come in the aquarium hobby are from the Amazon and of those thousand a good 400 or so are cichlids. Common cichlids include discus, angelfish, oscars, severums, pike cichlids and more but there are some special kinds of cichlids that come from South America as well!  PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ A discussion on common cichlids from South America including: Severum Cichlids Uaru Festivum Chocolate Cichlid Oscars Crencichla and more!! ~ Discussion on how to keep them in your home aquarium  ~How to recreate an Amazon Biotope with S. American Cichlids

In the aquarium trade, thousands upon thousands of tropical fish from all around the world both freshwater and saltwater enter the USA and the fish hobby. Some of these fish can include fish that grow too large for novice fish keepers to care for like pacus, arapimas, clown knife fish, gars, sharks, lionfish, groupers, and more! What happens when you introduce a foriegn tropical fish in the ponds rivers lakes and oceans of the USA? Find out on this episode of Aquatic Wetline.  PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ Aqua Alex discusses the tropical fish species that are known to be Invasive Fish like pacu, oscars, red devils, lionfish are just some examples! ~ What impact can invasive fish species cause? ~ How to safely rehome or remove tropical fish that you can no longer care for Enjoy the show! CHECK OUT THE SHOW AQUA ALEX WAS A GUEST ON TODAY: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theeuphoricnetwork/2017/04/26/aquatics-euphoria-guest-interview-alex-cardinale

I, Alex Cardinale the host and as a fish keeper am proud to announce that Aquatic Wetline presents to you the very first Fish Keeping Trivia game! That's right this is a fun aquatic trivia game where 8 tropical fish keepers enter but only 2 tropical fish keepers will survive. There are 2 awesome prizes!!! 8 Tropical Fish Keepers enter the tank but only 2 walk out as champions!!! Which Fish Keeper will become the first ever Aquatic Wetline Champion???  Aquatic Wetline Triva Information and Format: ~ 7 rounds of questions. Each round will have 1 question with multiple answers which can be 3,4,5,6,7. For each correct answer  a fish keeper gets 10 points. ~ 1 of the 7 rounds will have double points. Each correct answer gets 20 points. ~ 1 of the 7 rounds will have triple points Each Correct answer gets 30 points.  The 4 Fish Keepers with the most points at the end of the 7 rounds will battle in the final Round known as ''The Shark Tank'' where the scoreboard is cleared and each correct answer is 50 points and each wrong answer removes 25 points. The 2 with the most points at the end of the Shark Tank will become the first 2 winners. Prizes: 1st Place: Yourfishstuff.com Box A box valued at $30-$50 worth of quality fish food, supplies, and equipment. Your fish will love you! 2nd Place: Aquatic Wetline Prize Box Get your own Aquatic Wetline © Coffee mug, some other Aquatic Wetline © merchandise, candy and a surprise in store that fish keepers will LOVE! Enjoy the show!!!!! Yourfishstuff.com proudly sponsors Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva game and Aquatic Wetline http://www.yourfishstuff.com/

HAPPY EASTER FISH KEEPERS FROM AQUA ALEX CARDINALE, AQUATIC WETLINE, BILL ARNT, AND YOURFISHSTUFF.COM!!!! It's Spring which means it's great weather! Time to set up those outdoor ponds!!! It is also Easter one of the most joyful holidays of the year. On this episode of Aquatic Wetline, join me as I present to you a very special Easter themed aquarium/fish keeping show packed with plenty of awesome tropical fish chat! PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ DISCUSSION ON EASTER THEMED AQUARIUM FISH ~ DISCUSSION ON EASTER BUNNIES OF THE AQUARIUM WORLD RABBITFISH ~ DISCUSSION ON TREATS YOU CAN GIVE YOUR FISH ~ DISCUSSION ON SETTING UP PONDS AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ~ OFF TOPIC EASTER DISCUSSION: CANDY AND OTHER EASTER CHAT HAPPY EASTER AND HAVE A GREAT EASTER WEEKEND!!!!

