Most rigid plastic toys, ornaments and figurines are safe for aquariums as long as they are not painted and do not have any sticker decals on them. Make sure the object is well-cleaned and any stickers or adhesives are completely removed. Can I put anything in a fish tank for decoration? Paint can flake off…
Will koi eat plecostomus? Any fish, that because of some internal pathology, is forced to live on the bottom, will be eaten by the plecostomus because it cannot get away. Healthy koi never have this problem. Secondly, plecostomus will die when the water temperature drops to 55° F. Not 54° F …Jan 8, 2009. What…
After cooking raw foods that were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods. Do not refreeze any foods left outside the refrigerator longer than 2 hours. If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly. Can previously frozen fish…
However, consuming too much fish oil could actually take a toll on your health and lead to side effects such as high blood sugar and an increased risk of bleeding. Stick to the recommended dosage and aim to get the majority of your omega-3 fatty acids from whole food sources to get the most nutritional…
While some fish like Discus, Clown Loaches, Bettas and Rams thrive at temperatures in the mid to upper 80’s, most tropical fish prefer 74° to 80° F, common goldfish do best at 60° to 70°F, and fancy goldfish should be kept between 68°and 74°F. Is 68 degrees too cold for fish tank? Bettas, discus and…
Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. When they live together, the cohort is called a ‘sorority’. Generally, a good number to keep together is 4-6 female betta fish. Often, plants or aquarium decorations can serve as good hiding places for betta fish. How long does it…
When can babies eat catfish? Catfish may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Can my 1 year old eat catfish? Infants 6 months and older can eat 1 to 2 servings a week of a variety of fish that are lower…
The ideal sized tank for a betta is 5 gallons or larger for a single male or female betta. In a tank smaller than 5 gallons, your betta won’t live out his full life span. In an aquarium, a betta should live for 3 to 5 years. In a cramped 2.5-gallon tank, your betta won’t…
Most aquarium fish can survive while fasting for a few days, but some handle it better than others. Betta fish can go 10 to 14 days without food, but there are a lot of factors that go along with this extended fasting period. Do betta fish need to be fed every day? It is recommended…
A fish could be large enough to swallow a human. The largest fish known to man is the whale shark and that could probably fit a man in it’s stomach, Also the basking shark has the right kind of dimensions but both of these beasts eat plankton and small fish. Has a fish ever swallowed…
The short answer is Yes. Both residents and non-residents need to have a license in order to surf fish in Florida. The general saltwater fishing license is paid, but residents can obtain a free shore-only license that they can use only for shore fishing. Can you fish in the ocean without a license in Florida?…
Few drugs are specifically regulated for aquaculture. Thus this study considered albendazole (ABZ) as a potential drug for use in fish, which, however, is not yet regulated for this application. ABZ is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic approved for farmed ruminants and recently considered for treatment of fish parasites. Can albendazole kill all parasites? Official Answer. Treatment…