{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a4f688efe878dc8e277ccbb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Collecting Fish: An Ocean In Your Living Room","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1783588614675-f198af7a-d78e-48d2-8cff-a78dd8508651.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Collecting Fish, James Hepworth explores the beauty, complexity, and controversy surrounding marine aquariums — from clownfish and coral reefs to the realities of recreating an ocean ecosystem at home.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>James examines:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Reef tanks and fish-only marine systems</li><li>Water chemistry and salinity</li><li>Marine filtration and live rock</li><li>Sustainable fishkeeping</li><li>Beginner mistakes</li><li>The emotional pull of recreating an ocean ecosystem at home.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Alongside practical advice for first-time marine hobbyists, James reflects on the ethical tensions within saltwater fishkeeping, including wild-caught fish, coral collection, environmental damage, and species unsuitable for most home aquariums.</p><p><br></p><p>Blending practical guidance with personal reflection, this episode explores why marine fishkeeping continues to captivate hobbyists — despite the responsibility, expense, and uncertainty that comes with it.</p><p><br></p><p>🐠 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}