Should I turn off filter when medicating fish?

No, you do not need to turn off a standard aquarium filter. You do, however, need to remove any chemical filtration media if you are dosing a medication in the water.

FAQ

• How do you fish for steelhead at night?

  There are a number of ways to catch steelhead at night. Flat-line trolling works well where the steelhead are holding in water with no flow, such as Washington's Drano Lake. Blinking plugs are the favored lure, and Brad's Wigglers now dominate the fisheries.

• What do I do with dropped shrimp eggs?

  The eggs may have been dropped because they were infertile, but you could simply place them in a net breeder to see if they hatch. Soak a few oak leaves in a bowl or bucket of water for several days to leach out the tannins, then place them in with the shrimp eggs.

• Does dry fish cause cancer?

  Most of the dry fish variety in the market is laced with toxic chemicals that can cause killer diseases like gastric ulcer, gastritis and cancer.

• How do you get a squid out of a jetty?

  Once a squid has latched onto the bait, you can pull it in and hook it on the same line. Pull the squid in slowly until it's directly below you before lifting it out of the water. Make sure that the spikes have firmly caught hold of the squid's tentacles or arms.

• Can salted fish go bad?

  Salt cod will keep for years if properly stored, but moisture makes it vulnerable to spoilage and fermentation. Any soft or blotchy areas on the flesh, or any discoloration, usually indicates damage from moisture.

• How long do fish chunks take to cook?

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

• Does fishing line get old?

  High quality, braided fishing line lasts for many years without needing replacement. However, monofilament and fluorocarbon line will eventually go bad after a couple seasons of use in the water. Even unused fishing line will loose peak performance after a few years if stored improperly.

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• Is tuna good for gut health?

  Fish oil can benefit not only your heart, but your digestive tract as well. To start, add fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel in your diet, all good foods for digestion. The amount of fish oil needed for a real benefit is large, and you may require supplements.

• Do you need to scale Whitefish?

  From the research I have done on the internet – and the opinions vary greatly- leaving whitefish skin on helps to prevent mushy fish when you defrost it. Removing the scales is the first step. I use my thumb. Lake whitefish scales are so easy to remove, especially when you are processing them fresh from the lake.

• Can Axolotls eat river shrimp?

  Yes, axolotls can definitely eat shrimp. It's one of their favorite types of food. But there are many different types of shrimp that you will find for axolotls, and they like to eat most types of shrimp.

• What is dried oyster used for?

  What are dried oysters? This delicacy is popular during Chinese New Year for Cantonese because its name, 蠔豉 (hou4si6), sounds like 好事 (hou2si6), which means good deeds, good fortune, or prosperity. They can be added to soups, stir fried, or braised in a casserole.

• What do you feed crawfish to keep them alive?

  Crawfish will eat just about anything, but lettuce is a good choice, as it's inexpensive and doesn't dirty the water as quickly as foods like hot dogs or raw meat trimmings. Feed the crayfish once a week, dropping in just a few big leaves, and change the water the day after feeding.

• Can you use pieces of fish as bait?

  There are as many types of bait and lures as there are fish in the sea, each with its own use. Cut bait — pieces of fresh fish — is an effective and inexpensive way to catch various species.

• How can you tell if squid is fresh?

  Fresh squid should have a clean ocean scent, and it should look shiny and plump, not deflated. The body, or “hood,” of a whole squid is covered with a purplishgray membrane that's edible but is sometimes removed for looks. Avoid frozen squid if it shows signs of freezer burn, such as excess ice crystals.

• What pound test line should I use for pier fishing?

  Recommended Saltwater Pier Fishing Gear: For successful pier fishing, you will want to bring a 6 to 9-foot long medium or heavy-action spinning fishing rod. A 20-pound test line should do well for general use.

• Do fish see night?

  All fish have some level of night vision, although some species like walleyes are much better than others at seeing in the dark. ... Biologists believe that their depth perception is poor and most fish have a semi-blind spot straight ahead of them. To compensate for this, the retina of their eyes is slightly extended.

• Can I eat blackfin tuna raw?

  It can be eaten raw, seared, grilled, baked. Yellowfin makes delicious tuna burgers. ... Blackfin tuna is the least fatty of them all and is ideal for tuna salad or grilling.

• Is the brown stuff in oysters poop?

  For those who call it oyster poop, they're wrong. If you want to know what real oyster poop looks like, read this: There I was, covered in oyster poop. Green or blue or brown colouring is usually filtered matter - it's what they've been eating. Green is supposedly the most highly prized for taste.

• What is the largest fish egg?

  Whale shark The largest egg produced by any living fish is that of the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). The largest on record measured 30.5 x 14 x 8.9 centimetres (12 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches) and contained a live embryo 35 centimetres (13.8 inches) long – though it's now believed that this specimen was aborted.

• What is the best hook length line for carp?

  Anything from 2 inches to 5 inches would be ok for fishing over beds of bait. When fishing single hook bait tactics, or with a couple of stringers, I generally use longer rigs from 8 inches right up to 18 inches in length. The longer links have more natural movement and I find they produce more takes.

• Can herring fish be farmed?

  Herring are delicious, with flaky, mild meat and oil that sizzles on their skin when grilled over a flame. ... Rather, nearly all the herring caught by commercial fishermen in the bay are ultimately fed to animals, including farm-reared fish.

• Can you catch carp with corn on a hook?

  Yes, I use corn as bait on every carp fishing session. Even when I fish with boilies as hook baits, I will still use corn as chum to bait for carp. Boilies can be a very useful carp bait, but when paired with corn they are a great combo that almost always guarantees a carp in the net.

• Can you bake frozen coconut shrimp instead of frying?

  Cook from frozen. Simple Preparation Instructions: For best taste and texture, bake your coconut shrimp. ... Place sheet on middle rack of oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. For best results, turn product over halfway through cooking.

• Is ammonia used to preserve fish?

  Ammonia is used to slow down the melting of ice used to preserve the fish, while formalin is a toxic and carcinogenic chemical commonly used to preserve dead bodies in mortuaries, to prevent body from deteriorating.

• Will shrimp jump out of tank?

  Shrimp react poorly to sudden changes in water conditions, much more so than fish. ... Shrimp do not typically jump or climb out of a tank if they are happy with the water parameters.

• What to serve with linguine with clams?

  Pair the linguine and sauce with an easy green salad with champagne vinaigrette. Another great side dish would be roasted asparagus with lemon! Lemony Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad from Kristina at Spabettie is a simple easy salad with great flavors that will pair well with this pasta dinner.

• Why is my Hillstream Loach chasing other fish?

  Yes they're territorial. If you keep a group they'll usually be more interested in having territorial battles with each other and they'll usually leave other fish alone, but with just two, one will get picked on. It's obviously being very possessive about food too.

• How many calories are in fresh clams?

  Fresh Littleneck Clams Nutritional Information serving (85g) calories 126, calories from fat 15, total fat 2g, saturated fat 0g, trans fat 0g, cholesterol 57mg, sodium 95mg, total carbohydrate 4g, dietary fiber 0g, sugars 0g, protein 22g, vitamin a 10%, vitamin c 31%, calcium 8%, iron 132%. Wild caught, product of USA.