When you go away for a holiday, vacation or work you will want to make sure your pets are well cared for. There are a number of options you can choose... more »
You know you want a pet, but that's about all you know. Dog? Cat? Rabbit? Large? Small? There are so many questions to answer when choosing the right pet. Let's sort through some of them and get you started down the right path of pet ownership... more »
If you are about to take the plunge and invest in a new pet, a fish tank is a great opportunity to take care of animals with relatively low commitment. Making sure you know exactly what you want from the start will ensure that you and your fish ... more »
Every aquarium owner must, to maintain tank health, euthanize a sick aquarium fish. Doing so humanely will reduce stress for both the unfortunate fish and the owner... more »
The passing of a beloved pet, whether expected or not, can be a very difficult time for a family. Often when it happens, people are distraught and unsure of what to do... more »
Planning on buying, or better yet, adopting a pet? Well, here are just some few common things to remember before you can finally call yourself a pet owner... more »
Owning a pet goldfish isn't always the most simplest of things. Fish, like any other animal can have many problems health-wise. Here are a list of things to look out for when owning a goldfish... more »
Many questions are asked about how many fish you can put in an aquarium and whether or not more can be added. This will answer those questions... more »
You will always have memories of your deceased pet, but you might feel the need to create a formal memorial for your dead pet. There are many ways to pay tribute to a lost pet. Choose the method that feels right to you and your family to remember ... more »
Fish as pets can become just as dear to you as a dog or cat, but when they fall ill or get injured it's not as easy to take them to the vet. Here are some ways to treat them at home and hopefully save your fishy friends... more »
As if cleaning your fish tank wasn't enough fun, the thought of starting the siphon of the gravel vacuum brings horrible thoughts of involuntary tastes of dirty fish water. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Of course there is- don't ... more »
Nothing is more satisfying than going to the pet store to pick out a brand new shiny pet. Unfortunately most pets don't hold signs letting us know if they have any parasites or diseases that could potentially kill all of our pets at home. ... more »
You have filled your tank with some of the most beautiful fish you could find. Your final addition is a Plecostomus. After a few short weeks, you notice your Plec (for short) is dirtying the tank with his droppings. You are overfeeding your ... more »
Would you like to give your fish a delicious treat while adding a new dimension of interest to your aquarium hobby? Feed 'em live brine shrimp!.. more »
Pets are wonderful companions and can add a lot of fun experiences into the lives of you and your family. In selecting a pet that is right for you, there are a few things you need to keep in mind that I'm going to share in this article... more »
It’s simple to liven up a drab office with a colorful fish swimming laps in an ornate bowl. As long as you are not one who splashes coffee that may slosh in the fish bowl, it’s easy to keep a fish at work. A fish on your desk also serves as a ... more »
Bettas are proud, aggressive fish full of attitude. Their defiant nature makes them favorites among fish enthusiasts, who often get very attached to their pets. Choosing just the right name for a pet betta takes some thought; but with a little ... more »
This would be very easy but if you think you need guide then I have one. Picking up your fish from the fish tank is not bad but it would be easy if you can use a fish net or a scoop... more »
Fish are beautiful to watch, and once they're settled into their new home, they require minimum maintenance. They can be an ideal pet if you're away from home a lot or don't have the time for a more high-maintenance animal companion... more »
Triops, also known as dinosaur shrimp or tadpole shrimp, require little care. Triops are crustaceans and can live for anywhere from 20 to 90 days. Triop embryos can survive in dry environments and hatch when placed in water again. Triops are ... more »
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