Is octopus a fish?

Yes, a mollusk — like your common garden snail. To be more specific, an octopus belongs to a unique class of mollusks known as cephalopods. ... To put it in simpler terms, this why an octopus has no bones — no skeleton — it is an invertebrate. A fish has a backbone and a skeleton — it is a vertebrate.

FAQ

• What fish is similar to sardines?

  3. Herring. A fatty fish similar to sardines, herring is especially good smoked. Smoked fish is packed with sodium though, so consume it in moderation.

• How do you eat filefish?

  The diet should include shaved shrimp, squid, scallop, mysis shrimp, freeze-dried krill soaked in a vitamin supplement, and frozen marine algae. The Aiptasia Eating Filefish should be fed small quantities of food several times per day.

• How do you dry fish before frying?

  You Don't Pat the Fish Dry If you want moist, flaky fish, you'd think keeping it in its natural juices could only help the process. But to keep the fish from getting tough and mushy, always pat it dry with a paper towel before cooking it.

• How fast do you troll for landlocked salmon?

  A good trolling speed for lures is around 2 to perhaps 2.5 miles per hour, but slow down to a crawl (1.5 or even 1 mile per hour) when using live bait.

• How many flakes should I feed my fish?

  You should feed your fish two to three times daily. A few flakes per fish is sufficient. The fish should eat all the food in two minutes or less. Overfeeding can cloud your water and harm your fish.

• How do you tell if there is too much ammonia in fish tank?

  Symptoms include:

  1. Purple, red or bleeding gills.
  2. Fish may clamp, may appear darker in color.
  3. Red streaking on the fins or body.
  4. Fish may gasp for air at the surface of the tank water.
  5. Torn & jagged fins.
  6. Fish may appear weak and lay at the bottom of the tank.

• Can squids jump out of water?

  "We have discovered that squid do not just jump out of water but have a highly developed flying posture," the report said. The squid are in the air for about three seconds and travel upwards of 30 metres, said Yamamoto, in what he believed was a defence strategy to escape being eaten.

18 Related Question Answers Found:

• How long do fish chunks take to cook?

  Cook fish 4 to 5 minutes per side (per inch of thickness) or until done.

• Can you eat razor clam foot?

  Almost the entire creature is edible, which makes preparation a cinch. The one trick: Unlike littlenecks, razor clams have a brittle shell. That means it can crack easily during the opening process.

• Is the Japanese flying squid endangered?

  Least Concern Japanese flying squid/Conservation status Japanese flying squid, Todarodes pacificus, are currently listed as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN Red List.

• Do crayfish attack humans?

  Crayfish are very sensitive, so be careful for the first 10 weeks and later try getting closer to them and then be careful so they won't attack you. ... No, crayfish may feel threatened and can nip the fish. The fish may also try to nip the crayfish.

• Are loaches aggressive fish?

  Loach fish consist of some of the most popular of all tropical fish, adding color, interest, and beauty to any larger community aquarium. Loaches are semi-aggressive fish when housed in the aquarium individually, so it is important to maintain each species in groups of six or more to minimize aggression.

• Where is pollock fish from?

  North Pacific Ocean Pollock is a semipelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific Ocean with largest concentrations in the eastern Bering Sea. U.S. wild-caught Alaska pollock is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

• Is salmon available in India?

  Salmon fish is not available in India as it is not native to the subcontinent. However, you can search for Rawas in your local market which is otherwise known as Indian salmon.

• Why are carp bad for the environment?

  Why are carp a problem? Asian carp cause serious damage to the native fish populations in the lakes and rivers that they infest because they out-compete other fish (video, 1 min) for food and space. Carp are also thought to lower water quality, which can kill off sensitive organisms like native freshwater mussels.

• Is the black line in prawns poo?

  Once the shell is off, check to see if there is a black line running down the back of the prawn. This is the intestinal tract – if it's black, it's full. It's not harmful to eat, but the prawn looks better without it, and it can be a bit gritty. Removing it is called 'deveining'.

• What can I feed prawns at home?

  In addition, commercial feeds designed for freshwater prawns are available....Fresh Water Prawn.

  Ingredients	Feed 1 (%)	Feed 2 (%)
  Shrimp Head meal	-	30
  Soya meal	9	5
  Rice bran	45	35
  Coconut oil cake	20	20

• How many zebra fish can you have in a 10 gallon tank?

  Zebra danios are an active fish and need space to swim about freely. As a type of shoaling fish, they should be kept in groups. For a 10-gallon tank, I recommend 5 danios (1 male and 4 females, if possible) as any more than that and the tank will quickly become 'cramped.

• Do catfish carry babies in their mouth?

  This is relatively rare, but is found among the cichlid genus Xenotilapia, and a single catfish, the spatula-barbled catfish (Phyllonemus typus). Typically, after courtship, the male fertilises the eggs and then collects them in his mouth, holding onto them until they hatch.

• Where can capelin be found?

  Habitat. Capelin have a circumpolar distribution throughout the arctic and subarctic regions of the world. In the northwestern Atlantic, they range from western Greenland and Hudson Bay in the north to Maine in the south and are most abundant around Newfoundland.

• Who caught the first fish?

  Fish fossils found during archaeological digs appear to show that Homo habilis then Homo erectus were the first fishermen, some 500 000 years ago.

• What is the difference between grit and oyster shells?

  Grit is insoluble. It stays in the gizzard and it's used to grind food. Oyster shell dissolves in the gut. Its job is not to do with digestion - it's to add calcium to the diet of laying hens.

• Can you eat tuna right after you catch it?

  Pacific salmon and tuna which have never come into contact with fresh water are generally safe to eat raw straight out of the ocean. ... Home freezers are usually around -18 so, if you want to ensure that your freshly caught fish is sushi grade, you'll want to freeze it for around 36 hours before eating.

• What can be found in an oyster?

  If you've ever encountered a pea crab in your life, it's very likely that you saw one while eating an oyster! These little critters live in the gills of oysters, and sometimes will come out to play when your half shell is sitting on a plate.

• How do you store leftover fish pie?

  The Best Way To Store A Fish Pie Immediately after it has been chilled, cover your dish with plastic a wrap and aluminium foil, or divide it into smaller dishes for quick and easy one-serving meals. Alternatively, you can freeze your fish pie in an airtight, freezer-safe containers.