History of the Rodent Fancy
The history of rodents living with humans is long and convoluted; beginning with an involuntary relationship on the part of mankind. When we ceased to be primarily hunters and gatherers, shifting to a more agrarian existence; rats and mice happily moved into...
What are Rats?
Rats are the most intelligent of all the rodents, although squirrels run them a close second. In the wild, there are two species of rats: Rattus rattus, the roof rat, and Rattus norvegicus, the Norway rat. The two species cannot interbreed, but are...
Feeding Your Saltwater Fish
Depending on the composition of your tank’s population, you will likely have a combination of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Know your fish and pick your foods accordingly. Carnivores Your meat-eating fish need lots of protein in their diet, and they generally...
Populating Your Saltwater Tank
Many beginning aquarists take the “kid in a candy store” approach to populating their tank. This is a serious mistake for many reasons. You will likely buy too many fish and not pay proper attention to population management in terms of compatibility. Rather than...About Me:
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