Yes, fish can live in beer. Beer is a good alternative to water for keeping fish alive because it is less acidic than water and contains sugars that can help the fish stay hydrated.

Apr 21, 2025 · Fish can get intoxicated just like humans do if exposed to enough alcohol. However, the effects of alcohol on fish are different from those experienced by humans.

Nov 2, 2023 · Working with Zebrafish—a common fish used in lab studies—researchers at NYU exposed fish to various environments of EtOH, technical-speak for alcohol. The researchers found …

May 17, 2022 · Putting alcohol in a fish tank isn’t like you drinking alcohol, it’s like you inhaling it through your lungs. This is incorrect, fish show behavioral effects of alcohol at lower concentrations than will …

Jul 25, 2025 · Fish, like humans and other animals, can feel the effects of alcohol consumption. Studies have shown that exposing fish to high levels of ethanol, the intoxicating agent in alcoholic beverages, …

Feb 16, 2025 · Be in cases or schools, beer and fish travel in packs. Beyond that, fish don't have much in common with refreshing, bubbly, and intoxicating brews. That is, unless the beer is made with …

May 20, 2024 · Some fishkeepers may be tempted to add alcohol like wine or beer to aquarium water, thinking it could be fun to see drunk fish. However, this practice should be avoided as it can be …