Angela Tague

Common Mistakes Beginners Make with Saltwater Aquariums (and How to Avoid Them)
Congrats on taking the leap into saltwater fishkeeping. As you set up your first saltwater fish tank, you'll quickly discover marine life has different requirements than freshwater aquariums.
Below are a few common mistakes often made by beginning saltwater aquarists and how you can avoid them so your marine tank will thrive.
Common Mistake #1: Not Mixing Aquarium Water Properly
You know saltwater aquariums requir...

The Importance of Water Testing in Saltwater Aquariums: A Beginner's Guide
Whether you're in the planning stage or have already set up your first marine aquarium, add water testing to your to-do list. Regularly testing the contents of the water in your saltwater aquarium lets you know if the water is balanced, or ideal, for your oceanic friends to thrive.
How often should you test your aquarium water?
Poor water quality causes most environmentally induced fish diseases. Testing your aquarium ...

Adopting environmentally conscious practices in-store builds brand loyalty among green shoppers by showcasing solutions that minimize waste, reduce energy consumption and align with growing consumer demand for sustainability.
The PwC 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey polled 20,000 consumers sourced from 31 countries and territories. The results show that 85% of consumers prioritize products or services that incorporate sustainability-focused practices. Furthermore, consumers are willing to sp...

Retail isn’t solely transactional – it’s experiential, too.
As sellers have embraced the experiential retail concept by offering hands-on, engaging moments, you’ll likely have experienced workshops, displays, events, entertainers, interactive kiosks and more on sales floors and in dining establishments. Why? These unique experiences can’t be replicated online, encouraging consumers to shop in person.
A retail report predicts 2025 is the year retailers will prioritize experiential moments in t...

Are you brainstorming the perfect holiday gift? Learn more about finding the perfect phone for you or a loved one at Cox Mobile.
The holiday season is a perfect time to buy a new mobile phone for someone special. After all, mobile communication helps keep us all connected.
Whether you shop Black Friday, Cyber Monday or other seasonal sales, you're sure to find the right mobile device for your loved one. Here's our guide to shopping for a mobile phone this holiday season:
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As you care for your outdoor feline friends, you may wonder if offering a heated cat house to strays in cool weather is safe. We all want our pets (and their random outdoor buddies) to feel cozy, but is it the right thing to do?
The quick answer is yes! But, before you put a heated kitty house outside, learn how to do it safely and what features it should have to give your outdoor cats the best care.
How to Care for Feral and Stray Cats
A feral or stray cat is simply a cat not officially owne...

Finding the right method to manage inventory for your business helps you learn how much product you can stock without loss of profitability.

Tips on choosing a car for your teen driver.

In the blink of an eye, your sweet little toddler has become an independent teenager. Along with asking to stay out late with friends and borrow your car keys, they've started to hint at getting their own set of wheels.

Maybe it's time.

If you're ready to go shopping for a starter car for your teenager, this first-hand insight from a handful of parents will help you put your search into high gear. Three families share their buying experiences, top ...

Making a move? Learn how to take your Cox services with you, or find them in your new area.
Moving is stressful enough without having to worry about setting up your home internet and mobile service.
You can simplify the process by bundling these services. Cox Home Internet offers the nation's fastest internet service, while Cox Mobile can keep you connected to friends and family — and potentially save you money.
Here's how you can set up new services or transfer your existing ...

With a few taps, you can update your smartphone to make it more accessible. Learn how people with low vision, dexterity limitations, cognitive delays or hearing issues can activate these tools.
Everyone can — and should — enjoy the full features of their smartphone.
For those with low vision, dexterity challenges, cognitive delays or hearing issues, activating a variety of accessibility features on your mobile phone can make it easier and more enjoyable to use.
Cox Mobile Phone ...

For the second year, Tom's of Maine is providing support and mentorship to a group of environmental champions from undrerepresented communities working to solve some of Earth's most pressing challenges. The Tom's of Maine Incubator Program strives to further these individuals' efforts and ensure they are included in the conversation about climate change, sustainability, and solutions.

Meet Diamond Spratling, Founder of Girl Plus Environment

When it comes to women of color environmentalists, D...

Some little girls grow up with kittens in their laps or asking for a puppy of their own. Brooke Elder liked furry friends, but reptiles captured her heart at a young age and turned her into a reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate super mom as an adult.
"I've always loved reptiles. I remember being around five or six years old and catching frogs and snakes outside while growing up in Wisconsin. Basically, from the time I could walk, I would search for any living creature. From bugs to mama gart...

Cats are curious. They like to get up close and personal when you're opening a crinkly bag in the kitchen, bringing something new into your home, or giving those leafy friends of yours attention. If curiosity has transitioned to nibbling, touching ... or terrorizing your favorite plants, it's time to take action. Let's learn several ways to protect plants from cats.
How to Keep Cats Away From Plants Naturally
First off, you might wonder why cats seek out plants. Cats instinctively explore the...

The type of fixture you illuminate your aquarium with matters.

To make all the elements of your aquascape stay healthy and visually pop — from fish and plants to decor — select a full spectrum RGB (red, blue, green) option, such as the Aqueon® OptiBright® Smart LED light. This smart light syncs with the Aqueon® BlueIQ app to make controlling your aquarium light a breeze.