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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!

How Not to Be a Keeper When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 15th 2018

How Not to Be a Keeper When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet

Most parents are familiar with the persistence of a child who wants a pet. They just won’t let the topic go. But maybe you’re not up for a pet yourself. And that’s fine.It just means that if you want to indulge your kid’s des … read more >

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Garden Maintenance for Lazy Growers (Or Those Who Are Short on Time)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 8th 2018

Garden Maintenance for Lazy Growers (Or Those Who Are Short on Time)

Photo courtesy of Avi Naim Most of the time, gardening is like going to work. The more you show up, the more you succeed. But nobody wants their growing hobby to become like a job they’re chained to. The good news is you … read more >

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How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 1st 2018

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero IdeasImage courtesy of MonikaCan you imagine a person without a name? They’d be incomplete. And your new snake ownership also feels incomplete if you don’t give your snake a na … read more >

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Do My Plants Need Added Beneficial Bacteria?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 25th 2018

Do My Plants Need Added Beneficial Bacteria?

Maybe you’ve heard about beneficial bacteria. And maybe you’re wondering if it’s really necessary for your garden. It’s understandable that you might be skeptical. After all, you’ve been growing without adding bacteria this w … read more >

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The Most Palatable Edible Insects

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 18th 2018

The Most Palatable Edible Insects

Photo courtesy of Christoph MeinersmannDid you know that beetles are the most commonly eaten insect around the world? It’s true.But that doesn’t mean that beetles are where you should start if you’re new to the idea of entomo … read more >

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3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 11th 2018

3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening

There’s a good chance your child has almost no idea where their food comes from or the amount of work required to get it to their plate.It’s kind of shocking, isn’t it? That something so basic is a mystery to so many people. … read more >

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What You Really Want in a Tarantula Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 4th 2018

What You Really Want in a Tarantula Terrarium

Photo courtesy of Steve RobertsWhat better time to talk about spiders than October. Halloween is around the corner, and no pet makes a better Halloween party guest than a big, hairy tarantula. Despite some people thinkin … read more >

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A Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 27th 2018

A Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden

Did you know that plants also have a sweet tooth? It’s pretty fascinating to think about, isn’t it? If you’re like most new gardeners, you probably had no idea that plants crave sugar--and you probably don’t know why they do … read more >

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How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 24th 2018

How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Photo courtesy of Holger Langmaier Every seasoned reptile keeper knows that feeding live insects is healthier than canned. We’re not going to debate that here. But sometimes you need an alternative. Either you’re shor … read more >

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Plants that Thrive in a Hard Water Aquarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 13th 2018

Plants that Thrive in a Hard Water Aquarium

Photo courtesy of DornenwolfYou’ve probably had a shower before at a place that had hard water. It leaves your skin feeling dry and isn’t ideal. But if your house has a hard water supply, and you’re using that water for your … read more >

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Wait! You Mean I Can Clean and Reuse Substrate?

Sep 6th 2018

Wait! You Mean I Can Clean and Reuse Substrate?

What do you think of when you think about substrate for your exotic pet? Most likely, you picture loose material like gravel, sand, or wood chips. Or maybe tiles come to mind.But did you know there’s actually another option? … read more >

5 Trees You Can Grow Inside

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 30th 2018

5 Trees You Can Grow Inside

Photo courtesy of Cynthia PhoungWho likes wordplay in their article titles? Unfortunately, no, this article is not for those of you who aspire to be like Bran Stark. It’s about growing indoor trees. But you can pretend t … read more >

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