How do fish see us?

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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How do fish see human?

Science tells us that fish have eyes similar to humans, but they also have protective film over their eyes so that they can see more clearly underwater. Their eyes have rod and cone cells on their retinas, so we know that they can see color as well as in shades of grey, light and dark.
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Can fish see us from aquarium?

Some fish, like oscars, are even said to recognize their owners! Oh yes they see us just as easily as we see them if the light in the room is of similar brightness as in the tank.
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Can fish see what we see?

Of course, talking to and making friends with your fish may seem like fun, but do they even see you? Most studies conducted have shown that fish can, in fact, see humans. Researchers have even discovered that fish can recognize a familiar face as opposed to one that is not familiar to them.
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Do fish know what humans are?

Can your pet fish recognize your face? 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.
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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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Do fish like to be pet?

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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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 fish have feelings?

Numerous studies in recent years have demonstrated that fish feel and react to pain. For example, when rainbow trout had painful acetic acid or bee venom injected into their sensitive lips, they stopped eating, rocked back and forth on the tank floor, and rubbed their lips against the tank walls.
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Do fishes sleep or not?

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 my fish hear me?

However, yes, they can hear your voice.

They just know someone is speaking. They can associate sounds with action, though. For example, if you are to say your betta fish's name – let us call him George – each time you sprinkle food in his aquarium, he will eventually associate the sound of “George” with food.
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Do fish like 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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Do fish like their reflection?

Looking at themselves in a mirror is enough to scare some fish, a new study finds. Fish looking at a mirror showed increased brain activity in regions linked to fear than fish faced with an actual fish separated by glass, the study showed.
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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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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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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.
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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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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 you drown fish?

Because oxygen levels in the water aren't anywhere close to what they are in the air, fish need to move a lot of water to stay alive. The large surface area of the gills helps them collect as much oxygen as possible. If they're unable to do this, they can drown (although we know it's technically more like suffocating).
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Do fishes pee?

Fish have kidneys which produce urine containing ammonium, phosphorus, urea, and nitrous waste. The expelled urine encourages plant growth on coral reefs; downstream benefits also include increased fertilization of algae and seagrass, which in turn provides food for the fish.
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How do you befriend a fish?

Set up a fish tank with important accessories like a water filter and plants. Treat the water and keep it clean so the fish stays healthy and happy. To stimulate your fish's brain, give it toys like floating rocks and caves for it to hide in.
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Is it OK to touch your 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.
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