Feeding Experiment -- shrimp in a net bag

[McGene]

Thought I would see what happens when putting a frozen cube in a net pouch I made for Nori --rather than thaw the cube in tank water and then serve with a turkey baster.

Seemed to work just fine as it thawed slowly and released the shrimp -- leaving the pumps on seems to allow the fish a more "sporting" chance to capture their food (perhaps similar to their natural habitat).

Will try this a few times more and report back on the success or failure of this approach.

 

[JasonK84]

Thought I would see what happens when putting a frozen cube in a net pouch I made for Nori --rather than thaw the cube in tank water and then serve with a turkey baster.

Seemed to work just fine as it thawed slowly and released the shrimp -- leaving the pumps on seems to allow the fish a more "sporting" chance to capture their food (perhaps similar to their natural habitat).

Will try this a few times more and report back on the success or failure of this approach.

I'm going to get a FFF (frozen food feeder) from @cromag27. You should check them out on his sponsor forum (Octo Aquatics) if you aren't happy with the mesh.

 

[cromag27]

 

[McGene]

Pretty cool feeder -- certainly looks nicer than mine :)
Followed the link to his build, but did not see any way to determine cost or even make a purchase.
Do you know how?

 

[McGene]

No need to reply -- found the link and pricing.

 

[McGene]

So, after a few feedings using the net bag I find it far superior to using the turkey baster approach.
The food thaws slowly being released into the water column slowly as well -- giving more time for ALL the food to be eaten -- and the fish seem to feed more naturally.

 

[JasonK84]

We need pics and or video please!

 

[cracker]

Could You give us a pic of this netbag? I'd like to see how big the mesh is. Thanks

 

[JasonK84]

Could You give us a pic of this netbag? I'd like to see how big the mesh is. Thanks

I've seen these but haven't tried one. I've got 2 of the magnetic algae clips and use them daily.

 

[McGene]

Sorry for the delay in responding. It's a simple approach exactly like the one posted by Jason. I had some netting attached it using very small zip ties. Hope the pic helps.

 

[McGene]

Quick update:
Some frozen foods do not easily pass through the small mesh. Perhaps that's the benefit of the Octo FFF unit which appears to allow the food to float and dissolve and fall without any hindrance.