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Back to TopAQUARIUM BASICS
- Acclimation Procedures
- Aquarium Plants & Carbon Dioxide
- Aquarium Setup Shopping List
- Aquarium Setup: Beginners Guide
- Aquarium Stocking Tips - How Do I Choose My Fish?
- Aquarium Water Testing & Tank Maintenance
- Best Beginner Freshwater Fish
- Best Beginner Saltwater Fish
- Brackish Aquarium Basics
- Cold Water Aquariums
- Deciding on your first fish?
- DIY Aquarium Decor Ideas
- Essential Nutrients for the Planted Aquarium
- Explaining the Nitrogen Cycle
- Fish Behavior
- Fishless Tank Cycling (Infographic)
- Freshwater Aquarium Basics
- Freshwater Community Tank
- How Much Aquarium Substrate Do I Need?
- How Much Does That Aquarium Cost?
- Live Aquarium Plant Tips
- Planted Aquarium Supplies & Care
- Reef Aquarium Basics
- Saltwater Aquarium Basics
- Starting a New Aquarium
- Tank Files: 120 Gal. Reef Setup
- Tank Files: Nano Reef Setup
- Types of Fish Food
DISEASES, MEDICATION & TREATMENTS
- Active Ingredients: Part 1, Anti-Bacterial
- Active Ingredients: Part 2, Anti-Parasitic
- Active Ingredients: Part 3, Multifunction
- Common Fish Diseases
- Dip Treatments For Fish & Corals
- Ich: What is it & what to do about it?
- Quarantine Tanks
AQUARIUM EQUIPMENT
- Air Pumps
- Aquarium Chillers
- Aquarium Filter Maintenance
- Aquarium Lighting Glossary
- Canister Aquarium Filter Basics
- Choosing an Aquarium Filter (infographic)
- Diatom Aquarium Filter Basics
- Fish Tank Heaters
- Fluidized Bed Aquarium Filter Basics
- Fluorescent Aquarium Lighting Basics
- Incandescent Aquarium Lighting Basics
- Internal Aquarium Filter Basics
- LED Aquarium Lighting Basics
- Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Basics
- Modular Aquarium Filter Basics
- Power Aquarium Filter Basics
- Refugium Aquarium Filter Basics
- Sponge Aquarium Filter Basics
- Undergravel Aquarium Filter Basics
- Using Ozone in the Home Aquarium
- Wet/Dry and Sump Aquarium Filter Basics
- What is a Protein Skimmer
- What is the Best Aquarium Filter (infographic)
- What Size Aquarium Stand Do I Need?
- What Size Glass Aquarium Canopy Do I Need?
SALTWATER
- An Intro to Coral Fragging
AQUARIUM PROBLEMS & TROUBLESHOOTING
- Aquarist First Aid - Assembling An Aquarium Medical Kit
- Aquarium Slime: What is it & what to do about it?
- Diatom Algae & "New Tank Syndrome"
- Dipping Plants to Eliminate Snails
- How to Get Rid of Algae
- How to Move Your Aquarium
- Saltwater Algae & Nuisance Animals
- Why is My Aquarium Water Cloudy?
- Common Weights & Measurements (infographic)
POND EQUIPMENT
- Understanding and Calculating Head Pressure
Aquarium Livestock Articles
Back to TopGENERAL REQUIREMENTS & COMPATIBILITY
- Acceptable Plants For Bettas
- African Cichlid Compatibility Chart
- African Cichlid Origin & Temperament
- Coral Requirements & Difficulty Chart
- Freshwater & Brackish Fish Compatibility Chart
- Marine Animal Compatibility Chart
- Plant Care Requirements Chart
FRESHWATER
- African Cichlids - Lake Malawi & Lake Victoria
- African Cichlids - Lake Tanganyika
- Angelfish for Freshwater Aquariums
