Is it bad to freeze fresh fish?

Fresh, and the emphasis is on 'fresh', (store bought or fresh catch) fish freeze well for up to six months if stored in an airtight method (fatty fish like salmon and trout; only three months). ... Keep the fish as cool as possible (on ice, or in the shade).

FAQ

• Why is Bombay duck fish?

  This charmingly misnamed delicacy is actually a fish, whose pungent odour is part of that special love-it-or-hate it-Mumbai smell. It got its name in the days of the Raj, from being transported on an iconic train, the Bombay Daak, daak being the Hindi word for mail. The term was then bastardised to duck, which stuck.

• Can shrimp be kept in a bowl?

  Unlike fish, shrimp can be kept quite happily in an unheated fishbowl. ... A few aquatic plants that will work well in a shrimp bowl are Java moss, Java ferns, hornwort, anacharis, and marimo balls. Make sure to plant heavily, as the plants will help to keep the water stable and clean.

• Why do carp stay on the surface?

  Both reasons are due to water quality/lack of oxygen. If the ph factor is too acidic or the dissolved oxygen count is too low carp come up to seek more comfortable conditions. Carp normally stay and feed and roam on the bottom. When they are on the surface they are almost impossible to catch.”

• What kind of fish can you catch with chicken liver?

  People have used chicken liver to catch fish such as trout, bluegill, striper, and more. It's just not as easy to use this bait as it is some other types of bait. For the most part, if you're going to be using chicken liver as fish bait, then you'll want to try to catch carp and catfish.

• What is it called to debone a fish?

  Butterflying, also known as splitting or kiting a fish, is a basic skill you will want to know, especially when dealing with smaller fish such as trout, bass or perch. It keeps the fish whole but largely debones it.

• Is store bought smoked salmon safe?

  Smoked salmon, especially hot-smoked ones, aren't raw. They're exposed to high temperatures that cook the meat and kill bacteria living in it. It makes them safe even when you don't cook or reheat them.

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• Can you eat canned salmon right out of the can?

  Canned salmon is already cooked - just drain the liquids, and it's ready to eat or add to your favourite dish. You can remove the skin if you like. Don't throw out the soft, calcium-rich bones! Mash them with a fork and you won't even notice them.

• What kind of poisoning would someone have after eating tuna?

  Scombroid fish poisoning, or histamine fish poisoning, is a syndrome resembling an allergic reaction that occurs after eating fish contaminated with high levels of histamine.

• Can clams sit in water overnight?

  Most experts recommend soaking the clams in salted water (in the refrigerator!) from an hour to overnight.

• How do squids poop?

  The giant Pacific octopus excretes waste through its siphon, a funnel-like hole on the side of its mantle. As a result, its poop comes out as a long, noodle-like strand.

• Can you eat raw oysters out of the jar?

  FYI: we don't recommend eating previously shucked oysters (the kind we sell in a jar) raw. Not that they're harmful, just that they've had most of their -ness rinsed off. Don't get us wrong: the shucked oysters are amazing, and might be the best thing we sell, but they're meant to be cooked.

• Will a fish die if you leave the hook in?

  Hook wounds may appear minor to anglers, but damage to the gills, eyes, or internal organs can be fatal. If the fish is hooked deep in the throat or gut, research shows that it is best to cut the leader at the hook and leave the hook in the fish. Prolonged attempts to remove the hook often do more harm than good.

• How long does the catfish spawn last?

  Catfish spawning only lasts a few days. Spawning is not based on an exact date, but the water temperature. Timing and season could vary based on your geographical location. White Catfish spawn when the water temperature reaches 68-72 F.

• Will ghost shrimp eat my moss balls?

  Ghost shrimp are super easy to care for, especially if you make it out of the first month when they can be tricky, due to poor keeping and transporting in the industry. You don't need any type of moss ball really to keep them. They happily eat detritus, left over fish food, and even fish poop.

• Are crayfish asexual?

  The marbled crayfish is the only decapod crustacean that reproduces asexually, with the all-female species making clones of itself from eggs unfertilized by sperm. It has been thought to have arisen when two slough crayfish, imported from Florida for the aquarium trade in Germany, mated.

• Can a fish starve to death?

  Yes fish can die of starvation, but you can be gone a week or so, longer sometimes in a planted tank, because they will nibble on the greenery especially if they are omnivores, moss is good for that, like X-mas moss or Java moss.

• Where do fish go when the lake turns over?

  Because the turnover evens out the water temperature and restores oxygen to the depths, it creates habitat that was not previously hospitable to gamefish. Summer's low oxygen levels in the depths confine fish to a relatively shallow depth range above, or within, the thermocline.

• Is Starfish a true fish?

  Sea stars, commonly called, "starfish," are not fish. Sea stars live underwater, but that is where their resemblance to fish ends. They do not have gills, scales, or fins. Sea stars live only in saltwater. Sea water, instead of blood, is actually used to pump nutrients through their bodies via a 'water vascular system.

• Does bread kill trout?

  Bread contains yeast and when eaten by fish, it will expand and can cause constipation for most fish. ... Some people feed them pellets and this is a better option however fish need to be left to their own devices. They'll be there in greater species as long as we leave them alone.

• Can 2 fighter fish live together?

  Two male Siamese fighting fish will fight to protect territory and should never be placed in the same tank. ... Male and female Siamese fighting fish should not be housed together unless it is for the purpose of breeding. They are likely to become aggressive with each other either before or after breeding.

• Is blue light good for fish at night?

  Blue lights are good for fish at night. Because they mimic the moonlight, you can use them to create a transition from dusk to dawn and dawn to dusk. ... In an aquarium, fish cannot differentiate between daytime and nighttime.

• How many betta fish can I put in a 2.5 gallon tank?

  Yes, You can. Bettas don't need much space. Beware bettas fight with others bettas, don't keep more than one betta in a tank. If adding other fishes, make sure they're mild natured, as the rough ones may harm the slow moving betta.

• How do you catch herring from shore?

  Herring will come right to your feet in 30 cm or less of water. Cast shorter each time and bring them closer to you. Throw a little berley close in. You'll see the herring darting around and making splashes on the surface as they take the berley.