May 18th 2022
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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!
Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile EnclosuresBioactive enclosures for reptiles and amphibians are super popular right now, and a lot of herp keepers are saying they’re what’s best for the animals. But does it really make a diffe
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May 12th 2022
Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors?
Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors?Photo courtesy of Jorge LujanEver wondered if you can grow strawberries indoors? Turns out, the answer is yes! In fact, despite what you may have heard, it's actually fairly easy to grow stra
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May 4th 2022
Reptiles to Get if You Want a Pet That's Active During the Day
Reptiles to Get if You Want a Pet That's Active During the DayWant a reptile that’s active during the day?A lot of exotic pets, including both reptiles and amphibians, tend to be nocturnal. And if you’re the kind of reptile k
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Apr 27th 2022
Who Knew there were So Many Kinds of Geckos?
Who Knew there were So Many Kinds of Geckos?Thinking about getting a lizard for a pet? You’ve got a lot of options. In fact, even within certain categories of lizards, there are many species and sub-types.For instance, there
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Apr 22nd 2022
What's the Deal with Mycorrhiza?
What's the Deal with Mycorrhiza?Have you heard about mycorrhizal fungus but didn’t really understand what its purpose was in indoor gardening or hydroponics? You’re not alone. New gardeners often know about plants’ needs for
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Apr 14th 2022
Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?
Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?Want an exotic pet but don’t have an exotic pet shop near you? Here’s some good news. In some cases, you can get an animal shipped to your door by ordering online.Of course, not all anim
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Apr 8th 2022
A Better Way to Gravel Vacuum a Fish Tank
A Better Way to Gravel Vacuum a Fish TankEver find yourself dreading the need to vacuum the gravel in your tropical fish tank? You know it needs to get done, but you just keep pushing it back on your to-do list?Good news. The
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Mar 30th 2022
Does It Matter What Food You Feed Your Fish?
Does It Matter What Food You Feed Your Fish?Photo by Juan Carlos Palau DíazFlakes, pellets, granules, freeze-dried, fresh—there are a lot of options for how to feed your fish. Confused? Don’t worry. Many fish can eat a variet
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Mar 24th 2022
How to Grow Herbal Tea
How to Grow Herbal TeaPhoto by CongerdesignThere are lots of reasons why people grow plants or pick up the indoor gardening hobby. One of the most fun reasons is to have stuff to eat or drink that you grew yourself.Many peopl
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Mar 17th 2022
Allergic to Dogs? Reptiles to Consider
Allergic to Dogs? Reptiles to ConsiderPhoto by CadavraDo you want an interactive pet but are allergic to dogs? You’re not alone. Lots of people who would love to have a dog suffer from pet allergies.Fortunately, there are oth
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Mar 10th 2022
Simple Vegetable Jar Hydroponics
Simple Vegetable Jar Hydroponics
Photo courtesy of Her 86m2
If you’re new to hydroponics, you may feel like it’s a complicated hobby to get into. And certainly, some people create fairly complex setups, but you don’t h
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Mar 3rd 2022
Fully Aquatic Amphibians
Fully Aquatic AmphibiansWhat do you think of when you hear the word “amphibian”? Usually, an animal that can live both on land and in water comes to mind, right?And for the most part, you’d be right. But did you know that the
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