Use a HOB filter HOB filters are great to increase the Oxygen level in your aquarium. They are very small and very easy to use. The filtered water from the HOB filter will fall down from a height that will help to aerate the water. Does an aquarium filter oxygenate the water? Filters go a…
Too much oxygen in water can lead to the potentially lethal gas bubble disease, in which gas comes out of solution inside the fish, creating bubbles in its skin and around its eyes. (Excess nitrogen, however, is a far more common cause of this disease.). How do I know if my fish tank has too…
Can fish make your lip swell? There is a wide range of allergens that cause swollen lips, but some are more common than others. These include medications like penicillin, other antibiotics, and bites/stings. Food like cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish are notorious for causing allergic angioedema. What foods cause swollen lips?…
Can I feed dog food to my fish? Can dog food be used as fish food? Definitely NOT. Catfish may die off if fed dog food for an extended period of time due to dog food being formulated for dogs; it lacks the extra minerals and vitamins required by fish. What can I feed my…
Keeping fish in a fish bowl is probably the simplest way you could keep a pet fish in your house – all you need is the bowl, fish, water, and food. If you really want to keep your fish in a bowl, you need to be ready to clean it often to keep the environment…
What does frying do to fish? Frying can increase the amount of fat in your fish and negatively affect its ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. If you’re frying, pan-fry rather than deep-fry your fish, and use a healthy oil like olive oil. Do I need to skin fish before frying? This can be…
What is the best fish to use for fish and chips? Haddock is the fish that most chefs prefer for fish and chips. The texture isn’t as flaky or tender as cod but the meat has more flavor. Haddock has a slight sweetness that pairs well with the buttery flavor of the batter. What do…
What Do Ball Bearings Do on a Fishing Reel? The main purpose of ball bearings is to reduce friction, create ease of motion, and increase speed when fishing. Together, this essentially means that ball bearings make your fishing reel easier to use and more effective. What do bearings do in a fishing reel? Fishing reel…
The eggs are not fertilized within the female; they are fertilized as they pass from the ovaries to the outside of the body. Therefore, it is certain that any shrimp carrying eggs has mated. A female carrying eggs under her abdomen is said to be “berried”. Can you breed shrimp with fish? Keeping fish with…
In general, algae eating fish will feed on any green algae, including carpet algae and filamentous / hair / string algae, but will not feed on the planktonic algae that causes green water in new ponds OR the more toxic Cyanobacteria, more commonly referred to as blue-green algae. Is too much algae bad for fish?…
Fish oil has been shown to reduce stimulated platelet aggregation and increase bleeding time. In a recent study, Gong et al. showed that omega-3 fatty acids in combination with low-dose aspirin led to a significant reduction in platelet aggregation as measured with Born aggregometry in a mouse model. Can omega-3 reduce platelet count? Omega-3 fatty…
What fish will stay small? Simply look through this list, and pick your favorites! Harlequin Rasbora. The Harlequin Rasbora is a tiny fish that’s a ton of fun to watch. Otocinclus. Also known as “dwarf suckers,” the Otocinclus is a great addition to nano tanks. Least Killifish. Bumblebee Goby. Scarlet Badis. Neon Tetra. Betta Fish….