Recent Pets Blog | April 2009 PostsEight More Hardy Fish for Your Saltwater Aquariumby Aimee Amodio30 Apr 2009 04:12 PMAlthough there are hundreds of fish available for saltwater aquarium keepers, some are easier to keep than others. If you are just starting out in the saltwater aquarium hobby, you might want to consider some hardy breeds that have a better chance of surviving tank mistakes. Four Hardy Fish for Saltwater Aquariumsby Aimee Amodio28 Apr 2009 04:08 PMKeeping a saltwater aquarium is in many ways similar -- and in many ways different -- from keeping a tropical aquarium. One main difference is the fish available for aquarium keepers. The Balanceby Aimee Amodio27 Apr 2009 05:35 PMSome friends of mine have a cat who is very ill. The cat first started having health issues around her first birthday, prompting several visits to the vet and emergency vet to get things stabilized. Daily medication managed the condition for a while... but the balance is starting to shift. Easy Aquarium Plants for Beginnersby Aimee Amodio26 Apr 2009 04:02 PMReady to add live plants to your aquarium? Here are a few plants that are hardy and easy to grow -- perfect for beginners! Hornwort -- a stem plant with spiraling forked leaves. Live Plants for Your Aquariumby Aimee Amodio24 Apr 2009 04:02 PMLive plants look great in the tank and give your fish places to hide and explore. There are different types of plant you can include: stem plants, rooted plants, floating plants, and specialty plants. Building a Paludariumby Aimee Amodio23 Apr 2009 06:38 PMIf you want to combine land and water habitats in your tank -- create a paludarium -- the best bet for a beginner may be a paludarium kit. However, after poking around various shopping and search sites, it seems like it might be difficult to find one! Terrarium kits are far easier to find. How to Do a Partial Water Changeby Aimee Amodio17 Apr 2009 06:53 PMAquarium cleaning can be a messy chore -- despite all the water involved! A partial water change is a good way to clear the water in your tank without destroying all the good bacteria that keep your fish healthy and happy. Adventures of the Brown Ninjaby Aimee Amodio16 Apr 2009 06:49 PMI forget how sneaky and quick my dog Moose can be. Most of the time, he's a slow-moving object. (He isn't nicknamed "Speed Bumpy" for nothing!) But the other morning he pulled a fast one on me, earning a new nickname: the Brown Ninja. Diary of a Cat Care B&B: The Old Switcheroo!by Aimee Amodio14 Apr 2009 04:33 PMSometimes we get look-alikes at the cats-only boarding facility. I think I've mentioned the kitty brothers who are identical except for the shape of their eyes -- two male cats from the same litter, both all white. Spring Fever: Moose's Versionby Aimee Amodio11 Apr 2009 01:14 PMMy shepherd mix Moose is handling the change of seasons very differently from my boxer mix Lally. Lally welcomed spring with an allergy attack of massive proportions. Homecoming: Caseyby Aimee Amodio10 Apr 2009 04:34 PMI was home in New Jersey for a few days, and had the opportunity to visit some friends. One stop I couldn't miss was the home of my friends M. and L. and their dog Casey. Casey has appeared in the Pets Blog before. I used to be the first choice pet sitter when M. and L. Homecoming: Becca, Lily, and Kumaby Aimee Amodio09 Apr 2009 04:33 PMIt's been quiet on the Pets Blog for the last few days because I took my first trip back to the East Coast in more than a year. I moved west with my two dogs in May 2007 -- I managed to get home to visit twice in that first year, but hadn't been home again since January 2008. Paludariums: Overviewby Aimee Amodio05 Apr 2009 09:11 AMIf you've ever been to an aquarium, you've probably already seen a paludarium -- though you may not be familiar with the name. The word comes from Latin: paludal (relating to marshes) and arium (a place). A paludarium is a tank set up like a marsh -- with land and water portions. What Does Your Gravel Say About You?by Aimee Amodio03 Apr 2009 08:56 AMMost fish tanks have something on the bottom -- often gravel in freshwater tanks, but sometimes sand or other materials. What substrate is best for your tank? Colored gravel is popular among casual fish keepers, but not often seen in a serious hobbyist's tank. Demodex Mangeby Aimee Amodio01 Apr 2009 05:37 PMJust thinking about microscopic creepy crawlies makes me itchy all over! But when my dog Lally was having her most recent allergy attack, one of the causes I feared was demodex mange. Demodex is a skin infection caused by a microscopic mite. Recent Blog Comments dallasfire says... "We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily." Aimee Amodio says... "You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming." |
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