Why are grass carps bad?

Grass carp can be extremely effective for certain aquatic weed problems—but only against those choice plants they are capable of controlling. They are not a cure-all for aquatic vegetation problems. Too many grass carp can quickly lead to even more and difficult problems.

FAQ

• How many oysters bushel per person?

  A basic rule of thumb for most American oysters is that there are roughly 100 oysters per bushel; 25 per peck. A bushel of oysters will feed, on average, between 4 and 6 people. A bushel of oysters typically weights between 45-60 pounds.

• Are fish in tanks happy?

  As long as the basic requirements of water chemistry are met, and basic biologically needs are satisfied, and appropriate tank mates are selected, many fish can be quite happy. Most just want to eat, mate, and not get eaten.

• How do you cook catfish without the fishy taste?

  Dipping your catfish in tartar sauce or drizzling vinegar over your fish will help reduce the fishy taste from your catfish as well. I've always done it because it taste good, even when the fish is not fishy tasting. Creating a spicy fish marinate will further work to hide fishy tasting catfish.

• Why did my shrimp drop her eggs?

  There are two primary reasons why a female shrimp might lose her eggs very early in the pregnancy. The first is triggered by incomplete fertilization of an egg, in which the egg lacks the genetic material to develop into an embryo and the egg is lost.

• Can red cherry shrimp live in a bowl?

  But a fishbowl with several ghost shrimp or red cherry shrimp, with several live plants, can be visually pleasing, and provide lots of activity to watch. ... A few aquatic plants that will work well in a shrimp bowl are Java moss, Java ferns, hornwort, anacharis, and marimo balls.

• Is it better to fish in deep or shallow water?

  Well, most of the time, anyway, a location provides better fishing because deeper water is nearby. ... Even when bass are extremely shallow, they'll normally select areas close to deeper water. And there doesn't have to be a major difference in depth either.

• Can I eat boiled fish?

  If you eat fish to gain the heart-health benefits of its omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is better than fried, salted or dried, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. And, researchers said, adding low-sodium soy sauce or tofu will enhance the benefits.

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• Can I use mosquito dunks in fish pond?

  Dunks® do not use chemicals to control mosquitoes. They are effective on mosquito and blackfly larvae, and have been recommended for use in backyard ponds or fountains where fish, frogs, tadpoles, and other aquatic animals live.

• How should oyster shells be disposed?

  If you have just had a big oyster feast and are wondering what to do with the shells, don't toss them in the garbage. Crush them with a hammer and toss them on your garden instead. Your garden will thank you for the extra calcium and drainage. If you have a Bokashi Bin, you can toss them in it.

• Can a person be an oxymoron?

  You don't call someone an oxymoron; it's not a personal characteristic; it's a figure of speech (or writing). You might say “deafening silence” or “oddly normal” or “jumbo shrimp” are oxymorons, because they appear to be contradictory but in fact they make an intriguing kind of sense.

• What is the easiest freshwater shrimp to keep?

  Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp for Beginners—#1,2,3 are Most Common

  • #1— Red Cherry Shrimp.
  • #2 — Ghost Shrimp.
  • #3 — Amano Shrimp.
  • #4 — Blue Dream Shrimp.
  • #5 — Snowball Shrimp.
  • #6 — Bamboo Shrimp.
  • #7 — Babaulti Shrimp.
  • #8 — Crystal Red Shrimp.

• What size fish can I catch on 10lb line?

  This isn't always the upper limit, however; sometimes you can catch much larger fish on a 10lb line....What Size Fish Can You Catch on a 10lb Line?

  Species	Average Weight	Average Length
  Small Salmon	3.5-12lbs	28-30 inches
  Walleye	20lbs	31 inches
  Catfish	2-7lbs	12-24 inches
  Panfish	1-3lbs	6-7 inches

• Are cuttlefish smart?

  In particular, the Coleoidea subclass (cuttlefish, squid, and octopuses) is thought to be the most intelligent invertebrates and an important example of advanced cognitive evolution in animals, though nautilus intelligence is also a subject of growing interest among zoologists.

• What is the purpose of smoking fishes done?

  Smoking is also used as an intermediatory step in the preservation of canned smoked fish. Here before canning, fish is smoked to impart smoky flavour. Smoke is a good preservative since it contains bacteriocidal and antioxidant properties.

• How long does frozen mackerel last in the freezer?

  About 9 months Properly stored, frozen mackerel will maintain best quality for about 9 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.

• Is there poop inside of oysters?

  Oysters are filter feeders, and take in all different types of particles from the water column. As oysters digest food, waste collects in a cavity inside their shell. ... While oysters do expel feces and pseudofaeces, they ultimately leave water cleaner.

• How many pinfish can you keep in Florida?

  You can also set as many traps as you'd like. The default bag limit for unregulated species is two fish or 100 pounds per person per day, whichever is more, so with small statured pinfish it would be practically impossible for a recreational harvester to limit out.

• Is it better to fly fish in the morning or afternoon?

  Morning to Afternoon When fish are deep in the river or lake, you're not going to have much success with fly fishing. During the cool months, the morning to afternoon presents better fishing. Morning to afternoon might be the only period you can catch fish during winter.

• How long does it take to pan fry prawns?

  Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. When you are flipping the prawns halfway, add the water. Serve.

• Do fish get chlamydia?

  Chlamydial infections of fish are emerging as an important cause of disease in new and established aquaculture industries. ... The lack of in vitro methods for culturing of chlamydial pathogens of fish is a major hindrance to this field.

• How many babies do catfish have at a time?

  The number can be up to 50,000 eggs at one time. After the female has completed laying her eggs, the male catfish will fertilize the eggs.

• Can you use normal line for fly fishing?

  Yes...you can use regular mono...or better yet flouro (I use "pline" flouro) but as someone eluded too....you want the fly to turn over....so build a tapered leader by starting with something like 30lb mono (4ft.)

• Is smoked salmon safe to eat out of the package?

  Since it is already 'cooked', you can eat the succulent slices straight off the package (my personal favorite); put it on toast with cream cheese for a great quick snack; make yourself a smoked salmon sandwich on the go; or prepare a four-course gourmet meal based on the delicate treat.