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Creature Feature – Fisher Facts
February 10, 2020, No Comments

The fisher is a member of the weasel family.  It was nearly eradicated by early settlers, but has made a strong comebac ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Peacocks
February 10, 2020, No Comments

I get a lot of people wanting peacock cichlids. Malawi Peacocks are arguably some of the prettiest African Cichlids offe ...

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Creature Feature – The Pileated Woodpecker
January 30, 2020, No Comments

The pileated woodpecker is quite large (crow-sized) making it easy to distinguish from our other resident tree tappers. ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Cycle
January 30, 2020, No Comments

This is the time of year when a lot of people have fish tanks/aquariums for the first time. Here is some info that shoul ...

Creature Feature – Winter & Fish Activity
January 14, 2020, No Comments

What do fish do under the ice all winter?  Is the phrase “go to sleep with the fishes” based on fact?  Fish have d ...

Wellbeing, Yoga, & Grief During the Holidays
December 20, 2019, No Comments

For some people, the holidays do not invoke a feeling of warmth and cheer. In fact, for many, it is their first holiday ...

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Creature Feature – Animals in Christmas Traditions
December 13, 2019, No Comments

Move over reindeer!  There are other animals celebrated around the world at Christmastime!  In some Latino cultures, t ...

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Creature Feature – The Porcupine
November 27, 2019, No Comments

There are over two dozen kinds of porcupines across the globe, but the North American porcupine is the only species livi ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Community Fish
November 27, 2019, No Comments

A lot of people ask me what fish get along with other fish. Examples of community fish are most tetras, dwarf gouramis, ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Helpful Tank Facts
November 16, 2019, No Comments

Some helpful tank facts. Goldfish and tropical fish don’t always mix. Goldfish like it cold. 60’s or less. T ...