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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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Tips for Breeding Your Own Feeder Insects(Post)
Many pet reptiles eat a diet that includes insects. Among the common exotic pets that enjoy an insect diet are bearded dragons, geckos, and chameleons. Most of these pets require the majority of th ...
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December Featured Fish: Swordtail(Post)
December Featured Fish: SwordtailPhoto by Valentin HintikkaEvery month this year, we’ve featured a different tropical fish and talked about some of its features and care requirements. This month’s fi ...
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June Featured Fish: Glofish(Post)
June Featured Fish: GlofishWhat is a Glofish?Glofish are fluorescent fish that glow under blacklights or blue lights. When they glow, they display bright, vibrant colors. Their colors can also become ...
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Are Betta Fish Smart? What Their Intelligence Really Means(Post)
Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?Thinking about getting a betta fish? You’re not alone. Betta fish are one of the most popular tropical fish to keep. In fact, they come in second place only to goldfish.
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Bioactive 101: What It Is and Why Your Reptile Needs It(Post)
Bioactive 101: What It Is and Why Your Reptile Needs It TL;DR: The "Too Long; Didn't Read" Summary What is Bioactive? It’s not just a cage with dirt; it’s a living, breathing micro-ecos ...
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Top 5 Mistakes People Make Getting an Exotic Pet(Post)
If you’re thinking about getting an exotic pet for your family, you may first want to do a little homework. Many families rush into getting an animal without considering all the details. Take a loo ...
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Salmonella and Reptiles: Real Risk or Overblown?(Post)
Fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea--these can be the effects of picking up a salmonella infection from your exotic pet. And symptoms can last up to a week. So, how common is it to contract salmone ...
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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 t ...
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How to Make Aerated Guano Tea(Post)
You’re probably already aware of the basic ways you can use bat guano fertilizer for your indoor gardening. Combine the fertilizer with water to apply, or mix it directly into your potting soil. Bu ...
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Tadpole vs. Frog Diet: What Changes After Metamorphosis(Post)
Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets? Not sure what an appropriate diet is for your frog at various stages of its life? That’s understandable; amphibians can be c ...
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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition(Post)
How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian EditionLast week I talked about how to provide enrichment for reptiles. But reptiles aren’t the only exotic pets. Amphibians also benefit from mental stim ...