FRESHWATER SHARKS
HINT: THEY AREN’T REAL SHARKS.
Sharks are commonly associated with fear, mainly because of movies like The Meg, The Shallow, and the classic, Jaws. However,... Read More...
Manuel Yap
PLANT CRAZE DURING THE PANDEMIC
The pandemic forced us to stay at home for many months. To cure our boredom, we took on several hobbies, and one of the most popular to emerge was backyard gardening. Hence, the terms plantito and plantita were born.... Read More...
DESIGNING A COMFORTABLE ROOM FOR A FELINE
Cats are very agile and can climb well. They also like having their own personal place. Some humans sleep with them, while others build enclosures for them.... Read More...
UNUSUAL FRESHWATER FISHES
A local fish store would usually house common varieties of Fish, such as Goldfish, Angelfish Koi, Arowana, and Flowerhorn, as well as Livebearers, Corydoras, Tetra, Danio, and Gourami. But there are certain types of Fish customers are usually curious about because of their looks, size, and shape, I call them “unusual looking Fishes.”... Read More...
CARING FOR GOLDFISH
The previous times, the basic setup for taking care of Goldfish at home was tackled, focusing on filter media, tanks, ponds, and pumps. Here’s more information for one to be able to provide the best care for their Goldfish. ... Read More...
FEROCIOUS FERRARI
In my February 2020 article titled Ferrari: The Tranquil Indian Star Tortoise, I wrote about my unexpected animal companion Ferrari, a seven-year-old female Indian Star tortoise whom I have been taking care of since 2014.... Read More...
CARING FOR GOLDFISH
In the first of this three-part series, the importance of water chemistry was discussed, together with how water quality could be maintained so that fishes remained healthy. The many types of commercially-available filter equipment were enumerated as well. Other elements of filtration are then to be explored.... Read More...
SEEING RED
In earlier days, aquarium plants are considered as merely secondary accents, serving to prettify the aquarium setup. ... Read More...
Newbie essentials when caring for goldfish
Caring for goldfish has given me years of fun and joy, and I cannot imagine being without them. Thankfully, aside from technology helping me to take better car... Read More...
Fly high, Budapest high flyer
High-flying fancy pigeons are popular in Western and European countries. Interestingly, they are not as common in the Philippines. During my high school days, ... Read More...
Manuel Yap
Manuel Yap is a contributor for Manila Bulletin's Animal Scene magazine.