Why are my fish laying on the bottom?

It's normal for some fish A fish lying on the bottom of the tank can be perfectly healthy. ... Fish need to have a resting period when tank lights are off. Leaving the lights on can cause fish to swim to exhaustion, leaving them more susceptible to disease.

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• What beer goes best with shrimp?

  Seafood Pairing: Shrimp Cocktail and Oysters Pale Ales, if they were to win a high school superlative, are the best all-around beer for seafood. You really can not go wrong with a Pale Ale pairing.

• Can you deep fry fish with olive oil?

  Olive oil, if light or refined, can be used to fry fish and will pair especially well with Mediterranean-style recipes. If you prefer, you can also use lard or butter when frying. ... You can use a refined olive oil (not extra-virgin) to deep-fry, but keep in mind it will not make your deep-fried food healthier.

• Can old sardines make you sick?

  Tuna, mackerel, mahi mahi, sardine, anchovy, herring, bluefish, amberjack, marlin. Scombroid food poisoning, also known as simply scombroid, is a foodborne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish. Symptoms may include flushed skin, headache, itchiness, blurred vision, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

• How long do you microwave stuffed clams?

  Preparation Instructions Microwave: Remove tray from the box. Place tray with all 12 clams in microwave. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Turn tray and cook for an additional 2 minutes, 30 seconds.

• Does brine kill fish?

  A photo mosaic of the brine pool. ... While mussels thrive along the pool's edge, the brine itself is toxic to most sea creatures. The fluid contains almost no oxygen and plenty of toxic chemicals, such as hydrogen sulfide and methane, that almost instantly kill fish and other sea life that come into contact with it.

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• Can I put a seafood boil bag in the microwave?

  Can you microwave seafood boil bags? Put the bag into a glass mixing bowl and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Let the food rest for 2 minutes and then add the fish, clams, corn, leek and lime slices. Return the bag to the microwave for 7 minutes or until the clams have opened and the fish is cooked thoroughly.

• Are green canned oysters safe to eat?

  Notice that you may eat the oysters either in their raw form or cooked version. They are also sold in either the fresh version or canned ones. The canned ones, in this case, are said to contain more nutrients than the fresh ones. So, for all of you who can't access fresh oysters, it's okay to eat the canned ones.

• Why are canned fish bones soft?

  Its not about chemicals. As organic canned fish with bones have soft bones. It is because once inside the can the cans are heated to kill any germs, and at the same time cooks the fish like it is in a pressure cooker. You can cook fish in many ways to make its bones soft and edible.

• How long do you dry shrimp for?

  Spread shrimp out evenly on dehydrator trays and dehydrate at 145F for 2 hours, then decrease temperature to 120-125 for 8+ hours. You can't really over dry them- they are done when they snap in half easily. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container or refrigerate.

• Is herring in a jar Raw?

  The herring, obviously, is a fish. ... This is where the argument begins whether it's “raw” – has the fish ever been cooked or baked? No, but after having been submerged in brine for so long it's not like you're eating it after it's just been plucked from the sea.

• How did the grass carp get to North America?

  Grass carp were introduced to the U.S. in the early 1960s to control weed growth in waterways. Like other Asian carp, some escaped into the Mississippi River and have migrated northward toward the Great Lakes. It has long been known that at least a small number of grass carp were in the lakes, Gaden said.

• Do you vacuum a shrimp tank?

  It does wonders. You can't vacuum the soil or gravel with it, but you can definitely pick up any detritus or leftover food that's laying around on the substrate. It also minimizes the change of catching the shrimp. Although if you're not careful, you will sometimes catch baby shrimp in the tubing.

• Do you need a leader for redfish?

  Having a good leader line with strong knots is absolutely essential for inshore anglers who want to land big snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, etc. However, many inshore anglers simply have never been taught how to make their own leaders, or in many cases, they were taught an inferior way to tie leaders.

• Is it dangerous to eat raw tuna?

  Raw tuna is generally safe when properly handled and frozen to eliminate parasites. Tuna is highly nutritious, but due to high mercury levels in certain species, it's best to eat raw tuna in moderation.

• Is a bottom dweller fish?

  A bottom feeder is an aquatic animal that feeds on or near the bottom of a body of water. ... Examples of bottom feeding fish species groups are flatfish (halibut, flounder, plaice, sole), eels, cod, haddock, bass, grouper, carp, bream (snapper) and some species of catfish and shark.

• Why is sockeye salmon more expensive?

  The darker the color, the better the flavor and firmer the flesh, which is why it is more expensive. The color and texture of salmon flesh changes in its lifetime, as explained by A.J. McClane in the Encyclopedia of Fish Cookery (Holt, $22.95):

• What is the healthiest betta fish?

  Veil tails do not appear to seem more prone to any particular disease, aside from fin rot and tail biting, which afflicts all long-tailed bettas. If this is your favorite type of betta, by all means, go buy them! They are one of the healthiest strains and come in essentially every color and pattern.

• Are blue LED lights bad for fish?

  Blue light is harmful to fish if it is incorrectly used. However, most fishkeepers use blue lighting in their tanks with no ill effects. Remember to use aquarium-safe products only, and give your fish 12 hours with the lighting on and 12 hours with it off, every day.

• What are the black bits in tuna?

  That dark, nearly black area in the middle of your tuna or swordfish steak is nothing bad or unhealthy, although you may not like its strong flavor. It is a muscle that is rich in myoglobin, a blood pigment.

• Do smoked oysters make you poop?

  Yes, yes they do. Oysters expel both real poop AND pseudofeces, which are particles of non-food things in their food.

• What are prawn sizes?

  Size Matters!

  P D T O
  Market Name	Size Terminology	Prawns per Kilogram
  Medium Large*	36/40	72-80
  Medium	41/50	85-98
  Small	51/60	100-120

• How much does 100 lbs of crawfish cost?

  How much does crawfish cost?

  Live Louisiana Crawfish (large) 16 count to lb. (100 lbs. and over, call for price)	$4.15/lb.
  Seafood Boiling Mix 12 oz. bag (boils 40 lbs. crawfish, 40 lbs. crabs or 60 lbs. shrimp)	$7.50/ea.
  Crawfish Tails, fat on - Fresh or Frozen (Domestic)	$15.95/lb.

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• Can fish suffocate while in water?

  Can a fish drown? Not technically, but they can suffocate in water. Fish need oxygen levels in their watery home to be two parts per million – or more – to survive. Without it, they suffocate (what some people refer to as drowning).

• Is the skin of a fish fatty?

  The polyunsaturated fat plays a key role in cardiovascular health and cell repair, and has been shown to reduce inflammation. Although most of the omega-3s in fish are found in the fillet, the skin contains a fair amount of the much-desired fatty acid, too.

• Can you eat chub mackerel?

  The chub mackerel isn't commonly known as an eating fish in all circles and some people either love them or hate them. ... Overall, this is a great staple fish to eat on the regular.

• What water temperature can tilapia survive?

  Tilapia thrive in water temperatures between 60-80 degrees F preferring the 80 degree end of the scale; but they are usually raised in temperatures between 72-74 degrees F to better serve the plants. They are also easy to breed; and they grow to maturity faster than most other cultured fish.