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…
Mercury falls from the air and can accumulate in streams and oceans and is turned into methylmercury in the water. It is this type of mercury that can be harmful to your unborn baby and young child. Fish absorb the methylmercury as they feed in these waters and so it builds up in them. What…
FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) – Researchers in Brazil are experimenting with a new treatment for severe burns using the skin of tilapia fish, an unorthodox procedure they say can ease the pain of victims and cut medical costs. Is fish sauce good for burns? HA NOI — The number of children suffering from burns has surged…
Is it OK for brother and sister fish to breed together? Yes, if brother and sister are bred together there will be a higher incidence of negative mutations than if two unrelated fish were used, just like with people which is why many people feel uneasy about doing this. So, new breeders take heart and…
The electrical components and wires in your walls and outlets are coated with heat resistant chemicals and plastic coating for insulation. When these chemicals and plastic heat up significantly, they give off a burning odor that can smell like fish. Can smells travel through walls? Pets, smoke, mold and mildew, and cooking can create odors…
The Parting Of The Waters Here, the Two Ocean Pass splits into two similar flows with the Pacific Creek flowing westward to the Pacific and the Atlantic Creek flowing eastward to the Atlantic. The water on the creek makes it possible for the fish to swim between the two oceans. Can fish cross oceans? Epipelagic…