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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...

By Allan's Pet Center 11Mar 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Fathead minnows, Golden tench, Goldfish, Koi, Mosquito fish, Orfes, Pond fish, Rosette, Sturgeon, Sunfish, The best pond fish

The Best Pond Fish to Own

One way to brighten up your backyard is by building a pond and filling it with pond fish. There are many different types of pond fish that can blend together; they are usually quite colorful and can play a significant part in a pond’s ecosystem. However, be mindful of...

By Allan's Pet Center 27Feb 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, How to identify a venomous snake, How to tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous snake, Non-venomous snake, Venomous snake

How to Identify a Venomous Snake

Snakes, in general, are alarming to many people; venomous snakes are even scarier. However, did you know that venomous snakes are not that easy to find? Less than a third of the entire snake species is venomous, but it is still important to tell them apart. If you ever...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Feb 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Difference between turtles and tortoises, Telling the difference between turtles and tortoises, Tortoises, Turtles

Telling the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises

How Do You Tell the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises? It’s happened to everyone. Who hasn’t mixed up turtles and tortoises before? They look and act so alike. It’s easy to see how the two can be interchangeable – but the fact is, there are ways to tell the...

By Allan's Pet Center 20Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, amphibians, Difference between amphibians and reptiles, Reptiles

The Difference Between Amphibians and Reptiles

Unless you are a herpetologist, or someone who studies reptiles and amphibians, trying to tell the difference between amphibians and reptiles can be tricky; the two are usually (incorrectly) interchangeable. In fact, reptiles and amphibians were once classified as the same due to their similarities, and they belong to...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bird, Birds, Canary, Cockatiel, Conure, Finch, Lovebird, Parakeet, The best bird to have as a pet

The Best Bird to Have as a Pet

There are hundreds of types of birds in the world. Some are big, others can mimic voices and a handful can do tricks. No matter what, owning a pet bird can be a cool experience, especially if the bird is known for its friendliness and love of cuddles. They...

By Allan's Pet Center 2Dec 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Aquarium, How to Successfully Move Your Aquarium

How to Successfully Move Your Aquarium

Moving your aquarium can be a daunting task, especially with large tanks filled to the brim with fish and decorations. With proper planning, you can feasibly safely relocate an aquarium and its residents from one room to another, across town or every further than that. However, if you are...

By Allan's Pet Center 18Nov 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Difference between frog and toad, Frog, How to tell the difference between a frog and a toad, Toad

How to Tell the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad

It’s pretty easy to confuse a frog and a toad; toads are actually a type of frog, which explains why they look so similar. Both are amphibians, both are found on every continent excluding Antarctica and both are more active at night. Also, neither will give you warts –...

By Allan's Pet Center 8Nov 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Diet, Expanding the Life of Your Goldfish, Goldfish, Tank, Water quality

Expanding the Life of Your Goldfish

We have all seen them, whether it was an aquarium, a dentist’s offices or even the carnival: the common goldfish. Though these fish are associated with small fishbowls and living only a handful of months, the common goldfish can actually live up to 10 to 25 years if taken...

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What are Bioactive Setups?

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Sitter

The Best Pond Fish to Own

How to Identify a Venomous Snake

Telling the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises

The Difference Between Amphibians and Reptiles

The Best Bird to Have as a Pet

How to Successfully Move Your Aquarium

How to Tell the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad

Expanding the Life of Your Goldfish

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