A Disease of Immune-Compromised Fish Dropsy in fish is actually a cluster of symptoms caused by an infection from bacteria commonly present in all aquariums. Consequently, any fish may be exposed to the dropsy-causing bacteria, but healthy fish rarely fall prey to the disease. What fish can get dropsy? In ornamental goldfish and koi, in…

So to recap, keeping Amano shrimp and bettas together is an excellent choice! However, you should remember the following: Your bettas temperament and the size of your Amanos are going to play a large role in whether they’ll survive or not. Amanos are fantastic algae eaters and great for small tanks. What fish can live…

Can angel fish be kept in bowl? They are the aristocrats of the aquarium, mesmerizing hobbyists with their showy fins, the aquatic equivalent of a tiara and scepter. Can fish just live in a bowl? Specifically, a bowl cannot provide an adequate living environment for any fish, big or small. So, give the fish under…

Keep in mind that betta fish do not have super hearing, and water will dampen sound. However, yes, they can hear your voice. They are not like a cat or a dog and can recognize their name. They just know someone is speaking. Do betta fish understand humans? Do Betta Fish Recognize Their Owners? Surprisingly,…

Still, rumors of their ease of care are exaggerated. Bettas don’t thrive in tiny puddles in the wild—though during the dry season when streams dry up, some wild bettas do survive by puddle-hopping—and therefore prefer a tank of at least 2.5 gallons. But more is better. Can bettas survive in the wild? In the wild,…

There are dozens of species of corydoras, several of which are cold water fish, but the panda cory is the most commonly available one that tolerates lower temperatures. They can survive a range from 65° to 80°. Do Cory catfish need a heater? Catfish require warm water that’s between 74 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose…

We’ve heard of garlic being good for fish’s immune system with an antiparasitic effect. This recent study suggests onions are just as healthy! Lysozyme activity in fish fed the OP-0.5 diet was higher than that of fish fed the OP-0, OP-1, OP-2, OP-3, and OP-5 diets. What food is poisonous to fish? Fat is harmful…

Can fish actually get depressed? According to researchers, fish can get depressed, too, and studies are being done on the aquatic animals in an effort to find treatments for humans suffering from the disorder. Can fishes feel lonely? In captivity, it’s strongly recommended that they should be kept at least in pairs, to provide companionship….

Humans use beer as bait for other humans all the time. “Let’s meet over a beer!” “Come to my kegger!” “Sure baseball is boring, but we’ll have guys delivering beer literally right to your seat!” To lure fish though, using beer as bait is a bit more… let’s say…Apr 28, 2016. What happens if you…

The lesser salmon catfish has been found feasting on mice. A survey of 18 lesser salmon catfish (Neoarius graeffei) from Ashburton river in northern Australia, suggests the fish can consume large quantities of small land animals when given the chance — almost half of the catfish had mice in their bellies. Do catfish eat rats?…

Absolutely, fish can get seriously stressed by traumatic situations, and the effects can last for some time in some cases. Is my fish traumatized? Symptoms: You should observe your fish often for any of these signs of stress. Gasping at the Surface: If a fish is gasping his mouth at the surface, this is a…

Do fish love humans? Many people feel that fish have no emotions and therefore cannot love their owners in the same way humans do. Some fish do show aggression to their owners, that I know for sure. So, if they show aggression then they must be able to show love? The answer is not clear…