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Fish Facts II
100
The 3 levels of feeding fish are
What top feeder, middle feeder, and bottom feeder
100
This controls metabolism and hormone reactions in fish.
What is water temperature
100
Bile salts are enzymes to help breakdown fats. They are made by this organ.
What is the gallbladder
100
This can be a limiting factor on how large fish grow
What is tank size
100
This happens if too much food is fed to fish
What is poor water quality
200
Most fish are this type of -vore
What is herbivore
200
This organ regulates insulin production
What is the pancreas.
200
Fish are these type of animals. They do not regulate their own body temperature
What are ectotherms
200
Fish produce large amounts of this waste product. It is a by product of protein synthesis
What is nitrogen
200
Fish tend to be naturally high in this nutrient
What are fatty acids
300
How many types of fish are kept in aquariums
What is 5,000
300
This should be changed regularly to avoid a build up of ammonia
What is 10% of tank water
300
This organ of fish is typically bigger compared to other animals. It is needed to maintain ionic balance
What are the kidneys
300
Fish typically require this amount of protein
What is 30-40%
300
A deficiency in this vitamin can cause lordosis
What is Vitamin C
400
This part of the body is usually small. it can be missing in some species
What is the stomach
400
Koi are considered this type of fish
What are carp
400
These dissolve quickly from food when it is put in water
What are vitamins
400
This is how fish find food
What are taste sensors
500
Marine refers to this type of water
What is salt
500
Few fish have this. They typically eat food whole or in large pieces
What are teeth
500
Fish should consume food in this amount of time
What is 3-5 minutes
500
Most fish can be fed this type of diet. It ensures adequate vitamins and minerals.
What is commercial feed
500
We can change color of fish by adjusting this chemical in their food
What are carotenoids
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