Amazingly, there are fish that can jump out of the water. Some fish can even appear to fly although they are just soaring for a distance through the air. There are several reasons why fish jump out of the water. They may be trying to escape from predators, trying to catch prey themselves, attempting to […]
Having someone care for your fish while you are away can make for a tricky situation. Fish are cold-blooded creatures and generally most of them have a low rate of metabolism. A few days without food will not harm them. However if your vacation is 2-3 weeks or more, you’ll need someone to feed your […]
Fish were kept as pets already in ancient times. The ancient Egyptians kept fish both as a source of food and for entertainment. Their hieroglyphics depict Tilapia species and Mormyrids. The Chinese began to breed goldfish (from carp) in the 10th century. Goldfish were introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century. In […]
