The Journal
Field notes from YoloLife: species we keep, tanks we build, and the routines that keep them healthy.
Cherry Shrimp in the UAE: Why Your Hard Water Is a Cheat Code
Neocaridina shrimp need hard, mineral-rich water to build their shells — which is exactly what comes out of a Dubai tap. The one animal the internet says is...
Leopard Gecko Setup in the UAE: A Safe First Vivarium Checklist
A practical UAE checklist for setting up a leopard gecko vivarium before the gecko comes home.
Feeding Reptiles in the UAE: Calcium, D3 and the Gut-Loading Problem
Metabolic bone disease is the most common serious illness in captive reptiles, and it is entirely a feeding problem — not a calcium problem. Here is why dusting...
How Often Should I Feed My Fish? Why the Answer Changes in a UAE Summer
Once a day, as much as they finish in two minutes, and one fasting day a week. That is the whole answer for most tanks — and it...
Freshwater Fish Compatibility Guide: What Can Live Together?
A practical compatibility checklist for planning a calmer freshwater community before adding or ordering fish.
Keeping Turtles in the UAE: Tank Size, Basking and the Red-Eared Slider Problem
The cute coin-sized turtle in the shop becomes a 30 cm animal that lives 40 years and needs 400 litres. Almost nobody is told this at the point...