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Does the snakehead fish have any predators?

Asked: Anthony Adam, Last Updated:

The fish have no natural predators. There is talk of horrible scenarios such as native animal species being wiped out by the fish. Snakeheads may not only prey on native animals but also pass parasites to them. The presence of any invasive species—especially a predator—must always be taken seriously.

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    Mackerel is a nutritious fish for everybody. It has high levels of essential fatty acids, which improve endurance and aid recovery after exercise, while helping to maintain beautiful skin.

  • What happens if you put salt in a fish tank?

    Salt essentially causes death by dehydration. By raising the salinity of the aquarium water, water is sucked out of the bacteria, fungus, or parasite as osmosis seeks to balance the salt concentration on each side of its membrane or skin.

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    Yeah, that's fine. 5 or 6 is a good, you could add a few more though. You could get both males and females, I've noticed they seem to stop breeding once the tank gets cramped.

  • What is the best bait to use to catch crawfish?

    The best bait for crawfish is fish such as shiners, herring, sunfish, pogies and gizzard shad. Some fishermen prefer to use cut up salmon heads and other oily fish they can get their hands on. You can get these from the locals easily enough or make them yourself.

  • How long should I cure fish?

    Turn the fish over about once every eight hours. The curing time depends on the size of fish and the finished texture you desire. The fish will visibly shrink as it releases liquid, resulting in a firmer texture and glossy flesh. For larger portions, somewhere between 24 and 48 hours is ideal.

  • How do cod eat?

    Cod will eat almost anything. They will scour the seabed scooping up anything vaguely edible into their mouth. Prawns, shellfish, crabs, squid, octopus, starfish, small lobsters, marine worms and dead fish will all be consumed.

  • Why do carp feed at night?

    All shallow areas close to shore are feeding hot spots at night. Carp spook easily during the day when many people are about when darkness falls, the fish feel more comfortable and come into these nearshore areas in droves.

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  • Is chewy shrimp undercooked?

    Disappointing. Overcooked shrimp is chewy or rubbery; if you undercook them, you run the risk of slimy shrimp which, in some situations, can be dangerous. But shrimp cooks very quickly, so there's a fine line between poorly cooked and properly cooked and we're here to make sure you don't cross that line.

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    Aquatic turtles can live in a tank or pond, in groups, and with larger fish (they'll eat small fish). These guys are strong swimmers and need an aquarium that's at least 55 gallons in volume. It should have a screened lid and a filter. Line the aquarium with gravel, which you can vacuum clean.

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