According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the seahorse is just one of many sea creatures that mate for life. And fun fact: In these monogamous couples, it’s the male that gives birth to the offspring. What animal has one partner for life? California mice (Peromyscus californicus) form life-long pairings, but as is often…
Although there are popular myths that taking fish oil lowers your cholesterol, it does not. It will lower your triglycerides, may modestly raise your HDL (which is a benefit), but can actually raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol, which is not a benefit. Should I take fish oil to lower LDL? “You can supplement with fish…
What supplements can cause neuropathy? Taking too much of any supplement can cause serious health problems, including worsening neuropathy.Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may cause neuropathy include: Vitamin B-12. Copper. Vitamin E. Vitamin B-6. What foods trigger neuropathy? The following foods have the potential to increase pain in neuropathy: dairy products, wheat, citrus fruits,…
Dangers of Chlorine Poisoning Chlorine kills living cells, most often damaging fish’s sensitive gills as well as the skin that covers their entire bodies. Fish placed in chlorinated water will begin to suffer from respiratory problems and may suffocate, unable to breathe properly. How long can fish be exposed to chlorine? Fish that are quickly…
Depending on the liquid, fish may be able to survive for varying amounts of time, and may even behave normally when returned to their water-filled tank. However, other liquids will quickly kill a fish as the result of suffocation or other unpleasant ends. Could a fish survive in milk? The simple answer is “no,” but…
The surprising answer is yes, sometimes. It is true that some fish can spend the winter frozen in ice and come out swimming once the ice melts. Moreover, some fish contain a kind of antifreeze substance that allows them to survive very cold conditions. Do fish freeze to death in winter? Winter can be hard…
Can dropsy in fish spread? Because dropsy is a symptom of an illness, its cause may or may not be contagious. However, it is standard practice to quarantine sick fish to prevent spreading the underlying cause to the other fish in the tank community. What fish kills snails? Any respectable Clown loach or Yo-Yo Loach…
Is black beard algae harmful to fish? Nope, black algae is not dangerous to your fish. In fact, if you let your black hair algae grow, many fish happily swim and hide in the long flowing hairs. Is Beard algae harmful to fish? Black Beard Algae doesn’t release toxins in the water, or steal nutrients…
The answer to whether or not well water is better for bettas is yes and no. Many aquarium hobbyists keep fish in untreated well water for many years without issue. All I can tell you is that heavy metal poisoning is a possibility. If your betta has been ok so far he may continue to…
Is a perch fish a predator? Yellow perch are visual predators that are known to selectively consume large prey, (Michaletz et al., 1987). What is a perch prey? The perch is a predatory species. Juveniles feed on zooplankton, bottom invertebrate fauna and other perch fry, while adults feed on both invertebrates and fish, mainly sticklebacks,…
What is the best time to catch fish today? Daily Fishing Forecast Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper. What season is best for fishing? Consider the season. Spring – Fish bite…
DNA Plant Technology of Oakland, California (which has since gone out of business) was the company responsible for inserting a fish gene into a tomato. In that case, an “anti-freeze” gene that helps flounder survive frigid waters was spliced into tomato cells to enhance the plant’s resistance to cold. Do they put fish DNA in…