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Ben VanDinther is the owner of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery and host of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast, which just celebrated its 200th episode. He started keeping fish when he was 8. It was not until he saw a picture of Psuedepiplatys annulatus, the Clown Killi, that the hobby became an obsession. Ben’s background in both Art and Biology set the foundation for who he is today.Ben believes aquariums are the perfect blend of art and science. The Water Colors Aquarium Gallery’s main goal is to change the perception of aquariums. They are not just glass boxes in which to keep things alive but also living breathing works of art.He is a fellow of the Grand Valley Aquarium Club in Grand Rapids Michigan and holds top honors in the Horticulturist Award Program. Ben’s motto is “Keeping it real and keeping it fun.”
Ben VanDinther is the owner of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery and host of the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast, which just celebrated its 200th episode. He started keeping fish when he was 8. It was not until he saw a picture of Psuedepiplatys annulatus, the Clown Killi, that the hobby became an obsession. Ben’s background in both Art and Biology set the foundation for who he is today.Ben believes aquariums are the perfect blend of art and science. The Water Colors Aquarium Gallery’s main goal is to change the perception of aquariums. They are not just glass boxes in which to keep things alive but also living breathing works of art.He is a fellow of the Grand Valley Aquarium Club in Grand Rapids Michigan and holds top honors in the Horticulturist Award Program. Ben’s motto is “Keeping it real and keeping it fun.”
Podcast
Born out of the boredom of COVID. Grown with liquid courage and an overgrown sense of importance. Why do we think we know more… because we have microphones! The internet is full of confusing information on what this hobby is all about. We like to add to the confusion.
Welcome to the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast. Deep dives into intense topics and fun explorations into new ideas. Different perspectives on how to keep it fun and do it right.
Freshwater, saltwater, aquatic plants, conservation, sometimes we even talk about cichlids.
Ben, the owner of The Water Colors Aquarium Gallery, is joined by Amy and Calder as well as a flood other random guests to discuss the aquarium hobby and enjoy a nice pint or two in the process.