Guinea Pig – Moeshi
April 30, 2010 by drjungle
Filed under Catch All, Cute Pets, Small Pets
Moeshi
"What to do with a brand new guinea pig in the family?"
2010-03-03
Here’s what Sonya Taylor says about Moeshi:
"Moeshi is our first Guinea Pig. We just got him. So far he hasn’t done anything funny or interesting yet as he is still adjusting to his new home. "
"It looks like you are providing a great home for Moeshi. As far as having fun interesting experiences with him, just give it time! Thanks for sharing Moeshi with us."
Metallic Blue Mushroom
April 29, 2010 by Jasmine
Filed under Aquariums, Catch All, Corals Mini-Reef
Metallic Blue Mushroom
"What’s shiny and blue, and eye-catching too? How about a Metallic Blue corallimorph!"
1/09/2010
Get those cool purple and blue colors into your tank with this larger sized Actinodiscus,
the Metallic Mushroom Coral!
The Metallic Blue Mushroom Actinodiscus coerulea is also known as the Blue Mushroom or Purple Mushroom. it is very hardy and will multiply on its own, offering you many new mushrooms. True to their names, these striking beauties can be purple, blue or a combination of the two, and may have a white mouth.
Like most Actinodiscus mushrooms, the Blue Mushroom or Purple Mushroom typically reaches only 2-3″ (5-8 cm). They have a pimpled surface which holds toxic stinging cells, instead of the long feeder tentacles found in sea anemones and stony corals. They have no ribbing but they can have ruffled edges.
The A. coerulea is readily available, and a great coral for beginners to advanced aquarists… More
Buddy the Parakeet
Buddy
"What does Buddy like to look at?"
2010-02-19
Here’s what Brandon Kirk says about Buddy:
"He is new we havent got him out of his cage yet. We just got him yeterday so we will get him out monday but its funny because he is focused on the mirror toy lol"
"It not unusual for a parakeet to be fascinated by a mirror, thats for sure. Thanks for sharing Buddy with us."
Bluffon’s Macaw
Bluffon’s Macaw
"NO BLUFFIN’, I’m a Bluffon’s! My momma was a Blue and Gold, but I’m the son of a Buff!"
This is “Lassiah”, a 3 year old male “Bluffons” macaw.
Lassiahs mother is a Buffon’s Macaw and his father is a Blue & Gold Macaw!
The Bluffon’s Macaw is a hybrid cross between a Blue and Gold Macaw and a Buffon’s Macaw. It is a first generation macaw, meaning its parents are two species of naturally occurring macaws.The Blue and Gold Macaw has been has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade. The Buffon’s Macaw, highly endangered in its native habitat, has been quite scarce. But it has done very well in captivity. It is a ready breeder and is becoming more firmly established today. Some Buffon’s Macaws have even been re-introduced into their native habitat.
Hybrid macaws are bred for color. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father’s have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring’s coloration and overall appearance…. More
Boxer Dog – Buster
Buster
"Guess what Buster likes most of all!"
2010-02-19
Here’s what Katie Fields says about Buster:
"Buster is a dork! He loves to chase after his shadows and thinks he is a lap dog. He will lay right on you!"
"Buster is one great looking pup… we’d let him lay wherever he wants! Thanks for sharing Buster here."
The Disk Coral
April 25, 2010 by Jasmine
Filed under Aquariums, Catch All, Corals Mini-Reef
Disk Coral
Fungia Sp.
"Ever hear of a coral that can shake, climb, and flip? Check me out!"
3/31/2010
The Disk Coral is a mover, it looks stationary but watch out… it will even climb and flip
The Disk Corals from the Fungia genus are quite hardy creatures that easily move about on the substrate. They are solitary, free-living corals and they use water and current to get where they want to be. They can actually move up to 12″ per day (30 cm). They have also been known to climb slight slopes up to a 30 degree angle, and to right themselves if they get flipped over.
As the name implies, the Disk Coral Fungia spp. are mostly round, though an occasional specimen will be elongated. They range from saucer-like shapes to dome shapes and can also be dented. Other common names they are known by are Rough Feather Coral, Common Mushroom Coral, Elongate Mushroom Coral, Distorted Mushroom Coral, Plate Coral, Disc Coral, Tongue Coral, Fungus Coral, and Chinaman Hat Coral.
Disk Corals are awesome animals with the unique beauty and characteristics of the Fungiidae family. They come in a wide array of colors that make them an attractive addition to your display… Read More
Long Haired Chihuahua – Bruiser
Bruiser
"Guess what I do besides look good in yellow!"
2010-02-19
Here’s what Deb says about Bruiser:
"He sleeps with the head of a stuffed animal in his mouth biting down."
"Bruiser looks quite pampered, and he’s a guard dog to boot! Thanks for sharing him here."
The Condy Anemone
April 23, 2010 by Jasmine
Filed under Aquariums, Catch All, Corals Mini-Reef
Condy Anemone
"Now I may not be the prettiest, but everybody knows me and many love me! I’m in saltwater fish stores all the time, I’m inexpensive, and I’m hardy… what’s not to love?"
11/04/2009
The Condy Anemone, also called the Giant Golden Anemone, is the ‘big boy’
of the Condylactis genus!
The Condylactis Anemone known as the Giant Golden Anemone Condylactis gigantea is from the Western Atlantic Ocean. It is very similar to Its close cousin, the Florida Pink-Tipped Anemone C. passiflora, though it is generally not quite as pink. Also the Florida Pink-Tipped Anemone is said to be primarily collected from Florida, while the Giant Golden Anemone is usually collected from areas outside of Florida.
A familiar and commonly available anemone species they are often simply called the Condy Anemone or Condylactis Anemone. But the Condylactis are some of those sea anemones with a ton of ‘common’ names…. Read More
Longhair German Sheperd – Tiger
Tiger
"Not only is he cute…"
2010-02-19
Here’s what Kailash Chand Saini says about Tiger:
"I have GSD, German Shepherd Dog. Its name is Tiger, its colour is tanblack."
"Tiger could be a good name… if only he were a cat. What a great looking dog! Thanks for sharing Tiger with us."
Lesser Knob Coral, Cyphastrea decadia
April 21, 2010 by Jasmine
Filed under Aquariums, Catch All, Corals Mini-Reef
Lesser Knob Coral
Cyphastrea decadia
"Nope, not an Acropora! I’m unique, a SPS coral in an LPS genus, brightly colored, small starry polyps… yes, and extremely beautiful!"
3/31/2010
The Lesser Knob Coral can be extremely beautiful,
having bright contrasting colors in aquacultured specimens!
Aquacultured corals of the Cyphastrea genus are extremely beautiful, and the Lesser Knob Coral Cyphastrea decadia is no exception. The natural colors of this group include gray, brown, cream, green, yellow, and white.
Aquacultured specimens have been developed into much more colorful animals! These varieties can include shades of reds and oranges, pinks, purples, blues, and lavenders. The colors often contrast, with the background or surface area, known as the ‘coenosteum’ being one color, while the ‘corallites’, the raised areas where the polyps reside, being another. Aquacultured specimens are nothing short of amazing! Read More