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How Much Hydroponic Solution Do I Need to Use?(Post)
If you’re growing a hydroponic garden, you of course need nutrient solution. Let’s assume that you already know that. What you may not know, however, is how much nutrient solution you need to use for
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EC Levels in Hydroponics: What You Need to Know(Post)
Managing electrical conductivity (or EC) levels is one of the fundamental skills required for running an efficient hydroponic setup. So what is EC level? Basically, any time you add fertilizer to y
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Safe Plants for Reptile Enclosures(Post)
Part of the fun in having a reptile for a pet is decorating their habitat, am I right? After all, many reptiles are better as display pets than interactive companions. For habitat décor, live plants l
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September Featured Fish: Barbs(Post)
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
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The Quick Guide to Perfect Aquarium Water(Post)
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,
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How to Prevent Pests in Your Grow Room (7 Methods)(Post)
What Can I Do to Prevent Pests in My Grow Room?One of the nice things about growing a hydroponic garden or other indoor garden is that you don’t have to worry too much about pests eating your plants.
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What Kids Need to Know about Exotic Pets(Post)
Photo courtsey of Cheryl DimofIs your kid begging for a frog, snake, or tortoise for a pet? How about a lizard, scoprion, or tarantula? Before they get too excited, there are some things they should k
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Can Tortoises and Turtles Feel Their Shell? (Yes)(Post)
Do Tortoises Like to Have Their Shell Scratched? Image courtesy of Albrecht Fietz We like to think of tortoise shells as armor, and they are. But it's not the same as a medieval knight wear
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Does Your Hydroponic Setup Need an Air Pump?(Post)
Are you a hydroponics beginner? If so, then this article is for you. When you’re starting out with hydroponic growing, it can be confusing knowing what to do. You may already understand th
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Where to Find Urban Farms in STL(Post)
Where to Find Urban Farms in STL In a previous blog post I talked about how aquaculture and hydroponics are bringing fresher food to urban areas. And I discussed how those technologies are provid
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Are You Overheating Your Reptile?(Post)
Are You Overheating Your Reptile?Tuatara photo by AmyHave you stopped to consider that you might be overheating your reptile? If your only actions toward keeping your reptile at the right temperature
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Keep Your Uromastyx Safe with the Right Substrate(Post)
Sometimes our exotic pets make poor decisions. It’s understandable; we don’t always make the best choices for ourselves either. Fortunately, it’s often easier to control your lizard’s environment than