What are the signs of a dead fish?

Check the fish's eyes. If they're sunken, your fish is dead or near death. Look for cloudy pupils, which is also a sign of death in most aquarium fish. If your fish is a pufferfish, walleye, rabbit fish, or scorpionfish, occasional eye cloudiness might actually be normal.

FAQ

• Can you reheat cooked mackerel?

  Do be aware: reheating fatty fish like salmon and mackerel tends to give off a stronger fishy scent than when it was cooked and served the first time. This is due to the oxidation of its fatty acids which turn into strong-smelling aldehydes, bringing out a more pungent fish aroma.

• What kind of fish is zander?

  The scientific name of zander is Sander lucioperca. Also known as pike-perch, it generally attains a length of 20 – 26 inches, and weighs about 7 lb....Zander.

  Kingdom	Animalia
  Order	Perciformes
  Family	Percidae
  Genus	Sander
  Species	S. lucioperca

• Is canned tuna with mayo healthy?

  Tuna is a great option for a healthy choice. Traditionally, tuna salad is loaded with mayonnaise which adds a lot of extra calories and fat, without any added health benefits. There are healthier replacements for mayonnaise like greek yogurt and avocado....Is tuna fish with mayo healthy?

  Calories 679	(2842 kJ)
  Sodium	980 mg	41%

• Can I eat salmon raw from Tesco?

  The only fish that are considered safe to eat raw are tuna and salmon and that is not because they have no parasites, but rather because the incidences of parasite infections reported after eating these, are extremely low. Sashimi grade is most likely not what this fish is .

• What size hooks for king mackerel?

  Kings are good fried and excellent smoked and made into fish dip. Also, don't use too big a gaff, something with t 2 and not more than 3-inch hook works best for king mackerel.

• What part of the catfish stings you?

  Catfish skin toxin and the venom from their dorsal and pectoral spines may cause a menacing sting. Although these stings are often innocuous, severe tissue necrosis may occur. The hand is the most common site of catfish stings.

• How long do you fry fish in oil?

  Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely. Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

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• Why do they dyed smoked haddock?

  Why treat such a superb fish in this way by adding a bright coloured dye to it just for the sole purpose of attracting customers? Originally it was to compensate for the lack of smoking time and was cheaper to produce.

• Do you eat canned sprats whole?

  Sprats are a kind of fish. The sprats are tiny, and are normally sold canned – just like sardines. ... You are supposed to eat the whole sprat. The canned sprats are very very soft, so even the heads, tails and fins taste the same as the rest of the sprat – you can't tell what part of the sprat you are eating.

• How much mercury is in mullet?

  Mercury Levels in Commercial Fish and Shellfish (1990-2012)

  SPECIES	MERCURY CONCENTRATION MEAN (PPM)	MERCURY CONCENTRATION MAX (PPM)
  CRAWFISH	0.033	0.051
  SHAD	0.038	0.186
  MACKEREL ATLANTIC (N.Atlantic)	0.05	0.16
  MULLET	0.050	0.27

• Can too much aquarium salt kill fish?

  And also, keep in mind that you should not add too much of aquarium salt to your fish tank because too much of the salt will kill your fish damaging fish's kidneys. ... These electrolytes in water may lose when the water is changed in the aquarium and need to be replaced with new aquarium salt.

• Is it okay to eat tuna creations everyday?

  The American Heart Association recommends eating omega-3-rich fish, such as tuna, twice a week for good health. It's wise, however, to include variety in your tuna diet. Because tuna is a source of mercury, you should avoid eating tuna everyday, especially higher-mercury varieties like albacore tuna.

• Does a kingfish look like?

  Kingfish are demersal fish, meaning that they live close to the bottom. Southern kingfish are silvery grey, paler below, and may have coppery sheen. They often have seven or eight dusky bars along the sides of the body. The dorsal fin is divided into two sections.

• What is the best month to catch carp?

  Spring The best time of year to catch big carp is during spring. Like many other fish species, carp move to warmer water during early spring. And just like other species, the biggest fish in the system usually are the first to move into shallow black-bottom bays in lakes, reservoirs, and river backwater areas.

• Is making a pearl painful?

  In nature when grit gets embedded into an oyster's soft body, as protection it begins covering it with nacre. A pearl is thus formed – a result of three to seven years of suffering. ... The pain on getting a splinter under our skin is very a mild form of what the pearl oyster is made to suffer.

• What is the life expectancy of a shrimp?

  They usually live from one to seven years. Shrimp are often solitary, though they can form large schools during the spawning season.

• What are the best flies for stocked trout?

  The 9 best flies for stocked trout:

  • Krystal Flash Woolly Bugger.
  • Glo Bug Egg.
  • San Juan Worm.
  • Copper John.
  • Pheasant-tail Nymph.
  • Hare's Ear Nymph.
  • Soft Hackle.
  • Stimulator.

• What fish can I put with my cherry shrimp?

  Small-Sized Rasboras That's probably a larger fish than you should have sharing space with cherry shrimp. Instead, opt for one of the smaller species. Harlequin rasboras are a popular choice, for example. So named for their shimmering red color, these schooling fish can brighten up your aquarium.

• Is it OK to cook salmon rare?

  Like steak, salmon can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, from rare to well done.

• Why do I have crawfish mounds in my yard?

  If your property has a stream nearby and low lying moist areas, the critters are going to persist. They live in the burrows and have a secondary tunnel to the stream where they breed. During rainy periods you may be able to see crayfish on the surface of the soil.

• Do fish eat clams?

  Clams are a popular food in the animal world. Fish like to eat them, and so do shorebirds, which sometimes break them open by dropping them onto boulders from a great height. ... Clams are filter-feeders, or bivalves, which mean that they filter tiny bits of plant and animal material out of the water they live in.

• How long can you keep a fish frozen for taxidermy?

  Freezing your fish will preserve it until you can get it to a taxidermist. Make sure you're freezing the fish on a flat surface, with the “show side” face up. Once flat, freeze it solid for two days to ensure it's completely frozen all the way through.

• Is fish good for dogs with sensitive stomachs?

  Fish can help counter sensitivity as it has lower fat levels and less dense muscle fiber, which makes it easy to digest and allows dogs to extract more nutrients, he said. A sensitive stomach is not a disease but a symptom of underlying cause – often triggered by poor diet or external factors.

• Should I cook salmon skin side down first?

  Taking Off the Skin First of all—skin is tasty! So when you're cooking salmon, keep that skin on: It provides a safety layer between your fish's flesh and a hot pan or grill. Start with the skin-side down, and let it crisp up.

• Does canned mackerel need to be cooked?

  Mackerel should always be prepped in the same way before cooking with it. Open the tin and drain the water or oil. ... The answer to your question is - yes - you can safely eat mackerel in brine straight out of the can. But - maybe you might want to taste it and see if it is too salty for your taste.

• Can you bread fish with skin on?

  Actually, some fish fillets come with the skin still on. This can be wonderful if you're pan-frying the fish (without breading) because the skin gets nice and crispy and so delicious. But if you're planning to bread the fish or bake it, then the skin does not get crisp and is instead soggy and pretty gross.

• What oil is fish and chips cooked in?

  Traditional frying uses beef dripping or lard; however, vegetable oils, such as palm oil, rapeseed or peanut oil (used because of its relatively high smoke point) now predominate.

• Is fish oil high in mercury?

  Fish oil appears to contain almost no mercury, which can be a cause for concern in certain types of fish. While generally safe, getting too much fish oil can increase your risk of bleeding and might affect your immune response. It's not clear whether fish oil is safe for people who are allergic to seafood.