One_Tangled_Mess Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 G'day Raiders Do any of you guys no how to tell a fishes age by looking at them and does it have anything to do with their scales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 sorry OTM but that is over my pay grade. I am sure someone here will be able to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I believe in some species you can tell from the scales. The most common scientific method I believe is growth circles on the otoliths ( a bone like structure in the inner ear.) Which obviously requires directing the fish and a good microscope. A better method is to know the fishes growth rate and guess by length. This will obviously change with species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_Tangled_Mess Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 I believe in some species you can tell from the scales. The most common scientific method I believe is growth circles on the otoliths ( a bone like structure in the inner ear.) Which obviously requires directing the fish and a good microscope. A better method is to know the fishes growth rate and guess by length. This will obviously change with species. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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