Is warm tap water safe for fish? Because tap water contains chlorine and chloramines, which are harmful to fish, you’ll need to treat it with AQUARIAN® Tap Water Safe. It instantly removes chlorine and chloramines. If the gravel gets churned up, it may cloud the water (the water should clear in a day or so)….

The downside with London’s canals is that there are only two of them. Grand Union Canal runs in from the west to Little Venice. There, it meets Regent’s Canal, which runs up through North London and into the river at Limehouse. You can fish the full length of both of them. What fish are in…

The answer is still no; as they live in water they probably don’t take it in as a conscious response to seek out and drink water. Thirst is usually defined as a need or desire to drink water. It is unlikely that fish are responding to such a driving force. Why do fish not get…

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. How many days can fish go without food? As for food, freshwater fish are quite capable of going for several days without a meal. Healthy…

Only eat these foods if they are cooked until piping hot, such as on a pizza. Safer meat options: • Pre-packed meat, such as cooked ham or beef. Tinned pâté, but be aware it has a high salt content. Purchase only pre-packaged fish, smoked fish and shellfish rather than fish off the fish counter. Can…

Betta males and females should only be housed together when ready to breed. You should never keep a single fish in the same tank as a Siamese fighting fish as they will constantly bully the same individual. Instead, we recommend keeping betta fish with species that shoal and look to keep them in a group…

Apple Snails often make good tank mates for Bettas. As with Bettas, it’s preferred to keep them in a cycled tank and to maintain good water quality by making frequent water changes. Apple snails don’t add too much to the bioload but be cautious not to overstock your tank. What snails can live with betta…

Bettas poop from a small hole in front of their anal fin. Their poop is pretty small, so you probably won’t realize your Betta fish is pooping until you notice a build-up in their favorite toileting spot. What is hanging out of my betta fish? Stringy Feces In a healthy betta feces will sink to…

Can cold water fish go in a tropical tank? Another side effect of keeping coldwater fishes at tropical temperatures is the much shorter lifespan that will arise due to the fish always being kept at unnaturally high metabolic rates. By keeping your coldwater fishes cool, they will enjoy a much longer, healthier life. Can goldfish…

Nonetheless, fish need oxygen to breathe, too. In order to remove oxygen from the water, they rely on special organs called “gills.” Gills are feathery organs full of blood vessels. A fish breathes by taking water into its mouth and forcing it out through the gill passages. Can 100% oxygen breathe? If you breathed pure…

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils diminish platelet aggregation via several mechanisms [7]. In vitro, they competitively inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase and subsequently diminish thromboxane A2 production from arachidonic acid in platelet membranes, as well as reducing synthesis of platelet-activating factors. What supplements cause low platelets? Folic acid (vitamin B9) Folic acid is a water-soluble…

Does fish oil break down fat? According to Kyoto University researchers, fish oil can burn fat faster than those fat-burning pills, and thus lead to efficient weight loss in people in their 30s and 40s. A new report has brought to light that fish oil is beneficial in losing extra weight. Are fish oils high…