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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!

Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 21st 2020

Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback

Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback Things have been pretty serious lately with pandemic news and elections coming up. So this article is just for fun and not for thinking too much. Did you know that poison dart frogs carry the … read more >

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Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 14th 2020

Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Fish That Eat Mosquitoes (And How to Keep Them Healthy Outside) Photo courtesy of Mohamed Nuzrath I’m ready to enjoy the warmer weather, but I hate dealing with mosquitoes. Don’t you? It seems like no matter what you … read more >

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Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 7th 2020

Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but most semi-aquatic tanks have … read more >

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Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 30th 2020

Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish

Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish Are you looking for the perfect first fish for jumping into freshwater fishkeeping? If so, you may be interested in why the guppy is so popular. Here are five of the best things abo … read more >

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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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When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 16th 2020

When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?

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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Betta Fish Compatible With Other Fish? A Realistic Guide

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 26th 2020

Betta Fish Compatible With Other Fish? A Realistic Guide

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: Key Differences

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 19th 2020

Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta: Key Differences

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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Tadpole vs. Frog Diet: What Changes After Metamorphosis

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 5th 2020

Tadpole vs. Frog Diet: What Changes After Metamorphosis

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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