Harmful pH Levels Young fish are more sensitive to higher acidic water than adult fish. Fish water that has a pH of 5 is too acidic and will kill off fish eggs, they will not hatch. How are fish affected by pH? When the pH of freshwater becomes highly alkaline (e.g. 9.6), the effects on…

How long can a fish be in a bag? Some say that fish can last 9 or 10 hours in a bag (or even a day or two in some cases). However, it’s best for you and your fish if you stick to leaving your fish in the bag for 5 to 7 hours. A…

Can my child have raw fish? Children’s complete immunity does not develop before the child is around 5 years of age, for this reason young children would get sick from the bacteria in raw fish which the normal adult body is used to. Therefor, children under the age of 5 should not have raw fish…

For this reason, albino fishes can often look yellow, or have a yellow pattern due to the underlying xanthophores showing through. Regarding vision, in lab experiments, albino Zebra danios were found to have significantly poorer vision under bright lighting conditions than their normally coloured counterparts. Are albinos blind? Although people with albinism may be considered…

Among the many odd questions aquarists ask is whether aquarium fish can see in the dark. Well, the straight and simple answer is NO! This ability then explains how fish “see” or detect other animals underwater, where light penetration is low or at night in the dark. Do aquarium fish need light to eat? However,…

Plastic aquarium plants that are made from soft plastic are usually safe for Betta fish. A good way to check if the plastic aquarium plants you have are safe for Betta fish or not is to run pantyhose over the plastic plants. If the pantyhose get a snag or torn then it is not safe…

As one of the largest manmade lakes in California, Big Bear Lake provides abundant opportunities for fishing, as well as a variety of species to choose from. Types of fish normally caught fishing Big Bear Lake include several species of bass and trout, as well as crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, and pumpkinseed. Can you fish…

Can 3 year old eat fish? How much fish should my toddler eat? The FDA recommends feeding fish to children ages 2 and up, one to two times per week. They say that a serving for ages 2-3 is about one ounce. Keep in mind that the average fish stick is about half an ounce,…

Can snails eat live fish? They’re all snail eaters in the home aquarium. Beware that they can and do eat other meaty items – I’ve seen them feast on decorative shrimp (all snails will eat dead or dying animals, including fish). They will also eat algae, though they generally leave plants alone. Will snails eat…

Once a fish in your system has tested positive, you may keep the tank as a closed system, no new fish in or out, and be sure to take proper biosecurity precautions, such as gloves, or elect to depopulate and disinfect your system. Can you get tuberculosis from aquarium? Tuberculosis is a very important disease…

Can you keep axolotls with fish? The answer, surprisingly, is yes — you just need to choose your fish carefully. Make sure to keep your fish well-fed, and be ready to separate them if you notice that your axolotl’s gills are showing signs of damage. Can axolotls live in a tank with fish? Axolotls certainly…

Yes, betta fish play dead. In fact, betta fish tend to sleep in positions that make them appear to be dead. Don’t be afraid when you see your betta fish floating upside down, it’s probably just sleeping. Why does my betta act dead? Here are some common reasons betta fish die: Low water temperatures: Bettas…