Where do catfish have babies?

The male and female catfish build a nest in submerged timber, weeds or rocks. This area is usually secluded and easily guarded from predators. The female lays her eggs on the nest, which is a flat surface covered in bubbles produced by the parents. She can lay from a few hundred eggs to about 21,000.

FAQ

• What is the general rule of thumb for cooking fish?

  Try the 10-minute rule of thumb, which says you should measure the fish at its thickest point and cook it for 10 minutes per inch, turning halfway through the cooking time. If the fish is under 1/2 inch thick, you don't need to turn it over.

• Is herring a fish or bird?

  Herring, species of slab-sided northern fish belonging to the family Clupeidae (order Clupeiformes).

• Can you refrigerate fish after thawing?

  Any raw or cooked food that has been thawed can be refrozen as long as it was thawed properly — in the refrigerator, not on the counter — and hasn't spoiled. That includes raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood, Ms. ... You should not put it back in the fridge or refreeze it.

• Why are my shrimp darting around?

  Re: HELP : Cherry shrimps darting around It is normal to see them perch in a given location for a while though. FYI, when a female shrimp is fertile she emits a hormone that gets all of the adult male shrimp riled up. They will stalk her all around the tank, until she mates. Once that happens things calm down again.

• What type of salmon tastes less fishy?

  Coho salmon – This variety is also called the silver salmon, and a large chunk of salmon caught in the Pacific are of the Coho variety. This salmon is best prepared with gentler cooking methods, or you can also consume it raw.

• What shrimp can be kept together?

  Avoid combining different species of the same genus of dwarf freshwater shrimp in the same aquarium to prevent cross-breeding. In other words, don't keep two different species of Neocaridina together, but you can mix a Neocaridina with a Caridina.

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• What fish is squid bait good for?

  The deeper offshore waters have big and abundant arrow squid, which make up a large part of the diet for marlin, tuna and sharks. These are great bait, but for the general inshore fishing we find better success using calamari squid.

• Is cucumber OK for fish?

  cucumber is good for fish. it has been known to cure swim bladder infections. to get them to the bottom, stick something heavy inside. i used mettle bolts or whatever i find around the house, as long as it doesn't hurt the fish.

• Can you eat Pacific saury bones?

  The removed ventral fin and small bone parts should be placed on the upper left side of your plate. Start to eat the upper portion of the Sanma (Pacific Saury). ... In dealing with small bones, please try to remove them using your chopsticks, rather than removing them with your fingers, and place it on the edge of plate.

• Can vs pouch tuna?

  Tuna pouches take up less space than cans and are more flexible, making them easier to store in cabinets or pantries and pack into lunch boxes. Cans are more solid, so they offer more protection for the product inside. Pouches are not reusable, while cans can be recycled, according to Weston.

• What is the smallest shrimp in the world?

  Among the tiniest crustaceans is the fairy shrimp, or anostraca. These small arthropods have bright colors and resemble fairies who dance in the water. They can grow anywhere from 6-25 millimeters long as adults and there are more than 300 different varieties of these small creatures.

• Can you eat shrimp everyday?

  One study found that adults who ate 300 grams of shrimp daily increased their “good” HDL cholesterol levels by 12% and decreased their triglycerides by 13%. Both of these are important factors in reducing the risk of heart disease ( 14 ).

• Can you get sick from old shrimp?

  After testing them for bacteria and antibiotics, almost 20% of the ready-to-eat kind were ridden with the bad stuff. Those bacteria can potentially cause illnesses such as food poisoning—which could include diarrhea and dehydration—and, in rare instances, can even prove fatal.

• How do you eat dried pollack skin?

  You can enjoy pollock skin by frying them and mixing in a sauce made with chili powder, sugar, and soy sauce, and this alone can be a delicious and healthy dinner recipe. You can also pre-make a broth with pollock skin, anchovies, and kelp to use in various Korean hot pot and Korean stew recipes.

• Are Crystal Red Shrimp hard to keep?

  As long as water parameters are where they're supposed to be at and all other care requirements are being met, Crystal Red shrimp are not difficult to breed at all. ... These tiny shrimplets don't need extra care, though some shrimp keepers choose to feed powdered baby shrimp foods.

