What is Blowfish?
Blowfish is a poisonous fish that can quickly inflate to escape other fish that could eat it. Unlike some fish, Blowfish is not fast swimmers and need other ways to defend themselves. Their excellent eyesight and the ability to inflate for the speed explosion allows them to escape the predators better. However, this fish is not just one species, nor does all species belong to one genus. More than 120 fish species in at least 20 families have received a common name Blowfish, inflated or balloons.
The appearance of this kind of fish may vary significantly from one to the other. They can be many colors, including white, gray and blue. Their stomach, which is part of the body able to inflate, is often different color than the rest of the body. Some blowing has stripes, spots or dots that decorate their skin. It is common for fish to have spikes protruding from her body as further protection against predators.
Another Natural defense of Blowfish is his toxicity. Most species have a poisonous internal organY and some even have poisonous skin. Although the fish is killed and consumed by a predator, this natural defense can cause serious illness or death. His predators are not only other fish, but also people.
Blowfish is eaten in some parts of the world as a delicacy like Thailand and Japan. While leather and internal organs are not safe to eat, meat can usually be cooked and consumed without worrying about poison. Eating Blowfish prepared by a chef who does not regularly deal with this type of fish is still dangerous. Unqualified cooks accidentally killed their guests by not deleting the right organs and skin. However, depending on what species and organs were consumed, it is possible for people to survive the Blowfish poison.
These fish can be found in the natural bodies of Solir Sweet Water and in aquariums. When maintaining captivity, they are usually not poisonous because the toxins they use are found in natural water sheetsKarlovy Vary. Although fish like pets are usually options, they may require more maintenance than a more common aquarium such as goldfish. Generally, they need a covered tank to prevent them from jumping up and must be supplied with molluscs to prevent too long teeth from preventing too long. The type of tank desired depends on the type of fish, as it can grow anywhere from 1 (2.5 cm) inch to more than 2 (0.6 m) track long.