Can a puffer fish burst?

The puffer would drain if it was filled with water , it would deflate or pop if it was filled with air. When they are threatened they suck water in through their mouths. So they fill with water not air.

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• How did the red swamp crayfish get here?

  Where did it come from? The red swamp crayfish is native to the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River drainage. It was probably introduced through aquaculture because it is a popular food worldwide.

• What is the clownfish order?

  Perch-like fishes Clownfish/Order

• Is fish roe cruel?

  No matter the color, no matter the fish: Caviar isn't fancy. It's a product of unsustainable practices. ... For caviar, some fish—who feel pain and fear as all animals do—are sometimes cut open while they're still alive so that their eggs can be ripped from their ovaries.

• Do I have to cook canned mackerel?

  Mackerel should always be prepped in the same way before cooking with it. Open the tin and drain the water or oil. ... The answer to your question is - yes - you can safely eat mackerel in brine straight out of the can. But - maybe you might want to taste it and see if it is too salty for your taste.

• Why is the flamboyant cuttlefish barely able to swim?

  The flamboyant cuttlefish spends actually most of its time walking on the sea floor and is barely able to swim due to a tiny cuttlebone (internal shell filled with gas) that prevent him from floating for very long.

• What temperature is rare for salmon?

  Just like all meats, the texture of salmon flesh alters as a direct result of the temperature is it raised to. At 110°F and below your salmon flesh is essentially raw. Translucent and deep orange or red, it has the soft, fleshy texture of good sashimi. At 110 to 125°F your salmon is medium rare.

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• What temp is smoked fish done?

  160°F Smoking and cooking A typical fish-smoking cycle (see Figure 1) should bring the fish to over 160°F internal temperature within 6 to 8 hours (internal—not oven—temperature). If your smokehouse cannot provide 200 to 225°F oven tem- peratures, you'll have to cook the final product in your kitchen oven.

• Are smoked clams healthy?

  Clams are a very nutritious whole food with a host of health benefits. They are a lean source of protein; are rich in minerals, vitamins, and Omega- 3 fatty acids; they promote sexual health; and have been found to possess cancer-preventing properties.

• Is smelt and capelin the same thing?

  Capelin are small, slender fish that closely resemble smelt. They have a pointed snout with a slightly protruding lower jaw, a large dorsal fin and a small adipose fin behind it. They are silvery under their lateral line and green or olive-green above it, and their underside is silvery-white.

• Can a jellyfish eat a human?

  Jellyfish have tiny stinging cells in their tentacles to stun or paralyze their prey before they eat them. Inside their bell-shaped body is an opening that is its mouth. They eat and discard waste from this opening. ... But jellyfish don't purposely attack humans.

• How many basic steps are there in smoking fish?

  Today there are two main methods of smoking fish: the traditional method and the mechanical method. The traditional method involves the fish being suspended in smokehouses over slowly smouldering wood shavings. The fish are left overnight to be naturally infused with smoke.

• How many days catla fish grow?

  Normally, the grow-out period is one year, during which it grows to about 1.0 kg. In the Koleru lake area of Andhra Pradesh, the centre of commercial carp farming activity in India with a production water area of over 100 000 ha, the grow-out period extends up to 18 months.

• Does cod have mercury?

  Cod, like most types of fish, contains mercury. ... It may be worth limiting the consumption of large fish, such as swordfish, tilefish, and king mackerel. It is important to note that albacore tuna has significantly more mercury than canned light tuna. However, cod does not contain high amounts of mercury.

• What happens if my dog ate cooked salmon?

  Do not ever give your dog raw or undercooked salmon. It can contain the Neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite, which causes salmon poisoning disease. This disease can be fatal. ... However, well-cooked, boneless salmon is definitely on the list of people food approved for dogs.

• How good is king mackerel?

  Kingfish produce large and thick fillets and they tend to be oily, so they are an outstanding choice for long and careful low-temperature smoking. Seasoned well, and smoked so they're not dry over orange, lemon, hickory or oak wood, king mackerel are delicious. Kings also are good coming off a grill.

