Can my fish see me?

A new study says, Yes, it probably can. Researchers studying archerfish found the fish can tell a familiar human face from dozens of new faces with surprising accuracy. This is a big, big deal. It's the first time fish have demonstrated this ability.

Can fish see 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.

Can fish in an aquarium see you?

Studies have found that fish see objects placed outside their tank. But can they recognize their owners? Anecdotal evidence, and one study done on archerfish, suggests they can, Balcombe notes.

Can a fish hear you?

Keep in mind that betta fish do not have super hearing, and water will dampen sound. However, yes, they can hear your voice. They are not like a cat or a dog and can recognize their name.

Can fish be excited to see you?

They quickly learn to recognize their human companions, they know when feeding time is, and they get excited when you approach their aquarium.

My Fish Loves Me! He would rather play than eat!

How do you tell if your fish likes you?

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.

Does talking scare fish?

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.

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.

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.

Why do fish look at me?

Being close to the tank will allow them to recognize your face, but if you are far away but still notice them staring, they are sensing your movements. Since they are very curious about their surroundings, they are just observing the changes happening outside their world.

Do fish like mirrors?

The research on fish reactions to their reflection yielded surprising results, a Stanford researcher says. Fish become feisty but fearful when facing themselves in a mirror, according to two Stanford biologists.

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.

Can I touch my fish?

Touching Can Be Harmful to Fish

Touching your pet fish is usually a bad idea. It's advised to avoid touching or grabbing fish with bare hands in an aquarium unless in emergency situations. From sanitary concerns to fish safety, there are many reasons to avoid touching them altogether.

Do fish get lonely?

What is this? Goldfish are just not the same as humans – they're not social animals in the same way that we are, and they don't have the same capacity to get bored or long for companionship. In fact, many of the longest living goldfish have been kept alone, with no obvious harm to their well being.

Do fish like music?

Fish are attracted to certain sounds and vibrations and not to others. Certain types of music and sounds repel fish while others interest them. Music and other sounds can define the change in the way fish behave in the water, including their eating and swimming patterns.

Can fish hear you above water?

Yes and no. Sounds above water, such as loud talking or music, do not penetrate water very well and rarely scare fish. However, sounds that transmit vibrations directly through water, like dropping pliers on the bottom of a boat, stomping on a dock or a running boat motor, can temporarily spook nearby fish.

Do fish make noise?

Fish make sounds by oscillating their swim bladder, or by rubbing the bones where their fins attach to the body, similar to how crickets make sound by rubbing their legs, she said.

How do fish send messages?

It is well known that fish communicate by gesture and motion, as in the highly regimented synchronized swimming of schools of fish. Some species use electrical pulses as signals, and some use bioluminescence, like that of the firefly. Some kinds of fish also release chemicals that can be sensed by smell or taste.

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.

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.

What do fish do for fun?

Fish are playful pets. They like to chase each other for fun and hide behind aquatic plants. Sometimes, they serenely glide through the water or play with aquarium toys. Yes, toys!

Can fish 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."