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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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How to get Your Dart Frog to Call

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 18th 2020

How to get Your Dart Frog to Call

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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How to Persuade Your Fish to Like You

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 11th 2020

How to Persuade Your Fish to Like You

How to Persuade Your Fish to Like You Photo courtesy of Narcis Ciocan Although mammals like dogs and cats are the pets most known for their sociable natures, anyone with an exotic pet knows that these animals do l … read more >

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Do You Need to Feed Microfauna?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 4th 2020

Do You Need to Feed Microfauna?

Do You Need to Feed Microfauna? Photo courtesy of Hans Braxmeier There are two answers to the question, “Do you need to feed microfauna?” The first answer is, well, no, you don’t have to. They’ll probably survive. Bu … read more >

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Is it Okay to Have Mushrooms in My Bioactive Terrarium?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 28th 2020

Is it Okay to Have Mushrooms in My Bioactive Terrarium?

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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Fish That Eat Mosquitoes (And How to Keep Them Healthy Outside)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 14th 2020

Fish That Eat Mosquitoes (And How to Keep Them Healthy Outside)

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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How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 7th 2020

How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank

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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How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 16th 2020

How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium?

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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Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 26th 2020

Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?)

Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?) Photo courtesy of Irina Kukuts Do you want more variety in your fish tank? That’s part of the enjoyment of keeping freshw … read more >

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Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 19th 2020

Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference?

Peaceful Betta vs. Fighting Betta — What's the Difference? Image courtesy of Ryan McGuire WARNING: Images of beautiful betta fish shown within. You may want to buy all varieties after seeing this. If you’ve bee … read more >

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