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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!

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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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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Betta Bubble Nest: What It Means and What to Do

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 20th 2020

Betta Bubble Nest: What It Means and What to Do

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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Why Do Betta Fish Breathe Air? The Labyrinth Organ Explained

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 13th 2020

Why Do Betta Fish Breathe Air? The Labyrinth Organ Explained

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 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 6th 2020

How to Plant a Teacup Garden (Step-by-Step Guide)

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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Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 30th 2020

Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate Image courtesy of Aquarimax Pets Do you want a terrarium setup that looks more natural and beautiful, as well as being easy to maintain? Then a bioactive terrarium may … read more >

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Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 23rd 2020

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters Would you be surprised to know that the number one hobby for 2019 was gardening? Well, the good news is you’re not that much of a nerd for gardening. Gardeners are all age … read more >

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Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 16th 2020

Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters Image courtesy of Timofei Ryazanov You ever have one of those moments where you wish you could combine two of your favorite things to make something even better? Well, … read more >

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St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 9th 2020

St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020 Photo courtesy of Joshua Ness Want to know where you can find all kinds of exotic animals, from those commonly kept as pets to rare specimens? The T … read more >

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How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 2nd 2020

How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium Interested in setting up a bioactive terrarium but feeling held back by the cost involved? Then here’s some good news: you really don’t have to spend … read more >

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