The biggest fish in the ocean is the Rhincodon typus or whale shark. Despite their tremendous size and intimidating appearance, whale sharks are commonly docile and approachable. Is there a shark bigger than the whale shark? Sharks come in all sizes. The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to get as large…
The Lake Michgian smelt run is typically between late March and the end of April. Smelt in Lake Michigan have declined dramatically since their peak in the mid-1980’s. A half-full pail has been considered a very good catch in recent years. Last year, the catch was spotty, varying from evening to evening. Can you still…
A fish pedicure, also known as a fish spa, involves patrons dipping their feet in a tub of water filled with small fish called Garra rufa. Garra rufa are sometimes referred to as “doctor fish” because they eat away dead skin found on peoples’ feet, leaving newer skin exposed. Are fish pedicures safe? The treatment…
Fishes, which live in the underground water bodies are called subterranean fishes. Fishes live in the underground water bodies have reduced or absence of eyes and hence depend on their sense of smell and vibrations to move through their surroundings and to find food and mate. What animals live in underground water? Species of salamanders,…
Examples of brackish water fish include species such as snook, tarpon, red drum, sheepshead, largemouth bass, channel catfish, peacock bass, and striped bass. Can all fish live in brackish water? Many fish species typically thought of as freshwater, can be adapted to the brackish aquarium, while some true brackish fish are often sold in the…
The carp fish that had human-like facial features, eyes, nose, and a mouth was first discovered by a tourist who had earlier shared the strange image. With an unusual face like humans, and downright ‘creepy’, a fish spotted swimming in the lake in Malaysia has stunned the internet. Which fish looks like a human? The…
Are tang fish easy to keep? Tangs are very common in larger aquariums because of their constant movement along with their stunning color. That being said, no tang is considered easy to keep. All tangs require a different diet than most fish (mainly herbivorous) and can be quite shy and timid when first added to…
Yes, you can put fish and turtles into the same aquarium, but there are a TON of strings attached. Basically, you need to get a lot of things right, and perhaps be a little lucky, in order to really make it work. Can you have a turtle in a fish tank? Aquarium. Aquatic turtles can…
Can fish be marinated? It is great idea to marinate fish and shellfish before throwing it on the grill or using another high-temperature cooking method. A good marinade not only adds flavor, it also keeps the meat tender. Marinated seafood is less likely to stick to the grill or pan because of the oil coating…
Can you fish for Asian carp? Snagging Asian carp with big, heavy jigs and spoons, with large treble hooks attached, is a popular method. Or, simply using a large snagging hook such as those commonly used for catching paddlefish can work as well. It certainly can be done, but vertical jigging will produce much better…
Caught early enough a fish can recover, even from a surprisingly dry state. However, how you handle the fish immediately on discovery is crucial to its survival. The first thing to do is get the fish back into some water, but in a safe environment. Simply dropping the fish back in to the tank is…
In general, pediatricians say parents can start introducing tuna at around 6 months of age. Can babies have canned tuna? When can babies have tuna? Weaning is recommended from around 6 months of age. At this point, it is safe to start giving your baby tuna to eat. We recommend a week or so of…