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To be human is to keep fish?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

Release Date: 12/19/2025

Is fish Keeping Good For You? show art Is fish Keeping Good For You?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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  or on social media.  Facebook  Bluesky  Instagram  Sub Reddit  Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon  Or want to give a one of help 

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Are fish suffering because of their shape? show art Are fish suffering because of their shape?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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...

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Are peoples attitudes changing? show art Are peoples attitudes changing?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

A weird ramble through my overheated thoughts.    Want to keep in touch? Contact me at  or on social media.  Facebook  Bluesky  Instagram  Sub Reddit  Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon  Or want to give a one of help  For more info   

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How genetics make colours show art How genetics make colours

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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  or on social media.  Facebook  Bluesky  Instagram  Sub Reddit  Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon  Or want to give a one of help  For more info 

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July Q and A show art July Q and A

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

Join me to answer some questions taken from our social media groups.    Want to keep in touch  Contact me at  or on social media.  Facebook  Bluesky  Instagram  Sub Reddit  Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon  Or want to give a one of help  For more info  

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Taking your fish to the vet? show art Taking your fish to the vet?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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 or on social media.  Facebook Bluesky Instagram Sub Reddit Want to help out, reach out, or please join our Patreon  Or want to give a one of help  For more info tropicalfishkeeping.co.uk   

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Do we need fish clubs? show art Do we need fish clubs?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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

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Going on Holiday? show art Going on Holiday?

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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. 

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Changes are on the horizon show art Changes are on the horizon

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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

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Fish in the lab show art Fish in the lab

Tropical Fish Keeping Podcast

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.     

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