Can you steam fish too long? Steam cooks the fish delicately—it’s always moist, even if you overcook it a little. Steaming’s not only great for a beginner like me, but it also highlights the delicate flavor of fish while still permitting plenty of wiggle room—from the type of fish you choose to the sauce you…

Filling Your New Aquarium After purchasing your new aquarium, make sure to set it up, add water, substrate and plants and allow it to settle for at least 24 – 48 hours before adding fish. How long does it take for tap water to be safe for fish? Always let tap water sit for 24…

You want your smoker between 175 and 200 degrees, and your fish will probably smoke for approximately three hours. For fillets, place fish skin side up for smoking. For other cuts, smoke skin side down and flip over as needed. You will want to periodically check the temperature of the fish. What is the ideal…

Filling Your New Aquarium After purchasing your new aquarium, make sure to set it up, add water, substrate and plants and allow it to settle for at least 24 – 48 hours before adding fish. Once you’ve got your aquarium set up, you’ll be ready to choose which fish will populate your tank. Do you…

We can make fair estimates, though. In the best conditions possible – that is, a humid climate, non-absorbent surface, cool temperature – your fish can survive up to 5-6 hours. In the worst conditions, with no humidity, absorbent surface, and hot temperatures, it’d be a miracle if your betta can survive for 30 minutes. Can…

How long do crappie stay alive? Even 3 days is probably fine, and I have certainly gone 3 days before. With that said, I usually like to stick to no more than 2 days if at all possible. How do you keep crappie alive? Crappie should be kept cold after being caught so the meat…

Will my fish die if it’s upside down? When affected by Swim Bladder Disorder fish will often lose the ability to properly swim. They will float uncontrollably to the top of the aquarium, turned upside down, while still being alive. The swim bladder disease in fish is not lethal on its own and it is…

Some say that fish can last 9 or 10 hours in a bag (or even a day or two in some cases). However, it’s best for you and your fish if you stick to leaving your fish in the bag for 5 to 7 hours. A lot of fish can stay alive without oxygen for…

Like us, fish need oxygen to survive. But to breathe, most pull oxygen-containing water into their mouths and pump it through their gill chambers before expelling it out of their gill slits. Now, for the first time, scientists have seen fish “holding” that breath, some for up to 4 minutes at a time. How long…

Fish bagged that way will travel much better and adapt easier to a new environment. The common advice is to float the bag with your newly arrived fish to adjust the temperature but that makes no sense at all. Why am I saying that? Well-packaged fish can survive 2-3 days in a bag without any…

Leftover fish should be safe for you to eat for an absolute maximum of up to 3 days after it has been cooked, according to the USDA. How long can I keep leftover cooked fish in the fridge?. Can you eat cooked fish after 5 days? Cooked fish and other seafood can be safely stored…

Will my fish die in an Uncycled tank? An uncycled tank can be dangerous and even lethal for your fish, as ammonia will quickly harm and kill any fish living in even small concentrations. The Cycle is what happens in your filter. Filters can be internal, external (canister), hang on back (HOB) or even an…