how long after i defrost food ???

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  1. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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    once i defrost brine shrimp,krill etc how long can it last for in fridge?
     
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  3. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    I try to use mine within 24-48 hours after defrosting.
     
  4. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I don't even defrost it. I cut a piece off of the cube, put it into a cup, add some tank water and let it defrost that way, then I just add.
     
  6. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    +1 On that, Same way I do it :lol:
     
  7. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I've tried refrigerating it.......don't do it lol It doesn't stay fresh too long.
     
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  9. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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    ok i will just use what i need and not put it in the fridge.
    atm i put the food in a little cup leave it for 1 min then add it to the tank.
     
  10. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    sounds good to me!

    Edit..not the shrimp..the method.
     
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  11. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Good question.....depending on what you are trying to keep, up to 4-5 days in the refridgerator. Some frozen food will start to have a pretty potent odor. I use a variety of cubes and will put 3 cubes in a cup with filtered water (1/2 of the cup water), after day 2 I siphon out just water and add more fresh water.
     
  12. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    if your worried about phosphates getting into tank, pour liquid and shrimp/food mixture through a brine shrimp (fine mesh) net and disgard juice.