Can Cory catfish eat dead fish?

Their main food is bottom-dwelling insects and insect larvae and various worms, as well as some vegetable matter. Although no corys are piscivorous, they will eat flesh from dead fishes.

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• What is the world record king fish?

  93 pounds The current world record, according to the International Game Fish Assn., stands at 93 pounds. That fish was caught off San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1999.

• Can you suddenly develop an allergy to shrimp?

  Shellfish allergy can occur any time in life. Adults and young adults may suddenly develop a shellfish allergy; it can appear at any age. They may never have had an allergic reaction to shellfish or seafood before, and suddenly have a severe reaction to shellfish.

• What is the white stuff when you cook fish?

  That white slimy stuff is called albumin, and it's actually just a harmless (albeit pretty gross-looking) protein that solidifies as salmon cooks.

• How do you cook dried salt fish?

  If it tastes very salty, add the fish to a pot and pour in hot water to cover the fish. Set it on high heat and bring it to a boil. Let the salt fish boil for 20 minutes; drain, and when cool enough to handle, your fish is ready for you to use in any recipe calling for that type of fish.

• Is Mrigal a cold water fish?

  Mrigal is eurythermal, appearing to tolerate a minimum temperature of 14 ºC. In culture, the species normally attains 600-700 g in the first year, depending on stocking density and management practices. ... Mrigal is a highly fecund fish. Fecundity increases with age, and normally ranges from 100 000-150 000 eggs/kg BW.

• How long do hard clams live?

  Like oysters, mussels, and scallops they are bivalve mollusks, and have a hinged shell. Clams have slow growth rates and can live 12-20 years on average, and up to 40 years.

• Can black neon tetras live with shrimp?

  It is safe with other peaceful, small fish. Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but adult the Black Neon Tetra may eat small dwarf shrimp and their fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. The Black Neon Tetra must be kept in schools of 6 or more.

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• Is freeze dried food good for fish?

  Frozen & Freeze-Dried Fish Foods The usual advice to feed a variety of foods will make up for deficiencies in any one of them. Freeze-dried foods are much more convenient, but frozen versions sometimes seem to have more fish appeal. ... Never use foods that have thawed and refrozen, as they can kill your fish.

• How long do chub fish live?

  25 years It can take 6-10 years for the chub to reach a pound in weight and a specimen of five pounds may be twenty or more years old. Chub can live for 25 years, and probably nearer 30 and unlike most coarse fish they will continue to grow in length for almost all of their lives.

• How do you kill pearls without killing oysters?

  Put a plug into the clam to keep it open. Like the grafting process, extracting the pearl without killing the oyster requires putting in a plug to hold the shell apart. Cut the oyster and use tweezers to remove the pearl. Remove the plug and allow the oyster time to recover before grafting with the oyster again.

• How much tuna can I have pregnant?

  Now -- after much controversy over leaving tuna off that list -- an FDA advisory panel is recommending pregnant women eat no more than two 6-ounce cans of tuna a week, if that's the only fish they eat.

• Can fish be pink in middle?

  Points to remember when cooking fish So, you can cook whole fish to preference or pink in the middle, as long as the outside is fully cooked. Products made from minced fish, such as fish cakes, must be cooked thoroughly to make them safe to eat. This is because they can contain harmful bacteria throughout.

• Are shrimp still good with white spots?

  If your shrimp is opaque or it has any spots of white discoloration, then it could have been freezer burnt. Other signs can include a hard or tough appearance, single spots that have become dry or discolored, or an uneven coloring across the shrimp.

• Why would shrimp die if there was no sunlight?

  This chemistry is affected by algae and microorganism growth. If you allow more than this amount of algae to grow you will raise the pH of the water. This higher pH will kill the shrimp. If you are not providing enough light you can also harm the system.

• Can you pressurize a fish tank?

  Theoretically you can pressurize a sealed tank, and can bring something up from the bottom of the ocean, but you would never be able to do good water changes because you would need water from the bottom of the ocean, to make sure they were happy.

• Can you cure salmon too long?

  It depends on how much you cure the salmon. I would not keep lightly cured salmon (24 hours) beyond 36 hours at most (just to be safe). Medium cured salmon (36 – 48 hour cure) for 2 days to be safe, but 3 should be fine.

• What eats a pistol shrimp?

  Predators: Triggers, larger Hawkfish, Groupers, Lionfish, and large predatory Wrasses may eat Bullseye Pistol Shrimp. They are best kept with reef safe fish.

• Do betta fish suffer when they die?

  Most betta fish will sink when they die, so if you see your betta resting at the bottom of the tank, this may be a cause for concern. Bettas that are floating unnaturally at the surface of the water may not be dead, but instead suffering from swim bladder disorder.

• How do I stop catching small carp?

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  1. Fish where there's no small fish.
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  3. use the baiting pyramid principal.
  4. stalk them.

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• How long does it take to cook pink shrimp?

  You'll bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with some fresh lemon juice. Once boiling, add the shrimp and boil until they're pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes.

• Is it safe to dehydrate salmon?

  Using a dehydrator is the easiest way to cook salmon jerky. But it is possible to dehydrate salmon even without using a dehydrator.

• Does swordfish have to be fully cooked?

  Unlike tuna, it should be just - but only just - cooked right through, bearing in mind that it will continue cooking in its own heat after it is removed from the pan. Swordfish a la rose, the trendy term for fish cooked rare to medium-rare, is not recommended.

• How do you know when Ahi tuna is cooked?

  Because tuna steaks get dry and chewy when overcooked, the center should still be pink when it is done cooking.

• How long does it take for fish eggs to hatch in a tank?

  If the water is warm, the eggs will hatch a couple days after being laid. If the water is still cold, the eggs may sit for a while, developing more slowly. Most of the eggs will hatch 2 to 7 days after laying.

• What is the difference between fish sauce and oyster sauce?

  Much like soy sauce, fish sauce is a very salty, reddish-brown sauce that's mostly used as a condiment. It has a strong 'fishy' flavour and watery, clear consistency. On the other hand, oyster sauce is much thicker, darker and far sweeter, with a subtle salty undertone.

• Where do shrimp poop out of?

  Let's start with deveining. 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.

• How much does it cost to ship live crawfish?

  Live Deep Water Lake Crawfish (jumbo) 10-12 count to lb., 35 lbs. minimum (100 lbs. and over, call for price) NOTE: These crawfish are shipped separately from all other products.	$6.75/lb.
  FRESH or FROZEN Boiled Louisiana Crawfish XL 14-16 count to lb., fully cooked (100 lbs. and over, Call for price)2	$4.95/lb.

• What human food can freshwater fish eat?

  Fish Food Substitutions: What Human Food Can You Feed Your Fish?

  • Green Leafy Vegetables: Many fish species love greens like spinach and lettuce. ...
  • Rice or Pasta: This may come as a surprise, but fish love to eat cooked rice and pasta! ...
  • Hard-boiled Egg Yolks: Many smaller fish and shrimps love hard-boiled egg yolks.