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Is banana bad for fish?

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There are plenty of other fruits that you can give your fish like apples, bananas, grapes, mango, papaya, plantains and pears served raw. ... It should be noted that feeding fruits in a saltwater fish tank introduces sugar into the water, which may result in increased algae.

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  • Are pogies the same as menhaden?

    Menhaden may have a bit of an identity problem. Most of the Northeast refers to them as "bunker." But around Massachusetts they're often known as "pogies." Whatever you decide to call them, they're great bait this time of year for fishing big stripers. Menhaden are a member of the herring family.

  • Can you eat fish that has been frozen but not gutted?

    Of course the fish will be good to eat after defrosting and gutting it. Freezing killed any potential parasites in the fish, and the guts are not palatable (though edible if that's what floats your boat). Many fishmongers sell whole ungutted fish. If you fish looks like a whole fish, it's not gutted.

  • Do carp bite humans?

    In the largest of koi carp, the teeth are so far back in the throat of the fish that you would not be able to reach them with a fully extended finger, even if you tried. So, your koi carp cannot bite you, and you are perfectly safe to hand-feed your fish without the risk of losing a finger!

  • Is it illegal to take a sailfish out of the water?

    Federal regulations prohibit removing an Atlantic sailfish from the water before a release, National Marine Fisheries Service officials caution. "This is not something new," Randy Blankinship of NMFS' Highly Migratory Species Division said Wednesday.

  • How often should I feed brine shrimp?

    Whichever feed you use, it is important not to overfeed, as this would result in fouling of the water and a quick die-off of the brine shrimp. A general rule is to feed no more than disappears and leaves the water crystal clear in two days. Once or twice weekly feeding should be sufficient.

  • What can I catch using squid?

    They are a major food source for open-water predators like sharks, mackerel, kingfish, little tunny and blackfin tuna. They're also a favorite of many reef species, especially snapper and red grouper. For grouper fishing, I like to cut a squid wing into longer strips.

  • Are frozen clams good?

    Clams are still alive when you freeze them and when thawed come back to life. That is how they live under water in the winter. They will be as good frozen as if you bought them from the seafood store. You can tell, once thawed, if they bounce back like a freshly shucked clam.

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  • Do trout bite after heavy rain?

    Yes, trout fishing is very good after it rains or even during rain. The rain causes the water to darken and flood with oxygen. Along with this, it will rinse insects and other sources of food from the bank into the water. The result is a trout feeding frenzy.

  • Why koi fish Cannot be eaten?

    Poor water quality, or a sudden change in environment, are common reasons koi may lose interest in food. The most common reason for a group of koi to all stop eating at once is a sudden drop in water temperature, usually around late autumn or early winter.

  • How long can steamers stay in the fridge?

    When stored in ideal conditions, steamer clams will stay fresh for about a week to 10 days. Clear a space at the back of your refrigerator where the temperature is around 36 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Is rainbow trout a clean fish?

    7. Rainbow trout. Farmed rainbow trout is actually a safer option than wild, as it's raised protected from contaminants. And, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, it's one of the best types of fish you can eat in terms of environmental impact.

  • How long do cooked clams last in the fridge?

    Cooked shellfish should keep in the refrigerator for up to two days and in a freezer up to three months.

  • Is it okay to eat pink salmon?

    When you cook salmon, and it is translucent pink from the middle and pinkish while from the outside, it means that your salmon is perfectly cooked, and it does not need to be placed on the stove anymore. ... So, if the color is light pink or pinkish-white from the outside, you are free to enjoy your salmon.

  • Can you fish with dead minnows?

    Fishing With Dead Bait Many salted minnows, dead shiners, and leeches are very effective ways to capture fishes like walleye and bass. ... Many fishermen rig live minnows, perch, suckers, shiners, and leeches because they are very effective. But like many predators, they will eat injured and dying prey.

  • How do you store oysters overnight?

    The best way to store them is in their bag, inside a bowl with a damp cloth over the top. But please: Do not store the oysters directly on or underneath ice. Oysters will die if they sit in fresh water. You can keep them on a tray of ice for an hour or so but avoid letting them sit in a puddle of fresh water.

  • Does freezing salmon ruin it?

    Does freezing salmon ruin it/Is it bad to freeze salmon? Freezing salmon is a great way to store salmon raw or cooked. The quality will start to go down for raw salmon after three months and six months for cooked salmon.

  • What is the Colorado state fish?

    Greenback cutthroat trout Colorado/State fish Greenback Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias) The greenback cutthroat (Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias) is the easternmost cutthroat subspecies and Colorado's official state fish.

  • Can I use table salt to cure salmon?

    Never use regular table salt for curing salmon - your fish will be WAY to salty!! You want to use coarse kosher salt. Make sure the salt does not contain iodine. Buy coarse kosher salt.

  • How long can you keep fresh oysters in the freezer?

    About 12 months Properly stored, frozen oysters will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although they will usually remain safe to eat after that.

  • What's the difference between oyster and shell?

    Mussels have darker blue or black shells that are more oblong in shape and can have an iridescent sheen to them. Oyster shells have a rougher texture than mussel shells and can be brown, white or gray. Oyster shells are a little more irregular in shape, too, especially when compared to clams or mussels.

  • Can a dead puffer fish poison you?

    Toxicity. Fugu contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in its inner organs, especially the liver, the ovaries, eyes, and skin. The poison, a sodium channel blocker, paralyzes the muscles while the victim stays fully conscious; the poisoned victim is unable to breathe, and eventually dies from asphyxiation.

  • Why am I craving raw fish?

    But there is also evidence that suggests craving raw fish might mean you need to boost your omega-3 intake to help stave off depression. Researchers have found that some people who experience depression are lacking in fish fats, and by simply consuming this nutrient, your mood could vastly improve (via The Daily Mail).

  • How long does it take for tap water to be safe for fish?

    Tap water requires not less than 24 hours to dechlorinate. In some cases, it can even take up to 5 days for the chlorine to evaporate from your water fully.

  • Is Popeyes Cajun crispy shrimp spicy?

    There's that signature spicy bite again, which to be honest, as mild as it is – and coupled with the breading – mostly overpowers any shrimp flavor. There's some there for sure, but it's scant and meekly recoils into the background shadows.

  • Are sprats and sardines the same?

    Sprat (sprattus sprattus) belong to the same family as herrings and sardines. They're small oily fish which contain omega-3 fatty acids which are known to be good for our heart health. A rough belly sets sprat apart from other similar small fish. ... The sprats are tiny, and are normally sold canned – just like sardines.

  • What kind of water do herring live in?

    Herring are forage fish, mostly belonging to the family Clupeidae. Herring often move in large schools around fishing banks and near the coast, found particularly in shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, including the Baltic Sea, as well as off the west coast of South America.

  • Is it OK for fish to eat aquarium salt?

    No aquarium fish generally don't 'eat' salt, they eat fish food. As for the salt water fish , salt is required for maintaining ideal osmotic concentration in their bodies, otherwise they will swell up due to water retention, for eg like in dropsy .

  • Who caught all the fish in the Bible?

    Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you have just caught." Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.

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