Recent Posts

Blog

Blog Main Image

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!

Do My Fish Miss Me When I Leave the House?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 9th 2022

Do My Fish Miss Me When I Leave the House?

Do My Fish Miss Me When I Leave the House?Fish are one of the least intelligent pets, right? Wrong.Fish are actually quite aware of their surroundings and can act excited or sad, much like other pets.But do they feel things? … read more >
Recent Tags:
tropical fish
Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 11th 2022

Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?

Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?Thinking about getting a betta fish? You’re not alone. Betta fish are one of the most popular tropical fish to keep. In fact, they come in second place only to goldfish.What is it about these fis … read more >
Recent Tags:
tropical fish aquascaping
How to Build a Betta Community Tank

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 28th 2022

How to Build a Betta Community Tank

How to Build a Betta Community TankDo you keep your betta alone? You don’t have to. Common advice is that betta fish should be kept in a solo aquarium, and it’s true that you can do so easily with no adverse effects to the fi … read more >
Recent Tags:
tropical fish aquascaping
Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 23rd 2022

Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?

Is Aquascaping Hard to Do?Are you a beginner at aquascaping? No worries. Everybody starts somewhere.But you may be wondering how hard it is to get into this aquarium hobby and whether it’s worth it. The truth is that aquascap … read more >
Recent Tags:
tropical fish aquascaping
December Featured Fish: Swordtail

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 2nd 2021

December Featured Fish: Swordtail

December Featured Fish: SwordtailPhoto by Valentin HintikkaEvery month this year, we’ve featured a different tropical fish and talked about some of its features and care requirements. This month’s fish is the swordtail.Swordt … read more >
Recent Tags:
tropical fish aquascaping
November Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 4th 2021

November Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

November Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachPhoto by Catherine BulinksiThis month’s featured fish is the kuhli loach. You’ve probably seen kuhli loaches at your local exotic pet store or tropical fish store. They’re fairly common fish … read more >
Recent Tags:
aquascaping tropical fish