How can you tell if a small fish is pregnant?

When pregnant, there is a slight discoloration that slowly darkens as the guppy progresses through pregnancy. The patch first has a yellowish tinge, then brown and become deep orange as the pregnancy develops. This patch is where the fertilized eggs are stored and grow.

FAQ

• What months are tuna season?

  Atlantic bluefin tuna season runs between June and November along the Eastern North American seaboard, while Pacific bluefin tuna are generally caught off the coast of California between May and October.

• Do crayfish kill other fish?

  They'll sometimes eat fish and plants (frogs, too), but fish are seldom eaten because crayfish normally are not able to catch healthy animals. Injured, sick or recently killed fish and amphibians, however, are a welcome treat and eagerly eaten by crayfish.

• What is the best bait for ribbon fish?

  The light attracts small forage fish, which in turn draw in the ribbons. Once you've located the fish, toss out your rigs baited with thumbnail-size chunks of fresh shrimp, mullet or previously caught ribbonfish.

• Can u overcook fish?

  With a delicate texture, fish is easy to overcook. But it's also really important that it's cooked all of the way through to avoid potential food poisoning.

• Do Rainbow fish go to school?

  Unlike some fish that are better off solo, rainbowfish can live with other fish, and prefer to be in schools of five or more, said Claricoates.

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• Do you remove dead shrimp?

  Generally, a dead shrimp should be removed from the tank straight away after you have found it. This is because when a shrimp dies, the process of decomposition takes over, which may foul the water in the tank risking the health of other shrimp.

• Can you go fly fishing in the winter?

  Yes. Absolutely. There are prolific insect hatches even on the coldest trout streams. Granted, you're not likely to see sizable bugs, but dry-fly fishing to trout rising to midges can be truly exhilarating when winter's quiet cloaks the river.

• Can you eat golden croaker?

  This is a very good eating fish. The flesh is off white with a good medium flavor. Use simple sauces that won't mask the flavor and just lightly dust with rice flour for frying. Buying: Here in Southern California these fish are found in Asian markets as "Yellow Croaker" (even though they are not yellow).

• How do you add flavor to tuna?

  Some salt and pepper will start fixing that tuna right up. Dried minced onion flakes or onion powder and garlic powder will add some basic flavor as well. Add those four things, and you can stop right here with a pretty darn good tuna and mayo sandwich.

• What supermarket has the best fish?

  2018 Supermarket Seafood Ranking

  • #1 Whole Foods Market. Overall Score. 80.4. ...
  • #2 Hy-Vee. Overall Score. 79.8. ...
  • #3 ALDI. Overall Score. 71.9. ...
  • #4 Target. Overall Score. 70.8. ...
  • #5 Giant Eagle. Overall Score. 69.4. ...
  • #6 Wegmans. Overall Score. 67.1. ...
  • #7 Albertsons Companies. Overall Score. Policy: 76.5. ...
  • #8 Sprouts Farmers Market. Overall Score. 65.4.

• Is Trader Joe's Shrimp good?

  Trader Joe's Wild Raw Red Argentinian Shrimp are tasty and practical. I now buy these frozen shrimp at Trader Joe's regularly as once I tried them I found them to be sweet, tasty and good value. They are big and meaty and have a sweet “lobster-y” flavor plus are not farmed.

• How do you dry already smoked fish?

  Soak fish overnight (at least 8 hours). Remove fish and wash thoroughly to remove brine, pat dry with paper towels. Place fish on racks to air dry for 1 hour. Plug in your dry smoker (Little Chief, Outers, etc.).

• Can we use lemon and prawns together?

  In a large pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Add prawns, lemon slices, garlic, and crushed chilli flakes, and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until prawns are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

• What is the maximum age of a quahog clam?

  507 years Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits The ocean quahog clam shows exceptional longevity. One specimen called "Ming" was estimated to live up to 507 years in the wild [1086].

• When can you fish with midges?

  Possibly the best thing about midges is that they can be fished year-round. Especially on tailwaters or spring creeks with consistent temperatures, it's not uncommon to see insects hatching while snow is falling. Pupae often emerge during the morning and evening, and on cooler days hatches can last nearly all day.

• How do you get rid of fishy smell before cooking?

  Soaking the fish in milk for half an hour and then draining before cooking it will help with the smell. If you do not like the milky flavor, you may try washing it with vinegar before cooking or coat the fish with an egg and mustard mix before breading. This will help reduce the smell.

• Do shrimp like sand or gravel?

  Any substrate will work for shrimp. They just need something to cling on to. Smaller less than 3mm size gravel works well for plants and shrimp. Sand will need to be stirred ever so often to reduce compaction and bad bacteria.

• Can I eat fish head?

  Apart from the gills, the entire fish head is edible, but it's not always efficient or convenient to cook the parts separately. Greening says that in addition to boiling, they also fry or smoke the heads over alder until crispy.

• Is perch and tilapia the same?

  They are Tilapia (Nile Perch). The difference is in the store they are most likely farmed raised. The ones released in your pond are a non-native species. ... Tilapia fall under the non-gamefish category of species.

• Can you eat cooked fish bones?

  You can eat just about ANY fish bones.

• What is fish spawn called?

  When fish grow internal egg masses in their ovaries, it's called roe. Roe from marine animals such as shrimp, crabs, and sea urchins are seen as a delicacy and are usually eaten raw or just barely cooked.

• Do trout like sun or shade?

  Shade doesn't directly help a trout feed. There's no more food in the sun that there is in the shade. But a nervous, skittish trout in full sun is not likely feeding heavily. But the shadowy darkness created by trees, riverbanks, creates comfort zones where trout start looking up.

• What makes clams so happy?

  Most clams live and reproduce in shallow ocean waters. At low tide (when the ocean recedes furthest from the shore), clams are exposed and prone to humans and other predators snatching them up. Conversely, at high tide, they are “safe,” and therefore happy.

• How do you get rid of fish sauce smell?

  Pour white vinegar into a saucepan and put it on the stove. Simmer the vinegar for up to an hour to naturally remove fishy or unwanted cooking smells. Vinegar is a natural deodoriser and will eliminate smells in your home.