Do catfish keep ponds clean?

We get asked this question quite frequently… The one-word answer to that question is “No”. Contrary to popular opinion, catfish don't eat muck and vegetation from the bottom of the pond. Catfish are predators that prey on a wide variety of aquatic animals, but they do not eat pond muck.

FAQ

• Is blue whale a fish?

  Whales are a member of the cetacean family, and as such, despite being wholly water-resident, whales are mammals, not fish.

• What fishing line is best for spinning reels?

  Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels

  • Stren Original Service Spool (Monofilament)
  • Power Pro Spectra Fiber Fishing Line (Braided)
  • Seaguar Invizx 100% Fluorocarbon Line.
  • Berkley Trilene Big Game (Monofilament)
  • Piscifun Lunker Braided Fishing Line (Braided)
  • Berkley Trilene XL (Monofilament)

• What does steelhead trout taste like?

  They have orange flesh like Salmon, but the flavor is milder like a cross between salmon & trout. The flesh has medium flakes and a tender texture. To me, wild Steelhead have a bit more “intense” salmon taste than farmed Steelhead.

• Do langoustines feel pain?

  Scientists have no qualms either, having long argued that crustaceans such as lobsters don't feel pain even when cooked live in boiling water. But a British biologist is challenging this orthodoxy with a study suggesting that prawns, at least, do suffer when harmed.

• Where do fish belts originate?

  Largehead hairtails are found worldwide in tropical and temperate oceans. In the East Atlantic they range from southern United Kingdom to South Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea.

15 Related Question Answers Found:

• Which fish grow fast?

  1 Catla. Catla is the fastest growing Indian major carp species and widely distributed throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan, Burma and Bangladesh (Fig. 19). It inhabits the surface layer of water and feeds upon plankton.

• What fish do restaurants substitute for catfish?

  For those who are looking for a list of fish similar to catfish, we provide you with the great substitutes:

  1. Tilapia. When it mentions any catfish substitute, tilapia always rises as the number one star. ...
  2. Flounder. Another popular substitute for catfish is flounder. ...
  3. Basa. ...
  4. Cod. ...
  5. Green stripe bass. ...
  6. Haddock.

• Is it OK if fish are in the dark?

  All fish need periods of darkness, and turning the lights off at night will help you mimic your pet's natural environment.

• Where is Rohu fish found?

  The rohu occurs in rivers throughout much of northern and central and eastern India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, and has been introduced into some of the rivers of Peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

• How can you tell how old a clownfish is?

  They will grow slow until they reach sexual maturity, then they will grow faster. There is no set time when they reach sexual maturity either. They will reach maturity when there is no male or female around them. No, there is no way to tell how old a clownfish is, either juvenile or adult.

• What does a butterfly loach eat?

  To keep butterfly loach in a good shape it's necessary to feed it with live or frozen feed – daphnia, cyclops, brine shrimp, small blood worm etc. In a tank it's also rather desirable to provide fish with right amount of necessary algae and microorganisms that have to grow on stones and other solid surfaces.

• Can yellowfin tuna be cooked rare?

  Yellowfin tuna steak has a firm, dense beef-like texture which makes it excellent for grilling and is traditionally cooked rare to medium-rare in the center as for beef steak.

• How do you get a free line on croaker?

  A beginner's guide to free-lining croakers to catch specks on Grand Isle

  1. Get quality bait.
  2. Use a No. 3 kahle hook.
  3. Hook the croaker through the back – just above the mid-line.
  4. Be patient with the hookset.
  5. Don't use braided line.

• Can you overcook fish stock?

  I eventually learned where the ''don't overcook stock'' rule came from. ... However, these fish do make a bitter stock if cooked longer than 20 minutes. If no flat-fish bones are used, the stock can cook for four to six hours; this slow cooking extracts all the gelatin from the bones and makes a wonderful, rich broth.

• What is capelin roe?

  Smelt roe — commonly known as masago — are the edible eggs of the capelin fish (Mallotus villosus), which belong to the smelt family. They're considered a forage fish, meaning they're an important food source for larger predators, such as codfish, seabirds, seals, and whales.

• Which prawns are the biggest?

  The Jumbo Tiger Prawn is found in local waters and is the largest prawn in the world. It can grow up to 33cm and can be easily distinguished by the light and dark stripes on its tail.

• How do you treat high pH in a fish pond?

  A safer, longer lasting way to reduce high pH is to add carbon dioxide, which acts as an acid in water. Carbon dioxide levels can be increased by adding organic matter such as cracked corn, soybean meal or cottonseed meal to ponds. As organic matter decays, it releases carbon dioxide.

• What does fish fungus look like?

  True fungal infections in fish are less common than parasites or bacteria. They typically appear as white cottony or “furry” growths on fish but can also be internal. They can be induced by substandard water quality, infected food or open wounds, but there are many other causes.

• What happens if you over cook shrimp?

  The key is to remove them from the heat right when the flesh is uniformly pink, with no brown or greyish-brown spots. Perfectly cooked shrimp generally curl into a loose "C" shape, while overcooked shrimp tend to curl into a tight "C". Tightly curled shrimp are a sure sign of toughness.

• What are 3 human activities that have contributed to the decline of the wild salmon population?

  Historically, dams, overfishing, and pollution led to large declines in salmon abundance. Because of this, the commercial Atlantic salmon fishery closed in 1948. Improvements in water quality and stocking from hatcheries helped rebuild populations to nearly 5,000 adults by 1985.