Do you pee on a jellyfish sting?

A: No. Despite what you may have heard, the idea of peeing on a jellyfish sting to ease the pain is just a myth. Not only are there no studies to support this idea, but pee may even worsen the sting. Jellyfish tentacles have stinging cells called nematocysts that contain venom.

FAQ

• What temp to cook frozen stuffed clams?

  Cooking instructions: Keep frozen until ready to use, cook to an internal temperature of 165°F. Conventional oven: Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove shells from tray and place in a single layer on an oven sheet pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

• How do you cook a whole fish over a fire?

  Rub down the fish with a little oil so it doesn't stick to the tinfoil, then wrap it tightly with a few layers of foil so no moisture escapes. Place the fish next to hot coals for indirect heat, flip and turn a few times and check for doneness when you think it's been in long enough.

• Where is salmon banned?

  Argentina Legislators unanimously approved the salmon farming ban, which is the first of its kind worldwide. Argentina is officially the first country to implement an open-net salmon farming ban due to concerns about the disastrous effects that fish farms can have on the environment and ecosystems.

• Do ghost shrimp eat fish waste?

  Ghost shrimps are known to eat fish poop that's lying around at the bottom of the tank. However, fish poop isn't a part of their natural diet in the wild. Thus, they won't devour fish waste as they'd do on algae or decaying creatures.

• Is crawfish the same as shrimp?

  As we can see, shrimp and crayfish differ slightly in size, habitat, and appearance. Prawns resemble shrimp, and lobsters resemble crayfish. Nutritionally, shrimp and crayfish are virtually the same.

• How long do frozen clams take to defrost?

  Remove frozen clams from the freezer 24 hours before cooking, and let them thaw in the refrigerator. If you're in a rush, place the frozen clams under cool, running water for 30 minutes to thaw. After thawing the clam meat, wash the clams thoroughly under cool, running water.

• How long does it take for a new fish tank to cycle?

  About 3-6 weeks Adding Too Many Fish at Once Wait until both the ammonia and nitrite levels have risen and then fallen to zero before adding more fish. It usually take about 3-6 weeks for a new aquarium to go through the initial Nitrogen cycle, so fish should be added only a few per week during this time.

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• Can u freeze rainbow trout?

  Fresh caught fish provide the best flavor, but freezing allows you store an overabundance of trout for later use when necessary. Trout are fatty fish, making them prone to developing a slimy texture and overpowering fishy flavor.

• What is it called when you cook fish in milk?

  Poaching is an easy way to quickly cook even the most delicate fish. Poaching the fish in milk adds a rich flavor and creates a creamy poaching liquid that you can spoon over the cooked fish. All you need is fish of your choice, whole milk, and a little salt.

• Do clams and mussels feel pain?

  Animal cruelty and welfare? At least according to such researchers as Diana Fleischman, the evidence suggests that these bivalves don't feel pain. Because this is part of a collection of Valentine's Day essays, here's perhaps the most important piece: I love oysters, and mussels, too.

• What should I do if my fish has babies?

  If you find baby fish in your tank, don't panic! The first thing you should do is remove any adult fish so they do not eat the babies or move the baby fish to a separate tank where they can grow in safe environment.

• Do I need to devein tiger prawns?

  If the prawns are shell-on, you'll need to peel them. ... It's not harmful to eat, but the prawn looks better without it, and it can be a bit gritty. Removing it is called 'deveining'. Using a small, sharp knife, make a shallow cut along the length of the black line, then lift it out using the tip of the knife.

• Why is tuna expensive but canned tuna cheap?

  The cheap canned tuna is albacore. It is white meat and not really good for steaks, tartare, or sushi. The expensive tuna is bluefin. The normal cut of this is the red meat that is you'll see as one of the most common sushi dishes and as steaks in other restaurants.

• Why are spot prawns so good?

  Unlike their prawn and shrimp counterparts in the international industrial seafood system, BC spot prawns are trap caught. The mesh and opening size of the traps are very specific so that they are excellent at targeting only large spot prawns.

• What do you use ribbon fish for?

