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Mike’s Fish Tank – Fiddler Crabs
November 23, 2020, No Comments

A lot of people come to me and wonder why their fiddler crab died. Fiddler crabs are only semi-aquatic, meaning they liv ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Cory Cats
November 23, 2020, No Comments

Cory cats are a very popular fish. They are well suited to tropical freshwater community aquariums, as they get along we ...

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Creature Feature – A Coyote by Any Other Name…
November 23, 2020, No Comments

Since migrating to our region over a century ago, eastern coyotes have become an established part of the landscape.  Wh ...

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Creature Feature – The Quirky Wild Turkey
November 9, 2020, No Comments

Thanks to reintroduction programs and better management, wild turkeys recovered from the brink of extinction.  Here are ...

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Creature Feature – Nature in Disguise
October 28, 2020, No Comments

Although wild animals don’t trick-or-treat, many do disguise themselves through camouflage.  Both predator and prey s ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Cold Weather
October 28, 2020, No Comments

As we approach late Autumn and Winter, a lot of people worry about buying fish in cold temperatures. Shopping for fish i ...

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Creature Feature – Dressing for the Season
October 14, 2020, No Comments

Leaves are falling and frost is on the way…sweater weather!  Time to break out our sleek boots, American hats and coz ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Cricket Health
September 29, 2020, No Comments

This is not fish related but a lot of people ask how to keep crickets alive. A lot of people have lizards and they like ...

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Creature Feature – Going Nuts
September 29, 2020, No Comments

Wild animals don’t need a calendar to tell them fall has arrived. In fact, many are already preparing for winter.   ...

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Creature Feature – A Parting Gift
September 15, 2020, No Comments

Sadly, it is time to say “bon voyage!” to our delightful hummingbirds for another year as they make their arduous fa ...