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There’s a new answer to that question, thanks to research from Purdue University and the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. And the answer may surprise you.

Researchers attached small heaters with a built-in safety cut-off to 16 goldfish.

Half of the fish were injected with saline, the other half received morphine, a powerful pain medication.

All of the fish tried to get away from the heat at about the same temperature; researchers had thought the anesthetized fish would be able to withstand higher temperatures before having such a reaction.

The real surprise came two hours later. The fish who had been anesthetized were behaving normally. The fish who had only received saline were being wary and anxious as exhibited by defensive behaviors.

This means that those fish not only experienced pain, but they processed the experience in their brains and became afraid that the pain would return again.

This makes it easier to understand how experiences which cause stress to a fish can lead to illness. If you have pet fish, you should do everything you can to minimize their discomfort and avoid causing them stress. Pay special attention when introducing a new fish into your aquarium or fish tank.

Not all types of fishes will survive in fish tanks.

Some are better adapted to the wild ocean waters where there is freedom of movement and his choice of food.

Artificial foods are not necessarily the best for every fish and besides most are born to hunt. Well, there are several types of aquarium fish that can be an interesting collection to your aquarium.

Gold Fish

These are beautiful little fishes that will go down with any aquarium. Gold fishes are a must-have and they will not disappoint you in terms of keeping you captivated as you watch them swim around with ease in their new home. They are easy to care for and will definitely lighten up your aquarium.

Angelfish

If you are looking to keep an aquarium of less than 180 gallons of water then you better cancel this fish as part of your collection. It’s large so anything less than the stated is not enough.

It’s advisable to leave this fish to those who have been in the fish business for a while because it can be a challenge to keep, however it’s beautiful and varied body shape has tempted many none the less. Just care for it properly and you will not suffer any problems.

Are you thinking of purchasing an aquarium? If you are, ask yourself this question?

Do you know the type of fish you have to buy for your new aquarium?

Did you know that you are the one that determines whether keeping the aquarium is going to be an expense or not by the choices you are going to make? You have to know the necessary facts before you indulge on this task.

There are basically two types of fish aquarium, the saltwater and the fresh water aquarium. Consider the maintenance that will be needed when making your choice.

The type of fish that you are going to put into your aquarium will differ. Some fishes have a better chance of survival in saltwater than in fresh water and vise versa.

For your fresh water aquarium fish, tropical fish are very colorful and display an array of beauty in your aquarium. They are interesting to watch and feed; therefore they are the most popular.

However, tropical fishes have a better chance of survival when they live in warm water. Hence if you want to keep them, you will have to foot the extra cost of heating up your aquarium.

Strawberry crabs are around two and a half inches long and are classified as omnivores.

They are an interesting addition to your aquarium. They do not require much care; just the basic kind of care is enough.

They are dark pink with white spots all over. They are quite pretty to look at. Pretty fish are always a good choice for your aquarium.

They originate from Hawaii and they are also referred to as the red boxing crab.

Based on their size, your aquarium should be at least forty five gallons in size. It will not limit these crabs in swimming or movement. They need to settle comfortably in their new home.

They thrive in saltwater aquariums better than in fresh water ones. Make sure you include rocks in your freshwater aquarium just to help feel at home.

The strawberry crab enjoys feeding on algae so adding it into your aquarium will reduce your need to constantly clean out algae from the tank. It is relatively friendly.

But make sure you place it together with fish that are able to take care of themselves. They tend to bully other fish at times, so it can be unpredictable at times.

Are you worried about your pet fishes in winter?

Whether you maintain a fish pond in backyard or having an aquarium in indoors, fishes can easily survive indoors or outdoors during winter times, provided if you take proper care.

Just follow these simple tips for fishes to survive in winter.

Make sure that the fish pond is deeper

Having a fish pond that’s 30 to 50 inches deep can help your pet fishes to survive in cold weathers.

Don’t keep the top surface of the pond or aquarium completely closed as there is a possibility for toxic gases to build up during cold weathers.

Connect aerator to aquarium air pump

Make sure that you place an aerator deep inside the pond or aquarium. Constant monitoring would be benefiting because when the aerator is too close to the surface it is more prone to freezing.

Place a cover over the top

Cover your fish aquarium or pond almost enough to ensure warmth that will keep your fishes alive. This will reduce the requirement of other electrical tools like heater or de-icer in the fish pond to protect fishes from extremely cold temperatures.