In general, this fish does get along well with other fishes in an aquarium, but it can be aggressive towards other yellow tang and surgeonfish if they are not introduced into the aquarium at the same time. Yellow tang can be included in a marine reef tank setup, but do keep a close eye on…
How to store Fish Sauce to extend its shelf life? The best way to store fish sauce is in its original air tight container in a cool dark place like the pantry. A constant temperature is also best, away from the stove or dishwasher. Fish sauce should not be kept in the fridge as the…
Raw Meat and Fish Raw meat and raw fish, like raw eggs, can contain bacteria that cause food poisoning. In addition, an enzyme in raw fish destroys thiamine, which is an essential B vitamin for your cat. A lack of thiamine can cause serious neurological problems and lead to convulsions and coma. What raw fish…
Can a betta fish and goldfish live together? Short answer, no! Goldfish produce a lot of fish waste, leading to high levels of ammonia in the water which is toxic to betta fish. It dirties the water in the tank quickly, meaning that larger more frequent water changes need to be made. Can I put…
How long can you keep fish in a breeder box? How long do you keep fry in the breeder box? In general, the babies should be large enough to not fit in mouths of the adult fish before you add them back into your main tank. For livebearer fry, this may be as soon as…
Usually, fish don’t have lungs, they use gills instead. One of the few exceptions are aptly-named lungfish, which can modify their swim bladder (typically used for buoyancy) to respirate.Usually, fish don’t have lungs, they use gills instead. One of the few exceptions are aptly-named lungfish, which can modify their swim bladderswim bladderThe swim bladder, gas…
You should schedule partial water changes once every 3 to 5 days in order to make sure that your fish live a healthy and happy life in your unfiltered tank. Fish can live without a filter, but they certainly can’t survive in murky oxygen-deprived water. How long can fish survive in tank without filter? The…
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…
Betta fish can live in community tanks, under the right circumstances. In fact, under the best circumstances, your betta will have a far better quality of life in a community tank than he would have in a tank by himself. What community fish can live with bettas? Best Betta Fish Tank Mates: What Fish Can…
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…