Archive for the ‘Fish’ Category

Considering Goldfish

August 17th, 2010 — by Michele
It's summer, which means that fairs and carnivals are prevalent.  At many of these events, there are games with highly desirable prizes, such as stuffed animals, over-sized lollipops, and goldfish.  While the stuffed animal easily is stored on a shelf and the lollipop will be eaten within a day or two, what is one to do with a goldfish?

While goldfish (or other small fish) may make excellent first pets, there are things to consider.

1.  Goldfish can live for 5-10 years.  While this prize is won with a few throws of a beanbag, this pet will be with you

Abandoned “Exotics”

March 23rd, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
Exotic pets being abandoned in the wild – how often does that happen? Who would do a thing like that?

When you realize that most fish sold in pet stores are considered “exotics” – it just means they’re not native to the country – you can see it’s really not an unusual event.

At least 185 exotic fish species have been found in U.S. waters, says the U.S. Geological Survey, and over half of those species got there through “release or escape of aquarium fishes”. Lots of people, apparently, have been slipping their unwanted pet fish into the

The Humble Goldfish

January 25th, 2010 — by TK
There are many types of goldfish, but most people conjure up thoughts of carnival midways, ping pong balls, and small plastics bags filled with water when they hear the word "goldfish". In actuality goldfish come in every shape, size, and color that you possibly could imagine.  Fish with fancy, huge pectoral fins or large tail fins are part of the the goldfish family.  There are also fish with tiny eyes and others with big eyes that look like something from a science fiction author's worst dream. As a matter of fact, goldfish actually began their existence as

Amazing Facts About Fish

December 3rd, 2009 — by Anna P.
One of the most intriguing classes of animals is fish, which counts over 25,000 different types and subtypes of the species.  This group of animals consists of a wide range that is diverse enough to include  both large fish like sharks to much smaller types like the average gold fish. If you’ve ever wondered about the abundant group of life that lives in the sea, then this article is for you. Here are the most fascinating facts about fish!

  • The world smallest fish is actually the goby, which lives near the Philippines.



  • The great white shark is the largest fish at about

Do Fish Recongnize People?

November 26th, 2009 — by Jacob P.
Every morning, when my mom comes downstairs and feeds her Beta fish (Bellini), Bellini gets very excited.  And not just because of food.  If my mom talks to her, the fish wriggles and swims excitedly.  Also, the fish looks at her!  She seems to recognize my mom's voice.  So, this has made me wonder: Do fish recognize people?

Personally, I think she recognizes my mom because my mom brings her food.  The fish only recognizes her, as mom is the primary feeder, suggesting the Pavlovian theory.  The Pavlovian theory is that animals react to the feeder, not the food.

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