How can you tell how old a carp is?

The most commonly used structures on carp to determine the age of the carp is the scales, otoliths (ear bones) and hard fin rays. You can learn a lot from just one scale on a carp, you can determine the age of the carp, when it has spawned, it's growth and history.

FAQ

• Can you eat too much pickled herring?

  Pickled herring is high in sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure, increasing your risk of heart attack.

• How do you keep crawfish alive as pets?

  How to Care for Pet Crayfish

  1. Set up the tank properly. Crayfish need a tank with fresh water that's kept clean and free of pollution. ...
  2. Add some hiding space for your crayfish. ...
  3. Get shrimp pellets for easy feeding and complete nutrition. ...
  4. Get a second tank setup for crayfish that are molting.

• What can I do with empty tuna cans?

  Get out your favorite tuna recipe and empty those cans – we're going to make so many wonderful things with them....

  1. Tuna Can Clock. ...
  2. Tuna Can Party Lights. ...
  3. DIY Nativity Ornaments. ...
  4. Tealight Holders. ...
  5. Tuna Can Pincushion. ...
  6. Faux Zinc Candy Jar Top. ...
  7. Colorful Bird Feeder. ...
  8. Wind Chimes.

• How long should I let my tank cycle before adding fish?

  Wait until both the ammonia and nitrite levels have risen and then fallen to zero before adding more fish. It usually take about 3-6 weeks for a new aquarium to go through the initial Nitrogen cycle, so fish should be added only a few per week during this time.

• What can I do with crushed oyster shells?

  Conclusively, crushed oyster shell could be used as an alternative liming material to restore the soil chemical and microbial properties in upland soil and to increase crop productivity.” In terms of soil fertilizing, crushed shell as nutrients works great for both backyard gardens and agricultural operations.

• What is the theme of the story of why the fish has scales?

  Explanation: Don't be quick to judge, being judgmental can only hurt you in the long run.

• How do you catch a Atlantic jackknife clam?

  The easiest way to catch jackknives is to pour salt on the characteristic breathing holes. The clam will try to escape the salt by coming up out of its hole, at which point you can gently grab the shell and pull it out of the ground.

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• Which fish has the least mercury?

  Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.

• Should you let shrimp eat dead shrimp?

  Shrimp are cannibals: FACT When you see your shrimp swarmed around a dead shrimp, yes they are eating it. ... When you see this happening it is okay to let the shrimp feed, however leaving the dead shrimp in your tank for very long can lead to an ammonia spike.

• Do catfish eat dead bass?

  Channel Catfish Are Scavengers Often this food is a dead fish or animal pieces that have sunk to the bottom producing a blood-scent trail that leads the catfish right to it. That's why punch bait, stink bait or cut bait, and a lot of patience, works so well to catch catfish.

• Is wild-caught shrimp safe?

  Of all the shrimp we tested, they were among the least likely to harbor any kind of bacteria or contain chemicals. ... Still, when it comes to safety and sustainability, responsibly caught U.S. wild shrimp is our top choice.

• Does haddock have worms?

  Cod worms can infect various saltwater fish, especially cod, Pacific rockfish (also called Pacific red snapper), whiting, mackerel, haddock, herring and salmon. ... The reason is that the worms live in the intestines of the fish and would be removed by cleaning.

• Why is eating big fish bad?

  Bacteria and natural processes can transform mercury into the organic mercury compound methylmercury (MeHg), which is a poisonous substance. Unfortunately, this toxin is in the fish we eat. Methylmercury can accumulate in streams and oceans.

• Is pier fishing good at night?

  Most piers featuring night fishing have strong lights that point at the water below the pier. THese will attract small bugs and insects and in turn baitfish and in turn they will attract bigger fish. So you can sometimes catch big fish concentrated by the lights.

• Do squids poop?

  Do squids poop? They poop out their siphon. Their anus is nearby so when they flex their muscles to shoot water out of their siphon to move (jet propulsion), the poop comes out with the water! Let's all take a moment to be thankful that OUR poop does not come out right under our faces.

• What is mackerel called in Japanese?

  Saba What is Saba? Without getting too in-depth about fish species, saba is the Japanese word for the chub, or Pacific mackerel, which is just one of many species of fish classified as mackerel. The fish is very commonly consumed throughout Japan, and is popular because of its nutritional value and affordable price.