• What dried tuna flakes?

  What Are Bonito Flakes? Bonito flakes, or katsuobushi, are flakes of smoked, fermented, and dried bonito fish or skipjack tuna. After producers clean and fillet the fish, they simmer and smoke it a few days at a time for a month before sun-drying.

• Do I need to thaw frozen tilapia?

  While there are some varieties of fish that cook fine without even being thawed out (lean fish, like tilapia and cod, can go straight from the freezer to the roasting or sauté pan), it's often best to fully thaw the fish before cooking. ... Sure, you can thaw fish gradually in the refrigerator.

• Are catfish nuggets bad for you?

  In addition to being low in calories and sodium, catfish is packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Catfish is a low calorie, high protein seafood that's a great source of nutrients, including vitamin B12, selenium, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

• How does smoking fish preserve them?

  Smoked fish is a delicacy in some cultures. Smoking, as a mode of food preservation, is probably as old as cooking with fire. Heat and smoke infuse a delicate flavor into fish, ham, poultry and meat and can prevent the growth of microbes.

• Where are redfish at low tide?

  EBB AND FLOW: As tides fall, redfish pull out of inshore marshes and creeks. They will hold on low-tide aprons near creek mouths, around oyster bars and near other structure such as pilings. Stalking redfish in shallow water is arguably the most exciting (and sometimes most effective) way of catching them.

• Are rainbow sharks aggressive fish?

  The Rainbow Shark, also known as the Ruby Shark or Red-Finned Shark, is great for the semi-aggressive community aquarium, as long as they are the sole shark and the other tankmates are of similar size. ... The Rainbow Shark will become very aggressive towards its own species.

• What is clam slang for?

  Clam. ... The word clam is slang for dollar bill. The usage is thought to originate from the various shells used as units of exchange in ancient times. In China, India, and Southeast Asia cowries were used as currency. Even into the 19th century, Native American tribes used various shells (including clamshells) as money.

• What is half dried herring?

  Gwamegi is a Korean half-dried Pacific herring or Pacific saury made during winter. ... Fresh herring or saury is frozen at -10 degrees Celsius and is placed outdoors in December to repeat freezing at night and thawing during the day. The process continues until the water content of the fish drops to approximately 40%.

• Where do fish hang out in the fall?

  As the water temperature drops, the schools of bait move toward the backs of creeks. To find them, try idling secondary points, the last steep drops in creek arms, and bluff walls off the main lake. Once you mark some baitfish, start fishing.

• Can fish survive in other liquids?

  No, fish live in water only, they can't live in milk or OJ or not just liquid. It will kill them , please don't try this, they only need water. No they will not be able to breath.

• How long does frozen salmon last in the fridge?

  Salmon Expiration Date

  	Pantry	Fridge
  Smoked Salmon lasts for	1-2 Weeks*	5-7 Days
  Canned Salmon lasts for	6-8 Months	6-8 Months
  Cooked Salmon lasts for	--	5-6 Days
  Frozen Salmon lasts for	--	4-5 Days

• What happens if you don't open oysters on a grill?

  It's alive. Or if an oyster, clam or mussel doesn't open when it's cooked, sometimes it's dead — killed in the cooking process — but the muscle is just so joined to the shell that it's not letting go.” … Croxton says a raw oyster should be meaty and plump. “If it's all shriveled up and dry, then you shouldn't eat it.

• How long can boiled shrimp stay in the refrigerator?

  4 days The best way to maintain the quality and safety of your cooked shrimp is to store it properly, and refrigerate it. If cooked shrimp has been refrigerated, then it can be consumed for up to 3 or 4 days after it is cooked.

• What do I do if my fish curry is too sour?

  You made a dish too sour If your dish tastes too sour try to add sweetness—think sugar, honey (it's healthy!), cream or even caramelized onions. You can also dilute the dish (same as you would with a dish with too much salt). As a last resort, add a pinch of baking soda to make the dish more alkaline.

• Do Russians eat fish heads?

  What is Ukha? Ukha Fish Head Soup (Уха) is a rustic Russian Fisherman's Soup that has been eaten for hundreds of years. Traditionally fishermen cook this outdoors in a pot, over an open fire.