With their mouths pierced by sharp metal hooks, pulled out of the water, convulsing and struggling in an environment that does not allow them to breathe, they are killed instantly,…
Fish Facts
In spite of its highly efficient stinging cell system, the jellyfish has a number of predators: penguins, albatrosses, tuna, swordfish, and many other lesser known fish. For a hungry…
If the majority of fish are carnivorous, such as sea bream, sea bass or trout, some fish are herbivorous, feeding exclusively on algae or aquatic plants, the surgeon fish for…
Respiration is based on a gas exchange between the external environment (air, or water for fish) and the cells of the organism. Fish swallow water through their mouth and…
The fish has a religious meaning: it is synonymous with abundance in the Gospel (Jesus brings bread and fish, stories of miraculous fishing), and by extension, the fish will symbolize…
Goldfish are normally placid by nature. Aggressive behavior, while not the norm, is not uncommon, however. This is most often manifested by stalking behavior and/or fin nibbling, which can lead…
Fish, like everything else, costs more. In some places, it is almost as expensive as beef. Why is that? There are several reasons, but they can be summarized in…
Most fish hunt, some at night, others during the day. Some use special capture devices: lures such as the anglerfish’s fishing line, poisonous stings such as in the livebait, electric…
This beautiful little freshwater goby is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. Very adapted to planted aquariums, it will like to post itself on a rock or a…
Clown loaches are freshwater fish that occupy the lower part of the aquarium. They are active fish and are known to be excellent snail eaters. What is the life…