Are milky oysters OK to eat?

As the water temperature becomes warmer in the summer months, the oysters respond by spawning. During spawning, the oysters become soft and milky. There is nothing dangerous about eating them in this condition. They simply aren't very palatable.

FAQ

• How do you move fish into a pond?

  When You Add Your Fish

  1. Check the temperature of the water. ...
  2. If the temperature is right, float your fish in a bag of its previous water for 20-30 minutes before releasing them into the pond. ...
  3. When you add fish, don't add too many at a time. ...
  4. Keep a close watch on your new fish.

• Does fish fall from heaven?

  Yes. Although rare, there are numerous instances of fish falling down from the skies. ... All sorts of creatures have been reported raining down, including snakes, worms, and crabs, but fish and frogs are the most common. Even squid and alligators have been reported to fall from the sky.

• What shrimp can live in 5-gallon tank?

  A 5-gallon aquarium tank can safely host up to 20-30 cherry shrimp, or 5-10 amano shrimp. If you are keeping fish in the same tank, aim at no more than 3 to 5 shrimp and keep breeding in place.

• Is there poop in crawfish?

  #2 – You're eating poop Crawfish have veins full of waste that are attached to the pieces of meat people extract and eat. While some remove the veins, others overlook them and scarf them down like it's no big deal. The only problem is it is a big deal, because it's poop.

• Are Kingfish good eating?

  YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH are popular for their firm, white, slightly oily flesh and medium strong taste. They are highly valued as a sashimi fish but are also excellent grilled or BBQ'd. Like other 'meaty' fish, they are best when seared and cooked only to Medium Rare, as further cooking will result in a dry product.

• Can healthy fish fight off ich?

  Yes, they can fight it off on their own...and become resistant to it. The tank has to be established though. Ich in a healthy tank is usually caused by temp. changes....for instance when a fish is transported and the temp.

• How do you pick fresh fish?

  The skin should be bright and shiny with close-fitting scales. Dry, dull flesh and loose scales are signs of age. The eyes should be clear and bulging; if the fish has sunken or cloudy eyes, look for a fresher specimen. Gills should be reddish and damp, not sticky.

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• What temperature do carp feed at?

  Common carp is active in feeding when the water temperature is over 18–20 oC. Though common carp tolerates high water temperature (around 28–30 oC) the optimum temperature of growing is between 20 and 25 oC.

• Do fish go deeper during a cold front?

  Doing the math, the 4-percent increase in pressure that a fish would experience with the passage of a major cold front equates to the same pressure change a fish would experience moving about 16 inches deeper in the water column, a fraction of the depth change bass commonly undertake in their daily movements.

• How long will oysters last on ice?

  One way to store the oysters is on a bed of ice. Lay the oysters with the deep side down on the ice and make sure the ice doesn't melt. Oysters stored this way will last about two days.

• Is the black thing in shrimp poop?

  Dealing with that little black string Sometimes when you buy raw shrimp you will notice a thin, black string down its back. Although removing that string is called deveining, it is actually not a vein (in the circulatory sense.) It is the shrimp's digestive tract, and its dark color means it is filled with grit.

• Can a catfish swallow a human?

  No, despite what you may have heard, there aren't. This is a myth, along with age-old claims that giant anacondas or piranhas eat men. ... In October 2008 another large catfish was caught in the Great Kali river, between India and Nepal, and it was claimed to have started eating swimmers.

• Can I feed my fish only bloodworms?

  What Fish Eat Bloodworms? Almost every type of fish, except strict herbivores, will eat bloodworms. Both freshwater and saltwater hobbyists use bloodworms as part of their fish's regular diet.

• Do you eat the skin on smoked trout?

  Smoked trout, unless canned, usually comes with the skin on and occasional bones. If you are feeding it to children, remove these inedible parts before serving.

• Can you eat salmon 2 days expired?

  After salmon is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the salmon will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.

• Can electric blue crayfish live with Oscars?

  I have a 6-7 inch Oscar alone in a 55 gallon tank, Could I add a electric blue lobster(crayfish) that is 3-5 inchs or would my oscar eat him? Oscars naturally eat crustaceans. Crayfish are one of the few live foods I will treat my oscars to. So in short, yes, your oscar would love him!

• What color are fish attracted to?

  So what color attracts fish the most? For almost all of our readers, your answer is going to be green. Since statistically you're more likely to fish in fresh water, and blue light in saltwater is more of a preference based on experience, across the board we're going to recommend a green underwater fishing light.

• Is it OK to have 2 filters in a fish tank?

  If your aquarium is large enough, it is completely fine to have multiple filters for your fish tank. There are even some instances where having multiple filters can be more beneficial than one large filter.

• What do I do if my fish jumps out of the tank?

  The first thing to do is get the fish back into some water, but in a safe environment. Simply dropping the fish back in to the tank is a bad idea. It will be vulnerable to the attentions of curious tank mates who will nip and nibble it. When you pick up the fish it may feel rigid.

• Do fish bones dissolve in stomach?

  If you've swallowed a fishbone and feel fine, you don't need to see a doctor. If the bone didn't scratch your throat on the way down, you shouldn't have any further problems. It will eventually be eliminated and removed from your body by the natural digestive process.

• Should you season fish before cooking?

  Seasoning the fish too soon before cooking. Seasoning the fish with salt and pepper before cooking is a must for great flavor, but just as important is when you season. When seasoned too soon before cooking, the salt will start to break down the proteins in the salmon and draw moisture out of the fish.

• Should fish be cold or room temperature before cooking?

  You cook it straight out of the fridge Putting a chilled (or worse, frozen) fillet in a frying pan can cook the fish unevenly. To keep it from drying out on the outside and staying cold on the inside, let it come to room temperature on the counter for 15 minutes before you cook it.

• How long does it take to cook frozen crawfish?

  Most frozen crawfish meat requires only 2 minutes of cooking time. Fresh crawfish usually requires 6 to 8 minutes of cooking, according to professional chef Alton Brown.

• Can you catch a dolphin while fishing?

  Anglers can also catch dolphin by fishing the edge, where the water goes from green to blue, for other species with live baits such as pilchards, herring and goggle-eyes.

• Should I salt fish before frying?

  4 Season fillets with salt and pepper just before you cook them—if you salt too early, the salt will draw moisture out of the flesh, making the skin soggy and leaving you with a tough, dry fillet.

• What's the difference between bluefin and yellowfin tuna?

  Bluefin tuna is the luxury tuna. It is deep red and most often prepared as high-end sashimi or seared. ... Yellowfin on the other hand is a lighter red and less fatty tuna than bluefin. It is known as Ahi and is the tuna that is used in more common affordable sushi restaurants and can be prepared many ways.