Can a fish live in a vase with a plant? While you may not need live plants or decor for your Betta to survive, these will make your tank as attractive as your vase if not more attractive. Live plants are generally more safe for Bettas as they tend to be soft and move freely…
Can fish really suffer from depression? According to researchers, fish can get depressed, too, and studies are being done on the aquatic animals in an effort to find treatments for humans suffering from the disorder. Can a goldfish get depressed? In Pittman’s studies, fish depression can be induced by getting them “drunk” on ethanol, then…
Can fish become unconscious? An electric shock delivered immediately after bringing fish onto a ship could knock them unconscious, but only if the current was strong enough. If the electric shock was too weak, the fish were merely immobilized. Why are my fish hitting themselves? Fish flick and scratch for the same reasons that other…
Think of aquarium water for your houseplants as manure with garden plants—a wonderful natural fertilizer. As the aquarium water becomes dirtier, it is becoming richer. It gets nitrogen, potassium, and many other nutrients you normally find in store-bought fertilizers for your plants. Can I use fish water to water my plants? Can you irrigate plants…
The short answer is yes. Depending on diet, fish can have varying levels of fat deposits and some fish can be chubbier than others. In nature, overweight fish are uncommon because fish generally live in food limited environments. For aquarium fish, overfeeding can result in obesity (Livengood and Chapman 2007). Why has my fish got…