Can I keep a single shrimp?

As a rule of thumb, you can have one shrimp per every 2-3 gallons of a tank. If you can only fit a small tank in your living space, a single shrimp will be more comfortable there than many would.

FAQ

• What is the black stuff in crawfish?

  That mysterious blob is actually the crawfish's hepatopancreas, which according to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Service, functions somewhat like the human liver, filtering out toxins and other substances that could potentially harm the crawfish.

• Will soaking clams in fresh water kill them?

  Fresh water will kill the clams. Try not to shock them to death by changing their temperature too rapidly so keep them somewhere relatively close to their current temperature. If they have been stored chilled (for example, at the fishmongers), then you can use cool water and keep them chilled in the fridge.

• What does soaking fish in milk do?

  Milk doesn't mask the smell or soak it up from the fish; instead, it actually reverses the chemical reaction that created the odors in the first place. Soaking a thin fillet for as few as 10 to 15 minutes can make it taste milder, and for thicker fillets or steaks, you can fearlessly double the soaking time.

• How long can fish stay frozen in a pond?

  If your pond only freezes over for a day or two, your fish should be fine, but if the entire pond surface is frozen for more than a few days (or even weeks), you'll need to take measures to break the ice. That being said, even a small opening in the ice can be enough to allow CO2 and waste to escape.

• What is the local name for salmon in Nigeria?

  Gymnarchus Fish, also known locally as Asa Fish and Eja Osan Fish are caught from the sea and smoked in the most environmentally f...

• Can you eat raw shrimp in sushi?

  Shrimp, ebi, available raw in sashimi, but almost always lightly poached. The poaching brings out sweet and subtle flavors otherwise masked by a metallic tang. It also prevents the highly perishable shrimp from losing texture to spoilage.

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• What happens when different color shrimp breed?

  Some shrimps require distinct water parameters, besides this, your different shrimps could interbreed or crossbreed in one tank. Interbreeding between different species or different color morphs of the same species will give hybrids which doesn't keep colors of their parents. They will be something new.

• What wood is best for smoking fish?

  • Wood Types. ...
  • Cedar – This wood's strong flavor is best for smoking fatty fish like salmon rather than poultry.
  • Cherry – Sweet and fruity, the flavor of this wood blends best when smoked with hardwood-flavors, like oak. ...
  • Maple – Mild and subtle, the sweetness of this wood is perfect for smoking pork and poultry.

• Should I clean the algae from my fish tank?

  Answer: Yes, you can and should remove decorations from your tank periodically to clean them of algae and other gunk. Even with algae-eating fish in your tank, you will find there are places they can't or won't clean. Aquarium owners must remove decorations and clean them by hand.

• Will Petsmart take unwanted fish?

  Most Local Fish Stores (LFS) will accept them for credit. Or they will also take donations. but Petsmart won't take them. ... The three best options for getting rid of unwanted pet fish are: surrendering your fish to a pet store, donating your fish, or rehoming your fish via Craigslist or Facebook.

• How do you clean a fish belly?

  Insert the knife tip into the fish's belly near the anal opening and move the blade up along the belly, cutting to the head. Keep the knife blade shallow so you don't puncture the intestines. Spread the body open and remove all of the entrails, locate the fish's anus and cut this out in a "V" or notch shape.

• What animal eats a grass carp?

  Grass Carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella

  Ecological Interactions	An herbivore.
  Obtaining	Will eat almost every kind of aquatic vegetation.
  Predators	Predators of these fish Includeanabas, Chana argus warpachousskii, Clarias, Elopichthys bambusa, Luciobrama typus, Esox lucius, Gobius sp., Stizostedion lucioperea.

• Can you eat pilchard fish?

  They're a highly nutritious food with many health benefits, deserving to be far better known and widely enjoyed. Fresh pilchards or Cornish sardines may be lightly poached, grilled or baked and although there'll be a definite oily whiff in the air it's considerably less if cooked in water.

• Which fish is a surface?

  Surface feeder fishes usually feed on other fishes, crustaceans, or microscopic planktons. Other examples of surface feeder fish include sardine, herring, bluefin tuna, and most sharks.

• Why is the L silent in salmon?

  Apparently, a couple of centuries ago, the word salmon was spelled samoun in the English language. ... Salmon was one of those words. In Latin, the word for fish is salmo, and the L is pronounced. Even though the English word spelling changed from samoun to salmon, the pronunciation stayed the same, making the L silent.

• How much profitable is Biofloc fish farming?

  In a single-tank we can put around 600 fish and if calculate the cost of feed which will be around 12,000 rupees for four months. If we consider other variables which will be around 8,000 rupees. We can still earn a profit of 20,000 per tank in 4 months.

• What fish is most like monkfish?

  What's a good substitute for monkfish? Monkfish has a unique flavor and texture, but you can substitute snapper, sea bass, halibut, mahi-mahi or sea scallops.

• How do you catch mackerel from shore UK?

  Deep-water rock marks are also popular, and it is perfectly possible to catch mackerel from steeply sloping sand and shingle beaches. Mackerel are caught on artificial lures, with feathers, daylights and spinners being the most commonly used, although float fishing methods can also catch mackerel.

• Can you fish at Spit Bridge?

  Can you fish in Spit bridge? Spit bridge is a ocean. The most popular species caught here are Dusky flathead, Australasian snapper, and Yellowtail amberjack. ... Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

• Do puffer fish die when they puff up?

  When a puffer fish puffs up, it takes in water to increase the size. This violently forces the puffer's organs to be pressed to the side, inside the body causing the organs to flatten. This creates an extreme amount of stress for the puffer fish. In some cases the puffer fish dies from this stress.

• Will bleach kill crawfish?

  “Using pesticides in burrows is not only a bad idea, it's also illegal. And putting bleach down in the burrow is often ineffective,” Lutz said. “The one thing that seems to work is lye.” Lutz said about one tablespoon full usually does the job.

• Which is better mackerel or sardines?

  Sardine is relatively richer in minerals, some vitamins and has lower saturated fats. It contains 6 times more Calcium than mackerel. On the other hand, mackerel is lower in cholesterol and has a higher amount of potassium and Vitamin D.

• How do you keep a pet crawfish alive?

  Provide at least a 10-gallon tank for a crawfish, and make sure to add a tight-fitting lid as they will explore every inch and could escape. Place sand or smooth gravel in the bottom of the tank, and add plenty of plants and decorations to provide hiding places. Use an aquarium pump to help keep the water clean.

• What kind of fish is whiting?

  Smelt-whitings In Australia, India, and throughout the Indo-Pacific, the name whiting is used for fish in the family Sillaginidae. (Well-known members include Japanese whiting, King George whiting, northern whiting, sand whiting, and school whiting.)

• What is pilchard good for?

  Pilchards and sardines are an excellent source of high quality protein and do contain omega-3 fatty acids - and this at a reasonable price. ... The skin is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and the bones are rich in calcium, so it's bes to eat the pilchards with skin, and bones.

• Does the Bible say you cant eat fish?

  Biblically, we can eat fish as long as they have had scales and fins. ... But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales—whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water—you are to regard as unclean.”

• Can you eat anchovy whole?

  Anchovies can concentrate domoic acid in their gut which causes amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans when eaten whole. If suspected, medical attention should be sought.