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The vast majority of articles on AquaNerd are about saltwater, but we also want to be fair and show our love for our freshwater friends. Fish, shrimp, and aquatic snails that eat both plants and animals often like to eat vegetables and algae-based foods. Some aquarium owners like to cut up vegetables and feed them … Read more

As a Utah resident and avid angler, I’m often asked if there are fish in the Great Salt Lake. Given its extremely salty environment, it’s a fair question. In this article, I’ll explain which fish species inhabit Utah’s iconic Great Salt Lake and how they’ve adapted to survive. A Unique Ecosystem Spanning over 1,700 square … Read more

Want to know what to serve with fish tacos? This is the best guide to fish taco side dishes, so you’ve come to the right place. If your family is like mine, tacos are at least once a week for lunch or dinner. It’s cheap, tasty, and easy to make seafood tacos that fit everyone’s … Read more

Are you out of koi food and want to know if they can eat dog food? This post has all the information you need. Koi may eat dog food and isn’t harmful, but it shouldn’t be the main staple in their diet. Koi cannot digest some proteins, and most dog foods contain that type of … Read more

Can You Catch Fish with Grapes? The Surprising Truth Behind This Unusual Fishing Bait Fishing with grapes – it sounds crazy right? As an avid angler myself I was skeptical when I first heard about using grapes to catch fish. However, there may be some merit to this unusual technique. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people like plants in fish tanks while they are keeping fish. Most plants that are used to decorate fish tanks can not only make them look less dull and monotonous, but they can also give them life and color. A strong ornamental fish tank may be beautiful to look at, and it will also … Read more

Diet and nutrition experts have been telling people for a long time not to eat too much processed food. Some of the things the World Cancer Research Fund says we can do to prevent cancer are to eat less red and processed meat. But the term “ultra-processed food” has only been around for a few … Read more

Many people eat canned tuna because it is easy to get and high in protein, but is it a healthy choice? Registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook finds out. Would you like to try our FREE Healthy Diet Plan? This simple, nutritionist-made plan will motivate you to cook and eat better. Nourish yourself with seven days of … Read more

Fish oil and chia seeds have both become incredibly popular supplements in recent years due to their wide range of health benefits But can you take fish oil and chia seeds together? As a dietitian writing for my natural health blog I often get asked this question by readers looking to optimize their omega-3 fatty … Read more

One of the best aspects of caring for our pet betta fish is feeding them. Fish come right to the surface and engage with us during eating. They are at their most active and really appreciate the attention we lavish on them. But what if we have to leave our betta fish tank for a … Read more