What is the best time to feed koi fish?

For ponds without a lot of direct sunlight, it is best to feed your koi midday, around noon or 1pm, when your pond is warmest and your koi have a high metabolism.

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• Is Pacific mackerel high in mercury?

  The table is sorted by MERCURY CONCENTRATION MEAN (PPM) from fish with lowest levels of mercury to highest levels of mercury....Mercury Levels in Commercial Fish and Shellfish (1990-2012)

  SPECIES	MACKEREL CHUB (Pacific)
  MERCURY CONCENTRATION MEAN (PPM)	0.088
  MERCURY CONCENTRATION MEDIAN (PPM)	N/A
  MERCURY CONCENTRATION STDEV (PPM)	N/A
  MERCURY CONCENTRATION MIN (PPM)	0.03

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• Can you eat prawns everyday?

  It depends on how many prawns you take per day, if it is just one or two prawns everyday, it is still okay. But obviously I suggest not to eat prawns everyday. Although prawns are rich in protein, they are also high cholesterol and acidic.

• Can I saute pre cooked frozen shrimp?

  Try steaming or briefly sauté precooked shrimp in a little oil with some garlic and lemon zest instead. DO add at the last minute: It's fine — and will yield the best, least rubbery results — if you add thawed precooked prawns at the end of cooking.

• Are mantis shrimp dangerous to humans?

  Mantis Shrimp Facts Overview The mantis shrimp is notorious for their striking force, and have the nickname 'thumb splitter', due to the painful gashes they can cause if handled without care by humans.

• Can fish be marinated too long?

  Don't leave seafood in a marinade too long They tend to be smaller, thinner fish. ... As you can see from the chart, flaky fish should not be marinated as long as firm fish because they will cook faster in the marinade. The best method for marinating seafood is to put it in a zip lock bag with the marinade.

• Are frozen clams good?

  Clams are still alive when you freeze them and when thawed come back to life. That is how they live under water in the winter. They will be as good frozen as if you bought them from the seafood store. You can tell, once thawed, if they bounce back like a freshly shucked clam.

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• What is the largest fish caught in the USA?

  Sturgeon 240-pound sturgeon, among biggest ever recorded in United States, is caught in Detroit River. How's this for a big fish story? A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service crew caught a 240-pound sturgeon last week. It is 6-foot-10, with a girth of nearly 4 feet.

• What reason was given for the recent large decline in the herring population?

  While overfishing is probably part of the reason for the decline in the herring population, the warming of the region's waters could also be playing a role, scientists say.

• Is it OK to fry fish in avocado oil?

  Avocado oil is an alluring choice as a very healthy option. It's high in Vitamin E and has a good fat balance. It also has a high smoke point, so it can work well if you're batter and deep frying your fish. ... La Tourangelle is a beautiful avocado oil that works well for frying fish.

• Can you eat out of date tinned fish?

  The expiry date of canned foods usually indicates three years from when it's been shelved, but you can consume them past the date for up to four more years. Make sure to keep your canned goods in a cool, dry spot though—and if there are any dents, rust or leaking, that's when it's time to ditch the goods.

• What is the weakest fish?

  The world's smallest fish depends on the measurement used....List of smallest fish in the world.

  Common Name	Dwarf pygmy goby
  Species	Pandaka pygmaea
  Family	Gobiidae
  Standard length of smallest known mature individual	9 mm (0.35 in), male
  Maximum known standard length	11 mm (0.43 in)

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• Does Costco have smoked oysters?

  Clover Leaf Hardwood Smoked Oysters, 8-count | Costco.

• How fast do you troll for kingfish?

  When targeting kingfish, we always troll a little bit slower than usual. For many species, 6-8 knots is fine. For kings, 3-5 knots seems to be the sweet spot.

• What are New England clam strips?

  Often maligned by clam belly aficionados, clam strips really deserve more respect in the deep-fried-seafood world. The strips are cut from large sea clams, then breaded and fried in super-hot oil to crispy, sweet perfection.

• Why are my raw shrimp pink?

  Why are my raw prawns pink? Royal Red Shrimp are found deep in the ocean and are red when raw. They're sweeter than regular shrimp with a flavor and texture more like lobster. … Normally, shrimp turn pink when they're cooked and that's a great indicator of their doneness.

• Are salmon sharks dangerous?

  The salmon shark is generally viewed as potentially dangerous to man. However, even though it is a relatively large shark and is related to infamously dangerous species like the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus), it has never been positively identified in any shark attack.

• Can a 50% water change kill fish?

  On the other hand, if your tank's pH is (for example) 6.3, while your replacement water has a pH of 7.5, replacing 50% of the water all at once will change the pH of your tank significantly (possibly more than 50% depending on buffering factors), which will stress your fish, possibly enough to kill them.

• Who named salmon?

  Salmon are named after their runs. Sockeye salmon swimming upstream in the annual migration in the Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. Many believe that the word “salmon” comes from the Latin word salmo or salire, which means “to leap”.

• Can you eat oysters that are green?

  In case you are concerned about taste, it's safe to eat the green stuff in the oysters and it will be tasty (you might even start praying for oysters with green stuff inside them). ... In addition, the oysters are contaminated if it has a pink, grey, black, or brown color.

• How do you store Pacific oysters?

  Pacific oysters are a different beast. They prefer cooler temperatures between 5C and 10C so they can be stored in the fridge or in a very cool place, such as a wine fridge or a chilly cellar, for about a week.

• Can you overcook fish in lime juice?

  Believe it or not, you can actually overcook your fish with lime juice! Leaving it too long will not only make it tough and dry, but it will also break down the connective tissue, causing your fish to fall apart (more on this from The Food Lab). ... Once marinated, add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and salt to the fish.

• Why are my prawns rubbery?

  If you add in the shrimp to your dish too early, then they get heat for too long and end up “tough and rubbery”. They (along with many other meat/protein) don't need a lot of cooking time, typically just a few minutes on the heat. Well the reason is that prawns are highly perishable, and cook really fast.

• Is Big Head fish good eating?

  Bighead carp are not only tasty, but healthy, too! They have less than 2 percent fat, plus loads of calcium and protein, and they're high in omega-3 fatty-acids (this is the "good fat" that can help prevent heart disease.)

• Are smoked oysters good for weight loss?

  High-protein diets that include oysters may promote weight loss, improve blood sugar control, and reduce heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes.

• Is it OK to use old fishing line?

  High quality, braided fishing line lasts for many years without needing replacement. However, monofilament and fluorocarbon line will eventually go bad after a couple seasons of use in the water. Even unused fishing line will loose peak performance after a few years if stored improperly.

• Are herring caught in UK waters?

  Atlantic herring are abundant on both sides of the Atlantic with around 90% of UK stocks located in Scottish and Northern Irish waters. Atlantic herring is thought to be the most second abundant fish in the world (after the deep-sea bristlemouth).