Is high pH bad for fish?

High pH levels (9-14) can harm fish by denaturing cellular membranes. Changes in pH can also affect aquatic life indirectly by altering other aspects of water chemistry. Low pH levels accelerate the release of metals from rocks or sediments in the stream.

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• Can ghost shrimp live in a pond?

  Ghost shrimp are often sold as "feeders" for all sorts of aquatic life. I have found that they live in ponds at least as low as the 50's degrees F. ... Most kinds of ghost shrimp grow 1 to 2 inches long with females being much larger than males.

• What does bad mackerel taste like?

  Mackerel is a really strong flavored, exceptionally fatty fish. It's similar to salmon in flavor and feel. ... Mackerel has an undeserved bad reputation as a greasy, powerful,”fishy-tasting” bass, but to me its perfect fish in each way.

• What is the difference between Atlantic and Pacific salmon?

  PACIFIC SALMON VS ATLANTIC SALMON : THE BASICS One of the more obvious differences between these two salmon is their habitation. Atlantic salmon are larger in size and are from the Atlantic Ocean, while Pacific Salmon are from the Pacific Ocean.

• Is it bad to defrost shrimp in hot water?

  Don't use hot water, as this will cause the shrimp to cook inside the bag (yuck). Use a plate or other heavy object to hold the bag down, and allow it to thaw, fully submerged, for 45 minutes.

• Why should you not marinate fish overnight?

  It is not recommended that fish be marinated overnight in the refrigerator. Marinating fish for too long causes the fish to become mushy and fall apart. Fish should marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator. The fish should be placed in a storage bag or airtight covered container when marinating.

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• Can you eat cold cooked salmon?

  Salmon has a particularly great texture after it has been cooked and cooled, and you can use it in a whole swath of great summer salads. And since it has a strong taste to begin with, eating it cold doesn't dull its flavor and it can stand up to crunchy vegetable counterparts and acid-tinged dressings.

• Are mussels and snails the same thing?

  Both are molluscs, phylum Mollusca. But snails (and slugs, conchs, and some lesser known molluscs) are gastropods (Class Gastropoda). Mussels (and clams, oysters, and some lesser know molluscs) are bivalves (Class Bivalvia) having a shell composed of usually two more or less equal halves attached at one edge.

• What type of fish has no backbone?

  Hagfish Lancelets, lampreys and hagfish Lancelets are small, transparent animals that live in the sand. They do not have a backbone, but they are supported by a jelly-like rod. Lampreys look like eels.

• Is smoked fish considered raw fish?

  Traditionally, in the US, cold-smoked fish, other than salmon, is considered "raw" and thus unsafe to consume without cooking.

• Can I feed catfish three times a day?

  Once Daily vs. Once Every Other Day or Third Day – Although we recommend that catfish grown for food be fed once daily, feeding less frequently than daily may be called for under certain circumstances.

• How do I know if my shrimp is peeled and deveined?

  Although we call it "deveining", the dark line you see on the backs of shrimp is their digestive tract. Removing it is a matter of personal preference and taste, not hygiene. It's not harmful for us to eat. If the vein is really pronounced—dark or thick—you may want to devein the shrimp for a tidier look.

• What are the signs of food poisoning from fish?

  What are the symptoms of ciguatera poisoning?

  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Watery diarrhea.
  • Headache.
  • Numbness and tingling about the mouth and extremities.

• How do you drain tuna in oil?

  Open the tuna completely, then take the lid & put it back on the tuna can to fit in (inside), hold it with your fingers of one hand both sides of can (thumbnail on one, the rest on the other side) so you can flip it (tuna won't fall), the oil/water will fall & the tuna will be drained.

• What color is a giant squid?

  It's believed that giant squid (genus Architeuthis) can grow up to 55 feet long. The individual captured on video via a small submarine located in the North Pacific Ocean was about 30 feet long and silver and gold in color, marine biologist Edie Widder, who helped to shoot the footage, said.

• Can you eat cooked shrimp straight from the bag?

  1 Answer. The frozen pre-cooked shrimp are of course safe to eat if they come from a reputable source. You may wish to cook them a little bit to heat them up to service temperature, and integrate them with a sauce or spices or so on, but you could just peel and eat them if you wanted to.

• How do you catch mackerel from a pier?

  When fishing from a pier or bridge, you can use a sabiki rig to catch whatever small bait fish might be lurking around the pier or bridge pilings. Then, you can cast those small fish back out under a float, or you can free line them. You are looking for baits close to 3″ in size.

• Is it poop in shrimp?

  The dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp isn't really a vein. It's an intestinal track, brown or blackish in color, and is the body waste, aka poop. It is also a filter for sand or grit.

• Do released trout survive?

  Fish that were exercised but released without being held out of the water had a survival rate of 88 percent. But with 30 seconds air exposure, that dropped to 62 percent, and at one minute, it was a mere 28 percent. ... Try to keep those shots to 10 seconds or less, if at all possible.

• Why is my cory catfish on its side?

  When fish like catfish get a damaged swim bladder, they will typically swim at odd angles, or struggle to swim at all. If you see a catfish swimming on its side, it almost certainly has damage to the swim bladder.

• Can a crayfish die during molting?

  diminutus will die part-way through the molting process. It appears as if the claws and all of the legs do not make it out of the old shell and get ripped off of the body. The crayfish does make it out of the front half of its old exoskeletonbut not out of the part covering the abdomen.

• Can a tiger pistol shrimp kill you?

  Yes it could if the human is allergic to shrimp, consumes one and suffers from anaphylaxis shock. Otherwise, you can also die from chocking on one. You won't get a shrimp killing a human by snapping its claws though. Only if it was fired at high velocity from an accurate shrimp gun.

• How do you grill fish without it falling apart?

  Place skin side down perpendicular to grates. Cook, covered, over direct, medium-high heat until skin is brown and crisp. If the fish doesn't budge when you try to flip it, keep cooking until it releases. Flip with a sturdy spatula and grill until cooked through.

• What is the best white fish?

  Best Types

  1. Cod. Cod is often considered one of the best white fish and is commonly featured in recipes like fish and chips due to its dense, flaky texture. ...
  2. Snapper. The term “snapper” refers to any fish within the Lutjanidae family, which is comprised of over 100 different species. ...
  3. Grouper. ...
  4. Halibut. ...
  5. Haddock. ...
  6. Flounder.

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• Is freeze dried salmon good?

  Freeze dried salmon is as good for your dog as a salmon filet is for humans. Salmon is a delicious and nutrient dense treat for dogs and people alike. One of the easiest ways to feed your dog salmon is by giving them freeze dried salmon treats.

• How do you eat canned pilchards in tomato sauce?

  Divide a 155g can Glenryck South Atlantic Pilchards in Tomato Sauce between the 2 slices of toast, spread on the untoasted side of the bread, and place 4 slices of tomato on each. Divide 25g grated or sliced Red Leicester cheese between them and place over the tomato. Grill until the cheese is bubbling.

• What fish grows the fastest?

  Mahi Mahi fish More About the Mahi Mahi The Mahi Mahi fish is the fastest-growing wild fish species known to man. When the conditions are right, the Mahi Mahi can grow as fast as 1.3 to 2.7 inches in a week.

• Are carp more active at night?

  The best seasons for nighttime carp fishing is late spring after the spawn throughout the entirety of summer. ... During these warmer months, carp will be active all night long because the water is cooler and insects are out in droves.