Adding live plants in your aquarium helps recreate a natural ecosystem in miniature, and may be one of the most beneficial ways to keep your fish healthy. Plants provide shelter and security for the fish. Because they compete with algae for nutrients, they can help to reduce algae growth. Can you put any plant in…

Some natural resources are another type of good which are rivalry in consumption, in that their consumption reduces the supply for others, but they are not excludable, such as the fish in the ocean. Some public goods are excludable, but often are not, such as public parking spaces and highways. Are fish private goods? Answer:…

It is still legal to keep legally-obtained fish in aquaria. Some invasive species are banned, such as snakeheads, but most other species are legal. What has changed is that it is no longer legal to take live specimens of most species from the wild. What fish are illegal in Tennessee? Banned In Tennessee Silver carp(Hypophthalmichthys…

Can you deep sea fish year round? While you can fish various places off the shores of California year round, typically summers are the best times to head to the deep waters. Not only are the fish more active because of the higher water temperature, but the migration patterns of common ocean fishing species bring…

02 parts per million (ppm) it can be extremely toxic to saltwater fish and many of the organisms living in your aquarium. Ideally, a marine tank should have an undetectable level of ammonia. Levels above 0.1 ppm are a problem and should lead to an immediate investigation and remedy. How much ammonia can kill a…

Do angler fish melt together? Deep-sea anglerfish fuse bodies to mate thanks to an odd immune system. Some species of anglerfish – the deep-sea predator that uses a luminous lure to attract prey – have a bizarre way of reproducing: they fuse with their mates. Is it safe to eat anglerfish? Anglerfish is said to…

A small amount of flaring won’t harm your betta and can be quite good for him in that it provides stimulation and exercise. However, too much flaring causes stress, and that leads to a weakened immune system and vulnerability to disease. A relaxed, happy fish is a healthy fish that enjoys his full lifespan. Is…

Is CO2 safe for betta fish? Bettas actually come from rather the opposite side of the planet from Discus and Rams, hence the ‘Siamese’ in their name. And CO2 makes water more acidic, but not softer directly. I had a DIY CO2 disaster once where I lost a lot of my fish, but throughout the…

Not a good idea to mix fish with newts, particularly tropical fish which require higher temps. many newt species would eat them anyway, best off with a newt tank or a betta tank. What fish can a newt live with? Guppies are your best bet, and the newts will more than likely eat a few…

Unlike their larger cousins the Clawed Frogs, African Dwarf Frogs are gentle amphibians that coexist well with fish in tropical aquariums. Since they are so small and peaceful we need to choose fish that are just as gentle. What fish can live with a African dwarf frog? Tank Mates These frogs are peaceful creatures and…

Most healthy aquarium fish can go three days to a week without eating. However, it usually isn’t recommended to go more a day or two without feeding unless completely necessary. Is it OK to not feed your fish for one day? Fish can go a week or two without a meal without a problem in…

What can you pick up with a fishing magnet? Magnet fishing uses a strong magnet to try and grab ferrous metal objects that are hidden or lost underwater. If you want to try grabbing something lost on the bottom of a lake, pond, or river, a magnet on a rope might do the trick. What…