During your pregnancy, DHA helps build your baby’s brain, eyes and nervous system. What types of fish are safe to eat during pregnancy? Some fish considered most safe to eat are: arctic char, basa, salmon, tilapia, canned light tuna, herring, sardines, trout, and processed white fish. Is SWAI fish high in mercury? Of the top…
How long can a fish live in a bag from the pet store? Some say that fish can last 9 or 10 hours in a bag (or even a day or two in some cases). However, it’s best for you and your fish if you stick to leaving your fish in the bag for 5…
What is the origin of fish scales? Scales originated within the jawless ostracoderms, ancestors to all jawed fishes today. Fish scales are part of the fish’s integumentary system, and are produced from the mesoderm layer of the dermis, which distinguishes them from reptile scales. Where are fish scales used? Fish scales contain chitin, organic material…
What time of year do jellyfish come out in Maryland? Sea nettles are abundant in May-October as far north as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Moon jellyfish visit the lower Chesapeake Bay in summer. Lion’s mane jellyfish are common in the Bay in late November-March. Are there jellyfish in Annapolis? From Cape Charles, Virginia, all the…
Modification of psittacine diets with long chain omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil appears safe and may be beneficial to these long-lived companion birds. No adverse effects of dietary supplementation of cockatiels with 3.5% flax oil or 3% fish oil were observed during the 13-week feeding period. Is Omega 3 good for parrots? We also…
Raw fish can be stored in a refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Leftover cooked fish can be stored for up to 3 or 4 days. If raw or cooked fish is not going to be used within the recommended time, it should be frozen to prevent it from perishing. How long can you keep…
as long as there is absolutely no damage, only extremely minor visual defects (finger smudge marks), and the tank is almost new, it should be alright. Can I return a used aquarium to PetSmart? PetSmart allows returns of products such as fish tanks mainly on a case-by-case basis, primarily if they have been used or…
While there is no definitive answer available as of 2013 (lack of empirical research), present research suggests fish cannot really live in space without water. It appears difficult to keep fish alive and healthy in a water environment in space. This quote from the NASA article points to some of the challenges. What fish can…
Fishing opportunities include catchable-size Rainbow Trout that are stocked in the spring and largemouth Bass. The lake can be accessed in the City of Shoreline’s Echo Lake Park. Is Echo Lake good for fishing? Echo Lake fishing is very rewarding. You can find healthy populations of rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout as well as Kokanee…
Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers, and lakes, and less commonly found living in brackish water. Historically, they have been of major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa, and they are of increasing importance in aquaculture and aquaponics. Is tilapia a saltwater or freshwater fish? Tilapia is the name for several…
The bottom line Fish skin is a delicious and nutritious part of the fish. It’s rich in the same nutrients found in the flesh of fish, and consuming fish with the skin on helps ensure nutrients aren’t lost during the cooking process. Can you eat the GREY part of fish? Randy’s answer: This brown or…
These fun creatures feature whiskers and wide-set eyes so they are super fun and entertaining to watch. Cory catfish make great tank mates with betta fish, male or female. They are a calm and peaceful fish, which will encourage that behavior in your betta. Will my catfish eat my betta fish? While it’s not as…