Petcare Made Simple

Filtering System Fit for your Saltwater Aquarium

staff — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:57:55 +0000

Suitable filtration systems may vary from one aquarium to another. Setting the proper system for your saltwater aquarium may take quite some time to push through. Every tank requires a filtration system to biologically act the way the inhabitants do. Filter systems are regarded to as the foundation of a perfect tank. Without a filtering system, your tank can be expected to lose its pleasing environment in no time plus, your inhabitants are in grave danger.

Bringing an Exotic Pet in the House

staff — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:33:11 +0000

Many people are attracted by exotic pets. It makes them feel unique and different.

People see exotic animals in the movies or television shows and may just decide to have one at home. Now, bringing home an exotic pet will entail more considerations.

Maintaining a Friendly Saltwater Environment for your Aquarium

staff — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:51:58 +0000

For a lot of people, having a saltwater aquarium as part of their lives adds up to their relaxation and can become a hobby in due time although, maintaining the beauty of your aquarium can be daunting sometimes. You need to give some time and attention in order to gain the welcoming environment that you and most especially your fish’s needs. Indicated below are some of the basics on caring for a saltwater aquarium.

Exotic Pets: Sugar Gliders

staff — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:32:52 +0000

Sugar gliders are marsupials belonging to Indonesia, Australia and New Guinea. They are small gliding possums and weight up to three to five oz. They have a silky fur of the color pearl grey with patches of colors cream and black. The black color is usually on their ears and end of the tail. They are named sugar gliders because they are able to glide because of the patagium or the skin membrane which connects first toe of the hind foot with the fifth finger of the forelimb, on either side. They expand them to create an aerodynamic plane to glide from one tree to another.

Setting up your Saltwater Aquarium

staff — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:51:57 +0000

Are you a fan of wild and exotic animals? Then try to invest in a more convenient way of collecting them – put up a saltwater aquarium. Before troubling yourself to the different kinds of fish to collect, you must first know how to set up your tank. Here are the steps.

Why keep mollusks as exotic pets?

staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:32:25 +0000

Most people prefer to have pets at home to keep them busy and relaxed during the times when they don’t have to work. Some people like to take care of their pets religiously and they even find the time to take care of these pets even with very hectic schedules.

Lighting up your Saltwater Aquarium

staff — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:51:56 +0000

Saltwater aquariums need sufficient lighting for the marine life to survive during cold weathers. There are numerous lights that are available in the market these days and it will all depend on the type of system your tank is running. When you are choosing a lamp, make sure that you take note of its spectrum which refers to the distribution of the light. The general rule would go for about 0.14 watts.

Exotic Pets: Macaws

staff — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:32:24 +0000

Macaws belong to the family of New World parrots. They are extremely colorful and are largest in the parrot family. These birds inhabit the rainforests in Central America, tropical South America and Mexico. Some of them even live in savannas and woodlands. They are very intelligent organisms. Macaws are known to live for hundred years, but on an average they can hit fifty. Mini macaws live up to thirty years. The lifespan, of a captive macaw, totally depends on the nutrition and care provided to it.

Saltwater Aquarium Dilemma: Glass or Acrylic?

staff — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:51:54 +0000

There are a lot of questions buzzing around aquarists on the topic about purchasing the better material for a saltwater aquarium. One reason for the concern is because of the growing demand of building a very own aquarium inside people’s homes. To sum it all, there are just two top materials that are battling it out in the open market – glass and acrylic. Truth is, what is better will depend on the person who will buy it and the purposes for why it is bought. For a better view, below are summed up information about glass and acrylic. It will be up to you to determine which is better.

Issues with keeping Lizards as Pets

staff — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:32:22 +0000

Lizards are cold-blooded reptiles belonging to the Squamata order. They have four legs, visible ear opening and maneuverable eyelids. Their size can vary from few centimeters to as long as three meters. They are also very-good inexpensive pets. But if the owner wants to get the right type of equipments, the whole affair can become quite expensive. The cost can be cut down a bit by not relying on the pet store completely and doing some self-research.