Last week I wrote about swim bladder disease in betta fish. I mentioned that, over the years, I've kept quite a few bettas. I don't own any currently and haven't now for years. My last two were...
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In early 2022 I bred axolotls for the first time. I spent the next year or so caring, and finding happy new homes for a grand total of 78 baby axolotls! It felt so bitter sweet each time a baby...
There are a lot of questions a potential new owner should consider before taking on a new pet. Ensuring that an animal you're thinking about keeping is actually right for you is very important! ...
Endler's Livebearers (Poecilia wingei), often referred to as Endlers for short, are small freshwater fish that are native to Venezuela. Endlers are in the same genus as guppies. There is some debate...
I love keeping aquariums. I don't currently have any fish, but I do have axolotls and a small freshwater shrimp tank. I hope to be able to set up even more aquariums someday, but have limited space...
Way back when (ok, not that long ago though, I'm not that ancient!) when I was attending college and living in a dorm, I sadly couldn't keep any pets. Plants were allowed though. When are plants...