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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!

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 22nd 2020

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require? You may have heard that bioactive terrariums require very little maintenance once they are established, and that is true. That being said, there’s no such thing as a tru … read more >

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How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 16th 2020

How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium?

How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium? Photo courtesy of Kei Rothblack Raising tadpoles is tricky business. After a few weeks to months of fully aquatic life, they reach a point in their … read more >

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Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2020

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic Right now, there are a lot of things people used to do for fun that we can’t really do at the moment. Things like bowling, roller skating at a rink, going to the t … read more >

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Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 2nd 2020

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if there’s anything you should ch … read more >

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Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 26th 2020

Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?)

Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?) Photo courtesy of Irina Kukuts Do you want more variety in your fish tank? That’s part of the enjoyment of keeping freshw … read more >

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Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 19th 2020

Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference?

Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference? Image courtesy of Ryan McGuire WARNING: Images of beautiful betta fish shown within. You may want to buy all varieties after seeing this. If you’ve bee … read more >

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Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 12th 2020

Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020 Image courtesy of Magyarország I know, summer sneaks up before you realize it. You’ve still got lots of school-year responsibilities to attend to, like making sure … read more >

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Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 5th 2020

Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?

Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets? Not sure what an appropriate diet is for your frog at various stages of its life? That’s understandable; amphibians can be confusing that way. If yo … read more >

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Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 27th 2020

Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?

Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food? Image courtesy of Liam Edwards Several well-known exotic pet brands have come out with gel food for omnivores and carnivores. It’s packaged food with balanced nutrition. But just … read more >

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Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 20th 2020

Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing

Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing Last week I explored the interesting ability of betta fish to breathe surface air with a specialized set of labyrinth organs. Want to know why … read more >

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Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 13th 2020

Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?

Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air? Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish. But don’t worry. Most o … read more >

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How to Plant a Teacup Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 6th 2020

How to Plant a Teacup Garden

How to Plant a Teacup Garden Photo courtesy of Ivo Raeber Tired of all the same old boring planters available at garden shops? You can make your own unique planters by creating a teacup garden. With a few simple tools, … read more >

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