What temperature should my fish tank be?

75-80°F It depends on the species, but in general, tropical fish are most healthy in the range of 75-80°F (24-27°C). Cool water fish do better in temperatures below that, usually between 60° and 75°F (15-24°C), but some of them enjoy water well below 70°F, which is not suitable for any tropical fish.

FAQ

• Do all fish eat shrimp?

  Almost all kinds of fish feed on shrimp. Shrimp are small crustaceans that live on plankton, algae and any decaying matter; unluckily for them, they are extremely tasty to most types of fish. As they are small and plentiful, fish make them a staple part of their diets throughout the oceans of the world.

• Which fish tastes most like cod?

  Halibut. This goggle-eyed bottom feeder may not be the prettiest fish to look at, but it sure makes up for it in tastiness! Lean and somewhat flaky, its meat tastes subtly sweet, and will melt in your mouth if cooked right. Many consider it similar to cod, though it's a little sweeter and firmer, and less oily.

• Is it okay to eat medium rare fish?

  Dense-fresh fish like tuna and salmon can be delicious cooked to medium rare (or even raw, as in sushi), whereas delicate-fresh fish like cod and sea bass often taste best medium to medium well.

• Is my shrimp dead or hiding?

  If your shrimps are dead or hiding, you may find out by searching your tank plants, moss, or intake valves. Younger shrimp use foliage to hide from predators, and often shrimp will hide when they are ready to molt. Otherwise, shrimp may jump from your tank or be a victim of predation from fish.

• Can you float fish with a fly rod?

  Even though you might not be able to use a flyrod, you can fish with a fly anyway. Use a spinning rod and a casting float, and you will be able to cover a lot of water, fish in harsh conditions, cast large flies and even fish dries or nymphs in a stream.

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• Can you fish dry flies on a lake?

  When you fish dry flies on a lake or pond, the water will be as flat as any you encounter on a stream, so your requirements begin just about where the moving water requirements end. Trout in rich lakes and ponds grow portly and strong.

• Can I put stuffed clams in the microwave?

  The stuffed clams can be heated in a conventional oven, on a grill, or in the microwave. They should be kept frozen until ready to use.

• How Big are krill vs shrimp?

  Measuring 2.5 inches long and weighing 0.7 ounce, krill look similar to shrimp, with large, black eyes, segmented tails and featherlike legs, which are used for swimming.

• How long do prawns take to defrost in water?

  15-20 minutes Defrost Prawns in Cold Briny Water Mix well and place the prawns in the container (removing them from their packaging). Wait for 15-20 minutes until all prawns are defrosted, regularly moving the prawns if needed.

• Can I add lemon juice to prawns?

  Add prawns, lemon slices, garlic, and crushed chilli flakes, and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until prawns are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and white wine. Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.

• What is the most expensive fish per kilo?

  Most expensive seafood fish in the world(per kilo)? A 37 kg. "golden snapper" caught off The Bay of Bengal and sold at a fish market auction in Chittagong,Bangladesh was sold for USD36,900 to a buyer in Hong Kong.

• Is there an oyster mushroom look alike?

  One lookalike is the elm oyster. It's not actually an oyster mushroom at all, but it can be easily misidentified as one. The easiest way to tell an elm oyster is by looking at its gills. An elm oyster's gills don't run down the stem like a true oyster.

• What happens when different color shrimp breed?

  Some shrimps require distinct water parameters, besides this, your different shrimps could interbreed or crossbreed in one tank. Interbreeding between different species or different color morphs of the same species will give hybrids which doesn't keep colors of their parents. They will be something new.

• What colors are squid?

  In the blink of an eye, squid can change from sandy brown to vibrant red or ripple with bright metallic rainbows. Their color-changing abilities (and those of their fellow cephalopods, octopus and cuttlefish) are more sophisticated than any found in the animal kingdom.

• Can I eat mackerel everyday?

