Burton’s Blog: 5/14 – Pond Alkalinity

May 14th, 2010 by admin Categories: Articles, Burton's Blog No Responses
Burton’s Blog: 5/14 – Pond Alkalinity

Alkalinity is your friend.

One of the most misunderstood concepts of pond or container management is alkalinity and the pond’s relationship to acid balance.  Alkalinity and pH are linked in the sense that alkalinity is a measure of the amount of acid that your water can absorb without changing the pH. Continue Reading

Betta Splendens: A Splendid Fish Indeed

March 15th, 2010 by admin Categories: Articles, Issue 4 No Responses
Betta Splendens: A Splendid Fish Indeed

Pets are more than just pretty animals on display in a cage or aquarium. One of Total Pet’s missions is to show what we can learn from their presence in our lives if we just take the time to observe their behaviors.

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Total Pet FAQs: Fish & Aquatics

November 17th, 2009 by admin Categories: Pet FAQs 2 Responses
Total Pet FAQs: Fish & Aquatics

Answers to your most frequently asked general aquatics care questions. Got a question we haven’t answered? Send us an email, post a comment. If we find your question particularly insightful, we’ll add it to the list!

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Sea Dragons at the PPG Aquarium

October 20th, 2009 by admin Categories: Articles, Issue 3 No Responses
Sea Dragons at the PPG Aquarium

PPG Aquarium curator Allan Marshall offers a very short, candid remark when asked why the aquarium first decided to create a sea dragon exhibit in 2003. “Stupidity,” he says, the comment equal parts sincerity and jest. Continue Reading