Yes, you may fish on the beach, but South Carolina requires a license to fish from the surf. No license is needed to fish from a public fishing pier. Can you fish anywhere on Myrtle Beach? The inshore waters of the Myrtle Beach area support a wide variety of game fish. In the estuaries and…
What kind of fish eat hermit crabs? Fish such as pricklebacks, gunnels, clingfish and snailfish prey on hermit crabs, as do sea stars, larger crabs, gulls and crows. Contrary to popular belief, hermit crabs don’t kill the snails in whose shells they make their homes. Do lizards eat crabs? And lizards of several sorts –…
What colorful fish can live together? Tetras, especially the Neon Tetras, like to live in peaceful communities. They are energetic freshwater fish with dazzling colors. As a non-aggressive fish, this one usually stays at the mid-level of the tank. Neon tetras travel in schools and prefer a warm, tropical environment. What kind of fish can…
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…
It will take about a week or so. It depends on the type of fish you have. Smaller fish take about 5 days and bigger fish take about 7 days. If you have a breeding box in the tank and the fry hatch, should you take them out the box or leave them in there…
Never leave seafood or other perishable food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours or for more than 1 hour when temperatures are above 90°F. Bacteria that can cause illness grow quickly at warm temperatures (between 40°F and 140°F). How long can frozen fish sit out at room temperature? “Do not thaw frozen…
Can fish bones kill my dog? Yes, eating fish bones, no matter how harmless they seem to us, can kill your dog. From a choking hazard to internal bleeding, to serious intestinal blockages, there are many, many risks waiting for your dog from a fish bone. What happens if your dog eats fish bones? Fish…
Fish never stop growing. Some grow fast, reaching adult size in a few months. Others take 10 years or more to become adult size. Usually, larger types of fish grow more slowly than smaller types, but not always. Why do fish not stop growing? Fish do not “grow to the size of their tank”, as…
Why does my fridge freezer smell of fish? If there is a strong fishy smell coming from your fridge could indicate a number of issues with your fridge such as problems with the fan, a failed compressor or a burnt start-up relay and overload sensor. This could lead to small amount of stagnant moisture building…
Yes, you can feed your betta fish some apples, but not much. In the wild, apples are not a part of their regular diet, and while not too bad for betta fish, large amounts of apples should be avoided. Simply put, while giving your betta fish some small apple chunks won’t kill them, it isn’t…
Can you breed albino? If both breeding parents are albino, i.e. are homozygous for the albino gene (see below for genetic definitions), then all their offspring will be albino. This is because, in the genetic game, the offspring takes any 2 alleles from a selection of 4 albino alleles. They have no choice but to…
What You Should Look For: Soft plastics are an excellent foray into lure fishing. Their wiggly nature and lifelike looks should also help curb fishing ADD. You want a single hooked jig head, which is a safer option than a lure with trebles. What bait to use for fishing with kids? Plastic worms, Spinnerbaits, Roundhead…