When should I euthanize a fish?

When Disease occurs: The most appropriate time to consider euthanasia, is when a disease occurs. In cases when diseases are highly contagious, or very hard to treat or even untreatable, then the old adage of one bad apple in the barrel, can be synonymous with one sick fish in the tank.

FAQ

• Is Dory fish aggressive?

  Dory Pacific Blue Tang unlike the clownfish, and therefore they should be kept in a tank around 100+ gallons. This fish can grow up to 12 inches and can be kept with some other fish (including clownfish), however they are moderately aggressive.

• Are catfish and eels related?

  There are different species of eels, similar to catfish; however, the freshwater eels have more similarities with the catfish. The catfish and eels have similar weights at their adult stage. ... The eels also weigh about 13 kg averagely. Catfish and eels have a similar body structure.

• Is shrimp poop in the head?

  The part of shrimp feces is actually the ovary of shrimp, but not every shrimp has it. Only female shrimp have so much shrimp yellow. If you can eat shrimp yellow when you eat shrimp, you will be lucky. ... The shrimp yellow on the head of the prawn is the best place to eat.

• Can cherry shrimp live in 80 degree water?

  Registered. My vote would go to yes, Cherries are incredibly hardy and do well in a tank I keep year round at 80. Keep your dissolved oxygen up and they will be OK.

• Is it safe to reuse fish fry batter?

  Yes, it is OK to reuse fry oil. ... ① Once you've finished frying, let the oil cool. When it's reached a safe temperature, use a utensil to remove any large pieces of batter that might be left over.

• Does shrimp go bad in fridge?

  You shouldn't keep any shrimp in the refrigerator after four days, and any shrimp that has been refrigerated for longer than this point should be thrown away. This also applies to cooked shrimp too. If you have made a dish that contains shrimp, you should use it within the four days that it is in the refrigerator.

• What is the biggest fish ever caught in the Ohio River?

  The giant cat was caught in the Ohio River during a fishing tournament. The blue catfish weighed in at nearly 60 pounds and was under 45 inches long....What's the biggest catfish ever caught in Ohio?

  Type	Pounds	Length
  Catfish Shovel/Flathead	76.5	58 5/8″

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• How do you prepare a hairtail fish?

  Chop off the head of the hairtail and discard. Using a pair of scissors, trim off the side fins, working from the tail up so they can be easily snipped. Clean out the guts, making sure the bloodline next to the spine is completely scraped clean. Cut the fish into 5cm sections, rinse and pat completely dry.

• Can fish see water Yes or no?

  Fish can't see the water around them. Similar to the human brain, their brains have omitted the information they don't need to process in order to see their surroundings. So, just like you can't see the air around you, fish can't see water either.

• How long can you keep canned pilchards in the fridge?

  About 3 to 4 days How long do opened canned sardines last in the refrigerator? Canned sardines that have been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 3 to 4 days.

• How big do Atlantic Cutlassfish get?

  100 cmMature Largehead hairtail/Length

• Do Oscar fish like mirrors?

  You can also keep a mirror floating on the surface of the water of your Oscar Fish tank or you can sink it into the tank. Oscar Fish are very territorial and when they look at the mirror they will think that there is another Oscar Fish who is invading in their territory.

• Why do carp die?

  Theories abound about the cause of the recent carp die-off around Clear Lake. They range from herbicide poisoning, a fish virus and decaying weeds that use up oxygen in the water. A number of fishermen are concerned other fish such as bass, crappie and catfish will die.

• Are cooked clams safe to eat?

  You can become ill by eating raw or undercooked oysters or clams. If the oysters or clams are cooked thoroughly, the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria are destroyed and there is no risk of infection. Eating raw oysters or clams with hot sauce or while drinking alcohol does not destroy the bacteria.

• Is eating smoked fish bad for you?

  Smoked fish is safe to eat, however, if it's fully cooked to an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F), such as in a pasta dish or casserole. There's also concern that eating smoked foods can increase cancer risk.

• Why does my fish keep dying then coming back to life?

