Home aquarium In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches. Are discus fish easy to keep? Wild caught discus can be challenging to keep, due to their specialized water chemistry and dietary needs, however, most discus sold today…
As the name suggests, longline fisheries trail a long line, or main line, behind a boat. Baited hooks are attached to the nets at intervals to attract the target species. Without careful management, longline fisheries can have unintended interactions with non-target fish, seabirds, and other marine life. What is long line fishing used to catch?…
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. What…
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. Can…
The carbon replacement’s packaging usually specifies how long the carbon is expected to last — in most cases, from one to four weeks, although high-quality carbon may last up to three months. How often should you change carbon filter in fish tank? You will need to replace your carbon every 3-4 weeks as it will…
There is no official answer for the life of these products, but we’ve compared estimates from various fishing publications and have gathered that monofilament has an average shelf life of two to three years, while fluorocarbon lines can last up to seven or eight years without losing its edge. Does monofilament fishing line deteriorate over…
Believe it or not, there is a bit of solid science that explains why mushy fish is the end result of a fast thaw. Cheat Sheet explains that the cells in fish contain liquid, and when that liquid freezes it creates ice crystals. How do you get excess water out of frozen fish? You don’t…
Did Fisher go crazy? He had his eyes on a bigger prize. He wanted to take on the World Champion, Mikhail Botvinnik. Fischer flew into a rage when the Soviets turned him down. It was the first time Fischer would publicly attack someone for rejecting his demands — but by no means the last. What…
Tank size: Bigger is better, as more water makes it easier to maintain quality. If you buy smaller Discus the more water you will have and the better they will grow. I think a 120 l/26 gal tank is minimum and, with prudent husbandry, one fish per 20 litres of water is fine. How much…
To meet their behavioural and psychological needs, bettas need a minimum of 15 litres of water, although 20 or more is ideal. Your tank should also have a lid, as bettas are known to jump. How much water does a betta fish need to be happy? Size is important — to a betta. The tank…
As for how much food to feed, a good rule of thumb is to feed no more than the fish will consume completely in five to ten minutes. 3 When in doubt, underfeed! You can always give them another small feeding if necessary. However, if you overfeed, the uneaten food will produce wastes that can…
How do you calculate fish feeding? Feed ration per pond= average fish size (weight) x feed rate (%) x total number of fish in the pond. E.g. If an African catfish of 180 grams requires a ration of 2.5% of its body weight, how much food should it be given per day? = 4.5 grams…