Let me answer the question right away: NO, fish do not shed their scales, in normal conditions. They don’t have to do such a thing. Actually, if nothing bad happens in their environment, your fish will never shed their scales. They need them to live a healthy life. Why are the scales falling off my…

Smell for a pungent fishy aroma. All fish—raw or cooked—smells like fish. However, refrigerated fish that has started to go bad will have an increasingly fishy smell. If given enough time, this potent fish smell will develop into the putrid smell of rotting meat. Is it OK if fish smells fishy? Fishy smell You would…

Ancient Egyptian fishermen used several tools to catch fish. They fished with bronze and copper hooks tied to lines or with sharp, pointed metal harpoons attached to reed poles. From their papyrus rafts, fishermen would cast nets to pull fish from the water. Fresh fish was often a part of an ancient Egyptian dinner. How…

A healthy, grown-up aquarium fish can go from 3 days to 1 whole week, without eating any food. Some fish species can even live for more than 2 weeks without eating. Whether in nature or in an aquarium – an adult fish has sufficient body mass and fat reserves to skip a couple of meals…

Can fish eat pineapples? Pineapple has been reported to contain enzymes that have a proteolytic effect as well as supporting indigestion. This study investigated the use of pineapple juice to digest fish in order to harvest metacercariae. We found that pineapple juice has the ability to digest fish similar to pepsin solution. Do fish like…

Can I feed bananas to my fish? I have fed my fish banana before and they really enjoyed it. The best way to do this is to scewer it with a fork and drop it in. Leave it in for a maximum of two minutes or it will turn to mush. Can freshwater fish eat…

Can you cook frozen tilapia fillets? You can cook frozen tilapia on the stove or in the oven, but it’s preferable to thaw it beforehand. The fish thaws in cold water within a few minutes. Do I need to thaw tilapia before baking? While there are some varieties of fish that cook fine without even…

Yes, it is safe for glofish as well as other fish and aquatic animals. Can I use GloFish water conditioner for regular betta? Removes harmful chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals found in tap water. Allows your GloFish Betta to thrive and display full coloration. Use when setting up a new aquarium, with partial water changes…

When the pH of freshwater becomes highly alkaline (e.g. 9.6), the effects on fish may include: death, damage to outer surfaces like gills, eyes, and skin and an inability to dispose of metabolic wastes. High pH may also increase the toxicity of other substances. Can alkaline kill fish? Additionally, remember that fish have a hard…

Equipment not specified as weapons or hazardous will be allowed onboard free of charge in lieu of a piece of baggage. Equipment may also be checked in lieu of a piece of baggage. What can I take on an Amtrak train? What’s Allowed? 2 Personal Items. Up to 25 lbs. and 14 x 11 x…

Can we take whey protein after fish? Since long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) enhance muscle sensitivity to protein supplementation, dietary supplementation with a combination of fish oil-derived n-3PUFA, protein, and carbohydrate may promote exercise recovery. What should you not eat after eating fish? Milk, buttermilk, honey, urad dal and sprout grains shouldn’t be…

I have found insects like small crickets and mealworms to be fantastic foods for oscars. These are perfect for use as oscar food, and many other species of fishes will benefit from their use as a dietary supplement as well. What insects can Oscars eat? In the wild, oscars eat a varied diet which consists…