Is croaker good to eat?

It is considered a very good eating fish. ... They are a moderately priced fish, sometimes as low as 2011 US $1.99/pound, This fish is probably more widely marketed on the East and Gulf Coasts, and are probably just called "Croaker".

FAQ

• How do you store fresh clams?

  Because clams must be allowed to breathe to stay alive, store them in a single layer, covered with a damp cloth in the fridge (40ºF), and use them as soon as possible—definitely within two days. Never store clams covered or sealed in plastic. Any clams that die before being cooked should be discarded.

• What does fully dressed fish mean?

  Dressed fish are ready to cook , usually with head, tail and fins removed. The edible portion is about 67 percent. Fillets are the sides of the fish cut away from the backbone and are ready to cook. They are usually boneless, with no waste.

• How do you thicken fish curry?

  Add one tablespoon of cornflour to two or three tablespoons of cold water and stir. Pour the mixture into the sauce and allow to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken. Which doesn't take very long. Ideal for Indian curries and can be used as a cream substitute (which is also thickens sauces).

• What is the salinity of shrimp?

  2 to 5 ppt Shrimp are cultured in ponds containing water of 2 to 5 ppt salinity prepared by mixing brine solution from coastal seawater evaporation ponds with freshwater.

• What are these tiny white things in my fish tank?

  Quite often, these are the worms that are crawling across the glass inside an aquarium. They are related to flukes and tapeworms but are evolutionarily more ancient than the Annelid Worms (which are not "flat" worms). These ancient worms are asexual animals, meaning they can reproduce without mating.

• Why does fish go bad quicker than meat?

  Fish spoil quickly because they are creatures of the water and therefore of the cold. Deep ocean water is only a few degrees above freezing, and surface waters seldom exceed 70 degrees. ... So fish spoil faster than meats, and fatty fish from cold waters spoil the fastest.

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• What do you do with rusty fishing lures?

  The best way to tackle rust on hooks and lures is to rinse the salt off them as soon as you finish fishing, and spray them with a little WD-40 Multi-Use Product and leave it until you next go fishing.

• What can I use in place of mayo in tuna?

  Greek yogurt works as a mayo substitute for tuna, chicken, egg, pasta, or potato salad too. You can swap out all the mayo if you're ready for a big change or start with halfsies and take it slow.

• Is frozen tuna a sushi grade?

  You may have heard the term sushi grade or sashimi-grade fish. FDA recommends freezing the fish (some) for sushi, raw consumption to kill parasites. The short answer is No because some fish, even frozen, are unsuitable for raw consumption. ...

• What is the deepest you can fish?

  Marianas snailfish A cousin of the Atacama snailfish, the Marianas snailfish, is the deepest-dwelling fish ever discovered, inhabiting depths below 26,600 ft.

• Why are my fish at the surface of the pond?

  The reason they are at the surface trying to breathe is due to a lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. The low levels of oxygen are mainly due to a lack of aeration or poor water quality, which can then cause the fish to stress. ... You can add pond plants, which naturally release oxygen into the water during the daytime.

• Why do bodybuilders eat white fish?

  Oily fish such as salmon or mackerel provides heart and brain healthy omega 3 fats. But more importantly for bodybuilders, fish also provides vitamin D – a steroid hormone that aids in recovery, builds muscle, boosts endurance and enhances endurance.

• How long do Nile tilapia live?

  10 years Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) can live up to 10 years and reach weights of 5kg (FAO, 2006; FAO, 2007). Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a hugely important fish in aquaculture.

• Why do squids die after giving birth?

  The maturation of the reproductive organs appears to be driven by secretions from the optic gland. These same secretions, it seems, inactivate the digestive and salivary glands, which leads to the octopus starving to death.

• Can you open an oyster with a butter knife?

  The rounded handle gives you the leverage you need to pop open the oyster. Oyster knives are specially made for shucking. Using any other kind of knife, such as a butter knife, steak knife, or even a screwdriver, won't work.

• How many shrimp can live in a 10 gallon tank?

  How many shrimp can I put in my aquarium? You can have up to 10 dwarf shrimp per 1 gallon of water. For example: A 10 gallon aquarium COULD house up to 100 dwarf shrimp. However, a great starting point could be 5 shrimp per 1 gallon of water.

• How long do shrimp hide after molting?

  48-72 hours Molting is necessary for shrimp to grow and during this process, they can be very vulnerable. Their new 'skin' is relatively soft and therefore after they have shed their skin, they tend to hide for 48-72 hours so that they can allow their shell to harden up.

• Is calamari high in mercury?

  The good news for calamari lovers is that this particular seafood doesn't have a high mercury level, making it a safe choice during pregnancy — in moderation. ... Calamari contains 0.024 parts per million (PPM) of mercury, which is significantly less than the amount in shark, swordfish, tuna, and marlin.

• What month do catfish lay eggs?

  The spawning season of channel catfish is usually during the months of April through June; females start laying their eggs at water temperatures above 21°C (70°F). The eggs of channel catfish are large (2.4–3.0 mm or 0.1 inches in diameter), very adhesive, and usually laid in a large egg mass.

• Do you eat cuttlefish?

  Nearly all parts of SQUID, CALAMARI and CUTTLEFISH are edible, including the bodies (known as 'hoods' 'tubes' or 'mantles'), fins (or 'wings'), tentacles and the ink, which can be used to colour and flavour rice or pasta dishes. ... The flesh of these species pick up flavours well and so are suited to marinating.

• How much can I earn from Biofloc fish farming?

  Highest net income (deducting the cost of production from total profit) of Rs. 4,86,015/- was obtained from biofloc based system followed by traditional pond culture (3,32,420/-) with the lowest in the clear water system of Rs. 2,81,123/-.

• What is oyster juice called?

  Oyster liquor Some people call this “oyster juice” but the proper name is actually oyster liquor. It is a natural juice that keeps the oyster alive when it's out of the water.

• Does trout have less fat than salmon?

  Salmon has 63% less saturated fat than trout - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.

• What do English people put on fish and chips?

  In chip shops in most parts of Britain and Ireland, salt and vinegar are traditionally sprinkled over fish and chips at the time it is served. Suppliers use malt vinegar, onion vinegar (used for pickling onions), or the cheaper non-brewed condiment.