Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are: * 50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, somewhat similar to, but not the same as, kerosene) * 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability) * 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil) * 10-%: Inert ingredients No Fish oil in WD-40... Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are: * 50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, somewhat similar to, but not the same as, kerosene) * 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability) * 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil) * 10-%: Inert ingredients
Yes, bettas can change color throughout their lives due to genetics, environmental factors, stress, and health conditions. It is not uncommon for bettas to exhibit different colors or patterns as they age.
Dangers in entering a chemical tank for maintenance operation?
Entering a chemical tank presents numerous dangers, such as exposure to toxic fumes, suffocation from lack of oxygen or presence of other gases, and risks of fire or explosions due to chemical reactions. It is also possible to be overcome by the chemicals or become trapped inside the tank, leading to serious injury or death. Proper safety protocols, training, and equipment are essential to mitigate these risks.
Some common types of betta fish include crowntail, halfmoon, plakat, and double tail. These types vary in fin shape, coloration, and tail appearance. Each type has its own unique characteristics that make them popular among betta fish enthusiasts.
Where do Betta fish live in their natural environment?
Betta fish are native to the warm waters of Southeast Asia, where they inhabit shallow, slow-moving streams, rice paddies, and ponds with dense vegetation. They prefer water temperatures between 75-80°F and thrive in habitats with plenty of hiding spots among plants and floating debris. Bettas are skilled jumpers and can survive in low-oxygen environments by breathing air at the water's surface.
What is the scientific name for Japanese fighting fish?
The scientific name for the Japanese fighting fish is Betta splendens.
For the one you commonly find in pet stores, it's a fancy variety of Betta splendens. The wild B.splendens is green/red and has short fins. There are about two dozen, maybe more to be discovered, other species of Betta also. Such as B.imbellis and B.smaragdina.
What countries spent the most on beer in 1998?
The following nations spent the most on beer in 1998:
Germany
United States
United Kingdom
China
Brazil
These locations had a lot of people who, without a doubt, favored beer, so they spent a lot of cash on it all through that year.
How do you cure tattered fins?
To treat tattered fins in fish, start by ensuring optimal water quality with regular maintenance and water changes. Add aquarium salt or special fin-healing products to aid in regeneration. Remove aggressive tankmates and provide a stress-free environment to promote faster healing.
How can you know males betta from female?
Male betta fish are really colorful and generally larger. Female betta fish are clear colored and small. Male betta fish are probably the easiest to find as well.
How can you tell if a male or a female betta fish is an adult betta or a baby betta?
No female bettas have the long flowy finns commonly associated with the betta fish. Some males that are a specialty type (Plakat(sp?) types) have short short finns exactly like a female but they are fairly uncommon and well labelled usually due to their rareness.
Usually when you get them from your local pet store, it says on the cup you got it from if its a boy or a girl. Otherwise, I am not sure.
How do you know if your fish is dead or just playing dead?
Well, you could touch him, but that's not reccomended. Most likely your fish it dead, or sleeping. I've never heard of a fish playing dead.
How do you say feed your fish in spanish?
Translation: Dame de comer, ahora.
Note: It sounds as brusque in Spanish as it does in English.
How often do you need to clean a bettas bowl?
for my betta i clean the tank about every month and he is very healthy i feed him a variety of foods. also the best pet to have is the turkin. look them up if you have a chance. they are the most beautiful bird ive eve seen!!
Do fighting fish ever lose part of their tails?
I did have a couple of fighting fish.. And i did notice they do loose a part of their tale.. it looks like a slit. I guess its natural OR They may also loose their tale by having a fight with another fish in the fish tank
Do betta fish need filters or heaters?
Betta fish do not enjoy currents that come from filters. You could put in a filter but I would recommend not to. Also, Heaters are unnecessary as long as you keep the water 70-80 degrees.
What is the least popular fish in the US?
The least popular animal in the US and perhaps in the world is a snake. Although snakes are often kept as pets, more people are afraid a of snakes than any other animal. Snakes can startle you and are cold and perceived to be slimy. Additionally, all snakes can bite, and some are extremely poisonous. Snakes have their admirers, but by and large most people would rather avoid them.
Can one girl betta and one boy betta be put in the same one gallon tank?
The male will kill the female after he spawns her. If she won't spawn he will still kill her. No male Betta will allow another Betta (male or female) to live in its vicinity. So the answer is NO.
What is the oldest Betta fish on record?
To the best of my knowledge no one keep those kind of records. Bettas are mature at 12 months, past their prime at 2 years old and ancient fish at 4 if they live that long.
I have a Betta fish that is now over 5 years old because I change the water once a week with 2 gallons of purified water and I add about 20 drops of Splendid Betta Complete Water Conditioner to it. Using the water conditioner is a MUST to ensure that your Betta fish will live a very long life. I also feed my Betta fish 4 pellets of Hikari Betta Bio Gold once a day in the morning and 1 pellet at around 7pm.
Is it bad to have a Betta in cold water?
no, there actually tropical fish and feel happy in tropical tempatured water (78-81)
How do you pick a healthy betta fish to buy?
there is not really a "best" betta to have i do not recommended dumbo bettas also known as elephant ear bettas because it it hard for these fish to swim and is not a good life for them never under any circumstances keep males together some males will get along with females if you decide to keep males and females try to get a young male he will get used t them i will probably not fight if they do put the male in a jar put a hole in the lid for air and put him back in the tank of females a few days later. females don't fight. i have breed bettas so i know a good bit about them:)
Can crayfish and turtuls go in the same tank?
You don't mention the species of either, so it is impossible to tell if one species will try to eat the other or not.