DHA-enriched fish oil supplementation increases testosterone levels in overweight and obese men. Further research is warranted to substantiate these findings with a larger sample size and a longer follow-up period. How does fish oil increase testosterone? Taking fish oil supplements also raised the levels of free testosterone to luteinizing hormone ratio and lowered the levels…

What fish can you eat in Arizona? Of course, a variety of panfish like bluegill, redear sunfish, and both black and white crappie also grace our waters. Channel and flathead catfish are an Arizona staple, and our lakes produce some monster fish from time to time. Is it safe to eat fish from river? Some…

Fish cannot see the water. Just as humans cannot see air, fish cannot see water. Since the fish’s brain is continually looking through water, it starts to filter out the water. If the brain were continually having to think about the air and processing all of it, there would be no way to function. Can…

Ancient Egyptians fished from small reed ships Nile perch, catfish and eels and used woven nets, weir baskets, harpoons, and hook and line to catch them. First metal barbed fish hooks appeared during the 12th dynasty. How did people catch fish in ancient times? People have been using nets to catch fish for ages. These…

Yes, they can get something lodged in their throat and it can be fatal to them. I’m not sure how food would affect them, or if it would eventually break down, but I don’t like to take chances. I have heard of cases of fish choking on things like a chunk of substrate, a rubber…

If you’re concerned about your goldfish getting too cold during the winter, you should know that common-type goldfish can tolerate water as cold as 32-40˚F. The key to cold temperatures is preventing the water from freezing completely over to ensure oxygen continues to enter the water. Can you put gold fish in cold water? The…

Fortunately, brown algae is harmless to your betta. And if you’re housing any other fish with your betta (especially algae eaters) then they’re going to love it! But remember, that while brown algae itself isn’t harmful to your betta, it can often signify bad tank conditions which can be. Can brown algae kill fish? In…

Summary: Female fish can breed a new species if they aren’t choosy about who is Mr. Right. Fish will mate with a species outside their own if the male’s coloring is attractive enough or if the female can’t see him properly, according to new research. Can you breed different species of fish? The simple answer…

The simple answer: can fish drown? Yes, fish can ‘drown’–for lack of a better word. Though, it is better to think of it as a form of suffocation where oxygen levels are too low or the fish isn’t able to properly pull oxygen from the water for one reason or another. Can fish really drown?…

Is it better to fry fish in cornmeal or flour? The key to frying a fresh fillet of fish is the temperature of the oil. In my kitchen test, both the corn meal and flour came out perfect although the cornmeal tended to be more uniformly golden across the fillet. How do you keep fish…

Fish and seafood are also common sources of purines. The worst offenders if you have gout are scallops, sardines, herring, anchovies, and mackerel. Other fish moderately high in purines include: tuna. Can fish cause a gout flare up? Some can raise the level of uric acid in your body, and that’s what causes gout. If…

Composting Fish Waste: Tips On How To Compost Fish Scraps. The answer is a resounding “Yes, indeed!” The process of composting fish is really no different than bread or beer making, relying on much the same microorganisms to turn simple ingredients into a spectacular end result. Can you compost fish guts? Can You Compost Fish…