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Can Fish Survive After Being Caught in the USA

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Controlled studies have shown that most fish released after hook-and-line capture, survive. Most of the snook that died were caught with live bait, consistent with studies showing that fish caught with lures generally survive. Do fish die after you release them? It’s the same for them on land! Once out of the water, fish’s gills…

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Can I Keep A Angelfish With Betta Fish in the USA

Bykevin

Keeping angelfish and bettas together is going to be extremely risky, and it’s not recommended. If you are going to introduce the two fish together keep an eye on them and be prepared to move your betta to another tank if you see aggression. Angelfish are naturally aggressive and territorial just like bettas. Will a…

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What Lures To Use In Belize For Pier Fishing

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What lures to use in Belize? Reef & Mangrove Lures: Poppers, Mirrolures and Rapalas are the best baits. Leader: You will need to use 20 – 30 pound wire leader (9 – 12 inches). Lures: Bright colored tube lures are the best baits for barracuda. Reel: Spinning reel with capacity for 200 yards of 15…

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Can I Add Fish To My Existing Pond in the USA

Bykevin

When you add fish, don’t add too many at a time. The pond environment needs to adjust to the fish just as they need to adjust to it. Try to add a couple at first, and then wait a week or two before adding a few more. Keep doing this until you’ve put all the…

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Can Fish Live In Boiled Water

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Is boiled water OK for fish? Don’t use boiling water! Simple use lukewarm water, or the day before the water change put some in a separate aquarium and use a heater to get it where you want it. Why a fish dies in boiled water? When boiling the water the dissolved oxygen present in the…

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Can Fish Survive Without Light in the USA

Bykevin

Fish can live in the dark completely however they will potentially have no source of food at most Algae cannot reproduce without sunlight. How long can fish go without light? Fish in an optimally stocked tank can last for a period anywhere from 3 to 12 hours without power. Whereas, in an understocked aquarium, they…

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Are There More Squid’s Than Fish in the USA

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How many squid are there in the world? Based on the number of beaks collected from the digestive tracks of sperm whales, scientists estimate that there are around 4.3 million giant squids inhabiting the depths of the oceans. That may seem high, but estimates can go much higher: Some calculations put the maximum number of…

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What Weight Line To Use Fly Fishing in the USA

Bykevin

A Quick Suggestion for New Anglers For trout fishing, new anglers should focus on line weights 4-6. I personally prefer a four weight fly line (and matching fly reel and fly rod). The reason is because a lighter fly fishing outfit makes smaller fish more fun to catch. What kind of fishing line do you…

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Can I Put A Betta Fish In A Big Tank

Bykevin

The ideal sized tank for a betta is 5 gallons or larger for a single male or female betta. In a tank smaller than 5 gallons, your betta won’t live out his full life span. In an aquarium, a betta should live for 3 to 5 years. In a cramped 2.5-gallon tank, your betta won’t…

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Can I Make Fish Batter With Half And Half in the USA

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What can I use instead of beer for fish batter? Whether you prefer to avoid beer or just do not have a bottle on hand, club soda is a great substitute for your fish batter. Since (as stated by Cooks Illustrated) the crispy texture comes from carbonation, not alcohol, club soda is an easy swap….