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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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Are Betta Fish Smart? What Their Intelligence Really Means

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 11th 2022

Are Betta Fish Smart? What Their Intelligence Really Means

Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?Thinking about getting a betta fish? You’re not alone. Betta fish are one of the most popular tropical fish to keep. In fact, they come in second place only to goldfish.What is it about these fis … read more >

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Betta Community Tank: Best Tankmates and Setup Guide

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 28th 2022

Betta Community Tank: Best Tankmates and Setup Guide

How to Build a Betta Community TankDo you keep your betta alone? You don’t have to. Common advice is that betta fish should be kept in a solo aquarium, and it’s true that you can do so easily with no adverse effects to the fi … read more >

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Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 23rd 2022

Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?

Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?Are you a beginner at aquascaping? No worries. Everybody starts somewhere.But you may be wondering how hard it is to get into this aquarium hobby and whether it’s worth it. The truth is that aquascap … read more >

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Best Color Enhancing Fish Food: Does It Actually Work?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 25th 2022

Best Color Enhancing Fish Food: Does It Actually Work?

Does Food Really Make a Difference with Fish Color?When perusing the fish food aisles at your local tropical fish store, you may have noticed that some of the foods claim to enhance the coloring of your fish. Have you ever wo … read more >

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How to Vacuum a Fish Tank: Gravel Siphon Tips That Work

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2022

How to Vacuum a Fish Tank: Gravel Siphon Tips That Work

A Better Way to Gravel Vacuum a Fish TankEver find yourself dreading the need to vacuum the gravel in your tropical fish tank? You know it needs to get done, but you just keep pushing it back on your to-do list?Good news. The … read more >

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Does It Matter What Food You Feed Your Fish?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 30th 2022

Does It Matter What Food You Feed Your Fish?

Does It Matter What Food You Feed Your Fish?Photo by Juan Carlos Palau DíazFlakes, pellets, granules, freeze-dried, fresh—there are a lot of options for how to feed your fish. Confused? Don’t worry. Many fish can eat a variet … read more >

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Fully Aquatic Amphibians

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 3rd 2022

Fully Aquatic Amphibians

Fully Aquatic AmphibiansWhat do you think of when you hear the word “amphibian”? Usually, an animal that can live both on land and in water comes to mind, right?And for the most part, you’d be right. But did you know that the … read more >

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How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish Keeping

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 24th 2022

How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish Keeping

How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish KeepingPhoto by Hung DieselAre you on the fence about whether or not to get a fish? Worried that you may not want to put in the effort?No worries. There’s an easy way to find out before … read more >

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Helpful Tips for Keeping Aquarium Shrimp

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 20th 2022

Helpful Tips for Keeping Aquarium Shrimp

Helpful Tips for Keeping Aquarium ShrimpPhoto by Jörg MöllerThinking about getting shrimp for the first time? Or maybe you’ve had shrimp before but can’t seem to keep them alive?No worries. Shrimp aren’t actually that difficu … read more >

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Shrimp, Snails, and Crabs: Alternatives to Aquarium Fish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 13th 2022

Shrimp, Snails, and Crabs: Alternatives to Aquarium Fish

Shrimp, Snails, and Crabs: Alternatives to Aquarium FishPhoto courtesy of Dirk SchumacherEver wonder what exotic pets you can put in an aquarium instead of fish? Or even with your fish? There’s no rule that a tropical aquariu … read more >

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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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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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