What is the biggest freshwater fish ever caught?

Mekong giant catfish Thai fishermen caught a 646-pound catfish believed to have been the world's largest freshwater fish ever recorded, a researcher said Thursday. The 8.9 foot long Mekong giant catfish was the heaviest recorded fish since Thailand started keeping records in 1981.

FAQ

• Should clams be soaked?

  Before you start cleaning them, get rid of any clams that have chipped or cracked shells. ... Then, put the clams in a bowl filled with cool water and let them soak for at least 20 minutes, up to an hour, to draw out the sand.

• What is a good price for tilapia?

  On average, fresh whole tilapia can cost anywhere from $3 to as much as $8 per pound. Imported tilapia almost always is often going to be cheaper than purchasing tilapia within the United States. Fish purchased directly from the United States in natural waters can cost as much as $8 to $10 per pound.

• How do you cook salmon with skin on one side?

  Let the salmon cook for 90% of the time on the skin side. The salmon I get is usually about an inch thick, so I cook it for 5 minutes on the skin side. Season the top of the fish with salt, then flip it over to cook for 15-30 seconds on the other side. Serve and enjoy!

• What depth should I ice fish?

  For many lakes, the best depth to start ice fishing is in the 8 to 20 foot zone. However, depending on the species, time of year and underwater structure, depths less than 5 feet or more than 20 feet might hold more fish.

• What human food can Oscar fish eat?

  Oscar Fish can eat a variety of human food. You can feed Oscars various types of seafood. You can feed them small pieces of tuna and Salman. They also enjoy eating mussels and cockles.

• Does canned tuna need to be cooked?

  The key point to remember: you are only reheating your canned tuna or fish and not cooking it. Canned tuna can be served cold, room temperature, or can be mixed into a dish that is being warmed to cook. Each of these options is suitable and will work just fine for your tuna heating needs.

• Is there a difference between roe and caviar?

  All fish eggs are technically “roe”, but not all “roe” is caviar. The term caviar only applies to the fish roe in the sturgeon family Acipenseridae. Salmon roe and the roe from whitefish, trout, cod, red caviar, ikura, and tobiko, etc. are considered “caviar subsitutes” and not caviar.

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• Can you cook fish fingers in a frying pan?

  Heat about a centimetre of oil in a large frying pan, and when hot shallow fry the fish fingers for about 3 minutes on both sides until crisp and golden. You may have to do this in two batches. Lift out and drain on kitchen paper before serving.

• Can you freeze salt mackerel?

  You can also send salted mackerel to the freezer, in a tightly closed container or carefully wrapped in a film. In this form, the fish will be stored for 2-3 months. A popular delicacy is smoked mackerel, inSale comes in the form of carcasses with or without a head, gutted or with entrails.

• How cold is too cold to fly fish?

  DON'T FISH when it's below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, you find those special situations when you feel like you must be out there. But people layer up and duck hunt or deer hunt in cold, snowy windy weather, because that's when those animals are on the move.

• What's the difference between Popeyes butterfly shrimp and popcorn shrimp?

  If you're a fan of Popeyes' popcorn shrimp, these butterfly shrimp are three bites bigger and flatter. ... When you split 'em, there's more shrimp surface, thus more room for breading. Love that spicy breading. It tastes like the same stuff Popeyes uses on its fried chicken.

• Can a ghost shrimp live in a bowl?

  Yeah, ghost shrimp can live in fish bowls and/or aquariums without any filtration or heating as long as the temperature stays between around 65 to 79 degrees.

• Does fish fall from heaven?

  Yes. Although rare, there are numerous instances of fish falling down from the skies. ... All sorts of creatures have been reported raining down, including snakes, worms, and crabs, but fish and frogs are the most common. Even squid and alligators have been reported to fall from the sky.

• Is pH down harmful to fish?

  A pH of 0 is the most acidic, while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline. ... Mollies and swordtails thrive at pH 7.2 to 7.5. API pH DOWN Freshwater Aquarium Water pH Reducing Solution lowers aquarium pH in freshwater aquariums to desired level. Safe for fish and plants.

• Should you kill carp fish?

  Dont Kill them. some people cut them and use them as bait or eat them, and that's okay, but unless it's an asian carp it's better to leave them alive. Check your local regulations too.

• How fast does bleach kill fish?

  Here are example chlorine levels and what they can do to pond fish: 006 mg/L will kill fish fry in about two days.

• Why should you not marinate fish overnight?

  It is not recommended that fish be marinated overnight in the refrigerator. Marinating fish for too long causes the fish to become mushy and fall apart. Fish should marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator. The fish should be placed in a storage bag or airtight covered container when marinating.

• Do drop shrimp eggs hatch?

  Egg dropping/molting is not regular, but does happen. You may want to verify your water quality as molting can be a sign of stress. Don't keep your hopes up, that the dropped eggs will hatch. Even if they were fertilized, it is most likely that they wont make it.

• Is it cruel to go fishing?

  Catch-and-release fishing is cruelty disguised as “sport.” Studies show that fish who are caught and then returned to the water suffer such severe physiological stress that they often die of shock. ... When fish are handled, the protective coating on their bodies is disturbed.

• Does fish taste worse after freezing?

  No, freezing fish doesn't affect the taste of the fish. In fact, done on the fishing boat, it preserves the taste of the fish.

• Do you have to fillet a mackerel?

  Mackerel can be cooked whole, but make sure it's cleaned thoroughly and scaled by your fishmonger. To avoid bones, cook as fillets by removing two pieces from either side of the spine using a sharp, pointed filleting knife.

• How do you fix rubbery shrimp?

  Mix equal parts cornstarch, egg white, baking soda and rice wine in a mixing bowl. Submerge the shrimp in the marinade. Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse the shrimp; they should slightly opaque on the outside but translucent throughout.

• Why you should not eat salmon?

  The Salmon Scare. A report in the January issue of the journal Science touched off alarm that farmed salmon contained levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs, a kind of dioxin) that could be harmful. The concern over PCBs stems from their role as a likely carcinogen in humans, based on studies in animals.

• How many eggs does tilapia fish lay?

  Oreochromis aureus: 160 – 1,600 Tilapia/Clutch size

• How do you brine herring with rock salt?

  While your packages of Herring are continuing to thaw it is now time to make your brine. This is a very simple brine that contains only two ingredients, Rock Salt and bottled water. Combine one bottle (16.9 oz) of water to 1 cup rock salt. At this point you can now add any optional scents or dyes to the brine.

• How many mandarin fish can you have in a tank?

  How Many Can Be Kept Per Gafllon? This isn't a species you should be keeping in groups, no more than a pair is advisable. Each member of the pair needs their own space and food, so the tank will need to be at least 60 gallons.

• Is herring related to mackerel?

  Meet the mackerel family Pelagic fish come in a variety of sizes – from small species, such as herring and sardines, to large predator species, such as the southern bluefin tuna and oceanic sharks.

• Is it safe to eat smoked salmon after its use by date?

  Generally unopened smoked salmon lasts for about 2-3 weeks past the sell-by date while once opened it lasts for about a week when properly stored in the fridge at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

• How can you tell if salmon is overcooked?

  Overcooked salmon is super-firm and opaque orange all the way through and whether it's farm-raised or wild, it will be dry, chalky, and, frankly, a waste of your hard-earned cash. (Another sign that salmon's gone too far? Tons of that white salmon goop called albumin.)