Neither wild fish nor farmed fish can be certified organic because no organic standards exist in the U.S. to regulate them. Organic farmers feed their livestock 100 percent organic feed, as required by law, but that’s simply not possible to do for wild fish that forage and scavenge for food in the open ocean. Can…

How do you keep fish cakes from falling apart? Remove any bones from the cooked fish along with the skin, then flake the flesh into the potato-pea mix along with 2 tbsp of the cooking milk. Err on the side of a drier mix to ensure that the cakes do not collapse when you fry…

Young fish and immature stages of aquatic insects are extremely sensitive to pH levels below 5 and may die at these low pH values. High pH levels (9-14) can harm fish by denaturing cellular membranes. Changes in pH can also affect aquatic life indirectly by altering other aspects of water chemistry. Do fish affect pH?…

Why are boats painted red below the waterline? The main reason behind the use of the copper sheet was to stop marine organisms, particularly worms, from making their way to the wooden hull. Copper oxide has a reddish tinge, thus giving the paint it’s much famous red colour. That is why ships are painted red…

Vegetables and Fruit You can feed your fish blanched vegetables such as zucchini, peas, lettuce, and spinach. Vegetables are full of the minerals and vitamins that herbivorous fish need. You can also feed your fish small amounts of fruit including apples and pears. What food is poisonous to fish? Fat is harmful to many fish,…

Any fish that enjoys a nibble on aquarium plants will also munch on your Java Moss. However this moss is adored by your small bottom dwellers. Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp and Grass Shrimp just love to eat it. Is moss good for fish? Like all live plants, aquatic mosses produce oxygen as a byproduct of…

Yes, aquarium heaters can burn fish, though it’s at best a rare occurrence, and more a case of proximity than design. Can aquarium heaters electrocute fish? Aquarium Electrocution So, the flow in a broken aquarium heater is confined to a flow from one side of the heater element to the other side of the heater…

While there is no definitive answer available as of 2013 (lack of empirical research), present research suggests fish cannot really live in space without water. It appears difficult to keep fish alive and healthy in a water environment in space. This quote from the NASA article points to some of the challenges. Can fish survive…

Can I take fish oil with progesterone? No interactions were found between Fish Oil and progesterone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. Does Omega-3 increase progesterone? In animal studies, diets enriched with omega-3 PUFA enhance early embryonic development (12) and boost progesterone secretion (13), suggesting that sex steroid…

Omega-3 fatty acids, often found in fish oil, are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and several other health benefits. Some people use omega-3 fatty acids to help relieve intestinal inflammation from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Can I take fish oil with ulcerative colitis? Fish oil supplements, which are rich in n-3 fatty acids, may…

Can fish oil increase hot flashes? Menopausal women who take Omega 3 vitamins(fish oils)will show improvement in the severity of their hot flashes.In addition women who take Omega 3 supplements will show improvement in their lipid profiles. Do fish oil pills make you sweat? Most of this is anecdotal, but many people report belching and…

Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer coats not just the tank walls but also the substrate, decorations, and plants. Why is my fish tank algae…