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Does the shape of a fish tank make any difference?
When I go to the pet store, I see fish tanks that are not only different sizes, but different shapes.
For example, there are tanks that hold the same amount of water, but one could be taller than the other, or one has a bowed front, and there are…
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Could I use mussels to filter a fish tank?
Mussels are referred to as nature's filters, because of how they siphon water to eat, and take the particles out of the water.
I have a native tank set up, and I was thinking that maybe I could do away with the mechanical filters, and put in a…
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How to Reduce Hissing, Fighting and Aggression Between Two Cats
Our house has become the temporary home for my daughters two cats. They have been with us for about 2 1/2 months and everything seemed to going along fine. During this initial time our daughter and her partner were traveling around our region and…
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What is the factor(s) that will cause a buck rabbit to disfigure his children?
I recently became aware of an issue that was discovered when several rabbits were rescued from a hoarding situation. I don't have all the details and many of them would be unpleasant to include here, but the relative facts are;
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How can I reduce aggressive fin-nipping from serpae tetras?
I have six Serpae tetras, five rainbowfish, and one Cory cat in a 25 gallon community tank. It is heavily planted. The rainbowfish are a new addition.
The tetras have been fin nipping and killing other fish. So far they have killed 4 fish, one of…
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How can I encourage two cats to get along?
In three days my friend is dropping off his cat so I can watch it for a week while he is on vacation. However, the last time I watched his cat my cat attacked him. These two cats hate each other and they drive me crazy! How can I encourage them to…
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How can I know how healthy my turtle's shell is?
Recently while giving my turtle some shell scratching I noticed I could press the plastron (bottom part of shell) and carapace (top part of shell) down closer to each other. This mostly only happens at the extremities of the shell near the head and…
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Can a grown cat be taught to play without using claws?
One of my cats has always been very good about not using claws when playing when hands are involved but another one seems to make little to no effort in that regard.
I don't trim any of their claws and I don't think I should necessarily have to…
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What is the safest way to clean fish gravel?
So, I want to get fish again at some point, and I have loads of gravel from the last time. Problem is, it's probably not clean.
I know there are likely things I can't do to clean it because that will then harm any new fish, but how can I ensure it…
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Can I use the water from my dehumidifier for my pets?
I have a dehumidifier in my basement that runs almost constantly. I must empty about 2 gallons of water every day. I had the thought that if it was just distilled water, then I should be able to use it for water changes in my aquarium, or for…
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Do Cats Sleep Better With The Light On Or Off At Night?
I know cats are nocturnal, but cats seem to sleep during the day and at night, so I'm really not sure ...
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How can I raise some red earthworms for my turtle?
I've recently attained a culture of about 20-50 red earthworms, and I'm planning to use them to feed my turtle. I'm currently leaving them in a 14 inch * 5 inch * 5 inch deep planting pot, with soil of about an inch deep. The soil I'm using is some…
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20 year old cat litterbox issue
My cat turned 20 recently. He's been quite healthy for most of his life but had been diagnosed with chronic renal disease. He does not take any medication and gets no treatment for this condition, however I do pay special attention to his diet and…
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Can Rabbits tell time?
You may be familiar with the rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel.
But my rabbit does not have a pocket watch, yet she often manages to get up on the bed minutes before the alarm goes off. The only clock in…
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Do rabbits experience menopause?
I got a question third hand, (friend > wife > me) and a quick search leaves me wondering where to look for the answer.
The friend has an 11 year old female rabbit that has not been spayed. She wants to know if rabbits experience menopause, and what…
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