Does anyone here rinse their frozen food prior to feeding their fish? I know some people just toss a frozen cube in their tanks. I thaw my food into a container and target feed my fish. Any unused portions go into the fridge. I don't rinse it or strain the liquid from the food. Should I be rinsing it?
Do you rinse your frozen food prior to feeding?
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Radman73
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Up for debate. I don't but I struggle to keep phosphate and nitrate up too, so I don't mind a little bit dirtying up the water. Many advocate to strain. Many don't.
I feed 10 to 12 Hikari frozen cubes a day in a heavily populates 90g and don’t strain out anything for 30 years. Aside from fish poop I figure all the tiny particles in the frozen are also feeding the corals. If it was a problem I’m sure I would have noticed a problem arise with my water quality adversely affecting the whole system.
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When I do, these little stainless steel tea leaf strainers work great.
jdeb101
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I recommend reading this...
www.advancedaquarist.com
Aquarium Chemistry: Phosphate And Math: Yes You Need To Understand Both
Foods are by far the most important source of phosphate in most aquariums. In considering whether sources of phosphate other than foods are important, one must carefully look to the actual amounts involved to determine whether other sources are even worth trying to minimize.
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