How to make homemade MUSH! - Page 9

Woodstock · 08-04-2008, 11:21 PM

So did either of you test flakes yet?

urville · 08-05-2008, 12:21 AM

no not yet, I'm having a devil of a time finding fresh seafood that i can verify hasnt been treated or preserved. People at these counters seem paticularly clueless.

Trudging on! I will let you know when I know something.

Woodstock · 08-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Unless you're going straight to the boat docks, my guess is it has all been treated with some type of perservative.
I've been using grocery store 'fresh' seafood products for years with no issues. I do of course presoak every item in ro/di water for about 10-20 min before blending.

Fordgirl083 · 08-07-2008, 10:01 PM

hello every body so we are new to this and have a blast learning every thing we can so i have been looking a foods at the lfs and notices that there is a lot of filler in the food that i think would not help fish or your tank fillers= waste. i have never seen wheat grow under water in the ocean? so i read some of your guys post and we to the seafood store in mosslanding and got some stuff to make a mush.
clam
oyster
ahi tuna
shrimp
made sure that all came from the ocean only made 6oz for starters
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Woodstock · 08-07-2008, 10:33 PM

Looks yummy

Fordgirl083 · 08-08-2008, 04:08 AM

what vitamins should i have on hand and should i mix diff one in one day and others the next?
what are good websites for buying this stuff
thanks kelly and bryan

lcstorc · 08-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Sounds like what we do. Personally I add Selocn to my mush but IMO the fresh seafood is the real key. You are right about the fillers and that is one reason my fish get primarily my mush. I guess I am lucky here since I do go to the docks and a little seafood store right there. They already know me and are used to my strange requests.
A lot of our sponsors sell a variety of vitamins and addatives that are wonderful.

BigAl07 · 08-08-2008, 11:30 AM

Lynn did you ever try "Rod's Food" yet?

lcstorc · 08-08-2008, 11:36 AM

Brought some home from MACNA last year. Fish liked it but I don't have anywhere local to buy it and shipping just isn't realistic. If I could find it locally it would be one of the many foods in my freezer. I would still feed primarily my mush but it does seem like a great option for variety. Maybe he will be at this year's MACNA. Rod himself was there last year.

BigAl07 · 08-08-2008, 11:53 AM

I would think he will be there. One of the LFS here is now carrying (Per my request) and honestly I don't think I'll be changing anything at all. After sitting down with the LFS owner (he talked with Rod for hours) I just can't possibly make the stuff he makes for the money. S/H is a BIG hurdle but since LFS is now stocking it I'm good to go.

My tank is THRIVING and I have to give some credit to the new food. My recent algae bloom has gone see here pics of before

My corals are growing very well and the tank as a whole just seems more "happy and at peace" over the last 2 months. the good news is I take "Rod's Food" and thaw it out and then pour this into ice trays diluted with water and then just every other nice drop a cube into the tank. It couldn't be more easy and I don't have the "Aroma" of preparing the fresh mush.

Just to be fair.. I have to mention that I've done some other things that probably contributed to the clean up... New Bulbs, changed orientation of power heads, and I'm sure some other things too...

lcstorc · 08-08-2008, 12:18 PM

I agree that the food is good and I certainly wouldn't miss the smell of mush making. I'll have to get info from him to bring back to my lfs. I've been trying to get him to stock true mysid shrimp as well but he only stocks PE.

sambrinar · 08-10-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

So did either of you test flakes yet?

Been too busy at work, that is where my tank is, maybe Mon.

What vitamins would you suggest for 1 O clown and 1 Wheeler watchman gobie??

Woodstock · 08-11-2008, 12:03 AM

I add Vita-chem and Selcon to my homemade mush recipe.

Here are a few very indepth post by Leebca:
Feeding Marine Fish and Marine Fish Nutrition
Vitamin and Fat Supplements

lcstorc · 08-11-2008, 11:37 AM

Almost time to make new mush. Maybe Friday when I am home and Frank is at work. I can stink up the house without sending him to his mother's.

sambrinar · 08-12-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

So did either of you test flakes yet?

Ok Doni, WOW that was impressive, I tested my prime reef flakes!!!!

Tank water phosphate 0, flake water (granted, lots of flakes, about a pinch in about 4 oz of tank water) phos went to 10 with API kit.

I didn't test the freeze dried cyplopeeze, now I am scared. Good teaching tool though. lesson learned, soak all food!!!!

I knew the frozen, never thought of the flake. GOOD TO KNOW

08-04-2008, 11:21 PM	#121 (permalink)
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urville Tubeworm Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wyo Posts: 26 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! no not yet, I'm having a devil of a time finding fresh seafood that i can verify hasnt been treated or preserved. People at these counters seem paticularly clueless. Trudging on! I will let you know when I know something. __________________ I'm a group person! Let's hang! 125 RR AGA with 75 AGA Sump/Refuge - Learning by mistake!

08-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#123 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Unless you're going straight to the boat docks, my guess is it has all been treated with some type of perservative. I've been using grocery store 'fresh' seafood products for years with no issues. I do of course presoak every item in ro/di water for about 10-20 min before blending. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-07-2008, 10:01 PM	#124 (permalink)
Fordgirl083 Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 72 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! hello every body so we are new to this and have a blast learning every thing we can so i have been looking a foods at the lfs and notices that there is a lot of filler in the food that i think would not help fish or your tank fillers= waste. i have never seen wheat grow under water in the ocean? so i read some of your guys post and we to the seafood store in mosslanding and got some stuff to make a mush. clam oyster ahi tuna shrimp made sure that all came from the ocean only made 6oz for starters IMG_0030.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

08-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#125 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Looks yummy __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-08-2008, 04:08 AM	#126 (permalink)
Fordgirl083 Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 72 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! what vitamins should i have on hand and should i mix diff one in one day and others the next? what are good websites for buying this stuff thanks kelly and bryan

08-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#127 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,907 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Sounds like what we do. Personally I add Selocn to my mush but IMO the fresh seafood is the real key. You are right about the fillers and that is one reason my fish get primarily my mush. I guess I am lucky here since I do go to the docks and a little seafood store right there. They already know me and are used to my strange requests. A lot of our sponsors sell a variety of vitamins and addatives that are wonderful. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-08-2008, 11:36 AM	#129 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,907 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Brought some home from MACNA last year. Fish liked it but I don't have anywhere local to buy it and shipping just isn't realistic. If I could find it locally it would be one of the many foods in my freezer. I would still feed primarily my mush but it does seem like a great option for variety. Maybe he will be at this year's MACNA. Rod himself was there last year. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-08-2008, 12:18 PM	#131 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,907 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! I agree that the food is good and I certainly wouldn't miss the smell of mush making. I'll have to get info from him to bring back to my lfs. I've been trying to get him to stock true mysid shrimp as well but he only stocks PE. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-11-2008, 12:03 AM	#133 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! I add Vita-chem and Selcon to my homemade mush recipe. Here are a few very indepth post by Leebca: Feeding Marine Fish and Marine Fish Nutrition Vitamin and Fat Supplements __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-11-2008, 11:37 AM	#134 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,907 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How to make homemade MUSH! Almost time to make new mush. Maybe Friday when I am home and Frank is at work. I can stink up the house without sending him to his mother's. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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