  The skin is edible and helps hold the filets together. It can be eaten raw, pan fried, or baked into stuffed ribbon rolls. The centerline bone filets right out, and then the ribs can be frozen for bait. Cutlassfish have some rather nasty teeth.

• Are bananas good for fish?

  A bit of potassium wont hurt. Matter of fact it might be actually good for them. But like what others say its not natural for them too eat it but my fish love it. (I always mix it in either with scallops or mysis shrimp.)

• Can crayfish regrow?

  If an injury to a leg or claw gets torn off it is not the end of the world because crayfish have the ability to regrow a lost limb! ... But, not only can crayfish regenerate a leg, or one of its claws, but this organism is constantly regenerating neurons to help with their senses/brain activity.

• Does anything eat fish poop?

  Just in case you were wondering, there is no such thing as 'fish poop eaters' know to the hobby. In other words, there is no species of fish that will eat poop from your sand, even the so-called cleaner crew like cories, and bristlenose plecos. Shrimp and snails will also not eat fish waste.

• How do you make frozen fish not mushy?

  The best and absolute safest way to defrost your frozen and vacuumed-sealed fish is in the refrigerator overnight (via The Spruce Eats). If you happen to remember the night before, dash to the freezer and switch out your tilapia or salmon for a warmer fridge temp.

• How are prawns killed for food?

  Some prawns, like the Pistol prawn, actively hunt for animals such as crabs, using their incredible 'pistol claw' to stun or kill them with a burst of power.

• What temperature is fish fully cooked?

  145 °F Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart

  Product	Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time
  All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing)	165 °F (73.9 °C)
  Eggs	160 °F (71.1 °C)
  Fish & Shellfish	145 °F (62.8 °C)
  Leftovers	165 °F (73.9 °C)

• What size hooks for kingfish rigs?

  Our Kingfish Stinger Rigs feature a #4 4X strong Mustad Treble hook, a 2/0 9407 J hook and 40lb steel leader. The main leader is 28″ and the stinger is 5-6″ long.

• How quickly do mirror carp grow?

  If the water temperature is suitable, its many forms and strains can attain an individual weight of about 0.2–0.3 kg, 1–1.2 kg and 2.5–3.5 kg within about 2–3, 5–7 and 10–14 months, respectively.

• Can catfish hurt humans?

  In other parts of the world, some catfish do have extremely toxic venoms that can be deadly to humans. ... Catfish venom glands are found alongside sharp, bony spines on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins, and these spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened.

• How fast do baby crawfish grow?

  Harvest size is typically reached 3 to 5 months after hatching for fall recruits, but it can be attained in as little as 7 to 9 weeks under optimum conditions. When males and females molt to a reproductively active stage, growth ceases.

• How do you cook herring eggs with kelp?

  Dip the pieces of herring roe on kelp into the egg and soy sauce mixture. Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat and add oil. Add pieces of roe dipped in egg soy sauce mixture. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

• What depth do carp feed at?

  They can be caught in all depths of water from a foot to 30 feet or more. Carp usually patrol the margin areas early morning and late evening in rivers and lakes foraging for food and can be caught near reed beds, lilies and most structure relatively easily at these times of day.

• How do you know if an oyster jar is bad?

  Open the jar and smell the oysters. Jarred oysters should not smell fishy or unpleasant. They should smell slightly salty and fresh. If oysters have an unpleasant smell, do not eat them.

• How do you freeze smoked fish dip?

  If you decide to freeze them, it is best to only store them that way for short periods.

  1. Fill the freezer-safe container with the smoked fish dip to within 1/2 inch of the top of the container. ...
  2. Place the container in the freezer. ...
  3. Remove the container from the freezer and place the container in the refrigerator.

• What is the fattiest fish to eat?

  Fat Content in a 3 ounce cooked Serving of Common Types of Fish and Shellfish
  High Fat (10 grams or more)	Herring, Mackerel, Sardines, Salmon (Atlantic, Coho, Sockeye and Chinook)
  Medium Fat (5 to 10 grams)	Bluefish, Catfish, Rainbow trout, Swordfish