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Can a fish survive without an eye?

Asked: Brady Mathews, Last Updated:

A fish in the wild could never survive without eyes because it couldn't see predators approaching or find food. In a tank, however, they can live without being able to see.

FAQ

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    That white stuff oozing out of your salmon as it cooks is just coagulated protein, and it's perfectly safe to eat. According to America's Test Kitchen, as salmon cooks, its muscle fibers contract, causing it to wring out the fish's internal protein, or albumin. ... (As a bonus, this step preseasons the fish for you.)

  • What can make catfish grow faster?

    Grow catfish faster

    • purchase juvenile fish.
    • make sure they are the shooters.
    • avoid over stocking.
    • verify the source of the water.
    • include an inlet and outlet.
    • buy quality feed high protein.
    • use live bate.
    • buy soy rich feed.

  • How much does Dave from Wicked Tuna make?

    Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com is said to make the next most at $83,000. Another way of looking at their wealth is by looking at some of the crew's reported net worth.

  • Can I eat raw salmon after 2 days?

    Salmon and other fish and seafood do not keep for very long — at most, fresh, raw salmon will last two days in your refrigerator. To be safe, if you buy fresh salmon, plan to cook it the same night. Frozen fish should be thawed and cooked the same day.

  • Can you catch carp at night?

    Unlike bass and trout, which are more sight-oriented, carp don't need to see their food to find it. ... Conversely, winter time is likely to be the worst time for night fishing because carp will be most active during the day and they will be tightly packed up into deep wintering holes often too far from shore to reach.

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  • What if I ate raw egg while pregnant?

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