Can pond fish eat lettuce?

Koi fish eat just about anything, from small bugs and insects, to plants and algae at the bottom of the fish pond, to store-bought koi fish food. ... They love cereal, lettuce, shrimp, rice, peas, watermelon... pretty much anything we like, koi fish consider food.

FAQ

• What should I do if I ate undercooked fish?

  Part of the tapeworm's lifecycle occurs in fish, and if you consume an affected fish raw or undercooked, you may become infected. Watch out for symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, constipation and discomfort. If this bothers you, see a doctor and get some worm tablets.

• What foods have a lot of mercury?

  King mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish, ahi tuna, and bigeye tuna all contain high levels of mercury.

• How did Gopal go to buy the Hilsa fish?

  What three things did Gopal do before he went to buy his hilsa-fish? Answer: The three things that Gopal did before he went to buy his hilsa-fish were: i) He half-shaved his face. ii) He smeared ash on his body.

• Why are my fish staying at the bottom of the pond?

  Why do fish stay at the bottom of the pond? There are plenty of reasons for this: overcrowding, lack of oxygen, over-feeding, and poor nutrition. These are stress factors that can lead the fish to huddle together at the bottom of the pond.

• How do you defrost crawfish quickly?

  For a faster method of defrosting, place the wrapped package of crayfish in a sink of cool running water. It will take about 30 minutes to defrost 1lb of crayfish but will waste a lot of water!

• Is it safe to freeze tuna salad with mayonnaise?

  Freezing tuna salad is not recommended because of the mayonnaise it contains combined with the tuna and other ingredients. The mayonnaise separates when frozen, affecting the texture of the salad. Basically, any salad with mayonnaise in it could not be stored long-term.

• How long can you keep salmon in freezer?

  Storage Chart

  	Refrigerator 4ºC (40ºF)	Freezer -18ºC (0ºF)
  Lean fish (e.g., cod, flounder)	3-4 days	6 months
  Fatty fish (e.g., salmon)	3-4 days	2 months
  Shellfish (e.g., clams, crab, lobster)	12-24 hours	2-4 months
  Scallops, Shrimp, Cooked Shellfish	1-2 days	2-4 months

18 Related Question Answers Found:

• What happened to my shrimp eggs?

  This is a normal occurrence and should not be a cause of concern. Most frequently, inexperienced female shrimp will lose eggs at the fanning stage of their pregnancies. Female shrimp carry their eggs underneath their tails by using pleopods, where they constantly fan the eggs to provide them with oxygen.

• Can you smoke fish that was frozen?

  Frozen fish for smoking must have been frozen quickly and stored at minus 20°F for less than a year. Whole cod should have been frozen within three days of catching, haddocks within two days, and should have been kept in ice until frozen. Fish frozen as fillets cannot be satisfactorily smoked.

• How long does it take to boil 10 lb of crawfish?

  It takes about 20-30 minutes (with the right burner) to get the water and seasoning mix to a hard rolling boil. Add crawfish into the boil and stir, also softly folding the mixture with the wooden paddle for about 5 minutes, it will die down and will simmer.

• Is fish good for dogs with upset stomach?

  Fish (especially white fish) is quite digestible, and many dogs love it, which can give a dog who's off her feed enticement to eat. Sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, and they're quite mild on the dog's stomach.

• What is the biggest king mackerel ever caught?

  The current IGFA All Tackle World Record is a 93.0-pound king mackerel caught offshore of San Juan, Puerto Rico April 18, 1999 by angler Steve Graulau. The Florida record for a kingfish is the 90.0-pounder caught by Norton I. Thomton off Key West on Feb. 16, 1976.

• Is Pollock a good fish to eat?

  Pollock is the preferred fish of many restaurants, taquerias and fast food chains. ... As far as the nutritional value of pollock, like salmon, tuna and cod, it is a good source of lean protein and low in saturated fat. All of these fish are also a good source of vitamin B12, phosphorous, and selenium.

• IS LOW tide good or bad for fishing?

  Low tide is known to be a bad time for surf fishing. The shallow waters at low tide make it unsafe and dangerous for most fish to approach the shore, forcing them to escape seaward in search of deeper and safer areas. As a result, casting the rod at low tide will not be as rewarding as high tide fishing.

• Can you tell how old a fish is?

  Aging fish is similar to aging a tree by counting the number of growth rings. However, the age of the fish is determined by counting the number of wide growth rings called annuli. In our example, the bluegill is 4 years old.

• What is the lifespan of rainbow fish?

  The Rainbowfish gets its name from its bright colors. Boesemani Rainbow Fish have an average lifespan of 5 to 8 years in captivity if you keep a pristine aquarium and monitor tank conditions regularly.

• Can you leave frozen salmon out overnight?

  No cooked food should sit out for more than two hours before it's refrigerated, frozen or discarded. … If you forget a baked salmon on the counter until bedtime, throw it out. If you have salmon appetizers for your party, bring them out a few at a time and discard any that are uneaten after two hours.

• Can a hunting bow be used for bowfishing?

  Some compound bows are built specifically for bowfishing so they can be shot with fingers. They also have a consistent draw weight, much like a recurve, for fast shooting. You could also convert your hunting bow to a bowfishing rig. However, it's best to dedicate a bow to bowfishing.

• Why is my fish burying itself?

  Some fish dig to bury themselves in rock to hide. ... The fish tends to get active a night, and sleeps during the day. To protect himself from predators while he sleeps, the weather loach buries himself in the rocks to hide. This fish will learn to come out during feeding time, regardless of the time of day.

• Are fish fingers classed as processed food?

  Fish fingers (British English) or fish sticks (American English) are a processed food made using a whitefish, such as cod, hake, haddock or pollock, which has been battered or breaded. They are commonly available in the frozen food section of supermarkets.

• Do great white sharks eat squid?

  In general, sharks prefer to eat fish, squid and crustaceans. ... While cookiecutter sharks take nonlethal bites of flesh from their prey and call it a day, great white sharks may eat large sea mammals in one big gulp.

• How long can you keep frozen tuna steaks?

  About 2 to 3 months How long does raw tuna last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 2 to 3 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - tuna that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

• Can you eat crawfish with eggs?

  This part of the animal is often whisked into sauces or soups to add flavor, but it can also be eaten on its own. ... However, if the roe inside the crawfish you are eating is still black, it means it has not been thoroughly cooked. The roe should turn a bright red when ready to eat.

• Will corys eat shrimp eggs?

  They will however ride them and eat them if they die . The Cory eggs have a tough protective membrane and the shrimp actually will clean them of fungus and remove any bad eggs as that membrane dissolve's . I have multiple tank's with Cories and shrimp reproducing .

• What colors can fish not see?

  What this means is that at a particular depth a red lure will no longer look red but might appear as black or brown, while a green lure at the same depth could still look green. At even greater depths, colors are no longer visible and fish probably see objects in varying shades of gray.