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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!

Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 20th 2018

Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true that many animals’ waste can … read more >

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An Aquascape Guide for Turtle Tanks

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 12th 2018

An Aquascape Guide for Turtle Tanks

We talked recently about adding indoor plants to your herp’s terrarium. That’s one way to combine gardening and pet enrichment. Another is aquascaping. Aquascaping is basically just indoor gardening done underwater.You a … read more >

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Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 5th 2018

Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium. Gardening in your pet’s tank, however, is going to tak … read more >

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How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 28th 2018

How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard

Did you know that you probably already have a host of reptiles and amphibians in your yard? Yep. You just have to know where to look for them. You can even make your backyard a popular spot for herping (finding amphibians … read more >

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Looking for a New Gardening Hobby? Try Aquascaping

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 22nd 2018

Looking for a New Gardening Hobby? Try Aquascaping

Feel like you have no time for gardening? That’s understandable. If you’re like most people, your schedule limits the amount of time you have for hobbies. Fortunately, there’s a solution if you really have an urge … read more >

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Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 14th 2018

Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids

Photo courtesy of Jamie Johannsen Think exotic pets and kids don’t mix? Think again. You may be surprised to know that many amphibians and reptiles actually make great family pets. It’s not your fault if you dismisse … read more >

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3 Tips for Hard-to-Grow Plants

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 7th 2018

3 Tips for Hard-to-Grow Plants

Have you noticed that some plants are just harder to grow than others? Maybe you consider yourself a decent indoor gardener, and you’ve kept dozens or even hundreds of plants alive. But most of us at some point encou … read more >

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What Do I Need to Take Home My Scorpion?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 31st 2018

What Do I Need to Take Home My Scorpion?

Ready to take home a new scorpion pet? Don’t be too nervous. Scorpions are fairly easy to care for. The first thing to know before ever buying a scorpion, though, is that they are not pets to be handled. You should not … read more >

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Does My Hydroponic Setup Need an Air Pump?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 24th 2018

Does My Hydroponic Setup Need an Air Pump?

Are you a hydroponics beginner? If so, then this article is for you. When you’re starting out with hydroponic growing, it can be confusing knowing what to do. You may already understand that the nutrient reservoir … read more >

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Are Night Lights for Invertebrates Really a Thing?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 17th 2018

Are Night Lights for Invertebrates Really a Thing?

Scorpions “are usually quite maligned and persecuted against” because of their creepy appearance, according to Professor Bryan Fry of University of Queensland. But if you own or are thinking about owning a scorpion as a pe … read more >

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Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 10th 2018

Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?

Did you know that you can drown your plants? It’s true. And it’s not the same as just overwatering a potted plant. When you overwater a plant, you risk issues like mold and root rot. When you drown your plant, it quite … read more >

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What Lizard Owners Need to Know about Metabolic Bone Disease

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 3rd 2018

What Lizard Owners Need to Know about Metabolic Bone Disease

Photo courtsey of Mike AixklusivPicture this. You’ve had your pet lizard for a while and everything seems fine. You notice that its legs look a little funny, but you figure it’s nothing to worry about. Then, eventually, … read more >

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