Frozen Food rinse or no?

[Reefcowboy]

Anything that is in the liquid your food is in is very likely to be in the food also.

I don't rinse. The amount of nutrients in the fluid is insignificant compared to what's in the food. I also think the smaller particles removed with rinsing are beneficial to the filter feeders in the tank.

I would agree, but how do we know what's in there. How do we know, precisely if it is beneficial at all

 

[saltyhog]

I would agree, but how do we know what's in there. How do we know, precisely if it is beneficial at all

If I don't have confidence in the maker, I don't buy their foods. I guess the point is, even if there is something harmful in the food, you don't really accomplish anything by rinsing other than making your self feel better about it. :D There are lots of foods that have been reliable for a long time with proven track records.

I use Hikari, PE and LRS brand foods and don't worry about their quality as I've used them for years.

 

[SPR1968]

I just throw around 3 cubes in the tank and it breaks up as the fish thrash around and then it jets all around with the circulation jets. Makes them work a little for the food! Lol

And has anyone ever filled their fish up, their just always hungry, or greedy!

 

[eshtog]

I don't rinse either. I add garlic, selcon, vita-chem, and then I let it thaw.

 

[homer1475]

No rinse club here either.

I thaw a chunk of LRS, a chunk of PE Mysis, and a couple spoons of reef chili in tank water for a couple minutes, then dump right in.

My corals would be very upset if I rinsed all the extra small particles down the drain.

 

[Singspot]

I have been rinsing for last 6 years ... obviously we will not see clear direct sign of rinsing (as I feed heavy and food/ fish poo was providing the nutrition for the LPS corals) ...

Every post here said do not rinse, I will stop and see for couple of weeks.

 

[piranhaman00]

I feed Piscine energetics mysis bulk packaging. You absolutely must rinse it, it’s full of oils, fats ect and dumping it all into tank was causing major issues.

I also feed rods and don’t rinse.

 

[Singspot]

I rinse too. Same thinking and worey my NO3 wud aky rocket if I do not remove the juices ...

But wonder why PE would put all those materials only needing users to rinse and throw?

 

[Jeffcb]

No rinse. However I do soak in vitamins.

 

[Singspot]

I s33. What is your tank size and water change regimen?

 

[Dburr1014]

I don't rinse.
Actually, I hold the cube in my fingers. My female clown eats from my hand. If I were to drop it in she would take the whole thing. I have to pull it out and it melts some and dip it back in. Sometimes I put it on the intake of a powerhead and it disperses all over the tank.
For me, it's quality time with the fish. LOL

 

[LeftyReefer]

I don't rinse.