Does koi mean carp?

Koi fish are renowned symbols in Japanese and Chinese culture. One popular traditional Japanese tattoo motif is the form of koi carp.

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• What do oysters teach us?

  Suffering engendered greater compassion, deeper understanding and empathy for others, as well as growing your mind and emotional breadth among many other things.

• Are my shrimp hiding or dead?

  If your shrimps are dead or hiding, you may find out by searching your tank plants, moss, or intake valves. Younger shrimp use foliage to hide from predators, and often shrimp will hide when they are ready to molt. ... Often your shrimp will find ways to conceal themselves due to molting or stress.

• Can you get food poisoning from smoked fish?

  However, raw, smoked and cured fish products also often contain pathogenic germs, notably listeria. People can become infected by eating contaminated food and become ill with listeriosis. ... Cold or hot-smoked fish are often contaminated and are, therefore, also suspected of transmitting this illness.

• Can I eat yellowtail Raw?

  Tuna, salmon, clams, scallops, yellowtail, halibut, flounder, squid, gizzard shad, mackerel, sea bass, and snapper are among those that are commonly consumed in their raw states, with a few being treated with vinegar or flash-steamed before served.

• What does a giant squid taste like?

  Researchers speculated that the meat of the colossal squid would taste "squiddy", "gamey" or "kind of more-flavourless, like how those overlarge chicken breast don't have much taste". It was also observed that there was "plenty of eating" on the specimen.

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• What is fish maw?

  Used in Chinese dishes to add texture, fish maw is the inflatable bladder in fish that allows them to ascend and descend in the water. Most commercially sold fish maw comes from the conger pike, although all fish have the organ. After harvesting, fish maw is dried and then deep-fried.

• What are the most toxic fish to eat?

  The 7 Most Toxic Fish You Should Avoid To Protect Your Bones And Your Health (And Which You Should Eat Instead)

  1. Imported Shrimp. ...
  2. American Eel. ...
  3. Imported Catfish. ...
  4. Atlantic Salmon. ...
  5. Orange Roughy. ...
  6. Chilean Sea Bass. ...
  7. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.

• Why do salmon die after mating?

  Salmon change color to attract a spawning mate. ... Most of them stop eating when they return to freshwater and have no energy left for a return trip to the ocean after spawning. After they die, other animals eat them (but people don't) or they decompose, adding nutrients to the stream.

• What hook do you use for salmon?

  No particular type of hook is needed. However, the traditional salmon or steelhead hook, which is a strong, short shank, eye-up hook, is often used. The hook size depends on the river conditions and the type of bait used. A size 4 should be big enough under any circumstances.

• Can a giant squid sink a ship?

  In truth, the giant squid can't sink a ship, and it's not likely you'll be snatched off the deck by one.

• Is smoked salmon OK to eat after use by date?

  You should never take any chances when it comes to your meat and fish. ... While smoked fish, like salmon or kippers, can last up to three days in the fridge after the “use-by” date, fresh fish should be thrown away before 24 hours.

• Can you instantly cycle a fish tank?

  Overall the fastest way to cycle a fish tank is by adding a filter or filter media from an established or cycled tank into your new tank. By doing so, you are basically adding the beneficial bacteria in your tank. ... Or you can add a bottle of live beneficial bacteria in your new setup to instantly cycle your fish tank.

• How long is the biggest conger eel?

  European congers have an average adult length of 1.5 m (5 ft), a maximum known length of around 2.133 m (7 ft) (possibly up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) for the largests specimens), and maximum weight of roughly 72 kg (159 lb), making them the largest eels in the world by weight.

• Can fish hear you talk?

  The answer is… Yes, fish can hear your voice and will often associate it with a particular action. If you talk to them just before you feed them, for example, they'll often swim to the top of the tank as soon as they see you or hear you speak.

• What is himono fish in Japan?

  "Himono" means Semi-dried fish so any kind of fish can be Himono. And the important thing to make Himono is freshness of fishes and knowledge about seasonal fish. Himono has been loved by Japanese people not only because it's convinient long lasting food but also the tastes great.

• Are glow sticks good for night fishing?

  Yes, light attracts fish, shrimp and insects at night. Using a bright light source will help attract fish. Glow sticks can be used to attract fish or you can use LED Fish Lights.

• Do you rinse fish after brining?

  Submerge fish in brine and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Remove fish, thoroughly rinse and let air-dry in the refrigerator for 1 hour before smoking, grilling, or pan-searing.

• How big is a croaker?

  1.4 kgAdult Atlantic croaker/Mass

• Why is sushi bad for pregnancy?

  It's even safe for most pregnant women to eat sushi in the U.S., provided it's prepared in a clean environment. However, some fish is high in mercury, including king mackerel and swordfish. It's not safe to consume mercury in high amounts during pregnancy because it increases the risk of birth defects.

• How do you clean a fish belly?

  Insert the knife tip into the fish's belly near the anal opening and move the blade up along the belly, cutting to the head. Keep the knife blade shallow so you don't puncture the intestines. Spread the body open and remove all of the entrails, locate the fish's anus and cut this out in a "V" or notch shape.

• Can any fish live in a 2 gallon tank?

  For these tank kits, the betta fish, small tetras, bloodfin tetras, small live bearers, cory catfish, white cloud mountain minnow, small barbs, and danois works well. The 2 and 2.5 gallon fish tank is not so small in size and they need proper illumination.

• What is Talakitok fish in English?

  TAGALOG	Other Local Names	ENGLISH NAMES
  Talakitok	Maliputo	Trevally, Jack, Cavalla
  Tambakol	Tulingan, Barilis, Talingay	Skipjack tuna
  Tamban		Sardinella
  Tanguingue	Tangi, Tanige	Spanish mackerel; kingfish (U.S.); a bigger variety is called wahoo.

• What does a girl wear fishing?

  Base Layers T-shirts, tank tops and long-sleeved shirts can all make excellent base layers, depending on weather and temperature. While long-sleeved shirts provide excellent UV protection, they might be too warm for use as a base layer.

• Can you put vinegar on shrimp?

  You can typically add a small amount of vinegar to any recipe that requires you to boil shrimp in water. For recipes that require a different cooking method, such as sauteing, broiling or grilling, tossing the shrimp lightly with vinegar before cooking can provide similar results.

• Do catfish eat cut up bass?

  From what i've seen, they'll eat pretty much anything they can catch.... Yup if it fits in a cats maw and it can catch it, it gets eaten.