Fish oil is one of the best supplements to add to your dog’s diet. Fish oil supports your canine companion’s heart health, promotes a silky coat, reduces itchy and flaky skin, and can help relieve allergies and joint pain. It can even help strengthen their immune system and could help them fight canine cancer. How…

Can a fish choke on another fish? Registered. Yes, they can get something lodged in their throat and it can be fatal to them. I’m not sure how food would affect them, or if it would eventually break down, but I don’t like to take chances. I have heard of cases of fish choking on…

Are fish sad in tanks? Fish are intelligent, sensitive animals who think and feel pain the same way that cats and dogs do. Fish crave stimulation from other fish and from their environment. They are meant to dwell in the majestic seas—even the biggest, most well-maintained aquarium can’t compare to the open ocean. Do Betta…

If algae grow on the leaves and stems of your aquarium plants, create a routine of cleaning them regularly. Using a solution of 5-10% bleach, dip the plants for a few minutes as needed to destroy the algae. Make sure they are thoroughly rinsed because bleach can kill your fish. How do you get green…

Please don’t be tempted to give your cat fish oil supplements intended for humans. Many human supplements, such as cod liver oil, contain large quantities of vitamin A which your cat may not be able to digest safely. A product designed for pets, and recommended by your vet, is far safer. Can you give people…

Although there are popular myths that taking fish oil lowers your cholesterol, it does not. It will lower your triglycerides, may modestly raise your HDL (which is a benefit), but can actually raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol, which is not a benefit. What is the best supplement to increase HDL? Niacin (Vitamin B3 ): Niacin…

Tool-using fish have been few and far between, however, particularly in the wild. Archerfish target jets of water at terrestrial prey, but whether this constitutes tool use has been contentious. What fish was using tools? First Pictures: Wild Fish Uses Tool. A blackspot tuskfish off Australia has its mouth full as it carries a cockle…

Can you use freshwater for betta fish? There are betta-specific water conditioners and one’s for freshwater fish in general, either are fine to use. Tap water is excellent for betta fish because once you remove the chlorine, chloramines and other heavy metals, it contains a variety of nutrients and minerals betta fish need to thrive….

Goldfish reach their sexual maturity between their first or second year, but it isn’t until age 6 or 7 before they start to reproduce. In the wild, female goldfish lay their eggs around proffered fixed objects, substrate vegetation or immersed tree roots. Can goldfish lay eggs in a fish tank? Goldfish will lay their eggs…

Is rock fish safe for pregnancy? Fish that you may eat are as follows: Bass, striped Bass/Rockfish, Cod, Catfish, Flounder, Sole, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Atlantic Mackerel, Pacific Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel (South Atlantic), Monkfish, Perch, Pollock, Salmon, Sardines, Shad, Skate, Snapper, Tilapia, Trout, Tuna (canned chunk light), and Weakfish. What types of fish can you eat…

Fishing: All Pa. Fish Commission Regulations do apply. Fish for Fun Area: This one acre pond contains catfish, panfish and a number of small bass. Do you need a fishing license for Spring Valley Lake? Fishing licenses are not required on Spring Valley Lake. 6.8. Fishing is not permitted from Association beaches, swimming areas or…

How long does smoking fish take? How Long Do You Smoke Fish? At 200 degrees F, you should smoke your fish about 1 to 3 hours. The fish is done smoking when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. How do you know when fish is done smoking? Basically, your eyes and a…