2007-01-24 22:46:43 · 23 answers · asked by marge s 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes my kippers need about 12 hours sleep a day! sent
2007-01-24 22:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by fletch 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, fish do not sleep. As in nature, when it gets dark, a fishs' metabolism & physiology slows down.Birds also-how many do u see at night...
If u hav difficulty netting a fish, turn off th tank light & cover the whole tank ( blanket..whatever) for a few hours. When u want 2 net it, remove th blanket and you'll find your fish 'asleep' & netting it will be very simple.
2007-01-25 13:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by antonio bigfish baccala 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and when they used to tickle them in the old days they would strok the bottom of the fish and send it to sleep then grab it out of the water
saying that i spent many hours watching my fish tank but have never seen an asleep fish.
2007-01-25 06:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by ms sensible 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are only one or two species if my memory serves me right that sleep. If fish were to go to sleep that would require stopping swimming and that will ultimately kill the fish.
2007-01-25 06:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Red Dragon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Officially no - not in terms of 'eyes closed and little or no thought/movement - apparently the dictionary definition of sleeping.
However, they do rest - "Usually they just blank their minds and do what we might call daydreaming. Some float in place, some wedge themselves into a spot in the mud or the coral, some even build themselves a nest. They will still be alert for danger, but they will also be "sleeping."
2007-01-25 06:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes, fish sleep
2007-01-25 06:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by jupiter FIVE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do... the just son't have eyelids so you don't see. I know my fish are asleep when i go in the room and they don't expect a feed... tis bizarre as they always flap and want fed when they see me lol
2007-01-25 14:23:26 · answer #7 · answered by authoritaaah84 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sorry, but seen this question so,no fish don't sleep just rest,
2007-01-25 10:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my bettas find a place to chill and take lots of naps and usually rest while the lights are out too. my goldfish move around constantly. even while i am sleeping they spit gravel at the side of the tank.
2007-01-25 11:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. they settle under shelter if possible for protection and go to sleep.As they have no eyelids,however,they never look as if they are sleeping.
2007-01-25 06:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by dougallan57 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