Is it good to have algae in your fish tank?

Algae is actually a good thing for your aquarium's ecosystem because many fish and invertebrates like to eat it and it helps clean the water as a form of filtration. Plus, certain algae can look attractive and make an aquarium seem more natural.

FAQ

• How do you keep a crayfish from dying?

  Remove about ¼ of the aquarium water weekly and replace it with water that has been aged and treated with water conditioner. Never replace more than ¼ of the water at a time. Also, keep aquarium conditions stable. All the crayfish died soon after we put them in the aquaria.

• Why is my fish spinning?

  That said, the most common reasons for aquarium fish swimming erratically, depending on what you consider erratic, is either stress (glass surfing), ammonia poisoning and poor water quality (in circles and darting motion), and swim bladder disease (floating to the top, swimming sideways or sinking to the bottom).

• Is tilapia a fast growing fish?

  Tilapia has become popular with local fish farmers because they are easy to farm and grow fast.

• How long does it take to cook raw shrimp?

  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping only once midway. Depending on the size of your shrimp and how many you have in the pan, this will usually take 4 to 6 minutes. Lastly, transfer to a serving dish.

• What size treble hook is best for catfish?

  Treble hooks in the appropriate size range for channel catfish are size #2, #4, #6, and #8. The smaller the number, the larger the hook is so a #2 hook is much larger than a #8 hook. The #6 size is the best all-around size hook when fishing for numbers channel catfish with prepared bait.

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• Does smoked fish need to be cooked?

  Do I need to cook smoked fish? Smoked Haddock and Kippers are also cold smoked but require cooking. The traditional way to cook Smoked Haddock is to poach it in milk, however, you can also bake or grill the fillets as well.

• Can you get sick from smoked salmon?

  Salt, smoke and heat are the three common factors in hot-smoking salmon. Fish smoked without proper salting and cooking can not only make people sick, it can also be lethal. That's because many dangerous bacteria can, and will, grow under the conditions normally found in the preparation and storage of smoked fish.

• How do you heat up smoked mackerel in the microwave?

  Set a piece of parchment paper over the fish, set in the microwave and cook on the high setting for 90 seconds. Let rest in the microwave 30 seconds, and then cook on the high setting for 90 seconds more. Let fish rest in the microwave two minutes, and it should be cooked and ready to enjoy.

• 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.

• Can salmon last 7 days in the fridge?

  But how long does cooked salmon stay good in the fridge? According to the USDA, cooked salmon leftovers should be eaten within three to four days. However, you can technically store the leftovers for up to seven days tops, although you will be compromising both taste and safety.

• Do fish and chip shops use palm oil?

  Nationally, the majority of fish and chip shops use palm oil rather than beef dripping for various reasons ranging from regional variation, taste and frying medium management.

• What do banana prawns taste like?

  What are they? These are medium-sized prawns with a sweet, mild flavour. There are two varieties: regular banana prawns have red legs, and white banana prawns have cream and yellow legs.

• Which is better Pacific or Atlantic oysters?

  East Coast oysters are generally more salty, a bit bigger, chewier, and have a longer, paisley shape. ... West Coast oysters have a signature cucumber or melon note, they're mild in salt and tend to be smaller overall. Their shells are cultivated to have beautiful fluted edges and are more round with a deep cup.

• Is it OK for dogs to eat shrimp tails?

  Dogs can't eat shrimp shells and shrimp tails because they are a choking hazard and can make a mess out of your dog's intestines.

• Are baked oysters good?

  These Fire Baked Oysters are a great starting place for those that want to learn to appreciate some natural seafood flavor while mellowing this harsh bite. Secondly, they are just plain fun to cook over fire.

• How do you cook dry mackerel?

  Step 1: Use kitchen roll to dry the deboned mackerel. Sprinkle coarse salt on both sides of it and make sure that all parts are covered. Step 2: Hang the mackerels in the sun until they begin to dry up. Step 3: Rinse them well under running tap water and grill them in the oven or on a barbecue.

• How much water do you need for 30 pounds of crawfish?

  The rule of thumb for pot size is a 2:1 quart to pound ratio. If you never did well on the math section of the SAT, that means a 60 quart pot will cook 30 pounds of crawfish.

• Can you freeze pink salmon?

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

• What is the best wood for smoking trout?

  Here are some of my top suggestions that best complement trout:

  • Cedar: This option is the most aromatic and the most popular for fish with higher fat content. ...
  • Cherry: This tree wood shares some flavor similarities with its fruit. ...
  • Alder: This type of hardwood has a mild flavor that is delicate yet earthy.

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• What supermarket sells the best salmon?

  Best Salmon Brands

  • ALDI Frozen & Prepared Farmed Atlantic Salmon.
  • Alaska Seafood Smoked Salmon & Seafood: Wild Caught King Salmon.
  • Alaska Seafood Smoked Salmon & Seafood: Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon.
  • Alaska Seafood Smoked Salmon and Seafood: Smoked Salmon Candy.
  • Aqua Star® Pacific Salmon Filets.

• What alcoholic drink goes with fish?

  A vodka cocktail is a great choice to pair with fresh seafood, especially fish. With so many vodka cocktails to choose from, we recommend the Moscow mule for its citrus flavors. All it takes to make this delicious drink is two ounces of vodka, ½ ounce of lime juice, and six ounces of ginger beer over ice.

• Are you not supposed to microwave fish?

  Thou Shalt Avoid Smelly Foods The max time fish can be in microwaved in 30 seconds, before it starts to really heat through and smell. It's a gamble to put any sort of seafood in a microwave in a shared space. ... Fish isn't the only culprit, though—broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are repeat offenders.

• Is it safe to eat pink catfish?

  Any harmful bacteria will be on the outside of the fish, and not in the middle. So, you can cook whole fish to preference or pink in the middle, as long as the outside is fully cooked. … This is because they can contain harmful bacteria throughout.