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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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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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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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Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 20th 2020

Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy

Reptiles Aren't Just for Looking At: How to Keep Your Exotic Pet HappyDo you ever have one of those moments where you and your lizard are just staring at each other through terrarium glass? Yeah, so in most cases you can’t ta … 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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The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium Water

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 6th 2020

The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium Water

The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium WaterWant to know one of the best ways to keep your tropical fish healthy and happy for a long time? It’s simple. Maintain the right habitat for them.And for fish, that means making sure th … 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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How to Grow Thriving Aquarium Plants, Even If You're a Beginner

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 16th 2020

How to Grow Thriving Aquarium Plants, Even If You're a Beginner

How to Grow Thriving Aquarium Plants, Even If You're a BeginnerPhoto courtesy of IrinaWhether you keep tropical fish or not, aquascaping is a form of gardening that can be easy and help you save on space, if that’s a concern. … read more >

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Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 9th 2020

Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?

Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?Keeping fish seems like a pretty simple way to enjoy pets, right? For the most part, that’s true, but different fish do have different requirements, and some things that see … read more >

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Why You Need to Keep Water Levels Low in the Bioactive Drainage Layer

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 2nd 2020

Why You Need to Keep Water Levels Low in the Bioactive Drainage Layer

Why You Need to Keep Water Levels Low in the Bioactive Drainage LayerMaybe you’ve heard that you need to have a “false bottom” or drainage layer in your bioactive terrarium, and that’s true. But what you may not realize is th … read more >

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The Surprisingly Easy Solution to Lighting in a Bioactive Setup

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 25th 2020

The Surprisingly Easy Solution to Lighting in a Bioactive Setup

The Surprisingly Easy Solution to Lighting in a Bioactive SetupSo you’ve got a bioactive setup, and you’re ready to let your plants and exotic pets live together in harmony. There’s just one hitch: in separate gardens and hab … read more >

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