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River Cooter (Donut Turtle)

River Cooter (Donut Turtle)

A large, colourful, easy-going North American pond turtle - hardy, active, and a good aquarium-kept water turtle, though hybrids blur the subspecies.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Pritchard’s Turtle

Pritchard’s Turtle

Pritchard's turtle (Mauremys pritchardi) is a Geoemydidae turtle found in China and Japan. Its looks blend the Chinese pond turtle and the yellow pond turtle, and some researchers believe it is a natural hybrid — though that is not officially recognised.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
White-lipped Frog

White-lipped Frog

The white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus albilabris) is a slender-legged frog from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, easily recognized by its white upper lip. A hardy amphibian pet that absorbs water through its skin rather than drinking.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Barbour’s Map Turtle

Barbour’s Map Turtle

Barbour's Map Turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is a strikingly marked map turtle from the river systems of the southeastern United States, resembling a painted turtle in form. Though widespread in the wild, it is uncommon in captivity, with the Mississippi map turtle being the most frequently kept of the group.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Rana grylio

Rana grylio

The Pig Frog (Rana grylio), named for its pig-like call, is a large aquatic frog from the southeastern United States, resembling a bullfrog but smaller (under 150 mm). A hardy, mostly carnivorous feeder that thrives in a clean, spacious, planted aquarium with live or cleverly presented food.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Rhacophorus bipunctatus

Rhacophorus bipunctatus

Rhacophorus bipunctatus, a flying-tree-frog relative from India, Myanmar, and Malaysia, has toe pads for climbing and can change color like a chameleon. An arboreal frog that needs a planted, humid terrarium and live, moving prey.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
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There’s a white object above my turtle’s eye (not inside it) — what is it?

Without a photo it's hard to diagnose, but white material around a turtle's eye is often from polluted water — bacteria or microbes get into the eye. Change the water with dechlorinated water and keep it clean, then watch for improvement or any new symptoms.

Q&A 📅 July 23, 2024
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What Water Conditions Do Tropical Fish Need?

Tropical fish prefer warm water at 23-30 C (use a heater when it drops), a pH of 6.0-8.0, and moderate hardness. Never use tap water directly; dechlorinate and air it for 2-3 days first.

Q&A 📅 March 14, 2024
Feeding and Water-Change Tips for Blood Parrot Cichlids

Feeding and Water-Change Tips for Blood Parrot Cichlids

Feed blood parrot cichlids a mix of plant and meat-based foods, 2–3 times daily in portions finished within 5 minutes, and change about one-third of the water every 3–5 days using dechlorinated water kept within a 2°C difference.

Pet Health 📅 May 7, 2022