To thrive, you need more room than that. Well, the same goes for your betta. The ideal sized tank for a betta is 5 gallons or larger for a single male or female betta. There are a number of reasons why 5 gallons should be the minimum size you consider, some of which are quite…
Chips or fish with a gluten free batter cooked in the same oil as battered products using gluten are not gluten free. Removing batter from fish does NOT make it safe to eat as it will already have been contaminated with gluten. What junk food can celiacs eat? These six indulgent standards might not seem…
A person living with type 2 diabetes can include pickles as part of their diet in moderation. They may find that the pickle vinegar helps control their blood sugar level. A person should look for lower-sodium and no-sugar-added varieties to help reduce their sodium intake and prevent blood sugar spikes. Is pickle fish good for…
Fish oil is hailed for its plentiful health benefits. But new research suggests that the long-term consumption of fish oil or sunflower oil may increase the risk of fatty liver disease later in life. Can fish oil harm your liver? Consuming too much fish oil can increase the risk of serious liver disease, a study…
Fish that are supposed to breathe at the top of their tank Finally, keep in mind that some varieties of fish—like bettas and gourami’s—are actually supposed to breathe air from the surface. So if your aquarium is home to one or more of these, be sure that you don’t mistake normal behavior for an oxygen…
Can fish have roundworms? Anisakid roundworms are the most common parasite found in marine fishes. Other names for these threadlike nematodes are herring worms, cod worms and seal worms. Freshwater perch, trout, and salmon (that spend part of their life in freshwater), may carry the tapeworm larvae of Diphyllobothrium. How long do roundworms live outside…
Bodies of water are frequently struck by lightning. So why don’t all the fish die? When lightning strikes, most of electrical discharge occurs near the water’s surface. Most fish swim below the surface and are unaffected. Does lightning electrocute fish? NARRATOR: Lightning is a rapid discharge of electrical energy in the atmosphere. Lightning doesn’t strike…
Like people, some fish eat meat, others don’t. Never, ever feed your carnivorous fish a diet only consisting of beef. Some people do, but it’s not recommended because fish have a hard time digesting beef. Give the steak to the cat instead, in the hopes she won’t try and eat the fish when you’re not…
“The big fish, they can hear that (the fish-finder), and they’ll get the hell away from your boat. In 30 to 80 feet of water, no big deal, they feel safe down in that 30- to 80-feet range.” Others say fish can’t hear a transducer’s click because it is a much higher frequency than a…
7. FISH SPECIES SUITABLE FOR CULTURE IN PONDS. Although a large number of fish species grow successfully in ponds, only a restricted number of species are usually cultivated on commercial scale. What kind of fish can you grow in a pond? Common Pond Fishes Largemouth Bass. The largemouth bass is a large predatory fish that…
Fish hear, but their “ears” are on the inside. Bony fishes detect vibrations through their “earstones” called otoliths. Both people and fish use parts of their ears to help them with balance.Fish hear, but their “ears” are on the inside. Bony fishes detect vibrations through their “earstones” called otolithsotolithsAn otolith (Greek: ὠτο-, ōto- ear +…
Taking fish-oil supplements can cause the skin, breath, and urine to have a fishy smell. It is generally believed that higher intakes of omega-3 fatty acids will lead to an increase in hemorrhagic complications. Does taking fish oil make you smell like fish? Side Effects Body odor is a common side effect associated with fish…