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Do clams like salt water?

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Water Parameters This is the first place many aquarists will fail. Clams need a tank that has stable salinity (SG of 1.023-1.025) , alkalinity (9-12 dKH), calcium (380-450 PPM), pH (8.1-8.3), nitrates (2-20), strontium (6-10 PPM, utilized in shell growth), and iodine (0.04-0.08 PPM).

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    Yes most float rods have a fine enough tip to use as a "quiver tip" just dont go to big with the feeder. Look at the Rig page there are a few swimfeeder rigs on that if I remember correctly. Budgies advice is spot on. I have been using a Match rod over the past 1-2 sessions with reasonable success for feeder fishing.

  • Can Christians fish on Sunday?

    Even though the Bible gives us liberty to choose whether we make Saturday or Sunday special there are still people who should not hunt or fish on Sunday. ... We are free to go after morning service and before evening service, but if we believe the Bible is from God, we will not skip church (good place to say amen).

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    How long should you fry frozen fish?

    1. Author: Allie McDonald.
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    3. Cook Time: 12 minutes.
    4. Total Time: 14 minutes.
    5. Yield: 4 servings.

  • What happens when you put salt on a clam?

    100ppt concentrated salt solution affects the cilia function in the gills and it also disturbs the cell membranes. ... Razor clams cannot tolerate the highly concentrated solution so they are forced to move to an area of less concentration. They do this by leaving their burrows to escape to normal seawater.

  • How do you make catfish jerky?

    Marinate the fish overnight. Drain the fish and sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle the marinated fish with your favorite Cajun seasoning. Set your Traeger or other smoker at 225 degrees and smoke the fish for 3 to 4 hours or until the edges are a little crispy and the thickest parts are dry and a bit chewy.

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