Overdosing ammonia removers during the start-up and break-in cycle of a newly set-up aquarium can cause problems and actually delay the onset of nitrification, even when using a culture of living nitrifying bacteria. What do I do if I put too much ammonia in my fish tank? What should I do? Complete a 25% water…
After the fish has cooled, cover and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This fish also freezes well. If you freeze the fish, be sure to boil it again, then chill and refrigerate before serving. Gefilte fish is traditionally eaten cold with a horseradish sauce. Can you freeze fresh gefilte fish? Frozen…
Either design your aquarium to be year-round or be prepared to move it indoors. If you do want to keep it outside all year, you can use a heater for the colder months. Avoid putting your aquarium under trees or you will be forever cleaning out debris. Also, avoid a location that has no shade…
Taking high doses of fish oil supplements might increase the risk of bleeding and possibly increase the risk of stroke. What are the risks of taking fish oil? When taken by mouth: Fish oil is likely safe for most people in doses of 3 grams or less daily. Taking more than 3 grams daily might…
Do grow lights affect fish? How Lighting Affects Fish. Fish are not as reliant on light as plants. In general, aquarium owners can use incandescent, fluorescent, or LED lights for fish but should be aware of the heat issues that incandescent lights cause. Can I use grow light for fish tank? T5 HO fluorescent tubes…
Many people have rain barrels. While goldfish and rain barrels may seem like an unlikely pairing, they can actually work quite well together. The goldfish will eat any skeeter larvae but you may still need to give them some supplemental food. What kind of fish can you put in a rain barrel? A better sort…
They also use their senses to detect changes in the water’s vibrations to find prey of their own. Keep in mind that betta fish do not have super hearing, and water will dampen sound. However, yes, they can hear your voice. They are not like a cat or a dog and can recognize their name….
What emotions can fish feel? While we might not be able to read pain on a fish’s face, the evidence is increasingly clear that they experience a range of emotions including fear, joy, relaxation and playfulness. We know that fish have receptors to feel pain, experience stress when they are confined and, like us, try…
Pineapple has been reported to contain enzymes that have a proteolytic effect as well as supporting indigestion. This study investigated the use of pineapple juice to digest fish in order to harvest metacercariae. We found that pineapple juice has the ability to digest fish similar to pepsin solution. What fruits can fish eat? Fruits &…
Cannibalism among aquarium fish (i.e., fish-eating each other) is common, but sometimes these do end up gobbling there cohorts. There is no definite answer to why this happens. However, it does impede your desire for having a well-maintained aquarium in your living space. Do fish eat fish of same species? While the team catalogued more…
Can I eat my Oscar fish? They’re delicious! You’d be shocked at how much they taste like hog snapper. Are Oscar fish poisonous? The oscar poses no danger to humans. Do people eat Oscar cichlids? ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets. Is Oscar a good fish?…
Will ducks eat my pond fish? Ducks are notorious for stealing floating fish food, and if you get a duck arriving just after feeding, your fish may get no supper that day. Can ducks eat koi fish food? ✅Floating fish food – As long as you have ducks that are older than a week old,…