Can you eat your pet fish?

Although it isn't illegal to eat your pet fish, it is better to give them away if you don't want them anymore. But if you have a fish that you think would be better off as food, then there's no one that can stop you.

FAQ

• Can trout be cooked from frozen?

  Frozen rainbow trout can be cooked without being thawed if you can spare the additional cooking time. (Thawing frozen rainbow trout in cold water takes about 30 minutes per pound.) To bake fresh rainbow trout, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Rinse the fish and pat it dry with a paper towel.

• 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 is the difference between mackerel and tuna?

  Mackerel covers your daily need of Sodium 191% more than Tuna. Mackerel contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. Mackerel contains 7.148g of Saturated Fat, while Tuna contains 1.612g. Tuna is lower in Sodium.

• Is cod fish cartilaginous?

  Of the more than 20,000 known, living species of fish, all fall into at least three broad categories; the jawless fish (the Cyclostomes), including hagfish and lamprey; cartilaginous fish (the Chondrichthyes) including sharks and rays; and bony fish (the Osteichyes) including herring, cod, tuna, etc.

• Can I eat frozen mackerel raw?

  The short answer is No because some fish, even frozen, are unsuitable for raw consumption. Though freezing kills parasites, some of the bacteria and germs will survive, which can cause foodborne illness. The other issue is how fresh fish was when it was frozen.

• How long does it take to fry fish?

  For all those wondering, “how long does fish take to fry?”: As a rough estimate, it takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side to pan-fry the average fillet. Once the first side is golden, flip the fish over, using tongs or a large metal spatula such as this OXO Fish Turner, ($14, Target) and a fork to steady the fish.

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• How do you devein shrimp without cutting it?

  Insert a bamboo skewer in the second soft spot in the hard shell on back. Tilt to pick up vein, and slowly pull out and downward (toward tail). Then gently pull upward (toward head). The vein tends to snap at the skewer if you pull forcefully.

• Can turtles survive in tap water?

  Do not use tap water for your tank, as tap water contains chlorine and possibly fluoride which can upset the pH balance of your system. De-chlorinated water needs to be used for the swimming area and filtered water for your turtle to drink. ... Turtles can carry Salmonella.

• Are starfish bottom feeders?

  Bottom feeders are not just fish species; crabs, shellfish, snails, starfish and similar aquatic organisms are considered to be bottom feeders too.

• Why are catfish so slimy?

  Catfish secrete a glyco-protein slime from the cells in their skin to make it harder for parasites to attach, which is very important for their survival. Some studies indicate that slime may aid in reducing the turbulence along the body, making the fish faster in the water.

• Can one bite of raw chicken make you sick?

  Salmonella is treatable. You will not get sick if you only took one bite of raw chicken. If you are a lot of it, it could hurt you, but if you only ate a little bit, you should be fine.

• Which smoked salmon healthiest?

  “Out of the wild waters of Alaska's Pacific shore comes one of the healthiest foods for your brain and heart: Red Sockeye Salmon. Full of protein and fish oils, this pouch of cold-smoked Salmon is not only a tasty source of nourishment, it is also a convenient snack when you're on the go.”

• What is the best fish sauce to buy?

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• Do glow squids exist in real life?

  A large new species of deep red, glowing squid has been discovered living near undersea mountains in the southern Indian Ocean, scientists announced Monday. ... The new species belongs to Chiroteuthidae, a group of slender squid in which light-producing organs run in the family.

• Do fish have feelings?

  Because fishes lack faces like ours, we assume that their mask-like features mean they do not experience feelings. And because fish cannot cry out, we interpret their silence as meaning they do not perceive pain—even as their gasping mouths and flopping fins on a ship's deck indicate otherwise.

• How do I kill snails in my fish tank?

  Dip all aquarium additions in a snail killing solution before adding them to the tank. Dipping plants in a bleach solution can kill snails and eggs. Make a solution of 1 part plain bleach to 19 parts of water, which is about 3/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water.

• Can you get sick from canned salmon?

  Ecola Seafoods Inc. of Cannon Beach, OR, is voluntarily recalling all canned salmon and tuna with any code starting with “OC” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

• How much does red salmon cost?

  As a rough estimate, sockeye salmon might cost somewhere between $15-$30 per pound—or even more for small orders with higher delivery costs.

• Are cloudy days good for bass fishing?

  Cloudy, rainy, or otherwise dreary conditions act as a security blanket for bass. Visibility decreases, bass feel more secure from predators, and they tend to roam much farther from cover.

• Why are fish flakes bad?

  Flakes are great for surface feeders and those that swim in the middle of the water column. The downside to flakes is that they lose their nutrients quickly because they dissolve in the water, making them unsuitable for fish that live at the bottom of your aquarium.

• How do you remove stones from fish?

  Bring the fish's mouth to the surface once you have it aligned with the hole (a good hole will have the fish naturally pushing their mouth up against it). Now have your friend with the tweezer gently put the tweezer into the fishes mouth and try to pull the rock out. If the rock is stuck do not force it.

• Are crawfish and lobster the same?

  Lobsters without claws, like spiny and rock lobsters, are often called crayfish, even though technically the term is incorrect. The most commonly used name might vary by region, but if it lives in saltwater, it's technically a lobster. ... These include crawdad, crayfish, crays and even mud bugs or mud puppies.