Food Processor for DIY food ?

[427HISS]

I know NOTHING,....about ford processors, so I need help on choosing one for making our
own fish food. I have no idea on what we need. Good enough to chop meaty food's, but not so much that makes it into a juicer.

Would like it in a smaller package, but high quality for say, under $100 ? :squigglemouth
I think $200 & up is overkill unless that's the only way to get quality.

Know what I mean Vern ? lol,....:tongue:

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[NobleSun27]

Well you can get a decent food processor for under a hundred bucks especially for just fish food but to not make it a juicer its all about the blades and the time you are using it. a decent one will turn anything to juice if you blend it long enough, you will have to just experiment. Go get one for a good price and then figure out how long you need to blend it for. A cheap one might take 20 sec and a good one 5 sec.

 

[427HISS]

Looks like some more research !
After setting up three tanks with many,....products reviewed, I'M TIRED OF IT ! lol :squigglemouth:

 

[Frozn]

I would think a simply hand chopper would work great. Cheap and small and shouldnt have to worry about a juicy mess

 

[msderganc]

I'd agree. I make my own food and I do not use a food processor anymore. Well, what I do is process about 10% for some small feeders, and then I hand chop the rest.

When I was blending/processing it, I found that it made the particles way too small.

 

[EW_Fish]

Here what I use. Any larger chunks that dont get chopped I freeze and use to feed acans

Ninja Express Chopper - Walmart.com

 

[brentsreef]

Here what I use. Any larger chunks that dont get chopped I freeze and use to feed acans

Ninja Express Chopper - Walmart.com

This is the chopper i use also. Works great

 

[EW_Fish]

This is the chopper i use also. Works great

Note that I said larger chunks. But this chopper will make stuff soupy I just try not to let it get to that point! lol

 

[Rob Top1]

When i make food I make about 10lbs. Cheaper that way. I burned up a ninja express after three batches. Maybe not an express but one of their products. Have made three times as many batches with a Hamilton Beach from Walmart. This has a side shute on it which is great for the chunckier parts. In addition to the blades the type of meat will impact how it comes out. I would stay away from squid and octopus, pain to deal with. Meats I use. Shrimp whole sardines ocean pearch cherry clams mussel crab scallop oyster and silver fish. I also burn a candle cuz it STINKS

 

[brentsreef]

Very true, i tend to use it in quick bursts, while constantly checking the foods consistency

 

[EW_Fish]

Very true, i tend to use it in quick bursts, while constantly checking the foods consistency

This is also how I do it. I only know the soupy part because I had bought it to make baby food for my son and then we didn't need it anymore and I got a great idea to make my own

 

[brentsreef]

Another thing i tend to do to avoid a ton of small particles too small for my fish to eat is i use some red solo cups and punch holes a little smaller than the desired size particles i want in the bottom of the cup and run some rodi water over it to wash any preservatives and any soupiness away. Just gotta make sure the holes are small, if theyre too big..... I think you can assume what will happen

 

[427HISS]

When i make food I make about 10lbs. Cheaper that way. I burned up a ninja express after three batches. Maybe not an express but one of their products. Have made three times as many batches with a Hamilton Beach from Walmart. This has a side shute on it which is great for the chunckier parts. In addition to the blades the type of meat will impact how it comes out. I would stay away from squid and octopus, pain to deal with. Meats I use. Shrimp whole sardines ocean pearch cherry clams mussel crab scallop oyster and silver fish. I also burn a candle cuz it STINKS

We found a jgreat deal at Kohls for a 3 cup for $26.. I''ll let you know how it works out.

Thanks everyone !

 

[msderganc]

FYI, I've now made four batches of food. I vastly prefer the hand chopped variety. Much less cloudiness, and the fish get much more food.

 

[tyler1503]

I'd agree. I make my own food and I do not use a food processor anymore. Well, what I do is process about 10% for some small feeders, and then I hand chop the rest.

When I was blending/processing it, I found that it made the particles way too small.

+1.
I hand chop everything now. It takes all day, but I get the exact consistency I'm looking for.
I used to use a blender but it turned everything to slop. I couldn't find a decent balance between being too chunky and looking like it came out the other of the fish already. Chopping by hand is the way to go :)

 

[Wrx5803]

I don't use a food processor but instead I use a cheese grader. I only do small batches so it might work well for me but the pieces are perfect. Buy one with the 4 different sides. I shred them when it's frozen

 

[msderganc]

I don't use a food processor but instead I use a cheese grader. I only do small batches so it might work well for me but the pieces are perfect. Buy one with the 4 different sides. I shred them when it's frozen

Yeah that's a good idea too.