Keeping live plants in an aquarium can seem daunting to a novice keeper, but it’s really not difficult. There are live aquarium plants on the market that are real hardy, your betta will love them. Bettas love aquarium plants, especially live ones. What plants can go in a betta tank? Top 10 Betta Fish Plants…
Do They Get Lonely? 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. Can you put…
Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. When they live together, the cohort is called a ‘sorority’. Generally, a good number to keep together is 4-6 female betta fish. After female betta fish mate, the females will lay eggs. Can male betta fish live with female betta…
Can you marinate fish? It is great idea to marinate fish and shellfish before throwing it on the grill or using another high-temperature cooking method. A good marinade not only adds flavor, it also keeps the meat tender. The extra moisture in the marinade prevents seafood from quickly drying out. How long can you marinate…
Having a pet fish may not seem as fun or exciting as having a pet dog or cat. However, with the proper training, your fish can be taught to interact with you and do tricks – just like any other pet! The easiest fish breeds to train include Oscars, Goldfish, and Bettas. Has anyone ever…
In general, aquarium owners can use incandescent, fluorescent, or LED lights for fish but should be aware of the heat issues that incandescent lights cause. Fluctuations in water temperatures can be harmful to some types of fish or might cause fish to swim exclusively in cooler areas of an aquarium. Where should a fish bowl…
Footage has emerged of a frozen fish being ‘brought back to life’ after being defrosted in warm water. Fish can survive this kind of freezing cold because they contain ‘antifreeze’ proteins in their blood. How long can a frozen fish stay alive? Any frozen fish or shellfish will be safe indefinitely; however, the flavor and…
FISH methods cannot detect base-level mutations, e.g. the point mutations underlying some heritable disorders. However, FISH techniques have made landmark contributions in moving the genetic and physical maps of the human genome closer together. Can FISH detect mutations? Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material…
Their lab experiments have shown that the combined effect of cooking fish (sorry, sushi lovers) and tea or black coffee makes mercury far less likely to be taken up by the body. So a few sips of tea or coffee with your salmon or trout could lower the risk of mercury that you’re consuming from…
One species of wrasse, for instance, has been filmed engaging in a marine version of tool use. Archerfish, which capture prey with precisely calibrated jets of water, are showing how fishes can learn complex skills—and that they can mentally place themselves in the position of a fellow fish. Which fish uses tools? Smart Fish By…
There’s strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly reduce blood triglyceride levels. There also appears to be a slight improvement in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol, although an increase in levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol also was observed. Does fish oil lower LDL? “You can supplement with fish oil, but…
Weight gain As you already know fish oil is rich in fat and is also high in calories, therefore, too much of it can increase your metabolic weight. Does Omega 6 cause weight gain? A high omega-6 fatty acid intake and a high omega-6/omega-3 ratio are associated with weight gain in both animal and human…