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    by Published on 05-12-2012 03:24 AM  Number of Views: 728 
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    Mexican Redknee Tarantula Care


    The Mexican redknee tarantula, Brachypelma smithi, ...
    by Published on 05-09-2012 08:53 PM  Number of Views: 783 
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    Xenia Coral Care

    Xenia are one of the more interesting corals to keep; and this isn't just because or their pulsating or unique look. Xenia corals are a soft coral, and their scientific name is Xenia sp. There are many different species of them. Some of ...
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    Candy Cane Coral Care


    Candy Cane (Caulastrea) coral generally make a good coral for beginners as they bounce back from some of the mistakes beginners make. They are also referred to as: torch coral, catseye coral, bullseye coral, and trumpet coral. Their scientific name is Caulastrea furcata and they are found in ...
    by Published on 04-29-2012 11:23 AM  Number of Views: 481 
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    Triop Care


    Triops, of the Notostraca family, are the “living fossils” of crustaceans. Earning their names by having three eyes and dating back as far as the age of dinosaurs. These pets are some of the easiest to care for. Given the right food and lighting, Triops can hatch and quickly grow 1-3 inches.

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    by Published on 04-20-2012 07:13 AM  Number of Views: 644 
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    African Praying Mantis Care


    The Scientific name for the African Mantis is Sphodromantis lineola and they are very popular amongst Mantis keepers due to their size and aggression. They are fairly easy to care for and make interesting pets. They are generally green in color but there ...
    by Published on 03-30-2012 12:30 AM  Number of Views: 740 
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    Hermit Crab Care




    Hermit Crabs are a lot of kids very first pets, and they make great ones, too, when properly cared for. Most Hermit Crab's are about 2 inches when first purchased, and with proper care, and a long life span they can reach up to 6 inches, and sometimes a bit more. When cared for properly, hermit crabs can live up to 25 years. Hermit Crabs are primarily nocturnal.

    Housing, Substrate, and Decoration

    Despite their names, Hermit Crabs like to live in groups. The minimum should be three crabs. A standard ...
    by Published on 03-29-2012 08:42 PM  Number of Views: 610 
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    Emperor Scorpion Care



    The Emperor Scorpion is native to Africa, coming from Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Its scientific name is Pandinus imperator, and they reach sizes between 5-8”. These pure black scorpions are very popular as pets due to their size, beauty, docile nature, and ease of care. Properly cared for Emperor Scorpions ...
    by Published on 03-29-2012 02:32 AM  Number of Views: 1746 
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    Brazilian Black Tarantula Care





    The Brazilian Black Tarantula is native to South America, coming from the grasslands of Brazil and Uruguay. Its scientific name is Grammostola pulchra. They grow about 5-6” in leg span, and occasionally a female reaches 8”. The Brazilian Blacks are docile in nature and impressive in their looks, being completely black, with occasional grey ...
    by Published on 03-26-2012 11:32 PM  Number of Views: 769 
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    Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula Care



    NOTE Please be aware that tarantulas come from the wild and are used to an environment that changes. A few of the tips in this article are to help your tarantula to be able to adjust to a natural cycle. Many Rose hairs are overfed and don't always molt when they should because they don't understand what season it is. Where they are from there are seasons where there is ...
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    Published on 03-02-2012 10:48 AM  Number of Views: 122 
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    Yellow Shrimp
    The Yellow Shrimp is a variation of the Neocaridina heteropoda type of shrimp and is a popular one, primarily because of its bright and vibrant colors. It is popular also because you do not ...
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    Published on 02-11-2012 11:29 AM  Number of Views: 236 
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    Red Cherry Shrimp
    Red Cherry also known as the Neocaridina heteropodai originated in Taiwan and were later found in the suburbs of the United States. The natural colour of this particular shrimp is greenish brown and they're four centimeters in length. These shrimps are omnivores and have two years of life span. They are the algae eaters. In case, the algae is not there the red cherry shrimp could be given blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets, fish flakes, bloodworms as a dietary supplement.
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    Published on 02-07-2012 05:49 PM  Number of Views: 157 
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    Snowball Shrimp
    The scientific name for Snowball shrimp is Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white. The Snowball Shrimp are among the best-looking shrimps and are a favourite when it comes to having shrimps in aquariums. This is mainly because it is as white as snow and its eggs look like snowballs. Also, the Snowball Shrimp is not fussy about its living and breeding conditions and can thrive in just about any decent condition. You just need to take care that the conditions do not get too harsh.
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    by Published on 01-27-2012 01:28 PM  Number of Views: 948 
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    African Dwarf Frog Care


