How do you tell if your fish are stressed?

Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed, they often develop odd swimming patterns. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

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• Is Louisiana crawfish seasoning spicy?

  Our Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil is a blend of traditional ingredients packed in one to give your seafood just the right flavor and spice. With just the right amount of garlic, onion, paprika and lemon, our powdered boil guarantees a perfect result every time. Boils one snack perfectly spicy.

• Is it hard to catch fish fly fishing?

  Fly fishing is pretty hard to do without being able to cast. That's not to say you can't fly fish without casting. You'll just be limited to specific types of fishing and specific types of waters you can fish. Watch some videos.

• Is mackerel similar to sardines?

  Sardines, mackerel, and herring all have slightly different tastes. Sardines and herring are more assertive, while mackerel is milder and buttery, but they can all be used in similar ways. They come in many forms: whole or filleted, with or without skins, plain, smoked, in flavored oils or sauces.

• Can I freeze pink salmon?

  Fresh pink salmon can be smoked and then frozen, and it will keep well and eat well under that treatment.

• How many anchovies are in a tablespoon of anchovy paste?

  About.com also says 1 anchovy fillet = 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste AND 1 teaspoon mashed anchovies = 1 teaspoon anchovy paste.

• Are smoked oysters supposed to be green inside?

  The green color in oysters is actually not an abnormal color. During the harvesting season, the oysters are still growing and ingest a large amount of plankton while they are still lean. This makes the "green feeds" visible through their outer skin.

• What goes well with steamers?

  If you want to add some color and flavor to your steamers, you can add lemon juice, beer, herbs, garlic, or white wine to the broth. To eat steamers, select a lucky clam and remove it from the shell by the siphon (or neck).

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• How many cans of tuna can you get from one fish?

  You can get an amazing number of 5-ounce cans of tuna from one commercial tuna fish. Just one 200 pound yellowfin tuna will yield about 640 cans of light tuna, while a 30-pound albacore tuna will only yield about 30 to 40 cans because it is a smaller, denser fish with less water content.

• What types of fish can breathe air?

  The northern snakehead can grow to "3 feet in length," according to the Georgia DNR. "They have a long dorsal fin that runs along their whole back, and have a dark brown blotchy appearance. They can breathe air and can survive in low-oxygenated systems," the department added.

• Can you devein shrimp and leave the shell on?

  Here are two ways to devein shrimp with the shell on. (If the vein isn't dark, you don't need to remove it.) Cut through shrimp shells along the top of the back with a small, sharp knife. Cut a shallow slit along the back of each shrimp through the opening and lift out vein with the tip of the knife.

• Can I leave blue light on in fish tank at night?

  It is not okay to leave aquarium lights on at night. Keeping the lights on 24/7 will prevent your fish from sleeping. ... Algae can grow in blue light as well, which is why keeping your blue lights on all night is a bad idea. Not only will it impede your fish's sleep, but it will exacerbate your algae problem.

• Why do koi fish chase each other?

  The chase is a prelude to bumping the female around plants and rocks so the spawning process can take place. Even if you have two couples in your pond, the males may still compete with each other for both females. The size of male koi will have a lot to do with this behavior.

• Can I feed my fish salted shrimp?

  The salt is preserving the shrimp. I wouldn't be worried about your fish. It is obviously some form of shrimp. If you have a problem it will be with chemicals added to the shrimp to preserve them.

• Can I eat cooked salmon cold the next day?

  Can you eat cooked fish cold the next day? 1 Answer. Yes, it's fine to refrigerate cooked fish. Many types of fish are excellent (better, even) served cold — shrimp and salmon are good examples.

• Can you use pre-cooked prawns in a curry?

  You can use raw frozen prawns, frozen cooked prawns or indeed fresh for this curry. Each step towards fresh, head on, shell on prawns adds a little extra time to the prep for this curry. But no matter what you use this recipe is still a speed demon!

• Can vacuum packed smoked salmon be frozen?

  If your smoked fish is still vacuum sealed and you expect to finish the whole thing within a couple of days of thawing, you can freeze it as is. Just toss it in the freezer, and you're good to go. But if you need only a small amount at a time, portioning the salmon would definitely help.

• How to tell a carp?

  Common carp can be identified by its regular scale pattern over its whole body and 2 barbules on each side of its mouth. They are often long and lean. Although the name suggests they are common, most fisheries choose to stock more mirrors than commons.

• How many cherry shrimp can live in a 5 gallon?

  So, it is wise to keep it down to 2-5 cherry shrimps per gallon. So, a 5-gallon tank could be just enough, but you should also keep in mind that they breed very fast, and you might wake up one day and realize their numbers have doubled overnight.

• What is the secret to fishing?

  10 Bass Fishing Secrets from Professional Anglers

  • Save Shredded Worms. When your plastic worms get torn up, save 'em. ...
  • Red Fools the Fish. ...
  • Skip Your Bait. ...
  • Keep Your Hooks Sharp. ...
  • Look at Your Livewell Water. ...
  • Face the Wind. ...
  • Fish Shallow in the Spring. ...
  • Make Your Bait Seasonal.

• Should fish be refrigerated before cooking?

  Fresh caught fish should be gutted and cleaned as soon as possible and then stored at the proper temperature until ready to cook. For the best flavor and quality, fish should be prepared for eating within 24 hours of catching but if stored properly it is safe to keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.

• Is Catla bad for health?

  Widely found in the lakes and rivers of North India and Assam, Katla fish is enriched with proteins and vitamins. It is low in calories and a healthy option for weight watchers. Have it in traditional curry form and you are going to love it!

• Do you Season salmon before cooking?

  Always season salmon right before cooking so the salt doesn't begin to break down the flesh too soon. We also like to sprinkle it on the flesh before baking it in the oven or pan-frying it on the stovetop. Or add it to melted butter and brush on before cooking.

• Why do crayfish die in captivity?

  Crayfishes mainly die due to poor water parameters. They can also die because of larger & aggressive tank mates, uncycled tank, lack of oxygen and of course, too much age.

• Why are my grass carp dying?

  Some fish kills are caused by the decaying of plant material such as grass clippings, treating of algae, or aquatic herbicides. ... If your pond has grass carp over a few years old these are the typically the first to die and would be the best warning sign of a fish kill beginning.