Do cormorants swallow fish whole? They would capture a cormorant, tie a long string around one of its legs and place a collar around the bird’s throat. They would then go out in a boat, hold the string while the bird dove down and swallowed a fish. Studies have confirmed that these birds can eat…
They have pretty good color vision and see shapes really well. They are, however, a bit near-sighted. Bettas have excellent senses of taste and smell, which in fish are essentially a single sense. Bettas have a series of very sensitive pressure sensors embedded along the length of their bodies. How do I get my betta…
Betta fish may not “love” their owners in the way that a dog or cat would show affection, but they will show a clear interest and affiliation with their owners. Bettas are also known to have good memories and can remember people despite not seeing them for several weeks or more. Can you bond with…
Bettas eat mostly live food in the wild, and insects are favorites. In captivity, bettas will eat almost any bug you can find, as long as it’s not poisonous, spiny or sprayed with chemicals — and the bettas can fit them in their mouths. You can even culture your own insect foods for bettas. What…
Male betta fish will place the eggs into a bubble nest, which he will create. The baby betta fish will hatch in about three days. Once hatched, the babies are called “fry” and are very tiny. Neither parent will care for the babies – they will find their own food as they grow. Can male…
Brine shrimp (Artemia salina) (especially nano brine shrimp) are an excellent live food that can be added to any saltwater aquarium. They are more nutritionally complete than most dry or frozen foods. They can also be used to feed or train finicky fish. How do you keep brine shrimp alive in an aquarium? In fact,…
If your dog is allergic to beef or chicken, a diet with whitefish may be an excellent alternative to make sure he gets the protein he needs. This ingredient isn’t as common in dog products as it is with cats. Is white fish good for my dogs? Absolutely. There are many varieties of fish that…
As I said above, fish food is most probably not going to harm your dog. At the most, it may give fido an upset tummy, but nothing more. Consult with a veterinarian if your dog is reacting negatively to eating the food. The most dangerous part of the fish food is likely the package it…
Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. Often, plants or aquarium decorations can serve as good hiding places for betta fish. Laying eggs. After female betta fish mate, the females will lay eggs. Can betta eggs hatch without male? AN EXPERIMENT IN MALE-LESS EGG AND FRY RAISING…
Although being able to identify and differentiate between various colors is something that a betta fish can do very well, they do need a good deal of light to do so. As you’re about to figure out, not only can betta fish not perceive depth and distance very well, but they also can’t see too…
Yes, you can keep aquarium fish in a pond as long as you provide them with the right environment and water parameters. This differs per fish species, but most aquarium fish are tropical fish which require warmer temperatures. What fish can be kept in a pond? The ones that make a good living as outdoor…
Fish and Oxygen On the other hand, warm water has less oxygen in it than cool water. If the water temperature in your tank gets higher than 90°F(32°C), your fish may be in danger of dying. Their inability to get sufficient oxygen from the water they live in causes death by suffocation. What temperature is…