How do shrimp reproduce?

Mating occurs with the male at a right angle to the female, transferring a spermatophore to a specialized receptacle on the female's abdomen. Six to 20 hours after mating, the female begins to produce a large quantity of eggs, which she carries under her abdomen.

FAQ

• Is the Black Marlin the fastest fish?

  Black marlins, Istiompax indica (Cuvier, 1832), aka black marlin fishes, black-marlins, giant black marlins, marlins, Pacific black marlins, short nosed sword fishes, silver marlins, silver marlin fishes, and swordfishes, are a strong, fast pelagic species highly prized by sport fishermen (and possibly the fastest fish ...

• How do you start breeding tilapia?

  Tilapia breeding guide

  1. Set up an aquarium that is at least 6 times longer than the length of your male. ...
  2. Fill the aquarium with dechlorinated water.
  3. On one end of the aquarium, place a terra cotta flower pot that is at least 1.5 times deep and wide, as the length of your male.

• What's wrong with mackerel?

  According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, king mackerel is one of four fishes, along with swordfish, shark, and tilefish, that children and pregnant women should avoid due to high levels of methylmercury found in these fish and the consequent risk of mercury poisoning.

• Why is shrimp crunchy?

  The chef told me that they don't use alkaline water, but swear by the process of marinating shrimp with egg white, tapioca starch (菱粉) and baking soda, a process they called “上浆” (shangjiang) or literally “coating with starch.” ... Sea water is pH8 and the reason why live/raw shrimps have firm and crunchy flesh.

• Can a man's sperm make a woman smell fishy?

  Semen is alkaline and often women find they notice a fishy smell after having sex. This is because the vagina wants to be slightly acidic, but if it's knocked out of balance by the alkaline semen, and it can trigger BV.

• What does spot fish taste like?

  They are an oily fish, but mild flavored. Definitely not strong-oily like large blues can be.

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• Does carp fish stink?

  No, but they do Smell! Carp can smell food items in the water. In an instant, their brain recognizes the smell and determines if it is edible. Experiments have shown that carp are able to recognize the smell of amino acids and other smells emitted by bloodworms, crayfish, and aquatic plants.

• What temperature do carp feed at?

  Common carp is active in feeding when the water temperature is over 18–20 oC. Though common carp tolerates high water temperature (around 28–30 oC) the optimum temperature of growing is between 20 and 25 oC.

• What exactly are crawfish?

  Crawfish are small crustaceans that live in fresh water and are similar in flavor to shrimp and lobster. Approximately 95% of the crawfish consumed in the United States are harvested from Louisiana, but they're popular all over the world from Sweden to Spain to Nigeria.

• Is fish poop good for fish?

  The waste is toxic to the fish but is a rich fertilizer for the plants. As the plants absorb the nutrients, the water is purified for the fish. ... Because you can't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers that would harm the fish, it's a natural organic production system.

• Why does lime juice cook shrimp?

  The citric acid in the lime breaks down the proteins in the shrimp and prepares the meat for consumption, turning the flesh an opaque pink and destroying harmful bacteria.

• What happens if my dog ate cooked salmon?

  Do not ever give your dog raw or undercooked salmon. It can contain the Neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite, which causes salmon poisoning disease. This disease can be fatal. ... However, well-cooked, boneless salmon is definitely on the list of people food approved for dogs.

• How do you get rid of carp fish?

  Active removal techniques, as well as stocking predatory species, can help reduce population sizes of these nuisance fish. Active approaches to removal include electrofishing, seining (appropriate for smaller waterbodies) and setting gill nets at optimal times to catch spawning fish.

• How can I make my fish grow faster?

  Get these two things right and your fish will grow quickly.

  1. Put your fish in a larger tank.
  2. Let your fish get used to their new home.
  3. Ensure that the temperature is just right.
  4. Monitor water quality.
  5. Do regular water changes.
  6. Always make sure the tank is clean.
  7. Provide high-quality food.

• Should you soak tuna in water?

  The ice should be replaced every few hours if you're out for a long day. Don't let your fish soak in water for long, even if it's ice-cold water. This will soften the flesh and eventually you'll have a mushy fillet.

• Can you taste if fish is bad?

  To tell if fish has gone bad, touch your raw fish to see if it's slimy, which happens when fish starts to spoil. If the fish smells pungent, fishy, or ammonia-like, it is probably bad. ... Fresh salmon should have a very mild scent.

• Are kingfish hard to catch?

  Although debatable, kingfish can be one of the hardest fish to land, as it is commonly known to make a run to the rocks or anything sharp to bust you off as soon as you hookup. Due to this, strong gear is essential when chasing after this pelagic species.

• Can pollock be eaten?

  As far as the nutritional value of pollock, like salmon, tuna and cod, it is a good source of lean protein and low in saturated fat. ... Pollock is as healthy a fish choice as cod and tuna except it is often served fried, which would negate the benefit of eating fish as your protein choice.

• Does cold smoking preserve fish?

  COLD-SMOKING Fish: Cold-smoking is a method of preserving fish where the ambient cooking temperature stays in the range of 68-86°F (20-30°C) for 6-12 hours. The flesh loses some of its moisture and becomes denser without being cooked.

• How did carp spread?

  How do carp spread? Asian carp (especially silver carp) may be capable of jumping over some barriers, including low dams. ... Invasive carp are also spread by humans. The release of live bait containing young carp has introduced these fish to other water bodies.

• How long do manila clams live?

  They can grow to 75 centimetres and live up to 14 years. Manila clams were introduced in BC during the 1930s in oyster seed from Japan. They quickly spread throughout the Strait of Georgia and were accidentally introduced on the west coast of Vancouver Island.