Hi there, my name is Neville Murphy. Welcome to my site about tropical fish. My first tropical fish tank housed just one betta that we called Pip. My betta was a feisty fish who loved to posture at his own reflection. Raising this fish taught me all I needed to know to create and maintain a large tropical tank. After Pip lived out his life in a ten-gallon tank, I upgraded to a fifty-gallon aquarium for larger tropical species. I now have a lifelong love for aquarium species of all kinds. I will discuss aquarium care, maintenance and stocking techniques with you on this site. I will also share my knowledge about all of the different tropical fish available to aquarium enthusiasts. Please come by often to learn enough to start an amazing tank of your own. Thanks for stopping by.
Posted on: 8 January 2015
You have a Bengal and you've done your research on Bengal care. You might have heard that Bengals needs plenty of taurine in their food. It is an important part of your Bengal's diet and you need take it into consideration when purchasing food. What is taurine, why should your cat have lots of it, and how do you get it?
What is Taurine?
Taurine is a common organic compound found in fish and meat.
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Posted on: 8 January 2015
In addition to the usual bandages, disinfectants and splints, you should also keep some medicine in your dog first aid kit. There are a few common medicines that can be used to help out your dog should they ever be in distressed.
Antibiotic Ointment For Cuts
If your dog ever gets cut, it is important that you clean out the cut. You do not want your dog to develop an infection.
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Posted on: 8 January 2015
You may be aware that chocolate can be life threatening for your dog. However, did you know that alcohol can also be life threatening for your dog? All alcohol contains ethanol. Ethanol is a toxic substance for dogs.
Keep Alcohol Away From Your Dog
The easiest way to prevent your dog from experiencing alcohol poisoning is to keep alcohol away from your dog. Do not place any alcoholic drinks on low tables or chairs where your dog could knock over your drink.
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Posted on: 8 January 2015
Keeping your dog free from parasites is not only important for the dog's health but also for your own. Some parasites that find their way into the human body from the dog's body are extremely dangerous and can cause serious diseases and conditions.
The Toxocara for instance, is a parasite that lives in a dog's feces and can lead to blindness. Even after taking care of your dog's mess, you are still in trouble since the parasite can attach itself to clothes and bedding.
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