- Arowanas
- Axolotls
- Barb
- Betta
- Betta Care Guide (Infographic)
- Bichirs
- Claw Frogs
- Discus
- Fiddler Crabs
- Gobies for Brackish & Freshwater Aquariums
- Goldfish
- Goldfish Growth Chart
- Gouramis & Anabantids
- Guppies, Swordtails, Platies & Other Livebearers
- Headstanders
- Killifish
- Knifefish
- Loaches
- Mudskipper
- Oriental Weatherfish
- Oscars
- Pleco Feeding Guide
- Plecos
- Puffers for Brackish and Freshwater Aquariums
- Rainbowfish
- Sharks for Freshwater Aquariums
- Tetras, Danios & Rasboras
SALTWATER
- An Intro to Coral Fragging
- Angels for Saltwater Aquariums
- Anglers and Frogfish
- Anthias
- Aquarium Lobsters
- Aquarium Shrimp
- Basslets
- Blennies
- Blue Ring Octopus
- Boxfish, Cowfish & Trunkfish
- Butterflyfish & Bannerfish
- Cardinalfish
- Clownfish
- Clownfish & Anemone Preference
- Crabs
- Crocea Clams
- Cuttlefish and Octopus
- Damsels & Chromis
- Derasa Clams
- Dottybacks
- Fairy & Flasher Wrasses
- Feather Dusters for the Home Aquarium
- Filefish
- Goatfish
- Gobies
- Groupers
- Hamlets
- Hawkfish
- Hermit Crabs
- Jawfish
- Lionfish & Scorpionfish
- Live Rock Basics
- Live Rock Curing Procedures
- Live Sponges in the Home Aquarium
- Mantis Shrimp
- Marine Eel
- Maxima Clams
- Oysters & Scallops for the Home Aquarium
- Pistol Shrimp
- Pufferfish
- Rabbitfish & Foxfaces
- Sea Anemones
- Sea Apples & Sea Cucumbers
- Sea Slugs & Nudibranchs
- Sea Urchins
- Seahorses and Pipefish
- Sharks for Saltwater Aquariums
- Squamosa Clams
- Squirrelfish & Soldierfish
- Starfish for the Home Aquarium
- Stingrays for Saltwater Aquariums
- Sweetlips and Grunts
- Tangs & Surgeonfish
- Triggerfish
- Tunicates & Sea Squirts
- Wrasses - Active Swimmers
- Wrasses - Fish-Only Aquariums
- Wrasses - Peaceful Community
AQUARIUM BASICS
- Best Beginner Freshwater Fish
- Best Beginner Saltwater Fish
- Deciding on your first fish?
- Fishless Tank Cycling (Infographic)
- Tank Files: 120 Gal. Reef Setup
- Tank Files: Nano Reef Setup
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- Top 3 Best Classroom Pets
Bird Articles
Back to TopSPECIES CARE GUIDES
- African Grey
- Black Headed Nuns
- Brown Throated Conure
- Canaries
- Cardinals
- Cherry Head Conures
- Cockatiels
- Cordon Bleu Finch
- European Goldfinch
- Finches
- Gouldian Finch
- Lovebirds
- Myna
- Palm Cockatoo
- Parakeet
- Parrot Facts
- Parrotlets
- Red Sided Eclectus
- Ringneck Dove
- Senegal Parrots
- Sun Conures
- Zebra Finch
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
- Airborne Hazards
- Bird Health
- Egg Laying
- How Birds Digest Seeds
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
- Psittacosis
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- Basic Bird Care
- Choosing Proper Lighting for Birds
- Parrot Diet
- Photoperiod Importance
TRAINING
- Bird Training
Cat Articles
Back to TopBREED PROFILES
- "Teacup" Dogs and Cats
- Abyssinian
- American Shorthair
- Birman
- Burmese
- Exotic
- Maine Coon
- Oriental
- Persian
- Russian Blue
- Scottish Fold
- Siamese
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- All About Catnip
- Are You Ready to Adopt a Cat?
