Where do catfish spawn at?

Catfish tend to spawn in a nest or bed located in some type of cavity, which could be natural areas between rocks, undercut banks and hollow logs. Anything that creates a secluded nesting site for catfish, including an old car tire, a barrel or a stump could create nesting opportunity for catfish.

FAQ

• What kind of fish is iridescent shark?

  Iridescent sharks, also known as the siamese shark or sutchi catfish, are a species of catfish native to Southeast Asia and Thailand. In the aquarium, they provide a lot of schooling activity. They are favored for their behavior and appearance.

• What do I do if my dog ate raw salmon?

  Diagnosis & Treatment If you know your dog has ingested raw fish and it exhibits any of the symptoms listed above, notify your veterinarian immediately. If identified in time, salmon poisoning disease is treatable. A helpful part of the diagnosis is telling your veterinarian that your dog ate raw fish.

• Why is my fish floating but not dead?

  Unfortunately, in many cases, the fish isn't actually dead, but rather suffering from a problem with their swim bladder due to overfeeding. ... The swim bladder is an organ that is flexible and filled with gas. Fish use this organ to maintain their buoyancy in the water.

• Can Cory catfish live with bettas?

  As you can see Corydoras catfish and bettas make great tank mates. While bettas will stay at the top of your tank, for the most part, Corydoras' will stick to the bottom. ... You should also make sure your betta and Corydoras' are getting a mix of plants and meat as they're both omnivores.

• Is fish still good after a week in the fridge?

  Generally, fish can be stored in the fridge for up to two days if it is to be used immediately after purchase. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you keep fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and squid for just one to two days in the fridge.

• Can you eat undercooked catfish?

  Undercooked fish can still have live parasites, so be sure to thoroughly cook fish and to only eat raw fish that is parasite-free. Toxins in seafood are particularly dangerous because they cannot be smelled or tasted. They can cause severe illness, including scombroid and ciguatera fish poisoning.

• What fish are found in small creeks?

  Best known are salmon and rainbow trout and their seagoing equivalent, steelhead (Onchorhynchus mykiss). Our creeks also may have had runs of longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), small seagoing fish that spawn in fresh water.

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• Do catfish spawn in creeks?

  The best fishing often is in tributary streams instead because, as the water temperature warms, catfish migrate upstream into tributaries to spawn. The same phenomenon occurs in rivers as well. Catfish leave the main body of water and migrate up smaller streams and creeks to spawn.

• Can I cure any fish?

  Though almost any fish can be cured, make sure the fish is fresh and of the best quality. Be sure to buy from a reputable seller — the act of curing will not make a bad fish better or safer to eat. ... If you're new to curing fish, start with a basic, traditional recipe, such as gravlax.

• How long does it take to dry squid?

  Carefully thread squid rings over skewers leaving a bit of space in between and place over the top of oven racks so the squid is hanging down between the racks. Set oven to 50C / 120F and dry for 4 hours with something in place to keep the door open an inch or so.

• What kind of water do crawfish need?

  Fill the tank with fresh, well-balanced water. Crayfish prefer water with a neutral pH (around 7.0). Ideally, the temperature of the water should remain somewhere between 70–75 °F (21–24 °C). You should have no problem keeping the water at the right temperature if you've set up your tank indoors.

• Do clams shoot water?

  Unlike many bay clams that stay in place, razor clams can dig deeper in the sand to avoid birds, crabs, fish or humans. In fact, they can dig to nearly four feet deep! To do this, a razor clam shoots water out its exhale siphon, which causes the muscles in the foot to contract and expand.

• Do you need to feed grass carp?

  It is especially important that fingerling grass carp are fed well. They are usually fed with Wolffia arrhiza when they are between 30-70mm in length, followed by Lemna minor when they reach 70-100mm. After this, they can be fed with tender aquatic vegetation.

• Is it OK to leave frozen salmon out overnight?

  While it is considered safe to refreeze food that has been properly defrosted in a chilled environment, any food that has defrosted in a warm environment (The food temperature danger zone of 40F-140F), should be considered adulterated if it has been left out for too long.

• Is Kirkland shrimp wild caught?

  Costco has Kirkland Signature Wild Pacific Cold Water Shrimp selling at $14.99. ... They are wild caught cooked & peeled shrimps, which is great chilled in salads, sandwiches and ceviche.

• How big do freshwater prawns get?

  Giant river prawns live in turbid freshwater, but their larval stages require brackish water to survive. Males can reach a body size of 32 cm; females grow to 25 cm.

• Is there a size limit on croaker in Florida?

  Size Limits: • Not less than 28" or more than 32" Atlantic excluding Monroe. Not less than 28" or more than 33" Gulf and Monroe County.

• Do loaches get along with other fish?

  Weather Loaches are known for their sensitivity to changes in barometric pressure. They are an active fish, but when weather changes take place, they become even more active. ... They get along well with virtually all other fish and provide plenty of action for the tank.

• Is tuna better in oil or in water?

  There's some dissension in the test kitchen about this, but I say, “Go olive-oil-packed or just buy chicken.” If your tuna is in water, all the flavor of your tuna is in that water. Oil-packing, on the other hand, seals in flavor and gives you some luxurious fat to work with.

• What's the difference between a clam and a scallop?

  While everything inside the shells of both clams and scallops can be eaten, the adductor muscle is the part that people most enjoy eating. Because the scallop uses this muscle to swim, the adductor in the scallop, also called the "eye," grows much larger than that of the clam.

• Which fish carry eggs in his mouth?

  Take, for example, the Banggai cardinalfish. This small and flashy saltwater fish is found off of Indonesia and is a popular aquarium fish. They are paternal mouthbrooders, so after the spawning pair mates, the female deposits about 40 eggs into the male's mouth.

• Is wild caught salmon supposed to be red?

  In the wild, salmon get their characteristic hue from the creatures they eat, similar to flamingos. Even as eggs, salmon are pinkish to a reddish-orange. ... In the past, fishermen and women used to stay away from this oddity, but white-fleshed, wild-caught king salmon is now considered more of a delicacy.

• How did the red swamp crayfish spread?

  People spread red swamp crayfish primarily by illegal release: of aquarium pets, of biological specimens, after improper use and disposal of live bait, and after use in live crayfish boils. ... Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.

• Is fish full of toxins?

  Fish can concentrate extremely high levels of chemical residues in their flesh and fat, as much as 9 million times that of the water in which they live. Mercury isn't the only dangerous toxin in fish flesh—people who eat fish also ingest PCBs. As big fish eat little fish, PCBs become more concentrated in their flesh.

• What fish is considered cold water fish?

  Cold water fish include salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, trout, anchovies and other species.

• Can we eat fish in high blood pressure?

  Fish are a great source of lean protein. Fatty fish like mackerel and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and lower triglycerides.