Kind of. Fish do absorb water through their skin and gills in a process called osmosis. The opposite is true for saltwater fish. As well as getting water through osmosis, saltwater fish need to purposefully drink water in order to get enough into their systems. Do fishes pee? Freshwater fish will passively intake water from…
Since it only takes one infectious Ich parasite to reproduce and then spread through an entire tank or pond, most fish will “look okay” and not act sick at all until a few life cycles of the parasite are complete, which can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on your water temperature….
Taking fish oil can help deal with muscle soreness and injuries. The anti-inflammatory properties can help with tissue repair and oxidative stress generated during exercise. Can I take fish oil before running? The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil protect the cells around your muscle fibers and act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Adding these supplements—or…
Flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds (you can find these in seed form or oil form) are some of the easiest to find and buy plant-based alternatives. What can I use instead of fish oil tablets? Here are some plant-based options to try: Flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are the richest source of ALA in…
What tools do fish use? Smart Fish By sunup, the orange dotted tuskfish has already arrived at his workshop on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and to get ahead in this challenging world it has opted for ingenuity. It has joined the exclusive club of animals – predominantly mammals and birds – that have found ways…
Can a fish survive without a tail? A fish rescued from a Thai market survived six months without half its body and tail. This golden belly barb apparently lost its tail after trying to escape a cement pond. Watchara Chote, aged 36, from Ratchaburi in Thailand spotted the fish alive in a market tank. He…
More and more commercial fishing fleets and recreational fisherman use satellites to navigate to optimum fishing locations and to track fish migrations. Access to fast and accurate navigational information saves time and fuel through more efficient determination of destination. Can satellites see fish? Satellites can “see the sea” in ways that are otherwise impossible. The…
Fish bones pose a risk for dogs and you’ll have to decide for yourself how dangerous that risk is for your pet. According to the AKC, it’s best to avoid giving your dogs fish bones because “the bones can lodge themselves in your dog’s mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines, sometimes even perforating the organ wall.”Aug…
As well as having a very short shelf life, they also have a higher risk of being a contaminant. Unlike freeze-dried and frozen where any contaminant is normally killed during the process, live bloodworms can carry bacteria and parasites that could infect your betta. Are dried blood worms good for fish? Freeze dried bloodworms can…
Methylmercury (MeHg) is a very potent toxicant that is present in varying amounts in all seafood. The key to enjoying fish and obtaining the health benefits is to know that it is the larger, longer-lived predatory fish like swordfish, shark, and some tuna that contain the most methylmercury.MethylmercuryMethylmercury”Methylmercury” is a shorthand for the hypothetical “methylmercury…
Can you bake in a tuna can? But when you do start to use your clean tuna cans as mini-cake molds, you will delight in your cake’s perfectly round shape. Anything you bake in an empty tuna can will turn out that cute little round shape “that humans go nuts over.” Tuna Can Cook Stove….
Can fish oil cause pimples? It’s possible that omega-3 supplements may worsen acne in some people, though there’s limited research on this topic. Taking omega-3s in the form of fish oil can also cause mild (though rare) side effects. Does fish oil cause skin problems? Can fish oil cause skin problems? Although rare , fish…