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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!

Should You Keep Your Aquatic Turtle Outdoors?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 14th 2017

Should You Keep Your Aquatic Turtle Outdoors?

Are you thinking about getting an aquatic turtle to keep in an outdoor pond? If so, you should consider what your reasons are for wanting your turtle outside. Creating an outdoor habitat that improves your turtles quality of … read more >

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8 Reasons Gardening Is for Everyone

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 7th 2017

8 Reasons Gardening Is for Everyone

If you’ve seen the movie Secret Window with Johnny Depp, then you know that gardening can be quite stress relieving. At least, Depp’s character, Mort Rainey, seems a lot happier with his little garden at the end. But stress r … read more >

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Safe Practices for Transporting Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 30th 2017

Safe Practices for Transporting Exotic Pets

Are you thinking about taking your herp with you over the holidays? Or maybe you just need to get it to a vet without hassle. You’ll be happy to know that the tips listed here work even if you’ve never transported your exotic … read more >

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What You Need to Know about Micronutrients for Your Indoor Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 24th 2017

What You Need to Know about Micronutrients for Your Indoor Garden

There must be a reason why some hydroponic growers get better yields than others. That is, if both growers have the same system, the same plants, and the same fertilizer schedule, why does one grower walk away with more to sh … read more >

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Safe Plants for Decorating Reptile Enclosures

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 16th 2017

Safe Plants for Decorating Reptile Enclosures

Part of the fun in having a reptile for a pet is decorating their habitat, am I right? After all, many reptiles are better as display pets than interactive companions. For habitat décor, live plants look way better than the f … read more >

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Top 4 Plants for Purifying Indoor Air

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 9th 2017

Top 4 Plants for Purifying Indoor Air

Hey all you indoor gardeners and hydroponics aficionados. Do you ever wonder what new plants to try out? As long as you’re cultivating indoors, you might as well nurture a few plants that will give some love back to you. Any … read more >

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Snake Adaptations that Prove They're the Coolest Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 2nd 2017

Snake Adaptations that Prove They're the Coolest Pet

Reptiles and amphibians are all pretty awesome pets. They’re certainly more unexpected than a dog or cat. And they have a huge range of features that make them fun to watch and exhibit. Take a look at some of the adapta … read more >

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What to Know about Electrical Conductivity Level in Hydroponics

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 27th 2017

What to Know about Electrical Conductivity Level in Hydroponics

Managing electrical conductivity (or EC) levels is one of the fundamental skills required for running an efficient hydroponic setup. So what is EC level? Basically, any time you add fertilizer to your reservoir, you are ad … read more >

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4 Unhealthy Behaviors to Watch for From Your Beardie

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 19th 2017

4 Unhealthy Behaviors to Watch for From Your Beardie

Bearded dragons are one of the easiest reptile pets to take care of, and because they tolerate handling, they’re one of the most enjoyable reptiles to interact with. But being the friendly lizard isn’t just good for providing … read more >

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How Much Hydroponic Solution Do I Need to Use?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 12th 2017

How Much Hydroponic Solution Do I Need to Use?

If you’re growing a hydroponic garden, you of course need nutrient solution. Let’s assume that you already know that. What you may not know, however, is how much nutrient solution you need to use for your indoor garden. It de … read more >

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Everything You Want to Know about Reptile Brumation

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 5th 2017

Everything You Want to Know about Reptile Brumation

Brumation probably isn’t a word you hear often in association with your exotic pet, or ever really, unless you’re a herp expert. You may not be aware that some reptiles go through a winter sleep. It’s similar to the hibernati … read more >

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Don't Forget to Flush...Your Growing Media

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 28th 2017

Don't Forget to Flush...Your Growing Media

So maybe you’ve heard of flushing growing media and wonder whether it’s necessary for your hydroponic setup. Water is already constantly flowing through it, right? But growing in hydroponics means using fertilizers that are a … read more >

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