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Can I use fish guts in my garden?

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If you have understanding neighbors and the olfactory tolerance, you can create your own liquid fish fertilizer by composting the guts in a barrel with water along with wood chips, grass clippings, or vegetable scraps. It's going to take a while to simmer to just the right brew, but serious gardeners swear by it.

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  • Can I store dried fish in the fridge?

    The dried fish will stay in the refrigerator for about 2-3 months, just do not forget to wrap it with paper first (not very tight). In a tin can with a tightly closed lid, the fish will "hold out" for several months.

  • 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.

  • Can you open oysters with a knife?

    A paring knife can also open an oyster. Start at the front or side of the oyster (not the hinge) and gently insert the knife between the line where the top and bottom shells meet. Once it starts to open, twist the knife 90 degrees and cut the adductor muscle that connects the top and bottom shells.

  • What fish is the best swimmer?

    According to the BBC, the muscular black marlin takes the title for World's Fastest Swimmer. Growing to a whopping 4.65 metres (15 ft) and weighing up to 750kg (1650 lbs), these big fish have clocked speeds of up to 129km/h (80 mph)!

  • Does shrimp go bad in the fridge?

    SHRIMP, SHELLED OR UNSHELLED - FRESH, COOKED To maximize the shelf life of cooked shrimp for safety and quality, refrigerate the shrimp in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked shrimp will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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  • Can I freeze fish in foil?

    If you wrap the fish (or any meat you're freezing) with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil, it will keep out air out and moisture in as much as possible without vacuum sealing. Make sure you wrap with plastic wrap first, then aluminum foil.

  • What happens when you brine fish?

    As it does with meat, brining fish serves two purposes: One, it helps season the flesh, which improves flavor, and two, by partially dissolving muscle fibers to form a water-retaining gel, it helps prevent the protein from drying out.

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    Fish intelligence is "...the resultant of the process of acquiring, storing in memory, retrieving, combining, comparing, and using in new contexts information and conceptual skills" as it applies to fish.

  • What is the quality of hilsa fish?

    The Hilsa Fish, also known as Ilisha, is high in good quality fatty acids and Omega-3, which protect humans from coronary heart disease. Hilsa fish is one of the few fishes known for its exceptionally soft meat. The Hilsa, which is found in eastern India's freshwaters, has a rich flavor and a smooth yet oily texture.

  • Can Rainbow Sharks live with Pictus catfish?

    Rainbow Shark I specifically recommend Rainbow Sharks because they are far less territorial. Red Tail Sharks will tend to dominate the bottom of an aquarium and will give Pictus Catfish a hard time. Rainbow Sharks still prefer having a cave or other dwelling to call their own, though.

  • What eats a bass fish?

    Plenty of big predators love the taste of fish. Turtles, alligators, herons, otters and of course, people, eat bass. Although many anglers practice catch-and-release, sometimes people keep a few for dinner.

  • Is tuna from supermarket safe to eat raw?

    Tuna steak from the grocery store should only be consumed raw if it is labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. While this is still not a guarantee against parasites, it means the fish was caught, cleaned, and frozen quickly while still on the boat and is the best option for sushi or sashimi.

  • How long does fry fish take?

    Fry the fish, two or three pieces at a time, in the hot oil until the coating is golden and fish begins to flake when tested with a fork, turning once. This takes about 3 or 4 minutes per batch.

  • Do bluefish get eaten?

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  • How long does it take to smoke salmon at 220?

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    Using Smoker175-220°F2 hours
    Using Grill175-220°F (Med-High Heat)2 hours
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  • What is the best brand of canned tuna to buy?

    Here, the best canned tuna on the market.

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    • Best Budget: Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna. ...
    • Best No-Salt Added: American Tuna No Salt Added Wild Albacore Tuna. ...
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    • Best Oil-Packed in Jars: Tonnino Tuna Ventresca in Olive Oil.

  • Do prawns live in lakes?

    Shrimp occur in all oceans—in shallow and deep water—and in freshwater lakes and streams.

  • Can a mantis shrimp break bullet proof glass?

    Mantis shrimp may reach only about 6 inches in length, but they pack quite a punch with their "clubs," appendages they slam down on prey with incredible velocity and power. These clubs reach speeds equivalent to that of a bullet fired from a gun, and their strike can break aquarium glass and split open human thumbs.

  • How do squids poop?

    The giant Pacific octopus excretes waste through its siphon, a funnel-like hole on the side of its mantle. As a result, its poop comes out as a long, noodle-like strand.

  • Is salmon roe cooked or raw?

    As a seafood, roe is used both as a cooked ingredient in many dishes and as a raw ingredient. The roe of marine animals, such as the roe of lumpsucker, hake, mullet, salmon, Atlantic bonito, mackerel, squid, and cuttlefish are especially rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3s are present in all fish roe.

  • How do I know if swordfish is cooked?

    How to Tell When Fish Is Done

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  • Should You Remove skin from fish?

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  • What is a tuna tail made of?

    Biochemical studies indicate that tuna tendon collagen is composed of the (alpha1)(2),alpha2 heterotrimer that is typical of vertebrate Type I collagen, while tuna skin collagen has the unusual alpha1,alpha2,alpha3 trimer previously described in the skin of some other teleost species.

  • Why has my shrimp turned white?

    Generally Poor Water Quality: Elevated Ammonia Ghost shrimp can turn white due to poor water quality, generally elevated levels of ammonia in newer tanks. This is usually due to overfeeding or not changing the water often enough, or what's called "new tank syndrome."

  • Can undercooked fish give you diarrhea?

    The bacterial species Vibrio parahaemolyticus is associated with eating raw or undercooked fish and shellfish, particularly oysters. 2 Infection can cause symptoms like diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills.

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