Ichthyology

What type of fish is Bubbles? ‘Bubbles’ – from the film ‘Finding Nemo’ – is a yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) who is obsessed with the bubbles that come out of a treasure chest in his tank. Bubbles or ‘airlines’ are very important in fish tanks, as they aerate the water. Read more on www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk The … Read more

Which fish grows the fastest? That means they need to grow up fast, too. This week, researchers crowned a new record holder for quick growth: Susan Milius at Science News reports that the turquoise killifish, Nothobranchius furzeri, found in Mozambique, can reach maturity in just 14 days, the fastest of any known vertebrate animal. Read … Read more

How long is a fish pregnant? As examples, the female swordtail and guppy will both give birth to anywhere from 20 to 100 live young after a gestation period of four to six weeks, and mollies will produce a brood of 20 to 60 live young after a gestation of six to 10 weeks. Read … Read more

What does a fish table look like? In essence, a fish table is a classic arcade-style shooter. It features a screen mounted on a foosball-like table, where multiple players can shoot fish that swim around it at the same time. Each fish carries a bet multiplier, and you get rewarded for every successful catch or … Read more