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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!

Aquarium Plant Temperature: What Each Species Needs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 3rd 2020

Aquarium Plant Temperature: What Each Species Needs

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature NeedsWhether you’re aquascaping just for the gardening hobby or you want to provide your tropical fish with a more natural environment, you need to consider the requirements for the plants. Jus … 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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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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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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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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Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2020

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic

Gardening, the Hobby That's Still Good During a Pandemic Right now, there are a lot of things people used to do for fun that we can’t really do at the moment. Things like bowling, roller skating at a rink, going to the t … read more >

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Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 30th 2020

Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate Image courtesy of Aquarimax Pets Do you want a terrarium setup that looks more natural and beautiful, as well as being easy to maintain? Then a bioactive terrarium may … read more >

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Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 23rd 2020

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters Would you be surprised to know that the number one hobby for 2019 was gardening? Well, the good news is you’re not that much of a nerd for gardening. Gardeners are all age … read more >

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How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 16th 2019

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium How to build a Natural Vivarium (From Scratch)! By Reptiliatus We’re getting a lot more interest at the Tye-Dyed Iguana regarding living vivariums, or bioactive terrariums. And w … read more >

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Where to Find Urban Farms in STL

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 26th 2019

Where to Find Urban Farms in STL

Where to Find Urban Farms in STL In a previous blog post I talked about how aquaculture and hydroponics are bringing fresher food to urban areas. And I discussed how those technologies are providing opportunities for mor … read more >

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How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 11th 2019

How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

If you’ve read our article on getting a few tiny janitors for your bioactive terrarium, you may be wondering what you can do to keep a steady supply of isopods around. We’ve got you covered. Take a look at how yo … read more >

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