One Week after Wrestlemania, Aquatic Wetline FEELS THE MANIA! But, fish keepers will NOW have the chance to feel the MANIA! Aquatic Wetline and YourfishStuff.com proudly present to you Aquatic Wetline Tropical Fish MANIA. A once a year spectacle that fish keeper's can look forward too. Hear tropical fish keepers at their grind talking about what they love, plenty of tropical fish chat, and it's the Battle of the Fish where fish go head to head to walk out as the Aquatic Wetline MANIA Champion! PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR'S SHOW: ~ Yourfishstuff.com Discussion Find out about what YFS offers to the aquarium hobbyists and why they make a difference. ~ Aquatic Wetline Triva Game DEBUT Prizes Revealed ~Glo-Fish Discussion Find out what Glo-Fish Really are and find out the truth and end the controversy. ~ BATTLE OF THE FISH 4 ROUNDS PLUS FATAL 4 WAY WHERE THE WINNER OF EACH ROUND FACES OFF LAST ONE STANDING WINS THE AW MANIA Championship ~ Fish Superstar guests: School of Fish INC Manager Chris Bones Chris will tell us what it is like to be a manager of a local fish store and chat fish! Apistograma Cichlid Lover William Garden For the first time ever, there will be Apistograma cichlid chat. William will be here to tell us about apistograma cichlid care. Mok-Yi Chen Reefer and Youtuber Inappropriate Reefer Mok-Yi, a beloved reefer will be here to chat about Saltwater reef aquariums and promote his channel Inappropriate Reefer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnQVvK5udiF0-EcIUHMVAw

REST IN PEACE THE LATE GREAT CORYDORAS BREEDER LYNN MATHNEY!!! Our very first inductee to the 2017 Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Hall of fame is the great Corydoras Breeder Lynn Mathney! Lynn Mathney was very instrumental in setting up Aquatic Wetline's success and also becoming the first repeat guest to garner attraction and attention from the listeners who even requested Lynn to be back on to the show to discuss corydoras catfish. Lynn left a HUGE impact on the aquarium hobby from her wonderful speeches on corydoras catfish to the awesome breeding she has done. Lynn breed gold laser corydoras, green laser corydoras and many different species. She is one of the most well known  and respected Corydoras breeders of all time.. March 15th, 2017 Lynn Mathney takes her rightful place in the Hall of Fame and she will become Legendary and Immortalized for ever. Be sure to check out her profile for Hall Of Fame Fish Keeper's on our website. TO INDUCT CORYDORAS BREEDER LYNN MATHNEY INTO THE AQUATIC WETLINE HALL OF FAME WILL BE: Rebecca Withrow Lynn's personal friend since the age of 14. Becky has lived with Lynn for many years, kept fish with her, and did everything with Lynn. It is Becky's honor to induct Lynn into the Aquatic Wetline hall of fame. Plus, hear clips of Lynn talking corydoras!

From the lakes and rivers of South America into your freshwater community aquariums comes a little catfish called a Corydoras catfish. Cory cats as they are often called are small catfish usually not exceeding more than 4''. Don't let their size fool you as corydoras catfish live in schools and they have a whole lot of personality. The late great Corydoras breeder Lynn Mathney is the one who taught me and got me interested in corydoras. Lynn bred gold and green laser corydoras as well as other species. Today's show will be an informal show for fish keepers and a special tribute to Lynn Mathney who sadly past away in November. Happy ST. Patrick's Day! Aqua Alex has a special ST Patrick's day tropical fish discussion what is it? Find out at the beginning of the show! Happy ST Patrick's Day 2017! Planned for the show: ~ How to keep and Care for Corydoras Catfish Find out the care requirements for Corys. ~ Different Species of Corydoras There are over 160 species of corydoras, let's find out about the most common of them. ~ Good tankmates and Bad Tankmates for Corydoras ~ Unusual Corydoras Species: Oxydoras Megladoras And other species Enjoy the show! Let's make Lynn Mathney proud, add a corydoras to your aquarium! Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale

Having a show quality aquarium with nice reef fish or saltwater fish or even Freshwater fish is an awesome accomplishment and a tank you should be proud of. In order to keep your tank looking pristine and your fish happy and healthy water changes need to be done!!! Water changes provide the fish cleaner water and get rid of any unwanted wastes that otherwise will cause high ammonia levels. Find out the benefits and when to do water changes tonight. PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ Discussion on why Water Changes are Important Find out the benefits of doing a water change and why it is important. ~ How to do water changes and how much to take out ~ Filling up the tank with fresh water and how to do it safely ~ The benefits of having a Barebottom aquarium vs substrate ~ How to safely upgrade an aquarium Enjoy the show. Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale Thanks for listening!

