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A short reflection on how environment influences growth—using Boesemani rainbowfish as a metaphor for how our surroundings shape who we become.

“— Premieres Tonight at 8 PM on The Weekend Aquarist Step away from the noise of the city… and step into a world most Mumbaikars walk past without ever noticing. In this special on-location episode, I walk alongside marine conservationist Pradip Patade during a Marine Life of Mumbai shore walk — experiencing first-hand the incredible biodiversity that reveals itself when the tide pulls back. Joining us on this walk is our magazine subscriber from Dubai — and now a dear friend — Vivek Jayan, who also stepped in behind the camera to help capture this journey. What unfolds is more than a walk. It’s a shift in perspective. From sea stars and crabs to slugs, corals and hidden intertidal life, this is a powerful reminder that our cities are not separate from nature — they are part of it. For any city dweller with access to a shoreline, this is an experience that must be felt at least once. Tide-pooling isn’t just exploration — it’s education, conservation, and connection across generations. Because when we truly see what lives beside us… we start to care enough to protect it. 🎥 Watch the Premiere Tonight at 8 PM 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Weekend Aquarist for more real stories from the aquatic world. 🎉 1st Anniversary Special — Limited Time Celebrate with us by grabbing our Annual Digital Subscription at just ₹999 ✔ Includes ALL 2025 issues ✔ Digital-first access ✔ Special anniversary pricing ⏳ Valid only if you subscribe tonight before midnight 👉 https://www.weekendaquarist.in/digital-anniversary-offer #MarineLifeOfMumbai #PradipPatade #ShoreWalk #TidePooling #IntertidalLife #MarineBiodiversity #coastalconservation #Octopus #SeaStar #SeaSlug #CoralReefLife #MarineCreatures #OceanLife #HiddenOcean

What if Mumbai’s shores were more alive than we ever imagined? Join us as we walk with Pradip Patade of Marine Life of Mumbai, discovering the hidden world that reveals itself when the tide pulls back. This isn’t just a walk — it’s a reminder that we share our cities with nature. 🎥 Full Episode Premieres Tonight at 8 PM on The Weekend Aquarist

Here’s Dr.Paramita Banerjee Sawant from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, sharing an open invitation to a first-of-its-kind Ornamental Fish Fair & Aquarium Science Workshop at the CIFE Versova campus. 📅 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2026 | 10 AM – 9 PM 📍 Versova, Mumbai ✨ Rare ornamental fish displays, aquarium management & aquascaping demos 🎓 Day-2 workshop on the science of aquarium keeping, breeding & fish health Organised with MAFA and IFA, this event brings together hobbyists, students, and entrepreneurs to celebrate the aquarium hobby—backed by science. Must visit!

We caught up with Dr. Debajit Sarma, Convener & Head – Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, who shared an invitation to a first-of-its-kind Ornamental Fish Fair & Aquarium Science Workshop at the CIFE Versova campus. 📅 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2026 | 10 AM – 9 PM 📍 Versova, Mumbai ✨ Rare ornamental fish displays, aquarium management & aquascaping demos 🎓 Day-2 workshop on the science of aquarium keeping, breeding & fish health Organised with MAFA and IFA, this event brings together hobbyists, students, and entrepreneurs to celebrate the aquarium hobby—backed by science. See you there!

🇮🇳 26th January | Republic Day | Our 1st Anniversary One year ago today, on 26th Jan 2025, we launched The Weekend Aquarist Magazine + Podcast with a dream… and a lot of courage. From our first issue to today — 26th Jan 2026 — this video captures our journey across 12 months of stories, interviews, challenges, lessons, and unforgettable moments that shaped our foundation year. 2025 was our foundation year. And with your love and support… we made it. Thank you for being part of this journey — as a reader, viewer, subscriber, supporter, believer, and friend of the hobby. The January 2026 Issue marks the beginning of something bigger. The story continues… in 2026. Join me LIVE tonight at 9:00 PM IST on Instagram Final Lucky Giveaway Anniversary Special Offer announcement Gratitude, celebration, and surprises See you there! (theweekendaquarist on Instagram) PS: January 2026 Digital Edition releases on 31st Jan. Print Edition shipping starts 3rd Feb. #TheWeekendAquarist #Anniversary #AquariumHobbyIndia #AquascapingIndia #FishkeepersOfIndia #AquariumMagazine #AquariumPodcast #RepublicDay #OneYearStrong #TheStoryContinues

I was fortunate to be present at Aquagic, Bengaluru, on January 11, 2026, to witness an incredible Live Aquascaping Workshop by Adip Sajjan Raj—a marathon 2.5 hours of pure focus, creativity, and aquascaping mastery. In this special session, Adip involved the audience from the start, building an evolving aquascape live, step by step, while explaining every decision along the way. The concept for the day was a classic “Iwagumi” layout, inspired by the vision of Takashi Amano—Adip’s Sensei and the pioneer of the Nature Aquarium style. The highlight of this scape was the stunning Unzan Stone, chosen not only for its unique character and dramatic texture, but also for its light-weight nature—an important factor since this ADA 90P (90cm x 45cm x 45cm) aquarium had to be shifted as-is after the workshop to the Still Water Aquatics Gallery, Bengaluru. As the scape came alive, Adip also broke down what truly goes into building a balanced aquarium, covering everything from: ✅ beneficial bacteria ✅ substrate layering ✅ filtration and flow ✅ lighting ✅ CO₂ and plant health ✅ and the importance of using the right materials at the right stage The audience had a lot of questions, and Adip patiently answered each one—making this not just a workshop, but a true masterclass for every aquascaping enthusiast. This is “Unzan Stone Symphony”—and it’s a session you don’t want to miss. 🎬 Watch this special episode as it premieres tonight at 8 PM IST on The Weekend Aquarist Podcast on YouTube. If you enjoy it, please share, like, and Hype the video—send it to your aquarist friends and help us grow the channel! 🙌

Lucky to catch Adip Sajjan Raj live at Aquagic, Bengaluru, as he created a stunning ADA 90P Iwagumi featuring Unzan stone as the hero. 🪨✨ Watch this special episode—premiering tonight at 8 PM IST on The Weekend Aquarist Podcast. #TheWeekendAquarist #TWAPodcast #Aquagic #AquagicBengaluru #BengaluruEvents #AdipSajjanRaj #AquascapingWorkshop #LiveAquascaping #Iwagumi #IwagumiStyle #ADA90P #ADAIndia #AquaDesignAmano #UnzanStone #StoneScape #PlantedTank #NatureAquarium #AquariumDesign #Aquascape #AquascapingIndia #AquariumHobby #FreshwaterAquarium #AquariumCommunity #AquascapingLife #AquascapeInspiration