General Aquarium Tips

It can be a challenge to get even the best housetrained pet to do their business outdoors on a bitterly cold, snowy day. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to encourage your pet to use outdoor bathroom areas and avoid indoor accidents all winter long. Why Pets May Avoid Outdoor Potty Time in Winter Understanding your pet's reluctance to use an outdoor bathroom area in winter can help you take steps to keep your pet comfortable. Both cats and dogs are sensitive to very cold temperatures, particularly if they do not have a heavier winter coat, and extreme cold...

Aquarium plants are a great addition to any tank for many reasons. The number one reason is that it provides a healthier environment for the aquariums inhabitants. Aquarium plants give your fish a natural food source, shelter, and most importantly help produce oxygen and absorb the carbon dioxide and ammonia that is generated from the fish. Ultimately, aquarium plants help complete a natural ecosystem within your tank allowing your fish to thrive and remain healthy.  With all of this in mind, you can imagine how important it is to keep your aquarium plants from dying. To keep your plants from...

Halloween is a season when it’s fun to be scared, but there is nothing fun about the serious dangers Halloween can present to pets. Being aware of Halloween pet dangers is essential to safeguard your furry, feathered, and scaled family members so everyone can enjoy the holiday safely and comfortably. Top Halloween Dangers for Pets Despite the fun, treats, and excitement associated with the holiday, there are surprising threats and hazards toward pets at Halloween. The most dangerous Halloween pet dangers include… Poison – Accidental poisonings are one of the top pet risks at Halloween. Most Halloween candies, including anything...

An aquarium can be a beautiful addition to your home, especially when it is a thriving, active ecosystem with different varieties of fish swimming peacefully together. If you aren't careful, however, the fish you add to your tank may end up fighting and killing one another, with large fish eating smaller ones, and the smallest fish hiding rather than exploring their environment. An aggressive tank is also a stressful one, and if the fish aren't living comfortably together, they can be subject to more illnesses because of their uncertain environment. So how can you find fish that live well together?...

Being a fish and pond owner is all about having the chance to relax and watch your fish enjoy its watery home. However, there is nothing more frustrating than skittish fish. Skittish fish will dart away at the first hint of movement or worse, perpetually stay in the shadows of the pond. This frustration is only compounded when you cannot figure out why your fish is constantly hiding. Below are some possibilities to consider that may help you figure out why your fish are suddenly shy and unresponsive. Pond fish are easily spooked when they are transplanted from one environment...