  New Tank Syndrome: Before a tank has developed the appropriate chemistry to support healthy fish, heavy concentrations of nitrates and ammonium in the water can be fatal. In time, natural bacteria in the water will balance out these contaminants, but until that balance is achieved, fish may die unexpected.

• What is the most dangerous lake fish?

  Lurking in Lakes and Rivers: The 10 Most Dangerous Freshwater...

  • Arapaima.
  • Goonch Fish.
  • Wels Catfish.
  • Payara (Vampire Fish)
  • Giant Freshwater Stingray.
  • Alligator Gar.
  • Bull Shark.
  • Candiru.

• Is it illegal to release tilapia?

  It is illegal to release any fish into NSW public waters without a permit.

• Is a 5 gallon tank big enough for 2 fish?

  A five-gallon tank or cube is the smallest size aquarium that can actually hold fish. Any smaller than this and you'll encounter difficulties keeping a stable cycle and not providing your stock with enough room to swim. Even the smallest fish need space to move and explore!

• Can shrimp make you pink?

  If you naturally have the right skin tone, and you eat enough shrimp with the shell on, you might pick up a little orange or pink tint to your skin. This is from the naturally occurring astaxanthan in shrimp.

• Can I freeze dry shrimp?

  Freeze Dried Shrimp Has a 25+ Year Shelf Life! Our shrimp is freeze dried, so it can be stored long term and without needing refrigeration (lasts longer than dehydrated and traditional canned food!). Perfect for emergencies, just soak in water for at least 6-8 hours, cook thoroughly, then enjoy.

• Can ghost shrimp mate with cherry shrimp?

  Ghost shrimp and cherry shrimp can't breed. This is because the water needs to be brackish for Ghost shrimp. Whereas cherry shrimp need fresh water for their eggs to hatch into larvae. If they were to successfully mate, the offspring would not create a new species.

• Is it OK to pan fry frozen shrimp?

  You can go straight from the freezer to the pan with your shrimp, making cooking quick and easy. Just make sure your shrimp have the EZ Peel label on them, so you won't have to de-vein them.

• Can hagfish kill you?

  Can hagfish kill you? Your enemy is a hagfish. After you're dead it will drag you out of your burrow and devour you. But it's unlikely anyone will try to devour it in turn, because that slime it used to kill you also protects it from predators.

• What happens if you put fish in alcohol?

  Fish that had been exposed to the highest alcohol concentration began to lag behind the rest of the group, following instead of steering. Since higher alcohol doses have “sedative effects,” Porfiri says, the drunkest fish slow down and start to display “sluggishness in response to the rest of the group.”

• Why Magur fish is banned?

  Farming of the Thai Magur variety has been banned since 2000 because of its harmful impact on indigenous varieties of fish. ... Farming of Magur fish has been banned since 2000 because of its highly predatory nature which, according to the tribunal would affect the ecological balance of water bodies.

• Is it safe to eat catfish skin?

  A person can eat catfish skin, but they might not want to. It is highly encouraged to remove the skin prior to consuming catfish by the EPA.

• Can you cook frozen crayfish?

  FROZEN - thaw in chiller overnight. Cooking: To boil: Keep the cray in salted boiling water for about 10-12 minutes or until their shells turn a bright orange colour. Put in cold water immediately afterwards to arrest the cooking process.

• Is mackerel good for you on a diet?

  Mackerel These are essential fatty acids that we need in our diet for our bodies to function properly. They have also been associated with other health benefits, including the prevention of coronary heart disease. White fish contain some omega-3, but at much lower levels than in oily fish.

• What is the green stuff in oyster?

  On an oyster shell, that green stuff is phytoplankton, the food the oyster munches on. More food likely adds up to a tastier oyster! Ditch the fork. One of the beautiful things about raw oysters is that it they comprise a utensil-free dish.

• What are the steps in filleting the fish?

  Step by step

  1. 1 Making a cut across the fish at an angle, below the gill flap and fin to the belly.
  2. 2 Making a shallow cut from behind the head along the top of the dorsal fin to the tail.
  3. 3 Skimming the knife over the bones to free the top fillet.
  4. 4 Releasing the top fillet from the fish.