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By Allan's Pet Center 9Apr 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, marine aquarium, salt water aquarium, salt water fish, Saltwater aquariums

How to Take Care of A Saltwater Aquarium

Saltwater fish are known for being notoriously tricky to take care of, but are they really? The short answer is yes. Saltwater fish can only live in saltwater that meets strict parameters when it comes to pH, salinity, and temperature. This is why a saltwater aquarium requires constant upkeep...

By Allan's Pet Center 3Feb 0 Comment amphibians, animals, biome, environments, Insects, mammals, plants, Reptiles, spiders, what is a biome

The Biome

Have you ever wondered why penguins live in Antarctica, and not on the northern ice cap? Have you ever been curious as to why parrots live in tropical rainforests and not in temperate forests? These questions can be easily be answered with a simple word: biomes. It’s all about...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Feb 0 Comment Allans Pet Center, Ball python, Best snake pets, California kingsnake, Carpet python, Childrens python, Corn snake, Garter snake, Gopher snake, Milk snake, Rosy boa, The top 10 best snake pets to own, Western hognose snake

The Top 10 Best Snake Pets to Own

Contrary to popular belief, snakes can make some of the best pets, particularly if you like unique, fascinating creatures. People wanting a long-term commitment with a pet often go for snakes, as they can live up to 20 years. With over 3,600 species, finding the best snake pet can...

By Allan's Pet Center 18Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, amphibians, Birds, Fish, Indicator species, Pollution, What is an indicator species

What is an Indicator Species?

Have you ever heard of an indicator species? You might be asking yourself “What is an that?” or “How is an indicator species important?” You might be surprised to find out what an indicator species is and how they are important to the world’s overall health, so let’s take...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Oct 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bearded dragon, Best lizard, Best lizard pets, Best lizard pets to own, Black and white tegu, Blue-tongued skink, Crested gecko, Fat-tailed gecko, Leopard gecko, Lizard, The 6 best lizard pets to own

The 6 Best Lizard Pets to Own

No matter if you are a skilled lizard owner or someone who wants to try their hand with these scaly friends, owning lizards can be a blast! With thousands of lizard species, each with their own personality, there is no wrong answer. But let’s take a look at the...

The Different Types of Climate in the World

If you have ever had an exotic pet, say a bearded dragon or a hamster, you might have heard that it prefers a specific climate. For example, snakes typically prefer arid climates. What you may not know is there are over a dozen different types of climates scattered all...

By Allan's Pet Center 6Jul 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Aquariums, Freshwater, Freshwater aquariums, Saltwater, Saltwater aquariums, Saltwater versus freshwater, Saltwater versus freshwater aquariums, Saltwater versus freshwater aquariums: which to choose

Saltwater Versus Freshwater Aquarium: Which to Choose

If you are looking to start your first aquarium, congratulations! Owning an aquarium is a rewarding experience; watching your colorful fish interact with their surroundings can be quite joyful to watch. However, before you can begin setting up your aquarium, you must ask yourself what type you want: saltwater...

By Allan's Pet Center 5Jun 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Arachnids, Difference between insect and arachnid, Insects, The difference between an insect and an arachnid

The Difference Between an Insect and an Arachnid

If you love bugs but can’t tell the difference between an insect and arachnid, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. In fact, you may be shocked to know that while all insects are considered bugs, not all bugs are considered insects – they could be arachnids instead....

By Allan's Pet Center 11May 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bioactive, Bioactive setup, Bioactive setups, What are bioactive setups

What are Bioactive Setups?

Bioactive setups are quickly gaining popularity in the pet industry, but you may be wondering what a bioactive setup is, and why it is beneficial. Let’s take a look at what are bioactive setups. Bioactive Setups Bioactive terrariums and vivariums, or terrariums with live plants, are enclosures for housing...

By Allan's Pet Center 13Apr 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Pet sitter, What to consider when choosing a pet sitter

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Sitter

Deciding on a pet sitter is a major decision; you are essentially asking someone to come into your home to take care of your pet, be it a dog, a cat, a hamster or some other member of your family. This can include feeding and watering your pet, playing...

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How to Take Care of A Saltwater Aquarium

The Biome

The Top 10 Best Snake Pets to Own

What is an Indicator Species?

The 6 Best Lizard Pets to Own

The Different Types of Climate in the World

Saltwater Versus Freshwater Aquarium: Which to Choose

The Difference Between an Insect and an Arachnid

What are Bioactive Setups?

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Sitter

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