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Dr Tim discusses all things related to tropical, saltwater and reef aquariums. Aquarium biology and chemistry easily explained.
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Dec 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
59 min
In this episode Dr Tim speaks to HAAS (Heart of America Aquarium Society) about fish food for freshwater and saltwater fish. He discuss the differences between fish and human dietary needs and why freshwater fish food, long term, is bad for saltwater fish. Also the special case of goldfish (hint they are missing something other fish have!) and more. Plus some questions and answers at the end.

Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
40 min
Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources. Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session.
If you have questions please contact us (info@drtimsaquatics.com) and we will answer them in another session. Follow us on social media.

Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
45 min
Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources. Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session.
If you have questions please contact us (info@drtimsaquatics.com) and we will answer them in another session. Follow us on social media.

May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
45 min
Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources. Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session.
If you have questions please contact us and we will answer them in another session.

Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
50 min
In this episodes Dr Tim talks with Thomas Bertschy from ASF about the ASF cichlid salt which is great for getting your aquarium water to match the water quality characteristics of many cichlid habitats. Next, we talk with Dale Lewis from Reptile Systems about their all black ceramic Clamp Lamps. Finally, Dr Tim discusses the DrTim's Aquatics Bene-FISH-al® DIY frozen fish food - easy and quick to prepare without waste this is a wonderful fish and invertebrate food.

Mar 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025
51 min
Dr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about MX circulation pumps and then Dale with Reptile Systems talk about new Eco Halogens heat and light systems and Dr Tim ends with a discussion on ReFresh.

Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
52 min
Dr Tim talks with Dale Lewis of Reptile Systems about Infrared Heating for reptiles. Then Dr Tim discusses the ASF MX Pump range with Thomas Bertschy of ASF France. Finishing, Dr Tims talking about why you get DInoflagellates versus Cyanobacteria and how to get rid of them with better knowledge of water chemistry and using DrTim's Aquatics Re-Fresh and Waste-Away.

Oct 6, 2024
Oct 6, 2024
1hr 9 min
Dr Tim is joined by Thomas Bertschy of @ASF about the ASF test kits and the importance of using test kits to maintain water quality and fish health. Then Dr Tim speaks with Dale Lewis of @Reptile Systems who talks out the New Dawn light systems for growing plants. Finishing Dr Tim talks about AquaCleanse our product to eliminate chlorine, chloramines and ammonia for your water and First Defense which is a great overall water conditioner and stress relief agent.

Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
44 min
Dr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about Reef Shots and Dale from Reptile Systems about the Ferguson Zone. Then Dr Tim explains the thinking behind the Waste-Away® Gels.

Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024
52 min
Dr Tim talks salt production with Thomas from ASF and Ferguson Zone for Reptiles with Dale from reptile systems
