They’re Omnivores That’s right, tuna eat other fish. They also will eat shellfish, squid, and even eels. But they also eat plankton, kelp, and other vegetable matter in the sea. Is a tuna an omnivore herbivore or carnivore? Tuna is a carnivore. It feeds on different types of fish (mackerel, herring, hake…), squids and crustaceans….
Since the wings of the penguins have evolved into streamlined flippers, they are able to swim with incredible grace and agility through great depths of water in search of food. Can penguins catch fish? All species of penguin are predators, basic penguin fare generally being crustaceans such as krill as well as small fish and…
The benefits of being a pescatarian might get you hooked. Pescatarians have a lot in common with vegetarians. They eat fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, eggs, and dairy, and stay away from meat and poultry. But there’s one way they part company from vegetarians: Pescatarians eat fish and other seafood. Why is it…
Some fish species can live in both freshwater and saltwater. These species are called euryhaline fish. However, most fish species can only survive in one or the other based on their salinity tolerance, or how much salt their bodies can handle. How many saltwater fish can you add at one time? 4 Fish in a…
Will my baby platy survive? To survive, whether in a community tank or in a separate tank with only their mother, your fry will need hiding places to escape to. Many (but probably not all) of your platy fry will survive in a community tank if it contains enough plants for them to hide in….
Given that betta fish eat small insects, crustaceans, and other meaty foods in the wild, frozen bloodworms (the bright red larva of midge flies) are one of the best foods you can provide them. How do I feed my betta fish frozen bloodworms? When you’re feeding your betta frozen bloodworms make sure you don’t feed…
A simple rule of thumb to follow is that your Betta should never live in a tank with other fish if the tank is anything less than ten gallons. If your Betta is living in anything less, then it is unlikely to tolerate other fish, regardless of what kind they are. What kinds of fish…
The Mexican blind cavefish does not have eyes, but it can “see” obstacles in dark caves by puckering its mouth and producing bursts of suction, according to a new study. Can blind cave fish see? Blind cavefish whose eyes have withered away may not be so blind after all. Instead, a light-sensitive organ in their…
A lot of fish can live with Clownfish! Some suitable tankmates can be Mandarin Dragonet, Dartfish, Red Coris Wrasse, Yellow Tang, Basslets, Chromis Damselfish, Pygmy Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Pseudochromis, Blenny, Banggai Cardinalfish, etc.A lot of fish can live with Clownfish! Some suitable tankmates can be Mandarin Dragonet, Dartfish, Red Coris Wrasse, Yellow TangYellow TangDescription and biology….
All fish have the potential to jump, clowns are not high on the jumping list like wrasses and such. Look into mesh screening “do it your self lids “that are common, provide for increased oxygenation, allow adequate light penetration and prevent fish from jumping. Do clowns jump? Yes they do. Sometimes after many years. all…
The best tank mate for a fire-belly toad would be another amphibian. This is because they seem to get along quite well. Fish are another good tank mate but can easily be killed by the toxins leaching into the water. Most toad owners will keep a mixture of amphibians and fish with their toad. Will…
Who owns the lakes in BC? All water in British Columbia is owned by the Crown on behalf of the residents of the province. If you own land that contains or has access to surface water or groundwater, in most cases you must apply to the province for the right to use the water and…