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Why do the fish at the aquarium always seem to be swimming in the same direction?
Probable because they are schooling fish. Schooling fish stay together in groups so that it is harder for predators to get at them I think. Some schooling fish actually have to stay together in groups or else they will get sick, so if you have, or are going to get a tank, make sure you get enough. Or, they might not be schooling fish, and might just be scared!
How do fish get their color?
Some fish such as cichlids will change color as they mature. Another reason for fish to change color is stress. When fish stress out they can loose almost all of the color until they calm down.
What color can most fish not see?
The color red becomes invisible in lower water depths. That's why new fishing lines are made red in color.
When tiger fish get sick what color do they change?
When tiger fish get sick, they may change color to appear darker or faded. This change in color can indicate stress or illness in these fish.
What color are tripod fish?
The colors of the tripod fish are silver. I think that is the only color.
Which of the three types of coloration do you think most schooling fish that aren't predators have?
They have disruptive coloration.
What color do most fish have?
Fish come in every color you can imagine. There are even some fish whose bodies are totally transparent!
Are neon tetras schooling fish?
Yes, neon tetras are schooling fish, meaning they prefer to swim in groups of their own kind for safety and social interaction.
Why do the fish at the aquarium always seem to be swimming in the same direction?
Probable because they are schooling fish. Schooling fish stay together in groups so that it is harder for predators to get at them I think. Some schooling fish actually have to stay together in groups or else they will get sick, so if you have, or are going to get a tank, make sure you get enough. Or, they might not be schooling fish, and might just be scared!
What is schooling and how does it help fish?
schooling is lots of the same kind of fish that all live together and its helps them because they can warn each other if there is an enemy approaching. There are several reasons why schooling might help fish, most of which are related to predator avoidance. One is possibly the reason given above. Second, schooling gives the school of fish the appearance that it is a larger organism, which might deter some predators. Third, schooling makes predation more difficult. Predators often key in on a single individual for s successful kill. If there are many moving together, it makes it more difficult for the predator to focus on one prey animal, generally improving survival of the entire group. There may also be some energetic reasons why fish school as it may reduce the drag in the water for any individual fish.
What do schooling fish eat?
It depends on the breed, you will need to be more specific.
How do fish get their color?
Some fish such as cichlids will change color as they mature. Another reason for fish to change color is stress. When fish stress out they can loose almost all of the color until they calm down.
What color is the clown fish?
a clown fish most times has a pattern of orange, black, white, black, orange
What do devil fish eat?
They eat planktonic crustaceans and small schooling fishes.
Do sordfish live in groups?
Yes. All saltwater basses are schooling fish.
Is a pacific sardine endangered?
No. This small, pelagic schooling fish is quite common.
What a school fish looks like when it is pregnant.?
I am not aware of any "schooling" or "shoaling" fish that is not an egg layer. This would imply that these species of fish do not get pregnant.
