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WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOOT? Of course you can freeze and thaw fish. We do it all the time in Kansas. God Bless America
Goldfish can be frozen in water and thawed in the spring without harm. We have done so many times. We had to remove the fish by cutting a block of ice around the fish with a chain saw. We then thaw them in a bucket of water then put them back into the stock tanks with fresh water. One fish we had survived several winters with no ill affects from being frozen in a large block of ice.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoFirst the pond can not be completely frozen or the fish will die. Fish will live in the deeper water and as the water temps decrease, a fish's metabolism will slow down so they don't move or eat much.
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∙ 14y agoThere are many ways a fish can survive in freezing water. The simplest answer is like frogs and bears, they simply go into hybernation. They slow their heart rate and some even stop there heart. There are even fish that live in water without Oxygen, look it up its quite interesting.
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∙ 11y agoOn ice formation over the surface of water diminishing supplies of oxygen are continually consumed below the ice. Low oxygen levels test fish and can leave them vulnerable. Shallow lakes with abundant vegetation are at especially high risk for dropping dissolved oxygen levels. Oxygen supplies are reduced on due to snow build up but not totally stopped and it depends upon thickness of ice. Fish being cold blooded can adapt easily and modify their metabolism to the environment.Some fish are more sensitive to low oxygen while some are less. Some species can breathe oxygen through bubbles trapped just beneath the ice. If the low-oxygen conditions remains for a long period of time, winterkill may occur which may result in killing of large number of fishes.
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∙ 9y agoWhen a pond freezes, the ice floats on top of the liquid water underneath. This allows fish to survive beneath the ice during the winter. The ice also acts as a layer of insulation, keeping the water above freezing.
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∙ 9y agoThe fish use oxygen produced by the plants
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∙ 9y agowhat property of water allows fish in a lake to survive winter's freezing temperatures
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Can a crocodile live in a freezing lake?
The American alligator is able to survive in water temperatures approaching freezing during winter. Most crocodiles are tropical and would not survive long in freezing temperatures.
Can a snail survive cold temperatures?
Yes, snails can survive cold temperatures. The snails will stay out until the temperature turns to freezing then they will seek shelter.
How do fishes living in Antarctica survive?
Fish swimming in waters around Antarctica -- which is liquid -- enjoy water temperatures that are above freezing. Cold water on earth is home to many fish which thrive in cooler water.
What water property allows fish in a lake to survive winters freezing temperatures?
I think you are probably talking about the fact that frozen water (ice) is less dense than liquid water, so freezing temperatures will enable the ice to form on top of the waterbody, but still allowing liquid water underneath so fish can survive. Also, ice is usually translucent, so it can still penetrate the ice, allowing algae to continue to photosynthesize, providing oxygen for the fish below.
What are facts about the Grey Tree frog?
Certain frogs can survive in freezing temperatures. The Grey tree frog's heart stops, but it can still survive, it makes an antifreeze, that helps prevent its body from freezing completely.
What is the lowest temperature can a cat tolerate?
There is not a set list of temperatures in which cats can not survive. It is best to either bring them in or give them a warm place to sleep when it is cold and plenty of cool water when it is hot.
Do goldfish have dormant phases?
During the coldest part of the year when temperatures get down to just above freezing they will go into dormancy. They are classed as "Coldwater Fish" but their prefered temperature is around 60F. They will not survive being frozen.
Can any type of bear survive below freezing?
A North American bear can survive below freezing temperatures while in their dormant period. EDIT : I'm not sure if all bears could survive below freezing. North American bears can, but for example, a Panda bear I'm not sure if it could.
Can scorpions survive in freezing temperatures?
Scorpions are known to hibernate during winter months. They can only survive in temperatures ranging from 68 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
Are bacteria killed by freezing?
Yes, bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. Freezing isn't a sure-fire way to kill the bacterial population in the food. The only thing freezing will do is halt the multiplication of bacteria however thawing will resume the process.
Does chlamydia survive freezing?
Chlamydia trachomatis will not survive freezing.
What would not help a saguaro survive in the desert?
Too much water or temperatures below freezing can damage or kill a saguaro cactus.
