Injuries — and even death — from flying and jumping fish are not unheard of. In 2013, a sturgeon jumped from the water in Florida and slammed into three children, fracturing one of their skulls, the Sun-Sentinel reported. Can Flying Fish hurt you? “These fish don’t mean any harm – it’s not an attack so…
Are red LED lights bad for fish? For the most part, red lights are not bad for aquarium fish. The light will encourage pigmentation in red plants as well. Unfortunately, you can only use red lights in moderation because algae use the red frequency to conduct photosynthesis, and only using a little of this spectrum…
Fish may not be as intelligent as mammals, but experiments have shown that fish can remember up to five months and have the capacity to learn new skills. If fish have a strong capacity to learn and are proven to have good memories, then where did this myth come from and why do we still…
Is it healthy to grill fish? Yes, we are talking about fish. This decision may not be the most popular at your summer barbecue, but it sure can be a healthy alternative. We all know that fish is high in protein and low in fat. But it’s also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which help…
How much purine is in fish oil supplements? Should I take them or not? Answer: Purines are found in the meat of the fish but not in highly purified, molecularly distilled fish oil, so it should not affect your gout. Can fish oil supplements cause joint pain? Vitamin A toxicity can cause side effects such…
These fish can hear sounds to almost 200,000 Hz, which reaches even higher frequencies than dolphins or bats can hear. But at the same time, much of the sound in human speech, boat engines, walking, music, and other noises we make aboard contain plenty of low frequencies that fishes are likely to hear. Does playing…
Don’t overfeed fry, it fouls the water quality and you could kill me do to constipation. What happens if fish overeat? The breakdown products are toxic and can stress fish, making them prone to other diseases. Overeating, itself, can cause health problems. Fin rot – Fin rot is a condition in which the fins can…
A New York University mathematician examined the fluid dynamics of a swimming rainbow trout and has found that a series of bumps called “the lateral line” along their flanks and snouts are positioned perfectly to sense the flow of the water around them, according to a recent New Yorker magazine article. Can fish see water…
CONCLUSION. A significant body of scientific evidence suggests that yes, fish can feel pain. Their complex nervous systems, as well as how they behave when injured, challenge long-held beliefs that fish can be treated without any real regard for their welfare. How do you know if a fish is in pain? If your fish is…
No, not the live bird, but chicken meat as food for fish. Those in favor of it claim that chicken is a good source of protein. Those against it say that chicken is not a natural food source for fish; after all, chickens do not live in water. Can I give my fish chicken? If…
Since salt is toxic to koi, do not rush into using salt as a remedy in your koi pond. If your koi are swimming awkwardly or look sick or you buy a new koi, it is recommended you treat the koi in a quarantine tank with salt. What does salt do for koi? Pond salt…
Can chopper talk to all animals? Basically, because he’s an animal, he can talk to animals. Animals don’t have the brain function or the necessary vocal chords to enunciate in the human language effectively but since Chopper ate the hito hito fruit he now has both but is also able to retain his previous knowledge…