Are my crayfish mating or fighting?

Urine typically has an aggressive meaning for crayfish. Males release it when they battle each other, and so do females. During courtship, the difference is that males are drawn to female urine and they stop releasing their own.

FAQ

• What fish is Yakka?

  Yakka (Yellowtail) Where do I catch them? Yakkas are great little live bait fish. You will find them around standing structures – like wharves.

• Can you get food poisoning from frozen shrimp?

  Aug. 19, 2020 -- Check your freezer: Some packages of frozen shrimp sold nationwide are being recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella, the FDA says. ... While there are no reports of anyone getting sick from the shrimp, anyone who bought an affected bag should throw it away or return it for a refund.

• Where can I buy tiger prawns?

  Tiger prawns are large-bodied prawns that are native to the Indo-West Pacific Ocean but have established invasive populations in other areas, including in the Gulf of Mexico. Tiger prawns get their common name from the stripes that cover their shell.

• Are Circle Hooks good for carp?

  What is the Best Carp Fishing Hook? The best carp fishing hooks are #4 or #6 circle hooks. Some Europeans prefer #8 circle hooks for their smaller more indiscreet size.

• How do you store catfish in the fridge?

  Put the catfish in a disposable plastic bag. This will prevent contaminating other foods with leakage. Once the fresh catfish is purchased, immediately put it in a refrigerator that is 40 degrees F at most. The catfish should be cooked within 1 to 2 days or frozen at 0 degrees F.

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• Should I buy cooked or raw shrimp?

  Q: Is it better to buy raw shrimp or cooked shrimp? A: Generally, the flavor and texture of shrimp you cook yourself will be better, although many people like the precooked because it saves them time. ... It's just not going to be as good as raw shrimp you cooked yourself."

• How long can you leave a fish Ungutted?

  Ungutted fish that's lean can last up to 72 hours in the fridge, and fatty fish can last up to 48 hours. However, refrigerating an ungutted fish for more than 24 hours is not advisable.

• Can you add frozen prawns to sauce?

  Heat half the oil in a non-stick wok or large frying pan. Add the frozen chilli, ginger, garlic and prawns and stir-fry over a high heat for 5 minutes until the prawns are no longer frozen. ... Return the prawns to the pan, add the fish sauce, lime zest and juice, and frozen coriander.

• How much does it cost to make a seafood boil?

  What does a Shrimp Boil cost? Crawdad's! has Shrimp Boil options as low as $19.99 per person. However, pricing will vary, depending on the quantity ordered, as well as other event details....How much does seafood boil cost?

  Crawfish	$13.00	seasonal
  Snow Crab Legs	$18.00	seasonal
  Lobster	$30.00
  Shrimp	$13.00

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• Is smoked fish cancerous?

  It might. From a cancer risk perspective, the American Institute for Cancer Research considers smoked and cured fish in the same category as processed meats. Though other cancer research groups are less clear on whether eating smoked and cured fish carries the same risks as eating processed meats.

• How do I stop catching small carp?

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  1. Fish where there's no small fish.
  2. use big baits.
  3. use the baiting pyramid principal.
  4. stalk them.

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• How long does it take to boil medium size shrimp?

  About 2-3 minutes Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil over med/high heat. 2. Once water boils, add the peeled and deveined shrimp and simmer until pink, about 2-3 minutes depending on size of the shrimp. Drain and transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and let cool.

• Why is my fried fish mushy inside?

  It's not accurate, and the oil often isn't hot enough by the time you throw the meat in. ... Wrong – If you put too much in the pan, the oil's temperature will drastically drop. The fish will come out unevenly cooked and even mushy. The oil will seep into the food, which will dilute the flavor and make it unappealing.

• What is the best source of Omega 3?

  What foods provide omega-3s?

  • Fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines)
  • Nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts)
  • Plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil)

• What happens if you eat tuna straight from the can?

  It is completely cooked. So it's not bad to eat tuna from a can, and it's impossible to eat raw tuna from a can unless it's improperly canned, i.e. Not Cooked. If it IS improperly canned, you'll find tuna blood and it will probably smell bad and be rotten, so yes, in that case it would be bad to eat it.

• Does heat kill parasites in fish?

  Using Heat to Prevent Fish Parasites Another way to kill fish parasites is to cook the fish with high heat, since parasites have a hard time surviving in high temperatures and a cooking temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds, it is hot enough to kill most parasites that are found in sashimi.

• What kind of fish does long johns use?

  Alaskan Cod Long John Silver's uses Wild-caught Alaskan Cod.

• Can tuna be kept at room temp?

  A: Once your canned tuna has been opened it must be kept in a refrigerator if you did not eat all of it. ... As with any seafood products you must not leave your canned tuna for an extended time period at room temperature.

• How do you preserve fish with vinegar?

  Pack the cold fish in clean glass jars. Add a few whole spices, bay leaves, freshly sliced onions, and slices of lemon to every jar. Strain the vinegar solution and bring to a boil. Pour the vinegar solution into the jars until fish is covered.

• How often do catfish reproduce in a pond?

  Female catfish lay eggs once a year during the spawning season. The number can be up to 50,000 eggs at one time.

• Can a fish starve to death?

  Yes fish can die of starvation, but you can be gone a week or so, longer sometimes in a planted tank, because they will nibble on the greenery especially if they are omnivores, moss is good for that, like X-mas moss or Java moss.