Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don’t technically drown, because they don’t inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen. How do you know if a fish is suffocating? The signs…
For most babies, fish is fine to introduce at around 6 months (and potentially earlier for babies who start solids at 4 months). It is recommended that fish be introduced between 6 months and one year—even if your family has a history of food allergies. Is fish fillet good for babies? Fish. Fish is a…
It should be fine to give your baby homemade fish fingers from about six months. However, according to the NHS, shop-bought fish fingers should only be given occasionally from about nine months. This is because shop-bought fish fingers can be high in salt, and too much salt isn’t good for your baby. Are fish fingers…
Other Insects You can feed bettas almost any insect that’s not sprayed with pesticide or poisonous. Ants and houseflies, favorites of bettas, are difficult to culture in captivity. Still, if you happen to catch a couple, feel free to feed them to your fish. Can my fish eat house flies? Active Member. Imoin the wild,…
They quickly learn to recognize their human companions, they know when feeding time is, and they get excited when you approach their aquarium. How do you know if your betta fish is excited? The signs of a happy, healthy, and relaxed betta include: Strong, vibrant colors. Fins are held open, but not taut, allowing their…
Electric Blue Crayfish Tank Mates As long as you do some planning ahead of time, this species can be kept in large community tanks. These crayfish occupy the bottom of the water column. So, you should add fish that live in other parts of the tank to avoid any problems. Make sure that you’re getting…
The blue whale has one of the largest appetites of any animal, eating up to four tonnes of krill every day. All of them feed on krill, but sometimes include other sea creatures in their diets, such as copepod crustaceans and small fish. Can blue whales eat big fish? The blue whale’s diet consists almost…
One of the most commonly recommended live foods for bettas is brine shrimp. They are great at supplementing your betta’s diet, however, just like a lot of live food, they should only be used in moderation. What shrimp can you keep with betta fish? In conclusion, keeping bettas and cherry shrimps together can often work…
You should not use distilled water for water changes in your fish tank. The reason for that is the distilled water’s lack of minerals. Fish and plants alike use minerals in the water, where humans can get all they need from food. Not only that, but minerals will regulate and STABILIZE the pH levels in…
Fully cooked fish eggs can be a good source of protein and a part of a balanced diet for dogs. They are not a sufficient sole source of nutrition. A dog eating only fish eggs will likely develop nutritional deficiencies. Raw fish eggs are likely to carry food born illnesses and should be avoided. Can…
They can also live in the fish’s body cavity. This is why it’s important to never feed the organs of fish, no matter how fresh they are. If your dog comes down with tapeworms, they are transmittable to humans. Can dogs eat internal organs of fish? Dogs can eat fish skin but fish bones are…
New research links huge African dust clouds with the “red tides” that kill millions of fish along the Florida coast each year. African dust not only encourages algae blooms, but also beautiful red Florida sunsets. Aug 30, 2001. Is Sahara dust bad? Saharan dust is bad for health. But it’s also crucial to Earth’s biology…