- Getting a New Kitten
- Halloween Pet Safety Tips
- Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats
- Pet Ownership & Shelter Statistics (infographic)
- What To Do If You Find Kittens in Your Yard
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
- Arthritis in Pets
- Cats and Plants
- Declawing Your Cat
- Ear Infections & Ear Mites
- Feline Obesity
- Flea Treatment Plan for Pets
- Getting Rid of Fleas on Your cat
- Hairballs
- Hand-raising Orphaned Kittens
- Happy & Healthy Pets for the Holidays
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
- Protecting Pets in Winter Weather (infographic)
- Should you neuter your cat
- Toxic Holiday Plants (infographic)
TRAINING
- Cat Training
- Introducing Dogs & Cats
Dog Articles
Back to TopBREED PROFILES
- "Teacup" Dogs and Cats
- American Pitbull Terrier
- Beagle
- Boxer
- Dachshund
- German Shepherd (aka Alsatian)
- Golden Retrievers
- How to Choose the Right Dog
- Labrador Retrievers
- Yorkshire Terrier
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- 5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog (infographic)
- Bring Your Pup Along! (infographic)
- Choosing Dog Treats, Chews and Bones
- Easy Peanut Butter Treats Recipe
- Grooming & Bathing Basics for Dogs
- Halloween Pet Safety Tips
- Pet Ownership & Shelter Statistics (infographic)
- Picking the Perfect Collar, Harness & Halter
- What you need to know about Puppy Mills
TRAINING
- 5 Tips to Ease Pet Anxiety when the Kids go Back to School
- Crate Training 101 (infographic)
- Crate Training Your Dog
- Introducing Dogs & Cats
- Positive Reinforcement - Training Basics
- Tips for Trick or Treating With Your Pets
- Training to Reduce Excessive Barking in Dogs
- Winter Potty Training Tips for Dogs (infographic)
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
- Arthritis in Pets
- Build a Better Diet for Your Pets
- Canine Blood Donation: Dogs Can Save Lives Too (infographic)
- Chocolate Toxicity & Dogs
- Choosing the perfect dog bowl (infographic)
- Dangerous Foods for Dogs (infographic)
- Dog Dental Care
- Ear Infections & Ear Mites
- Fireworks Safety Tips for Pets (infographic)
- Flea & Tick Prevention & Treatment for Dogs
- Flea Treatment Plan for Pets
- Happy & Healthy Pets for the Holidays
- Heartworm Prevention
- Heat Stroke in Dogs
- Helping your dogs skin irritation
- Hip Dysplasia
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
- Protecting Pets in Winter Weather (infographic)
- Rabies: What You Need to Know
- Should I neuter my dog
- The Dangers of Parvovirus
- Toxic Holiday Plants (infographic)
Pond Articles
Back to TopGENERAL SETUP & CARE
- Getting Rid of Pond Algae
- Limnology
- Pond & Water Garden Installation & Maintenance Guide
- Pond Tips
- Pond Winterization
- Spring Pond Maintenance
SPECIES CARE GUIDES
- Golden Orfe
- Koi
- Pond Goldfish
- Pond Plants
POND EQUIPMENT
- Pond Aerators
- Pond Filters
- Pond Fountains
- Pond Liners
- Pond Pumps
- Pond Salt
- Understanding and Calculating Head Pressure
Reptile Articles
Back to TopTURTLES & TORTOISES
- African Side Neck Turtle
- General Tortoise Care
- Handling Large Turtles
- Hinged Back Tortoise
- Pancake Tortoise
- Pancake Tortoise Breeding
- Red Eared Slider
- Red Footed Tortoise
- Russian Tortoise
- Sulcata Tortoise
LIZARDS & CROCODILIANS
- Agama Lizard
- Bearded Dragons
- Blue Tongue Skink
- Caiman or Alligator
- Chameleons
- Collared Lizard
- Cuban Knight Anole
- Day Gecko
- Green Anoles
- Green Iguanas
- Iguana
- Leopard Gecko
- Monitors
- Pygmy Leaf Chameleons
- Tegus
- Tropical Gecko
- Uromastyx
- Veiled Chameleon
- Water Dragon
SNAKES
- Ball Python
- Black Rat Snake
- Boa
- Burmese Python
- Candoia (Pacific Island Boa)
- Corn Snake
- Garter and Ribbon Snake
- Green Anaconda
- House Snake
- King Snake and Milk Snake
- Reticulated Python
- Rosy and Sand Boas
- Yellow Anaconda
AMPHIBIANS, ARACHNIDS & OTHER CRITTERS
- Blue Poison Frog
- Centipedes and Millipedes
- Clown Tree Frog
- Cockroaches
- Crickets
- Frogs and Toads
- Horned Frogs
- Land Hermit Crab
- Mantellas and Poison Dart Frogs
- Newts
- Pacman and Pixie Frogs
- Poison Frogs
- Red Eyed Frog
- Reed Frogs
- Tarantulas
- Tree Frog
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- Canned Insects
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Recommendations
- Frozen Feeders Thawing Guide
- Live Food
- Reptile UVA & UVB Lighting Guide
- Top 3 Best Classroom Pets
- Vivarium Construction
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
- Keeping Captive Amphibians Healthy
- Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
- Providing a Balanced Diet
- Why Lighting is Important to your Herp
Small Pet Articles
Back to TopHEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
- Caring for Small Pet Teeth
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
SPECIES CARE GUIDES
- Chinchillas
- Ferret Care
- Gerbils
- Guinea Pig
- Hamster
- Rabbits
- Rats and Mice
GENERAL SETUP & CARE
- Small Pet Bedding
- Top 3 Best Classroom Pets