On this special episode of the Aquatic Wetline on this Sunday evening, I am LIVE from my fish room sitting next to my fish tanks relaxing and I have some awesome topics in store for all of you my great fish keeping listeners!! I decided to have a fun fish keeping show today and talk about something that I am interested in and something I would have fun in talking about and hopefully you will have fun listening too. I am going to talk about some of my all time favorite fish species, I will discuss my dream fish that I have yet to own, and I will share my huge fish room plans for the Spring of 2017. This should be a very interesting show and I hope you enjoy it. PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ A Discussion on my Dream Fish What are some of the dream fish I have yet to keep or keep successfully? Plus some information on them. ~ A Discussion on my Favorite Fish I will discuss my all time favorite fish! ~ My 2017 Spring Fish Room Plans Hear what I have in store for this year and why I am so excited. Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 6  you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale

Tropical Fish Keeping is known to be a hobby. But I personally think of it as a Living Art. Us fish keepers personally get to create a piece of the oceans or rivers of the world as we keep some of the most exotic fish and inverts in a fish tank in our houses. It takes years to have the perfect show aquarium and when you finally have your tank set up perfectly you have created an underwear natural real painting. All of us fish keepers have memories whether it is setting up our first aquarium or getting a new fish.  Planned for the show: ~ My Favorite Aquarium Hobby Memories I will discuss my favorite moments in the aquarium hobby and why. ~ My Thoughts on the Aquarium Hobby changing  Fish keeping in the 1990's and early to mid 2000's was a lot different than it is today. How has the fish keeping hobby changed? ~ Discussion on why people should enter the tropical fish hobby ~ Tips for Beginners Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale

Moray Eels are a very interesting species of saltwater fish. They are a TRUE eel unlike the freshwater spiny eels. Moray Eels are well known for being intimidating and striking fear in people due to the way they move their mouths, but they don't do it to strike fear that is how they breath. When people think of Moray Eels, they think of the giants like the green moray and the giant moray eel. But there are many different kinds of morays, with many topping out at 2-4' which makes them perfect for a home saltwater aquarium. PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ Keeping Moray Eels in the Home Aquarium Find out how to keep, feed and care for a Moray Eel in your saltwater aquarium. ~ Different Kinds of Morays and which ones are suitable for aquariums There are 200 species of Moray Eels,...... of the 200 species of Moray eels, which ones can live in your tank? ~ Can you keep 2 or more morays in an aquarium? ~ Pebbled Tooth Moray Eels vs Fang Toothed Moray Eels What is the difference? ~ Are Moray Eels reef safe? So let's get to chatting Moray Eels! Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Thanks for listening! #AquaticWetline #AquaAlex #FishKeepers

I have been keeping tropical fish since the age of 12. In my 11 years of fish keeping, I have suffered through many aquarium and fish disasters. I want to tell you about my disasters so that you can learn from them and now what to do in case it happens to you. Us fish keepers are always scared of tanks cracking, power outages, losing fish from storms, and massive fish losses but with the right knowledge we can help keep these situations postitive. Planned for the Show: ~ Discussion on my Aquarium Disasters I will discuss what happened, what I did wrong, what I could have done better, and what to do if you find yourself in that situation ~ Tips and Information on what to do during a Storm that might cause power outages I will tell you how to keep your fish and aquatic life safe during a blizzard, hurricane, tornado or flood. You will leave this show with some good information, Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale

All fish keepers love going to their local fish stores. You would be lying to yourself as a fish keeper if you say you don't like buying fish from the local fish store. Every single fish keeper likes going to the store viewing all the tanks picking out fish purchasing fish and equipment. But, there are all kinds of fish keepers out there and all kinds of employees. I bet you all have seen funny things and have a store to tell about the local fish stores you go to. That is what I am going to talk about on this episode of Aquatic Wetline!!! THIS SHOULD BE A VERY FUN SHOW FOR FISH KEEPERS! Planned for the Show: ~ My Local Fish Store Stories ~ A discussion on My Local Fish Stores I will discuss the local fish stores in my area. Enjoy the show. Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Support Aqua Alex on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquaalexcardinale Thanks for listening! #AquaticWetline #AquaAlex #FishKeepers

Aquatic Wetline © is truly becoming an iconic tropical fish keeping podcast. In 2013 when I first created this show, I never imagined that this show would take off as it did and 4 years later it has become a worldwide tropical fish keeping show. I have people who listen to my show worldwide and email me telling me they loved the show and want more. Over the past 4 years, I have got the fish keeping audience hooked and interactive with the show and now here in 2017, Aquatic Wetline © will be getting tropical fish keepers involved with the podcast through fun shows and even prizes and more! Join me tonight as I sit down and share some exciting news and announcements about the Aquatic Wetline. Stay tuned for some fun tropical fish chat and fish news. PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: MAJOR AQUATIC WETLINE NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Find out what I am dying to tell you guys about! Tropical Fish Chat Including: ~ Discussion on my newest fish ~ Discussion on Aqua-Dreams Aquarium Fish Store in Agawam/Feeding Hills MA ~ Discussion on why I am keeping FO ( Fish Only) Saltwater setup ~ Latest Aquarium Trends and News Don't forget to email aquaticwetline@outlook.com.... in email give name, fish you keep, favorite fish, and your career...... if you are one of the first 8 you will be on the first episode of Aquatic Wetline Aquatic Triva Game. Check us out on: Facebook: Aquatic Wetline Fish Keeping Podcast Tropical Fish Keepers of Aquatic Wetline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799029303670180/ A.C.TropicalFish1993 on Youtube Aquatic Wetline on I-tunes, Stitcher, Tune In, and Blubrry Thanks for listening! #AquaticWetline #AquaAlex #FishKeepers

