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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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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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Aquarium Plants for Beginners (Easy Growth Guide)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 16th 2020

Aquarium Plants for Beginners (Easy Growth Guide)

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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Best Lighting for Bioactive Terrariums: What Actually Works

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 25th 2020

Best Lighting for Bioactive Terrariums: What Actually Works

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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Do Dart Frogs Make Noise? Calls, Volume, and What It Means

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 18th 2020

Do Dart Frogs Make Noise? Calls, Volume, and What It Means

How to get Your Dart Frog to Call Did you know that different species of frogs have unique calls? And if you keep frogs, you can actually encourage them to call. It can be a fun way to interact with your amphibians, prov … read more >

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Mushrooms in a Bioactive Terrarium: Good or Bad?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 28th 2020

Mushrooms in a Bioactive Terrarium: Good or Bad?

Is it Okay to Have Mushrooms in My Bioactive Terrarium? So you started a bioactive terrarium, and everything was going great. Until now… Suddenly you have mushrooms growing out of the soil in your tank. Is that okay? D … read more >

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Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 21st 2020

Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback

Dart Frog Tadpoles Piggyback Things have been pretty serious lately with pandemic news and elections coming up. So this article is just for fun and not for thinking too much. Did you know that poison dart frogs carry the … read more >

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Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 14th 2020

Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Fish That Eat Mosquitoes (And How to Keep Them Healthy Outside) Photo courtesy of Mohamed Nuzrath I’m ready to enjoy the warmer weather, but I hate dealing with mosquitoes. Don’t you? It seems like no matter what you … read more >

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Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 7th 2020

Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but most semi-aquatic tanks have … read more >

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So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 22nd 2020

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require? You may have heard that bioactive terrariums require very little maintenance once they are established, and that is true. That being said, there’s no such thing as a tru … read more >

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When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 16th 2020

When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?

How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium? Photo courtesy of Kei Rothblack Raising tadpoles is tricky business. After a few weeks to months of fully aquatic life, they reach a point in their … read more >

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Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 2nd 2020

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if there’s anything you should ch … read more >

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