It might be surprising to know that fish also suffer from severe sunburn effects, to the point of causing death. In ultra-clear water, the fish can develop sunburn even if they are completely submerged, but are forced to within those top few centimetres of water where the U-V can still penetrate. How do fish get…
Why are my fish going crazy? Fish Swimming Erratically: If your fish is swimming erratically, he could just be playing or exercising. If your fish does it this consistently and seems unhealthy, the cause may be poor water quality. Other possible causes are overfeeding and improper water quality. Do fish get mad? Though it seems…
The Salton Sea once thrived with stocked populations of Corvina and other popular saltwater species. Today, the sea only supports Mozambique Tilapia and the native Desert Pupfish. Why are there dead fish at Salton Sea? Salton Sea fish die-offs are the result of natural biological and chemical reactions that sap oxygen from the lake. Hot…
Warmouth are members of the sunfish family, which includes the largemouth bass. Because warmouth hit hard and are easily caught, they are popular with some anglers. They are good to eat when caught in clean water, but because they are bottom-feeders like catfish, the flesh can have a strong flavor. Does Warmouth taste good? They…
Very fresh fish still have their neurons fully intact, even though they’re dead. As soon as you add a bit of salt to the exposed muscles, the neurons are triggered and the muscles contract. So very dead fish will continue to move about until they use up all their energy stores. Can fish move after…
Can corn be used as a fish feed? Corn grain has been the standard energy source used in catfish feeds. Corn grain contains at least as much digestible energy as other energy feedstuffs derived from plant material, and it is relatively low in fat and crude fiber (Table 1). Will catfish eat cracked corn? Various…
What color fishing line should you use in clear water? For fishing in clear water, top-water and medium-depth lures should be fished using clear or light blue monofilament. For deep jigging and soft plastics around vegetation, opt for dark green or black braided line. What is the best fishing line for clear water? In addition,…
After a while, the fish should have had a slow acclimatisation, and it should be fine to add the fish for a successful transition. If you are adding fish to an already populated aquarium, there are a few further things you need to consider. Can you put other fish with African cichlids? Types of Fish…
Fish-meal is not a natural fodder-feed for chickens. It does not benefit the health of chickens and can cause more harm than good, not only for the chickens but also the consumer. Can I feed my chickens fish pellets? Fish, or fish meal: 61 – 72% protein. I feed them raw and either mash them…
“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…