TO Rinse, Or Not To Rinse

[bayoupr]

I have always rinsed my frozen food ( Mysis and brine shrimp cubes) in a very fine meshed net with warm water and wonder if this is a waste of time considering most of the frozen foods these days are fairly clean of any un-wanted stuff. I noticed on some Rods Food I got recently they recommend not to rinse their product. They claim by rinsing you are actually removing a lot of the good? Any thoughts or opinions on this subject.

 

[BryanS4]

I only use LRS and I never rinse. It seems super clean, so I don't see the need to rinse their product.

 

[watchguy123]

Ever since I started using LRS frenzy foods, I do not rinse. The cup with water and LRS frozen food also does not look oily like I have seen in the past with other frozen foods. They obviously keep their food well rinsed and very nutritious.

 

[brandon429]

I never rinsed before reading Randys article about po4 in the reef aquarium that says rinsing does no good. I was lzy before the article reinforced what Id been only lucky in choosing to avoid.

 

[bayoupr]

I never rinsed before reading Randys article about po4 in the reef aquarium that says rinsing does no good. I was lzy before the article reinforced what Id been only lucky in choosing to avoid.

I just read Randy's article on this. While he states the fact that frozen foods contain phosphates for preservatives, he really doesn't stress upon rinsing. I know a lot of flake food and pellets contain some phosphates also but we don't rinse these. When I get in from offshore I am going to compare the amount of phosphates in my frozen to my dry foods. I have a feeling there might not be much difference. It is a interesting article, thanks.

 

[joshkirkland83]

I know that LRS are rinsed and frozen with RODI water. You should check and see if RODs are done the same way. Anything else i rinse, my fish and corals are growing out of control.