Where and What Nori Sheets are you using.

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

Hoping someone has a bulk nori source. Amazon and eBay has a lot of options. Which one are you using? Where did you purchase from? I've got lots of nori eating fish (Achilles, Powder Blue, Blonde Naso, Yellow Tang, Moorish Idol, Copper Band yes he eats nori, Flame angel, Leopard Wrasse, Cleaner wrasse.) and my 750 sheets supply has come to an end.

Smirkish · May 17, 2021

I use Ocean Nutrition and usually purchase in LFS or on Amazon. Some supermarkets sell it as well.
@redfishbluefish where do you buy your nori?

fishybizzness · May 17, 2021

If you can find a local restaurant supply that serves sushi restaurants they sell bulk seaweed sheets. Make sure they are the ones with no additives. You can also ask any local sushi restaurants where they get theirs.

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

Smirkish said:
I use Ocean Nutrition and usually purchase in LFS or on Amazon. Some supermarkets sell it as well.
@redfishbluefish where do you buy your nori?

Definitely looking for something not marketed to Aquarium Hobbiest. No Ocean Nutrition, No Two Little Fishies, No Rod's Food.

Rmckoy · May 17, 2021

Grocery stores sell dulse which is seaweed .
not sure if it has any additives

Smirkish · May 17, 2021

@gonzo620 I figured. You’ve got a lot to feed! Redfish buys at a supermarket in bulk I believe, but wanted to confirm and see which one.

ying yang · May 17, 2021

Ive got same question.
Im in uk and went to a large chinese store and worker i asked had puzzled look on his face as i asked for nori then said was for fishtank and his face changed again.he then took me to aisle with dried seaweed.
Some roasted,some had chilli flavouring in so in the end got 0 and had to order oceans nutrition green algae sheets ( came with little suction clip so bonus) but i would like to find somewhere that sells just dried seaweed 100% as be 5 times cheaper as not got aquarium or picture of a fish on label lol

Vyper · May 17, 2021

Bulk Reef Supply sells nori in large quantities. My tangs don’t seem to care for any other nori either.

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

Rmckoy said:
Grocery stores sell dulse which is seaweed .
not sure if it has any additives

Smirkish said:
@gonzo620 I figured. You’ve got a lot to feed! Redfish buys at a supermarket in bulk I believe, but wanted to confirm and see which one.

Unfortunately my grocery stores do not offer anything I can use for my fishes.

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

Vyper said:
Bulk Reef Supply sells nori in large quantities. My tangs don’t seem to care for any other nori either.

I am aware. Just looking for a more wallet friendly purchase.

Rmckoy · May 17, 2021

gonzo620 said:
Unfortunately my grocery stores do not offer anything I can use for my fishes.

I use two little fishies purple bag .

@CanuckReefer makes his own food using dulse or other seaweed

redfishbluefish · May 17, 2021

Smirkish said:
I use Ocean Nutrition and usually purchase in LFS or on Amazon. Some supermarkets sell it as well.
@redfishbluefish where do you buy your nori?

I was originally buying from my local Asian market, but they weren't the best and eventually closed. I then discovered H-Mart, an Asian market that I love. I think they might be a chain, so check them out. Their Nori choices are unbelievable....an entire isle on both sides. I actually tried kelp (big package), because it looked interesting.....don't bother, the fish don't touch it.

Anyway, I buy packages with the most (at the right thickness) that have maybe 30-40 sheets. What you want is plain nori without any added salt or spices. Don't worry about it being roasted.....all nori is "roasted" to dry it out.

My other tip is look closely at the nori itself. I don't like the real thin stuff....it disintegrates into little bits before the fish can eat it.

I thought I was going to be able to take a picture and show the differences in light passing through.....but that didn't work. The purple nori feels like tissue paper while the brown stuff has more of a thin cardboard feel. You want the cardboard. You should also be able to tell in the overall thickness of the packages with the number count of sheets. Packages are only a couple bucks, so buy a couple different ones to give your fish variety. I keep one small sandwich baggie in the fish room while the rest is kept in the freezer.

If you're interested, HERE's how I cut the nori for storage and feeding.

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

@redfishbluefish thank you! "Local" Asian market for me is 40 min drive to Indianapolis. So hoping for an online bulk source. Your tips are helpful and appreciated.

najer · May 17, 2021

Ocean Nutrient red with garlic here, air dried as from what I read there is a break down in nutritional value if heat dried, fish love it.
From my lfs and I have five tangs and a fox face.

WVNed · May 17, 2021

I get mine at the local grocery. 10 sheets for $3.69.
Look at Walmart.com and there is some on eBay that looked interesting.

CanuckReefer · May 17, 2021

gonzo620 said:
Unfortunately my grocery stores do not offer anything I can use for my fishes.

Rmckoy said:
I use two little fishies purple bag .

@CanuckReefer makes his own food using dulse or other seaweed

About twice the price as up here, however worth it imo. My YT and pygmy angels love it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maine-Co...lantic-Sea-Vegetable-2-Ounce-Package/29303295

gonzo620 · May 17, 2021

WVNed said:
I get mine at the local grocery. 10 sheets for $3.69.
Look at Walmart.com and there is some on eBay that looked interesting.

Nice! Amazon as well. Found one product with customer questions asking about using it in saltwater tank. Walmart.com is an option. Quick look didn't provide the bulk purchase I'm looking for. Only a 12 pack of 10sheets, and is comparable to Two Little Fishes in price.