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Jen Williams WCC: Episode 16 - Live Aquascaping, Amazonas Magazine & More!
Welcome back to Water Change Companion! In this episode, Sean is joined by Jen Williams for a fantastic conversation covering her return to the hobby, behind-the-scenes work with the AGA, her new role as Associate Editor at Amazonas Magazine, and tons of aquascaping wisdom.
Topics include:
Live aquascaping contests vs photo contests
Tips for making fresh scapes look "grown in"
How contest rules have evolved
Substrate choices and dirted tank debates
Long-term tank maintenance advice
Biotopes and personal stories
Jen’s surprising drag racing past!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome Back to WCC Episode 16
0:38 - Jen’s Return to the Hobby & Behind the Scenes Work
1:58 - Amazonas Magazine & New Role
3:13 - Live Aquascaping Contests Experience
5:31 - Making Fresh Scapes Look Grown-In
7:46 - How Contests Have Changed
11:10 - Current Tanks & Life After Moving
13:38 - Substrate & Setup Differences (Shows vs Home)
15:02 - Advice for New Aquascapers
19:59 - Long-Term Tank Plants & Maintenance
23:17 - Favorite Substrates (Tropica Soil)
25:59 - Dirted Tanks Discussion
33:51 - Hardscape & Wood Talk
38:32 - Favorite Biotopes & Stories
52:20 - Graphic Design & Aquascaping
55:55 - Jen’s Crazy Craigslist Fish Story
1:06:37 - Drag Racing Past!
1:11:14 - Upcoming Events & Where to Find Jen
If you enjoy planted tanks, aquascaping, or just chill aquarium talk, this episode is packed with great insights!
What was your favorite part of this episode? Let us know in the comments and tell us what topic we should cover next!
👍 Like if you enjoyed the conversation!
🔔 Subscribe for more Water Change Companion episodes!
Hashtags:
#WaterChangeCompanion #WCC #JenWilliams #Aquascaping #PlantedTank #AquariumPodcast #FreshwaterAquarium #AquariumMaintenance #LiveAquascaping #AmazonasMagazine #AGA #Aquascape #PlantedTankCommunity #AquariumHobby #Biotope #AquariumLife
Jen Williams WCC: Episode 16 - Live Aquascaping, Amazonas Magazine & More!
Welcome back to Water Change Companion! In this episode, Sean is joined by Jen Williams for a fantastic conversation covering her return to the hobby, behind-the-scenes work with the AGA, her new role as Associate Editor at Amazonas Magazine, and tons of aquascaping wisdom.
Topics include:
Live aquascaping contests vs photo contests
Tips for making fresh scapes look "grown in"
How contest rules have evolved
Substrate choices and dirted tank debates
Long-term tank maintenance advice
Biotopes and personal stories
Jen’s surprising drag racing past!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome Back to WCC Episode 16
0:38 - Jen’s Return to the Hobby & Behind the Scenes Work
1:58 - Amazonas Magazine & New Role
3:13 - Live Aquascaping Contests Experience
5:31 - Making Fresh Scapes Look Grown-In
7:46 - How Contests Have Changed
11:10 - Current Tanks & Life After Moving
13:38 - Substrate & Setup Differences (Shows vs Home)
15:02 - Advice for New Aquascapers
19:59 - Long-Term Tank Plants & Maintenance
23:17 - Favorite Substrates (Tropica Soil)
25:59 - Dirted Tanks Discussion
33:51 - Hardscape & Wood Talk
38:32 - Favorite Biotopes & Stories
52:20 - Graphic Design & Aquascaping
55:55 - Jen’s Crazy Craigslist Fish Story
1:06:37 - Drag Racing Past!
1:11:14 - Upcoming Events & Where to Find Jen
If you enjoy planted tanks, aquascaping, or just chill aquarium talk, this episode is packed with great insights!
What was your favorite part of this episode? Let us know in the comments and tell us what topic we should cover next!
👍 Like if you enjoyed the conversation!
🔔 Subscribe for more Water Change Companion episodes!
Hashtags:
#WaterChangeCompanion #WCC #JenWilliams #Aquascaping #PlantedTank #AquariumPodcast #FreshwaterAquarium #AquariumMaintenance #LiveAquascaping #AmazonasMagazine #AGA #Aquascape #PlantedTankCommunity #AquariumHobby #Biotope #AquariumLife
