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Best Algae Eater Fish for a Clean Freshwater Tank(Post)
Which Aquatic Species Help Keep the Tank Clean from Algae?Hate cleaning your aquarium? You’re not alone.Probably the least enjoyed aspect of having any exotic pet is cleanup duty, alas it’s a necessit
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How to Be Cool at a Reptile Show(Post)
Going to reptile and amphibian shows is one of the best parts of being a herp enthusiast. You get to see all the animals, and you can hang out with other people who share your interest.You may have no
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Best Plants for Turtle Tanks: Safe Species and Setup Tips(Post)
We talked recently about adding indoor plants to your herp’s terrarium. That’s one way to combine gardening and pet enrichment. Another is aquascaping. Aquascaping is basically just indoor gardening d
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Tarantula Terrarium Setup: Substrate, Hides, and Size(Post)
Photo courtesy of Steve RobertsWhat better time to talk about spiders than October. Halloween is around the corner, and no pet makes a better Halloween party guest than a big, hairy tarantula. Despite
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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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How to Select Substrate for Planted Aquariums(Post)
How to Select Substrate for Planted AquariumsFretting over which substrate to add to your planted aquarium? You don’t have to. The good thing about substrate choice is that in most cases, you can’t go
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Reptile UV Light Requirements: Which Species Need What(Post)
One of the essentials to taking care of a reptile pet is making sure it gets adequate lighting. In nature, reptiles follow sleep-wake cycles that give them exactly what they need from the sun. Howev
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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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Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?(Post)
Did you know that you can drown your plants? It’s true. And it’s not the same as just overwatering a potted plant. When you overwater a plant, you risk issues like mold and root rot. When you dr
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Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids(Post)
Photo courtesy of Jamie Johannsen Think exotic pets and kids don’t mix? Think again. You may be surprised to know that many amphibians and reptiles actually make great family pets. It’s not your f
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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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Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why(Post)
Most people think of ball pythons as the beginner snake. They’re the exotic pet you buy when you’ve never owned a reptile before. It makes sense. Ball pythons are docile and easy to care for. If you t