Do starfish kill dogs?

If large enough pieces are eaten they can cause a blockage in the digestive tract but honestly I have only seen this happen once and it was a small dog that ate an entire starfish. ... I suspect she will be just fine but I would watch for vomiting, refusing to eat, painful abdomen or trouble passing stool.

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• Do you eat smoked salmon hot or cold?

  The higher temperature that hot-smoked salmon is smoked at is what gives it a flaky texture and smokier flavor. Both types of smoked salmon can be eaten cold right out of the package. Hot-smoked salmon can also be reheated and is great in hot dishes.

• What is the lifespan of a herring?

  Life-span: up to 30 years or more. Food: fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, small mammals and birds, eggs, grain, carrion and edible rubbish.

• Do shrimp clean ponds?

  But not only will shrimp consume algae… they will also consume leaf litter, uneaten fish food and biofilm. ... I find in my ponds after a few years the bio film and algae builds up quite a lot, on the rocks and pebbles within the pond. Normally most people will bite the bullet and do a full scale pond clean out.

• What do smoked sprats taste like?

  The fish has a very smoky taste but the creaminess of the Russian salad made it palatable. An appropriate drink pairing might be a Pohjala Pime ÖÖ Islay BA – an imperial stout made in Tallinn, aged in Islay whisky barrels to gain a peaty smoke taste – definitely man enough for the vigorous sprats!

• How do you get the smell of dried fish out of your house?

  If it's too late and your home is beginning to smell like the parking lot of a seafood joint, then Good Housekeeping suggests mixing together vinegar and water and letting it boil for several minutes for how to get rid of fishy smell.

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• Can you eat most fish raw?

  Not to dissuade you from consuming raw fish, but Harold McGee said it best when he wrote: “All uncooked fresh fish pose the risk of carrying a number of microbes and parasites that can cause food poisoning or infection.” There is always a risk, whether you are consuming completely raw sushi or even ceviche.

• How long do shrimp live in a fish tank?

  Life expectancy Shrimps are relatively short-lived creatures. Dwarf shrimps usually live for only 1-2 years; fan shrimps can live significantly longer, with some individuals having purportedly lived for up to 12 years in the aquarium.

• How do fish get into rivers?

  Or a river may have flooded long ago and briefly flowed into low-lying land to create a populated lake. ... When waterbirds come to lakes to feed, fish eggs might get stuck to their feathers, hitching a ride to a new home.

• What eats a rusty crayfish?

  MANAGEMENT: Rusty crayfish may be controlled by restoring predators like bass and sunfish populations. Preventing further introduction is important and may be accomplished by educating anglers, trappers, bait dealers and science teachers of their hazards.

• What color is shrimp supposed to be when it's done?

  A perfectly cooked shrimp is firm enough to curl without being constricted, and it has an opaque pinky color with a sheen. When they are overcooked, shrimp turn matte white or gray. Another easy way to tell if your shrimp are cooked is if they are curled into a nice C shape.

• What is orange stuff in shrimp?

  The vein that looks orange in a shrimp is not actually a vein. It is in fact the digestive tract of the shrimp that contains digested or undigested food that a shrimp has consumed. The first thing to know is that it is totally safe. You can eat a shrimp that is not de-veined but cooked properly.

• How do you store Pacific oysters?

  Pacific oysters are a different beast. They prefer cooler temperatures between 5C and 10C so they can be stored in the fridge or in a very cool place, such as a wine fridge or a chilly cellar, for about a week.

• What animals Can a mantis shrimp kill?

  Mantis shrimps can not only kill other animals, like fish, octopus or crabs. They can also kill each other.

• How can you tell if a fish is sad?

  If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

• Do I have to feed my shrimp?

  The most important thing to remember when feeding shrimp is it is ALWAYS better to under-feed then over-feed. When the population of shrimp is small, you won't need to feed them at all as they will feed off the available biofilm. ... You should only feed them what they will eat in a few hours.

• Do you need to defrost tuna steaks?

  Thaw the tuna steak before cooking because the fish cooks quickly, and dries out if overcooked. To thaw a tuna steak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says you should place it in the refrigerator overnight. ... Generally, you should cook it for 10 minutes per inch of thickness at 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

• What fish dont have scales?

  Fish that do not have scales include catfish, sharks, rays, chimaeras, skates, moray eels, sturgeons, paddlefishes, salifin blennies, combtooth blennies, hagfishes and lampreys. Many of these fish have evolved scale alternatives. Cartilaginous fishes like sharks and rays not only lack scales, they also lack bones.

• Are king and chinook salmon the same?

  Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is also known in the US as king or blackmouth salmon, and as spring salmon in British Columbia. Chinook are the largest of all Pacific salmon, frequently exceeding 30 lb (14 kg).

• Is the blobfish poisonous?

  Blobfish are endangered because of trawling. ... Humans can't eat blobfish because they are poisonous.

• Are shrimp bad if they taste fishy?

  Your raw shrimp should either not smell strongly at all or smell slightly of salt. If they smell strongly “fishy,” you might want to pass them up. If they smell like ammonia or bleach, absolutely toss them: That's the sign that there's bacteria growing on them.

• Does fish absorb negative energy?

  A fish aquarium is believed to have the capability to produce huge amount of positive energy or “chi” and attract prosperity. It is also capable of absorbing negative energy, too!

• What equipment do you need for clamming?

  Equipment Needed You will need a strong sturdy shovel, a bucket to place your clams in, a rake and a dowel, which is a cylindrical pin made of metal, wood or plastic. A pair of insulated rubber boots will also prove very useful.

• Should smoked fish smell?

  The cooked product should be free from strong ammoniacal odours, and, in the case of kippers, free from objectionable rancid and bitter flavours. If there is any doubt at all about the quality of smoked fish, they should not be sold.

• What is the best way to freeze fresh salmon?

  Fresh salmon: Place unused fresh salmon in a vacuum sealed bag or freezer sealed bag. Place current date on the fresh salmon and store in freezer for up to 3 months. Smoked salmon: To maintain the highest quality for smoked salmon we do not recommend freezing the product.

• What are some signs of ammonia stress in a tank?

  Symptoms include:

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

• What happens to a squid when it dies?

  While the lives of squid are mysterious in many ways, one gruesome truth is that after mating comes death. First the male dies. ... Then, once the female is dead and the eggs have hatched, her body will often float to the ocean's surface and get eaten by birds. But for some species, it appears, the bodies sink.

• What are the 5 fatal foods?

  5 Deadly Foods and Where to Try Them

  • The Puffer Fish. Also known as Fugu, this deadly delicacy is particularly popular in Japan where it´s either served as sushi or grilled. ...
  • Sannakji. Sannakji is a raw, lightly seasoned, octopus dish typically served in South Korea. ...
  • Ackee Plant. ...
  • Blood Clams. ...
  • Casu Marzu.

  Mar 12, 2013