Is garden hose safe for aquarium? Yes to the dechlorinator, that is fine. I wouldn’t be as concerned about the garden hose issue. It you were, just let it run enough to flush out any sitting water first, but if it is stored dry or flushed first there is no water sitting in the hose…
While the presence of quagga and zebra mussels in Utah is currently limited to Lake Powell, these invasive species threaten all of Utah’s waterbodies. Mussels at Lake Powell can attach themselves to your watercraft (e.g., boat, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, etc.)While the presence of quaggaquaggaThe quagga (/ˈkwɑːxɑː/ or /ˈkwæɡə/) (Equus quagga quagga) is an extinct subspecies…
A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and…
Can fish be produced sustainably? Currently there is no such thing as sustainable aquaculture. Other aquaculture producers are trialling moving their operations further into the sea. In deeper, offshore waters there are stronger currents which would help to keep the farmed fish healthy. How fish can be preserved? The four most popular methods of fish…
Can fish live in toilet? As experts were quick to point out following the movie’s release, flushed fish typically die long before they reach the ocean, going into shock upon immersion in the toilet’s cold water, succumbing to the noxious chemicals found in the sewage system, or—if they make it this far—finding themselves eliminated at…
Healthy adult fish can go for a week or two without feeding. However, young fish don’t have the fat stores of adult fish and they cannot go without eating very long. That doesn’t mean you should routinely skip feedings, but your fish can safely be left without food over a long holiday weekend. Can fish…
What is the healthiest white fish? Cod. Cod is often considered one of the best white fish and is commonly featured in recipes like fish and chips due to its dense, flaky texture. In addition to being relatively low in calories, cod is an excellent source of protein, selenium and vitamin B12. What is the…
Can fish get killed by the filter? The answer is yes, but not because water changes are inherently bad. When a sudden, large water change occurs, it causes such a drastic shift in the makeup of the water that the fish often cannot tolerate it and they die. Is too much filtration bad for fish?…
Park visitors who are camping inside one of the Fort Pickens campgrounds are allowed to fish at night, but Brown said campground hosts and volunteers are on hand to monitor any issues. The fishermen are respectful of the park are not doing anything to harm the park resources, he said. Where can I fish in…
A simple rule of thumb to follow is that your Betta should never live in a tank with other fish if the tank is anything less than ten gallons. If your Betta is living in anything less, then it is unlikely to tolerate other fish, regardless of what kind they are. What kinds of fish…
They don’t have to do such a thing. If you’re thinking that some fish shed their scales because they are growing bigger, that is a total misconception. Actually, if nothing bad happens in their environment, your fish will never shed their scales. They need them to live a healthy life. What happens when a fish…
Betta fish have been bred in all the colors of the rainbow. When you combine all the different tail shapes, colors, and patterns, there are hundreds of different Betta types available and no one fish is the same. What is a rainbow betta fish? Half Moon Bettas are one of the prettiest freshwater fish you…