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Because of the sea beds. Sorry, old joke. If a fish gets out of water, they die. So they sleep, eat and play in water.
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∙ 12y agoFish stay underwater because that is how they get the oxygen they need to breathe.
To them, air is water!
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∙ 15y agobecause there gills need to breath
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It's because they have gills that are adapted to taking oxygen straight from the sea water.
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Were do sunfish sleep?
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Do fish take naps?
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What do fangtooth fish eat?
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Can Chinstrap sleep under water?
If chinstrap is a fish, then no. Fish actually don't sleep!
Is it natural for your fish to sleep at the top of the water?
No, it is not normal as they are crazy.
When do sea cucumbers sleep?
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How do you put fish out of missory?
Put it in a bowl of water with a lid on it and place it in the freezer. The fish basically goes to sleep, and dies as the water freezes.
Do fish sleep lying down or do they just sleep?
Fish sleep on the ground.
How male betta fish sleep?
Betta fish can simply rest at the surface of the water or they may rest on leaves of plants.
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-Fish do not sleep -Fish do not have eyelids -Fish are very nice pets
How do fishes sleep without sinking?
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Why can't fish with gills go to sleep?
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Where does the Florida freshwater fish live?
the fish live in the freshwater...???? most fish dont sleep because if they stop moving, the oxygen does not get to their blood from the gills. they musty stay in motion to get water circulation inthrough the gills. if not, they die, such as sharks. other fish that do sleep just find a non-currented detritis-covered place and sleep.
Do bald eagles die from catching fish?
yes. sometimes the fish use jet packs and fly out of the water and attack the eagles in their sleep
Do fish ever sleep?
No. Fish actually only "rest" than sleep.
