“Bad” Aquarium Snails There really are no “bad” snails, but a few species can multiply unchecked and overrun an aquarium. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands of these little beasts taking over your tank can be unnerving, and they can place a burden on biological filtration as well as clog filter intake tubes. Can I put…
The Three Best Fishing Lines for Bass Fishing MONOFILAMENT. A classic line option for any fisherman, monofilament is an individual nylon fiber that is usually inexpensive and is easy to work with. BRAID. Braided fishing line is another trustworthy option for bass fishermen. FLUOROCARBON. What line do bass pros use? Most professional anglers today use…
Generally, no fish should be kept in a tank smaller than 10 gallons. However, a single betta can live in a 5-gallon tank—but more is always better. Can you put betta fish in an aquarium? Many people mistakenly believe that betta fish must be kept in “solitary confinement.” Female bettas can live together, and while…
A 2015 study indicated that women taking a fish oil supplement experienced significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair loss. A 2015 study indicated that women experienced reduced hair loss and increased hair density when taking a supplement of antioxidants along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. What supplements can cause hair loss? Over-supplementation of…
A fisheye is an extreme wide angle lens that produces a 180° degree field of view with the intent to create panoramic or hemispherical images. Its name was first coined in 1906 by Robert W. Wood, an American physicist and inventor who likened the effect of a fisheye lens to the world-view of a fish…
Fish is NOT a proper protein source for cats. Fish are an allergen, meaning it creates an allergy in your animal when they eat it. If you want to give your cat an infrequent treat, try small bits of dehydrated chicken liver or freeze-dried chicken hearts. Skip the fish. Is it OK for cats to…
Can I feed bananas to my fish? I have fed my fish banana before and they really enjoyed it. The best way to do this is to scewer it with a fork and drop it in. Leave it in for a maximum of two minutes or it will turn to mush. Can freshwater fish eat…
Betta fish typically need 8 to 12 hours of light, and 12 to 16 of darkness, so make turning off your tank light a pre-bedtime habit. Too much light – and not enough darkness – also highly stresses your fish because they don’t know night from day, when to sleep, when to wake and their…
Can I feed bananas to my fish? I have fed my fish banana before and they really enjoyed it. The best way to do this is to scewer it with a fork and drop it in. Leave it in for a maximum of two minutes or it will turn to mush. Can freshwater fish eat…
Can fish have dreams? For animals without eyelids, fish are surprisingly capable of catching some serious shut-eye. When zebrafish (Danio rerio) doze off, they catch their z’s much like people do, new research shows. Can fish see while they sleep? Although it’s kind of creepy watching a creature sleep with its eyes open, fish don’t…