Can animals eat spicy food? A new study shows that tree shrews are the only known non-human mammal to deliberately seek out spicy food. Can you eat as many chili peppers as a Chinese tree shrew? Probably not. A recent study found that these tree shrews are the only mammal aside from humans known to…
Do you jig for bass? Jigging for bass is a technique that requires a skirted jig and a plastic grub or craw imitation trailer worked along the bottom or reeled through the middle of the water column. Jigs are most commonly used on Baitcasting equipment with heavier line that excels in dense cover. What type…
Fish oil comes from many types of fish. It is rich in two important omega-3 fatty acids called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Is fish oil bad for fish? Generally safe Try to get them from your diet by eating fish — broiled or baked, not fried. Fish oil supplements might be helpful…
Livebearing fish are some of the most popular tropical aquarium fish of all time and include guppies, platies, mollies and swordtails. They are so-called because the females give birth to live young, instead of laying eggs like other fish. Do any fish have live births? Fish. Live birth is also rare in fish, accounting for…
But when you put an aquarium light directly on a glass top, it heats up the glass. A lighting fixture with fluorescent bulbs needs to be elevated above the glass top by at least 2 in. This will prevent heat buildup in that narrow space between the fixture and the glass. Can I put LED…
Does Fish Oil Help With Memory? Yes, because the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish support good brain health, these nutrients also support the functions of the brain — which, of course, includes thinking and memory. What is the best vitamins to take for memory? Vitamin B-12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood…
Research published today in the journal PLOS Biology shows that fish can recognize and respond to themselves in the mirror. When met with their own reflections, a species of fish called the cleaner wrasse identified and attempted to remove marks on their bodies. How do fish react to their reflection? The research on fish reactions…
By steaming the fish when it’s frozen you can infuse it with flavor as it cooks. To do this, you’ll need to have a large pot and a steamer rack. Simply fill the bottom of the pot with an inch of water, vegetable stock or a splash of white wine. How do you cook frozen…
Does grapefruit juice tenderize meat? Grapefruit juice has lots of uses for smoking meat. As a marinade ingredient it helps tenderize, flavor, and moisturize the meat. With the help of the sweet and tangy grapefruit, you will have excellent smoked brisket, smoked ham and smoked turkey in no time. Can you smoke with grapefruit wood?…
Depending on the species you bring back, you might need a permit from the country where the animal was harvested. Regardless of the species, you are required to fill out a Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177, Declaration for Importation or Exportation. Can I buy fish from overseas? You will require an AVS-issued import permit to…
Whether it’s raw or cooked, fish can safely sit at room temperature for up to two hours. This time reduces to one hour on hot days when the room is above 90°F. After this time the fish should be discarded or returned to the fridge and thoroughly cooked the next time it is used, to…
Can I feed spinach to fish? Some fruits and vegetables can be fed raw to the fish, but most vegetables should be blanched prior to being offered to your fish. The best vegetables to blanch or steam are zucchini, squash, cucumbers (remove seeds), lima beans, peas (shell before serving), broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and spinach. What…