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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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Choosing the Right Plants for Your Terrarium (By Species)

Posted by Tye-Dyed Iguana on Dec 4th 2025

Choosing the Right Plants for Your Terrarium (By Species)

Choosing the Right Plants for Your Terrarium: A Species-by-Species Guide TL;DR: The Quick & Dirty Guide to Bioactive Flora In a rush? Here’s the "cheat sheet" for building a living vivarium without killing your pl … read more >

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What To Consider Before Getting a Pet Frog

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 25th 2022

What To Consider Before Getting a Pet Frog

What To Consider Before Getting a Pet FrogThinking about getting a frog for a pet?Before you jump into frog ownership, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Frogs can seem like a pretty easy pet to take care of, but th … read more >

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Bioactive Tips for Arboreal Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 18th 2022

Bioactive Tips for Arboreal Reptiles and Amphibians

Bioactive Tips for Arboreal Reptiles and AmphibiansWant to create a bioactive setup for an exotic pet that loves to climb? It’s actually not all that different from any other bioactive setup, but there are a few tips that can … read more >

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Watch Out for These Bioactive Dangers

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 30th 2022

Watch Out for These Bioactive Dangers

Watch Out for These Bioactive DangersAre you considering a bioactive setup for your reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate? Bioactive enclosures are a popular choice for exotic pet keepers, and they can add enrichment to an anim … read more >

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Best Plants to Keep with Your Reptile or Amphibian

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 16th 2022

Best Plants to Keep with Your Reptile or Amphibian

Best Plants to Keep with Your Reptile or AmphibianWant to create a natural, bioactive setup for your reptile or amphibian, but don’t know which plants are suitable? No problem. It’s true that some plants are not safe for keep … read more >

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Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile Enclosures

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 18th 2022

Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile Enclosures

Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile EnclosuresBioactive enclosures for reptiles and amphibians are super popular right now, and a lot of herp keepers are saying they’re what’s best for the animals. But does it really make a diffe … read more >

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Is Your Bioactive Enclosure Cool Enough?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 23rd 2021

Is Your Bioactive Enclosure Cool Enough?

Is Your Bioactive Enclosure Cool Enough?Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969One of the great joys of keeping a reptile or amphibian is getting to decorate their enclosure—or, at least it is for many exotic pet keepers. If that’s not … read more >

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How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 9th 2021

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid VivariumIf you’ve dipped your toes into the world of bioactive herp keeping, then you’re probably aware that most tank custodians like to be kept in a moist environment with leaves and … 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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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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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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Live Plants in Reptile Enclosures: Easier Than You Think

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 28th 2021

Live Plants in Reptile Enclosures: Easier Than You Think

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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