• Do fish bite better before or after a front?

  And as fronts pass through the changes in barometric pressure can also have an effect; with many species feeding increases immediately before a cold front, but slows during and after a storm or front hits. Fishing after a front pushes through is then sometimes poor, and continues to be poor for a day or two.

• Is fish good for dogs with upset stomach?

  Fish (especially white fish) is quite digestible, and many dogs love it, which can give a dog who's off her feed enticement to eat. Sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, and they're quite mild on the dog's stomach.

• Should you Drain tuna oil?

  Canned tuna is safe to eat straight out of the can. However, you can choose to drain it first to reduce the amount of calories (for oil-packed tuna) or sodium (for brined tuna) per serving.

• Can you eat oysters that are green?

  In case you are concerned about taste, it's safe to eat the green stuff in the oysters and it will be tasty (you might even start praying for oysters with green stuff inside them). ... In addition, the oysters are contaminated if it has a pink, grey, black, or brown color.

• Can I use supermarket salmon for sushi?

  Yes, you can eat salmon raw from high-quality grocery stores if it's been previously frozen. “Sushi grade” doesn't have a legal definition. It's simply up to the grocery store to say if something is safe to eat raw. But salmon can contain parasites, so buying previously frozen ensures any parasites are killed.

• Can you crappie fish with a baitcaster?

  It can be done, but a spinning reel will do it better (and cheaper.) Look at the bass pros, for example. They love their baitcasters, but they pick up a spinning rod if they want to throw finesse baits. I use a baitcaster for vertical jigging especially when fishing standing timber.

• Can I drink lemon after eating shrimp?

  Prawns and Shrimps have a compound called Arsenic Pentoxide. When this combination combines with Vitamin C which is present in lemon juice then a new compound called Arsenic Trioxide is formed which can lead to certain stomach ailments. Hence, some people avoid this combination.

• What do people use fish bladders for?

  The swim bladder, gas bladder, fish maw, or air bladder is an internal gas-filled organ that contributes to the ability of many bony fish (but not cartilaginous fish) to control their buoyancy, and thus to stay at their current water depth without having to waste energy in swimming.

• How can I dry my fish faster?

  After cleaning the fish, you lay them in a dry basket and cover them with salt. Use about one-third of the weight of the fish in salt. Cover the basket and let it sit for 9-10 days. The salt will draw all of the moisture out of the fish, and starve bacteria so they won't be able to grow.

• Why is farm raised fish bad?

  Farmed fish can be slightly higher in omega-3 fatty acids, presumably due to the farms' fortified feed. Contaminants: Some studies have shown how farm-raised varieties can be higher in contaminants. Additionally, farm-raised fish tend to have a higher instance of disease due to farming conditions.

• How long does it take to dry fish?

  Generally, it may take up to 10 hours for fish to dry. Many factors may influence how long or how fast your fish dries, such as how humid it is where you are, thickness of strips and the amount of fish in the dehydrator. Your best bet is to check on your fish as it dries and test it.

• Do fish like water movement?

  Last, but certainly not least, water movement is important to many species of fish. In fact, some fish require a current for optimal health, especially schooling fish. However, the converse is true for other fish species. Bettas, for instance, prefer calm water with little movement.

• Are chum salmon good to eat?

  Chum Salmon When caught at sea or outside of river mouths, where they often co-mingle with hoards of pink salmon, chums are bright, fresh and–when taken home to eat–perfectly delicious. Some sources suggest cooking chum salmon with a sauce to help moisten the flesh, which is dry compared to that of Chinook or Coho.

• Do cuttlefish have enemies?

  Cuttlefish eat small molluscs, crabs, shrimp, fish, octopus, worms, and other cuttlefish. Their predators include dolphins, sharks, fish, seals, seabirds, and other cuttlefish. ... Cuttlefish also have one of the largest brain-to-body size ratios of all invertebrates.