How much is the fine for fishing without a license in NSW? The fines are hefty, $200 for not having a valid licence and $75 if it is not with or on you when fishing. Do you need a permit to fish in Qld? You do not require a licence to fish recreationally in Queensland,…
The strength of the toxins released by corydoras varies from one species to another, but it can be very lethal to a group of fish in a small bag being transported from the aquarium. As a result, the fish are affected by their own toxins – they typically stop breathing and die within a few…
Many anglers use worms to catch species such as bass, trout, crappie, bluegill, perch and more. The truth is, most fish will probably eat a worm, no matter if it’s freshwater or saltwater, big or small. Can you use normal worms for fishing? Fishing worms on the bottom only seems natural because most earthworms fish…
This one may seem obvious but any live aquarium plants would be safe with a betta. These plants are all generally tropical, meaning they need water at a consistent temperature, usually about 74-78 degrees… coincidentally, the same temperature your betta will thrive at as well. What plants can live with betta fish? If you want…
Fishing in the dark, when the water temperature is consistently 70° or higher, will magnify your chances of landing not only more bass, but larger bass. Don’t wait till it’s completely dark. Start as the sun is dropping towards the horizon. Is it illegal to fish in the dark? The act of fishing at night…
In an effort to create a great home for Kevin, I decided to make him a beautiful DIY Mason jar fish tank — a project I had seen recommended in various pet stores. Male betta fish actually enjoy small spaces as long as they are at least one liter in size, making the jar a…
Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects associated with taking fish oil, and may be especially prevalent while taking high doses. In fact, one review reported that diarrhea is one of the most common adverse effects of fish oil, alongside other digestive symptoms such as flatulence ( 10 ). Does fish oil have…
As a general rule, you can keep 4-5 female bettas in a 10 gallon tank. You can keep 2-3 male bettas, but only if you have dividers in between each of them. You can also keep a single male betta in a 10 gallon along with other fish such as pygmy corydoras, ember tetras, or…
Heat pack use in warm weather can KILL AQUATICS!. Why can’t you reuse a heat pack? More than likely, the pack wasn’t boiled long enough (see above for recommended times). Just boil it again until the pack is completely clear, then remove from water and allow to cool. If it continues to re-crystallize on its…
You can either fully or partially submerge lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) in your aquarium, which looks similar to real bamboo and is in fact, often mistaken for it. Almost any fish can be housed in a bamboo tank. Bamboo also lowers nitrates very efficiently, making it popular among those who know how to grow it….