Author: Jarrod Marcelino

Turtle Information - How to Deal with Your Pet Turtle
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Turtle Information – How to Deal with Your Pet Turtle

- by Jarrod Marcelino

With all the great turtle information available today, proper care and handling of your new pet must be easy to master. Although the turtle may seem like a shy and docile creature that hides inside its shell, it can, if provoked, use its beak and claws to defend itself. You should always keep two issues in mind when holding your pet: the safety of the person who is handling the animal, and the safety and well-being of the animal that is being handled.

First of all, if you have children under the age of five in your household, it is never advisable to keep turtles as pets. This also applies if there are pregnant women in the home, or people who have compromised or weak immune systems.

Turtles are known as notorious carriers of the Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella causes an illness called Salmonellosis, which infects the human intestinal tract, causing abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and at times, fever.

If you are a pet owner with a close relationship to your pet, the desire to hold, cuddle, or carry your pet around is certainly normal. It is very important to bear in mind that although turtles may appear to be calm …

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Pest Control Measures for Effective Flea Prevention
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Pest Control Measures for Effective Flea Prevention

- by Jarrod Marcelino

Fleas really are a typical reason behind discomfort and invasion in your house. These unwanted friends may be found in your house and in large quantities. From the complete flea inhabitants identified in your home, about 80Percent in the fleas continue to be in the egg or larvae stage. These fleas can be found mounted on your furnishings, mats, rug and everywhere in your house.

The mature flea contributes to just 2Percent percentage of the total flea inhabitants in your house. The remaining 18% in the flea population grows in pupae period. During this phase fleas are certainly not harmed by any of the pest control goods. Pest control products only impact fleas when they get free from the pupae stage. Ponder how many fleas you have in your own home!

Pest control against indoor flea influx:

Pest Control Measures for Effective Flea Prevention

Fleas are a notorious reason for irritability and disease at home. In addition, they affect your domestic pets. Fleas would be the menace that you would want to eliminate forever. For this purpose, there are numerous pest control products which are available for prevention along with removal of indoor infestation by fleas.

Though there are several flea managements items available, each one is …

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Our Coral Online Shop will Make Your Tank Shine
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Our Coral Online Shop will Make Your Tank Shine

- by Jarrod Marcelino

When it comes to shopping for corals, heading to your local fish store doesn’t always cut it. At least that’s how it is for me. I develop a specialized care plan for my marine aquariums and purchasing whichever coral I find that day at the shop doesn’t really fit into my plan. 

If like me you plan your tank inhabitants according to color size aggressiveness lighting requirements flow requirements and your specific tank parameters then online shopping is the only way to go.

Choosing Livestock

You know what you have in your tank and you know what you’re looking for but most people don’t have the resources to fly to one of the huge worldwide coral vendors personally. Therefore your best option is to look for coral online and shop with us. 

Browse through our catalog of corals for sale. There you can find any specific species you are interested in or browse by category if you are looking for something that will simply fit into the niche-specific to your tank. There are corals of different sizes ranging from frags all the way up to entire colonies. 

Depending on your tank-style we most likely will have what you need to …

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All You Need To Know About Keeping Coral In Your Aquarium
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All You Need To Know About Keeping Coral In Your Aquarium

- by Jarrod Marcelino

A good reef tank mimics the real deal. Coral both large and small provides that finishing touch to bring the reef tank to life. These marine invertebrates form colonies and a rigid structure suitable for fish to live in. Maintaining coral within the aquarium is vital for the comfort of its occupants.

Create a Healthy Environment for the Coral

Coral is a very sensitive organism in terms of its relationship to water quality and lighting. The water in a reef aquarium must be low in ammonia and nitrite. These elements contribute to the acidity of the tank’s water. An ideal and coral-friendly pH level is between 8.3 and 8.4. It is easy to maintain this level by testing the water regularly and keeping an eye on the nitrogen cycle within the tank. Nitrate is one of the end results of this cycle. Ensure that the water is between 72-78° Fahrenheit. The water should also have good current.

Lighting in a reef tank is also a delicate balance. The majority of coral is zooxanthellate. They get their nutrients from organisms called zooxanthellae. Zooxanthellae perform photosynthesis to keep the coral healthy. These organisms require specific lighting to get the job done. Some …

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Using Pet Accessories to Train Your Dog
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Using Pet Accessories to Train Your Dog

- by Jarrod Marcelino

Many people dream of having dogs that can perform a wide variety of tricks and feats. There are many basic techniques, such as shaking one’s hand or rolling over, and these are pretty easy to teach without any extra help. However, there are some techniques that are more complex, such as having your dog catch a Frisbee. In this case, the Frisbee would be the accessory, and you would teach the dog to catch it by repeatedly practicing. Many different methods of training exist, but for the most part, if you practice enough, eventually they will get it right.

For training dogs to stay within the boundaries of your house, you can use something like a shock collar. These are not too terribly painful on the dog, and after two or three shocks, they usually learn not to go out of their area and will stay within it even when the collar is not attached. You may need to sporadically reinforce this behavior every few months or so, but as you do so, the time between reinforcements can grow larger and larger, until eventually you do not need it at all.

If you are thinking about entering your dog in …

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