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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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December Featured Fish: Swordtail

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 2nd 2021

December Featured Fish: Swordtail

December Featured Fish: SwordtailPhoto by Valentin HintikkaEvery month this year, we’ve featured a different tropical fish and talked about some of its features and care requirements. This month’s fish is the swordtail.Swordt … read more >

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What to Know When You Bring Home a New Houseplant

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 24th 2021

What to Know When You Bring Home a New Houseplant

What to Know When You Bring Home a New HouseplantAre you a beginner at indoor gardening? Or maybe you’ve had houseplants for years but still feel like you’re missing something about how to keep them thriving. Don’t worry. I’v … read more >

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Legless Lizard vs Snake: How to Tell the Difference

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 18th 2021

Legless Lizard vs Snake: How to Tell the Difference

Really? A Legless Lizard is Not a Snake? The European legless lizard is a somewhat misunderstood exotic pet. After all, what else is there to separate a snake from a lizard if not a lack of legs? Quite a few things, it t … read more >

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How to Train a Houseplant

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 11th 2021

How to Train a Houseplant

How to Train a HouseplantPhoto by Bloom and GrowGrowing houseplants or an indoor garden may seem like a boring hobby to some. After all, the plants just kind of sit there in their pots or hydroponic containers, right? Well, t … read more >

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November Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 4th 2021

November Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

November Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachPhoto by Catherine BulinksiThis month’s featured fish is the kuhli loach. You’ve probably seen kuhli loaches at your local exotic pet store or tropical fish store. They’re fairly common fish … read more >

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Witches, Warts, Frogs, and Toads: Amphibian Myths

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 28th 2021

Witches, Warts, Frogs, and Toads: Amphibian Myths

Witches, Warts, Frogs, and Toads: Amphibian MythsPhoto by Victoria BorodinovaHalloween is coming up soon, and you’ll likely see a few warty witches over the weekend. And that brings to mind a few amphibian myths that have pop … read more >

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How to Make Your Plants Part of the Halloween Decorations

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 21st 2021

How to Make Your Plants Part of the Halloween Decorations

How to Make Your Plants Part of the Halloween DecorationsPhoto by Garden Answer HighlightsHalloween is coming up soon, and spooky decorating is part of the fun for many people. If you’re a plant lover, you can incorporate Hal … read more >

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Small Aquarium Design Ideas: Plants, Layouts, and Themes

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 14th 2021

Small Aquarium Design Ideas: Plants, Layouts, and Themes

Small Fish Tank Aquarium Design IdeasPhoto by Christy HammerLast week on The Tye-Dyed Iguana blog, we featured the ember tetra fish, which is one of the smallest tropical fish in the aquarium hobby. You can check out informat … read more >

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October Featured Fish: Ember Tetra

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 7th 2021

October Featured Fish: Ember Tetra

October Featured Fish: Ember TetraPhoto by Peter MaguireWant an eye-catching fish that is easy to take care of? The ember tetra is a fish species that is growing in popularity for just those reasons. It’s also quite small, so … read more >

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Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to Consider

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 30th 2021

Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to Consider

Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to ConsiderPhoto courtesy of Jessica LuciaWe’ve done several articles recently on The Tyed-Dyed Iguana blog regarding feeder insects and which ones are the most convenient to keep around t … read more >

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You Can Feed Your Insectivore Lots of Things

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 23rd 2021

You Can Feed Your Insectivore Lots of Things

You Can Feed Your Insectivore Lots of ThingsPhoto courtesy of Clint’s ReptilesWe’ve recently covered a couple of other feeder insects here on The Tye-Dyed Iguana blog, including our articles:How to Feed and Keep MealwormsHow … read more >

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Dubia Roach Care: Housing, Feeding, and Colony Tips

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 16th 2021

Dubia Roach Care: Housing, Feeding, and Colony Tips

How to Feed and Keep Dubia RoachesPhoto by GoHerpingContinuing in our series on feeder insects for insectivores, have you considered feeding your reptile or amphibian dubia roaches? They’re a great source of nutrition for you … read more >

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