Can a fish live without scales?

Technically, fish can survive their whole life without scales. However, they need to avoid threats in the water, like attacks from predators, bacterial infections, and sharp objects. Their scales help them to survive all these dangers underwater.

FAQ

• Can you use bottled water for fish?

  While chlorinated water is safe for drinking, it is dangerous for your fish and other aquarium life. Distilled bottled water brands can kill your fish. This is because pure distilled water can cause the salts in your fish's blood to diffuse out through osmosis resulting in neurological and other serious problems.

• How long do you smoke carp?

  Smoke the fish for at least 10 hours. The fish will need to reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees F and continue cooking at this temperature for at least 30 minutes before it's safe to eat.

• Do fish hide in rain?

  Often, during hot summer months, the amount of dissolved oxygen in a lake becomes low, making fish inactive. Rain will aerate the surface water and often has a cooling effect, both of which can activate fish. Disturbing the surface of a lake also impairs the ability of a fish to see you.

• Is Queen fish a good eating fish?

  Cooking Queenfish: The flesh is rather dry to eat. With their firm flesh and good flavour, queenfishes lend themselves to a wide range of cooking methods including grilling, poaching, shallow frying and baking. Queenfish can be baked whole, or the fillets pan-fried or poached.

• What country has the biggest oysters?

  The world's largest oyster is nearly 14 inches long and resides in Denmark, according to the folks at Guinness World Records. And it's still alive and growing, according to Christine Ditlefsen, the biologist at the Wadden Sea Centre whose world record was recently certified.

22 Related Question Answers Found:

• What is the GREY bit on fish?

  That gray area that we see on fillets is in fact an area of insulation for the fish. It tends to be a bit gamier because it is one of the first areas to receive nutrients. It is a fast twitch area similiar to dark meat in poultry. However.

• Can you feed an eel cooked shrimp?

  You shouldn't feed your eel cooked shrimp. It lacks all the nutrients that have been cooked out. Also, they need krill, silversides, claims, muscles, squid, and crab (as a treat).

• How do you know you have salmonella poisoning?

  Salmonella infection can be detected by testing a sample of your stool. However, most people have recovered from their symptoms by the time the test results return. If your doctor suspects that you have a salmonella infection in your bloodstream, he or she may suggest testing a sample of your blood for the bacteria.

• How big is a fully grown cherry shrimp?

  Full-grown shrimp reach about 4 centimetres (1.6 in) long. They prefer clean water, with a pH of 6.5-8, and a temperature of 14–29 °C (57–84 °F) They are most comfortable at 22 °C (72 °F).

• Should catfish be pink when cooked?

  Should Catfish be pink when cooked? Fresh catfish meat is white to off-white, sometimes pinkish, with noticeable translucency and iridescence. Cooked meat is opaque and white. Don't buy it if it is reddish or slightly yellow.

• Do you rinse frozen cooked shrimp?

  Rinse the shrimp under cold water to remove ice crystals. Place the frozen shrimp in a colander and rinse under cool running water for about 1 minute — you want to remove any ice crystals and separate any shrimp that are frozen together. Shake the colander to remove as much excess water as possible.

• How many prawns is 500 grams?

  They may be sold in the shell, or peeled (peeled prawns are referred to as prawn meat). As a general guide, 1kg of prawns in the shell provides about 24 medium to large prawns, which equals about 500g of peeled prawn meat.

• Can you eat leftover seared tuna?

  Temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit and below halt bacterial growth, meaning that the seared ahi remains safe to eat indefinitely. Safety aside, stored in heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer bags, the quality begins to deteriorate within just a few months.

• Should you kill grass carp?

  Grass carp are typically introduced into lakes and ponds as a control on unwanted aquatic weeds, which in some cases will choke a lake to death, literally. They are effective in some cases (not all) and less toxic than most chemical control methods.

• Why is fish bladder in wine?

  Isinglass, the same kinds of fish bladders that used to make Guinness a no-go for vegans, is used in white wines to remove particulate matter and make them extremely clear.

• Is it safe to reuse fish fry batter?

  Yes, it is OK to reuse fry oil. ... ① Once you've finished frying, let the oil cool. When it's reached a safe temperature, use a utensil to remove any large pieces of batter that might be left over.

• Is branzino a clean fish?

  Seafood-industry expert Louis Rozzo recommends this mild, finely textured fish as a safe and healthy seafood choice. Branzino is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and the antioxidant selenium.

• Is Spanish mackerel safe during pregnancy?

  Smaller oily fish, such are sardines, anchovies and mackerel are 'safe' and it's recommended they're consumed 2 -3 times a week.

• What is the best wood to use to smoke salmon?

  Alder is the traditional wood used in the Pacific Northwest for smoking salmon, and I generally use hickory, but apple, oak, maple, and pecan are other good options. Mesquite burns too hot and fast for this low smoking. Whichever kind you decide on, you'll need about eight cups of chips.

• Is fish good for belly fat?

  What are the benefits? Salmon belly is higher in fat and, like most animal products, this is where a huge amount of the natural flavour comes from. Remember: there are good fats and bad fats, and the fat in oily fish is very good for us when eaten in moderation.

• What part of the oyster mushroom is edible?

  Remove the Stems The stems of large portabellas, while technically edible, can be woody and fibrous and are usually discarded (or used to flavor stock).

• Is it okay to defrost salmon in warm water?

  Ice-cold water won't defrost the fish quickly enough but warm or hot water will mess with the fish's texture (you got that message about avoid drastic changes in temperature, right?). ... But change it out every 20 or 30 minutes until the fish is fully thawed, just to make sure the water stays cool.

• What is the fine for fishing without a license in Ontario?

  Fishing without a license - $200, up from $100. Failing to wear proper hunting clothing - $300, up from $100.

• Why do shrimps turn pink when cooked?

  In lobsters, crab, and shrimp, however, a pigment called "astaxanthin" lies hidden, camouflaged by a protein covering. ... Because these protein chains are not heat-stable, their protein wrapping uncoils as soon as crustaceans are put in boiling water. Voila! Red-orange astaxanthin molecules are released.

• How long until fish goes bad?

  When you buy a whole fish, less of the area that you're planning to eat is exposed to oxygen. This means it will keep a little longer. They estimate a whole fish will last a maximum of three days, while fillets will last closer to two days.

• Do squid change color?

  Squids, octopuses, and cuttlefishes are among the few animals in the world that can change the color of their skin in the blink of an eye. ... Many thousands of color-changing cells called chromatophores just below the surface of the skin are responsible for these remarkable transformations.

• Does fish fertilizer attract pests?

  It can, however, chase some critters from your garden. "The odor of a natural fish product, no matter how faint, may attract some animals and deter others," Sumi said. ... However, cats and raccoons, both of which eat meat and seafood, may find the smell attractive.