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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!

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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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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Best Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Freshwater Tank

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 10th 2020

Best Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Freshwater Tank

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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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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How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 13th 2020

How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums

How to Select Substrate for Planted AquariumsFretting over which substrate to add to your planted aquarium? You don’t have to. The good thing about substrate choice is that in most cases, you can’t go terribly wrong.That bein … 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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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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Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 9th 2020

Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?

Do I Need a High or Long Aquarium for Tropical Fish?Keeping fish seems like a pretty simple way to enjoy pets, right? For the most part, that’s true, but different fish do have different requirements, and some things that see … read more >

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Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 14th 2020

Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds

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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Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 30th 2020

Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish

Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish Are you looking for the perfect first fish for jumping into freshwater fishkeeping? If so, you may be interested in why the guppy is so popular. Here are five of the best things abo … read more >

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