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Why Do Betta Fish Breathe Air? The Labyrinth Organ Explained(Post)
Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air? Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish.
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Best Ways to Boost Indoor Flowering Plant Growth(Post)
Are you struggling with growth and yield for flowering plants inside your home? Many of the common flowering vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, tomatoes, and peppers, can thrive indoors in a hydrop
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Legless Lizard vs Snake: How to Tell the Difference(Post)
Really? A Legless Lizard is Not a Snake? The European legless lizard is a somewhat misunderstood exotic pet. After all, what else is there to separate a snake from a lizard if not a lack of legs?
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6 Surprising Facts About Succulents(Post)
6 Things You Might Not Know about Succulents Even if You Already Own OnePhoto courtesy of Milada VigerovaSucculents are super popular right now, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fairly hardy and easy
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Sulcata Tortoise Enclosure: How Much Space?(Post)
Sulcata Tortoises Need a Lot of Room — Moving Our Male Sulcata to His New Enclosure In case you didn’t see it on our Facebook page recently, the team at the Tye-dyed Iguana just moved our male su
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Why Is My Tortoise Aggressive? Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them(Post)
Photo by Magdalena Kula MancheeTortoises make pretty cute pets. I mean, have you watched these guys eat? But they can also get pretty aggressive and territorial, like a lot of animals. In general, how
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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms(Post)
Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms Photo courtesy of Sarah Harding Last week we looked at the differences between isopods and millipedes. Both arthropods can make good bioactive t
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Reptile Brumation: What It Is and What to Expect(Post)
Brumation probably isn’t a word you hear often in association with your exotic pet, or ever really, unless you’re a herp expert. You may not be aware that some reptiles go through a winter sleep. It’s
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How to Reuse Soil in Your Indoor Garden (Season After Season)(Post)
Photo courtesy of rawpixelContainer gardening is pretty easy to make work. You can keep potted plants or make raised garden beds to help isolate the area where you’ll be growing and better control the
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How to Use Coco Coir for Plants: Mix Ratios and Tips(Post)
Photo by Patrick PerkinsIf you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you already know what coco coir is. And if you don’t, head on over to our beginner article on types of growing media to find ou
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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, there
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How to Get Rid of Gnats in a Bioactive Terrarium(Post)
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive TerrariumCreating a bioactive terrarium is about incorporating multiple forms of life in your animal’s habitat. Typically, that means having an