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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!

February Featured Fish: Cichlids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 11th 2021

February Featured Fish: Cichlids

February Featured Fish: CichlidsPhoto courtesy of Cichlid BrosThis month’s featured fish is not just one species; it’s actually a family of fish. Cichlids are very commonly kept aquarium fish, and the family offers a lot of v … read more >

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January Featured Fish: Angelfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 14th 2021

January Featured Fish: Angelfish

January Featured Fish: AngelfishLooking for a first fish or maybe a new fish for an aquarium you already have? Angelfish are a good choice for beginners and up, as well as for community tanks.If you’re not familiar with angel … read more >

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What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 7th 2021

What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich

What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich Last week I wrote about how to know if your fish is infected with ich. In that article, I discussed how ich is quite contagious and can easily affect an entire aquarium. I … read more >

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What is Ich and What Does It Do to Tropical Fish?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 31st 2020

What is Ich and What Does It Do to Tropical Fish?

What is Ich and What Does It Do to Tropical Fish?Photo courtesy of James PickettIch is a disease that can affect tropical fish—even those that you buy from an exotic pet store. This disease is also known as white spot disease … read more >

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December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 3rd 2020

December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach

December Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachLooking for an interesting freshwater fish for populating the bottom of your tank? Kuhli loaches are easy to find at most tropical fish stores, and they’re fairly easy to care for.Take a loo … read more >

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What's the Deal with Fish Food?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 26th 2020

What's the Deal with Fish Food?

What's the Deal with Fish Food?Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Palau DíazIf you’re new to tropical fishkeeping, you may feel a bit clueless about how to feed them. After all, not getting the right kind or quantity of food can b … read more >

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Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 26th 2020

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween

Scary Featured Fish for Halloween In honor of Halloween coming up, I thought we’d take a look at some of the scariest fish known to humans. Most of these are not creatures you’d put in an aquarium at your house. They are … read more >

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How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween Terror

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 8th 2020

How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween Terror

How to Turn Your Terrarium into a Halloween TerrorWant to get your exotic pet into the spirit for Halloween? Why not—people dress up their dogs and bunnies in costumes, after all. And snakes, lizards, and tarantulas are a nat … read more >

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Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 25th 2020

Featured Fish: Neon Tetra

Featured Fish: Neon TetraLooking for a good fish for your community aquarium? The neon tetra is a commonly kept tropical fish, and it’s easy to keep for beginners. Here’s the basic information you need to know about why peopl … read more >

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Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 17th 2020

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums

Learn to Build a Fish Bridge Between Aquariums Have you ever wished your tropical fish had more space to swim around, but you don't have the money for a bigger aquarium right now? No problem. If you have a spare aquarium … read more >

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Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 10th 2020

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?

Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?Hate cleaning your aquarium? You’re not alone.Probably the least enjoyed aspect of having any exotic pet is cleanup duty, alas it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there are … read more >

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Aquatic Plants Have Temperature Needs

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 3rd 2020

Aquatic Plants Have Temperature 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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