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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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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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December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 3rd 2020

December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

December Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachLooking for an interesting freshwater fish for populating the bottom of your tank? Kuhli loaches are easy to find at most tropical fish stores, and they’re fairly easy to care for.Take a loo … read more >

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What's the Deal with Fish Food?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 26th 2020

What's the Deal with Fish Food?

What's the Deal with Fish Food?Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Palau DíazIf you’re new to tropical fishkeeping, you may feel a bit clueless about how to feed them. After all, not getting the right kind or quantity of food can b … read more >

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November Featured Fish: Molly

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 5th 2020

November Featured Fish: Molly

November Featured Fish: MollyMolly fish are good for both beginner freshwater fish keepers and advanced aquarists alike. They acclimate easily to water conditions and have a fairly laid back temperament, making them good for … read more >

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Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 26th 2020

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween In honor of Halloween coming up, I thought we’d take a look at some of the scariest fish known to humans. Most of these are not creatures you’d put in an aquarium at your house. They are … read more >

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Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 25th 2020

Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Featured Fish: Neon TetraLooking for a good fish for your community aquarium? The neon tetra is a commonly kept tropical fish, and it’s easy to keep for beginners. Here’s the basic information you need to know about why peopl … read more >

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Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 17th 2020

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums Have you ever wished your tropical fish had more space to swim around, but you don't have the money for a bigger aquarium right now? No problem. If you have a spare aquarium … read more >

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Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 10th 2020

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?Hate cleaning your aquarium? You’re not alone.Probably the least enjoyed aspect of having any exotic pet is cleanup duty, alas it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there are … read more >

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Aquatic Plants Have Temperature Needs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 3rd 2020

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature Needs

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature NeedsWhether you’re aquascaping just for the gardening hobby or you want to provide your tropical fish with a more natural environment, you need to consider the requirements for the plants. Jus … read more >

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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 27th 2020

How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition

How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian EditionLast week I talked about how to provide enrichment for reptiles. But reptiles aren’t the only exotic pets. Amphibians also benefit from mental stimulation and an interesting … read more >

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How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 13th 2020

How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

How to Select Substrate for Planted AquariumsFretting over which substrate to add to your planted aquarium? You don’t have to. The good thing about substrate choice is that in most cases, you can’t go terribly wrong.That bein … read more >

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