How to make homemade MUSH! - Page 5

Craig Manoukian · 03-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Awesome thread, great exchange of information everyone!

bluespotjawfish · 03-05-2008, 09:50 PM

Before my trip last week I made mush for the kids to feed while I was away. Just used what I had on hand:

Deli shrimp chopped in the blender and mixed with some frozen cubes (krill, mysis, and I don't remember what else). Then I added some freeze-dried cyclopeeze, mysis, plankton, seaweed select to which I added (Zoe, Selcon, VitaChem, Garlic Guard).

This made a thick paste that I spooned onto Press N Seal Freezer Wrap. I then folded the freezer wrap over the top and flattened each spoonful and pressed the seems so that each one made it's own little sealed pouch. Then I cut the pouches apart and placed them in a baggie. Each day the kids took a pouch out to feed.

This mixture works very well for both my small and large fish. It stays together for the big guy, but also easily breaks apart if the little ones are after it.

lcstorc · 03-05-2008, 10:05 PM

Hey I've got a question.
In Lee's nutrition thread she was talking about the importance of feeding the entire animal whenever possible. I would think the shrimp would be an easy way to add the whole thing.
Next time I make mine I'm going to use the whole shrimp and see how it goes.
I also add quite a bit of mysis to my mix. Pretty much whatever saltwater goodies the fish store has when I go.

IMO the eggcrate works even better than the mini ice cubes. It was a pain to fill each cube. The eggcrate made a great size cube and I could make however many I wanted and stack them to freeze.

BigAl07 · 03-05-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Before my trip last week I made mush for the kids to feed while I was away. Just used what I had on hand:

Deli shrimp chopped in the blender and mixed with some frozen cubes (krill, mysis, and I don't remember what else). Then I added some freeze-dried cyclopeeze, mysis, plankton, seaweed select to which I added (Zoe, Selcon, VitaChem, Garlic Guard).

This made a thick paste that I spooned onto Press N Seal Freezer Wrap. I then folded the freezer wrap over the top and flattened each spoonful and pressed the seems so that each one made it's own little sealed pouch. Then I cut the pouches apart and placed them in a baggie. Each day the kids took a pouch out to feed.

This mixture works very well for both my small and large fish. It stays together for the big guy, but also easily breaks apart if the little ones are after it.

You DO realize we need PICS to validate your statements above! We need of the food being made AND the food being dispensed.

cracker · 03-05-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

Hey I've got a question.
In Lee's nutrition thread she was talking about the importance of feeding the entire animal whenever possible. I would think the shrimp would be an easy way to add the whole thing.
Next time I make mine I'm going to use the whole shrimp and see how it goes.
I also add quite a bit of mysis to my mix. Pretty much whatever saltwater goodies the fish store has when I go.

IMO the eggcrate works even better than the mini ice cubes. It was a pain to fill each cube. The eggcrate made a great size cube and I could make however many I wanted and stack them to freeze.

I have been thinking about Lee's mention of "whole fish" . Folks living near the coast could get whole "marine" fish from fish markets or more likely from friends who fish. Next time I actually catch a fish & bring it home for dinner I will save the internal organs.

SmokeyNite · 04-09-2008, 09:45 PM

I made some mush yesterday and poured it over some eggcrate to freeze. Today it looks great. Only problem is, how do you get them out of the crating???

I took a cookie sheet and put the eggcrating on it then poured the food on top and smoothed the food into each cube. But some oozed out the bottom and I can't get them out! HELP!!

vdituri · 04-10-2008, 01:02 PM

You could try setting them out for a bit so they defrost just enough to take the frost off. Maybe they will slide better then.

Anyone know if we could do this and use some kind of oil or pam to pretreat the eggcrate?

Cod liver oil maybe?

Woodstock · 04-10-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

You could try setting them out for a bit so they defrost just enough to take the frost off. Maybe they will slide better then.

Anyone know if we could do this and use some kind of oil or pam to pretreat the eggcrate?

Cod liver oil maybe?

Humm... I don't think I would use any type of oil. Try using wax paper on the bottom.

Craig Manoukian · 04-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Cod liver oil = extra Omega 3 fatty acids!

SmokeyNite · 04-10-2008, 03:00 PM

It's not stuff stuck to the bottom that's really the problem. It's getting the food out of the little cubes! LOL My fish keep following me around the tank, begging for food!

vdituri · 04-11-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Cod liver oil = extra Omega 3 fatty acids!

Thats what I was thinking.
Rub the eggcrate down before applying the mush and freezing it.
Worth a shot.

Do they still sell it at the pharmacy?

JWarren · 04-12-2008, 05:31 AM

I think they do, they also have salmon oil as well.

Just a note on these fats folks, it will make your skimmer go nuts! Don't use too much or you will have a foam over flow!

vdituri · 04-14-2008, 01:43 AM

Good warning!

Stacef · 06-18-2008, 05:11 PM

I am on my way to the store right now, making some mush tonight! Will take pics.

BigAl07 · 06-18-2008, 05:13 PM

Eww lucky you

One of my LFS is going to be stocking Rod's Food so HOPEFULLY after tomorrow night I'm DONE making it myself! LOL

03-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#61 (permalink)
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bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Before my trip last week I made mush for the kids to feed while I was away. Just used what I had on hand: Deli shrimp chopped in the blender and mixed with some frozen cubes (krill, mysis, and I don't remember what else). Then I added some freeze-dried cyclopeeze, mysis, plankton, seaweed select to which I added (Zoe, Selcon, VitaChem, Garlic Guard). This made a thick paste that I spooned onto Press N Seal Freezer Wrap. I then folded the freezer wrap over the top and flattened each spoonful and pressed the seems so that each one made it's own little sealed pouch. Then I cut the pouches apart and placed them in a baggie. Each day the kids took a pouch out to feed. This mixture works very well for both my small and large fish. It stays together for the big guy, but also easily breaks apart if the little ones are after it. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Hey I've got a question. In Lee's nutrition thread she was talking about the importance of feeding the entire animal whenever possible. I would think the shrimp would be an easy way to add the whole thing. Next time I make mine I'm going to use the whole shrimp and see how it goes. I also add quite a bit of mysis to my mix. Pretty much whatever saltwater goodies the fish store has when I go. IMO the eggcrate works even better than the mini ice cubes. It was a pain to fill each cube. The eggcrate made a great size cube and I could make however many I wanted and stack them to freeze. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

04-09-2008, 09:45 PM	#66 (permalink)
SmokeyNite Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! I made some mush yesterday and poured it over some eggcrate to freeze. Today it looks great. Only problem is, how do you get them out of the crating??? I took a cookie sheet and put the eggcrating on it then poured the food on top and smoothed the food into each cube. But some oozed out the bottom and I can't get them out! HELP!!

04-10-2008, 01:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! You could try setting them out for a bit so they defrost just enough to take the frost off. Maybe they will slide better then. Anyone know if we could do this and use some kind of oil or pam to pretreat the eggcrate? Cod liver oil maybe? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-10-2008, 02:22 PM	#69 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Cod liver oil = extra Omega 3 fatty acids! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-10-2008, 03:00 PM	#70 (permalink)
SmokeyNite Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! It's not stuff stuck to the bottom that's really the problem. It's getting the food out of the little cubes! LOL My fish keep following me around the tank, begging for food!

04-12-2008, 05:31 AM	#72 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! I think they do, they also have salmon oil as well. Just a note on these fats folks, it will make your skimmer go nuts! Don't use too much or you will have a foam over flow! __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

04-14-2008, 01:43 AM	#73 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Good warning! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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