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09
AUG
2014
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Successful reef tanks require a delicate balance and hard work to keep all their inhabitants healthy. A UV sterilizer may make it easier to keep your tank clean, but ease of use doesn't matter if it disrupts that crucial balance. A clear view of the risks and benefits will help you know if this type of filtration system is right for your tank.
How A UV Sterilizer Works
These filtration systems work by drawing up a small amount of tank water at a time, usually through a powerhead motor, and passing it over a UV bulb. The procedure kills fungi, algae, bacteria, parasites and sometimes viruses, depending on the strength of the bulb and the amount of time the water spends under UV light. Some UV systems claim to kill as much as 99 percent of the organisms that pass through them. The system can help hobbyists prevent disease and parasites in their tanks and get a handle on algae blooms.
Effect on Supplemental Products
In addition to killing harmful organisms, UV li.. [More]
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Using UV Sterilizers For Reef Tanks in South Africa , UV Sterlizers South Africa , Nano aquariums South Africa , Reef Tanks South Africa , Tropical Aquariums South Africa , Fish Tank South Africa
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05
AUG
2014
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Chinchillas are fascinating pets, and like most rodents, they are remarkably clever. Of course, being beautiful to behold, and soft as silk to the touch isn’t a good enough reason to keep chinchillas as pets. Fortunately, given a bit of space, plenty of love, a proper diet and following these tips will make it easy for you to keep your chinchillas happy and healthy for as long as they live (which can be up to 20 years).
Understanding Chinchilla Needs
As with most pets, there are a few key areas where their owners can focus for chinchilla health. When caring for and handling your pet, you should always keep these needs in mind.
Eating – Chinchillas have a special digestive system that allows them to pull the necessary fibre from their diet. In order to keep everything running smoothly, and to maintain excellent health, chinchillas need access to plenty of fresh Timothy Hay every day.
Sleeping – These beautiful anim.. [More]
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Tips For Keeping Chinchillas Happy In South Africa , Buy Chinchilla Food South Africa , Chinchilla Cage South Africa , Caring For Chinchillas South Africa
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01
AUG
2014
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So you’ve decided to adopt rabbits. Congratulations on your new, furry family members. Rabbits are one of the most popular pets in South Africa.
Introducing Rabbits to the People and Pets in Your Life
Whenever you introduce new members to your family, you’ve got to be sensitive. It’s true for baby humans, old dogs and young bunnies. Remember that although you know and love all the people (and pets) in your family, they are all strangers to your new rabbits. And, as they are prey animals, rabbits are often afraid of the unknown.
Most adults have the patience to wait until the new rabbits hop over to say hello. However, some children may find it difficult to wait. When making introductions, ask your children to remain seated on the floor without making any startling movements until the new bunnies make the first move. Children must also be reminded to stroke rabbits slowly, not to pull on their ears, and to keep away from sharp rabbit teeth.
Y.. [More]
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Introducing New Rabbit To Your Family in South Africa , Online Pet shop South Africa , Online Pet Store South Africa
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27
JUL
2014
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It's easy to see why nano reef aquariums are so popular. Who wouldn't you want a tiny portion of the ocean sitting on your desk? Especially when it costs a fraction of what larger reef systems cost. A nano reef delivers endless fascination, from the saunter of its careful invertebrates to the abrupt retreat of its bashful fish. Every alcove contains a hidden wonder. For seasoned hobbyists, a nano reef offers an exciting challenge with beautiful rewards for a home or office. If you're thinking about a nano reef, consider the following for nano reef success.
Miniature Reefs
In the most practical sense, all home reef aquariums are miniature reefs when compared to expansive natural reefs. However, the term "nano reef" generally refers to a miniature reef system that is typically 50 litres or less, housing corals, invertebrates, and perhaps a few fish. That's a lot of complexity in a small space.
What thrives on a nano reef?
Specimens characteristic of a n.. [More]
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The Nano Reef Revolution , Starting A Nano Reef Aquarium in South Africa , Nano Reef South Africa , Reef Aquarium Fish South Africa , Marine Aquarium Tank South Africa , Reefkeeping South Africa
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26
JUL
2014
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Nutrition is the watchword for taking care of your bird. A balanced diet is a necessity to allow a bird to live a full and healthy life. An unbalanced diet is the main cause of disease and early death in pet birds. Malnutrition is a human-made disease. Fortunately, it is also treatable by changing the diet.
For most pet birds, a balanced diet consists of 65-80% formulated diet, about 15-30% vegetables, and the rest can be fruits and nuts. Some species such as lories and hyacinth macaws have very special dietary needs. Be sure to consult with your avian veterinarian to know what diet is best for your bird. If your bird is currently eating a seed-based diet as her primary source of nutrition, it is a good idea to convert her to a formulated diet.
