Our Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
PetWave Is Fully Open For Business - COVID-19 Update
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 10 May 2020
PetWave take seriously our essential role in providing specialised food, equipment & other important products to your pets.
What’s the right size Reptile Feeder for my Snake?
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 24 June 2020
This blog is a guide to the best sized frozen rats and mice feeders for Australian reptiles including rats & mice for snakes, lizards, frogs and predatory birds.
Avoiding Constipation and Impaction of Bearded Dragons and Other Lizards
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 8 May 2019
Understanding your bearded dragon and ways to avoid the problems caused by constipation
9 Best Online Aquarium Plants in Australia
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 5 September 2018
Learn which aquarium plants are suitable for beginners and how to plant and care for them. Order in Australia online and get your aquarium planted today!
My Bearded Dragon Eats Better Than Me - Paleo Diet
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 24 March 2018
Native to Australia, pet Bearded Dragons are growing in popularity throughout the world. It is really important to know what Beardies eat so that you can keep your pet healthy.
What Size Aquarium Heater Do I Need for My Fish Tank?
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 21 September 2018
Learn which aquarium heater is suitable for your fish tank. Order aquarium heaters in Australia online and get your aquarium at the right temperature today!
How To Safely Handle Snakes with a Snake Hook
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 1 August 2019
Learn how to safely use a snake hook to move your pet snakes
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Bearded Dragon Mannerisms
Author: Kris Walker Date Posted: 8 May 2020
Understanding your bearded dragons body language and actions is important to connect with your pet lizard..
Life Stages of Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 10 May 2020
PetWave supply four different stages of Black Soldier Fly Larvae - Mini, Larvae, Pre-Pupa and Pupa (for flies). BSFL are a nutritious feeder for pets including lizards, turtles, frogs, predatory fish, scorpions, spiders, native birds & chickens.
Winter Guide for Live Feeder Insects
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 14 April 2020
How and Why Should You Keep Live Insects In Winter?
Common Betta Ailments and Remedies
Author: Kris Walker Date Posted: 1 April 2020
Bettas are an extremely popular home aquarium choice, and understanding how to spot and treat common ailments that can impact your beloved fish.
Setting Up a Terrarium for Australian Reptiles
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 17 May 2019
Choosing and establishing a safe and secure terrarium for your Aussie reptile!
A Bachelor Pad for My Ackie Monitor
Author: Cherise Hannan-Tipokoroa Date Posted: 11 November 2020
Designing a vivarium for a spiny-tailed monitor (Varanus arcanthurus), also known as an ackie monitor.
Betta Siamese Fighting Fish Pattern Types
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 8 October 2018
What colours and patterns are Bettas available in? View and learn more about their distinct colours and patterning here, including show standards. Online Siamese Fighting Fish.
Clean-Up Crew for Live Insect Colonies - Cleaner Dermestid Beetle Larvae
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 26 June 2020
Different types of bug in your live insects? Congratulations you have a bonus!! Dermestid beetles will live happily in a live insect colony functioning as the “Clean Up Crew”. They are not dangerous to live healthy insects & can be bonus reptile feeders.
4 Simple Magic Tricks for your Betta Fish
Author: Kristy Walker Date Posted: 21 February 2018
Training your fish to do tricks is relatively simple. This blog describes four simple tricks to train your Betta Fish.
Are you a well-intentioned aquarium terrorist?
Author: Chris Read Date Posted: 28 February 2018
Aquarium fish & plants have been released into waterways by well intended but ill-informed aquarium owners. This has created serious ongoing issues. Aquarium fish & plants should only be disposed of responsibly, away from natural waterways.
10 Aquarium Plants That Don't Require Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Author: Sarah Slater Date Posted: 29 December 2020
Aquascaping an aquarium with beautiful plants is an enormously satisfying hobby… read about the aquarium plants that are perfect for aquascaping without added carbon dioxide (CO2).