  The FDA lists albacore tuna as a “once a week choice.” And while Atlantic mackerel is low in mercury and okay to eat two or more times a week, King mackerel is a high mercury fish that the FDA recommends avoiding.

• Is it bad to have snails in a fish tank?

  "Bad" Aquarium Snails There really are no “bad” snails, but a few species can multiply unchecked and overrun an aquarium. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands of these little beasts taking over your tank can be unnerving, and they can place a burden on biological filtration as well as clog filter intake tubes.

• Can you Season salmon before freezing?

  Before freezing, the salmon can be pre-treated to improve the quality of the stored fish. ... If desired, the fish may be dipped for 20 seconds in a brine of ¼ cup salt to 1 quart of cold water to firm the fish and to decrease the mushiness that may occur from thawing.

• Which salmon is lowest in mercury?

  Atlantic salmon The study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research found farmed Atlantic and farmed organic Atlantic salmon had the lowest amounts of mercury, with relatively high omega-3 when compared to wild Pacific salmon.

• Should you avoid eating catfish?

  Tell me it's a food you should avoid at all costs. There are reasons why we are sometimes told to avoid catfish. There are also reasons that many people outside the South think catfish is nasty....Here is some data for ONE FILLET (about 87 grams) of catfish, and breaded and FRIED:

  Protein	15.74 grams
  Selenium	12.1 mcg

• Do bottom feeder fish eat poop?

  What Will Eat Fish Waste in A Fish Tank? Just in case you were wondering, there is no such thing as 'fish poop eaters' know to the hobby. In other words, there is no species of fish that will eat poop from your sand, even the so-called cleaner crew like cories, and bristlenose plecos.

• How do you defrost frozen tuna steaks?

  Cold-Water Thawing Place the sealed bag of frozen tuna steaks in bowl. Add cold water to the bowl until the tuna steaks submerge. Set the bowl aside. Change the water every 30 minutes until the tuna fully thaws; it takes about 30 minutes to thaw 1 pound of tuna.

• What bread is best for carp?

  What Bread is Best to Use for Carp Fishing?

  • Colour – Hook Baits – In my experience, I find white bread to be the most effective. ...
  • Moisture Content – Pack Baits – Any type of bread crumbs will work well as pack baits. ...
  • Texture – Particle Baits – I find Panko bread crumbs to be very effective in particle bait mixes.

• Where can we find eel fish?

  Eels are found mostly at the bottom of rivers and seas. Globally, around 1,000 species of eels have been identified and, in India, their number is about 125. Though many countries like Japan consider it a delicacy, the consumption of eels in India is limited to coastal areas.

• What meats and fish are low in cholesterol?

  To lower your blood cholesterol level, choose only the leanest meats, poultry, fish and shellfish.

  • Choose chicken and turkey without skin or remove skin before eating.
  • Some fish, like cod, have less saturated fat than either chicken or meat.

• What are pinfish good bait for?

  Pinfish are a great bait choice for fishing both offshore and inshore in Islamorada as well as many other locations. ... Fish such as redfish, snook, and tarpon will all take a pinfish. They work great in the gulf or on the reef for things such as cobia, grouper, mackerel, and snapper.

• What depth is best for perch fishing?

  Fish that spot until nothing more happens, then move again. In shallow lakes, perch might spend the summer in 15-20ft/4.5-6m of water, while in deeper ones, they'll gather around submerged islands, rocky shoals and points in water 20-30ft/6-9m deep, sometimes more. Finding a soft mud bottom may help you score.

• How deep should I ice fish for walleye?

  The depth at which to ice fish for walleye depends on the time of day, and whether it's early, late, or mid winter. At midwinter they are often found in 30-40 ft. deep water around noon, while towards evening they move into more shallow water of about 10-25 feet to feed on schooling bait fish during the night.

• How long can you keep oysters in a jar?

  How long do oysters in a jar keep? Oysters stored this way will last about two days. When storing oysters in the fridge, if they are raw, they should be stored in an open container with a damp paper towel over it.