Sage-Tips

Is it OK to let fish eat fry?

If it’s small enough to go in their mouth, they will give it a try. Fry and juvenile fish are not even safe around their own parents. It’s completely normal for fish to eat their own fry. They keep the fry in the same aquarium, but outside of harm’s way.

What can I do with unwanted fish fry?

Once they’re large enough, you can put them back into the main tank. In a couple of weeks, they’re large enough to be put back into the tank with the adults. As long as they no longer fit into the mouths of your adult guppies, you can make the transfer from the grow-out tank to the main aquarium.

Is it inhumane to keep fish in a bowl?

Keeping fish in tiny bowls spell certain death for them, say animal welfare experts. According to experts, keeping fish in bowls is inhuman for several reasons. Low surface to air ratio, no filters to clean the water and cramped space for the fish are some.

Is it cruel to let guppies eat their fry?

Guppy fish eating their own offspring is a widespread phenomenon in home aquaria, and first-time breeders are always recommended not to leave guppy fry in the same aquarium with adult guppies. Unfortunately, if you leave guppy babies in the same tank with adult fish, the adults will end up decimating their own fry.

What do you do with cull fish?

Separate them early to give them as much room to grow as possible. Keep in mind that unless you plan to get rid of these fish, you are likely to have even more fish on your hands once they grow to adults and start reproducing. Another option is to sell the fish or simply give them away.

Why are my baby fish dying?

Their studies show that most baby fish are destined to die because they are unable to feed from their environment due to a process limited by the physics of water. “Unlike mammals, most fish release eggs and sperm externally in the water. Within two weeks, over 90\% of the larvae have died.

Are fish sad when another fish dies?

No, fish do not get “sad” if another fish dies. Fish do have a brain that is capable of some type of “emotion” but not to the extent that humans feel. They don’t feel anything like sadness, but may feel something to a smaller extent. Scientists have been able to train fish.

Is culling fish ethical?

If you are educated enough on the fish you are breeding, and you have a very clear and reasonable vision of what you want I think culling is very reasonable. I think using the young fish that don’t make the cut as feeders or euthanizing is a far better option than flooding your local market with your unwanted fish.

What happens if you put too many fish in a tank?

Putting too many fish in a tank is not only going to cause them to stunt but it will cause the water parameters (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate) to be sky high if you do not do multiple water changes a week. Having unstable levels can cause stress, illness and death.

How do I Stop my fish from fighting each other?

A water change can often remedy this (or several) with water conditioner. Stress is another problem, so overcrowding and agressiveness should be ruled out. As far as seperating the fish, it really depends on what s/he has.

Why shouldn’t you buy tropical fish?

When you buy tropical fish, you could be contributing to the extinction of a species: More than 20 million fish are captured every year to support a $300 million worldwide “hobby.” Some species, such as the Banggai cardinalfish, have become endangered because of overfishing—which is done to satisfy the aquarium industry. 4.

What should I do if my fish is sick?

The best thing you can do for a sick fish is provide a healthy environment conducive to the recovery process. Medications are not very effective in a marginal environment. If your aquarium has water quality issues, change about 20 percent of the water every other day, and always feed no more than the fish eat in a couple of minutes.