Feeding betta fruits is an unhealthy practice. It does not match its natural dietary profile. That means eating fruits in excess could make them sick. What else can betta fish eat? Bettas are small, carnivorous fish, which means they need high amounts of protein in their diet to survive and thrive. In the wild, betta…
Fish can be a healthy part of your child’s diet soon after he begins to eat solid food, usually when he’s around 4 to 6 months old. But if your baby has chronic eczema or a food allergy, talk to the doctor first. Can 1 year old eat fish and chips? 15 mins before the…
One such bone and muscle disorder is Broken Back Disease, which is typically due to a vitamin C deficiency. This disease will literally bend the fish’s backbone. However, injuries are sometimes the cause of an abnormal backbone. Why is my fish’s back bent? If a fish has a bent or curved spine, it is most…
Most candles, scented oils, and air fresheners are aquarium safe but any chemical that is made to disperse into the air could cause a problem for your aquarium. Care is needed when using these products near an aquarium and running activated carbon in the filter is always recommended. Are Yankee candles toxic? All of their…
Fish as food/Vitamin D Amount. Does all fish contain vitamin D? Fatty fish: Salmon, tuna, mackerel are rich in vitamin D, it is mostly advised to eat fish on a daily basis, if you have vitamin D deficiency in your body. Does white fish have vitamin D? White fish that typically has very little fat…
The eastern mosquitofish, or Gambusia holbrooki, is a small but voracious eater that is adapted to feed at the water’s surface. They are native to Virginia, but they have spread rapidly because of human introduction. Are mosquito fish native to Virginia? About 150 species are found worldwide, most are fresh and saltwater tropical fish (swordtails…
Does Lake Crescent have fish? According to WatersWest.com, Lake Crescent is the most unique lake in the Olympic Peninsula area. Fish over twenty inches are not uncommon and there is a healthy population of mid-size fish as well. Lake Crescent is a large, deep lake that is crystal clear with incredible visibility. What type of…
Yes, most fish do have tongues, but they aren’t at all like ours. Most fish have a bony structure called the basihyal on the floor of the mouth that superficially resembles a tongue. But it doesn’t have taste buds, isn’t muscular and has very little range of motion, so it isn’t directly equivalent. Do sea…
Most fishes don’t have eyelids , and that’s because they really don’t need them . Eyelids help moisten eyes , so they don’t dry out . Eyelids also protect eyes from things in the air , like dirt and dust . But some fish , like sharks , still have them . What kind of…
People with kidney disease can have trouble removing it from their blood and may need to limit their phosphorus intake ( 5 ). Phosphorus is found in most foods, but some foods are especially good sources.4. Seafood. Fish Phosphorus % RDI Pollock 410 mg 59% Clams 287 mg 41% Scallops 284 mg 41% Salmon 274…
Most captive turtles are probably not getting enough calcium, and as such, most likely are in need of calcium supplementation. A cuttlebone is one of the BEST calcium supplements to give to turtles. Can tortoises eat cuttlefish bone? Cuttlefish bone is an excellent source of calcium for your tortoise. Calcium is a key ingredient for…
The answer is yes – you can freeze fish without gutting first, and you can keep them like that for several months in the freezer without problems. So if you catch a big fish, it’s better to clean it right away and then freeze it in small portions that you can take out of the…