What is the common name of ctenopharyngodon idella?

Grass carp

Common Name	Used in	Language (Dialect)
Grass carp	Global	English
White amur	Canada	English
White amur	Russia	English
White amur	USA	English

FAQ

• Is fish sauce bad for kidneys?

  Who should not use fish sauce? Those with kidney disease, osteoarthritis, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease should not eat fish sauce. The sauce contains very high level of salt, thus it can be a dangerous seasoning for some groups.

• How long will hot-smoked salmon keep?

  Hot-smoked salmon lasts much longer than the filet you buy at the grocery store and have to cook immediately. You can keep it around for up to a week.

• How bad is smoked fish for you?

  Smoked fish contains nitrates and nitrites, byproducts of the smoking process. (Some brine solutions can also contain sodium nitrite.) The concern is that nitrites and nitrates can be converted in the body to N-nitroso compounds, which have been shown to cause stomach cancer in lab animals.

• What is the best way to use anchovy paste?

  A touch of anchovy paste can be used to add a savory, umami quality to dishes — one that's not so much briny as it is piquant. Use it to boost stews, soups, and braises, or to perk up tomato sauce or a meat rub. Personally, I love using the ingredient to up the quotient in a Caesar salad dressing.

• How much is a 100 lb bluefin tuna worth?

  The fish usually sells for up to $40 per pound, though the price can fluctuate to more than $200 per pound. The gigantic tuna will translate to more than 12,000 pieces of sushi for the company's Sushi Zanmai chain.

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• Is it OK to turn fish filter off at night?

  It is not a good idea to turn off your aquarium filter every night. The filter plays a key role in the health of your tank, and shutting it down for hours at a time can eventually lead to problems. ... Second, your filter helps to aerate the water.

• What to do when trout isnt biting?

  Fishing with the lures and techniques suggested below will put trout in the boat when everyone else is coming up empty-handed.

  1. Throw A Drop Shot When Speckled Trout Won't Bite.
  2. Reduce Jighead Weight.
  3. Reduce Bait Size When Speckled Trout Won't Bite.
  4. How small is too small?
  5. Spray Scent On Your Lure.
  6. Use Thinner Fishing Line.

• What is the cheapest food to live off of?

  If you're looking for something tasty, healthy and cheap, consider these recommended items.

  • Beans.
  • Oats.
  • Frozen vegetables.
  • Bananas.
  • Spinach.
  • Brown rice.
  • Eggs.
  • Canned tuna or salmon.

• What's the best weather for pike fishing?

  Favorable weather conditions for pike include a low-pressure system with moderate temperatures, overcast skies, and southern or southwestern winds. Rain does however have a somewhat more negative effect on the pike's appetite and should hence be avoided.

• How do you dispose of fish guts after cleaning?

  The best possible way to dispose of fish entrails—as with any kind of waste—is to pack them out…if you can't pack out your fish entrails, you have a number of other options such as burial, deep water deposition or moving water deposition.”

• Can you leave fish in a pond over winter?

  As long as your pond does not freeze to the bottom and an air hole is provided on the pond's surface, your fish will survive the winter. If your pond is at least two-feet deep, the proximity of the earth to the pond's surface will keep the pond from freezing any deeper than eight inches.

• What can I use to lower the pH in my fish tank?

  How to Lower pH in aquariums: Use reverse osmosis (RO) or deionized (DI) water to create the desired pH and provide buffering. Always prepare water and test pH before adding it to your aquarium. Decorate your aquarium with natural driftwood.

• Do fish bite when the water is muddy?

  Muddy water fishing for bass can be disheartening when you feel like you can't locate fish or draw a bite. Muddy or murky water inhibits a bass from seeing nearly as well as in clear water.

• Are there worms in cod fish?

  Cod worms can infect various saltwater fish, especially cod, Pacific rockfish (also called Pacific red snapper), whiting, mackerel, haddock, herring and salmon. Raw eel and squid also can carry these worms, which grow up to an inch or so in length.

• Should you wash salmon before cooking?

  You rinse the salmon. The USDA cautions: “do not rinse raw fish, seafood, meat, and poultry. Bacteria in these raw juices can splash and spread to other foods and surfaces. Cooking foods thoroughly will kill harmful bacteria.”

• Can you eat fully cooked tuna?

  It's thoroughly cooked, but if you do it the right way, it's rich enough to melt in your mouth. It's the way they eat tuna in Italy. ... I like yellowfin or albacore tuna the best, and I use the belly cut because it's the fattest. In some shops you can buy canned tuna that's labeled ventresca.

• How often should a betta fish be fed?

  It is recommended to feed your betta fish two to four pellets, once or twice per day. Pellets expand when placed in water and are very filling for your betta fish. Freeze-dried or fresh food can be substituted for their pellet feeding 1 to 2 days per week.

• Is calamari squid or octopus?

  Octopus is commonly confused with calamari, though both are surprisingly different in taste (when served raw) and cooking methods. Many people think calamari dishes are made from octopus, when in fact calamari is actually made from a type of squid.

• How much shrimp do you need for a cocktail party?

  For a really great shrimp cocktail, you want to go with large shrimp. I use a 21-25 count, which means there are 21-25 shrimp per pound. Buy them deveined and easy peel, but uncooked. Whether they're peeled or not already doesn't matter.

• Do oysters open when you steam them?

  Croxton's advice: Grab a pot, get your water boiling and place your oysters on a tray in the steam for about three to five minutes. When a few of the shells start to open, you're ready. “At that point, they're all cooked, even if they aren't open,” Mr. Croxton said.

• How big do king mackerel get?

  5 ½ feet Biology. King mackerel grow fast, up to 5 ½ feet and 100 pounds. They can live more than 20 years. They are able to reproduce when they reach 2 years of age.

• What is the difference between shell and oyster?

  There are differences in the shell textures of oysters and clams. The shell of a clam is smooth and shiny while an oyster has a rough outer shell. Both the organisms take in water through the shells but the filtering procedure is different. Oysters produce pearls which are in much demand but clams do not.

• How many Oz is one large shrimp?

  For example, "jumbo" shrimp may be 16 count, meaning each weighs 1 ounce. "Large" shrimp are usually 31/40 count, which means 31 to 40 shrimp make up 1 pound. This means there are around two or three shrimp per ounce in weight, which would mean six to nine shrimp in a 3-ounce serving.