What is the best fish for a 2.5 gallon tank?

Best fish for 2 and 2.5 Gallon or nano tanks!

• Bloodfin Tetras.
• Cory Catfish.
• Betta Fish.
• Small Barbs.
• Small Tetras.
• White Cloud Mountain Minnow.
• Danios.
• Kuhli Loach.

FAQ

• Can you overcook mackerel?

  Mackerel is particularly unpleasant when overcooked, leaving dry, almost chewy flesh, so always err on the side of caution when cooking the fish. Leaving the skin on not only provides a crispy treat, but helps hold the fillet together.

• Why do crayfish have one big claw?

  Males use their claws to fight over females, food, or burrows and generally the male with the bigger claw wins. Fiddler crab males have a particularly exaggerated apparatus that can measure over 50% over their body weight. The single, enlarged claw is a sexually-selected weapon.

• Is bluegill fishing illegal?

  It is only legal on the delta, it is NOT legal to use bluegill as bait on any lake in Ca.

• Who eats fish on Christmas?

  The long tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve dates from the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating meat on the eve of a feast day. As no meat or animal fat could be used on such days, observant Catholics would instead eat fish (typically fried in oil).

• How can you tell if cooked tuna is bad?

  How to tell if cooked tuna is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the tuna: signs of bad tuna are a sour smell and a slimy texture; discard any tuna with an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.

• Why are the fish at the bottom of the pond?

  Over crowding, a lack of oxygen, over-feeding and poor nutrition, are stress factors that may lead fish to huddle together at the bottom of the pond.

• Does shrimp born male or female?

  This sex-reversal system has two distinct reproductive seasons. During the fall when Cocconeis microalgae is scarce, the majority of newborn shrimp are born male. After the spring, their male gonads age and drop off in a single molt and an ovary develops.

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• How long does fish paste last in fridge?

  According to the labelling of just about ALL fish pastes and other "pastes", they need to be refrigerated AFTER opening and then consumed within a fixed period (10 days) after opening.

• Why a fish Cannot be killed by throwing an arrow into the water?

  Answer: Water offers great resistance to moving objects. The arrow, because of resistance loses its speed in water and hence is unable to kill a fish.

• Does shrimp ramen have meat?

  Only the "Oriental" and "Chili" flavors of Nissin Top Ramen are vegetarian. It may be hard to believe that the Nissin seasoning packets in the "Chicken," "Beef" and "Shrimp" flavors actually contain animal products, but they do.

• Is it illegal to release fish into wild?

  Do I need a permit? (Stella T.) Answer: It is not legal to move and plant live finfish in any waters of California. ... Many of the live fish and shellfish found in the local markets are imported into California from other states or countries under an importer's permit.

• Will corydoras eat dead shrimp?

  So baby shrimp have time too move away. Cory cats could eat dead or sick shrimp.

• Do puffer fish die when they puff up?

  When a puffer fish puffs up, it takes in water to increase the size. This violently forces the puffer's organs to be pressed to the side, inside the body causing the organs to flatten. This creates an extreme amount of stress for the puffer fish. In some cases the puffer fish dies from this stress.

• How do you break up canned tuna?

  The easiest and neatest way to mash tuna is to put it in a plastic bag, close the top, and squish it. a hammer is also helpful.

• Is more orange salmon better?

  With feeding grounds in the krill-rich Bering Sea, Alaska's sockeye salmon, for instance, tend to be the most reddish in color. ... So besides the visual appeal of their orange to reddish color, it turns out that wild salmon flesh is also more nutritious.

• Can you put fish in a biorb?

  There are lots of small, tropical fish that could be kept in a BiOrb if a heater was added. Heat the water to a constant 24C and you could opt for Neon tetras, six of, Guppies, five of and some small algae-eating catfish like Otocinclus.

• What causes rubbery fish?

  Fish that seems tough when you bite into it is probably overcooked. As it moves from done to "overdone," the flesh continues to firm then shrinks, pushing out moisture, which evaporates and leaves the fish dry and chewy. Fresh fish needs little embellishment, for its flavor is as fragile as its flesh.

• Are clams dead when they open?

  Unless they have been shucked and frozen, clams should be alive when you buy and cook them. If the shell is tightly closed, it is still alive. If the shell is slightly open, it should close promptly when tapped. If the shell is open and does not close when tapped, throw it out.

• How much protein is in salmon breast?

  Salmon is 22% protein, containing 19 grams per 3-ounce (85- gram) serving and only 175 calories ( 19 ).

• Is wild caught salmon seasonal?

  The poll that you took was great to see how the public doesn't fully understand the fresh wild salmon season - you said, "The correct answer is June, because you'll see fresh wild salmon only from May through August." While the majority of wild salmon is harvested June-July, the season for fresh wild salmon actually ...

• What salt can I put in my fish tank?

  Common table salt is suitable; however, it should be non-iodized and contain no additives. Rock Salt or Kosher salt are excellent choices, as they are pure sodium chloride with nothing else added.

• How can you tell how old an oyster is?

  Oyster shells have rings, much like tree rings, which give clues about oyster growth and age. Scientists can use local conditions (i.e. environmental clues - cold winters with slow growth and a dense age ring, warm summers with faster growth and a less dense ring) to determine the age of the oyster.

• How long does it take for salmonella symptoms to appear?

  Most people with Salmonella infection have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. However, some people do not develop symptoms for several weeks after infection and others experience symptoms for several weeks.