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How to Feed and Keep Mealworms(Post)
How to Feed and Keep MealwormsPhoto by HermanIn a recent article, we’ve talked about the fact that you can feed insectivore exotic pets more than just crickets, though crickets are incredibly common ...
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How to Tell If Your Fish Are Happy (Signs to Watch For)(Post)
Are My Fish Happy?Fish can be harder to read than a pet like, say, a dog. Dogs run up to you and wag their tails when they’re happy. They respond to people in ways we tend to understand. Fish, howeve ...
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December Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach(Post)
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 e ...
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November Featured Fish: Kuhli Loach(Post)
November Featured Fish: Kuhli LoachPhoto by Catherine BulinksiThis month’s featured fish is the kuhli loach. You’ve probably seen kuhli loaches at your local exotic pet store or tropical fish store.
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3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening(Post)
There’s a good chance your child has almost no idea where their food comes from or the amount of work required to get it to their plate.It’s kind of shocking, isn’t it? That something so basic is a m ...
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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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Gardening Tips that Will Save You During an Apocalypse(Post)
Image from Mad Max: Fury Road copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.So you think you can just “start a garden” if an emergency scenario arises?Oh ho ho. Think again.If you have no experience, gard ...
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How to Pack Your Survival Gardening Bug-Out Bag(Post)
Let’s talk for a moment about survival gardening. This isn’t about a zombie apocalypse (unless that’s what you’re preparing for; in that case, you can still use this advice). But what happens if your ...
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Safe Treats for Reptiles and Amphibians(Post)
Safe Treats for Reptiles and AmphibiansWith the holidays around the corner, you may be thinking about special treats for your reptile or amphibian. After all, why shouldn’t they enjoy something a lit ...
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Why Won't My Tarantula Eat?(Post)
So you got a new tarantula, and everything was going fine for a while, but suddenly your exotic won’t eat anything you offer in its terrarium. What gives? Is your arachnid okay? Do you need to do s ...
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Do Fish Recognize Their Owners? Science Says Yes(Post)
Do My Fish Miss Me When I Leave the House?Fish are one of the least intelligent pets, right? Wrong.Fish are actually quite aware of their surroundings and can act excited or sad, much like other pets ...
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April Featured Fish: Goldfish(Post)
April Featured Fish: GoldfishThis month, let’s talk about goldfish. They’re an iconic pet fish. Many people have brought home a goldfish at some point in their lives, and there’s a good reason. These ...