Just like humans, cartilaginous fish are able to heal the immediate injured area resulting in scar tissue. Unlike the bony fish if cartilaginous fish were to lose a fin they will not be able to regenerate a new one. Do holes in fish lips heal? The fish’s jaw was probably broken by an angler trying…
Fillet knives are specifically designed for cutting fish and removing bones. A wide array of fish knives with various cutting edges exists – but the most common ones are fillet knives, large serrated knives and those designed for cutting tuna. What does a fish knife look like? A fish knife is similar to other table…
The simple answer is yes! They are sleeping, and they can sleep at any time during the day or night. Fish do sleep with their eyes open, because they don’t have eyelids (except for some sharks) to close! For fish, sleep is more like a resting period similar to a daydream that humans might experience….
Like all animals, fish may carry germs that make people sick. These germs can also contaminate the water in which fish live. Although fish and aquarium water can spread germs to people, illness due to keeping fish is rare. Can fish transmit viruses? The transmission of viruses among fish predominantly occurs horizontally via faeces, via…
Can fish swim up your urethra? The candiru, sometimes known as the “penis fish,” is a small Amazonian catfish. It’s reported to lodge itself in the urethra of people who may be urinating in the water. Despite the unsettling stories surrounding this fish, there’s skepticism about whether the fish actually attacks humans. Is there a…
DE kills insects, not worms Intestinal parasites like roundworms or tapeworms are not arthropods, and they do not possess an exoskeleton. This means DE’s abrasive action does not work on worms like it would on insects. The science is clear: DE is not effective against intestinal parasites. Can diatomaceous earth kill tapeworms? Diatomaceous earth is…
Is tuna safe for hedgehogs? Can hedgehogs eat tuna? Yes, only if the tuna is freshed, unseasoned and no oil drizzled on it. Canned tuna that is usually drenched in oil is a strict NO for your hedgehogs. As canned tuna is being preserved with a high salt content, it might not be ideal for…
Tapeworms are the most common parasite found in raw rish. They live in the internal organs in fish, especially the intestines. This is why it’s important to never feed the organs of fish, no matter how fresh they are. If your dog comes down with tapeworms, they are transmittable to humans. Can dogs eat fish…
Can you put any toy in a fish tank? When plastics are left in water for long periods of time they can release potentially toxic chemicals into the water, so they should be avoided in fish tanks at all costs. There are a number of exceptions to this if the plastic has been graded food…
Can I add bottled water to a fish tank? Bottled Water Not exactly. Bottled water is typically either well water, filtered water or spring water. It may have gone through filters that remove some of its beneficial components, or it may have extra minerals that are unhealthy for fish. You would need to test and…
Shrimp are great for tropical community fish tanks because they will not pester the fish that you already have in your aquarium – they will happily live amongst them and eat the food that they leave behind. As with any species you wish to keep in your aquaria, research before purchase is absolutely essential. Do…
3 Types of Fish Sauce Nam pla: Thai fish sauce is known as nam pla, which translates to “fish water.” Fish sauce from Thailand can be saltier than other fish sauces. Nuoc mam: Vietnamese fish sauce is called nuoc mam. Patis: Filipino fish sauce is known as patis. Are all fish sauce the same? What’s…