As a new reefer on a budget I've been looking for areas where I can save money. One place where I can save a little is making my own fish food.
I found this Houdini silicone ice tray at my local target and it gave me the inspiration. The cubes are about 1 gram when full and it makes up to 160 per tray. They end up much like the packs you can buy at your LFS but more of them.
For the filler I am trying different foods at the moment to see what my reef inhabitants like.
I found some frozen cod at the dollar tree for $1.25, mixed it with some algae wafers, and some freeze dried shrimp and then chopped it into bite size for my smaller fish. Early trials look promising.
I think at some point I I will switch to nori mixed with this seafood mix that is $8 at Sam's Club.
I think this could end up saving alot of money if I get it right and hopefully this will help out someone else with a diy itch.
I found this Houdini silicone ice tray at my local target and it gave me the inspiration. The cubes are about 1 gram when full and it makes up to 160 per tray. They end up much like the packs you can buy at your LFS but more of them.
For the filler I am trying different foods at the moment to see what my reef inhabitants like.
I found some frozen cod at the dollar tree for $1.25, mixed it with some algae wafers, and some freeze dried shrimp and then chopped it into bite size for my smaller fish. Early trials look promising.
I think at some point I I will switch to nori mixed with this seafood mix that is $8 at Sam's Club.
I think this could end up saving alot of money if I get it right and hopefully this will help out someone else with a diy itch.