Sep 9th 2021
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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!
How to Feed and Keep MealwormsPhoto by HermanIn a recent article, we’ve talked about the fact that you can feed insectivore exotic pets more than just crickets, though crickets are incredibly common feeder insects. You can ch
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Sep 2nd 2021
September Featured Fish: Barbs
September Featured Fish: BarbsAquarium Co-OpEvery month for many months now, we talk about a particular tropical fish on this blog. My hope is that getting familiar with the fish keeping options will help you make the best ch
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Aug 26th 2021
Are Crickets the Best Food for Insectivores?
Are Crickets the Best Food for Insectivores?Gary MyersIf you keep a lizard, you most likely feed it insects much of the time, and crickets are one of the most easily found and affordable options. They’re also palatable for mo
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Aug 19th 2021
Plant Aesthetics: Getting the Look You Want
Plant Aesthetics: Getting the Look You WantLUM3NPlants can really make a space look nicer. In addition to being a hobby, they also enhance the aesthetic of your home. And creating an aesthetic with plants isn’t just about dec
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Aug 12th 2021
August Featured Fish: Platies
August Featured Fish: PlatiesAqeWe’ve talked about a lot of beginner fish for tropical fish tanks, and platies (pronounced with a short “a”) are one that doesn’t get mentioned as much as others, but they are hardy live bearer
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Aug 5th 2021
How to Breed Crickets
How to Breed Cricketshttps://flic.kr/p/2m1fsafIn a previous blog post, I talked about how to care for feeder crickets,including a brief section on breeding crickets to feed to your exotic pet. Crickets are fairly easy to care
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Jul 29th 2021
Invertebrates: Spider Keeping Basics
Invertebrates: Spider Keeping BasicsSpiders are one of the easiest and least expensive exotic pets to keep. You only need a few supplies to get started with them, and their diet is simple. Here are the basics to know if you a
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Jul 23rd 2021
Corn Snakes: An Active and Easy to Care For Exotic Pet
Corn Snakes: An Active and Easy to Care For Exotic PetIf you’re new to the world of reptile keeping, you might want to take a look at corn snakes for your first pet snake. They are one of the easiest animals to care for and a
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Jul 15th 2021
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive Terrarium
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive TerrariumCreating a bioactive terrarium is about incorporating multiple forms of life in your animal’s habitat. Typically, that means having an enclosure where a reptil
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Jul 8th 2021
How to Care for Feeder Crickets
How to Care for Feeder CricketsMany exotic pets are insectivores and depend on feeder crickets for nutrition. Although you can feed many of these animals other insects, as well, feeder crickets are the most popular regular fo
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Jul 1st 2021
July Featured Fish: Rasboras
July Featured Fish: Rasboras
Rasboras are an excellent fish for beginner aquarists. In fact, they’re related to several other species of easy to care for fish, including danios, goldfish, and barbs.
If you haven’t hear
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Jun 24th 2021
Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?
Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?We talk a lot about reptiles, amphibians, and even fish on this blog, but we don’t cover invertebrates as often outside of occasional spider talks and articles about bioactive custodians.
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