Should I let my fish fight?

It shouldn't surprise you that fish fight over the same things that people do: food, mates, territory and so forth. It's a good thing fish aren't religious or political. Most aggression in the aquarium occurs over territory. Many species swim wherever they want and are fancy-free.

FAQ

• Is it humane to flush a dying fish?

  Decapitation. While too grisly for most aquarists, stunning a fish, decapitating it and then pithing it (physically destroying the brain with a metal rod) is a humane way to euthanize a fish. Because fish can remain conscious for some time after decapitation, the pithing step is essential.

• Can tilapia be red?

  The Red Tilapia is found in all Mexican freshwater systems and if not currently present in a specific body of water they will be there shortly. The Red Tilapia cannot be confused with any other species due to its uniform coloration, however, several different strains of the Red Tilapia exist globally.

• Is pale salmon bad?

  Fresh salmon should have a bright pink or orange color to it. If your salmon has a pale, dull color, it is likely spoiled. Your salmon should also have fine white lines running though it, which indicate freshness.

• Is fish tank water good for tomato plants?

  Most tomato species are popular in aquaponics setups and seem to grow well and thrive on the waste produced by the fish, and other nutrients that they find in the aquariums. The water from your aquariums will be beneficial for tomatoes in the garden as long as you haven't dosed it with certain chemicals.

• Can I put 2 clownfish in a 10 gallon tank?

  Yes, you can have a single clownfish in a 10-gallon tank. If you plan to have a pair, you will need at least a 20 gallon.

• What are the types of dried fish?

  The kind of fishes that are dried are often galunggong (roundscad), tunsoy (herring), bisugo, danggit (rabbitfish), sapsap (ponyfish), matangbaka (bigeye), espada (beltfish), labahita (surgeonfish), salay-salay (finlet scad), tuloy (sardines) and dilis (anchovies). And there is the recently named jeprox!

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• How do you make frozen battered fish taste better?

  How can I make frozen fish taste better? Add vegetables and noodles after you are sure the fish has been thoroughly heated. Fish quickly absorbs marinade, usually in under 15 minutes. Best spices to cook with finfish: basil, thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, sage, oregano, paprika, ginger, chili powder, dill, and fennel.

• How do I know if my fish has parasites?

  Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and mild fever. If you experience a tingling sensation in your throat while eating raw fish or squid, you may be able to cough up the worm before swallowing.

• Which fish contain the least plastic?

  The fish that are considered the healthiest choices include: Wild Alaskan salmon, pacific sardines (but can contain microplastics), Sablefish/Black Cod and Squid. Much of the research surrounding mercury levels, PCBs, and microplastics remains inconclusive.

• Can you deep fry fish without batter?

  Pan Fry to a Crisp The technique promises a desirable crunchiness without the need for any kind of batter or coating. Heat a little oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil, in a frying pan. ... Season the fish, then lie it gently, skin-side-down, into the hot pan.

• Do I need to change water if a fish dies?

  Any dead fish should be removed, as its body will quickly rot in the warm, bacteria-laden water. A corpse will pollute water, risking the health of other fish in the tank. If it died from disease the last thing you want is other fish consuming its body parts, so remove immediately.

• Do you need to devein shell on shrimp?

  The decision to devein shrimp is basically a matter of personal preference and aesthetics, not hygiene, and the vein is not harmful to the human body if eaten. Most cooks will not bother deveining medium-sized or smaller shrimp unless they look particularly dirty.

• Which fish is the easiest to catch?

  Top 10 Easiest Fish to Catch

  • Catfish.
  • Crappie.
  • Perch.
  • Chub.
  • Bass.
  • Freshwater Drum or Sheepshead.
  • Trout.
  • Burbot.

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• How long do you soak shrimp?

  Immediately add bag of ice to the pot to stop the shrimp from cooking. Over cooking the shrimp will result in the shells sticking to the meat. Let shrimp soak for 10 minutes before removing basket from water.

• How do I start a small oyster farm?

  The most reliable way to start is to buy some oyster seed from a reputable hatchery and then set them on ground up shells in mesh bags in an upwelling tank and leaving it for 48 hours to give the larvae time to attach.

• Should you refrigerate canned oysters?

  Canned oysters will have an expiration date and should be refrigerated in their liquor in a covered container once opened.

• Do fish eat peanut butter?

  14. Peanut Butter Sandwiches. ... Experienced anglers say that peanut butter sandwiches, made with stale bread and sometimes gussied up with birdseed or garlic, are great for catching codfish, catfish, carp, and bluegill.

• Does salt Kill clams?

  Actual seawater (filtered to remove any sand) is best, of course, but otherwise use sea salt (not regular table salt) and water to a salinity of about 3.5 percent – or 35 g (1 1/4 ounces) to every 1 liter (34 fluid ounces or 4 cups) of water. Fresh water will kill the clams.

• Is cold smoked herring cooked?

  The cold smoke doesn't actually cook the fish, so it's left with an almost raw-like texture. ... Instead of dry-curing, the fish gets a wet brine (a.k.a. salty water) and then is smoked at temperatures above 120°F. This process works well for salmon and many other types of fattier fish, too.

• Do you need to gut mackerel before cooking?

  Sometimes all you need to do is gut it, then cook with the head on. Other times you filet and remove the skin. But generally, I would advise at least removing the guts. Mackerel tends to spoil pretty quickly, due to whatever enzymes, so not only should you gut it in advance, make sure to clean the stomach cavity well.

• Where do catfish go after rain?

  Rain and flooding washes nutrients and food from land into the water. During periods of river flooding, catfish will move to calmer sections of stream where heavy currents and debris won't affect them.

• Where does chum salmon come from?

  North Pacific Ocean Chum salmon are the most widely distributed of all the Pacific salmon. They are found throughout the North Pacific Ocean and range from the Arctic coast of Canada and throughout the northern coastal regions of North America and Asia.

• How do catfish farmers make money?

  Breeding catfish for other farmers or self use is highly lucrative. ... The Breeders grow fry and fingerlings for sale to farmers who source the fish from them. The large number of fry you get from a single fish equates cool cash. Many fish breeders smile all the way to the bank doing this business.