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  1. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    I froze or dried (guess this would take a little more reading) my grape caluerpa I harvest for nutrient export and then blend it with the nori when i make my bi-monthly fish food? thoughts? risks? pros and cons, general laughter and pointing......
     
    Swisswiss, Sep 15, 2015
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I"m sure it would work, not sure if I'd bother though myself.
     
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  3. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    it would bring little to no nutritional value? or would just be a pita to do?
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    As you know fresh is better. Since vey few fish eat caluerpa it may make the food less tasty or worse it could be dangerous for some fish to ingest.:undecided:
     
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  5. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    good point
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Don't think it's worth the risk. Your better off just using some high quality nori. Good thinking though
     
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  7. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    was hoping it would add further variety to the diet, it just kinda bums me out to have to regularly throw it out :s. iv tried throwing a couple "branches" in and my blue tang seems to appreciate the grapes and thin roots but doesnt really feast on it, my yellow tang ignores it as a whole....
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Steep it in water and use it as fertilizer.Your plants will love it. If you have any lol.
     
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