Surprisingly, science has found that fish are capable of recognizing their owner’s face, even if the owner is standing by the tank with other people. Fish can develop an association between something they like, being fed, with the person who feeds them. Do fish remember humans? A wee-brained tropical fish can distinguish between human faces…
You should always make sure that your dwarf frog is getting enough food. Bettas are extremely gutty and will eat all the food possible if they can. If you see your dwarf frogs food sinking to the substrate the chances are the frogs will eat it and not your bettas. What fish food can African…
Your tap water is an easy choice for betta fish water and is the most popular choice. Tap water can be used as long as you condition it properly. Betta fish will thrive in a water with a “neutral” pH of around 7.0. Most tap water pH will fall within a range of 6.5 to…
In China as well as Vietnam, fish and shrimp are exposed to bacteria-laden ice, and are fed bird feces before being shipped to the US. Bloomberg Markets Magazine recently published an online article detailing the unsanitary habits of the seafood business in Southeast Asia. Do fish eat chicken poop? When the chickens produce droppings, they…
Male Bettas cannot live with other male Bettas, no matter how large the tank is. This is evidenced by their other name: Siamese fighting fish. If put together, males will fight to the death over territory rights. There is no simple formula for determining a Betta’s aggression level. What fish can live with male bettas?…
If you place them in cold water, your betta will become considerably slow or even stationary. That’s exactly how it goes for betta fish. If you don’t transfer them to warm water soon enough, they’ll die within 6 months. To avoid this, you must ensure that the water temperature in your betta tank is reasonably…
Can CVS FISH results be wrong? If different cell lines are present in the CVS sample, the CVS result is inconclusive, and your doctor may order amniocentesis. The maternal cells may contaminate the chorionic villi and give an incorrect or ‘maternal cell contamination” result. How accurate are FISH results from CVS? Pre-FR FISH had a…
Can you give fish MOX to a dog? The dangers of giving your dog human-grade amoxicillin, he says, include the potential to expose your dog to components of the drug that are “inappropriate” or “potentially toxic.” Some of these ingredients, says Mahaney, include artificial flavors, colors, and chemical preservatives. Can I use fish amoxicillin for…
Although a game warden is generally concerned with enforcing laws regarding wildlife, in most states a game warden can, and will, cite you for violation of other laws, such as driving under the influence. What power does a game warden have? They have the same authority as police officers and are authorized to enforce state…
Lemon juice is a very acidic liquid that you can use to “cook” your fish without the use of heat, creating a dish called ceviche that is common in Central and South America. The acid in the lemon juice chemically denatures the proteins in your fish, similar to the way that the proteins are denatured…
Can I sleep with a fish bone in my throat? They should not go to bed if they suspect that a bone is lodged in their throat. Possible complications of having a fish bone stuck in the throat include: an inability to swallow food. bleeding. Can a fish bone get stuck in esophagus? If the…
The answer is yes, but not because water changes are inherently bad. Because the fish live in the water, and the changes happen slowly, they adjust to it. When a sudden, large water change occurs, it causes such a drastic shift in the makeup of the water that the fish often cannot tolerate it and…