Breathing without gills Fish from multiple groups can live out of the water for extended time periods. Amphibious fish such as the mudskipper can live and move about on land for up to several days, or live in stagnant or otherwise oxygen depleted water. Many such fish can breathe air via a variety of mechanisms….
Lake sturgeon are an awesome sight. The largest fish in the Great Lakes, they can grow to be nine feet long and weigh more than 300 pounds. Like their prehistoric ancestors, lake sturgeon have a distinct shark-like tail and rows of armored plates called “scutes” for protection.Lake sturgeonLake sturgeonthe typical life-span of lake sturgeon is…
Otocinclus catfish are extremely peaceful and will not attack your betta unless they are starving. However, if your betta is relatively peaceful (which is often the case) then otocinclus’ make great tank mates, and they’ll help you get rid of any algae build up. Can a catfish and betta live together? Cory catfish make great…
They are incredibly Hardy. SHe will recover with good nutrition. Pulling her out will stress her worse than just feeding her and letting her recover. Why do my clown fish bite each other? Active Member. KrisReef said: Normal in that clownfish often nip to establish the dominance order. The weaker fish becomes the male. Do…
Although fish don’t exhibit autism-like behaviors, they can show certain abnormalities. Are there autistic animals? Rodents, most especially mice, are excellent animal models of autism because they have similar social relationships and neuroscience. When exposed to prenatal valproate (VPA) during pregnancy, the mice are born with basic deformities and the developmental delays seen symptomatically in…
Angelfish That said, they are great fish to keep with silver dollar fish. For one, angelfish look very cool with big stripes, vivid colors, and those long, flowing fins. The good part about housing angelfish with silver dollar fish is that angels grow to around 10 inches in size. What kind of fish can live…
Are pellets bad for betta fish? It is recommended to feed your betta fish two to four pellets, once or twice per day. Pellets expand when placed in water and are very filling for your betta fish. Freeze-dried or fresh food can be substituted for their pellet feeding 1 to 2 days per week. How…
Stress. As we have seen, bettas can die from poor water conditions, overfeeding, cool water temperatures, and a dangerous living situation. Aside from the physical damage these issues can cause, when your fish is under constant stress, he is more likely to get sick, and more likely to die. How can I tell if my…
Bettas are tropical fish and need to swim in warm water between 74 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose an aquarium heater with 5 watts of power for each gallon of water in the aquarium. A large aquarium may need a heater at either end. Wait 15 minutes after filling the tank before turning on the…
Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored. What kind of fish can live with…
What Kind of Tuna Can Cats Eat? If you choose to offer your cat the occasional tuna treat, you can choose canned tuna or fresh tuna. Select canned tuna packed in water, not canned tuna in oil or canned tuna with added salt or other flavorings. Eating raw fish poses the same risks to you…
In order to remove oxygen from the water, they rely on special organs called “gills.” Gills are feathery organs full of blood vessels. A fish breathes by taking water into its mouth and forcing it out through the gill passages. Can fish still breathe out of water? Several fish are amphibious, meaning they can typically…