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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!

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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Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 28th 2021

Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?

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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These Isopods are So Cute!

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 22nd 2021

These Isopods are So Cute!

These Isopods are So Cute!Photo courtesy of SerpaDesignIf you keep a bioactive terrarium, then you may be looking for ways to make your setup more interesting. There are lots of options, like adding vivarium backgrounds, new … read more >

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What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 17th 2020

What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic Pets

What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic PetsPeople may be traveling less these days, but circumstances may still come up where you have the opportunity to get away for a while. When that happe … read more >

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Gardening with Exotic Pets: What to Plant

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 19th 2020

Gardening with Exotic Pets: What to Plant

Gardening with Exotic Pets: What to PlantLast week I covered which plants it’s best to keep out of reptile and amphibian enclosures because of toxicity that can lead to health problems in your herp. This week, I’m going to of … read more >

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Toxic Plants to Avoid in Bioactive Enclosures

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 12th 2020

Toxic Plants to Avoid in Bioactive Enclosures

Toxic Plants to Avoid in Bioactive EnclosuresOne of the best things about creating a bioactive enclosure is combining herp keeping with a beautiful indoor garden. Both you and your exotic pet get the benefits of some greenery … read more >

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Bromeliads Are Great for Frogs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 29th 2020

Bromeliads Are Great for Frogs

Bromeliads Are Great for Frogs Do you enjoy both exotic pet keeping and indoor gardening? You can combine your two interests by keeping frogs and bromeliads. Creating naturalistic habitats that combine live plants and … read more >

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Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily Prevented

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 1st 2020

Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily Prevented

Impaction in Reptiles is a Serious Health Issue That's Easily PreventedYou know that feeling when you’ve just had a really good poop? Yeah, well your reptile needs that, too.When your exotic pet, however, experiences impactio … 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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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 Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank Odors

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 30th 2020

How to Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank Odors

How to Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank OdorsGot a smelly vivarium? It can certainly leave you scratching your head since bioactive setups are supposed to mimic a more natural setup and kind of “clean themselves.”And … read more >

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A Simple Bioactive Maintenance Routine

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 26th 2020

A Simple Bioactive Maintenance Routine

A Simple Bioactive Maintenance RoutineYou may be looking at this title and thinking: “Bioactive maintenance routine? But I thought a bioactive terrarium took care of itself.”And that’s true, but only partially.Having a bioact … read more >

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