Are canned oysters supposed to be green?

The green color in oysters is actually not an abnormal color. During the harvesting season, the oysters are still growing and ingest a large amount of plankton while they are still lean. This makes the "green feeds" visible through their outer skin. I think I found glass in my canned seafood!

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• Do fish like chicken liver?

  The most common fish that you can catch when using chicken liver as bait will be catfish. ... The biggest reason why catfish like chicken liver is that it has a super strong odor. The catfish can smell the chicken liver, and it's going to draw them in to make them want to nibble on your hook.

• Can a clownfish live in a 1 gallon tank?

  Putting a clownfish in less than 1 gallon of water is not going to make a clownfish comfortable, you may as well as keep him in the bag.

• Can I freeze prawns?

  Yes, you can freeze prawns. Prawns can be frozen for around 3 months. When buying fresh prawns, it's important to use or freeze them as quickly as possible.

• Do you use bait when fly fishing?

  The fly is the bait you use for fly fishing. Unlike traditional casting bait, the fly is as light as a feather and relies on the weight of the fly line to cast it out onto the surface of the water, where it imitates the skirting motions of a natural insect to attract fish.

• How do you know if a clownfish is stressed?

  If the fish started darting or hysterically swimming in the water, then this might indicate a recent problem in aquarium or beginning of a disease. On the other hand, if the fish seems lethargic and its swimming acivity decreased this might indicate a chronic problem in the tank.

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• Do you need a permit to fish on the canal?

  To fish on any of the 2,000 miles of canals, rivers and commercial fisheries we look after, you will need a rod licence and a permit. ... You can buy a licence: Online from the Environment Agency. By calling 0344 800 5386.

• Do I need oxygen for shrimp?

  Oxygen is essential in the life of aquatic animals. Fish, shrimp, freshwater snails, crabs, etc. need oxygen for their metabolic processes. It also keeps them in optimal condition, and if they are deprived of oxygen for long— they will die.

• Do shrimps eat phytoplankton?

  The shrimp have little in the way of locomotion and are very small, so they eat other small things that are floating with them, mainly algae and plankton. ... Farmed and aquarium shrimp subsist mainly on algae and any plants that may have been planted to add some variety to their diet.

• What is the best tippet for fly fishing?

  Fluorocarbon Fluorocarbon is the best tippet material for nymph fishing or wet flies. This spectacular Cutthroat was fooled by a CDC Pheasant Tail on 5X Fluorocarbon. This tippet sinks fast and lacks fiber optic qualities and is much less visible to the trout. It tends to stretch less and is more abrasion resistant.

• How do you tenderize dried squid?

  Ingredients: One ball of baking soda. You can soak the dried cuttlefish until your desired tenderness and size but remember to change the water from time to time until the water becomes clear. I have left the dried cuttlefish in the glass container for one day.

• What should I freeze salmon in?

  Place fresh salmon portions in a milk carton (or heavy duty freezer bag), fill with water, seal so the container is air-tight, and then freeze. Freeze fish as quickly as possible by placing fish portions (ie. steaks, fillets) on a cookie sheet, cover with wax paper or foil, and place in freezer.

• Are conger eels aggressive?

  Conger eels have been known to attack divers. Theoretically they could kill a diver if they drowned him or severed a main artery. They do have a very strong bite and are aggressive.

• Should I avoid Atlantic salmon?

  Coastal and farmed salmon, depending on the fish and meal they are fed, may have higher levels. The Environmental Defense Fund lists farmed Atlantic salmon as an "Eco-Worst" choice and recommends people eat no more than 2 servings a month due to high PCB levels.

• Are Shorter fly rods more accurate?

  Shorter rods provide better accuracy. So if you are throwing dry flies to wary trout in small streams, or tucking deceivers under mangroves for snook, a shorter rod can give you more confidence in where your fly will land.

• Are all parts of squid edible?

  When cutting up your squid, the wings, hood and tentacles are all edible. Discard the beak, quill and guts (the inner part from the eyes upward). It's also best to remove the thin layer of skin from the hood.

• What happens to squid when they die?

  When a squid dies, the muscles on the chromatophores all relax, and the chromatophores all become tiny dots. Here's an interesting illustration of what squid chromatophores can do. Octopi have evolved fairly good eyes, brain and general nervous system that can interpret the images on the retina of the eye.

• How do you treat fish with saprolegnia fungus?

  Treatment of the Saprolegnia infection is accomplished by medicating the water with potassium permanganate, after removing skin pathogens.

• Does fish oil help weight loss?

  The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have various potential health benefits, one of which is aiding weight loss. More importantly, fish oil omega-3s may help you lose inches and shed body fat.

• Do you need omega-3 if you don't eat fish?

  Even if you don't eat fish, however, you can still get DHA in your diet. The three types of omega-3 fatty acids are metabolized differently in the body and, as a result, can have different effects in cells.

• Why is my red tail catfish breathing heavy?

  If your fish are breathing heavy and not eating, there's something going on, either the fish are sick or the water is not good. ... When there's something wrong and the fish are stressed, the first thing they do is they don't eat. A lot of times they breathe heavy.

• Can too many pond plants kill fish?

  While the plants are a necessary and beneficial component of a natural ecosystem, too many can cause issues for pond owners – aesthetically, recreationally and biologically. Extremely hot temperatures, high plant loads and overcast skies for extended periods can cause a fish kill by depleting all the oxygen in a pond.