Why do carp lose weight?

Indian Angler I think this is due to low water temperature that slows their metabolism down and they go off the feed. I guess they survive on reserves of fat they've stored during the summer.

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• Can oysters give you a stomach virus?

  What types of shellfish are affected? All bivalve shellfish such as clams, geoducks, mussels, scallops, and oysters can transmit norovirus. Illness outbreaks are most often linked to oysters because they are commonly eaten raw.

• What is the heaviest carp ever caught?

  112 lb 14 oz The World carp record stands at 112 lb 14 oz, a Euro-Aqua fish caught by Dutchman Michel Schoenmakers in 2018.

• Do mullet fish have worms?

  After this first year of life, mullet inhabit a variety of habitats including the ocean, salt marshes, estuaries, and fresh water rivers and creeks. Mullet commonly have parasitic infestations. In one study, nearly 300 adult mullet were collected from Florida's gulf coast. All individuals contained parasites.

• How long to cook squid to make it tender?

  Squid must be cooked for either a very short time or a very long time. Anything in between turns it very rubbery. Two minutes over high heat is plenty. Beyond that will require at least 30 minutes to an hour to re-tenderize it.

• Can you eat raw salmon from Woolworths?

  You can use coles or woolies salmon. the point people here are making and exaggerating is that the better sashimi will be fresher fish. but of course you can have coles or woolies fish, raw, and it's fine.

• Do you have to flip salmon when broiling?

  Do you have to flip broiled salmon? Another factor that makes this dish so easy is that you don't have to flip it. You put it on the pan and season it, then let the broiler do the cooking. It's so fast and easy to make perfectly broiled salmon.

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• Is fly fishing better for salmon?

  Chinook and coho salmon are the most sought-after as gamefish. ... Coho or silver salmon generally travel and hold in shallower water, take flies near the surface, and they jump like trout when they are hooked, making them the most exciting and attractive (to fly fishers) of all the salmon species.

• Does cheese work as fish bait?

  Cheese. Be it sharp (like cheddar), stinky (like Limburger), or processed, cheese (broken up into small pieces or balls) has a great track record of landing trout and catfish.

• What makes catfish grow faster and bigger?

  Quality of food Protein is the ingredient that boosts fish growth to achieve huge size. Luckily fish feed producers know this therefore early starter feed have from 40% to 45% protein. Once the juvenile fish eat heartily they will display rapid growth.

• Can I feed fish raw meat?

  Couple notes- avoid ground or fatty beef or pork. Canned or frozen seafoods can be very high in salt. Foods can be cooked or raw, but rinse well before using. Do not use seasoned, oiled, buttered or sauced foods.

• Does vinegar help a jellyfish sting?

  Vinegar is used to stop the venom in stingers. Caution: Do not use ammonia, urine, rubbing alcohol, fresh water or ice. They all can trigger the release of more venom. If you don't have vinegar, move on to scraping off the stingers.

• What does catfish smell like?

  Fresh catfish meat is white to off-white, sometimes pinkish, with noticeable translucency and iridescence. Cooked meat is opaque and white. ... Also, don't expect it to have the oceany odor of marine fish; uncooked catfish smells almost like raw chicken.

• How long do tuna steaks take to defrost?

  Thaw the tuna steaks on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 12 hours per pound. Drain the dish and change the paper towels if you see water pooling. Discard the original packaging after the tuna thaws. Pat the tuna dry with a paper towel before cooking.

• Will my dog eat my koi fish?

  To answer the question above—yes, many dogs will eat a koi fish if given an easy opportunity. ... Not all dogs, however, will make the effort to catch koi from a pond, and many of those who try are unsuccessful. A dog with good hunting skills and fast reaction times can snatch and eat koi from a pond.

• Is Keta Salmon good eating?

  Keta salmon, also called chum or dog salmon, is a drier fillet because of its lower fat content. While they are both good sources of lean protein and healthy fatty acids, knowing the nutritional differences between keta and sockeye salmon might help you determine which fish is a better fit for your diet.

• Do you need to drain canned tuna?

  Canned tuna is perfectly safe to eat directly out of the can, with no further preparation necessary; however, rinsing the tuna before eating it can remove excess sodium, and in the case of tuna that is packed in oil, rinsing it can remove some of the excess calories.

• What do you do if your ammonia is too high in fish tank?

  If the ammonia level in your tank rises above 1 ppm (part per million) on a standard test kit, begin treatment immediately. Lowering the pH of the water will provide immediate relief, as will a 50 percent water change (be sure the water added is the same temperature as the aquarium).

• How do you know if tilapia is undercooked?

  What does undercooked tilapia look like? Flake easily with a fork. Undercooked fish resists flaking and is translucent. If your fish is undercooked, just continue heating it until it's done.

• Do oyster shells make good fertilizer?

  Oyster shells have plenty of benefits on land as well. When ground into a fine powder, they are a high-quality soil additive due to their calcium and micronutrient content. ... Crushed shells also help to create habitat spaces for soil microbes in compost piles, which helps them to break down compost piles faster.

• What time of day do midges hatch?

  Midges will be the bread and butter of the winter fly fishing , and make up the majority of a trout's diet. Midges will hatch during the warmest parts of the day often from 10 – 3 pm and can bring nearly every fish in the river to the surface. This hatch alone can make winter fly fishing worth pursuing.

• Can I eat dry fish without cooking?

  It is deadly if consumed raw and if one has to use it for processing dry fish it should be used only in a diluted form, Subrat Das, marine fisheries officer of Paradip zone, said.

• What is healthier tilapia or chicken?

  Nutritional Value 100 grams of chicken packs more protein than both Tilapia and salmon. While Tilapia has the least amount of calories out of the three, it also contains a healthy amount of Omega-3's. Salmon on the other hand, is not as lean as Tilapia or chicken, but it has more healthy fats than the both of them.

• Is store bought shrimp deveined?

  For the Best Flavor, Buy Shell-On and Vein-In For the same reasons, you should also buy shrimp with the vein in and remove it on your own. Yes, deveining (that's taking out the intestinal tract, which can be filled with sand and debris) is an extra step, but the rewards pay off in a better-tasting product.

• How do u smoke fish?

  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.

• What happens if you touch a dogfish?

  When anglers lift a thrashing dogfish over the rails, they risk having a spine penetrate deeply, most often into their forearm or leg. Several anglers were stung in the process of taking out hooks over the last couple of weeks. The sting can be excruciatingly painful.

• Why are herring called sardines?

  "Sardine" and "pilchard" are common names that refer to various small, oily forage fish in the herring family Clupeidae. The term "sardine" was first used in English during the early 15th century and may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, around which sardines were once abundant.

• Do mandarin fish eat at night?

  Mandarins sleep at night. You might help your Mandarinfish get more food if you keep a nightlight or moonlight on later than normal. Visit Gary Majchrzak's homepage!

• How much is 500g of prawns?

  They may be sold in the shell, or peeled (peeled prawns are referred to as prawn meat). As a general guide, 1kg of prawns in the shell provides about 24 medium to large prawns, which equals about 500g of peeled prawn meat.

• Is arbys fish healthy?

  While a piece of broiled fish probably would be more healthy than a burger from a fast-food joint, this doesn't fit in that mold. Not with the breading and the huge glops of tartar sauce and the big fluffy bun. The Crispy Fish has 570 calories and 25 grams of fat. The carbs are also really high at 65 grams.