You can use a siphon to vacuum dirt and other gunk off of the gravel. You can also use the siphon to remove a portion of the tank’s dirty water. Remember to keep at least 50% of the water in the tank at all times in order to avoid removing all of the beneficial bacteria…
Raw fish and shellfish should be kept in the refrigerator (40 °F/4.4 °C or less) only 1 or 2 days before cooking or freezing. After cooking, store seafood in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Any frozen fish or shellfish will be safe indefinitely; however, the flavor and texture will lessen after lengthy storage. How…
Fish oil is one of the best supplements to add to your dog’s diet. Fish oil supports your canine companion’s heart health, promotes a silky coat, reduces itchy and flaky skin, and can help relieve allergies and joint pain. It can even help strengthen their immune system and could help them fight canine cancer. Can…
What to Choose Instead: Just because some fish have more mercury than others doesn’t mean you should completely avoid eating fish while you’re breastfeeding. Fish and other types of seafood are an important source of protein, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Omega-3 fatty acids. Can I eat fish fry while breastfeeding? Yes, breastfeeding moms can eat…
Yes, Goldfish love to eat Shrimp, so we go back to the point of ensuring your Shrimp can hide! Make sure you feed your Goldfish 2-3 times a day, and try not to overfeed to avoid contamination. Although, if you have Shrimp in the tank they will clean any excess up!. Do gold fish eat…
Taking both a multivitamin and a fish oil supplement is not necessary, but together they can seriously complement your diet. The purpose of a multivitamin is to fill the nutritional gaps for nutrients that you are not getting sufficiently from food. When should I take fish oil and multivitamin? For some, taking it first thing…
Generally, ungutted fish can stay fresh and preserve its taste for about 1 to 2 days inside your ice-filled cooler. You can extend this duration for another 1 to 3 days if you keep it inside the fridge. On the other hand, gutted fish on ice can last for 5 days or more. How long…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all hunters that all annual hunting licenses expire June 30. Annual fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase, but all Arkansas hunting licenses will expire at the end of the month. How long does Arkansas fishing license last?…
Dehydration of seafood should take nearly 12 hours at a 145F/63C temperature. When done, the fish jerky should be a little brittle or dry-leathery. How long does fish take to dehydrate? Generally, it may take up to 10 hours for fish to dry. Many factors may influence how long or how fast your fish dries,…
Just give the tank time. The cycling process usually takes six to eight weeks. After about eight weeks, your ammonia and Nitrite levels should be acceptable (about trace levels), and you can add more fish. Do not add more fish until the ammonia and Nitrite levels have both dropped. How long should I let my…
What do you do when a fish breaks its tail? Treatment. It might be hard to look at a tailless fish, but unless you see fin rot, the best course of action is to let a fish heal on his own. If you see signs of fighting, you may want to separate fish; beyond this,…
Insufficient Oxygen in Aquarium Water. Low oxygen levels are rarely a problem if an aquarium is well maintained and not overstocked. However, if fish are gasping at the surface of the water, that should set off a red flag prompting further investigation. How do I know if my fish tank has enough oxygen? The most…