Q: Currently, I've 7 koi at my backyard. I rear them in a fairly good size pond. I would like to hand feed them occasionally however, they don't seem to respond well to hand feeding. They get very nervous and would not come near my hand even with their favorite ...
Do you know why some fish are smarter than others? That's because the former are always in schools! :)
Jokes aside. In underwater documentaries, you may have observed thousands of schooling fish swimming around reefs, turning, rising, and diving in magical unison, seemingly responding to an internal and natural rhythm known ...
Q: Lately, one of my lionhead goldfish started swimming in an off-balanced manner. It turns round and round, upside down and in all directions. Why is it behaving this way and what is the cure? Also, another fish has red spots on its fin and body. How can I get ...
As fish are an extremely diverse group, their feeding habits are naturally just as diverse.
Different species are morphologically adapted for different modes of feeding.
Some species have specialized anatomical receptors for tasting and smelling their food. Not all fish have teeth, but if present, these are usually adapted for special functions. ...
A recent report revealed that local scientists have successfully developed the technology for breeding seahorses in hatcheries. This is good news for conservationists, who are working hard to ensure this mildly endangered species of fish survives into the future.
Seahorses are widely sold as aquarium pets throughout the world, and sought ...
what the store has to offer?
When you shop for goldfish, or any other kind of fish, be cautious! Choose fish that are in good health, to ensure that they will have few problems settling into their new home. This may sound obvious to you unfortunately many still make the same ...
“Cold fish” is a derogatory term used to describe someone devoid of feeling.
No doubt, fish are not exactly the most expressive creatures, but they shouldn’t be so maligned! They do not make audible sounds, cannot be held (at least not for very long) and feel mostly slimy. However, as most ...
