Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia or Melaleuca leucadendron oil) has become quite common in households, either in its pure form or in products. It offers a host of antimicrobial benefits (primarily due to Terpunen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol and linalool constituants), which has made it popular for everything from minor injuries to acne. The popularity of Tea Tree [...]
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Environmentally-Friendly Fish-Keeping ©
Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2012
To celebrate Earth Day, we’ve come up with a list of tips for environmentally-friendly fish-keeping. As a bonus, many of these suggestions will also reduce the cost involved in having aquariums. Leaking aquariums can be resealed or reused as reptile habitats, terrariums, garden seedling shelters, etc. Sell, donate or swap equipment that you no longer [...]
Posted in Animal Welfare, Holistic Pet Care, Natural Aquariums 
Tags: fish, Goodeid, holistic pet care, natural pet care 
11 Comments »Natural First Aid for Pets – External Applications of Montmorillonite Clay ©
Posted by admin on April 11th, 2012
We’ve covered a lot of information regarding Calcium Montmorillonite Clay for internal use, including its function as a natural mineral supplement (over 60 macro/micro/trace mineral elements), antibacterial, detoxifier (radiation, aflatoxin, etc.), cleansing, internal parasite control, digestive aid, pH balance, prebiotic, allergy treatment, and so on. In honor of Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we would [...]
Alfalfa as a Natural Ingredient or Supplement for Pets ©
Posted by admin on March 27th, 2012
As legend has it, the discovery of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) was, in fact, pet related. Centuries ago, an Arabian horse owner was struck by increased performance and energy levels in his horses when he fed them alfalfa. Today, alfalfa is a common food, ingredient and supplement for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses, cows and goats, [...]
The Natural Diet of Omni-Insectivorous Aquarium Fish ©
Posted by admin on March 16th, 2012
Most fish commonly found in aquariums eat insects in the wild to one degree or another, including Livebearers, Rainbowfish, Tetras, Killifish, Betta, Gourami, Hatchetfish, and many species of Cichlids (such as Apistogramma & Convicts). Insectivorous fish primarily feed on aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, insect larvae and pupae. They may actively hunt insects by jumping out [...]
Posted in Natural Aquariums Tags: fish, fish food, natural pet care, pet food, pet nutrition 45 Comments »
