You’ll be surprised to know that betta fish can jump quite high. In fact, for how small they are, it’s impressive. The average betta can jump 2-3 inches out of the water. And in extreme cases, this can be even higher. How long can Bettas be out of water? We can make fair estimates, though….
You’ll be surprised to know that betta fish can jump quite high. In fact, for how small they are, it’s impressive. The average betta can jump 2-3 inches out of the water. Can a betta jump out of its bowl? Although bettas have been traditionally kept in vases and other small containers, a tank where…
It’s not a good idea to feed carrots, beans or other vegetables that are very fibrous to your betta. These are difficult for your betta to chew and swallow and they can cause digestive problems. You should also avoid vegetables that have bitter flavors – things like cabbage, brussel sprouts and broccoli. What vegetables can…
Cleaning new aquarium gravel properly is an important first step in keeping water quality high; gravel dust and residue can harm or even kill fish. Improperly cleaned gravel is one of the major hidden causes of slightly cloudy water in newer aquariums. Can a substrate kill a fish? Yes very possible. Gas can become trapped…
Ponds can usually withstand a number of consecutive hot days and nights, but if these conditions persist, oxygen levels may decline to levels harmful to fish. Larger fish usually die first because their oxygen requirements are greater than those of smaller fish. Why are all the fish in my pond dying? Overcrowding and overfeeding, two…
Naturally occurring. There are several reports of total albinism in both freshwater and marine fish, however, frequently captured albino fish are only reported in aquarium magazines and local newspapers. Can my albino fish see? Registered. In the wild, the ones who are albino are those who live in caves. (normally) That is because in the…
When you start feeding your child tuna, watch carefully for signs for an allergic reaction and don’t start any other new foods for at least three days. Babies can eat fish, including canned tuna, any time after age 6 months, but talk to your pediatrician first. Is tuna fish safe for 2 year old? Tuna…
Sandusky, Ohio — In the interest of fish conservation and management of the resource, minimum lengths are often established. A few studies performed in other states and Ontario have shown that there is a degree of fish shrinkage after being iced for hours in a cooler. Aug 31, 2015. Do fish shrink in ice? It’s…
Do They Get Lonely? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored. Can I keep…
In Zooplankton Are Not Fish, we provide a size-spectrum model using the best parameter estimates from the literature, and establish the individual effect each of the five key zooplankton feeding parameters has on the community size-spectrum, by comparing against a base model where zooplankton are parameterized as just Oct 19, 2016. What is considered zooplankton?…
There are two main indicators of sex in koi. The easiest way to tell is from fin shape and color. Male koi have smaller, more pointed fins that are opaque and generally colorful. Female koi, on the other hand, have larger, rounded fins that are partly or completely translucent or even transparent. Can a koi…
Santa Monica Pier fishing is easy, and there are many species of fish including sea bass and black croaker that reside under the pier. You don’t need a fishing license to drop a line off the Pier; at the Santa Monica Pier Bait & Tackle Co. you can get gear, poles, bait and tips from…