Is Finding Nemo based on a true story?

Is Finding Nemo OK for a 3 year old?

The majority of ‘Finding Nemo’ is good fun for ages 4 and up but there are some scenes that we would like to bring to the attention of parents if they are thinking of watching the movie with small children. The opening scene introduces a clownfish couple, Marlin and Coral.

What type of fish is Dory?

On coral reefs, “Dory,” the small vibrant blue fish with black stripes and a yellow tail, is known by several other names: Hippo Tang, Royal Blue Tang, Regal Tang, Palette Surgeonfish and by the scientific name Paracanthurus hepatus.

Is Dory a girl or boy?

According to director Andrew Stanton on the audio commentary for the Finding Nemo DVD, in the original story, Dory was going to be a male character but when Stanton went home to write the script his wife was watching The Ellen DeGeneres Show and when he heard DeGeneres’ voice he decided to change Dory to a female and

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.

What breed is Nemo?

Best known for being featured in the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory,” the clownfish has become a popular aquarium pet. Nemo and his dad, Marlin, are ocellaris clownfish, also called false clownfish or clown anemonefish. Anemonefish are so-named for the sea anemones in which they make their homes.

Can Dory and Nemo live together?

The use of a quarantine tank or hospital tank is recommended to help prevent an outbreak of ich in your existing display aquarium as well as helps to effectively treat tankmates. Fortunately for Dory, if you want to add Marlin, Nemo, or Coral to the tank, they can all live peacefully together.

Are clownfish asexual?

Changing Sex

Surprisingly, all clownfish are born male. They have the ability to switch their sex, but will do so only to become the dominant female of a group. The change is irreversible.

Can clownfish and Dory live together?

“Dory” Pacific Blue Tang

Blue tangs live in the open ocean and love to swim (just keep swimming?) unlike the clownfish, and therefore they should be kept in a tank around 100+ gallons. This fish can grow up to 12 inches and can be kept with some other fish (including clownfish), however, they are moderately aggressive.

Can clownfish change gender?

Males of the Clownfish, a species which lives exclusively in anemone, with which they share a symbiotic relationship, can change sex if their mating partner dies.

Can a clown fish and a blue tang mate?

they are very mate like with each other, like when a largemouth/small mouth bass court, swimming together, hanging out, rubbing on each other, fun to watch for the kids cause its nemo and dory! They may not be fighting but they are definitely NOT spawning.

Can you eat clownfish?

The answer is no. Like many animals, their bright orange color signifies more than just beauty. It’s a sign for predators to stay away. They possess a poisonous slime coating that protects them from natural predators, such as larger fish or eels.

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.

How long do clowns live for?

Many of the hobbyists keep clowns that are 10, 15, even 20 years old. Apparently there is a mated pair of clownfish that are more than 30 years old. Talk about a long lifespan.

Can you eat goldfish?

Can you eat goldfish? The short answer is goldfish are as edible as any other freshwater fish; however, they are most likely not very tasty. Goldfish would taste of the foods that they eat – so, for example, a pet goldfish would probably taste a bit like fish flakes and pellets!

How old is the oldest goldfish?

The longest-lived goldfish on record lived to age 43. The oldest living goldfish was Tish, won by a UK family at a funfair.

Is my goldfish male or female?

To identify a female goldfish, look for a rounder, thicker body shape. Females may also have a bulge on one side as breeding season approaches, and their vent, or anal opening, may protrude slightly. Male goldfish often have a thinner, more streamlined body shape than females, with a concave vent and a midline ridge.