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…
The lateral line is a sensory system that allows fishes to detect weak water motions and pressure gradients. What is the lateral line and how do fish use it? The lateral line system allows the fish to determine the direction and rate of water movement. The fish can then gain a sense of its own…
Which soup traditionally contains fish? Bisques are heavy cream soups traditionally prepared with shellfish, but can be made with any type of seafood or puree of vegetables or fruits.Fish soup. New England clam chowder made with potatoes and cream Type Soup Main ingredients Fish or seafood, vegetables, liquid (stock, juice, water) Cookbook: Fish soup Media:…
Is fish food safe for hamsters? Its fine, like every other treat, in moderation. Of course some people like to avoid feeding their hamsters seafood altogether, but once you take precautions and dont feed salty (or salted?) fish you should be fine. What happens if you feed a hamster meat? Meat can provide a very…
Even though clown fish are edible it is highly advised that people don’t eat them because their slimy substance on their skin. In Disney/Pixar’s 2003 film Finding Nemo and its 2016 sequel Finding Dory, main characters Marlin and Nemo are clownfish. Who eats clownfish? Even though anemone provides protection against predators, clownfish is often preyed…