This category will address the most important questions a fishkeeper may ask.
We are again back to break another myth that a fish can die if it stops swimming. Well, not all fish, Sharks do need some motion to keep them from dying and therefore need to move all the time to force oxygen to their gills eventually. However, if to answer ‘do fish need to move …
We always get numerous interesting questions in our inbox regarding fish, but this one question “Do Fish Move When They Sleep ?” made us then twice, and we decided why not answer it. The simple answer to this question is yes, some fish move while sleeping as they need oxygen and food for energy. However, …
Fish do not need darkness to sleep, but lighting does affect their rest patterns. Fish may not sleep in the same way that humans do, but they still need time to rest. A healthy day-night cycle establishes a perfect environment for both nocturnal and diurnal fish in an aquarium. So we recommend consulting a professional …
Many a time, aquarists go through this particular problem of excessive snails in their aquarium. These uninvited guests can be a huge nuisance for fish keepers. A single snail can establish a vast colony of its companions in no time. Getting rid of these snails out of the aquarium is quite a task and requires …
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If you have a fish tank, then the answer to “Do I need a filter for my fish tank?” is probably yes! But this is not the complete answer you are looking for as this arises more questions like what kind of aquarium filters there are? Do they all do the same thing? Do they …
Being a fish keeper there are times in life where we have to be away from our pet fish for days, weeks, or even months. At such a time this question often pops up in our mind, how long our fish can survive without any feed. For a goldfish (the most popular freshwater aquarium fish), …
One of the most common mistakes committed by most fishkeepers is overfeeding their fish. Thus, it is a common question by most of the fish keepers that how to treat overfed fish? Fishes have an extremely small body and a huge appetite but still, they can’t take a lot of food in at the same …
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There was once frequently asked that can fishes see water or anything? Well, whenever your fish follows your hand or move quickly to the top at the feeding time, shows that fish can see. Today we are here with an interesting question can a fish see water? No, fish can’t see the water around them, …
When we take a look at a fish swimming calmly in an aquarium with its caudal fins waving and pushing its whole body forward with that force generated. We often wonder can fish swim backwards. This question has often caught the attention of many fishkeepers making them take a closer look at their aquarium fish. …
Fishkeeping is not just a hobby, but once you’re into that hobby, you’ll discover new facts and incredible realities of underwater life. Most people take this path in hopes of having a pet with fewer dangers and prolonged life. However, with time they realize that it is a hobby that demands constant love and care …
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Fish keepers often ask the question, “do fish have seizures?” This can be a difficult question for fish keepers to answer because, sometimes, it’s not clear whether the fish are having seizures or if they’re gasping. A seizure in an aquarium is typically characterized by intense splashing and thrashing of the body. We can answer …
Fish can see in the dark, but can they see as well as we can? The answer is no. However, fish can see in a fashion where they can detect changes in light and make out some shapes, colors, and see in shades of grey. Nonetheless, their vision makes it difficult for them to find …
Yes, fish do have ears and they can certainly hear the noise, not just that but juvenile fish can use sounds as a navigation system to navigate during nighttime. However not all fish have this ability to a greater extent. To get the answer to the question that Do fishes have ears? you might want to …
A concern among many pet owners is whether their fish are feeling depressed. Do aquarium fish get depressed? Do they feel stress in an aquarium environment, and does this lead to depression? Fish mental health is a topic that has not been studied much, but there are some answers to these questions that I’ll try …
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Are algae bad for fish? Are algae good for my aquarium? How do I get rid of algae in the fish tank? We get so many questions like these, and don’t worry; we’ll cover all these questions and more in this article so that you have everything you need to know about how a little …
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A common misconception people have about fish is that they don’t have any blood. In reality, all vertebrates (including humans) and many invertebrates like octopuses and squid are made of cells surrounded by a jelly-like substance called “interstitial fluid.” The interstitial fluid contains dissolved oxygen, nutrients, waste products from metabolism which diffuse through the cell …
While learning about the general behavior of fish, their anatomy, and physiology, this basic question often pops up in our minds that can a fish cry? Can they produce tears? No, fishes can’t cry and can’t produce tears. Although they do feel general emotions like sadness and depression that can trigger tear production in highly …
How to Treat Fin Rot in Fish?, Basically, fin rot is the most common condition affecting the majority of aquarium fish. Although it is not deadly in most cases, Sometimes it makes your fish sick to the limit of death. Every fish keeper sooner or later experiences this problem while keeping a fish as a pet. …
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From adult amphibians to reptiles and from birds to mammals almost all animals have a basic structure called the tongue. This makes us wonder do fish have tongues. The tongue is a structure that plays very significant roles such as tasting the food through taste buds, swallowing the food, and in some cases catching the …
Fish are the creatures that have so many myths related to them. It may owe to the fact that very few people have interest and opportunity to interact with them. Moreover, there are millions of different species, each with their particular physical and biological characteristics that it becomes very cumbersome to differentiate between them. One …
Can fish eat turtle food? It’s a question that is asked by those who are new to the hobby and want to know more. The answer, according to Dr. Gary Rosenberg (aquarist) is “Yes!” However, there are some caveats that should be covered before diving into this topic. What do turtles eat? Turtles in captivity …
When setting up a new aquarium whether freshwater or saltwater the very first that becomes a part of the aquarium is substrate! Thus, it is essential to know the types, advantages, and most importantly the amount of substrate required. If you are owing to add substrate in your aquarium, you must be sure about the …
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Oxygen is vital for all living creatures, so too little can be just as bad as too much. A too high concentration of dissolved oxygen is called hyperoxygenation and can be harmful to fish tank inhabitants. Hyperoxygenation can occur naturally or be caused by people adding too much air to the water. The effects of …
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Essentially every animal needs sleep or similar periods of rest. Sleep or rest is usually manifested by periods of reduced metabolism, decelerated respiration, and lessened brain activity. So, a question arises do fishes also sleep like the rest of animals? The answer is Yes! Fishes do experience sleep, but the pattern is quite different …
