Any sushi with raw or undercooked seafood is off-limits, according to FoodSafety.gov. Eating raw or undercooked fish can expose your growing baby to mercury, bacteria, and other harmful parasites. Can a bacterial infection hurt my baby? Bacterial infections can affect pregnant women from implantation of the fertilized ovum through the time of delivery and peripartum…

Colder water can kill the betta, as the betta’s immune system will slow and make them susceptible to disease. Hotter water can make them uncomfortable and age quickly, as their metabolism will increase. The temperature should be maintained with a heater. What happens if my betta fish gets too cold? Fish are cold-blooded, so unlike…

Can a shark live with a Betta? Redtail sharks can survive in the same environment as bettas without a problem. They are happiest when the water temperature in the tank is between 72-82°F and the pH is 6.8 – 7.5. What fish go well with Bala sharks? Therefore, here are my best bala shark tank…

Male betta fish will place the eggs into a bubble nest, which he will create. The baby betta fish will hatch in about three days. Once hatched, the babies are called “fry” and are very tiny. Neither parent will care for the babies – they will find their own food as they grow. Can Betta…

Blue-green algae blooms that occur in freshwater lakes and ponds can be directly toxic to fish and wildlife. The blooms produce a toxin that can kill fish and even mammals if ingested in large amounts. Is blue-green algae poisonous to fish? Furthermore, blue-green algae produces toxins which can be harmful to fish and plants in…

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. Is algae harmful to betta fish?…

There is no treatment for traumatic eye injuries in fish. Eye drops are a complete waste of time since they will come off the instant your fish swims away. Providing clean water and a health diet, in addition to removing potential collision, are the best treatment for a traumatic cloudy eye. How do you get…

Does substrate affect fish color? Light substrate fish will be lighter in color. Dark substrate fish will darken up. In the past I have always used a multi-color river gravel. Why is colored gravel bad for fish? The dye used in cheap gravel available at a low cost, can discolor tank water as well as…

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. Let’s learn more about how to compost fish scraps. Can you compost cooked fish? Can You Compost Cooked Fish?…

To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of mercury such as tuna. Can…

Can I give my dog hemp oil and fish oil? One of the best combinations out there for improving our pet’s health and overall well being is a mixture of Omega-3s from fish oil and Cannabidiol (CBD). Omega-3s fish oil contain two essential fatty acids: EPA and DHA (or eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid). Is…

Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don’t technically drown, because they don’t inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen. Fishing equipment, such as some types of hooks, can damage the…