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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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Cutest Exotic Pet Vids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 25th 2021

Cutest Exotic Pet Vids

Cutest Exotic Pet Vids Think exotic pets can’t be as cute as dogs or cats? You’d be mistaken. Check out the cutest exotic pet videos I found on YouTube.Sulcata tortoise befriends puppies Sulcata tortoises are the giant … read more >

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What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 18th 2021

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is OverweightAnimals kept in captivity are more likely to be overweight than their wild counterparts, and that extra weight isn’t always good for their health and wellbeing. You can oft … read more >

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March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 11th 2021

March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

March Featured Fish: Cory CatfishPhoto courtesy of Daniel McDermottThis month’s featured fish is the cory catfish, also known as corydora or just the cory. Cory catfish is a genus that includes over one hundred individual cor … read more >

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What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 8th 2021

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?In a previous article, I talked about bioactive setups for invertebrates. You can find that article here. One of the reasons bioactive terrariums are beneficial for arachnids in particular is tha … read more >

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What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 25th 2021

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic PetSometimes we think we’re ready for the joint fun and responsibility of taking care of a reptile, amphibian, or other exotic pet. Things happen, though. Life changes, and som … read more >

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How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 18th 2021

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup Photo courtesy of SerpaDesign One of the most common reasons that reptile and amphibian keepers give for not creating a bioactive setup for their exotic pets is that it’s expensive … read more >

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February Featured Fish: Cichlids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 11th 2021

February Featured Fish: Cichlids

February Featured Fish: CichlidsPhoto courtesy of Cichlid BrosThis month’s featured fish is not just one species; it’s actually a family of fish. Cichlids are very commonly kept aquarium fish, and the family offers a lot of v … read more >

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Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 4th 2021

Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?

Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?So you’ve probably heard about bioactive setups for reptiles and amphibians, and you know that having a naturalistic environment can provide enrichment and health benefits t … read more >

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Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 28th 2021

Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?

Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?Have you been holding out on starting a bioactive terrarium? Maybe you know all the benefits going bioactive has for your exotic pet, but you’ve never grown … read more >

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These Isopods are So Cute!

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 22nd 2021

These Isopods are So Cute!

These Isopods are So Cute!Photo courtesy of SerpaDesignIf you keep a bioactive terrarium, then you may be looking for ways to make your setup more interesting. There are lots of options, like adding vivarium backgrounds, new … read more >

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January Featured Fish: Angelfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 14th 2021

January Featured Fish: Angelfish

January Featured Fish: AngelfishLooking for a first fish or maybe a new fish for an aquarium you already have? Angelfish are a good choice for beginners and up, as well as for community tanks.If you’re not familiar with angel … read more >

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What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 7th 2021

What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich

What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich Last week I wrote about how to know if your fish is infected with ich. In that article, I discussed how ich is quite contagious and can easily affect an entire aquarium. I … read more >

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