    African Dwarf Frogs are an amphibian, in the Pipidae family. They vary in color from brown, green, gray, have black dots and can grow up to 2". African Dwarf Frogs originate in Sub-Saharan Africa and are also called Congo Frogs or just ADFs, for short. African Dwarf Frogs have webbed hands and feet. So if you see an aquatic frog with claws it's most likely an African Clawed Frog which is very different in size and requirements.

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    Published on 01-23-2012 12:56 PM  Number of Views: 1465 
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    Aquarium Fish Health: Dealing With Cotton Mouth Disease (Mouth Fungus)

    Cotton Mouth illness also referred to as “Mouth Fungus” can be a illness your fish could possibly get and it must be handled swiftly. Cotton Mouth disease is significantly less widespread than “While Spot” disease (aka Ich.), but it really is remarkably contagious and infectious. Although not actually a fungal infection the name is simply because of its appearance. This is a single celled (protozoa) bacteria with the scientific name of Cythophaga Columnari.
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    by Published on 01-21-2012 04:06 AM  Number of Views: 1429 
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    Mushroom Coral Care and Information



    Mushroom Corals are found in Fiji, Indonesia, Maricultured - Indonesia, Singapore. Mushroom Corals are also known as, Corallimorphs and mushroom anemones. They come in many shapes and colors such as: blue, red, green, brown, purple and they often have stripes, spots, and mottled color variations.

    Mushroom Corals ...
    by Published on 01-21-2012 02:42 AM  Number of Views: 2564 
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    Finger Leather Coral Care and Information


    The Finger Leather Coral is a popular coral amongst beginners and advanced aquarists. Besides being called Finger Leather Coral it is also known as Sinularia Coral, Trough Corals, or Colt Coral. Finger Leather Corals are found in mid-level waters of both the Tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans ...
    by Published on 01-20-2012 05:03 AM  Number of Views: 1062 
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    Brittle Star Care



    Brittle star are echinoderms (which means spiny skin) in the class Ophiuroidea, closely related to starfish. Echinoderms is a taxonomic rank below kingdom but above class. The Brittle star may be closely related to starfish, but they have thinner, more fragile ...
    by Published on 01-10-2012 04:15 AM  Number of Views: 327 
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    Blue Tuxedo Urchin Care
    The Blue Tuxedo Urchin, scientifically named Mespilia globulus, and sometimes commonly known as Sphere Urchin or Globe Urchin originates in the Indo-Pacific region. They have between five and ten broad stripes of color, ranging between blue and black, with red, brown, and other dark colored spines on their bodies. They grow up to be three inches big, are a peaceful creature, and are reef safe. The Blue Tuxedo Urchin will spend most of its time hiding during the day between the rocks, crevices, and under plants in a sandy substrate and will come out at night, like so many other creatures, to search for food.

    They are a herbivore and graze on algae. They generally roam alone but if a large enough tank is provided, with an adequate amount of food, they can be housed in groups. If algae levels are low the diet should be supplemented with dried seaweed. These creatures are quite beautiful and make a great addition to an aquarium twenty gallons (20 U.S. gallons) or larger. They thrive best in temperatures of 72-78°F, a dKH of 8-12, pH of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.023-1.025. They are very sensitive to copper based medications and high nitrates. If they appear to be losing a lot of spines then water conditions are bad. They are considered easy to care for.

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    by Published on 12-19-2011 08:14 AM  Number of Views: 294 
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    Camel Shrimp
    Camel shrimp are a saltwater species, often confused with Peppermint shrimp, but have many differences. They grow to be two (2”) inches, and are red and white, with a large hump on their back. They have a life span up to four years and can be kept in groups. They have large green/blue eyes that are quite obvious against their bodies. As most shrimp, they are nocturnal and come out at night to ...
    by Published on 12-15-2011 12:16 PM  Number of Views: 609 
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    Marbled Crayfish-Marmorkrebs Care: The Self Cloning Crayfish

    Anyone hoping to own marmorkrebs should first understand that they are a very unique species, and the only known decapod crustaceans to reproduce by parthenogenesis. ...