HelifaxNZ Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hi folks, just a quick survey... When you defrost frozen food for your fish/corals, 1) Do you mix a little tank water with it and then tip it all in the tank 2) Do you mix a little tank water and throw away the excess water/juices and just put in the meat? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Option 2 for me. Have you ever tested that water for phosphate after it's thawed the food? It's off the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 same, lots of frozen foods leave really small bits that the fish wont eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 rinse mine thru a stainless tea strainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 option 2 then though a strainer before feeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Defrost it in a fine sieve under warm tap, no juices - phosphate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks folks for your replies. I've been wondering why I get a lot of diatoms. Wouldn't corals and filter feeders benefit from the occasional "juice"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 No Causes more problems than it's worth. They won't starve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I've been wondering why I get a lot of diatoms. Aren't daitomes come from silicates not phosates? I'm from the lazy school of feed the corals at the same time, I just chuck the frozen food in as is, usually watch to make sure it doesn't get stuck on the overflow. IMO there are plently of critters, anemonies, and corals that are happy to get the food to fine for the fish and the skimmer takes out any they miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 option 1 for me, thats what cookie does plus i dont feed frozen too often and the corals seem to lap up the juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 and the corals seem to lap up the juice It's either that or they're gagging on it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 It's either that or they're gagging on it. it tastes alright to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I won't say what I was going to. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 same, lots of frozen foods leave really small bits that the fish wont eat Why do you think my corals grow so quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Soak in tap water then put through fine net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickle Pickle Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Number 1 for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 some days i just add the whole cow, hoofs and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickle Pickle Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Number one (0 phospates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelifaxNZ Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 some days i just add the whole cow, hoofs and all I think you have Piranahs not corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 tested the po4 in the water from defrosting my frozen food tonight, holy cow off the scale!! thanks guys now i know where my po4 is comming from :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 No2 defrost in tap water and rinse through net. Add garlic and soak for 30min add to tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 tested the po4 in the water from defrosting my frozen food tonight, holy cow off the scale!! thanks guys now i know where my po4 is comming from what frozen food did you test specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 More often than not they contain phosphate, plus lots of other stuff. They are practically raised in phosphorous, nitrogen, and trace metal baths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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