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Are there different grades of shrimp?

Asked: Julien Gendreau, Last Updated:

Grading. Shrimp are graded according to their count per weight. HOSO shrimps are graded in units per kilogram (30/40, 40/50, 50/60, etc. ... The remaining presentations are graded in units per pound (U15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/35, 36/40, 41/50, etc.

FAQ

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    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.

  • Is it bad if clams are open?

    The primary indicator as to whether or not clams are good is if they are open or closed. Clams should be slightly open, and if you tap on them, the shells should close rather quickly. ... If the clams float in the water, they are dead, according to The Week. Again, throw them away and do not eat them.

  • Is tinned mackerel healthy?

    Low cost: Canned sardines, herring and mackerel are amongst the least expensive fish on the market. ... Good for you: Sardines, herring and mackerel are a source of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein, vitamin D (and also calcium when the bones are eaten).

  • How many eggs do crayfish lay at a time?

    Some time after mating the female lays about 200 eggs, which she carries in a mass under her tail. After several weeks the eggs hatch, and a hoard of minute, perfectly formed, ravenous baby crayfish emerge.

  • How many crayfish can you have in a 55 gallon tank?

    I would say 5-10 crayfish would be fine in a 55 gallon tank as long as there are no other fish in the tank. They will climb on any structure in the tank, but they cannot crawl out as long as there is nothing sticking out of the top of the tank (plants, branches, ect...)

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