{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a0f39a03bbd73b46e5d0dba/6a32b923a43c1651f4594574?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A River in Your Own Living Room ","description":"<p>Freshwater fishkeeping is where most hobbyists begin — but for many, it becomes a lifelong obsession.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Collecting Fish, James Hepworth explores the beauty, accessibility, and creativity of freshwater aquariums, describing them as “a river in your own living room.”</p><p><br></p><p>The episode explores:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Planted aquariums</li><li>Natural aquascaping</li><li>Tropical, coldwater, and brackish systems</li><li>Fish compatibility</li><li>Water chemistry</li><li>Feeding</li><li>Creating aquariums that replicate real ecosystems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Alongside practical beginner advice, James discusses the ethics of modern fishkeeping, including wild-caught fish, invasive species, unsuitable aquarium species, and the importance of designing environments that prioritise animal welfare.</p><p><br></p><p>Blending education, opinion, and personal experience, this episode explores why freshwater aquariums remain one of the most creative, rewarding, and accessible areas of the fishkeeping hobby.</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"}