Even a small disturbance in the water can be felt by the lateral line of a betta. Chemical “smells” and small disturbances felt by their lateral lines help them find food. Big disturbances or large pulse waves from a large fish would help them avoid aquatic predators. How do I get my betta fish to…

Yes, fish cakes freeze beautifully! You have two options: first, you can cook the fish cakes as instructed below, then allow to cool completely to room temperature. Place them on a sheet tray in a freezer until solid, about 2 hours, then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Can I freeze home made fish cakes?…

Why do I feel dizzy after eating fish? In severe cases, shellfish allergy can lead to anaphylaxis, a dangerous allergic reaction marked by a swollen throat (airway constriction), rapid pulse, shock, and dizziness or lightheadedness. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. Can eating too much fish cause dizziness? In more severe cases, the person may suffer muscle…

What absorbs spice in food? Acidic ingredients such as lemon or lime juice, vinegar, wine, tomatoes, and even pineapple will all help to neutralize the pH levels of a spicy oil, and reduce some of that flaming-hot flavor. Add the juice of half a lemon or lime, or a tablespoon or two of wine, vinegar,…

Can you cook fish directly from frozen? Cooking frozen fish? You can skip the thawing process altogether and cook frozen fish straight from the freezer. You’ll have to add a few minutes to the cook time in your recipe to account for the lack of thawing, but you can poach, steam, bake, broil or grill…

Incredible moment a frozen tuna fish is brought back to life after being defrosted with warm water. Footage has emerged of a frozen fish being ‘brought back to life’ after being defrosted in warm water. Fish can survive this kind of freezing cold because they contain ‘antifreeze’ proteins in their blood. Can a fish come…

Why is the fish philosophy so popular around the world? Philosophy empowers employees to be more effective in any job. When a team lives the philosophy, they improve their culture and create better results. Organizations worldwide use the FISH! Philosophy to improve teamwork, customer service, employee engagement, retention, recognition and leadership. Where does the fish…

In most cases, yes. If your fish lose even a larger number of its scales, they can grow back normally. However, depending on different breeds of fish, it can take different periods of time to grow them back. But if your fish will get healthy again, the scales should grow back, most of them anyway….

Sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt, is arguably the best medicinal product on the market when it comes to treating sick aquarium fish. It’s very effective against bacteria, fungi, and external parasites that are the major culprits behind a number of fish diseases. What kind of salt do you use for sick fish?…

No, you should not keep a blue light or any other colored light on in your fish tank through the night. Unless you have nocturnal fish, they depend on light cycles to maintain their sleep cycle. Leaving a light on at night will disturb this cycle and result in sleep-deprived and stressed fish. Can I…

Fish can live without a filter, but they certainly can’t survive in murky oxygen-deprived water. How long can my fish survive without a filter? The fishes consume oxygen available at the lower levels of the aquarium. Then it starts hitting the surface of the water for more oxygen. Nevertheless, the fishes are under a lot…

Interesting question, but the answer is absolutely not. The acidity of Coke or other sodas will harm the gills and remove the fish’s protective slime coating. It wouldn’t take very long for the fish to suffocate and die. Since there’s no reason a fish should have to live in Coke, there’s no reason to even…