Feeding your bird correctly is not difficult, but knowing when and how to switch from a not-so-healthy diet to one that has optimum nutrition takes some know-how. We have compiled a host of tips we recommend in order to switch .. [More]
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Switching Your Bird's Diet , Roudybush Bird Diet , Bird Food South Africa , Buy Bird Pellets South Africa , Bird Seed South Africa , Parakeet Food South Africa , Budgie Food South Africa , African Grey Food ,
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25
JUL
2014
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The Aquael Reef Master XL will be available in South Africa in October 2014 and offers the most advanced complete marine set up available to fish keepers. The Reef Master XL consists of all the elements essential in setting up and maintaining a stunning, large marine aquarium. The 385 litre tank is constructed from ultra clear, opti-white glass and measures 100 x 70 x 55 cm. Water is circulated by the Aquael Reef Circulator 10000 Pump with an external performance controller and heated by a 300W Aquael Comfortzone heater.
Functional Aquarium Stand
The aquarium sits on top of a gloriously finished wooden stand, 100 x 70 x 90 cm, reinforced with an internal aluminium frame. The well finished stand offers even the most advanced aquarist ample room within to conceal the most complex of systems beneath the aquarium. The cabinet contains a 135 litre sump with a modern self driven protein skimmer. Drainage and water supply is managed by 3 groups of PVC pipes that protect the.. [More]
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Most Advanced Complete Marine Tank
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23
JUL
2014
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Are you providing everything your rabbits need to be happy and healthy and live a long life? You may think you are, but do you know for sure? Your rabbits may have a lovely big hutch to live in, and spend their days in a large run with lots of space to exercise and explore, but what about rabbit food? Are your rabbits getting all the right nutrients in their meals? If you simply feed your rabbits a supermarket dry rabbit food mix, you could be neglecting to give your them everything they need. Supermarket mixes may well be deficient in fibre which is vital for rabbits and other small mammals.
Rabbits need a lot of fibre in their diet to keep them healthy. You may be surprised at exactly how much fibre they do need. Hay is a good source of fibre, but did you know that you should be feeding a pile of hay to your rabbit, roughly the same size as his body – each day? If your rabbit consumes this much hay, he isn’t over eating, so you shouldn’t cut down on .. [More]
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Meeting The Needs of Rabbits In South Africa , Pet Rabbit Food South Africa , Rabbit Hay , Timothy Hay South Africa
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12
JUL
2014
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All-seed diets for pet birds, including parakeets, is something that has long been debated and it is a hot topic when it comes to bird care. While many birds are raised on all-seed diets, it should be noted that this is not good for your bird and may lead to many health issues down the line. Not only are seeds very high in fat but they are also not an adequate source of vitamins and minerals for your pet bird.
Parakeets need more balanced nutrition than an all-seed diet can provide. A wide variety of healthy human foods, as well as formulated pellets are recommended for the parakeet diet, as they offer a wide spectrum of nutrients and a balanced alternative to seed diets. If your bird is a “seed junkie,” it’s important to consult your local avian vet for tips and tricks to help you transition your pet to a healthier diet. Proper bird care is crucial and it is of the utmost importance to know that you cannot simply switch your bird from seed to something e.. [More]
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Why Bird Seed Diets Are Bad For Parakeets , Bird Food South Africa , Parakeet Diet South Africa , Feeding Pet Birds South Africa , Budgie Food South Africa , Feeding Parakeets in South Africa
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12
JUL
2014
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Got kids? There’s a fair chance that somewhere along the line you’ve had a snuggly soft bunny toy, or perhaps a rabbit costume of sorts. You may have read Peter The Rabbit to your young ones.
Kids are naturally fascinated by the playful hopping of young rabbits, and the silky softness of their long ears. If you have children at home, there are few things you need to consider before adding a bunny to your family.
Everyone Needs Their Space
Your kids want their own rooms, somewhere they can’t be disturbed as they play and relax. Even clingy children need their own space. The same goes for your rabbits. They need a space where they feel secure, it doesn’t need to be an entire room, or even an entire cage, but there must be somewhere that your rabbit, can retreat for some peace.
What You Should Do: Investing in a living space is only half the solution; you also need to spend time teaching your children about the importance of space .. [More]
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Rabbits And Children , Few Things About Rabbits & Kids , Children And Rabbits
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12
JUL
2014
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Providing a healthy and well-balanced diet for your chinchilla is essential to his health and will ensure he has the best quality of life possible. Most health problems stem from an owner providing incorrect nutrition, which can be avoided with good education.
With so many chinchilla food options out there, how do you know which is the best for your pet? Consider a day in the life of a wild chinchilla. He would spend 70% of his time above ground searching out or 'foraging' for food while keeping a beady eye out for predators, to make sure he wasn't going to end up as someone else's dinner!
His diet would be mainly made up of grasses, hay, herbs and bark - all high fibre foods! His territory would be the equivalent of around 30 tennis courts meaning he'd get a lot of exercise every day searching out food across that area. The chinchilla's whole existence has evolved around this high fibre diet.
Many chinchilla owners do not take into consideration a chin.. [More]
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Chinchilla Feeding Guidelines , Feeding Chinchillas in South Africa , Chinchilla Food South Africa , Correct Diet For Chinchillas , RSPCA Feeding Guideline For Chinchillas
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