• 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 tim

  • 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, there

  • 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. Yo

  • 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, they re

  • 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 of

  • 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 aff

  • 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 seem

  • Tarantula Tank Setup: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide(Post)

    The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium If you’re looking to bring home a tarantula, you probably want to set up its habitat correctly, right? After all, you don’t want to look lik

  • Best Pet Frogs: Top Species, Setup, and Care Guide(Post)

    The Modern Amphibian Keeper: A Comprehensive Guide to Pet Frogs TL;DR: Pet Frog Care Essentials Beginner Species: Good starter frogs are the White's Tree Frog (arboreal/climber) and the Pacman Fr

  • 5 Common Leopard Gecko Mistakes(Post)

    The Physiological and Ecological Failures in Eublepharis macularius Husbandry: An Exhaustive Analysis of Critical Care Errors TL;DR: The "Too Long; Didn't Read" Cheat Sheet In a rush? Here is the "Cl

  • Bioactive(Page)

    Everything You Need to Know About Bioactive Terrariums There are about as many types of bioactive terrariums as there are people who maintain them. You can create these terrariums with different...

  • The Morph Craze: The Ethics of Breeding for Color vs. Health(Post)

    The Morph Craze: The Ethics of Breeding for Color vs. Health TL;DR: The Morph Craze – Is the Color Worth the Cost? The Investment Trap: Our hobby has transformed from a labor of love into a high-stak