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Mosquitofish (one word) is a nickname giving to a species of fish (Gambusia) that feed on mosquito larvae and pupae.
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∙ 13y agobecause they have venom like the scorpion.
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How long does a male masquito fish grow?
There are several species of fish that are called "Mosquito Fish" The species most often refered to as a Mosquito Fish is the Gambusia and the male of that species grows to around 1 inch.
How can you check the growth of mosquitos?
Do let water sit around. A teacup of water is enough for a mosquito to breed in. If you have a pond you can get fish called mosquito fish that will eat the larva.
What do mosquito fish eat?
A mosquito fish mainly feeds on mosquito larvae in the wild but in captivity a mosquito fish eats it's fry or leaves off of plants
Do mosquito fish eat duckweed?
Yes, mosquito fish eat duck weed
Is Mosquito fish a producer?
no it is a decomposer , it drinks blood
How can you tell the difference between a mosquito fish and a fathead minnow?
a mosquito fish will jump out of the water to get a bug and usually a rosey red or minnow as you called it they usually dont a mosquito fish usually has stripes and a rosy red is pretty small like a tetra and is usually pink in color and you can see their insides.
What animal specie does a mosquito fish eat?
Mosquito larvae
How do you know if mosquito fish are boys or girls?
The female has a triangular anal fin. In the male this fin is elongated into a long point. This fin carries milt (sperm) like a penis and is called a "gonopodium".
Is a mosquito a consu.?
A mosquito fish is a consumer. It is consumer because it eats elodea or other plants. Mosquito fish are herbivores. Meaning they only eat plants.
What eats a Mosquito Fish?
Larger Fish, Yabbies
Can tetra fish and mosquito fish live together?
Yes.
Can a fish eat a mosquito?
Yes it can
