There are many recreational opportunities for weekend visitors and residents alike including boating, fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and swimming. Harbor One Marina has a great sailboat community, as well as, covered slips that will accommodate boats up to 40 feet. Why is Eagle Mountain Lake closed? The closures are a result of inflows created by heavy…
Eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains are considered pareve, and can be eaten with either meat or dairy. Fish is also considered pareve, but some kosher observant Jews do not eat fish with meat. Utensils that have come into contact with meat (while hot) may not be used with dairy, and vice versa. Can kosher people…
Although fish and aquarium water can spread germs to people, illness due to keeping fish is rare. People can become infected through open wounds or by drinking contaminated water. Young children and adults with weak immune systems are most commonly affected and may have diarrhea or blood infections. Can ammonia from fish tank make you…
Although a very small amount of tuna in brine shouldn’t be toxic, it’s best to avoid feeding it to your pooch. As you could probably guess, it contains a lot of salt which is bad for dogs and ingesting too much can cause sodium poisoning. Is canned tuna in water good for dogs? Can dogs…
How can you tell if a fish has cancer? There may be signs of the body swelling, scales protruding or abnormal swimming in the affected fish. It is usually only after the tumor is sufficiently large that the owner notices a change in their fish’s appearance. What are signs that your betta fish is dying?…
Fish Cakes for Babies Once you baby is eating chunks or slices of bread or cheese easily they are ready for fish cakes. This could be as young as 9 months of age. At this young age you’ll want to dice the fish cakes into tiny bite sized pieces about the size of your fingernail….
Processed foods, which include frozen fish sticks, contain many unhealthy additives to keep them tasting great and lasting a long time while frozen. While they are an okay food option in limited quantities for us humans, dogs should eat them even less, and in a much smaller size. Are fish sticks OK for dogs? Yes,…
The northern puffer, Sphoeroides maculatus, is a species in the family Tetraodontidae, or pufferfishes, found along the Atlantic coast of North America. Unlike many other pufferfish species, the flesh of the northern puffer is not poisonous (its viscera can contain poison). Are North Atlantic puffer fish poisonous? Although some types of puffers are poisonous, the…
In the North Saskatchewan River, Lake Sturgeon are a catch and release species for sport fishing. There are many locations in Edmonton along the river that anglers report catching sturgeon, including Dawson Park (a known sturgeon spawning location) and Rundle Park. Are there sturgeons in Alberta? Sturgeons are a threatened species in Alberta, and must…
What is the best month to fish in Alaska? The best time to travel to Alaska for fishing tends to be in the summer months of June, July, and August for peak season. During these months you can catch the end of the King Salmon season, and peak times for Silver, Red, Pink and Chum…
What About Refreezing? If you thawed your meat, poultry, and fish properly in the refrigerator, then you can refreeze it without cooking. However, there may be some loss of quality because of the moisture loss through thawing. After cooking the meat, poultry, and fish that was refrozen, you can also refreeze it. Can you refreeze…
It’s safe to freeze meat and fish as long as you: freeze it any time before its use by date. defrost meat and fish thoroughly before cooking – lots of liquid will come out as meat thaws, so stand it in a bowl to stop bacteria in the liquid spreading to other things. Can I…