Are there pufferfish in Florida? There are more than 100 puffer fish species worldwide, but only nine in Florida. The southern puffer is the predominant blowfish on the Treasure Coast. Can you get poisoned by touching a puffer fish? Are Puffer fish poisonous to touch or eat? Yes. Almost all pufferfishes contain tetrodotoxin, a substance…
White fish is a nutritious part of a healthy diet, but it is often overshadowed by other varieties of seafood such as salmon and mackerel. White fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, and it contributes to lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, and weight loss. Is Whitefish a good fish to eat? Whitefish…
Bass fishing on Shasta lake can be good year round. Fishing is best in the spring and early summer. Spotted Bass are the most common, but Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass can also be caught. Fishing after sunset is permitted for catfish. Is Shasta Lake open for fishing? Species Present: Rainbow and Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon…
Is it illegal to use fish traps in California? (a) Except as expressly authorized in this article, no person shall use a trap to take any finfish, mollusk, or crustacean in the waters of this state for commercial purposes. (b) Traps may be used to take finfish in ocean waters only as authorized by this…
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 “Depressed people are withdrawn.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…