Is there a size limit on northern pike? Northern pike taken by spearing follow the same rules except one pike may be between 22 and 26 inches and one longer than 26 inches. In the southern zone, the regulation will intend to increase pike abundance and improve the size of fish harvested. What is the…

Keeping a plecostomus and betta together often works perfectly fine. It’s always important to take into account the nature of your betta. If you know he’s aggressive then it’s always best to avoid adding any fish into the tank with him. However, if you know your betta is calm then go ahead!. Can an algae…

Can you create a bond with a fish? Though they usually prefer to live alone, bettas are sociable creatures that can become easily bored and unhealthy without regular stimulation. With proper care and regular interaction, you can grow a healthy bond with your betta fish. Do fish form bonds with humans? After this experimentation, scientists…

Ordinary tap water is fine for filling up the aquarium as long as you let it sit for several days before adding fish (the chlorine in the tap water will kill the fish). How long does it take for tap water to be safe for fish? Always let tap water sit for 24 hours so…

Healthy fish don’t naturally molt or shed their scales. Betta fish are not like snakes that need to shed their skin to accommodate new growth. Neither do betta fish molt seasonally. Dogs and cats tend to shed seasonally in line with changing light levels and temperatures. Why is my fish shedding? Usually, fish do not…

Will bottom feeders eat other fish? Bottom feeders are fish that primarily live and eat…well…at the bottom of the aquarium. Some are scavengers that normally eat dead fish and invertebrates. Others are herbivores that eat mostly algae and other plant materials. And some, like pictus catfish, are even predators. Are bottom feeder fish aggressive? They’re…

Is cooked fish good for dogs? To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels…

To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of mercury such as tuna. Can…

Bleeding out fish isn’t without its potential drawbacks. When ice fishing, it’s commonplace to simply throw your catch on the ice until it’s time to head in for the day. You can imagine the “red flag” left behind from a pile of fish that have been caught, bled, and left to lay on the ice…

The short answer is yes. Depending on diet, fish can have varying levels of fat deposits and some fish can be chubbier than others. In nature, overweight fish are uncommon because fish generally live in food limited environments. For aquarium fish, overfeeding can result in obesity (Livengood and Chapman 2007). Why has my fish got…

Which fish can make electricity? Torpedo is an electric ray. It is a cartilaginous fish. These are capable of producing electric discharge ranging from 8 to 220 volts. How do fish create electric fields? The electric organ discharge waveform takes two general forms depending on the species. In some species the waveform is continuous and…

Are green beans good for fish? Synergy With Your Other Fish In fact, lots of fish like to eat greens in the same way your plecos do. Goldfish also like to eat green beans. Even if you don’t keep any of these fish with your bristlenose plecos, you might have them in a different tank….