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What chemicals are toxic to fish?

Asked: Bret Alexander, Last Updated:

Fish can concentrate extremely high levels of chemical residues in their flesh and fat, as much as 9 million times that of the water in which they live. Mercury isn't the only dangerous toxin in fish flesh—people who eat fish also ingest PCBs. As big fish eat little fish, PCBs become more concentrated in their flesh.

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    Since human scientists confirmed that shrimp have 12 colour cone photoreceptors, as opposed to humans who only have three, it has been accepted with reverence that shrimp see all combinations of these 12 colours—beholding the world on a higher vibration than the rest of us sea-dwellers.

  • Is salmon roe cooked or raw?

    As a seafood, roe is used both as a cooked ingredient in many dishes and as a raw ingredient. The roe of marine animals, such as the roe of lumpsucker, hake, mullet, salmon, Atlantic bonito, mackerel, squid, and cuttlefish are especially rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3s are present in all fish roe.

  • What can you smoke fish with?

    Any fish will work. However, fattier fish will absorb more smoke flavor, so fish such as salmon and trout are perfect for smoking. You can use whole fish or parts, but fillets with the skin still on are better than other cuts. Almost any kind of wood will work, but you might wish to use woods like alder or fruit woods.

  • How much tap water can kill fish?

    As little as 0.25 milligrams per litre of chlorine (that's less than the level typically present in tap water) is capable of killing fish in a fairly short period of time.

  • What will eat my fish poop?

    What Will Eat Fish Waste in A Fish Tank? ... 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.

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    Look at the eye as a whole. 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.

  • Can I leave fish sauce out of a recipe?

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  • What is the best fish for a 2.5 gallon tank?

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    • Betta Fish.
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    • Small Tetras.
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  • Which oyster is sweet?

    The Sweet Tooth Forget Eastern oysters. The kind of sweetness you're looking for can only be found in a Kumamoto—sweetest of the sweet—and some Pacifics. Totten Inlets are reliably sweet, Baywater Sweets and Hog Island Sweetwaters amazingly so.

  • Do whitebait grow into bigger fish?

    Through spring and summer, the little whitebait grow into adult fish known as inanga. Inanga are slender fish, with a small head and transparent fins. They are a pale creamy colour, mottled or spotted greenish-olive on their back and sides.

  • Do you catch more fly fishing?

    Not only can you customize your fishing experience to ensure you catch more fish but there is no denying that fly fishing is much more experienced orientated as well. There are more factors that go into fly fishing and a lot of different things that need to be considered. This is why fly fishing is more fun.

  • What is the lifespan of a Louisiana crawfish?

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  • Do catfish do well in small ponds?

    Each pond supports a limited number of catfish per acre, so channel catfish commonly becomes overpopulated without bass. Stocking only channel catfish and largemouth bass is a great option for managing ponds smaller than one-half acre where bass-bluegill management can be difficult.

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  • Can you eat smoked mackerel past its sell by date?

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  • Are dried bloodworms good for fish?

    Despite the fact that they're considered a tasty treat by pretty much all fish, feeding them bloodworms too often is something you should avoid. ... In order for fish to thrive, they need to have a balanced diet (just like people).

  • What months do fish spawn?

    Eggs develop more rapidly (in a few weeks) in warmer temperatures, and more slowly in colder water (up to months). Most freshwater fish spawn in the spring, although salmon, char, and some trout spawn in the fall.

  • Can fish live without scale?

    Technically, fish can survive their whole life without scales. However, they need to avoid threats in the water, like attacks from predators, bacterial infections, and sharp objects. ... Now that you know fish can survive without scales, let's also gain insight into how long it takes fish to regrow their lost scales.

  • Where is it illegal to ride a giraffe while fishing?

    6. Giraffe... Seriously. In Illinois, it's forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe's neck.

  • What can I make with a tin of smoked oysters?

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  • Do you have to flip fish?

    Cooking fish too long will dry it out and cause it to lose its natural flavors. A good rule of thumb: Measure the fish at its thickest point and cook for 10 minutes per inch, flipping halfway through. ... “You can apply this tip to almost any type of fish. If it's almost done, it's done.”

  • What do they do with the tail of bluefin tuna?

    After tail wrapping the tuna, fishermen will tow it behind the boat and the fish is bled by making two deep cuts in the tail to sever the arteries, then raking inside the gills with a harpoon shaft allows the blood to flow out.

  • How can I make my fish less smelly?

    A little pouch, that's doable! Another way to reduce the fish smell is to poach the fish. Lopez recommends cooking the fish in a flavored liquid, such as court bouillon, which will help veil any fish odor. Of course, if you grill outside, then you avoid this issue altogether.

  • How do I farm and sell shrimp?

    How to Start Freshwater Shrimp Farming

    1. Obtain proper permits and/or licenses if you intend to sell farmed shrimp. ...
    2. Prepare your grow-out pond or ponds. ...
    3. Purchase juvenile shrimp from a hatchery. ...
    4. Acclimate the shrimp to their new environment. ...
    5. Stock the first grow-out pond. ...
    6. Feed the shrimp once they reach 5 grams.
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    Called "bottom feeders," striped mullets scrape material from rocks using their lower jaw that is shaped like a spade. They also pick up material from the sea floor and use their gill rakers and teeth to strain animal matter and digestible plants.

  • Are black tiger shrimp good?

    Black Tiger Shrimp are usually priced higher than white shrimp but that is primarily because Tiger shrimp grow to larger sizes than white shrimp. ... Black Tiger are easy to work with – they are easy to peel and forgiving to harsh handling. They can be cooked whole in the shell or with the shell removed before cooking.

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