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…

Are dwarf gourami friendly? They are peaceful little fish that really don’t bother anyone and they’re very hardy. They will thrive in a heavily planted tank and prefer soft, slightly acidic water, similar to what dwarf gouramis need. Are gourami friendly? Although gouramis are not aggressive fish, males can become belligerent toward each other. However,…

The best water to add to your tank is tap water, as long as it’s conditioned first. Failing that, you should try using spring water. You should ALWAYS avoid purified or distilled water, as it lacks the necessary minerals and nutrients your betta needs to survive. It’s often beneficial to use a stress coat additive….

FAQ – Can two betta fish live in the same tank? No, particularly when talking about two male betta fish. You should not have more than one male betta in the same tank. Betta fish are very territorial, not only will the two males end up fighting but the fact they are sharing the same…

The lake is home to a wide range of fish, including Black Brim, Mullet and Eels. Fishing is permitted from most walkways and bridges within Sanctuary Lakes Resort. Can you swim in Sanctuary Lakes? The playground setting is quiet and serene, with a gentle cool breeze and bird life fluttering by the shore. The water…

Fishers haven’t always been prevalent in the central and western parts of New York State. But since then, fisher numbers have increased, due in part to a trapping closure from 1937 to 1949 and the reversion of agricultural fields back into forest lands. Are fishers in Western New York? There’s currently robust populations in the…