fish facts

 As some of you know I have pet fish, I researched some fun facts here they are

 

 

 

• -they eat their own kind- that can’t be very pleasant

• -aquarium fish are the most popular with 12 million households owning fish

• -the tiniest fish is the stout infant at a quarter of an inch

• -dental offices have tanks in order to reduce anxiety in patients

• -goldfish can outlive dogs and cats- they can live up over 20 years

 

 

Did you know that they are actually fish who stalk other fish? One such fish is the “Pike”. Apparently it likes to hide under logs and other areas and stalks other fish. Now that is weird and funny at the same time!

Since most people me included just have a family tank at home filled with fish, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some fun facts about goldfish:

• -the oldest goldfish recorded was 43 years old!

• -they don’t have stomachs

• -goldfish can actually see ultra-violet and infra-red colors

• -they can survive in freezing water

• -goldfish have been pets well over 1000 years

One fact I found amazing was that fish can actually drown! Okay, you are probably wondering how is that possible? Well a fish needs oxygen just like we do. So when they are taken out of the water they get a lethal dose of oxygen because their gills can’t handle the intake.

 lipstick actually contained fish scales!

If you have any other fun fish facts please leave me a comment about it.

One Response to “fish facts”

1. Under fellsfell says:

   August 23, 2009 at 10:32 am

   What do you get with a fish and a fly

   A flying fish

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