The northern snakehead fish, an invasive species that can breathe air and survive on land, has been found in Georgia waters, according to wildlife officials. Which fish can live on land? The northern snakehead fish, a native to East Asia, used to be sold in pet stores, live-food fish markets and restaurants in some major…
Mudskippers are amphibious fish that spend as much as 90% of their time on land. They have spent so much time out of the water that they’ve adapted how they move, breathe, and see on land. Mudskippers have adapted ‘shoulder’ joints and pectoral fins, which allows them to walk, jump, swim and even climb on…
However, as a fish hobbyist, let me share with you the insights of people who feed chicken to their fish. These guys have been in the hobby for quite some time and are successful fishkeepers. Chicken is a good part of their fishes’ diets. Can you give fish chicken? Absolutely! They will enjoy both raw…
Tuberculosis is a very important disease of humans and mammals, but fish do not get tuberculosis. All fish are susceptible to mycobacteriosis, though some species seem to be at greater risk than others. Can TB be transmitted to dogs? YES! Dogs are also susceptible to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. What’s worse, if you have this infection you…
Composting worms are great for fishing and the european nightcrawler is the best because once this worm is on the hook it will wriggle and squirm for a good 30 minutes after being submerged into water. This makes it attractive to fish, as well as being a reasonable sized worm for the fish to eat….
Both dogs and cats are susceptible to infection with Diphyllobothrium spp. following ingestion of infected fish but infection is not passed directly between dogs and cats. Diphyllobothrium spp. infection of dogs and cats develops following ingestion of an infected fish that ingested the copepod first intermediate host.Both dogs and cats are susceptible to infection with…
What causes septicemia in fish? Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (syn. Egtved) is a systemic infection of several salmonid and a growing list of marine and freshwater fish that is caused by viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus. The infection may occur in fish of any age, resulting in significant mortality, and fish that survive may become carriers. How…
Can you go deep sea fishing while pregnant? There are restrictions to be aware of before booking an Offshore Fishing Private Charter. These trips are typically not recommended for children under 6 and pregnant women, and the customer must be at least 18 to fish without parental consent. Can you go on a boat 7…
Are Ziploc bags toxic to fish? They’re in your kids’ lunchboxes, your kitchen drawers, and probably in your refrigerator. Ziploc storage bags have been a part of American culture for decades. But those toxic plastic baggies are leaching harmful chemicals into your food – and killing marine life. Can fish survive in plastic bags? Some…
Is the White Banded Fishing Spider Poisonous and Do They Bite. They are not aggressive but like most other species of nursery web spiders, they may bite if provoked. Being large in size, their bite may be painful, not dangerous though leading to redness or localized pain. Are fishing spiders poisonous to humans? Fishing Spiders…
Can tropical fish live with catfish? Omnivorous Catfish Some catfish are omnivorous and occasionally prey on other fish in the aquarium. They’re best kept in larger aquariums or with large tropical fish. They may be kept with other fish as long as there is plenty of room and hiding places for fish such as rocks…
IDENTIFICATION. There are over a dozen species of flying fish in the waters off Florida. Flying fish aren’t capable of powered flight. Instead, they propel themselves out of the water at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. Where are flying fish found? Flying fish are tropical and temperate marine species that can be…