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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!

Top 5 Indoor Plant Diseases to Watch Out For

Posted by Diedra Black on Mar 3rd 2017

Top 5 Indoor Plant Diseases to Watch Out For

When it comes to growing plants indoors, you have a lot more control over environmental factors than plants grown outside. Because of that, it is less likely that your plants will succumb to bacteria, viruses, or fungus insid … read more >

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Cleaning Your Reptile's Cage

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 24th 2017

Cleaning Your Reptile's Cage

The horror! It’s that time again—time to clean your reptile’s cage. It’s funky. It’s full of habitat décor, and your exotic pet is not too happy about being temporarily removed from its home. But despite all those obstacles, … read more >

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How to Prune Flowering Plants

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 16th 2017

How to Prune Flowering Plants

Cutting parts off your plant can seem counterintuitive when what you want is for them to grow. But if you are growing flowering plants, especially those that yield a harvest like tomatoes or peppers, then pruning is an essent … read more >

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Selecting the Right Reptile Habitat Décor

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 9th 2017

Selecting the Right Reptile Habitat Décor

At first glance this may sound like some kind of exotic pet interior design piece. But that’s not what it’s about. We’re not going to tell you what would look best in creating a reptile habitat for display because that is … read more >

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Maintaining Proper pH Balance for Your Plants

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 2nd 2017

Maintaining Proper pH Balance for Your Plants

Maybe it sounds like a lot of work to maintain a proper pH balance for your plants. After all, you already check fertilizers for nutrient levels, check humidity in your grow room, adjust lighting, and maintain appropriate … read more >

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Tips for Breeding Your Own Feeder Insects

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 26th 2017

Tips for Breeding Your Own Feeder Insects

Many pet reptiles eat a diet that includes insects. Among the common exotic pets that enjoy an insect diet are bearded dragons, geckos, and chameleons. Most of these pets require the majority of their food to be live, not … read more >

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Pre-made Compost Tea vs Making Your Own

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 19th 2017

Pre-made Compost Tea vs Making Your Own

Compost tea is a mild fertilizer than promotes the growth of beneficial microbes in your growing medium and on foliage. It does not have the higher levels of nutrients that more potent fertilizers have. But it is an excell … read more >

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Why Your Reptile Needs Extra Calcium

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 13th 2017

Why Your Reptile Needs Extra Calcium

If you’re already a herp owner, you probably find yourself sprinkling calcium powder on crickets, cockroaches, or veggies every so often. Do you ever occasionally wonder if it’s really necessary? Well, it is. And this arti … read more >

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Choosing a Guano Fertilizer

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 5th 2017

Choosing a Guano Fertilizer

Does it really matter what kind of fertilizer you use for your indoor plants? After all, they all provide the same primary nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. But the truth is that many synthetic fertilizers la … read more >

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Top 5 Misconceptions About Keeping a Tortoise

Posted by Diedra Black on Dec 29th 2016

Top 5 Misconceptions About Keeping a Tortoise

What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. The term “tortoise” refers to the land dwelling, non-aquatic turtles. Here’s what you need to know about … read more >

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Benefits of Bone Meal and Blood Meal for Plants

Posted by Diedra Black on Dec 23rd 2016

Benefits of Bone Meal and Blood Meal for Plants

Blood and bone sounds more like a Halloween theme than a topic related to indoor gardening. But natural compounds like blood meal and bone meal contain organic components that spur plant growth. They are great sources of o … read more >

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How Much UV Light Does Your Reptile Really Need?

Posted by Diedra Black on Dec 15th 2016

How Much UV Light Does Your Reptile Really Need?

One of the essentials to taking care of a reptile pet is making sure it gets adequate lighting. In nature, reptiles follow sleep-wake cycles that give them exactly what they need from the sun. However, when they live in ca … read more >

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