Lrs frozen or Rods frozen exclusively

madweazl · Sep 18, 2019

Pretty much LRS exclusively; I do add algae sheets occasionally (supposed to be doing it daily but I miss more than not).

Deiblerj · Sep 18, 2019

Cment said:
Ehiem works great just have to fine tune the opening for food so the right amount comes out.

+1. I’ve had my little door open and dump wayyyy too much food in lol

Cment · Sep 18, 2019

Deiblerj said:
+1. I’ve had my little door open and dump wayyyy too much food in lol

LOL, yes Ive had this happen too. I also added a 2 little fishes feeding ring so it doesnt go straight down the overflow.

LesPoissons · Sep 20, 2019

I feed Rods bc my LFS doenst carry LRS. Would love to try it but dont want to pay a premium on frozen shipping. Maybe 1x a month I throw some formula one pellets in just bc I have a jar. I do add some pieces of nori every few days too. Lots of tangs.

LadyTang2 · Jan 14, 2020

madweazl said:
Pretty much LRS exclusively; I do add algae sheets occasionally (supposed to be doing it daily but I miss more than not).

How many fish (say typical 3 or 4 inch fish) would one of these $20 bags of reef frenzy feed?

How long does one bag last you and how many fish do you have?

Thanks!

LesPoissons · Jan 15, 2020

I have 20 fish and 1 8oz bag lasts about a month. I feed about 2 tsp a day.

Zach W · Jan 15, 2020

I use LRS exclusively and everything is happy and healthy!

S2G · Jan 15, 2020

Old thread. Both good foods but lrs is as clean as you get using frozen. My numbers don't creep up like rods.

It would last awhile with little 3-4" fish

ReefGrammie · Jan 15, 2020

I've generally used Rod's (which I order online), but I want to try LRS. Found out there's a store about 30 minutes from me that stocks it. Sounds like it's time to visit a new LFS!

I also use an Ehiem auto feeder with marine flakes on vacation, but only if I'm going to be gone a week or more!

madweazl · Jan 15, 2020

ArcticAcropora said:
How many fish (say typical 3 or 4 inch fish) would one of these $20 bags of reef frenzy feed?

How long does one bag last you and how many fish do you have?

Thanks!

I've never really paid attention. One flat lasts us roughly a month with 10 or 11 fish I suppose. I've never really paid attention; I grab two packs when we hit the LFS. We feed 3-4 cube equivalents daily.

ca1ore · Jan 26, 2020

I really have no preference, but since I do a single large frozen order once a year in the winter, it’s usually Rods because LRS is harder to find. My LFS carries it, but at a sizable premium. Reminds me, I think it’s close to order time for 2020 lol.

locito277 · Jan 26, 2020

I really like Rogger’s reef foods. Surprised more people don’t use it. I feed a multitude of others including Rods and LRS as well. Variety is great for fish.

vetteguy53081 · Jan 26, 2020

Maya Ybry-Yagy said:
I have 20 fish and 1 8oz bag lasts about a month. I feed about 2 tsp a day.

8 oz lasts Maybe a week for me.

vetteguy53081 · Jan 26, 2020

I feed 21 diets. Rods and LRS fish frenzy and herbivore diet are part of it

Oberst Oswald · Jan 31, 2020

In New Jersey there are quite a few fish stores within an hours drive. Can get any fish food I'd like. Tried them all. LRS Fish & Reef Frenzy is what I buy and travel an hour one way to get even though the other brands are closer. Rod's is somewhat watery and the chunks are smaller so LRS is first choice, Rod's second and Hirkari third.

shookONES · Feb 1, 2020

Does anyone else’s skimmer stop foaming when feeding Rods? Mine goes AWOL for 2-3 hours every night after I feed. I just picked up some LRS to see if it does the same. Octo Regal 150sss skimmer btw

ReefHog · Feb 18, 2020

I use to use Rod's a lot but have since switched to LRS because Rod's always had the shrimp shells/molts in it and would scatter around the tank. No larger fish that consume the shells. Curious if that is still the case.

MickeyCT · Feb 19, 2020

locito277 said:
I really like Rogger’s reef foods. Surprised more people don’t use it. I feed a multitude of others including Rods and LRS as well. Variety is great for fish.

I also feed Rogger's and love it. My biggest issue with Rogger's is the way it needs to be fed via a "pouch" so the fish can pick at it. It's fine while I'm home, but I travel a lot and I need something that can just be thawed so it separates so it can be dumped in the tank.

Rods is definitely smaller so great for my anthias. For my larger fish it doesn't seem to matter. Though they all love Rogger's.