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How do I get rid of ammonia in my shrimp tank?

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One of the ways to decrease the ammonia concentrations in shrimp ponds is to dilute the water, usually via water exchange or water circulation. This not only decreases the ammonia concentration but also creates a better environment for the shrimp.

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    Green light Green light worked and attracted baitfish every time. It's makes sense then that green would be the popular color of choice among serious nighttime anglers. So when you decide to try night fishing and you're shopping for the right lighting to use, green is probably going to be your best option of all colors.

  • What happens if you cook dead clams?

    They're dead for a reason, and we can guarantee it ain't good. Once they die, toxins build up in their tiny bodies, which they'll pass to you, no matter how much you cook 'em. Inspect your catch right after you buy the bunch and again before you cook them and toss anything dead.

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    While the farming of Tilapia was banned in India since 1959, the government lifted the ban for the culture of Nile tilapia in 2012, albeit with strict guidelines that address issues pertaining to biosecurity, among many others.

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    Native Range: Gulf coastal plain from the Florida panhandle to Mexico; southern Mississippi River drainage to Illinois (Hobbs 1989, Taylor et al. 2007).

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    The four most popular methods of fish preservation are freezing, canning, smoking and pickling....Brining

    1. Use correct amount of salt in the brine.
    2. Use enough brine for a given amount of fish.
    3. The temperature during brining must be no higher than 40 degrees F.
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