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Silver Gourami

Silver Gourami

The Silver Gourami, also known as the Moonlight Gourami or Silver Man, is an all silver-white, robust fish that is easy to keep - a good beginner ornamental fish. However, newly hatched fry are harder to raise and have a lower survival rate than other gouramis.

Breeds 📅 August 5, 2026
White-edged Swallowtail Cichlid

White-edged Swallowtail Cichlid

The white-edged swallowtail is a small, silver-grey, schooling Lake Tanganyika cichlid with lyre-like (swallowtail) fins and a shy but peaceful temperament. Easy to keep and breed, it needs a large, planted tank, slightly alkaline water (pH 7.2–7.6) and calm tankmates.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Chilean Flame Tarantula

Chilean Flame Tarantula

The Chilean Flame Tarantula (Grammostola rosea), a redder color form of the Chilean rose tarantula, is a terrestrial, ground-webbing spider from Chile. Popular and striking, it is a hardy beginner tarantula, though its slow growth to adulthood takes about three years.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
Leiothrix argentauris

Leiothrix argentauris

The Leiothrix (xiang si niao, or 'lovebird' of the bird world) is a small, vivid-plumaged songbird kept in pairs. Two species are kept — the silver-eared mesia (Leiothrix argentauris, sweet call) and the red-billed leiothrix (bright red beak). Omnivorous and bath-loving, it needs fresh air, draft-free indoor housing, and a varied diet. Lifespan 4–5 years.

Breeds 📅 August 4, 2026
South American Snake-necked Turtle

South American Snake-necked Turtle

The South American Snake-necked Turtle (Hydromedusa tectifera), also called the Argentine snake-necked turtle, is a popular but challenging species with a long smooth neck and rock-like shell. It is prone to shell rot and demands cool, slightly acidic water and careful husbandry.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Hydromedusa maximiliani (Brazilian Snake-necked Turtle)

Hydromedusa maximiliani (Brazilian Snake-necked Turtle)

The Brazilian snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa maximiliani) is the smallest Brazilian freshwater turtle, found in cold, fast streams of the Atlantic montane rainforest. It is rare, expensive, and listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)

Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)

The flat-tailed tortoise is found along the west coast of Madagascar, closely resembling the spider tortoise but recognized as a distinct species. It is a shy, mostly herbivorous tortoise that aestivates through the dry season.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Pseudemydura umbrina (Western Swamp Turtle)

Pseudemydura umbrina (Western Swamp Turtle)

The Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) is one of Australia's smallest turtles; males have a 155 mm shell and weigh 550 g, while females reach 135 mm and 410 g. Its coloration varies with age and habitat, and it is listed as Critically Endangered.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
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What does a teacup dog like?

Teacup dogs are very lively and active. They enjoy interacting and playing with people, chasing balls and toys, and exploring their surroundings. Owners should spend time playing and interacting with them, and provide toys to satisfy their chasing instinct. Like other dogs, they enjoy natural scenery and pet toys, which stimulate their curiosity and energy.

Q&A 📅 March 16, 2024