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No, they only "breathe" oxygen that is dissolved in the water. They in no way break apart water molecules.

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Do fish produce waste?

The same way a human does. by digesting food. :)


What gas is released as a waste product of respiration by the seahorse fish and the plant?

C. Hydrogen


Why do guppies sometimes stick they 're mouths out of the water?

Not enough oxygen in the water ! Fish need their water changing regularly - as their waste builds up large amounts of nitrogen which combines with the oxygen and hydrogen molecules in water to produce ammonia.


Do fish excrete waste?

Oh, yes. In pretty much the normal fashion. A little string comes out of the back of the fish. Almost all animals excrete wastes. Fishes excrete an ammonia-based waste product.


Is fish waste also called ammonia?

Fish waste itself is not called ammonia, but it does produce ammonia as it decomposes. Fish excrete ammonia directly through their gills and urine, which can accumulate in aquatic environments. Ammonia is toxic to fish at high levels, making it essential for aquarists to manage waste and maintain water quality. Proper filtration and regular water changes help mitigate ammonia buildup in fish tanks.


Freshwater fish waste product?

If the questions is what is the waste product of freshwater fish, then that would be ammonia. Freshwater fish product ammonia which is excreted through their gills and into their water, to keep this poisen to a minimum you need to a filter which has bacterial build up in the media which lives on ammonia and converts it into nitrite, then another group of bacteria absorb nitrite and product nitrates. Nitrates are much less dangerous to fish and some of them are used up by plants so planted tanks are much healthier for fish nitrates however do need to be kept low and weekly water changes should do that effectively.


Why do your fish poo so much?

Fish produce waste in the form of poop as a natural byproduct of their metabolic processes. The amount of waste produced depends on the type and quantity of food consumed, as well as the size and number of fish in the tank. It is important to regularly clean the tank and maintain good water quality to prevent waste buildup.


Why is it not recommended to put a goldfish with a betta?

Betas are very aggressive and will attempt to kill the goldfish. Also goldfish are a cold water fish that produce a lot of waste which could be harmful to the Betta.


Does the pleco fish consume fish waste as part of its diet?

Yes, the pleco fish is known to consume fish waste as part of its diet.


How do you get amino acids?

Well, fish produce amino acids, In their waste ( poo ect.. ) Butt i don't really know any other way.


What is fish waste called?

Fish poop is the common name for fish feces. If you are referring to dead fish parts which are not directly used in food, then fish waste is the proper term.


How big do green spotted puffer fish get?

Green Spotted Puffers grow to about 6.5", but due to the large amount of waste they produce, this high-end brackish fish requires 30+gallons per fish to survive. -Hannah- GreenSpottedPuffer.net