Can fish see air Yes or no?

Air has an extremely low refraction index, making it impossible to see. Neither us nor fish can see the air in the environment.
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Can fish see when out of water?

Yes, it can see things at all angles outside the water. In addition, it can see things inside the water that are reflected from the air-water interface. This is called 'Total internal reflection'.
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Can humans see water?

One, water itself is not visible to humans or fish, BUT we rarely find pure water in nature. Usually, water has other things suspended in it, like living things (bacteria, algae, etc.) or particles (silt, mud, etc.). These thing influence water clarity.
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Do fish see blurry out of water?

Outside of this 97.2° field a fish cannot see anything above the water, only a reflection of the surface underneath. The higher the fish is in the water the more clearly it is able to see, although it all depends on water clarity, ripples on the surface and light levels above the water's surface.
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Do fishes feel water?

A New York University mathematician examined the fluid dynamics of a swimming rainbow trout and has found that a series of bumps called "the lateral line" along their flanks and snouts are positioned perfectly to sense the flow of the water around them, according to a recent New Yorker magazine article.
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Do fishes cry?

"Since fishes lack the parts of the brain that set us apart from the fishes — the cerebral cortex — I doubt very much that fishes engage in anything like crying," Webster told LiveScience. "And certainly they produce no tears, since their eyes are constantly bathed in a watery medium."
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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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Can a fish drown?

Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don't technically drown, because they don't inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen.
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How do fish pee?

A lot of fish get rid of the pee through an tiny opening, called a pore, that's near their rear ends—and in some fish, waste also goes out through the skin or the gills. When a fish pees in a coral reef, the corals wave their tentacles around like tiny arms to grab nutrients from the pee and absorb them.
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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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Can a fish survive in milk?

Fish have evolved over many millions of years to survive in water with a certain amount of dissolved oxygen, acidity, and other trace molecules. So, though skim milk is nine-tenths water, it still would be entirely insufficient to support a fish for long.
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Do fish see color?

Yes they do! In many cases fish color vision is probably comparable to that of humans. So you can justify purchasing Uncle Joe's Bass Slayers in all thirty-two available colors! Like those of humans, fish retinas possess both cones for color vision as well as rods for black and white vision.
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Do fish see night?

All fish have some level of night vision, although some species like walleyes are much better than others at seeing in the dark. There are certain chemicals in our eyes that allow us to see colors and in different spectrums.
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Do fishes sleep?

While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.
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Can fishes feel pain?

“Fish do feel pain. It's likely different from what humans feel, but it is still a kind of pain.” At the anatomical level, fish have neurons known as nociceptors, which detect potential harm, such as high temperatures, intense pressure, and caustic chemicals.
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How do fish see you?

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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What color is fish poop?

Normally, the fish poop will take the color of the food that the fish has been eating for a while. For instance, fish fed with flakes in the aquarium will usually produce reddish color poop, as flake foods contain lots of blood worms. Fish that are fed with peas will usually excrete greenish color poops.
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Do fishes eat their own poop?

There is no fish that will eat poop in an aquarium. Occasionally fish are seen chewing on fish poop, but that is because they mistake it for food. Even catfish, plecos, or shrimp do not eat fish poop. The only way to remove fish poop is to use a gravel vacuum and remove it manually.
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Do fishes blink?

No. Like snakes, they don't have moveable eyelids. Instead, they have a transparent eye protector permanently in place. Fish have excellent eyesight and can see parts of the spectrum we can't.
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Can a fish fly?

This is a great question, and the answer is yes. There are around 64 species of flying fish, and they really do fly. Technically they glide, but they glide like birds do.
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Can chocolate milk drown fish?

Can fish drown in chocolate milk? Yes, if the milk does not have enough oxygen. Fish is not adapted to surviving in milk; therefore, it becomes susceptible to bacterial infections, and also the buildup of ammonia and nitrites will eventually kill the fish in a matter of days.
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Can fishes hear?

Fish hear, but their "ears" are on the inside. Bony fishes detect vibrations through their "earstones" called otoliths. Both people and fish use parts of their ears to help them with balance.
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Do fish get pee?

Yes they do! But why? Well, like most living things, fish too produce waste from their metabolic processes. Peeing is one way of doing that and is referred to as excretion.
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Can you get your fish high?

THC edibles appear to have no effect on fish. Scientists in Lebanon fed tilapia pellets laced with cannabis oil to see if cannabinoids would have a calming effect on fish. Their conclusion: Unlike other pets such as dogs and cats, fish feel no such high on THC.
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Do 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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