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Why is my fish rubbery?

Asked: Ted Baker, Last Updated:

Fish that seems tough when you bite into it is probably overcooked. As it moves from done to "overdone," the flesh continues to firm then shrinks, pushing out moisture, which evaporates and leaves the fish dry and chewy.

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    Among the most popular and heavily harvested species are the eastern American oyster (Crassostrea virginica), found in Atlantic waters from Canada to Argentina, and the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), found from Japan to Washington state and as far south as Australia.

  • Do the British eat carp?

    It is thought that around 2.3 million anglers fish for carp in the UK but you very rarely hear of people eating their catch as it is very much frowned upon or even illegal.

  • What kind of bait do kingfish like?

    Kingfish Baits and Lures Silvery live baits such pilchards, threadfin herring, menhaden, mullet and blue runners are preferable to dead baits, according to virtually all top tournament anglers.

  • What salmon should I not buy?

    Coastal and farmed salmon, depending on the fish and meal they are fed, may have higher levels. The Environmental Defense Fund lists farmed Atlantic salmon as an "Eco-Worst" choice and recommends people eat no more than 2 servings a month due to high PCB levels.

  • Can you put too much beneficial bacteria in a fish tank?

    You can't have to much. The bacteria in simple term will maintain a population equal to available food.

  • What are the symptoms of a catfish sting?

    When To Call A Doctor About A Sting or Bite

    • Intense pain at the site of the wound.
    • Stiffness or joint pain.
    • Muscle spasms.
    • Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
    • Fever or chills.
    • Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
    • A wound that spreads or turns into a sore (tissue around the wound might also die)
    • Dizziness.

  • Why do squids die after mating?

    After a male and female mate, the female squid lays eggs. ... Because of this, squid eggs are often (many times) found in clumps, and those clumps often look like a flower. Often, the male will die a short time after mating, and the female will die once she has released her eggs.

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    Bleach (after all) contains a concentrated form of the same chlorine that is used to disinfect most urban drinking water. ... If you follow the rules, bleach is safe to clean your aquarium, equipment and even plants. It will safely and effectively disinfect glass, equipment, and accessories in your fish tank.

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