While generally safe, getting too much fish oil can increase your risk of bleeding and might affect your immune response. It’s not clear whether fish oil is safe for people who are allergic to seafood. Take fish oil supplements under a doctor’s supervision. What happens if you take too many fish oil pills? Omega-3 is…

What should you do if you take too much fish oil? Omega-3 is an essential part of the diet and supplements like fish oil have been associated with a number of health benefits. However, consuming too much fish oil could actually take a toll on your health and lead to side effects such as high…

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. Can I…

A 2015 study indicated that women taking a fish oil supplement experienced significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair loss. A 2018 study indicated that when mackerel-derived fermented fish oil (FFO) extract was topically applied to mice it significantly stimulated hair growth. Does omega-3 help hair grow faster? Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of…

Simply put- there is no standard (or traditional) length. Fly rod manufacturers today sell more rods in 9-foot lengths than any other, but that doesn’t make it “standard.” It does make it “average.” For a fly rod, 9 feet is a “middle of the road” length. Why are fly fishing rods so long? There’s really…

How long do you barbecue fish? Be sure to stick with the general rule of thumb that allows for 8-10 minutes of grill time per inch of fish. Therefore, if your fish is an inch in thickness, grill each side for about three to four minutes. Should I use foil when grilling fish? Grilling 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. Is…

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…

In ponds, koi fish will spawn when the water temperature stays within the range of 65-70°F. This usually happens in late spring, May, or June. Although this is the “mating season” of koi fish, the egg-laying/spawning will only last for about 2 to 3 days. When should I remove koi eggs from my pond? Koi…

Following are the steps to acclimate your new fish: Turn off all aquarium lights to reduce stress on aquatic life. Thoroughly wash your hands to remove perfumes, lotions, etc. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes but no longer than one hour to allow for temperature acclimation. How long do…

Most healthy aquarium fish can go three days to a week without eating. However, it usually isn’t recommended to go more a day or two without feeding unless completely necessary. Can I leave my fish for 3 days without food? Most cold water fish will be fine for one week without food, however tropical fish…

Many people freeze fish in water, and this causes fish to lose some of its flavor when defrosted. Fresh, and the emphasis is on ‘fresh’, (store bought or fresh catch) fish freeze well for up to six months if stored in an airtight method (fatty fish like salmon and trout; only three months). Does fish…