Can a crayfish live in a 5 gallon tank?

A single crayfish can be kept in a relatively small aquarium. A 5 to 10 gallon aquarium is usually more than adequate, especially if regular water changes are provided. ... If more than one crayfish is going to be housed in a tank, then a minimum of 20 gallons need to be provided.

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• Do you use a leader for salmon?

  One option for some salmon anglers is to try using wire leaders. Salmon are predatory fish, and as a result there are always teeth within their mouths that present some risk to a line, in that a really determined fish can chomp through the line if it thinks about it.

• Can you use dead fish as bait?

  Think of a dead bait as you would a lure. You are trying to trick the walleye into believing it's about to eat its natural, “living” prey. All things being equal, walleye would much rather eat live swimming prey than dead stuff. It's just in their natural biology to react to live bait this way.

• How can you tell if a pacu fish is male or female?

  The males have sharper dorsal fin extensions and more brightly colored bodies compared to the females. Pacu fish primarily have solid colors like silver, black, white, and gray. A few breeds like the red-bellied pacu nonetheless have flashy hues while the black-ear pacu fish has markings.

• What are predators of crayfish?

  The primary predators of crayfish young and eggs are other crayfish and fish. Most adult crayfish are preyed on by large fish, otters, raccoons, mink, and great blue herons. Northern clearwater crayfish, and other crayfish, escape from predators with a "tail-flip" response.

• Can you have just 2 clown loaches?

  Here (http://www.loaches.com/species-index/clown-loach-chromobotia-macracanthus) is a bit of info on them for you. I agree with 850R they aren't suited for your aquarium and would need more than 2 for them to be at home. Unfortunately clown loaches are one fish that is too nice looking for its own good.

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• Is trout tasty?

  Some fish aficionados have described the trout flavor to be that of a gamey fish that is otherwise considered as the 'chicken of fish”. For most fish taste charts, trout is known for its mild flavor and a delicate texture. ... The tender and the firm-textured fish tastes like eating a tender beef steak!

• What scent do catfish like?

  For catfish scents, the smellier the better. Ingredients like chicken liver, gutted fish, Limburger cheese and rotting shrimp are examples of things that can be combined together. The best stink bait is left to marinade for a few days and “ripen” so that the blend of scents is irresistible to the catfish.

• What do you do with used oyster shells?

  Oyster shells can be used in compost, as a soil additive, or as mulch. Just make sure you boil your oyster shells prior to using them in your garden to sterilize the shell. Crushing up your oyster shells can also help improve their effectiveness as a soil additive and in compost.

• Which are not true fish?

  A true fish should have gills, fins and vertebra. Jellyfish, star fish and cuttle fish do not fulfil all the criteria and that is why they are not true fishes.

• Can you keep tuna cans in the fridge?

  Immediately refrigerate leftover canned tuna in a glass or plastic container. Do not leave the tuna in the opened can, as it may become rusty once open. You can refrigerate canned tuna in a tightly covered container for up to two days. ... This can cause the can to bulge or rust.

• How many mandarin fish can you have in a tank?

  How Many Can Be Kept Per Gafllon? This isn't a species you should be keeping in groups, no more than a pair is advisable. Each member of the pair needs their own space and food, so the tank will need to be at least 60 gallons.

• How long does it take for grass carp to clean pond?

  Grass carp are usually stocked at rates ranging from 5 to 12 per acre. The 10 to 12 per acre stocking rate generally removes all submersed aquatic plants and most emersed aquatic plants within 2 years.

• Can you get food poisoning from spoiled fish?

  Scombroid food poisoning, also known as simply scombroid, is a foodborne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish. Symptoms may include flushed skin, headache, itchiness, blurred vision, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

• How do carp affect water quality?

  The key impacts of carp are as follows: Carp are 'ecosystem engineers' – modifying waterways as they suck up mud. They stir up silt and muddy the water, blocking sunlight to aquatic vegetation, and impacting plankton, aquatic invertebrates, waterbirds, and native fish.

• How do you reheat fish and keep it moist?

  You Can Reheat Fish Without Drying It Out

  1. 1 Use the oven. If you have access to an over or a toaster oven, reheat it low and slow for a few minutes. ...
  2. 2 Add a little water. Add just a splash of water into your baking dish to help retain the moisture of the fish. ...
  3. 3 Cover up.

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• Can alligator gar walk on land?

  Snakeheads. These freshwater fish can grow as long as three feet. They are sharp-toothed predators and may attack humans who get too close to their nests. And by the way, they can walk on land.

• How do you cook dogfish sharks?

  Coat thoroughly with the seasoned brown-rice flour. Pre-heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat approximately ½-inch deep in sauté pan. Add coated Cape shark (dogfish) and allow to fry to a golden brown (approximately 2 minutes per side). Remove from pan and you're ready to go!

• Can dish soap kill fish?

  Detergents can cause severe damage to fish gills, Soap and detergents can affect the critters fish eat, such as insects, by disrupting their cell membranes and by removing the protective waxes that cover the insects, causing them to die due to excess water loss.

• What color is fish pee?

  Because when it comes to keeping ocean ecosystems in tip-top shape, pee is liquid gold. Without urine from fish, whales and other critters, coral reefs and seagrass meadows would struggle. Kelp forests might wither. And there would be fewer phytoplankton, the microscopic algae that underpin almost all marine food webs.

• Do Flamingos turn pink by eating shrimp?

  Flamingos are born with gray plumage. They get their rosy hue pink by ingesting a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. They obtain this through their main food source, brine shrimp, which feast on microscopic algae that naturally produce carotenoids.

• What happens if a fish bites you?

  Bleeding and swelling where you were stung. Nausea and vomiting. Headache, fever, chills, sweating, weakness, and muscle cramps. A severe allergic reaction, which can cause trouble breathing, fainting, and convulsions.