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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

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Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 26th 2020

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween In honor of Halloween coming up, I thought we’d take a look at some of the scariest fish known to humans. Most of these are not creatures you’d put in an aquarium at your house. They are … read more >

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Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 15th 2020

Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?

Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?Buying a holiday-themed pet is generally not a good idea, so let this be your warning: If you do not want to have a crab for the next five to ten years, then do not purchase a Halloween moon … read more >

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How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween Terror

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 8th 2020

How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween Terror

How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween TerrorWant to get your exotic pet into the spirit for Halloween? Why not—people dress up their dogs and bunnies in costumes, after all. And snakes, lizards, and tarantulas are a nat … read more >

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Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily Prevented

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 1st 2020

Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily Prevented

Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily PreventedYou know that feeling when you’ve just had a really good poop? Yeah, well your reptile needs that, too.When your exotic pet, however, experiences impactio … read more >

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Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 25th 2020

Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Featured Fish: Neon TetraLooking for a good fish for your community aquarium? The neon tetra is a commonly kept tropical fish, and it’s easy to keep for beginners. Here’s the basic information you need to know about why peopl … read more >

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Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 17th 2020

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums Have you ever wished your tropical fish had more space to swim around, but you don't have the money for a bigger aquarium right now? No problem. If you have a spare aquarium … read more >

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Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 10th 2020

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?Hate cleaning your aquarium? You’re not alone.Probably the least enjoyed aspect of having any exotic pet is cleanup duty, alas it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there are … read more >

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Aquatic Plants Have Temperature Needs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 3rd 2020

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature Needs

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature NeedsWhether you’re aquascaping just for the gardening hobby or you want to provide your tropical fish with a more natural environment, you need to consider the requirements for the plants. Jus … read more >

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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 27th 2020

How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition

How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian EditionLast week I talked about how to provide enrichment for reptiles. But reptiles aren’t the only exotic pets. Amphibians also benefit from mental stimulation and an interesting … read more >

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Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 20th 2020

Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy

Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet HappyDo you ever have one of those moments where you and your lizard are just staring at each other through terrarium glass? Yeah, so in most cases you can’t ta … read more >

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How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 13th 2020

How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

How to Select Substrate for Planted AquariumsFretting over which substrate to add to your planted aquarium? You don’t have to. The good thing about substrate choice is that in most cases, you can’t go terribly wrong.That bein … read more >

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The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium Water

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 6th 2020

The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium Water

The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium WaterWant to know one of the best ways to keep your tropical fish healthy and happy for a long time? It’s simple. Maintain the right habitat for them.And for fish, that means making sure th … read more >

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