What is a good size for a fish pond?

A good fish pond should cover no less than half an acre and be six or eight feet deep over at least a quarter of its total surface area.

FAQ

• Where can I buy tiger prawns?

  Tiger prawns are large-bodied prawns that are native to the Indo-West Pacific Ocean but have established invasive populations in other areas, including in the Gulf of Mexico. Tiger prawns get their common name from the stripes that cover their shell.

• What bottled water is best for fish tanks?

  When using bottled water, make sure it is not distilled (this means that all minerals have been removed) and that it hasn't been treated with flavors, dyes or other additives. Another choice is reverse osmosis water.

• How do you store crawfish in the freezer?

  Freezing whole crawfish is simple! Just take your leftover whole crawfish, place them into freezer bags and seal them up as airtight as possible. Then, freeze them as quickly as you can; cooked crawfish are highly perishable so the longer it takes for them to freeze the more likely they are to spoil.

• Why is my catfish breathing heavy?

  If your fish are breathing heavy and not eating, there's something going on, either the fish are sick or the water is not good. ... If there's a parasite that's affecting their gills, they're going to breathe very heavily. If they're being chases around, if there's an aggressive tankmate, they're going to breathe heavy.

• How many fish can you have in a 1/4 acre pond?

  1/4 Acre – 5 pounds fathead minnows, 75 bluegill sunfish, 50 channel catfish, and 25 largemouth bass.

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• Can you eat raw prawns 2 days out of date?

  It's only one day out of date – they usually err on the side of caution wrt eat by dates, i'm sure it would be fine. but then I have quite a strong constitution… Yes, use them if you're cooking them. … If they're to be eaten raw them prob best not to risk it.

• Is monkfish a good eating fish?

  Cooked monkfish doesn't flake like most fish: They're juicy, with a nice bite and a texture similar to that of a cooked lobster. Flavor-wise, the fish is very mild, so it's receptive to many different preparations. It's particularly delicious with bright, acidic sauces.

• Why eating prawn is bad?

  One potential concern is the high amount of cholesterol in shrimp. Experts once held that eating too many foods high in cholesterol was bad for the heart. But modern research shows it's the saturated fat in your diet that raises cholesterol levels in your body, not necessarily the amount of cholesterol in your food.

• Can 2 catfish live together?

  In addition, some catfish are predators. They make their living and thus survive by eating other fish. ... To be fully appreciated, these catfish should be kept as a group — different species will all school together. Although this may seem too obvious, ask your aquarium dealer for advice.

• How much does 1 cooked prawn weigh?

  Size: Eastern king prawns to 30cm body length (commonly 14 - 21cm) Average commercial weight is about 50g.

• What smoke is good with fish?

  The wood. You can smoke fish using any kind of wood, but the favorites have traditionally been alder and fruit woods.

• Can you soak saltfish overnight?

  Salt cod must be soaked overnight before cooking to remove the salt. Place it in a bowl with cold water to cover and soak for 24 hours, changing the water three or four times. If you're in a hurry, try the quick-soak method. Rinse the cod under cold running water for 15 minutes.

• What is the season for herring?

  The fishing season starts in October in the southern North Sea, and follows the herring through the winter months as they migrate down through the eastern Channel, ending in February or March when the quota has been met.

• What does it mean when catfish circle?

  When a fish strikes a bait with a circle hook the hook slides until it reaches the inside of the lips and the hook then turns and hooks, setting itself in the process. Traditionally the hook will set itself right in the corner of the mouth.

• Is it hard to farm crawfish?

  You'll also need to have some consistent weather conditions, plenty of patience, and have enough of a flood plain available for the animals to burrow in during the summer. It can be challenging to start and then run a crawfish farm, but there are many rewards available if you're able to do it right.

• Can you get sick from eating fish eggs?

  Finding Good Fish Eggs The very best way to ensure the quality and freshness is to get the roe directly from the fish, at an actual fish market. Just be aware some species of fish eggs do contain toxins that can make you sick. You'll want to avoid them, and can see a list of those certain fish here.

• What's the longest living fish?

  The longest living freshwater fish is the bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus). A study run between 2011 and 2018 used carbon dating across hundreds of the species and found a “grandma fish” that lived to 112 years old! That's about 40 years longer than any other freshwater bony fish!

• What vegetables do shrimps eat?

  Shrimp like green food such as spinach and nettles, and vegetables such as kuri squash or zucchini are also suitable for feeding shrimp. Besides vegetable food, shrimp also need a certain amount of protein to keep them from assaulting younger or weaker conspecifics.

• Is Spanish mackerel good sashimi?

  With its firm, oil-rich flesh and rich, creamy flavor, Mackerel is a superb species of fish for Sashimi.

• Can I eat tuna everyday and lose weight?

  While the tuna diet offers rapid weight loss, it's not a sustainable, long-term solution. In fact, it poses several risks, including slowed metabolism, loss of muscle mass, and mercury poisoning. For lasting results, the best option is to follow a balanced meal plan with sufficient calories to meet your needs.

• Is fishing good after a cold front?

  More than anything, fishing after a cold front requires anglers to slow down. The bass are going to be moving and reacting slowly, so your presentation should not be fast. ... Fishing after cold fronts isn't ideal, but don't let low air temperatures keep you off the water.