How do I get rid of calcium in my fish tank?

Apply a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar to a washcloth and scrub the hard calcium buildup away; use lemon juice and vinegar to clean; they are nontoxic and will not harm your fish if a small amount of residue is left after cleaning.

FAQ

• Is it OK to eat overcooked fish?

  Overcooked salmon will not make you sick. In fact, it is safer than undercooked salmon. This is true for any overcooked food. The cooking process kills the bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses and kills most pathogens.

• Why does my house smell like rotten fish?

  The electrical components and wires in your walls and outlets are coated with heat resistant chemicals and plastic coating for insulation. When these chemicals and plastic heat up significantly, they give off a burning odor that can smell like fish.

• Do bubblers stress fish?

  If your water is not circulating or low on oxygen, then a bubbler could be just what you need! ... Certain fish have adapted to stagnant water, like betta, and can even draw water from the surface. In this case, the water movement caused by a bubbler can actually stress the fish.

• What eats a flying fish?

  Predators include dolphins, tuna, marlin, birds, squid, and porpoises.

• Is it OK to eat smoked salmon after use by date?

  Chances are there's nothing wrong with it, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Speaking of dates, if your typical smoked salmon is more than about 5-7 days past its date, it's time for it to go ([ASF]), even if it's still unopened.

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• Where are sprats caught?

  They are common in the North Atlantic and found northwards as far as the Baltic Sea. Their range extends southwards to the northern waters around the African continent and they are found throughout the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

• How long do crayfish stay pregnant?

  After around four weeks, the eggs will hatch and the young crayfish will emerge. The female crayfish will take care of the young for a short period of time, but should be removed after a few days to prevent the fry from being eaten.

• Can you reheat prawns after defrosting?

  You can move your prawns directly from the freezer to reheating or you may allow them to thaw in the fridge for 6-12 hours prior to reheating them. Remember, they should only stay in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Can I cook frozen cooked prawns without defrosting?

  Can you cook frozen prawns? Frozen prawns should not be cooked without thawing, because this leads to them becoming overcooked. This is again important to make sure your prawns are soft, juicy and well cooked.

• Does a clam have a face?

  Without obvious legs or faces, bivalves look less animal-like than other shellfish. But they're capable of a surprising variety of behavior.

• Can a dead jellyfish still sting you?

  Jellyfish can sting if they brush against you when you're swimming in the ocean. You also can get stung if you step on a jellyfish, even a dead one. Usually, jellyfish stings will hurt, but are not emergencies.

• Does carp come back?

  CARP can be difficult to treat and can recur after treatment discontinuation. Occasionally, there is spontaneous resolution that occurs over the course of several months to several years.

• How many oysters Is it OK to eat?

  As most oyster spots offer up their wares in sixes, by the half or full dozen, a good rule of thumb is six oysters per person at the table.

• Are Trident Salmon burgers precooked?

  Trident salmon burgers are all salmon with no fillers. Pre-seasoned with a delightful smoky flavor, they cook up fast, right from frozen.

• Is it safe to eat smoked salmon 3 days after use by date?

  While smoked fish, like salmon or kippers, can last up to three days in the fridge after the “use-by” date, fresh fish should be thrown away before 24 hours.

• What does a ghost shrimp look like when it's molting?

  Molting is a process in which ghost shrimps take off their exoskeleton. ... When the hypodermis gets visible it seems like the shrimps' body changed from transparent to a milky white color. However, it is not the shrimp's body, it's the hypodermis that later transforms into an exoskeleton in the shrimp body.

• Does hellmans Mayo have raw eggs?

  Hellman's Mayo is made of egg yolk, vinegar, and vegetable oil. The major risk associated with consuming raw eggs is the threat of getting a food-borne disease as a result of Salmonella bacteria. ... With pasteurized Hellman's Mayo, this threat is removed because all the pathogens are destroyed.

• How many minutes do you cook squid?

  Squid must be cooked for either a very short time or a very long time. Anything in between turns it very rubbery. Two minutes over high heat is plenty. Beyond that will require at least 30 minutes to an hour to re-tenderize it.

• Can you eat hard tail?

  With all its lumpy armor and spiny fins running practically the full length of of top and bottom, this would seem to be an almost impossible fish to eat. In actuality, it's quite easy (see Methods below). The flesh of hardtail scad is "dark meat" but milder than, for instance, most mackerel.

• What supermarket has the best fish?

  2018 Supermarket Seafood Ranking

  • #1 Whole Foods Market. Overall Score. 80.4. ...
  • #2 Hy-Vee. Overall Score. 79.8. ...
  • #3 ALDI. Overall Score. 71.9. ...
  • #4 Target. Overall Score. 70.8. ...
  • #5 Giant Eagle. Overall Score. 69.4. ...
  • #6 Wegmans. Overall Score. 67.1. ...
  • #7 Albertsons Companies. Overall Score. Policy: 76.5. ...
  • #8 Sprouts Farmers Market. Overall Score. 65.4.

• How long does it take to defrost prawns in hot water?

  About 20 minutes, give or take depending on the number of prawns being thawed. Once defrosted, lift the colander out – with the prawns in it – and drain.

• Are Frozen shrimp better than fresh?

  If you can't be sure, or know they've been thawed, head to the freezer. The frozen shrimp will taste better, cook better, and feel better. Well, just as long as they've been raised responsibly.

• Is yellowtail better than salmon?

  Japanese yellowtail (Hamachi): A young fish, very luscious and buttery in texture, almost oily, possessing a desirable bold flavor, some say with a tangy finish. Salmon: With its gorgeous peachy orange to deep-red flesh, it's prized for its rich and flavorful taste.

• Should you soak fish in salt water?

  Soaking fish in brine or water before cooking to remove any muddy taste is not necessary. ... If you have caught fish or bought it from an area where the waters that the fish inhabit are particularly muddy, then so-be-it, enjoy the flavour of the fish from its natural habitat, just as you would a salty fish from the ocean.