Can you open a clam without killing it?

Put a plug into the clam to keep it open. Like the grafting process, extracting the pearl without killing the oyster requires putting in a plug to hold the shell apart. Remove the plug and allow the oyster time to recover before grafting with the oyster again. ...

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• How long will fresh mackerel keep in the freezer?

  About 2 to 3 months 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 - mackerel that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

• Will salmon kill a dog?

  Dogs are the only species susceptible to salmon poisoning disease. If left untreated it can kill a dog within about 2 weeks. Photo from The Bark. Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat raw salmon and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream to breed).

• How long do pistol shrimp live in captivity?

  2-3 years Bigclaw snapping shrimp can live as long as 4 years in the wild. When kept as pets, these shrimp live an average of 2-3 years.

• What is the best tilapia ratio of male and female for spawning?

  Breeding of tilapia is conducted in ponds, tanks or hapas. The stocking ratio for females to males is 1-4:1 with 2 or 3:1 being the most common.

• Is ahi tuna fishy?

  It's a really mild white fish. Prepared correctly it will not be fishy. Ahi is a fantastic fish.

• How do you know when smoked salmon is done?

  Smoke the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F in its thickest part, which will take eight to ten hours. According to the Food & Drug Administration, it's safer to hold the salmon at 145°F for a half hour to be sure any bacteria have been killed, and this is what I do in my professional operation.

• Why do I feel good after eating oysters?

  Taub-Dix says oysters are heart-healthy and contribute to that great feeling after eating because they improve overall circulation. Oysters are also very high in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. And, of course, they've long been considered an aphrodisiac.

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• Is crawfish a lobster?

  Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters (to which they are related). In some locations, they are also known as crawfish, craydids, crawdaddies, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, rock lobsters, mudbugs, or yabbies.

• How many types of fish farms are there?

  There are two main fish farming systems: extensive and intensive systems. Extensive system: as an example, we can mention a pond or irrigation ditch system.

• What line should I use for frog fishing?

  Typically, experienced frog anglers will use heavy line and fairly stout rods to get these fish. Monofilament lines in the 20-30 pound class are common, and braided superlines in the 50-80 pound class have gained immense popularity in the past few years.

• What is in Louisiana Fish Fry?

  INGREDIENTS: Yellow corn meal, yellow corn flour, salt, monosodium glutamate, spices, citric acid, dried garlic, paprika, calcium phosphate (to prevent caking). PRODUCED WITH GENETIC ENGINEERING.

• What size hooks for big carp?

  Larger carp, around 30 lb, or even heavier, will go better on hook size 6-2. These hooks go well with larger boilies. Besides that, large carp have large mouth, and will easily spit out a small, like size 10, hook.

• Can catfish live after being frozen?

  The surprising answer is yes, sometimes. It is true that some fish can spend the winter frozen in ice and come out swimming once the ice melts. ... Moreover, some fish contain a kind of antifreeze substance that allows them to survive very cold conditions.

• How do you keep salmon from turning white?

  America's Test Kitchen recommends soaking the salmon in a standard brine—one tablespoon of salt per cup of water—for just 10 minutes before cooking. That should minimize the amount of albumin forming on the surface of the fish.

• How long do you boil frozen cooked shrimp?

  Boil your shrimp for 2-7 minutes, or until they begin to float. Smaller shrimp will typically only need to cook for 2-3 minutes, while larger ones may need closer to 5. Watch closely for a few shrimp to begin bobbing to the surface of the pot—this is a good sign that they're done.

• What is the black stuff inside a clam?

  It is the plankton (and other microscopic creatures) eaten by the muscle that are still in its digestive tract when caught and cooked – ie. the undigested remnants the mussel did not have time to digest.

• Is catching crayfish illegal?

  Native crayfish are a protected species – you can only trap them for scientific purposes and not to eat or sell.

• How do crayfish affect humans?

  Despite the many problems associated with crayfish as invasive species (see below), this group of freshwater invertebrates has been credited with many positive impacts on humans: (1) restoring of crayfishing as a cultural tradition in Sweden; (2) providing economic benefits in poor areas such as southern Spain; (3) ...

• How do you get the bitter taste out of fish curry?

  If the curry is bitter The chances are you can rescue your bitter curry by: Add equal parts sugar and salt, a teaspoon at a time, mixing well between each pair of additions and tasting until the curry is no longer bitter. Sugar and salt help to reduce bitterness. You can use any sweetener or salt you like.

• Why are canned tomatoes bad?

  The problem: The resin linings of tin cans contain bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Unfortunately, acidity (a prominent characteristic of tomatoes) causes BPA to leach into your food.

• How many times a year do fish spawn?

  They usually spawn once a month through spring and summer months. They prefer the water to be 70 degrees while spawning during the day. While spawning, the male will chase the female until she releases her eggs so he can fertilize them.

• How many Cory catfish in a 30 gallon tank?

  Six cory's? Easy, no problem, especially with the sand; they love that. If you only want cory's you could go to twelve in a tank that size. They tend to mooch about rather than charge around like loonies so as long as there are things to mooch around in they will be happy.