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Which fish lay eggs and which give birth?

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Livebearers are aquarium fish that retain the eggs inside the body and give birth to live, free-swimming young. Among aquarium fish, livebearers are nearly all members of the family Poeciliidae and include guppies, mollies, platies and swordtails.

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  • Can you smoke any salmon?

    Any salmonid fish will work with this recipe. I've done it with king salmon, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, dolly varden, plus kokanee, steelhead and Lahontan trout. ... I prefer to smoke salmon with its skin on, but I've done it with skinless pieces and it works fine.

  • What do prawn feed on?

    They will eat living animal foods like Artemia, the rotifer Brachionus and prepared foods almost immediately after hatching. By the time Macrobrachium larvae have reached the ninth stage they are, like postlarval penaeid prawns, consuming about 80 Artemia naupalii per day.

  • Is Spanish mackerel and king fish the same?

    The Tricky Similarities As you probably know by now, King Mackerel grow a lot bigger than their Spanish relatives. However, before they mature, juvenile Kingfish are often very similar in size to grown Spanish Mackerel. Also, Spanish Mackerel have three rows of elliptical yellow spots dotting the sides of their bodies.

  • What is more expensive yellowfin or bluefin tuna?

    Bluefin tuna is the luxury tuna. It is deep red and most often prepared as high-end sashimi or seared. It is the most expensive tuna and less common than yellowfin tuna.

  • How long does canned fish last after expiration date?

    Additionally, unopened canned fish (such as tuna) can keep for between two and five years past its printed date.

  • Do you need to clean frozen clams?

    Do you need to clean frozen clams? ... To prepare clams in the shell for freezing, scrub clams under cool water to remove mud and grit. … Frozen clam meats should always be thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours and not be refrozen.

  • What purpose do fish scales serve?

    Scales protect fish from predators and parasites and reduce friction with the water. Multiple, overlapping scales provide a flexible covering that allows fish to move easily while swimming.

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    The fish is harvested at between 4-6 months under the technology, while in ponds, it is ready at eight months. “They mature faster because of the system which allows them to feed day and night,” he says.

  • How do you thaw frozen shrimp?

    To thaw: Let frozen shrimp thaw overnight in the fridge, or for faster thawing, take the shrimp out of its package, put it in a bowl of cold water, and let a trickle of cold water run into the bowl while excess water goes down the drain. The shrimp should be ready to cook in about 15 minutes.

  • What fish will eat krill?

    Squid, rockfish and salmon thrive on krill. Click on squid image for more information and a video. Krill is the near-exclusive food for giant blue whales, and seabirds like auklets and shearwaters. Commercially valuable salmon, rockfish, flatfish, sardines and squid thrive on krill.

  • Do clams feel pain when you open them?

    Do Clams Feel Pain? ... Vegans and most vegetarians will say no, because clams are still animals and might feel pain. It's better to be on the safe side. Still, some vegetarians are okay with eating clams, saying that they likely don't experience pain (or very little if any).

  • How long do you smoke fish to preserve it?

    Hot smoking is a safe way to preserve fish if you follow these procedures. The internal heat of the fish must reach 150 degrees (preferably 160) for at least 30 minutes. You must salt or brine the fish long enough so that the salt penetrates all parts of the fish.

  • How do you outsmart a catfish?

    Here's how to outsmart a catfish

    1. Don't even for one minute consider the catfish's feelings – they've used you.
    2. Block the catfish on your social media accounts (and in the future only accept 'friends' you know).
    3. Block 'friends' you met through them too.
    4. Block them on your mobile.

  • How do you know when oysters are done?

    Whichever way you cook oysters, you'll know they're done when they start to open their shells. Then, let them cool and use a knife to carefully pry the shell open all the way and scoop out the oyster. You can dip it in butter sauce, cocktail sauce or just pop it in your mouth plain. Enjoy!

  • Is herring a saltwater or freshwater fish?

    Herring fish belong to the family Clupeidae, which contains nearly 200 species. They are small, streamlined schooling fish that feed on plankton and live in both freshwater and saltwater.

  • Is squid ink good eating?

    Squid ink is a safe food additive that can add flavor to your dishes. However, it's unlikely to have significant health benefits to humans, as it's consumed in small amounts.

  • Does the walking catfish have lungs?

    Walking Catfish This long, dark fish has lung-like organs and a high tolerance to harsh living conditions, and it can leave the water to walk/wiggle to a better location as long as it stays moist.

  • Why does a squid turn white when it dies?

    Squid loses its color instantly from black to white, when he dies. This ability to change color from chromatophores, large pigment cells surrounded by a ring of muscle fibers. The contraction of the muscles that expand the pigmented cell. ... The pigments are then less visible and the animal turned pale.

  • Is it safe to have milk after eating prawns?

    “Fish and milk are both protein-rich and if they react they can cause pain, stomach upset and diarrhea but only if you are allergic,” says Dr Tarun Sahni, a general physician at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals to FIT. This is a myth propagated, everyone eats these two together without any problem.

  • Are pellet grills good for fish?

    You can cook fish in a variety of ways on a Pit Boss or any pellet grill. If you prefer your fish smoked, consider fattier fish, as they absorb more smoke flavor. When it comes to cooking fish, there is no right or wrong way to prepare it.

  • What temp do you smoke fish to?

    Preheat smoker and add wood chips to get things going. We suggest letting the wood chips preheat for about 45 minutes. Add fish and let smoke for about 3 hours at 175°F to 200°F.

  • Does herring have a lot of mercury?

    2. Herring. ... Herring contains less mercury than other omega-3-rich fish you may be eating, like tuna, king mackerel, swordfish and halibut.

  • What fishing baits are illegal?

    The following species are illegal to use for live bait: bighead carp and silver carp (can however be used as dead or cut bait) game fish or their parts.

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