Why do fish throw up their stomach? Barotrauma can cause a fish’s eyes to pop out of its head and its stomach to be pushed out of its mouth, according to Chris Lowe, a marine scientist at California State, Long Beach. The reason: a condition called barotrauma, which divers know as “the bends.”Jan 6, 2015….
What Problems Do Silverfish Cause? Silverfish feed on starchy materials and items that are high in protein. They are active at night and cause damage to books, stored food, and clothing. While these insects do cause problems, silverfish are not harmful to human health and do not carry any diseases. What happens when a silver…
Fish and turtles can live in the same tank together, provided several of the following factors are on point. Your aquarium tank is large enough to accommodate both turtles and fish. Your filter is strong enough to accommodate the extra load that fish will put on your water quality. Can you put a turtle in…
In most cases, bettas can live happily with shrimp. That said, some bettas are highly aggressive and very territorial. So a peaceful tank community is largely dependent on the temperament of the individual betta. For bettas and shrimp to live together harmoniously, the tank setup must be right for both parties. Can betta fish live…
Can betta fish suffocate? Yes, even labyrinth fish like bettas, can appear to drown but these fish actually suffocate and don’t drown. However, if your tank has good circulation with plenty of oxygen, then your fish dying from suffocation is very unlikely. If either is damaged, they will be unable to breathe the oxygen dissolved…
Like all animals, fish may carry germs that make people sick. These germs can also contaminate the water in which fish live. Although fish and aquarium water can spread germs to people, illness due to keeping fish is rare. Can betta fish harm humans? Some bettas are laid back and timid and won’t bite even…
Can cats have deep fried fish? Feeding your cat fried fish isn’t toxic, but it’s way too fatty. It can lead to obesity and other health problems in the long run, as well as digestive issues in the short term. Limit fried fish to a bite or two, if that. Can cats eat fried food?…
Can my 2 year old eat fish? Most experts agree that children should eat some fish. In fact, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that children 2 to 8 years old eat 3 to 6 ounces of fish per week, and that children 9 years old and older eat 8 to 10 ounces per…
The adult Fahaka Puffer needs a lot of space, and a tank at least 125 gallons in recommended. These puffers need to be able to completely turn around in the tank unobstructed. A sand substrate is the best choice for these puffers. There is no need to add any salt to their tanks but will…
Never refreeze raw meat (including poultry) or fish that has been defrosted. You can cook frozen meat and fish once defrosted, and then refreeze them. You can refreeze cooked meat and fish once, as long as they have been cooled before going into the freezer. How many times can you thaw and refreeze fish? Fish…
How do you use a gold metal detector? Tune and ground balance your detector according to the instructions for your machine. Do this regularly while detecting to adjust to different ground conditions, Use the coils appropriate to the ground conditions, size of gold or depth of gold you are seeking. Use a slow sweep speed…
Foodborne illness can result in severe vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms. Major types of food poisoning that can result from eating raw or undercooked fish and shellfish include Salmonella and Vibrio vulnificus. How soon after eating bad fish do you get sick? What are the symptoms of ciguatera poisoning? Symptoms of ciguatera…