Do loaches attack shrimp?

Any fish with a big enough mouth may eat shrimp. Usually shrimp are kept with small fish like the smaller Tetras, Rasboras and similar fish. Not with any large fish. In a densely planted tank there will be hiding places for the shrimp, but Loaches are designed to search out shrimp, snails and similar critters.

FAQ

• Which bait catches the most fish?

  The bait that catches the most fish will be the bait that resembles food the fish are eating. Casting dry flies and small poppers with a fly rod, for example, can be effective for bass and bluegills by presenting the bait to resemble an insect landing on top of the water.

• Is cooked salmon supposed to be chewy?

  When the salmon is cooked just right, it will gently flake when pressed upon gently with your finger. Overcooked salmon will be dry, light in color, and tough when eaten.

• Can cherry shrimp and bee shrimp breed?

  Cherry and Bee shrimps reach sexual maturity at around 4 to 6 months old, so if you only have young, smaller shrimp then they may need more to mature before they can breed.

• Can you keep a blue lobster with other fish?

  Don't keep aggressive fish (cichlids, puffers, etc...) with any crayfish, crab, or shrimp. Make sure that there are hiding places for the crayfish to go when it molts. Don't put them in a tank with fertilizers and fish medications. Metals and other substances in those are highly toxic to invertebrates.

• Can you keep oysters in salt water?

  (ISNS) -- A spritz of lemon and a dash of hot sauce make oysters taste great -- but a bath of salt water might make them more safe to eat. ... Because oysters are filter feeders, the bacterium becomes concentrated in their tissues as they filter seawater.

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• Why is tilapia so cheap?

  As consumer demand for tilapia continues to grow, tilapia farming offers a cost-effective method of producing a relatively inexpensive product for the consumer. However, several reports over the past decade have revealed some concerning details about tilapia farming practices, especially from farms located in China.

• What can I do if my fish is too salty?

  Lemon juice, vinegar—whatever the acid, it's your saving grace. Use a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of a mild vinegar to help mask some of the aggressive salt with a new flavor. Acid will bring out the best of salty potatoes or salty fish (fish and chips, anyone?).

• Which vein do you remove from shrimp?

  Tip: Keep the shells; they make excellent stock. To devein, lay the shrimp down and run your paring knife along the back. Try not to cut too deep, and pull out the thin gray vein. For tail-on shrimp, remove the shell as you did before but leave the last segment attached, and then devein.

• Do fish feed after dark?

  Can Fish See Food in the Dark? To find food in the darkness, fish rely on their senses of smell and sound along with whatever level of night vision they possess. Though it's more difficult for them to eat without light, it's still possible and does occur both in the wild and in captivity.

• Why are my schooling fish not schooling?

  They do also tend to school tighter when they feel uncomfortable or threatened. However I think the main issue here is probably tank size. In larger tanks they may not school tight when they are comfortable but usually still stay relatively close to the rest of the pack.

• What are the disadvantages of dry fish?

  Dry fish may make your taste buds tingle. But the popular delicacy may actually be hazardous for human consumption as the substance used to preserve the fish is highly toxic, researchers claim.

• Can fish see lures in dirty water?

  One other myth of the estuaries is that it's impossible to catch fish in dirty water using lures. Rain events, flood conditions and dam releases can all turn to water into a milk coffee coloured river. For fish that hunt by sight the visibility is greatly reduced.

• What do Pacific saury eat?

  Zooplankton The saury feeds on zooplankton, such as copepods, krill, amphipods, and the eggs and larvae of common fish, such as anchovies, due to their lack of stomach, and their short straight intestines.

• How long does a mackerel live?

  Growth rate is then much reduced, and mackerel 35-40 cm long may be anywhere between 5 and 20 years old. While a large fish is usually an old fish, one mackerel 57 cm long was found to be only 6 years old.

• What happens if I eat undercooked prawns?

  You can get cholera by drinking water or eating food that's contaminated with cholera bacteria. It's also occasionally spread when raw or undercooked shellfish are eaten. The Vibrio cholerae bacteria that cause cholera attach themselves to the shells of shrimp, crabs, and other shellfish.

• Is it legal to fish with crawfish in California?

  Answer: Crayfish may only be taken by hand, hook and line, dip net or with traps not over three feet in greatest dimension. You must have a sport fishing license and there is no season or bag limit. ... In addition, if using hook and line, you may not take crayfish in waters closed to the take of fish.

• What can kill a fish in an aquarium?

  10 Reasons Fish Die in a Tank

  • Stress: Stress is the number-one killer of aquarium fish.
  • Lack of Tank Preparation: Failure to cycle a new tank can cause problems.
  • Inappropriate Aquarium Size: Choosing a tank that's too small for its inhabitants will lead to trouble.
  • Incompatible Tankmates: Not all fish get along.

• Are herring safe to eat?

  He says small schooling fish like herring are especially healthy to eat, since they contain low mercury levels compared to predatory species like swordfish, shark and tuna. Small forage fish species are also lower on the food chain, which means it takes less energy for the ocean to produce them, Shester says.

• Can you eat fish that has been frozen but not gutted?

  Of course the fish will be good to eat after defrosting and gutting it. Freezing killed any potential parasites in the fish, and the guts are not palatable (though edible if that's what floats your boat). Many fishmongers sell whole ungutted fish. If you fish looks like a whole fish, it's not gutted.

• Is it OK to eat trout bones?

  Trout that's been filleted may still contain small bones. Use caution when eating and carefully inspect for bones before serving trout to a child.

• How long does it take a fish to die out of water?

  They can suffocate and die quickly without water (following three to four minutes of no gill movement), so it's important that you don't take them out unless the new water is ready for their transfer.

• Is Hilsa a anadromous fish?

  The Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) is an anadromous fish and its marine distribution ranges from the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea (west coast of India) and the Bay of Bengal (Blaber, 2000; Arai and Amalina, 2014).

• How unhealthy is fried fish?

  Summary: Frying can increase the amount of fat in your fish and negatively affect its ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. If you're frying, pan-fry rather than deep-fry your fish, and use a healthy oil like olive oil.

• Should you use a bobber when trout fishing?

  Using bait and a bobber is often the first fishing technique you're taught. And for good reason, a proper bobber fishing setup can catch you fish without much technical skill at all. Especially when you're fishing for a hungry bite-happy species of fish like trout.

• What's the biggest fish that's not a shark?

  The first non-shark on the World Atlas's list of the largest fish living today is a species of ray called Manta birostris, known less Latin-ly as the giant ocean manta ray. The giant manta ray can extend 23 feet and weigh three tons. The Florida Museum mentions that in a few cases their wingspan approached 30 feet.

• Why is tilapia illegal?

  Tilapia were historically imported to be kept as aquarium fish. Due to the significant risk these fish pose to native fish and the environment they are now listed as a notifiable pest under NSW legislation meaning it is illegal to possess, sell or move Tilapia.