Oct 14th 2021
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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!
Small Fish Tank Aquarium Design IdeasPhoto by Christy HammerLast week on The Tye-Dyed Iguana blog, we featured the ember tetra fish, which is one of the smallest tropical fish in the aquarium hobby. You can check out informat
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Oct 7th 2021
October Featured Fish: Ember Tetra
October Featured Fish: Ember TetraPhoto by Peter MaguireWant an eye-catching fish that is easy to take care of? The ember tetra is a fish species that is growing in popularity for just those reasons. It’s also quite small, so
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Sep 2nd 2021
September Featured Fish: Barbs
September Featured Fish: BarbsAquarium Co-OpEvery month for many months now, we talk about a particular tropical fish on this blog. My hope is that getting familiar with the fish keeping options will help you make the best ch
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Aug 12th 2021
August Featured Fish: Platies
August Featured Fish: PlatiesAqeWe’ve talked about a lot of beginner fish for tropical fish tanks, and platies (pronounced with a short “a”) are one that doesn’t get mentioned as much as others, but they are hardy live bearer
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Jul 2nd 2021
July Featured Fish: Rasboras
July Featured Fish: Rasboras
Rasboras are an excellent fish for beginner aquarists. In fact, they’re related to several other species of easy to care for fish, including danios, goldfish, and barbs.
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Jun 4th 2021
June Featured Fish: Glofish
June Featured Fish: GlofishWhat is a Glofish?Glofish are fluorescent fish that glow under blacklights or blue lights. When they glow, they display bright, vibrant colors. Their colors can also become more vibrant under bright
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May 27th 2021
Betta Peace Lily Tank
Betta Peace Lily Tank
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Betta fish are a favorite among fish keepers who want only a small tank rather than a large community aquarium. Not only are these fish happy to be the solo ruler of their domain, th
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May 20th 2021
What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?
What Kind of Lights Do Fish Need?You may have seen various aquarium lights available at the tropical fish store and wondered which lights, if any, your fish need. The answer depends upon whether you have live plants in your t
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May 13th 2021
May Featured Fish: Danios
May Featured Fish: DaniosThis month’s featured fish is a fairly popular sight in tropical fish tanks. Danios come in several different species, and they’re also one of the main types of fish modified to become Glofish. Danios
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Apr 8th 2021
April Featured Fish: Goldfish
April Featured Fish: GoldfishThis month, let’s talk about goldfish. They’re an iconic pet fish. Many people have brought home a goldfish at some point in their lives, and there’s a good reason. These freshwater fish tend to b
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Apr 2nd 2021
Are My Fish Happy?
Are My Fish Happy?Fish can be harder to read than a pet like, say, a dog. Dogs run up to you and wag their tails when they’re happy. They respond to people in ways we tend to understand. Fish, however, don’t really smile or w
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Mar 11th 2021
March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish
March Featured Fish: Cory CatfishPhoto courtesy of Daniel McDermottThis month’s featured fish is the cory catfish, also known as corydora or just the cory. Cory catfish is a genus that includes over one hundred individual cor
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