What happens if a fish loses a fin? In most cases, fish will regrow their fins and tails, often looking just as good as the originals in most cases. However, if you let fin rot go on too long — and it does progress quickly — more serious infections can set in and kill the…
Plecos are usually found in aquariums and are tropical fish, but they can be beneficial in Koi ponds. Don’t expect to see them much if you put them in your pond. They are a hardy fish that will help clean the algae off the rock and bottom of your pond. Can plecostomus live in freshwater?…
Can anyone fish the FLW Tour? The FLW Pro Circuit (FLW Tour) is the strongest five-fish limit circuit in the country, where professional anglers compete for big money and can qualify into the no-entry-fee Bass Pro Tour. The FLW Pro Circuit will consist of 150 anglers. In 2020, the bottom 40 anglers will be assigned…
Do betta fish like things in their tank? Betta fish are very inquisitive and are intelligent, they love to have items in their tank to investigate and interact with. Can betta fish recognize themselves? Do Betta Fish Recognize Their Owners? Surprisingly, science has found that fish are capable of recognizing their owner’s face, even if…
Can you catch fish without hooks? Just take the hooks off of any lure and cast away! You won’t catch anything, but you’ll still be fishing. How do you catch a fish without a hook or a rod? How to catch a fish without a rod Make your own fishing line. Look for any item…
Eating 2-3 servings of seafood a week significantly reduces the risk for major depression, which is why the American Psychiatric Association endorse the omega-3 fatty acids in fish as an effective part of depression treatment. Does eating fish reduces depression? According to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, people who…
Is bass fishing good in the afternoon? Is bass fishing good in the afternoon & evening? Bass fishing can be really good in the afternoon especially late afternoon right until dusk. The cooling temperatures and reduced light make bass more likely to venture from cover and attack bait and your lure as they pass nearby….
It turns out that some species of fish play to have fun just like other animals, according to a new study published in the journal Ethology. This is the first study that shows that cichlids, a species of freshwater tropical fish, play with objects. Do fish like to play? Fish just want to have fun,…
Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don’t technically drown, because they don’t inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen. Can fish drown in too much water? Fish need oxygen to…
Although indications are that gamefish are unable to hear the high-frequency waves of sonar, Hannon believed that fish can hear the harmonics of sonar waves. Although there is much research yet to be done, the fact that fish react to sound in some way seems a given. Does sonar affect fish? The military’s use of…
Salmon poisoning disease is a potentially fatal condition seen in only dogs after they eat certain types of raw fish, like salmon and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream to breed), that are infected with a parasite called Nanophyetus salmincola. What happens if a dog eats a fish? Fish itself is not harmful to…
Can fish oil cause spotting? 2. Bleeding. Bleeding gums and nosebleeds are two of the hallmark side effects of excess fish oil consumption. Does Omega increase bleeding? A new study published in Circulation showed that fish oil — which contains the omega-3s EPA and DHA — did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients. In…