The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae) of the order Cypriniformes. Native to South Asia, it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio (and thus often called a “tropical fish” although both tropical and subtropical). Is zebrafish a tropical fish? The zebrafish…

Swimbladder Treatment Bacterial infection of the swim bladder causes fish to lose control of their buoyancy which results in severe stress and untimely death. Does swim bladder hurt fish? Swim bladder disorder refers to a collection of issues affecting the swim bladder, rather than a single disease. Although commonly seen in goldfish and bettas, it…

As we’ve just mentioned, betta fish can survive between 10-14 days without food. However, there are some major factors you should consider before leaving your betta fish unattended for such a long period of time. Can a betta go 7 days without food? How long can a betta fish go without food? The answer is…

Can you give fish amoxicillin to a cat? Technically, they should fall under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration, which oversees both human and animal drugs. Those animals including companion animals (dogs, cats, horses) and food animals (cattle, pigs, chickens). Yet no ornamental fish antibiotics are approved by the FDA. Is fish amoxicillin…

Wild Discus will require soft, slightly acidic water and generally the only way to achieve this is to use a reverse osmosis filter. European-bred Discus, however, are quite happy and will even breed in harder water – the reason being they have now been tank-bred over several generations and have adapted to it. Do discus…

Multiple studies have concluded that the low level of mercury found in salmon makes eating roe of low risk, including to pregnant women in small quantities. Can I eat fish eggs during pregnancy? Raw meat, fish and eggs can contain harmful germs that can give you food poisoning, like salmonella infection. Cooking them fully kills…

Certain types of fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids help reduce levels of two proteins called the C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6, which cause inflammation. Some people with OA have high levels of CRP. This can lead to increased pain and swelling. Can eating seafood cause joint pain? Lobster, shrimp, oysters, and…

Does venting fish work? When done correctly, venting can effectively allow those built-up gases to escape from the swim bladder, improving a fish’s ability to swim back down to the depths from which it came – and increasing its chances of survival. This can cause further injury to the fish. Why do fish go belly…

Unfortunately, many cases of swim bladder disorder do not respond to treatment. If the fish does not recover in a reasonable period, the humane resolution may be euthanasia. Can a fish recover from swim bladder disease? There’s no treatment as such, and if the fish can recover, they will do so given a few hours….

Results revealed that bruising was evident in 86.5% of the fish sampled. Bruise area ranged from 0 to 124.5 cm2, with a mean of 12.1 cm2 (s.d. = 21.4), and accounted for an average of 4.3% of fillet area. Bruises were not uniformly distributed on any of the fillet sides. Why do my fish bruise?…

Most fish slow down and “rest” near the bottom during cold winter months. Some species, like koi and gobies, may burrow into soft sediments and go dormant like frogs and other amphibians, but most fish simply school in the deepest pools and take a “winter rest.”Feb 26, 2021. Can a fish survive in cold water?…

What does Tobias burn to scare away the demon? Here Tobias is burning the liver and heart of a fish to drive away the demon that had killed all seven previous husbands of his future wife Sarah. The Archangel Raphael uses his sword to drive the demon away. Panel depicting Tobias burning the fish’s liver…