Can I turn my fish filter off for one night?

Can You Turn Your Filter Off at Night? It is not a good idea to turn off your aquarium filter every night. The filter plays a key role in the health of your tank, and shutting it down for hours at a time can eventually lead to problems.

FAQ

• Will dish soap kill crawfish?

  Use Soapy Water Did you know that dawn dish soap can chase the crawfish away? The detergent, when mixed with water, kills the grub the crawdads eat.

• Why should we not eat fish on Monday?

  One such secret was to never order fish on a Monday, which is somewhat common knowledge now, but originated with Bourdain some two decades ago. He cautioned that if you order fish on a Monday, there is a chance that the restaurant placed only one seafood order for the weekend, and the filet came in on a Friday.

• How do you get the muddy taste out of fish?

  You have several methods for soaking your Catfish to help remove the muddy flavor. In a quart of water, add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and soak for 30 minutes. Remove the fish and rinse with cold water. Soak you Catfish in buttermilk for an hour.

• How much does a giant tiger prawn weigh?

  Description. Females can reach about 33 cm (13 in) long, but are typically 25–30 cm (10–12 in) long and weigh 200–320 g (7–11 oz); males are slightly smaller at 20–25 cm (8–10 in) long and weighing 100–170 g (3.5–6.0 oz). The carapace and abdomen are transversely banded with alternative red and white.

• How big of a tank does a pictus catfish need?

  50 gallons Species Overview

  Characteristics
  Tank Level	Bottom dweller
  Minimum Tank Size	50 gallons
  Diet	Omnivore
  Breeding	Egg layer

• Does shrimp need air pump?

  It depends on your setup and fish/ shrimp requirements. For example, you don't need an air pump in your tank as long as you have a powerful and efficient aquarium filter and there is enough surface agitation i.e. movement on the surface of the water.

• Can you refreeze fish that has been previously frozen?

  Yes, you can refreeze cooked or raw fish that was thawed in the refrigerator. As per the USDA's guidance, it's safe to refreeze any food that has been thawed in the refrigerator (assuming it hasn't spoiled before putting it back into your freezer, of course).

23 Related Question Answers Found:

• Where do fish go when the water gets cold?

  Because warm water sinks in very cold freshwater, fish in these water bodies often gather in groups near the bottom. Some species, like koi and gobies, may burrow into soft sediments and go dormant like frogs and other amphibians, but most fish simply school in the deepest pools and take a "winter rest."

• What lives in an oyster shell?

  The hard surfaces of oyster shells and the nooks between the shells provide places where a host of small animals can live. Hundreds of animals, such as sea anemones, barnacles, and hooked mussels, inhabit oyster reefs.

• What depth should I ice fish?

  For many lakes, the best depth to start ice fishing is in the 8 to 20 foot zone. However, depending on the species, time of year and underwater structure, depths less than 5 feet or more than 20 feet might hold more fish.

• Does Dave Carraro have a son?

  The 52-year-old, married father of three fishes on the show with two of his children, Joe and Angelica. Originally from New Jersey, Carraro got hooked on fishing as child and has fished for bluefin tuna most of his life. The 50-year-old unmarried captain is also a commercial airline pilot for JetBlue.

• What is the legal size for Australian Salmon?

  21 cm Minimum size limit for Australian Salmon is 21 cm. Australian Salmon can look very similar to Australian Herring. Be sure you can identify the difference and return under-sized Salmon to the water.

• Can dogs get sick from meat?

  Other foods that have been recognized to cause food poisoning in dogs are raw fish, undercooked meat, and eggs, which can carry Salmonella. Refrigerators should be regularly purged of old foods—but keep in mind that many dogs are masters at raiding garbage containers.

• Can I use Vaseline on my fishing reels?

  Well, if you don't have any fishing reel oil in hand, you can certainly use Vaseline. Vaseline mainly acts as a grease. So it won't reach the smallest part of the reel. But you can keep the parts lubed which are reachable.

• What's the difference between a common carp and a mirror carp?

  Common carp, which are the true, original type of carp, are rather long and lean. They are most commonly shaped like a torpedo. Mirror carp, on the other hand, are usually very deep and round fish. They can be somewhat shorter than common carp but have higher backs and bigger bellies.

• Is shrimp or chicken better for weight loss?

  Shrimp is certainly lower in fat and calories than lean beef: Three ounces contains 31 grams of protein, eight grams of total fat, and 3.2 grams of saturated fat. Even skinless chicken breast has a little more fat than shrimp.

• How often should you change gravel in fish tank?

  Originally Answered: How often should I clean the gravel in my fish tank? Weekly is fine. If you use a gravel vacuum, this will double for your water change and gravel clean, which is best done at least once a week.

• What do you do with bony fish?

  The best way to deal with bony fish is to poach them gently in broth and then flake out the meat, which can then be used in fish salads, fish cakes or soups. Shad are especially bony, but northern pike, pickerel, carp, herring, squawfish, mooneye, buffalofish and many other fish are also born with extra sets of bones.

• What is the ugliest fish on earth?

  Blobfish The grumpy-looking, gelatinous blobfish has won a public vote to become the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. This gives the fish the unofficial title of world's ugliest animal.

• Why do they call it monk fish?

  Some suggestions are that it got its name from the cowl-like appearance similar to those worn by monks. But of course, others have better explanations of the fish's name. Some time ago, monks used to go to docks and ports to ask fishermen for fish they were going to discard.

• Will Buenos Aires tetras eat shrimp?

  The Buenos Aires Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, and a high quality flake food.

• How do you fish midges in lakes?

  Thin tippets and a little splitshot around eight inches above the fly will help you get down in the water quickly. Use a small, lightweight indicator or a dry-dropper rig to ensure a delicate and sensitive presentation. In lakes, midges can be suspended in deep water from an indicator.

• Is Croaker a freshwater fish?

  Distinguishing Markings: Chin with 3-5 pairs of small barbells and 5 pores. Caudal fins are double concave.

• Will crayfish attack each other?

  They may well be fine together for long periods, but there is always a chance that one will kill the other, especially if it takes advantage of one that has just molted.

• Which is better fresh or frozen shrimp?

  It's preferable to buy shrimp frozen - most are sold in five-pound blocks - as fresh is rare and thawed shrimp gives neither the flavor of fresh nor the flexibility of frozen. The shelf life of thawed shrimp is only a couple of days, whereas shrimp stored in the freezer retain their quality for several weeks.

• What color braided line is best for saltwater fishing?

  The best color to use when you're fishing with braid is white, blue, or green. Both white and blue work really well in clearer water while a darker green works in stained or muddy water.

• Are vampire squids asexual?

  Male vampire squid pass packets of sperm to females during mating. Females, like the one in this photo, have special pouches where they store the packets until they need the sperm.

• Will a puffer fish attack a human?

  The Puffer Fish, also known as blowfish, is an extremely dangerous sea creature. According to National Geographic, most pufferfish are armed with tetrodotoxi, a substance that's lethal to humans. There is enough toxin in one pufferfish to kill 30 adult humans.

• Can bass fish hurt you?

  Although bass are very unlikely to bite you when you first take them out of the water, keep in mind that it won't take too long before your prized catch starts to become agitated, and will begin twisting from side to side, looking for a means of escape.

• How many pounds of tilapia make a gallon?

  How many tilapia per gallon? The general consensus is that a pound of tilapia will need 3 gallons of water. A full-grown tilapia will weigh approximately 1 pound although they can grow larger. This may mean you only have 1 tilapia per 3 gallons or even per 6 gallons of water.