Can crayfish live in warm water?

While most crayfish require cool water, some require tropical temperatures to thrive. ... If a crayfish is well cared for, they will usually live 2-3 years, with some species living even longer.

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• Why do people cook fish in foil?

  Cooking fish in foil is also a very healthy way to cook, as you forgo much of the oil and butter that you'd use to saute fish or bake it. And while you can still pop in a slice of butter or drizzle some oil on the fish in the package, you can still have delicious juicy fish without it.

• What is the life span of a shrimp?

  They usually live from one to seven years. Shrimp are often solitary, though they can form large schools during the spawning season.

• What is the best temperature to smoke fish at?

  Between 175 and 200 degrees Preheat your smoker and add your wood chips (not recommended to soak them first). You want your smoker between 175 and 200 degrees, and your fish will probably smoke for approximately three hours. For fillets, place fish skin side up for smoking. For other cuts, smoke skin side down and flip over as needed.

• Do mullet eat shrimp?

  Mullet will eat anything Fish, Shrimp, Bugs, worms, algae, really anything. ... Remember the gizzard, well mullet only get fine sand from the bottom and theory has it that the shell from a shrimp or fish scale would stop up their gizzard and kill them.

• How big can a Pacific oyster get?

  10 inches Can reach up to 10 inches in length. The shell is elongated, thick, rough and sometimes sharp. The inside of the shell is white to off/white with purple streaks. The shell has a “cupped” shape to it, giving rise to its alternate name “Pacific cupped oyster.”

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• Does wild caught Alaskan salmon have mercury?

  In short, wild Salmon have some of the lowest mercury levels of any commercial species. This advantage is a function of their diets, short life spans, and pristine environment.

• Can you eat salmon when they turn red?

  So-called "bright" salmon caught in rivers are also good for eating, but once the fish begin to turn dark or, even worse, red, they rapidly become useless for all but pet food; the meat becomes watery, mushy and tasteless, often with an undertone of mud.

• Is trout similar to salmon?

  Flavor. While trout and salmon are closely related and typically interchangeable in recipes, they do have slightly different flavors. Compared with the mild taste of most trout, salmon has a bigger flavor, sometimes described as sweeter.

• Is shrimp supposed to be slimy?

  Slimy. You do not want slimy shrimp. Whether it has been shelled, not shelled, or cooked, slimy shrimp means that they have gone bad. Another thing you want to look for in bad shrimp is if the shell is broken.

• What are these tiny white things in my fish tank?

  Quite often, these are the worms that are crawling across the glass inside an aquarium. They are related to flukes and tapeworms but are evolutionarily more ancient than the Annelid Worms (which are not "flat" worms). These ancient worms are asexual animals, meaning they can reproduce without mating.

• How far ahead should you season fish?

  Salt it Just Before Cooking. Never sprinkle salmon with salt more than 15 minutes ahead of cooking. If you salt salmon too early, it will dry out when you cook it. Wait until you are ready to throw it on the pan or onto the grill to lightly dust it with salt.

• Is overcooked shrimp bad for you?

  Overcooked shrimp is chewy or rubbery; if you undercook them, you run the risk of slimy shrimp which, in some situations, can be dangerous. ... One potential concern is the high amount of cholesterol in shrimp. Experts once held that eating too many foods high in cholesterol was bad for the heart.

• What is the difference between lox and nova?

  Lox — or “belly lox,” which is the actual name for it — is salmon that has been cured in salt. ... “Nova” refers to both the geographical location where the fish is caught (Nova Scotia) and a style of smoked salmon, in which the fish is first cured and then lightly smoked.

• What's the best time to fish for pike?

  During spring and fall, fishing between late morning and early afternoon will be the best time to catch pike. Very early mornings and evenings are your best picks during the summer. In winter, the hours between the later mornings and middays are usually the best to catch northern pike.

• Does the US import salmon from China?

  The United States and Russia account for the bulk of China's salmon imports, but this is largely frozen Pacific salmon that mainly goes to processing and re-export, explained Bjorgo. “For local consumption in China, which is raw salmon consumption, this is mainly fresh Atlantic salmon,” he said.

• Do shrimp die after laying eggs?

  Shrimp typically do not die after eggs are hatched, however, if there are any other stresses in the tank, the stress of pregnancy can leave any animal in a weakened state.

• Do oysters have poop in them when you eat them?

  Oysters are filter feeders, and take in all different types of particles from the water column. As oysters digest food, waste collects in a cavity inside their shell. ... While oysters do expel feces and pseudofaeces, they ultimately leave water cleaner.

• How long does salmon last after sell by date?

  1 to 2 days How long does raw salmon last after the sell-by date? After salmon is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the salmon will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.

• What to do if you find a rusty crayfish?

  Rusty crayfish are 3-5 inches long, with a grayish-green body and easily-identifiable reddish fingerprint-like spots on each side of the body just in front of the tail. If you find a rusty crayfish, or catch one in a trap, take a photo of it and either return it to the water or kill it.

• Can a human drown a fish?

  With humans, when water gets in our lungs we can't get oxygen from it, so we can't breathe, and therefore, we die. ... They can die if there's not enough dissolved oxygen in the water which would make them suffocate, technically. So, if you've wondered can fish drown, the answer is no.

• What do you use dried shrimp for?

  These small (penny-sized), orange-pink, sun-dried shrimp are used as a flavoring in Asian and Latin American cuisine. They have a salty, fishy flavor and a chewy texture, and are used whole, chopped, or ground in soups, stuffings, stir-fries, noodles, and salads.

• Do cleaner shrimp hide when molting?

  Yes, sometimes before and after they molt they will hide but usually you will see the molted skin in the tank.

• Can you clean fish tank glass with shrimp?

  Red Cherry Shrimp can spend hours and hours searching hard surfaces like decorations, power filter intakes, live slow growing plant leaves, and even aquarium glass for soft algae to eat. ... Red Cherry Shrimp can actually affix themselves to the algae gowning on the glass while they feed.

• Can snails just appear in fish tank?

  Aquarium snails can enter the freshwater tank through a variety of means and, in most cases, they are completely harmless. If you allow these snails to reproduce unchecked, however, a few unexpected guests can turn into a full-blown infestation.

• Is frozen shrimp supposed to be gray?

  Color: Raw shrimp is a translucent gray (raw frozen shrimp is gray as well). When it's cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is fully cooked. Do not eat the shrimp if it is gray or translucent after cooking.

• How soon should I gut trout?

  What's the best way to keep fish fresh after catching? Ideally, you'll want to bleed and gut fresh fish immediately after catching them, and then keep them on ice until you cook them on the same or the next day. Raw fish should only be kept in the fridge for 1 or 2 days before eating it.

• Should you salt salmon ahead of time?

  2. Seasoning the fish too soon before cooking. Seasoning the fish with salt and pepper before cooking is a must for great flavor, but just as important is when you season. When seasoned too soon before cooking, the salt will start to break down the proteins in the salmon and draw moisture out of the fish.

• What are the health benefits of mackerel?

  Mackerel is a nutritious fish for everybody. It has high levels of essential fatty acids, which improve endurance and aid recovery after exercise, while helping to maintain beautiful skin.

• Are prawns healthier than shrimp?

  Summary There are no documented differences between the nutritional profiles of prawns and shrimp. They both provide a good source of protein, healthy fats and many vitamins and minerals, yet are low in calories.