Category Archives for "Habitat Recommendations"

How Much Sand do You Need for a 75 Gallon Tank?

If you are planning on adding sand to your tank, it’s important that you know how much you need. Obviously, the amount of sand you’ll need will depend on the size of your tank. In today’s article, I will discuss how much sand you need for a 75 gallon tank. How much sand do you Read more

Aquatic Turtle Care for Beginners

If you plan on keeping an aquatic turtle as a pet, it’s important to understand all of the care requirements. While it might seem like a lot of work, the good news is that as long as you get the right set up and have a couple minutes a day, taking care of an aquatic Read more

Desert Tortoise Enclosure: Requirements and Ideas

The desert tortoise is one of the most popular species of tortoises that are kept as pets. They are relatively active and tend to have playful personalities. If you want to have one as a pet, it’s important that you have the right desert tortoise enclosure. They key is to mimic their natural habitat. This Read more

DIY Turtle Basking Area Ideas

If you want to get creative for your turtle’s basking area, there are plenty of different ways to make one by yourself. Not only will it be a fun craft activity, but you can also save money. In today’s article, I will review some of the best diy turtle basking area designs. DIY turtle basking Read more

El Nino Fern Aquarium Care

While it is relatively new to the scene, the El Nino fern plant is becoming a popular aquatic plant for aquarium hobbyists. These plants can survive in both a submerged environment, as well as semi-aquatic with the leaves out of the water. In today’s article, I will review how to care for an El Nino Read more

Are Turtles Easy to Take Care Of?

If you are interested in getting a pet turtle, it’s important to understand the time commitment. In today’s article, I will discuss whether or not turtles are high maintenance, and whether or not turtles are easy to take care of. Are pet turtles easy to take care of? Yes, as long as you have the Read more

How to Make a Bonsai Tree For an Aquarium: Step by Step

If you want to take your aquarium decorations to the next level, an underwater bonsai tree is a great option. Today’s article will explain everything you need to now on how to make a bonsai tree for an aquarium without breaking the bank. How to Make a Bonsai Tree For an Aquarium? To make a Read more

Best Tanks for Small Turtles

You’re probably well aware that most turtles need a large tank to live in. While this is mostly true, there are some species of turtles that can live in small tanks. Also, baby turtles of all species can be kept in small tanks. In today’s article, I will review the best tanks for small turtles. Read more

How and Why do Turtles Fight?

While turtles are generally a peaceful species, they do sometimes turn violent. In today’s article, I will explain how turtles fight, as well as why they fight in the first place. I’ll also give some tips on how to prevent turtles from fighting. How do turtles fight? Turtles usually fight by biting each other. They Read more

Can Plecos Live with Turtles?

If you are trying to decide which type of fish to put inside your turtle tank, you might have heard that plecos are an option. However, is it actually safe for plecos to live with turtles? Will your turtle try to eat your plecos? Today’s article will explain everything you need to know about keeping Read more