Lake Titicaca has two native fish genera: Orestias, which are called killifishes, and Trichomycterus, a type of catfish. Both are invasive species—the silverside is at least native to the same continent as Lake Titicaca, but the trout comes from the United States. What fish are found in Lake Titicaca? Do people fish in Lake Titicaca?…
Actually, grass carp are quite common as they are used to control vegetation in most of the area ponds and canals. When folks think of fisheries, I’m rather sure that irrigation structures are low on most radars. When drained, some canals have pools where the fish are concentrated, and in some cases overwinter. Are there…
Warm Water Important for Cold-water Fish Like Salmon and Trout, Study Finds. Cold-water fish need both warm and cold water habitats at different parts of their life cycle. Warm river habitats appear to play a larger-than-expected role in supporting the survival of cold-water fish, such as salmon and trout. Is trout a warm water fish?…
Is catfish a garbage fish? — Channel catfish are the garbage disposals of the fish world. Take it from Dave Schmidtlein, an avid fan of the bottom-feeding fish. He remembers a fishing trip several years ago at Coffey County Lake that convinced him that catfish will gobble up even the most unlikely of baits. Are…
Betta fish can survive up to 10 days without food, however, this is not recommended! 2 to 4 days is ok but any longer than this, and you must find a pet sitter to feed your fish. Oct 12, 2021. Can betta fish survive 5 days without food? While Betta fish may survive for 14…
While you can keep male and females together, the chances of it working successfully are slim. The only time this should be attempted is by experienced fish keepers, who know what they’re doing. If you want to keep male and female bettas in the same tank, then it would be a lot easier to use…
The rasbora is a shoaling fish that prefers to live with a school of 5 to 6 in a tank. They’re great tank mates for a betta as long as your tank is 10-gallons or more. This will give them plenty of space for necessary activity. Rasboras also love tasty brine shrimp just like the…
Can frogs eat betta food? You should always make sure that your dwarf frog is getting enough food. Bettas are extremely gutty and will eat all the food possible if they can. If you see your dwarf frogs food sinking to the substrate the chances are the frogs will eat it and not your bettas….
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 kinds of fish can live with…
Although purified water can be useful for many purposes, it is not suitable for use in your betta fish tank, unless you add nutrients, minerals, and pH balancing chemicals. If you fail to do that, your betta will not thrive, and he could even die. Is mineral water safe for betta fish? Distilled or purified…
Several snake bites this season have came from baby copperheads found alive inside of feeding fish. With the top water bite happening now the snakes get more oxygen to prolong there life inside the fish while the fish continues to feed. Do copperhead snakes eat fish? Banded water snakes are harmless, nonvenomous fish eaters. Like…
Can you spear fish while scuba diving in California? Spearfishing with scuba is still widely accepted in California and a good way to start. No special diving skills are needed other than a basic certification, although an advanced certification will make you more comfortable in the water and hence a better hunter. Spearguns, spear tips…