Can a pistol shrimp kill?

Pistol shrimp are aptly named. Despite their small, unassuming presence, they carry with them an impressive weapon that can discharge powerful underwater 'bullets' capable of stunning or even killing prey.

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• Can you use a catfish rod for saltwater fishing?

  Yes, but select the ones which imitate baitfish. I've used some of my larger tied streamer flies for striped bass and blue fish in saltwater. I'm certain lures would work also.

• What do clown fish sleep in?

  Like humans and other kinds of fish, clownfish do sleep. The typical behavior they present is lying motionlessly at the bottom or inside anemones. The ideal time for them to do so is at night.

• Do fish bite when its windy?

  The wind direction doesn't cause fish to bite, but the reason behind the wind direction often does. For example, an east wind usually blows after a big cold front. ... A bit of chop on the water reduces the visibility underwater, so fish can't readily see the flaws in your bait.

• What helps fish breathe?

  Fish breathe with their gills, and they need a constant supply of oxygen. Gills sit under the operculum. This is called the gill slit.

• Do dolphins ruin fishing?

  Fishermen, however, are not as crazy about the aquatic mammals. ... Common complaints from local fishermen include the dolphins ruining their fishing spots, eating fish off their hooks and making it nearly impossible for them to catch fish.

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• How long before cooking should I Season fish?

  Fish and Seafood Marinating Times

  Item	Type	Marinating Time
  Firm Fish	Steaks)	1 to 2 hours
  Firm Fish	Fillets	30 minutes to 1 hour
  Flaky Fish	Fillets	30 minutes
  Shrimp	Large (Prawns	30 minutes to 45 minutes

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• Can you taste if fish is bad?

  To tell if fish has gone bad, touch your raw fish to see if it's slimy, which happens when fish starts to spoil. If the fish smells pungent, fishy, or ammonia-like, it is probably bad. ... Fresh salmon should have a very mild scent.

• How long does it take a flathead catfish to reach 30 pounds?

  However, adults can reach three to four feet in length and weigh over 100 pounds well on another day, becoming a record. Flatheads put on 2-5 pounds a year between 3 and 8 years old. Monster cats grow upward of 10 pounds a year. In some southern rivers and reservoirs, cats have grown as much as 30 pounds in 10 years.

• Are oyster shells good for your garden?

  Using Oyster Shells in the Garden Mulching with oyster shells also improves soil health while adding a professional, well-manicured appearance. The addition of oyster shell mulch improves chemical balance in the soil, adds many nutrients, and improves water penetration.

• Can you just eat a can of tuna?

  Skipjack and canned light tuna, which are relatively low in mercury, can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. However, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are high in mercury and should be limited or avoided.

• What makes fish happy in a tank?

  Re-create A Natural Environment Recreating the natural habitat of the fish is one way of making it happy. Fish can be from salt or fresh water. For a freshwater fish, pebbles are added to the aquarium and some water movement introduced to create the feeling of a river.

• What fish is similar to whiting?

  From memory I think whiting is a firm textured fish, the same as blue cod, so that would be a suitable substitute. Red cod, aka Akaroa cod, tends to fall apart when cooked so it depends on the recipe as to whether that would be suitable.

• What do you eat with fried clams?

  Fried clams almost have to be eaten with lemon wedges, potato salad, other fried things, maybe a lobster roll, and either beer or, if you feel all fancy, some white wine, maybe even Champagne.

• Are Manila clams real?

  Manila clams (Venerupis philippinarum) are hard shell clams that resemble littlenecks, but should never be mistaken as the same thing. They were accidentally introduced to Washington in oyster seed shipments from Japan and have thrived in Pacific Northwest waters since.

• How can you tell if smoked mackerel is off?

  Smell for a pungent fishy aroma. All fish—raw or cooked—smells like fish. However, refrigerated fish that has started to go bad will have an increasingly fishy smell. If given enough time, this potent fish smell will develop into the putrid smell of rotting meat.

• Is it okay to freeze smoked fish?

  Smoked fish should be stored in refrigeration. Smoked fish can be frozen, but we do not recommend it as it degrades in quality significantly in the freezer. ... Only freeze smoked fish that has not been previously cut into and has not expired. Place the piece of fish inside a freezable zip-lock bag.

• Are Frozen bloodworms good for fish?

  If you're looking for a larger container of freeze dried bloodworms, then this 1.75oz tub is great. It has over 50% crude protein, and makes a great treat for your fish.

• Are Catfish good for small ponds?

  Catfish are well suited for pond life. They have little effect on the predator-prey relationship in freshwater environments compared to predators like bass or prey like bluegills. Plus, they make for good fishing.

• Do sprats taste like anchovies?

  Sprat is the name applied to several species of small, oily fishes belonging to the herring family. ... The name "anchovy" refers to the flavoring rather than the fish. Genuine anchovies are not related to sprats but the result after adding spices and storing are similar.

• Can cherry shrimp live in 78 degrees?

  Cherry shrimp are very adaptable to temperature. The breed/grow slower in colder temperature but they also live longer. In warmer temps they breed more often, but they have shorter lifespans. You're fine keeping them anywhere from low 60's to high 70's.

• Can you refrigerate fish after thawing?

  Any raw or cooked food that has been thawed can be refrozen as long as it was thawed properly — in the refrigerator, not on the counter — and hasn't spoiled. That includes raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood, Ms. ... You should not put it back in the fridge or refreeze it.

• Where is Wild Keta Salmon from?

  Alaska salmon Keta is one of the best values in wild Alaska salmon and its mild character keeps it approachable to consumers who are a tad shy of full-flavored seafood. All of our fish is harvested in Alaska – some of it gets frozen and then shipped over to China where it's portioned and packed.

• How can phytoplankton be controlled?

  Some animals help limit or reduce phytoplankton populations by feeding on them. Filter-feeding oysters, scallops and sponges consume phytoplankton as they circulate seawater through their bodies, while microscopic crustaceans like copepods graze on phytoplankton in the water column.

• How does the black tiger shrimp spread?

  Experts believe the current crop of Black tiger shrimp could have been brought to our waters by vessels passing through the Gulf of Mexico releasing their ballast.

• Can you dry age tuna?

  The interior remains its ruby red lusciousness, but the flavor is amplified by the dry age. This is tuna at its fundamentally most tuna. Dry aging concentrates the large fish, as well as the red meat-esque qualities that already make it so appealing to steak eaters. Dry aging it makes sense, actually.

• How do you preserve salmon for a year?

  Place a dish or water-filled zip-top bag on top of the salmon. Cure at 40-50F for 24 hours (fridge is fine for this, but if the weather's cool enough, I put it in a protected area outside), then turn the fish skin-side-up, replace the weight, and cure for another 24 hours.

• What does ribbon fish eat?

  They feed primarily on small fish and shrimp. These fish are found throughout Gulf waters. The Atlantic cutlassfish is found in the Atlantic, Indian and western Pacific Oceans.