Sadly some fish will eat themselves to death, as mentioned above specifically ambush predators. I just lost my fuzzy dwarf lionfish to bloat. Will fish eat until they explode? Fish don’t eat until they die or explode. Some foods will swell in a fishes gut and cause discomfort. Some people soak their goldfish food prior…

Light oils and petroleum products can cause acute toxicity in fish, but the toxic event is generally over fairly quickly. Heavier oils may not affect fish at all, or, in the cases of fish in larval or spawning stages, may be quite detrimental, as in the case of the 2007 Cosco Busan spill in San…

Birds, snakes, and fish are not mammals, so they can´t get rabies and they can´t give it to you. In the United States today, about 93 of every 100 reported cases of rabies are in wild animals. Raccoons are the most common wild animal with rabies. Does fish have rabies? Rabies is most often seen…

Consuming foods with high levels of mercury: High levels of mercury are associated with hair loss. One of the most common sources through which we consume mercury is fish. Some fishes are particularly mercury-rich and need to be avoided. This includes sushi, mackerel, swordfish, and certain tuna. Does eating fish cause hair loss? Yes, fatty…

Yes, if brother and sister are bred together there will be a higher incidence of negative mutations than if two unrelated fish were used, just like with people which is why many people feel uneasy about doing this. So, new breeders take heart and don’t worry about spawning brother to sister. Does inbreeding affect fish?…

One-to-three grams of fish oil each day can help reduce the intensity of joint symptoms like morning stiffness, tenderness, swelling, and discomfort. The omega-3 fatty acids present in this amount can also increase blood flow throughout the body during exercise, which can help reduce joint pain and swelling. Will fish oil help with joint pain?…

Safety and side effects When taken as recommended, fish oil supplements are generally considered safe. However, fish oil supplements can cause mild side effects, including: A fishy aftertaste. Bad breath. Does fish oil make you have bad breath? Some people report that fish oil tastes bad or leaves an unpleasant taste in their mouth. Others…

Handling and preparing fish and shellfish can create small cuts and scrapes in the skin where bacteria may enter. Do fish scales hurt? It’s very easy to conclude that a fish feels pain if it winces every time a scale is plucked. Plucking an eyebrow or pulling sticky plaster off your skin causes a twinge…

Among the many odd questions aquarists ask is whether aquarium fish can see in the dark. Well, the straight and simple answer is NO! Aquarium fish, whether betta, goldfish, guppies or otherwise don’t exactly see in the dark, at least not with their eyes. Are fish OK in pitch black? Something the fish can use…

What kind of bait does Jeremy Wade use? Jeremy Wade uses a Keli Catfish as bait for the Sareng Catfish in River Monsters Season 9 episode 11, Malaysian Lake Monster. What kind of rods do pro bass fishermen use? The One-Rod Angler I suggest a 7-foot, medium-heavy action rod. My favorite is a Bass Pro…

Blue/Saltwater Light blue is great for saltwater fishing because the color is similar to saltwater color. When the water is not completely transparent, blue line is the best choice. What is the best color fishing line to use? Clear. Clear monofilament is a good choice if you are concerned about fish being able to see…