How long does it take for the babies to grow to full size? 3-6 months. Longer than that If they are kept in a small enclosure (breeding box) for a long period of time. I just noticed our fish had babies. How long is a platy pregnant for? Platies 24-35 days. How long does it…
Raw fish and shellfish should be kept in the refrigerator (40 °F/4.4 °C or less) only 1 or 2 days before cooking or freezing. After cooking, store seafood in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Any frozen fish or shellfish will be safe indefinitely; however, the flavor and texture will lessen after lengthy storage. How…
How long does fish take to cook in lemon? Depending on the size of the fish pieces, you will need at least 30 minutes and normally an hour for the citrus to “cook” the fish. Two hours is fine, but beyond that the ceviche, while still good, becomes more of a pickled fish thing. Can…
Any frozen fish or shellfish will be safe indefinitely; however, the flavor and texture will lessen after lengthy storage. For best quality, freeze (0 °F / -17.8 °C or less) cooked fish for up to 3 months. Frozen raw fish is best used within 3 to 8 months; shellfish, 3 to 12 months. Can fish…
How long does fish go in the oven for? Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. How…
How long should I keep salmon in the oven? Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. What temp should…
How long should fish be smoked for? Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees. Place fish on the smoker. Smoke for 60 to 90 minutes, or until fish flakes nicely. Can you smoke fish too long? Yes, you want a nice smoky overtone to the finished product, but you should still maintain the delicacy of the…
Pregnancy for the fish takes 30 real time minutes, unless you use “InstaBirth” to finish the pregnancy instantly. This formula will affect all pregnant fish in the tank. How long does a fish be pregnant for? As examples, the female swordtail and guppy will both give birth to anywhere from 20 to 100 live young…
Crappies are able to reproduce at the age of 2 or 3 years old. How long do they live? Few crappies live more than 3 or 4 years but sometimes they can live as long as 8 years. How long do black crappie live? This species is known to live at least 15 years. During…
How Long Do Betta Fish Live In The Wild? Betta’s will live for roughly 2 years in their natural environment. Or that’s what the general consensus is anyway. A betta in the wild lives a much more stressful life than a betta in your tank. Can betta fish survive in the wild? In the wild,…
Fish need day and night cycles with about 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. How long do fish need darkness for? For this reason, it is recommended that you leave your aquarium lights on for a maximum of 12 hours, then switch them off the rest of the time to mimic a…
How long can raw fish be kept in the freezer? Once in the freezer fish can generally last up to 4 months – if you haven’t eaten it before! This is a guideline for best quality only; frozen fish should be safe to eat even after this limit, but the quality might not be the…