If a rod says 8-12lb you should be able to fight a fish with reasonable drag without breaking the rod. You should not run 50lb mainline and a 30lb leader with an 8-12lb rod. For instance – a rod with a line rating of 10-20lb may work effectively with braid from 15-30lb. Can you use…
We were not surprised that the amount of plastic that fish consumed also seemed to depend on how much plastic was in their environment. Species that live in ocean regions known to have a lot of plastic pollution, such as the Mediterranean Sea and the coasts of East Asia, were found with more plastic in…
Are there any sharks in Lake Erie? There are no sharks in Lake Erie,” pronounces Officer James Mylett of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Are there piranhas in Lake Erie? Dzienny quickly identified the fish as a red-bellied piranha. Piranhas or one or another alien “fish-tank” species turn up in the lake periodically….
Can koi fish be purple? The main category is called Gosanke. Gosanke is made up of the three main varieties of Koi: Kohaku are white with red markings. The white must be snow white; the red should be thick whether it is the orange/red color that is called persimmon or the purple/red. What is the…
There’s no such thing as a bad fishing spot on the Gulf Coast. Some of the most common types of fish you can expect to see on a deep-sea or offshore fishing trip in gulf waters include King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, Dorado, Cobia (Ling), Sharks, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Wahoo. What has happened to…
How frozen is Lake Erie today? Lake Erie is about 8.8% frozen as of Jan. 26, 2021. This satellite photo is from five days earlier. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Erie is normally about half frozen by now. Does Lake Erie have ice on it? The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, part of the National Oceanic…
Popular fish furry species include sharks. It’s also not uncommon for some fursonas to be part fish to give their form an aquatic meaning or flavor. They are also commonly called “fishies” and some furs with fish fursonas lovingly refer to them as their “fishsona”. What is an aquatic furry called? A cetacean is the…
Many aquarists think that the more water flow (gallons per hour) from an aquarium filter the better. If your beta fish is struggling to swim in your tank, is not eating, is hiding, and/or it’s fins are getting damaged, the water flow in your tank might be too strong!. How do I know if my…
Do Goldfish Eat Other Fish? Goldfish aren’t predators, so they don’t attack other fish in order to eat them. However, just like the case with baby goldfish, they may swallow smaller fish when they’re searching for food. Any time this happens it’s not done in an aggressive manner and was purely accidental. Why is my…
Can you put a fish tank in a mobile home? just stack some blocks under where the tank will be, pound in a couple wedges and you should be fine. I agree with reefermike, you should definitely reinforce the floor, and if done in a solid manner (as stated above) it should hold just fine….
Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer coats not just the tank walls but also the substrate, decorations, and plants. Why is my fish tank algae…
Ammonia is also formed as uneaten feed or other organic matter in an aquarium decomposes. High concentrations of ammonia in the water make it difficult for fish to eliminate ammonia from their bodies. This buildup of ammonia can cause stress, gill and internal organ damage, and eventually death. Is ammonia safe for fish tanks? Ammonia…