• What depth do you fish in summer?

  In summer I've found that on the vast majority of venues fishing any deeper than 18 inches results in foul hooked fish. With this in mind I usually start around 12 inches but if the fish are really feeding well I'll shallow up to around 6 inches and at this depth the fish usually hook themselves.

• How do you purge clams at home?

  Place all the clams in a bowl and fill it with cool tap water. We've also heard that adding cornmeal or black pepper to the water will encourage the clams to spit out more sand. Let the clams sit for 20 minutes to an hour. During this time, they will spit out the sand from inside their shells.

• How big does a catfish grow in one year?

  Flatheads reach a length of about 3 inches in the first year and adults are commonly 15 to 45 inches long and 1 to 45 pounds. Some can grow as large as 70 pounds or more. What makes catfish grow faster?

• Where do large oysters come from?

  Other large oyster farming areas in the US include the bays and estuaries along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico from Apalachicola, Florida in the east to Galveston, Texas in the west. Large beds of edible oysters are also found in Japan and Australia. In 2005, China accounted for 80% of the global oyster harvest.

• What happens if steamed oysters don't open?

  They say it's okay to eat the oysters that don't open after steaming, but other recipes online say to discard them. ... Or if an oyster, clam or mussel doesn't open when it's cooked, sometimes it's dead — killed in the cooking process — but the muscle is just so joined to the shell that it's not letting go.”

• How do you humanely euthanize a tropical fish?

  Decapitation. While too grisly for most aquarists, stunning a fish, decapitating it and then pithing it (physically destroying the brain with a metal rod) is a humane way to euthanize a fish. Because fish can remain conscious for some time after decapitation, the pithing step is essential.

• Is farm raised shrimp OK to eat?

  1. Imported, farmed shrimp can be contaminated with illicit antibiotics. Farmed shrimp from Central America and Asia can also pose a direct threat to diners. A 2015 Consumer Reports study found that of 205 imported shrimp samples, 11 from Vietnam, Thailand, and Bangladesh were contaminated with antibiotic residues.

• How much is a pound of crawfish seasoning?

  Add your boiled crawfish and then add another layer of seasoning on top. Make sure that you do it in increments, typically 1 pound of seasoning for every 15 pounds of crawfish.

• Why is Toro so expensive?

  The main reason why Toro is so expensive is because it is so rare. Toro refers to the fatty part of the tuna's belly, and the fattiest part is called Otoro, while the most fatty part is called tuna. The next most common part is called Chutoro. Akami, which is often seen in supermarkets, is the part with almost no fat.

• Where are my freshwater shrimp hiding?

  In most cases, they are hiding somewhere in the tank. Cherry shrimps like to hide behind plants, moss and inside the intake tube of filters. If you are wondering where your cherry shrimps disappeared into, chances are they are just hiding in a tricky place.

• What is a carps favorite food?

  Carp eat a variety of foods. They favor insects, aquatic worms, crustaceans, and mollusks, but also consume algae and other plant matter.

• What fish can live with loaches?

  Best Tank Mates for Clown Loaches

  1. Other Clown Loaches. It is absolutely essential to keep clown loaches in a group. ...
  2. Discus. Discus are large South American cichlids that are pretty much the jewels of the aquarium world. ...
  3. Rainbowfish. ...
  4. Barbs. ...
  5. Severums. ...
  6. Gouramis. ...
  7. Tetras. ...
  8. Plecos.

• What does it mean when a salmon turns red?

  Salmon flesh is red due to their diet. ... The carotenoid pigments in their flesh are transferred to the skin and eggs. By the time they spawn, their flesh is truly white because of all the carotenoids have been moved out of the flesh. The red skin makes them more visible and may signal their readiness to spawn.

• How long should I dry brine trout?

  Every nook and cranny of the fish fillet should be covered with your dry brine. Once the fish is adequately covered, cover the container with saran wrap and place it in your refrigerator. Let the fish brine for 3-6 hours. Be careful not to dry brine the trout much longer than 6 hours.

• Is it okay to eat slightly undercooked shrimp?

  While it's safe to eat raw shrimp that is sushi grade, undercooked shrimp may not be safe to eat because at its fully cooked state, it's technically within the USDA's definition of "temperature danger zone." That's between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit when bacteria grows the fastest.