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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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 … read more >

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 >