Are saltwater clams hard to keep?

No, most clams aren't hard to keep if you have the right lighting and calcium. One thing that may surprise you is that clams are also very good at filtering nitrates out of the system, or so I've read. It's perfectly normal for the clam to retract its mantle when a fish swims by, if that's what you're wondering.

FAQ

• Will Kuhli loaches eat shrimp babies?

  Yes they will eat shrimp.

• Do fish change color when they are sick?

  The fish are not sick; they are just changing color. There is a form of finrot that blackens the finnage of fish — this is the dead tissue. But if the problem really was bacterial infection your fish would be long dead. ... Keep them in bright light and they will develop a nice rich velvety black color.

• How fast can a squid travel?

  A study based on photographs of flying squid in the Pacific Ocean estimates that they can reach a speed of up to 11.2 metres per second, which is significantly faster than the 10.31 metres per second that Bolt averaged in the 100 metre final at the London Olympics.

• Can tilapia survive in tap water?

  Tilapia are freshwater fish and have been grown successfully in conditioned tap water.

• Do fish bite when it's 50 degrees?

  The little ones have toned down their eating at 50 degrees, but the big ones still need to chomp. This makes cold 50 degree water the best time of year to catch bigger fish. Fishing in colder water you will find you won't catch as many bass, but often the quality size of the bass is better.

• Is it OK to eat canned salmon every day?

  As an added bonus, canned salmon is easy to digest, and doesn't need refrigeration before it's opened. Its long shelf life also means it can sit in your cupboard for up to five years. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration notes that you can safely consume two to three servings of salmon every week.

• How often do giant clams reproduce?

  Not a bad way to spend a 100-year lifespan! Giant clams are hermaphrodites, but they do not reproduce asexually.

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• Is canned mackerel high in mercury?

  Mackerel is a big, oily fish, similar to tuna, but it has lower levels or mercury and is less at risk of overfishing. It's high in both omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and a good source of protein, and has been found to lower blood pressure in men.

• Do barbel fish eat?

  The barbel's natural diet is mainly made up of crustaceans, insect larvae and molluscs, which they unearth from the riverbed. They are carnivorous and are known to feed on minnows, frogs, crayfish, fish fry and snails.

• What water do cherry shrimp need?

  Red Cherry Shrimp reach about 4 cm (1.6 inches). They prefer clean water with a ph of 6.5-8.0, and a rough temperature of 14-30 degrees C (57-86), most comfortable at a moderate room temperature of about 72 degrees. They are omnivores and typically live 1-2 years under ideal conditions.

• Do fish farms make money?

  Fish farming is very profitable. As in other types of agriculture, the level of profit is seldom excessive. Fish farming is a good retirement activity. Running a fish farm requires hard physical work and can be stressful.

• What kind of fish is arbys fish sandwich?

  Alaskan Pollock sandwich Arby's Crispy Fish Sandwich The wild-caught Alaskan Pollock sandwich from Arby's is described as being "crispy-fried to golden-brown perfection." So you already know anything that is breaded and fried up is going to be trouble. This sandwich is proof, as it contains more than 900 milligrams of sodium.

• How do you take care of tilapia fish?

  Select a site where water is accessible throughout the year. It should be well exposed to sunlight, which hastens the growth and multiplication of small aquatic plants called algae (“lumot”), which serve as food for the tilapia. More important, it should not be flooded during rainy season.

• Are you supposed to wash canned tuna?

  When making cold tuna salad, I will drain it and rinse the tuna off, and squeeze between two strainers to make sure I get out as much liquid as possible before making the salad. When making something like a tuna casserole, I drain it, but leave it unpressed to add some flavor to the meal.

• Does anyone eat fermented fish?

  Fermented fish is not really so strange. The ancient Greeks and Romans made a famous sauce from fermented fish and Worcestershire Sauce also has a fermented fish ingredient. It is usually opened outside! When opened, surströmming releases a strong and sometimes overwhelming odour, so it is usually eaten outside.

• Why do catfish go to the surface?

  A catfish will come to the surface when there is food up there. You'll also find a catfish on the surface when there isn't adequate dissolved oxygen in the water. Cats will come to the surface to gulp oxygen. A catfish will also come to the water surface during the spawning season.

• How much does yellowfin tuna sell per pound?

  The fish usually sells for up to $40 per pound, though the price can fluctuate to more than $200 per pound.

• Can dogs get sick from bad fish?

  Domestic dogs that are infected by eating fish can become deathly ill very quickly, but often the dogs don't show clinical signs of being sick for 5-14 days (sometimes as long as 30 days). The sickness can be very generalized with the dog only showing lethargy.

• What was up with the fish in Fargo?

  While it was later revealed to be the act of a tornado that pulled the fish right out of the water, at the time it appeared to be the last in a long line of "signs from God" for grocery store king Stavros Milos (Oliver Platt), all of which had been secretly manufactured by Malvo until this point.

• Can Spanish mackerel make you sick?

  avoid eating large warm water fish such as Spanish Mackerel (in accordance with NSW industry experts) as ciguatera fish poisoning occurs more frequently when larger fish are eaten. Cases of poisoning from Spanish Mackerel caught in NSW waters have generally been linked to fish over 10kgs.

• What is the yellow stuff in shrimp head?

  Generally speaking, if you open the shrimp head, you will find that there are yellow and black things in it. The yellow color belongs to the ovary of the shrimp, which contains more fat and cholesterol.

• How common is worms in fish?

  "If you're filleting a dozen fish in any given day, you're going to probably see worms in twenty per cent of them—if not more," said Best. Parasitic roundworms, or nematodes, are so common that fish processors just cut out the infested bits and use the rest of the fish.

• What happens if a dog eats shrimp?

  Shrimp and other shellfish can cause GI upset like vomiting, gas, and diarrhea in dogs that are especially sensitive. If your dog ate shrimp and had a bad reaction, eliminate the food from your dog's diet to see if the symptoms clear up. A reaction every time your dog eats shrimp can mean an allergy or intolerance.

• Can trout live in small ponds?

  The most popular reasons trout are added to ponds are: ... Small trout can be added to bass ponds in fall while the water is still warm enough for the bass to be active and cold enough for the trout to live. They then serve as an outstanding food source for pond owners looking to grow big bass.