General Aquarium Tips

A new pet can be a wonderful companion and an exciting addition to your family, but it isn’t as easy as just bringing an animal into your home. It is essential to provide proper care to any pet, whether you adopt a cat or dog, a small animal like a rabbit, ferret, chinchilla, or guinea pig, or any type of reptile, fish, or bird. Why Proper Care Matters Different pets have different needs for diet, housing, daily activities, and more. Every pet needs a safe, secure environment, and proper veterinary care with suitable experience for the type of pet is...

A good aquarist knows that a properly maintained aquarium can be breathtaking. However, if not maintained properly, you will end up with an ugly fish tank and dead fish.Things you’ll want to avoid:● Overstocking Your Tank:  We all want a little variety to our aquarium, but don’t get carried away with too many fish. When overstocked, a fish tank will build up waste products such as ammonia and nitrites which are harmful to your fish in large amounts. These are caused by the byproducts of urine and feces your fish produce, as well as uneaten food rotting on the bottom...

As the world awakens from winter slumber, spring brings a burst of life, color, and energy. For pet owners, this season of renewal brings unique opportunities and challenges. In this blog, we'll explore a range of springtime pet care tips to ensure your furry companions enjoy the season safely and with vitality. From outdoor adventures to seasonal health considerations, let's embark on a journey of springtime pet care. Spring Cleaning for Pet Spaces: Dive into the season with a thorough spring cleaning of your pet's living spaces. From bedding to toys, make sure everything is fresh and clean. Explore pet-safe...

A pond can be a stunning backyard feature, especially with graceful fish gliding through the water, nibbling delicately at plants and even interacting with visitors. If your pond may freeze over in winter, however, which fish breeds can survive that cold snap? Fish Breeds for Winter Ponds While ponds in regions with only mildly cool winters can be filled with nearly any kind of fish without difficulty, areas that are subject to bitter cold, copious snow and thick ice have fewer options. That does not mean, however, that your cold weather pond can't be stocked with a variety of interesting...

Crates are essential gear for any pet, not just for cats and dogs, but also for ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and other small pets. Whether you use the crate strictly for trips to the vet or groomers, need it for long distance travel or use it daily for housebreaking, feeding, nighttime or other training, you want to be sure you have the right crate for your pet's size and comfort. But with so many sizes and styles, not to mention different crate features, how do you know which is best for your pet's needs? Size Matters Size is one of...