How do you know a bad clam?

Any clams that don't close, or that have chipped or cracked shells, should be discarded. Since soft shell clams often can't close all the way, tap or touch the side of the shell or the siphon to see if either moves. If the siphon is small enough to retract, it will.

FAQ

• Is Catla a fin fish?

  Their eyes are large and visible from underside of the head. Lower lip of the Catla fish is very thick, and the upper lip is absent. Their anal fin is short, dorsal fin inserted slightly in advance of pelvic fins....Special Notes.

  Name	Catla
  Phylum	Chordata
  Class	Actinopterygii
  Order	Cypriniformes
  Family	Cyprinidae

• Do squids drink?

  It is a unique animal that has been separated by scientists into its own group. Like many of its relatives, the vampire squid has eight arms and two tentacles. It does not suck or drink blood, and instead gets its common name from its dark color and the skin that connects the arms, resembling a cape.

• What is the best way to store fresh oysters?

  The best way to store them is in their bag, inside a bowl with a damp cloth over the top. But please: Do not store the oysters directly on or underneath ice. Oysters will die if they sit in fresh water. You can keep them on a tray of ice for an hour or so but avoid letting them sit in a puddle of fresh water.

• Will hard water kill fish?

  Will hard water kill your aquarium fish? Like any water parameter, if total hardness is out of the ideal range meant for your fish, then you will most likely have problems in your aquarium. ... Certain fish species are found in certain degrees of general hardness: Very soft water (0-3 °GH/0-50 ppm).

• What do you do with baby fish you don't want?

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  • Hope that the parents or other tankmates eat the babies.
  • Sell/Donate the babies to the LFS once they've grown a bit.
  • Give them away to friends or local hobbyists.
  • Buy more and more tanks to house your constantly breeding guppies until you are known by your peers as "that weird fish kid."

23 Related Question Answers Found:

• Why is herring fishing banned?

  During the 1970s there was a massive decrease in the spawning stock biomass of herring, largely caused by over exploitation, followed by periods of poor recruitment. In 1977, the fishery was closed to safeguard the future of the stock.

• Why are my fish dying after I changed the water?

  Ammonia and Nitrite poisoning harm the gills of fish, which leads to respiratory stress. This may be the reason you're seeing your fish dying and gasping at the top or the bottom of the tank, right after a water change.

• How do you put bread on a hook for carp?

  How to Prepare Bread for Carp Fishing?

  1. I simply cut off the tip end of the syringe.
  2. Remove the plunger and place the tip end against your hand or flat surface.
  3. Fill the tube partially with fresh bread crumbs.
  4. I then add in a boilie as a hook bait. ...
  5. Fill the rest of the tube with the desired amount of bread crumbs.

• Can saltwater fish live in freshwater?

  Saltwater fish can't survive in freshwater because their bodies are highly concentrated of salt solution (too much for freshwater). The water would flow into their body until all their cells accumulate so much water that they bloat and die eventually.

• Are Cory catfish safe with shrimp?

  Cory Catfish tank mates can also include filter feeding shrimp such as Bamboo Shrimp and fan feeding shrimp like Vampire Shrimp. Cory Catfish tank mates can be Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp and Ghost Shrimp. ... And Corys can really be interesting as they feed and interact with different types of snails and shrimp.

• Does bluefin tuna freeze well?

  All sashimi grade fish in Japan is frozen before it's sold. And bluefin tuna (the most expensive fish in the world) is frozen on the fishing boat. The best way to freeze fish is to dip them in water and freeze them, then dip and freeze, dip and freeze... until there's a protective coat of ice around them.

• How long can clams stay out of water?

  Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; clams should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature and always discard if clams are no longer alive.

• Is it OK to touch a betta fish?

  A betta fish should not be touched; it may get spooked and respond by biting you or becoming afraid of you (which would undo any training and playing you've been doing to get it used to you). Touching a fish can also affect the natural slime coating by removing it and if this happens, the fish is vulnerable to disease.

• Can cuttlefish kill humans?

  Like octopuses and some squid, cuttlefish are venomous. Its muscles contain a highly toxic compound. Although cuttlefish rarely encounter humans, their poison is considered extremely toxic and can be as lethal as the poison of the blue-ringed octopus, reports MarineBio.

• 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 long can you keep dry fish?

  Place the dried fish into an airtight, glass or plastic container in the pantry. The fish should last for 1-2 weeks. Dried fish can also be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

• Is smoked haddock same as smoked cod?

  Haddock and Cod are two quite different fish. However, they can be used interchangeably in many fish recipes. So if you want to substitute one for the other you can easily do so. When cooked, many people can't easily tell them apart.

• What is the best bait to catch salmon?

  Salmon eggs Salmon eggs are the top choice for bait, although sand shrimp are very popular for chinook salmon. Some anglers like to fish both at the same time. Marabou jigs (Photo 10) can be used instead of bait and can be especially effective on pink salmon, or other salmon when the water is very low and clear.

• Are Manila clams expensive?

  The price of some good quality Manila clams (Venerupis philippinarum) exceeded that of arc shell (akagai), a luxury food. At retail, clams in the shell are selling from 100 to 180 yen (USD 0.90-1.62, EUR 0.83-1.49) per 100 grams.

• Can you eat snails Raw?

  Don't eat raw or undercooked snails or slugs, frogs or shrimp/prawns. If you handle snails or slugs, wear gloves and wash your hands. Always remember to thoroughly wash fresh produce. When travelling in areas where the parasite is common, avoid eating uncooked vegetables.

• Where is the poop in shrimp?

  The dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp isn't really a vein. It's an intestinal track, brown or blackish in color, and is the body waste, aka poop. It is also a filter for sand or grit.

• Is pickled herring a healthy snack?

  As with fresh herring, pickled herring is an excellent natural source of both vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids. It is also a good source of selenium and vitamin B12. 100 grams may provide 680 IU of vitamin D, or 170% of the DV, as well as 84% of the DV for selenium, and 71% of the DV for vitamin B12.

• Are undercooked scallops dangerous?

  Eating raw or undercooked seafood, especially clams, mollusks, oysters and scallops can be dangerous. ... The bacteria they ingest are often harmless to the shellfish but can be dangerous to people who eat the infected seafood. One common type of bacteria found in undercooked seafood is Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

• How do you catch carp every time?

  Tips for Fishing Carp

  1. Find the Perfect Location. Carp tend to stay in murky water, and they're likely to spook easily when the water is clear. ...
  2. Choose the Right Bait. ...
  3. Set Up Your Rod and Reel. ...
  4. Avoid Shiny Hooks. ...
  5. Use a Rod Pod. ...
  6. Chum the Water. ...
  7. Try Bowfishing.

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• Why is my fish sticking to the grill?

  Your grill isn't clean enough: Burned-on debris from previous grilling sessions creates a rough surface that fish will stick to. Your grill isn't hot enough: When it is, it will quickly cauterize the fish, which sets the proteins in the fish and prevents them from sticking to the grill.

• Is Pollock fish expensive?

  Pollock is a "wild" fish. ... Due to this marine diet, pollock has high nutritional properties and at its relatively low cost is not much inferior to more expensive varieties of fish.

• Can you freeze clams oreganata?

  Place the clams on a tray or baking sheet and flash freeze individually. When completely frozen, they can be stored in airtight containers and frozen for up to a month. Last Minute Assembly: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• What is a rare crayfish?

  The blue crayfish (Procambarus alleni), sometimes called the electric blue crayfish, the sapphire crayfish, or the Florida crayfish, is a species of freshwater crayfish endemic to Florida in the United States.