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Are zebra mussels good for anything?

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The dreaded zebra mussel — an invasive species — is killing off native species in lakes and rivers all over the country. But in Lake Ontario, it turns out the zebra mussel has had a positive impact for salmon fishermen. It's producing fatter, faster-growing salmon.

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  • Can a pictus catfish live in a 10 gallon tank?

    Pictus catfish do not grow very large, but they are shoaling fish and should be kept in small groups of half a dozen or so. A ten-gallon tank is too small. I would not keep them in anything smaller than a 55-gallon tank. You could have small school or cory catfish in a 10-gallon tank, though.

  • How long after catching a fish can you eat it?

    What's the best way to keep fish fresh after catching? Ideally, you'll want to bleed and gut fresh fish immediately after catching them, and then keep them on ice until you cook them on the same or the next day. Raw fish should only be kept in the fridge for 1 or 2 days before eating it.

  • Which country eats the most shell fish?

    The study, written up in October's National Geographic magazine, found that China's enormous population gives it the world's biggest "seafood print" - 694 million metric tonnes of the sea's resources consumed each year.

  • Can you swallow a fish bone without knowing?

    Because these bones look dangerous and can indeed cause injury, it's natural for someone who accidentally swallows one to wonder if they should seek medical attention. Before you panic, know that swallowing a fishbone rarely causes problems and in the majority of cases does not require any special actions.

  • Can you season fish after cooking?

    You can season and add toppings to fish, so that no matter how you cook it, it will taste delicious. However, if you are sticking with a very simple preparation of just salt, pepper, lemon, and a sprinkling of herbs, pan-frying in butter produces the very best flavor and texture.

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  • Does freezing fish kill parasites?

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  • What are the healthiest fish sticks to eat?

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  • What mushroom grows the fastest?

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    7 days Once opened, oysters will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge, but be aware: they will absorb any strong flavours (for example rock melon and onion tend to taint the flavour, no matter how well packed your oysters are). When buying live oysters, make sure the shells are firmly closed.

  • Where do herring lay their eggs?

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  • Should you kill Rudd fish?

    Adult Rudds are usually responsible for the destruction of vegetation that other fish use as their habitat. Some people have used Rudds as baitfish. It's illegal to keep or buy Rudd. Anglers are often instructed that if they do keep a Rudd, it's best to kill it.

  • How do clams die?

    Temperature matters. Shock kills clams. Put clams living in 75°F water into the fridge and they will not be happy — and open-shelled clams will die.

  • How much is Zatarain's crab boil per pound crawfish?

    Directions: One bag of crab boil is sufficient for 4 pounds of shrimp, 4 pounds of crawfish or 1 dozen crabs. To a large cooking container add 3 quarts of water, 4 Tbsp.

  • Is that really poop in shrimp?

    The dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp isn't really a vein. It's an intestinal track, brown or blackish in color, and is the body waste, aka poop. It is also a filter for sand or grit.

  • Are squids smarter than dogs?

    The modern cephalopods, a group including octopus, cuttlefish and squid, have famously complex brains, approaching that of a dog and surpassing mice and rats, at least in neuronal number, said neurobiologist Wen-Sung Chung of the University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) in Australia.

  • Can you eat fish out of the Ohio River?

    While you can eat fish from the Ohio River, the ORFA and Ohio EPA both recommend you don't do it more than once a month for most species. The amount drops for children and women of child-bearing age. So, if you're worried about pollutants in the fish caught from a contaminated river, you're RIGHT.

  • How long are oysters good after shucking?

    10-14 day Shelf Life How long do your shucked oysters last? Shucked oysters will have a good-through date. If they go past this date, you'll want to discard them. Shucked oysters typically have a 10-14 day refrigerated shelf life upon receipt.

  • What is the effect thawing fish for a long period of time?

    If the temperature is too cold, thawing will take too long, but if temperatures are too warm, quality will be lost through spoilage. 4. If possible remove the outer layers of product as they start to thaw & place in chilled storage.

  • What should the internal temperature of smoked tuna be?

    140 degrees Set the tuna steaks directly on the grates and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees, approximately 1 ½ hours.

  • Is it worth saving fish for CJ?

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  • Can old frozen fish make you sick?

    First, it is important to know that frozen fish doesn't "go bad"—that is, it won't make you sick if it's been in the freezer too long.

  • At what temp should you smoke fish?

    Between 175 and 200 degrees Preheat your smoker and add your wood chips (not recommended to soak them first). You want your smoker between 175 and 200 degrees, and your fish will probably smoke for approximately three hours. For fillets, place fish skin side up for smoking. For other cuts, smoke skin side down and flip over as needed.

  • What pound test should I use for salmon?

    What pound test line should I use?

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    60-100 lbMono/BraidSalmon/Rockfish/ Halibut/Lingcod

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    So for 15 people, two 30–40 sacks, for two batches of crawfish, this would also include about 20 lbs in total of various add ins, like onions, garlic, sausages potatoes, frozen corn, lemons and a even pineapple. don't be horrified, its not it's for a pizza.

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