For such a dangerous creature, the puffer fish’s appearance is almost comically harmless. But predators might think twice about pursuing them, as puffers are among the most poisonous animals on earth. Not venomous, mind you, they don’t bite or sting. But their bodies harbor a toxin 100 times more lethal than cyanide. What happens if…
The good news is that in the majority of cases, bettas and shrimp will be able to live together peacefully. However, it’s always important to remember that it depends on the temperament of your betta. For bettas and shrimp to live together you need to make sure the tank is right for both of them….
Yes, you can put Betta fish in a GloFish tank, but you can only keep a Betta with certain GloFish species. However, you want to be mindful when putting a Betta in a GloFish tank since even peaceful GloFish can be fin nippers. Also, just to let you know there are now even GloFish Betta…
Is it bad if my betta doesn’t make a bubble nest? If your betta isn’t at the right age for spawning, he may feel far less inclined to build bubble nests regularly. Sometimes, bettas in captivity will never build nests. We’ll get more into this later, but for now, don’t worry; even if your betta…
Afterall bettas are tropical fish and need a temperature between 76-82°F to survive. If you don’t have a heater the chances are that the temperature in your betta’s tank will fluctuate and fall below 76°F. Fluctuations and sudden drops in temperature often result in temperature shock which can become fatal quickly. What temperature will kill…
El Guapo has to be the most talented Betta fish we’ve ever seen. In a video posted by Rumble.com, the little guy repeatedly jumps through a ring held above the water by his owner. How do you train a betta fish to swim through a hoop? Train your betta to swim through a hoop. The…
Can arowana mix with discus? Yes, you can. Just keep in mind that the Arowana is going to grow much faster than the Discus. What fish can be kept with arowana? Silver Arowana Tank Mates Large catfish. Parrotfish. Jaguar Cichlid. Pacu (if the tank is large enough) Silver Dollar Fish. Large Plecos. Bichir. Green Terror…
Is snakehead fish safe to eat? This has led to many people wondering if you can eat snakehead. The short answer is yes, northern snakehead is an excellent fish to eat. Snakehead meat is firm, white and flaky. This allows the fish to be prepared in many different ways. Does snakehead fish taste good? The…
Recommended fish intake during pregnancy Women should choose the types of fish that generally have low levels of contaminants, such as salmon, trout, herring, haddock, canned light tuna, pollock (Boston bluefish), sole, flounder, anchovy, char, hake, mullet, smelt, Atlantic mackerel and lake white fish. Can I eat white fish during pregnancy? Women who are pregnant…
There are two types of food poisoning you can get from eating fish. They are ciguatera poisoning and scombroid poisoning. Ciguatera poisoning symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms can progress to headache, muscle aches, and itchy, tingly, or numbness of the skin.There are two types of food poisoning you can get from…
Fish breathe by passing the water (or beer) directly over their blood vessels in their gills, so being in a different solution would certainly stress them out a lot. If there was a fair bit of fresh water in there to start with it could probably survive a short while. Can a fish breathe in…
Can you farm salmon at home? You can raise salmon right in your own backyard. In fact, backyard fish farming is a lot like vegetable gardening. All you need to do is create a healthy environment, add your salmon, and feed them. Once the fish are fully grown, you can harvest them whenever you like….