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Tropical Fish Keeping UK

Ruth McDonald

Join me for chats about fish, stuff about fish, and some stuff that might just interest fish keepers.

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  • S5 · E12
    August 7 · 14 min

    Is fish Keeping Good For You?

    Is fish keeping a healthy hobby, it's not like you get extra exercise, and does it lower stress? Want to keep in touch? Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish

  • S5 · E9
    August 5 · 30 min

    Are fish suffering because of their shape?

    With the publication of the RSPCA report, the shape of suffering, I thought I'd look over the report and give you my thoughts. Then I had to reduce the volume because I'd got so worked up. Can you spot where I editted out the swearwords? Oh and when I refer to parrots, or parrot cichlids, I mean Blood Parrots. Fish are bred to very few standards for the most, and little concern about their short or long term welfare. I feel that this needs to change, and the best way is through our wallets. https://www.rspca.org.uk/documents/d/rspca/ec-report Want to keep in touch? Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish

  • S5 · E8
    July 31 · 14 min

    Are peoples attitudes changing?

    A weird ramble through my overheated thoughts. Want to keep in touch? Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish For more info www.tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk

  • S5 · E9
    July 29 · 33 min

    How genetics make colours

    The genetics of colours is an important part of fish keeping, but it's not that clear cut. Want to keep in touch? Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish For more info www.tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk

  • S5 · E7
    July 24 · 35 min

    July Q and A

    Join me to answer some questions taken from our social media groups. Want to keep in touch Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish For more info www.tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk

  • S5 · E7
    July 23 · 1 hr

    Taking your fish to the vet?

    I'm joined by special guest John Chitty to discuss the upcoming changes to how we classify fish, and what that means for the care we need to give them. What are your thoughts on taking your fish to the vet? Can you see any issues? Contact me at ruth@turtleandheronmedia.com or on social media. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFishKeepingUK Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fishkeeping.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfishkeepinguk/?hl=en Sub Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalFishKeepingUK/ Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/tropicalfishkeepinguk Or want to give a one of help https://buymeacoffee.com/tropicalfish For more info tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk

  • S5 · E6
    July 17 · 12 min

    Do we need fish clubs?

    Fish clubs are struggling, but why is that, and what do fish clubs need to do?

  • July 15 · 22 min

    Going on Holiday?

    It's the time of year to head off on your hols, but what to do about your fish? What if I told you this is one of the times of year that we see far more fish deaths, all linked to how you plan to feed your fish whilst you are away.

  • S5 · E2
    July 10 · 22 min

    Changes are on the horizon

    After the recent meeting in London it'sclear there are some changeson the horizon..

  • S5 · E2
    July 8 · 1 hr 5 min

    Fish in the lab

    Have you ever wondered about fish that are used in labs. I chat with Hannah Poppy Davies about her work with Zebra Danios in the lab setting at City St George's University of London, and the rehoming project that means if you have space in your tank you can apply to rehome some of their fish once their working days are over. https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/facilities/biological-research-facility/a-life-after-the-lab-rehoming-laboratory-zebrafish

  • S5 · E2
    July 3 · 25 min

    Let's not hide the problems

    Anti pet keeping groups are quck to point out the issues with pet keeping, I think we as fish keepers need to look at our own issues, and see what we can do as the ones who love our animals. www.tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk

  • July 1 · 42 min

    A Cichlid That Refuses to Become Extinct.

    Ptychochromis insolitus, also known as the Mangarahara cichlid or joba mena was thought to be extinct after the last female known female in captivity died, to make matters worse the only river they're known from had dried up. But one zoo keeper Brian Zimmerman refused to accept they were gone, and launched a campaign to find more females. hoping that private keepers had some hidden in tanks, or tropical ponds, instead he was given clues to find a remnant population in the wild. I'm joined today by Asher Flatt, who is hoping to raise the money to bring this journey to bring a species back from extinction, his project A Fish Out Of Water will follow the journey of discovery, and the movement to protect this still rare species. Fish Out OF Water Kickstarter https://youtu.be/8Lcw-O_yow0?si=qTtRx2XVrLalqWdb Want to support what I'm doing? Patreon Buy me a coffee (well a cup of tea) www.tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk Follow our Facebook page

  • S4 · E37
    February 20 · 12 min

    World Aquarium Day

    It's world aqurium day, so let's take a little time to celebrate our hobby and all that makes it great.

  • S4 · E35
    February 13 · 18 min

    Dyed and Dying

    For some reason we like to dye our fish weird colours. but is this a bit of harmless improvement. Of course not.

  • S4 · E34
    February 11 · 14 min

    Water Chemistry Part 1, pH and KH

    Let's start learning some water chemistry. I've tried not to make it too complex, but as ever I'd love to hear your feedback.

  • S4 · E31
    January 30 · 16 min

    The mystery of the Paradise Fish

    The first paradise fish landed in European aquaria over 150 years ago. But there was something a bit differenent about these according to the people writing about them. Marketing gimmick, or something more mysterious?

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