What do fish do when they are depressed? “You can tell,” said Culum Brown, a behavioral biologist at Macquarie University in Sydney who has published more than 100 papers on fish cognition. “Depressed people are withdrawn. “One of the things we’re finding that fish are naturally curious and seek novel things out,” said Dr. Braithwaite….
What kind of fish can you put with a betta? Best Betta Fish Tank Mates: What Fish Can Live With Bettas? Cory catfish. Neon and ember tetras. Ghost shrimp. African dwarf frogs. Guppies. Kuhli loaches. Can you have other fish with a betta? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any…
It’s actually fairly common to have Detritus worms in fish tank setups, and they can arrive in the environment by a number of means. Often, the worms go unnoticed until you spot some when they get sucked up by your tank cleaning vacuum. How do I make sure my fish doesn’t have worms? They occur…
As we have seen, bettas can die from poor water conditions, overfeeding, cool water temperatures, and a dangerous living situation. Aside from the physical damage these issues can cause, when your fish is under constant stress, he is more likely to get sick, and more likely to die. How do you fix a overfed betta?…
Bettas are carnivores, meaning they eat meaty food… NOT plants. Even if you have live plants in the tank, you still need to feed your fish. Can bettas eat plants? Plants are great for Betta bowls or aquariums, as Bettas like to nestle among the leaves to rest; but not to eat! Although some report…
Snails. Snails are great little guys to put in with bettas. The fish probably won’t even realise they’re there. Make sure they aren’t too little or the betta may attempt to eat them. Will my betta kill my snail? Yes, they do. Some bettas really love to eat snails, some do it only if hungry,…
Boiled, baked, or grilled fish works best for your cat. Oily fish like tuna and sardines offer more significant nutritional benefits to your cat in the form of healthy fats than white fish such as flounder or hake. As always, consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your cat’s diet. What fish can…
Caviar is a food delicacy that isn’t considered toxic to dogs so it’s unlikely to harm your pooch if he accidentally eats a small amount. Can I feed my dog tilapia fish? Tilapia can be fed to dogs if it is cleaned properly (skinned, deboned, and only the boneless fillets offered as food) and cooked…
So Can Dogs Eat Fish? 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…
Ordinary tap water is fine for filling up the aquarium as long as you let it sit for several days before adding fish (the chlorine in the tap water will kill the fish). Several drops of the solution in pure tap water is usually enough to dechlorinate the water instantly. Will tap water kill my…
Fresh fish is an extremely perishable food and deteriorates very rapidly at normal temperatures. Reducing the temperature at which the fish is kept lowers the rate of deterioration. During chilling the temperature is reduced to that of melting ice, 0 °C/32 °F. What causes fish to deteriorate? The spoilage of fish is caused by enzymatic,…
There are many omnivore fish, which will eat anything you put in their tank. Because pothos grows very strong roots, the fish won’t bother eating the roots, so the plant can develop very well. It will help removing lots of nitrates and will make your fish tank look awesome. Are pothos toxic to Betta fish?…