Can fish hear human voices?

However, yes, they can hear your voice.
They are not like a cat or a dog and can recognize their name. They just know someone is speaking. They can associate sounds with action, though.
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Can fish understand humans?

A species of tropical fish has been shown to be able to distinguish between human faces. It is the first time fish have demonstrated this ability.
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Do fish know their owners?

Surprisingly, science has found that fish are capable of recognizing their owner's face, even if the owner is standing by the tank with other people. Fish can develop an association between something they like, being fed, with the person who feeds them.
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Can we communicate with fishes?

If you have the opportunity to speak with any fish, I suggest you don't choose herring. Herring communicate by shooting a burst of bubbles out of their anus. The sound they make is a fast, repetitive tick that some researchers have compared to "blowing a raspberry."
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Do noises bother fish?

What is this? Smaller fish may be scared by a loud noise, while larger fish may seem indifferent to the same. This is because fish feel water pressure vibration and changes through their skin. Small fish may feel the pressure of loud sounds and react by escaping.
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Do fish like the dark?

Fish don't like the dark because when there is no light to see, they dart around the tank, colliding with the walls, ornaments and can even become tangled in the plants. Fish need light to determine whether it is night or day, and they're scared of the sudden switch from darkness to light.
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What are fish afraid of?

Fish are scared of their own reflection and try to fight themselves when they look at a mirror, a new study has revealed. They become even more frightened when they see their reflection making the same moves as them and appearing to fight back, found researchers.
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Do fish like when you talk to them?

Yes and no, according to fishing pro Tom Redington. Since sound doesn't travel well between air and water, loud talking or screaming will be barely noticeable to the fish underwater. They won't get spooked or scared. However, sound that occurs underwater is loud and travels fast.
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Do fish have feelings?

Nerves, brain structure, brain chemistry and behaviour – all evidence indicates that, to varying degrees, fish can feel pain, fear and psychological stress.
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Do fish like being petted?

Groupers are not the only fish that enjoy being petted, it seems. According to videos on YouTube, other species of fish that appear to like the interaction include koi, cichlid and discus fish.
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How do you play with fish?

To stimulate your fish's brain, give it toys like floating rocks and caves for it to hide in. You can even train your fish to do tricks like swim through a hoop or jump out of the water with a little practice. Keeping your fish healthy and active will help you enjoy your fish for longer.
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Why do fish follow you?

Because fish often rely upon a complex web of senses beyond sight, many signals - chemical, hormonal, activity and sound - will attracts them and they know when you are, and will trail you, long before you see them.
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What is the IQ of a fish?

What is the IQ of a goldfish? Their IQ lies between 30 and 40. If you're comparing their IQ to conventional standards, it is not very high, especially when a freshwater salmon has an IQ as high as 130. That said, this IQ is an average number, and it isn't conclusive.
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How do you know if a fish is happy?

Generally speaking, following are some of the ways you can tell if your fish are happy.
  1. They swim back and forth freely and energetically around the tank.
  2. Quite like humans, happy fish might have a vibrant glow to their skin. ...
  3. They do not appear fearful of the other fish in the tank. ...
  4. They are breathing normally.
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What language do fish speak?

Sound to communicate

Some fish are actually able to produce some sound. They do this mostly by vibrating their swim bladder. These sounds have been identified as purrs, pops, chirps, crocks, and grunts, and most are not able to be heard by humans.
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Do fish get thirsty?

The answer is still no; as they live in water they probably don't take it in as a conscious response to seek out and drink water. Thirst is usually defined as a need or desire to drink water. It is unlikely that fish are responding to such a driving force.
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Do fishes moan?

Altogether, more than eight hundred fish species are known to hoot, moan, grunt, groan, thump, bark, or otherwise vocalize.
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Do fishes fart?

Most fish do use air to inflate and deflate their bladder to maintain buoyancy which is expelled either through their mouth or gills which can be mistaken for a fart.
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How do fish see humans?

Besides being able to see their prey and recognize their owners, fish also can see a range of colors, since they have color receptors in their eyes. Many species of fish can also see ultraviolet light, which humans can't. In fact, ambon damselfish have UV markings on their faces, which only they can see.
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Do my fish get bored?

Just like any other pet, fish can become bored, too. And while they won't chew up your shoes, keeping them occupied will ensure they live a healthier life.
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What is the smartest fish?

For fish, that title goes to manta rays. They're giant, charismatic and basically geniuses. Mantas have huge brains — the biggest of any fish — with especially developed areas for learning, problem solving and communicating.
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Do fish touch you when swimming?

You know the fish don't actually touch you. They just swim around you and have a look. I have lost count of the number of times I have had my snorkel on and looked under the water to see loads of fish, right next to people who were just standing around in the water. They won't bite you!
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Why do my fish hide from me?

To protect themselves, fish will instinctively hide when they are uncertain, frightened, stressed or uncomfortable. Having a safe place to retreat provides comfort and security, and greatly improves a fish's chance of surviving in the wild.
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Is there any fish that hate water?

It is not easy being a fish when you are afraid of the water. So spare a thought for the leaping blenny, which detests the sea so much, it chooses to live in miniature cave three feet above the tide-line in Guam, Micronesia, and scampers to higher ground when it notices even the smallest wave approaching.
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