Exotic Pets That Don’t Need Heating

One of the concerns when it comes to keeping exotic pets is all the specialist equipment that they require. Not only does the massive selection of exotic pet supplies currently available make selecting the ideal set-up complicated, but in addition buying so much equipment can get expensive and require time and effort to correctly install …

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Tarantula Substrates: What’s Best?

Tarantula keeping has come a long way since its early days. We now have more species available, new types of cages and a better understanding of tarantula husbandry than ever before. In terms of keeping tarantulas, one of the most hotly-contested subjects is that of tarantula substrates. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses but …

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Best Betta Fish Tanks for Any Budget

The tank that you choose for your betta fish is crucially important. Sadly, over the years numerous betta fish have perished in unsuitable conditions, but in this guide we’re going to try and put all that right. Read on to discover what size tank your betta fish really needs and the features you should look out …

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Best Filters for Betta Fish Tanks

Many betta fish have suffered over the years from incorrect husbandry techniques. In the past many people kept bettas in tiny fish bowls, lacking any proper filtration. Fortunately we live in more enlightened times now, and most keepers understand the importance of choosing a suitable filter for their betta tank. In this guide we’ll look …

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Best Aquarium Heaters on Test

So you’re looking for a heater for your fish tank. Where do you even start the search, bearing in mind how many different models there are on the market? How do you figure out which will work for your current (or planned setup)? And most importantly of all, what is the best aquarium heater currently …

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Best Automatic Fish Feeders

Any seasoned fish keeper knows that “little and often” is the best mantra when it comes to feeding fish. That’s all well and good in theory, but modern life has a nasty habit of getting in the way. So whether you’re heading off on vacation or keep forgetting to feed your fish each morning an …

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How To Heat A Large Number Of Small Vivariums

Heating a single vivarium such as for a corn snake or an iguana isn’t difficult and there are lots of effective and reasonably-priced solutions out there from heat mats to ceramic bulbs. But what if you have a large number of small vivariums or exotic pet cages? Examples of these might be people keeping a …

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