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tweaky Enthusiast Posts: 286 Kudos: 164 Votes: 5 Registered: 18-Jan-2004	Are you suppose to defrost frozen food, or do u just chuck in the frozen piece. Yeah i know its a pretty sad question but still. Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
fosteder Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Apr-2004	I believe most packages tell you to defrost a little bit of food in a cup of water (from you tank). And then giving it to your fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	some ppl rinse it under the tap to defrost. But this may be washing nutrients down the sink. I put on a glove and hold it in my tank and some melts away. I also do the "in a cup" method. Defrost a bit in a cup with some tank water. Hope they enjoy the meal regardless of your chef expertise and preparation technique. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Defrost it in a cup of tank water & then pour the food in the tank. I think it's better to defrost the food. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Just think of the brain freezes the poor little fishies will have otherwise . The only frozen food I use is peas...if I'm cold I pop them in the microwave for a few seconds otherwise I just warm them between my fingers, then pop them in the tank. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
tiolpu Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Jun-2004	I put frozen food on the aquarium lamp cover. Simple and fast way to defroze
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Fish_Tank Fish Addict Posts: 860 Kudos: 940 Votes: 1 Registered: 13-Nov-2003	hmm, am i the only one that just dumps a block or 2 in and let them bite bits off??? could be like ice cream i guess
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
krige Big Fish Posts: 405 Kudos: 1088 Votes: 377 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	I tend to do a bit of both, defrost using tank water and leaving a small lump that when addd to the tank distracts the top feeders alowing the other worms to sink for my clowns. Gibson SG you know you want one!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	I defrost in a seperate cup filled with tank water, then filter the food from the water......discard the water and feed the food. the Gel binders used to hold the food together introduce alot of unwanted/un-needed proteins, phosphates into the water.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
tmlhaus Enthusiast Posts: 231 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Mar-2004	I just put it in frozen and they still go after it. I guess I just have greedy little piggies in my tank, they'll go for anything..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	i put my worm/shrimp in a cup and ether let it sit OR put it in the microwave for a few seconds!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
seedkiros Mega Fish Posts: 974 Kudos: 270 Votes: 8 Registered: 07-Mar-2003	let it sit out in a cup of tank water. I never thought of putting it above lights, i may do that. MMMM bloodworm flavored ice cream!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	I always defrost it in a cup of tank water and them feed via a pipette. That way you can control the amount given each time and train the fish to feed from you personally whilst you check the stock condition.
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