Sea lice are a major problem in aquaculture, as they can seriously damage or even kill farmed fish such as salmon and cod. To control infestations, managers treat the fish with veterinary pesticides. However, there are concerns these may harm other marine wildlife susceptible to these toxic chemicals.Sea liceSea liceSea lice are marine ectoparasites (external…
What food can kill a fish? Fat is harmful to many fish, so be sure to check the fat levels before purchasing a diet for your fish. Regular feeding of beef, pork, or even chicken scraps, can cause fat buildup around your fish’s heart. More than 3% fat can be harmful to the liver and…
Should you sharpen fish hooks? “If you’re getting your fly or lure in the zone, that means you’re inevitably banging rocks, wooden pilings, and sand. So, I’ll check my hooks all the time. Even if they’re not rusty, you should sharpen your hooks regularly, because saltwater corrodes metal over time.”May 4, 2020. How do you…
Shellfish (Shrimp, Lobster, Crab) When cooked and thoroughly cleaned of their shells and nasty bits, shrimps, lobsters, and crab can be eaten by dogs. However, only the meat of the shellfish can be served to dogs, and only if it’s fresh and properly cooked (no leftovers!). What happens if a dog eats seafood? Fish itself…
A small fishing net is used to catch fish such as shrimp, anchovies, karambwanji and monkfish. A small fishing net can be permanently stored in the tool belt. Players can also buy the net in the Grand Exchange, but it’s often in great demand and so quite hard to purchase. Where can I fish with…
The proventriculus is the first chamber. It secretes an acid for breaking down food, and is best developed in birds that swallow entire fish and other animals containing bones which must be digested. If you know a little chemistry, you’ll know how amazing it is that bird stomach-acid can have a pH as low as…
A lumpfish pet will be a friendly and non-aggressive addition to one’s family. However, lumpfish prefer to live in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Hence, one will have to invest heavily to get the proper tank equipment to keep it below room temperature. How big can lumpfish get? Their pelvic fins are shaped…
You can buy brine shrimp eggs online or a fish store may sell them. Once the eggs have been added to the water, it should take anything between 12 to 48 hours for the shrimp to hatch. A brine shrimp will be a fully grown adult at 6 weeks of age, but are a substantial…
If you’re just looking to get your feet wet with vegetables, one of the most widely accepted vegetables is zucchini. These are especially appreciated by live-bearers, but nearly any fish that eats plants or algae in the wild will accept these. Just slice them up into medallions, blanch and then feed them to your fish….
Does fish poop break down? Please note that with white sand in your fish tank, you may need to repeat this process almost daily, but with dull substrates like gravel, the poop is not as visible, and most of it will dissolve before its obvious, meaning you only need to clean your tank occasionally. How…