While we know fish, and all other living creatures, need food in order to survive, a common question is whether or not fish need to drink the water in their tank because they are thirsty. Freshwater fish do not need to drink water, nor do they feel thirsty. Freshwater fish absorb water through their skin. …
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Loneliness is a human emotion and whether or not a fish can feel this emotion is heavily under debate. With that being said, different species of fish are meant to live in a school of fish, and others are not. The general consensus is that fish do not get lonely. Fish do not display any …
Freshwater and saltwater home aquariums both house different beautiful species of fish. Since both are so unique, you may be wanting to mix freshwater and saltwater fish to get the best of both worlds. Freshwater fish can not live in salt water. If freshwater fish are put into a saltwater tank they will unfortunately shrivel …
If you’re thinking about getting a pet, but don’t want a significant expense, consider buying a fish. These small creatures are easy to feed, care for, and maintain. In addition, a 2019 study shows that fish can help soothe and relax the mind. The cheapest pet fish include the common goldfish, neon tetra, and zebra …
Fish live in many different conditions, including deep under the water with very little light. However, aquarium fish are exposed to all kinds of light, both natural and artificial. Understanding what type of lighting fish actually need, and what they like, can be one of the most confusing aspects of setting up a fish tank. …
Humans have always tried to avoid darkness, hence the rapid and continuous advancement in the light industry. Light is unquestionably essential for all species on Earth, not only humans — we can thrive in terms of warmth, growth, and well-being. However, certain living creatures prefer darkness for survival reasons — are fish among them? Fish …
Few hobbies can give you so much joy as fishkeeping can. Perhaps you are aware of it, and you want to make your debut in this great hobby. However, your mind plays against you when you start overthinking about how difficult it could be. Overthink no more! Keeping tropical fish is not hard, but it …
In the fish-keeping hobby, getting to know your species and providing the best conditions for them is paramount. You might have come to wonder whether tropical fish should be kept in freshwater or saltwater tank. Wonder no more! I have the answer for you! Tropical fish comprehend a lot of species that could be either …
When you want to add fish to your tank, you encounter a wide variety of beautiful species. Something to bear in mind might be the requirements and preferences of each species. Here is where knowing the difference between tropical and cold-water fish comes in handy. The main difference between tropical and cold water fish is …
A couple of years ago when I first got an aquarium, I thought you could add fish to a planted tank straight away. A friend told me that’s not the case, but I had to find out when to add fish to a new planted tank myself. I now know all about this, so I …