The length of time it takes a fish to reach its full size depends on many different variables, but usually, in about 1-2 year, your fish should be the adult size. How fast does a fish grow? Fish never stop growing. Some grow fast, reaching adult size in a few months. Others take 10 years…
How long do mollies give birth for? The gestation period of a molly fish is around 60 days. Female mollies can store sperm for months and may fertilize eggs as often as every 30 days, even when no male is present in the tank. Mollies may release 10 to 60 live fish at a time….
Personally you only need 15-20lbs of drag when doing this kind of fishing but it is nice to have a little extra just in case you hook into a monster. Line capacity is also a key component in selecting a snook reel. You want to look for something that holds at least 230 yards of…
Simply immerse the package in water in a pan and transfer the whole thing to the fridge. This will take a bit longer than the running water method, but still quite a bit quicker than the ordinary refrigerator method. The advantage is that by leaving it in the fridge, you minimize the risk of bacteria….
What are fish descendants of? The first ancestors of fish, or animals that were probably closely related to fish, were Pikaia, Haikouichthys and Myllokunmingia. These three genera all appeared around 530 Ma. Pikaia had a primitive notochord, a structure that could have developed into a vertebral column later. Did fish originate plants? Somewhere around 430…
Can fish affect your eyes? Fish, particularly salmon, can be a great food to consume for eye health. Salmon and other fish have omega-3 fatty acids. These are “healthy” fats. Omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to visual development and the health of the retina in the back of the eye. What foods can change your…
Why you should not eat basa fish? Basa is a particular variety of catfish that can survive extreme conditions, unlike other varieties. Because of its natural tendency of survival, and the ability to absorb nutrients even from contaminated waters, it poses a greater risk of hosting toxins in its body. Is basa fish safe to…
Adding a small dose of live-well additive, such as Sure-Life Please Release Me, will help your fish stay alive longer and will help them live to be caught another day. Another additive that most may not think of until it is too late, is adding something to cool the water down. How long can you…
Wait until both the ammonia and nitrite levels have risen and then fallen to zero before adding more fish. It usually take about 3-6 weeks for a new aquarium to go through the initial nitrogen cycle, so fish should be added only a few per week during this time. How long after setting up aquarium…
In general, raw fish should be kept in the fridge 1 or 2 days maximum. If you are not going to eat the fish immediately, you can freeze it. It is best to freeze fish immediately to preserve freshness. How long can you keep fresh fish in fridge? Raw fish and shellfish should be kept…
To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of mercury such as tuna. Why…
Other foods that have been recognized to cause food poisoning in dogs are raw fish, undercooked meat, and eggs, which can carry Salmonella. Refrigerators should be regularly purged of old foods—but keep in mind that many dogs are masters at raiding garbage containers. Can dogs get sick from bad fish? Salmon poisoning disease is a…