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Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool(Post)
Growing plants with rockwool is like cooking a new food. You don’t have to follow a recipe, but you’ll most likely get better results if you do.Of course, many people think they don’t need to do prel ...
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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Signs, Causes, Cure(Post)
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: The Silent Threat and How to Prevent It TL;DR: Executive Summary Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is the most common preventable pathology in captive reptiles. It is ...
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Why Your Aquarium Plants Need Trace Elements(Post)
One of the big advantages of growing plants in a fish aquarium is that the fish and plants each provide each other with health necessities.The fish waste contains nutrients plants can use to grow.But ...
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So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?(Post)
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, ther ...
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4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets(Post)
Photo by David ClodeAre you a night person?Many exotic pets are most active during the night. And that can make them seem boring to those who use the dark for sleeping.But if you’re up during that ti ...
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Why Tap Water Hurts Hydroponics (and What to Use Instead)(Post)
Photo by Jong MarshesOkay so, if you’ve ever had a potted houseplant, most of us just add a bit of tap water and the occasional fertilizer to keep those things going, right? Simple. So it makes sense ...
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Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?(Post)
Growing a hydroponic garden is a lot like keeping your body healthy. It needs water and nutrients. And there are both good bacteria (that you want to get in) and bad bacteria (that you want to keep o ...
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When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?(Post)
How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium? Photo courtesy of Kei Rothblack Raising tadpoles is tricky business. After a few weeks to months of fully aquatic life, t ...
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Can You Grow Perennial Vegetables Hydroponically?(Post)
Photo courtesy of FoodieFactorAnxious for spring to arrive so you can start the vegetable garden?You really don’t have to wait.A hydroponic garden is the perfect place to grow perennial vegetables. Y ...
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Best Exotic Pets for Small Spaces & Nano Terrariums(Post)
Short on Space? Best Exotic Pets for a Nano Terrarium Photo courtesy of David Clode Not everyone has a lot of space to devote to exotic pet keeping. And that can be a no-go for some types o ...
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Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds(Post)
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 see ...
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How to Treat Ich in Fish: Causes, Symptoms, and Cures(Post)
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 af ...