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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!

Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 12th 2018

Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?

Growing a hydroponic garden is a lot like keeping your body healthy. It needs water and nutrients. And there are both good bacteria (that you want to get in) and bad bacteria (that you want to keep out).Some indoor gardeners, … read more >

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Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 5th 2018

Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why

Most people think of ball pythons as the beginner snake. They’re the exotic pet you buy when you’ve never owned a reptile before. It makes sense. Ball pythons are docile and easy to care for. If you think these snakes, howeve … read more >

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Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 29th 2018

Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool

Growing plants with rockwool is like cooking a new food. You don’t have to follow a recipe, but you’ll most likely get better results if you do.Of course, many people think they don’t need to do preliminary research or follow … read more >

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Troubleshooting Your Beardie's Diet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 22nd 2018

Troubleshooting Your Beardie's Diet

Finicky bearded dragons can be a problem for exotic pet owners. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be an issue once you understand the usual reasons why your lizard is not eating properly. That’s what you’ll learn in this quic … read more >

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Help Your Plants Get Big With a Tiny Micro Greenhouse

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 15th 2018

Help Your Plants Get Big With a Tiny Micro Greenhouse

One of the biggest challenges of indoor gardening is simply finding the space in your home for all the things you want to grow plus their equipment. A great strategy for making the most of your space is separating plants into … read more >

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How to Raise Mealworms Without Grossing Out House Guests

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 8th 2018

How to Raise Mealworms Without Grossing Out House Guests

Let’s start with the basics. Why would you want to raise mealworms? Well, if you own exotic pets, creepy crawlies like mealworms become pretty commonplace sights in your home.Most lizard owners simply buy mealworms and other … read more >

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Flushing Growing Media Vs. 'Spoon-Feeding' Your Indoor Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 1st 2018

Flushing Growing Media Vs. 'Spoon-Feeding' Your Indoor Garden

If you’re like most indoor gardeners, you’re constantly looking for the way to get the best results, the biggest plants, and the highest yields. And you probably already know that a lot of that boils down to getting the right … read more >

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What to Do If Your Pet Tarantula Bites

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 22nd 2018

What to Do If Your Pet Tarantula Bites

Oh no! Your tarantula bit you. What should you do? The first thing to do is calm down and realize that you’re not going to die...most likely. The truth is that for the majority of people, a tarantula bite is no more danger … read more >

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Are Venus Flytraps Safe for Homes with Kids?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 15th 2018

Are Venus Flytraps Safe for Homes with Kids?

Despite the impression you might get from the movie Little Shop of Horrors, Venus flytraps are not particularly dangerous plants. They are among the few carnivorous plants, though, so it’s expected that people may have … read more >

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Tarantula 101: What to Know Before Buying a Spider

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 8th 2018

Tarantula 101: What to Know Before Buying a Spider

If you think that tarantulas are difficult pets, then you may be surprised to learn that many varieties are actually quite docile and easy to care for. In fact, even self-proclaimed arachnophobes have turned coats an … read more >

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3 Medicinal Herbs You Can Legally Grow at Home

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 2nd 2018

3 Medicinal Herbs You Can Legally Grow at Home

No, this article isn’t a cover for that other “medicinal herb”, though it’s becoming legal in an increasing number of areas. What we’re talking about here are some fairly common plants that you can grow in a simple herb garde … read more >

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7 Best Reptiles and Amphibians for Apartments

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 26th 2018

7 Best Reptiles and Amphibians for Apartments

Would you like to get an exotic pet but don’t have the space for a large terrarium? Then you’ll be happy to know that many reptiles and amphibians require little space, and some don’t even need lighting or basking areas, maki … read more >

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