What to do if you get stabbed by a catfish fin?

I took a pectoral fin puncture in between my thumb and forefinger. The pain was so intense that I had three blackouts. Get your affected limb in the hottest water you can stand, the pain will subside immediately. Have someone keep bringing hot water if possible.

FAQ

• Can you catch anything on a fly rod?

  Some of the most common types of fish that can be caught with a fly rod are trout, bass, and salmon, pike, carp, panfish, and snook. Many types of fish can be caught with a fly rod if the fisher is in the right spot.

• Is silver carp edible?

  The flesh of the silver carp is quite palatable. I have cooked and eaten silver carp and can testify that when they are promptly cleaned and processed, they taste like any other firm white fish.

• Does smoked herring go bad?

  You should be able to have about 30 days from when opened to consume the herring, and while it is in the original container. The pickled herring can be refrigerated for 2 months without issues. However, if cream sauce is added it will spoil the product quicker.

• Can a fish be a cannibal?

  While the team catalogued more than 1,000 publications reporting the behavior in both fresh and saltwater fishes, they found that cannibalism has only been observed in approximately one percent of the 30,000 fish species known worldwide.

• Are canned oysters any good?

  Canned oysters are still oysters, generally the Pacific variety, and stored in oil or water with preservatives. ... Since canned oysters are packed, they aren't as fresh as what you can find in the store. However, they are safe to consume and still good quality.

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• Can you get botulism from smoked salmon?

  The concentration required to prevent growth at room temperature can vary from as low as 3 per cent to 5 per cent or more, so that the amount of salt present in smoked salmon is on its own no guarantee against the danger of botulism.

• Is whiting the same as tilapia?

  While whiting fish and tilapia may look the same, there are a few key differences to understand before picking one for dinner. Tilapia may have a higher fat concentration than whiting fish. Whiting fish might be a higher source of cholesterol, sodium, and calcium.

• Can you eat a fish with scales?

  Fish skin has been eaten safely throughout history. It's even a popular snack in many countries and cultures. As long as fish have been properly cleaned and the outer scales fully removed, the skin is typically safe to eat.

• Can pond fish survive without a pump?

  Pond fish will only live for a short time if there is no pump running in a pond. ... You also need the pump to keep the level of dissolved oxygen at a suitable level in the pond water, this is done through the flow of water. As you can see the pump is the heart of your pond, without a pump your pond fish will not survive.

• Can you put anything in a fish tank?

  Anything Consumable Aside from the food you provide your fish, no other consumable objects should be placed into your tank. Fish chew and bite a lot. If you place a rock in there which is loose, it's possible they could chew off a small piece which could be fatal. Or, toxins could be released into the water.

• Why are Shutki or dried fishes popular?

  Shutki varieties made out of fish caught in the Chalan Beel region are quite popular across the country for their taste and quality, according to local residents. Shaidul Islam, a local who is in the business of drying and trading of fish, said the prime time for drying fish was between October and February.

• Why do we call it a red herring?

  There is no fish species "red herring", rather it is a name given to a particularly strong kipper, made with fish (typically herring) that has been strongly cured in brine or heavily smoked. This process makes the fish particularly pungent smelling and, with strong enough brine, turns its flesh reddish.

• Do you rinse frozen crawfish tails?

  Most cooks prefer crawfish with fat-on since it enhances the flavor of the finished dish. You may remove the fat simply by rinsing the crawfish in cold water. Is the supply of crawfish tail meat available year round? Yes.

• What is water hardness in fish tanks?

  The hardness of water refers to the amount of dissolved minerals in it, and it's measured in two ways: General Hardness (GH) and Carbonate Hardness (KH), also referred to as alkalinity. The former measures magnesium and calcium, while the latter measures carbonate and bicarbonate ions.

• How fast do catfish grow in a tank?

  Most fish will take about two years to fully mature. The ideal oxygen levels for the catfish would be four to five ppm(parts per million). Dense tanks may need aeration at night since plants absorb oxygen at this time and may choke the fish. Extra aeration may also be required when temperatures go above 85F.

• How can you tell if a fishing line is bad?

  Inspect your line regularly

  1. Check for abrasions. Most nicks or cuts are going to be in the first few yards of line. ...
  2. Check for UV damage. You don't need to worry about this so much for braided and fluorocarbon lines but keep a close watch for UV exposure on monofilament. ...
  3. Check for memory. ...
  4. Check your knot strength.

• What do they do with the tail cut on Wicked tuna?

  After tail wrapping the tuna, fishermen will tow it behind the boat and the fish is bled by making two deep cuts in the tail to sever the arteries, then raking inside the gills with a harpoon shaft allows the blood to flow out.

• How long will shrimp stay alive with an aerator?

  They will easily last over night. I have kept shrimp in my styrofoam lined bait bucket outside in the shade for up to days with my $6 electric aerator.

• What is hilsa fish called in English?

  Tenualosa ilisha Tenualosa ilisha (ilish, hilsa, hilsa herring or hilsa shad) is a species of fish in the Clupeidae (herring) family.

• What part of razor clams can you eat?

  Don't forget to remove the 'foot' of the clam before eating, and to cut out the central dark intestinal tract, leaving only the firm white clam meat. Make sure you don't overcook the clams, as they can become tough quite quickly.

• How long can you let fish soak in milk?

  What do you soak fish in to get rid of fishy taste? Soak it in milk: Casein, a protein found in milk, will bind to the TMA and leave the fish smelling fresh as ever. Let the fish soak for 20 minutes or so, and you're ready to cook.

• Why is my blue crayfish turning red?

  Lobsters and crabs have a pigment called astaxanthin in their shells, which has the ability to absorb blue light, making the shell appear red under certain conditions. When the lobster is alive, the pigment is safely stored inside a membrane hidden in the shell called the crustacyanin.

• Can we feed egg yolk to fish fry?

  Egg yolk: Egg yolk is a power-packed food that is easy to make into preparation for newly hatched fry. Hard boil an egg, take the yolk and wrap in a small piece of gauze, compressing it so small portions protrude through the cloth. Hang it in the tank and the fry will feed off it.