How did stockfish get its name?

The program originated from Glaurung, an open-source chess engine created by Romstad and first released in 2004. ... He named it Stockfish because it was "produced in Norway and cooked in Italy" (Romstad is Norwegian, Costalba is Italian).

FAQ

• Will crawfish drown in water?

  Do crawfish drown in water? Crayfish will drown if they are kept in water that is significantly over their head for 3-6 hours without supplemental oxygenation. This makes air bubblers mandatory, and long bubble walls are the best. Filter oxygenation is not enough, because filters fail way more often than air pumps.

• What is the best way to eat raw oysters?

  Take your tiny fork and sort of move the oyster around in its liquid-filled half shell to make sure it's detached. Then put down your fork, pick up the shell, and slurp down the oyster from the wide end—it's more aerodynamic that way. Chew the fish one or twice before you swallow it.

• How do you get rid of fungus on fish eggs?

  Currently, hatcheries use formalin and hydrogen peroxide—both approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—to treat fungus on eggs. Straus and his colleagues have found another solution: copper sulfate.

• What fish cleans sharks?

  Remora remora, (family Echeneidae), also called sharksucker or suckerfish, any of eight species of marine fishes of the family Echeneidae (order Perciformes) noted for attaching themselves to, and riding about on, sharks, other large marine animals, and oceangoing ships.

• What is a predator of a rusty crayfish?

  MANAGEMENT: Rusty crayfish may be controlled by restoring predators like bass and sunfish populations.

• Can you microwave fish fillets?

  Chances are you have a microwave sitting somewhere in your kitchen. ... Fish, on the other hand, can be cooked perfectly in the microwave. Simply wrap your fish in microwave-safe plastic with a little seasoning (salt and pepper and some lemon, perhaps) and cook for about 2 minutes on high.

• When was red swamp crayfish introduced?

  1973 The red swamp crayfish was legally introduced into Spain in 1973 and 1974, first from Louisiana and probably later from Africa or south-east Asia. Currently, this species is present in at least 40 countries worldwide [3].

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• What is fish deboning?

  Deboning involves using a specialty knife to separate flesh from bones be it meat, poultry or fish. Learning to debone is an advanced culinary skill that takes much practice to perfect, a skill that is vital to develop to take one's gastronomic prowess to the next level.

• How long do brine shrimp live after hatching?

  How Long Do Brine Shrimp Live? The average lifespan is between 1-2 years. The lifespan of your Brine Shrimp depends largely on how well you take care of them. The better you care for your Brine Shrimp, the longer they will live.

• How do you not overcook crawfish?

  The secret to great crawfish is not boiling the crustaceans, but instead poaching them in hot water, allowing them to soak up seasonings as they finish cooking. Costanza and McCusker brought the covered pot of water and seasonings to a hard rolling boil, which took 15 to 20 minutes.

• What kind of fish is chub?

  Chub, any of several freshwater fishes of the carp family, Cyprinidae, common in Europe and North America. Chubs are good bait fish, and large specimens are caught for sport or food.

• What is the best bait for king mackerel?

  Silvery live baits such pilchards, threadfin herring, menhaden, mullet and blue runners are preferable to dead baits, according to virtually all top tournament anglers. However, live bait is not always easily obtained, so these same anglers also bring frozen baits such as cigar minnows, ribbonfish and Spanish mackerel.

• Do shrimps poop alot?

  Shrimp poop just as tiny as their eyeball's. Over time,it just becomes dissolved, or partially dissolved organic matter. Careful feedings in smaller tanks such as OP mentions, and weekly or by weekly water changes, and the matter is much ado bout nothin.

• What is the best time of day to catch channel catfish?

  After polling many of our catfish fishing friends, we confirmed that the best time of day is an hour before sunset to two hours after sunset. This is when they come out from the deeper water they were hiding in the warmer hours of the day to hunt.

• What can you do with tuna packed oil?

  How to use it: For most uses, you'll drain the oil from the tuna — no need to rinse after. Use the tuna in large pieces on fresh salads, like salad nicoise, baked in casseroles and baked patties but save the oil! It's terrific in an extra-savory salad dressing or to make mayonnaise or aioli.

• Are crawdad and crawfish the same?

  “Crawdad,” M-W helpfully explained, “is the synonym of the words crawfish and crayfish that is used chiefly west of the Appalachians to mean the aquatic animal that looks like a small lobster and lives in rivers and streams.” In our experience, they are also called “crawdaddies,” a diminutive.

• Who eats the most fish in Europe?

  Portugal Portugal remains the absolute champion in terms of per capita consumption. In 2017, the Portuguese ate 56.8 kg of fish and seafood per capita, which is more than twice the EU level. After Portugal, Spain and Malta are the countries in which most fish and seafood is eaten.

• Why are my fish biting each others mouth?

  Many species of cichlid grab each other by the lips to wrestle. Males most often engage in this behavior. This behavior can stem from a territorial dispute or showing off for females. ... It can be a good idea to separate fish when you see this behavior.

• Why is there white stuff in my fish tank?

  What Causes The Growth Of White Cotton Stuff? White cotton stuff does not start to appear for no reason, The main reason for white fluffy stuff in your fish tank is the presence of fungus and parasites. Overfeeding of fish and leftover allows the growth of fungus, bacteria or algae over it.

• How do you cook already cooked prawns?

  If you want to cook already cooked shrimp, start by thawing the shrimps in cold water for 15 minutes. Then, place them on a microwavable plate and cook them on high heat for 1-2 minutes. Shrimp were done on the grill.

• How do you kill spot prawns?

  Spot prawns release an enzyme that will quickly deteriorate the meat if left alive too long out of water. Do not place them in tap water. The chlorine in our water will kill them immediately and quickly destroy the meat.

• Are firefish poisonous?

  The Devil Firefish, a tropical creature with poisonous barbs and a painful sting that can kill human is spreading in the Mediterranean, a conservation group has warned. ... Stings from its barbs are rarely fatal to humans, but can cause extreme pain, vomiting and respiratory paralysis.

• Can you substitute anchovy paste for anchovies?

  Anchovy paste is always a good substitute for anchovies, no matter the recipe, and the same goes for making caesar dressing. To get the amount right, use half a teaspoon of anchovy paste for every anchovy that you would have used in the recipe, that way the flavor should be more or less the same in strength.

• Is mackerel a seasonal fish?

  Pacific mackerel spawn from late April to September off California, year-round off central Baja California peaking from June through October, and from late fall to early spring off Cabo San Lucas.