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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!

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Corn Snakes: An Active and Easy to Care For Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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How to Care for Feeder Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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July Featured Fish: Rasboras

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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. … read more >

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Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 17th 2021

Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?

Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?The majority of herp keepers keep their exotic pets in separate, solo terrariums. In fact, when you come into The Tye-Dyed Iguana in Fairview Heights, this is a setup you ma … read more >

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How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 9th 2021

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid VivariumIf you’ve dipped your toes into the world of bioactive herp keeping, then you’re probably aware that most tank custodians like to be kept in a moist environment with leaves and … read more >

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June Featured Fish: Glofish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 4th 2021

June Featured Fish: Glofish

June Featured Fish: GlofishWhat is a Glofish?Glofish are fluorescent fish that glow under blacklights or blue lights. When they glow, they display bright, vibrant colors. Their colors can also become more vibrant under bright … read more >

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Betta Peace Lily Tank

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 27th 2021

Betta Peace Lily Tank

Betta Peace Lily Tank MD Fish Tanks Betta fish are a favorite among fish keepers who want only a small tank rather than a large community aquarium. Not only are these fish happy to be the solo ruler of their domain, th … read more >

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What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 20th 2021

What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?

What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?You may have seen various aquarium lights available at the tropical fish store and wondered which lights, if any, your fish need. The answer depends upon whether you have live plants in your t … read more >

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May Featured Fish: Danios

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 13th 2021

May Featured Fish: Danios

May Featured Fish: DaniosThis month’s featured fish is a fairly popular sight in tropical fish tanks. Danios come in several different species, and they’re also one of the main types of fish modified to become Glofish. Danios … read more >

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Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 6th 2021

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love ReptilesMother’s day is coming up soon, and a lot of places are probably suggesting gifts for the occasion, but not all moms like the traditional gifts. If your mom is one who’d prefe … read more >

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