The bluefish found in the Gulf of Mexico are not nearly as big as those found in the Atlantic Ocean. The average size of the blues in the bay ranges from 12 to 14 inches, which is one reason why most anglers don’t give them a second look. What are blue fish in Gulf? The…
Fish breathe with their gills, and they need a constant supply of oxygen. Gills sit under the operculum. This is called the gill slit. Many fish have four pairs of gills, while sharks may have up to seven. Where do fish obtain oxygen? Fish take water into their mouth, passing the gills just behind its…
To prevent Ich or many other parasites and diseases from entering your aquarium, all new additions, including fish, invertebrates and plants, should be quarantined in a separate tank using separate equipment for four to six weeks. Quarantine will be slightly shorter at higher temperatures. Can fish heal from ICH on their own? Fish can get…
All fish are different and you must keep a watchful eye on them to ensure that they get along. If you want to create a small community, it’s best to go with fairly large fish that are slightly aggressive. That way, they can defend themselves against the Silver Arowana if an attack occurs. What fish…
Housing Your Betta “They should not live in bowls. Instead, they should ideally be in a 5-gallon glass or plastic tank or larger.” Having an environment of this size allows the betta fish to exhibit normal activity and have less buildup of toxins in their environment. Can betta fish survive in a bowl? Betta fish…
For the most part, starfish are easy to keep in an aquarium. But the precise level of ease varies among species. Their food requirements and their level of willingness to cohabit with other captive marine creatures factor in. Keeping starfish happy is mostly a matter of understanding their needs and catering to them. Are starfish…
Mark Murray, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation game ranger in Grady County, explained it’s not illegal to fish in Oklahoma’s streams and rivers, but anyone doing so must have the landowner’s permission. That includes fishing from a bridge, as well as from the bank. Is there free fishing in Oklahoma? Oklahoma was the first state…
Fishing for rock bass with live bait Rock bass can most certainly be caught by anglers using live bait. The normal selection that produces fish in freshwater will be fine when fishing for rock bass. Nightcrawlers and crayfish top the list of live baits, especially when fishing and rivers. Is rock bass a good bait?…
Fort De Soto’s fishing piers are private and licensed, so as long as you are fishing from one of the piers, you are not required to have your own license. Non-residents and Florida residents, between the ages of 16 and 65, must also have a saltwater fishing license, unless they are fishing from a licensed…
Can you catch small fish with heavy line? Yes, fishing line can be too heavy. Adding a bigger line than is recommended on the reel will reduce the line capacity on the spool. Additionally, line that is too heavy for the rod will make it difficult to cast small lures or baits. Line size should…
Individuals who utilize the lake may bring their own kayaks or canoes to Lake Reba to fish or paddle during the day, nights, and weekends during the summer. Can you fish at Lake Reba? Lake Reba is located in Madison County, Kentucky. This lake is 80 acres in size. It is approximately 23 feet deep…
Do you need leaders for fly fishing? The leader connects you to the water You can’t attach your fly directly to the line because fish would see it. That’s why you need a leader to build an almost transparent connection to the line. Commonly at a length of 7.5 to 9 feet, the leader is…