The tropical fish keeping hobby is definately a fun hobby to be in. Not only do you get to recreate a part of the Amazon and other big rivers or a piece of the ocean in your living room, office, or bed room but you also get to experience the joy and ups and downs of raising tropical fish, This is a hobby that will definatley have it's ups and downs. Every hobby has controversy and there is a shit ton of controversy in the fish hobby. Aqua Alex over the next few months is going to break down some of the controversy in this hobby and discuss what he thinks is wrong with the fish keeping hobby, Planned for the show: ~ Wal-Mart Selling Tropical Fish ~ Over Stocking Aquariums and the Inch Per Gallon rule ~  Saltwater fish being caught with controversial methods ~ Monster fish being sold to unsuspecting hobbyists ~ Hobbyists rehoming of fish Illegally  ~ The great feeder debate This should be a fun show! Please check out Aqua Alex on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaVCMmd_C6Bz2PTId0kHlTQ

It's time to find out the Saltwater Fish of January 2017! We have debuted the Freshwater Fish of the Month and now it's Saltwater Aquarium fish lovers turn! This month's Saltwater Fish of the Month is a personal favorite fish of mine and a fish that a lot of saltwater fish lovers keep, the dogface pufferfish. Known to be very personable and are fun to keep!!! PLANNED FOR THE SHOW: ~ Information on Dogface Pufferfish and how to keep them ~ Different Kinds of Dogface Pufferfish If you want to get a dogface pufferfish this will be a show for you. Or if you already have and love dogface pufferfish, this is a show youu will love!

Most of you are probably asking yourselfs.... What the hell (WTF) is the Aquarium Tuber Challenge? Well, the Aquarium Tuber Channel is a HUGE Youtube sensation right now for tropical fish keepers. It's a challenge where you respond to the original posters questions and then you nominate other people to answer the questions. Aquatic Wetline takes on the challenge and invites fish keepers to answer the questions on the air. ALL OF YOU ARE NOMINATED! Aquatic Wetline is proud to be the only Tropical Fish Keeping and Keeper's Podcast.Now, to celebrate we are giving back to the fish keeping questions. 1.) What got you into the fish keeping hobby? 2.) What is your favorite fish? 3.)What is one fish that you always wanted but have had trouble keeping? 4.) Where do you buy your fish? 5.) What are tropical fish plans for 2017? 6.) What is your dream aquarium and what fish would be in it? 7.) What fish food do you use to feed your fish? 8.) Which side of the hobby do you like best- saltwater or freshwater and why? 9.) What is your favorite saltwater fish? 10.) What do you like about your local fish store? 11.) Where do you get your tropical fish? 12.) Do you prefer Monster fish or Feeder fish (small fish like guppies, tetras, etc)? 13.) What are your thoughts on hybrid fish (parrots, flowerhorns, etc) 14.) Do you feel that pacus, arowanas, clown knifefish, and other fish belong in the hobby? 15.) What do you use for filters, heaters, air pumps, and wave makers??? To answer these questions, please call in to the show LIVE at 1 347-989-8142.... When calling please state your name, where you are from, and pick up to 8 questions to answer. Have fun and enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5RZJRKh63Y

I want to let you know that I, Aqua Alex Cardinale LOVE CICHLIDS!!! Cichlids are a genus of fish that are very well known in the tropical fish hobby! Mostly everyone who has a freshwater aquarium has a cichlid of some sort! Cichlids range from very aggressive to semiaggressive to even docile! There are cichlids from all over the world! South America, Central America, North America, and even Africa! Red Devils, Jaguar cichlids, Oscars, Jack Dempseys, Discus, Angelfish are all examples of some of the wide range of cichlids out there!! Every Monday, the Cichlid Cave will air at 4 PM ET right here on Aquatic Wetline! Planned for the Show: ~ Why Cichlids are one of my favorite genus of fish ~ The different kind of Cichlids  ~ What you need to know about cichlids ~Cichlid species from South America, Central American, Africa, and more!! Cichlid Keepers, sit back relax and enjoy!