A freshwater aquarium can be a wonderful addition to your home, creating a visually attractive statement depending of course on how large your tank is! As a beginner to the world of fish, you may feel quite confused and overwhelmed with the vast amount of possibilities available to you. Whilst, keeping fish can be relatively […]
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Black Moors are a variety of goldfish with a unique and characteristic appearance. Firstly, they are sometimes alternatively known as “telescope goldfish” on account of their protruding eyes. Secondly, they tend to have a round, stubby and almost “cute” body – a long way from the sleek, streamlined outline of a standard goldfish. They also […]
An oriental fire bellied toad is a great choice of pet for inexperienced exotic pet owners. This is because they are relatively hardy animals which are easy care for. Due to their small size (approx. 5 cm), these visual striking amphibians take up little space and are an extremely intriguing pet to keep. Origin of […]
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The choice of tropical fish available nowadays can be quite overwhelming. After all, they come in so many different shapes, sizes and colours. In can be easy to be attracted to choosing your fish based on their appearance alone and this is where many first-time tropical fish owners are mistaken. There are many species of […]
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One of the real pleasures of keeping an exotic pet is knowing you can care for something that not many other pet owners have the opportunity to do. Having an exotic pet is a privilege and, for those who aren’t hamster or puppy people, there is a unique selection of animals to suit the quirkiest […]
How often you clean out your fish tank will somewhat depend in the number calling the tank home. The type of aquarium can also dictate as to how often you will need to clean it. As a fish owner, chances are you have observed your tank over time and built up your own routine based […]
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Ferrets are highly active and playful animals that consequently require considerable space when confined to a cage. All the same, unless you are able to provide a room-sized cage for your pet, it is recommended that your ferret(s) are allowed to come out for regular exercise. This exercise time should ideally be provided daily, in […]
While we would always advise you to obtain your pets from a reputable pet store or breeder, many parents over the years have found themselves the surprise owner of one or more goldfish. Whether a well-meaning relative or friend has taken your children to the fair or they’ve visited with a friend, suddenly being faced […]
If you have ever seen orange and yellow shapes moving below the surfaces of ponds, chances are you have clapped eyes on a koi carp. They are a striking breed of large ornament fish, hailing from China and Japan. Koi carp are often a patchwork quilt of colours, their bodies containing yellows, blacks, oranges, reds […]
Of all the small furry pets that can kept in the home, rats are arguably some of the very best. Rats as pets are inquisitive, intelligent, friendly and surprisingly clean too. If you’re currently considering buying a pet rat then here’s the low-down on what you need to know… Caging Pet Rats There’s no getting […]
Terrapins can make fantastic pets for people looking for something a little bit “different”. However caring for a terrapin requires some specialist knowledge. One of the factors that can make terrapin care a little more challenging is that they require quite a specialist diet. Understandably, one of the most common questions asked among new terrapin […]