What fish can live with puffer fish? Some species, like Dwarf, Redeye and Golden Puffers, can be kept together or with other fast-moving fish like danios. Others, such as Mekong, Nile and Mbu Puffers, must be kept solitary. For the most part, freshwater puffers should be considered species tank fish. Can cichlids live with Green…
Fish sniff the water coming through their nostrils (also called nares) to detect chemicals in the water, which can help them avoid predators, locate mates, and also direct their migration. Why do fish have four nostrils? Sense of Smell in Fish. Scents disperse more slowly in water than they do in air, so do fish…
The dams have fish ladders for adult fish, and each is capable of passing fish through spillways. Over time, collection facilities for juvenile fish were installed at three of the four dams. But when the dams were built, the primary passage method for juveniles was through turbines. Can fish go through dams? Dams can block…
Most healthy aquarium fish can go three days to a week without eating. However, it usually isn’t recommended to go more a day or two without feeding unless completely necessary. Can fish survive 7 days without food? A healthy, grown-up aquarium fish can go from 3 days to 1 whole week, without eating any food….
While spoons may be the first lure you buy for shore fishing on Lake Michigan, crankbaits should not be overlooked. Bomber Fat Free Shads, Berkley flicker Shads, and Rapala crankbaits like the Shad Rap or the DT series are all great. What is the best bait for Lake Michigan? The most popular baits among power…
Eating barracuda isn’t for everyone, they have a stronger fish flavor than white fish like haddock, but it’s milder than anchovies. As such, they are enjoyed more by people who have a preference for fishier meat than those who prefer mild white meat. Can you get sick from eating barracuda? Certain fish—groupers, barracudas, moray eel,…
If you take ungutted fish home, you may be wondering if you can freeze the whole fish and clean them later. The answer is yes – you can freeze fish without gutting first, and you can keep them like that for several months in the freezer without problems. Can you freeze fish that has not…
What happens if you take fish oil everyday? When taken by mouth: Fish oil is likely safe for most people in doses of 3 grams or less daily. Taking more than 3 grams daily might increase the chance of bleeding. Fish oil side effects include heartburn, loose stools, and nosebleeds. Taking fish oil supplements with…
Can Fish Live in a Natural Swimming Pool? Yes, fish can live in a natural swimming pool! The most important thing to remember is to keep a balance between the swimming pool and the aqua garden. Can I raise fish in my swimming pool? An above-ground swimming pool that is not being used for swimming…
The lanternfish is, by far, the most common deep-sea fish. Other deep sea fishes include the flashlight fish, cookiecutter shark, bristlemouths, anglerfish, viperfish, and some species of eelpout. Only about 2% of known marine species inhabit the pelagic environment. Does the middle of the ocean have fish? Pelagic fish live in the pelagic zone of…
Logan River is a blue-ribbon trout stream – one of the best in the Intermountain Region. The river provides about 30 miles of easily accessible, quality roadside trout fishing. Brown and rainbow trout are commonly caught on the lower river and in the impoundments, which are called First, Second and Third dams. What kind of…
Some of the most destructive fishing practices include cyanide fishing and the use of explosives. Still practiced in some countries, cyanide is used to stun fish making them easier to catch. Elsewhere, explosives like dynamite are used to kill fish so they float to the surface and can be easily scooped up by nets. What…