how to feed frozen mysis? - Aquarium Advice

blazeyreef · 11-18-2006, 11:18 PM

ok how do you feed frozen mysis? cause I got my first pack today and I put it in the microwave and put on defrost for like 10 seconds, then 7 seconds, then 10 more seconds, and I took it out for the last time and it still looked....gross, my frozen brine shrimp thaw's in like 10 seconds so how do I feed it????????

Innovator · 11-18-2006, 11:32 PM

lol too funny! No micro needed. You can use a small cup and break off whatever amount of mysis you desire and fill cup with water. It'll take roughly 1 min to thaw, if using cold water, a good sized nugget. You could also use a net and let water run over it, but I find that degrades quality...depends on urgency.

**melosu58** · 11-18-2006, 11:41 PM

I agree no need to microwave just put it in room temp water and it will thaw out in minutes.

blazeyreef · 11-18-2006, 11:47 PM

OH ok! thanks

alaher2 · 11-19-2006, 12:39 AM

It takes me about 15mns at room temp to thaw out completely, but I also try to place the plate thats holding the food next to the vent so it thaws quicker. I used the microwave the first time, but it just got too messy too fast.

Sadielynn · 11-19-2006, 08:51 AM

I use med cups with lids on it and drop into the tank to float around and thaw add some tank water to help it ... it is funny to watch the fish chase it ... what is not used goes into the the fridge for later use (keep only 24-48 hours after thawing) I use the other portion on the 7 gallon so it is not often that I have left overs... Thawing it in the microwave cooks it and changes the vitimin make up , same with hot water...

**lando** · 11-19-2006, 10:11 AM

I thaw mine by running RO/DI water over it and then rinse it well. I then soak it in sme garlic extreme, Selcon and vita-chem.

**roka64** · 11-19-2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lando

I thaw mine by running RO/DI water over it and then rinse it well. I then soak it in sme garlic extreme, Selcon and vita-chem.

Yep, that's what I do, except the RO/DI water.
Did you thaw out the whole bag?

**lando** · 11-19-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Did you thaw out the whole bag?

No, I use the pre-formed cubes of mysis and prime reef. One cube of each ussually does it for my tanks.

blazeyreef · 11-19-2006, 05:55 PM

another question...will FW eat mysis?

11-18-2006, 11:18 PM	#1
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,593 Images: 1	how to feed frozen mysis? ok how do you feed frozen mysis? cause I got my first pack today and I put it in the microwave and put on defrost for like 10 seconds, then 7 seconds, then 10 more seconds, and I took it out for the last time and it still looked....gross, my frozen brine shrimp thaw's in like 10 seconds so how do I feed it???????? __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

11-18-2006, 11:47 PM	#4
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,593 Images: 1	OH ok! thanks __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

11-19-2006, 08:51 AM	#6
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,256	I use med cups with lids on it and drop into the tank to float around and thaw add some tank water to help it ... it is funny to watch the fish chase it ... what is not used goes into the the fridge for later use (keep only 24-48 hours after thawing) I use the other portion on the 7 gallon so it is not often that I have left overs... Thawing it in the microwave cooks it and changes the vitimin make up , same with hot water... __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

11-19-2006, 10:11 AM	#7
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I thaw mine by running RO/DI water over it and then rinse it well. I then soak it in sme garlic extreme, Selcon and vita-chem. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

11-19-2006, 05:55 PM	#10
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,593 Images: 1	another question...will FW eat mysis? __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

11-18-2006, 11:32 PM	#2
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,606	lol too funny! No micro needed. You can use a small cup and break off whatever amount of mysis you desire and fill cup with water. It'll take roughly 1 min to thaw, if using cold water, a good sized nugget. You could also use a net and let water run over it, but I find that degrades quality...depends on urgency.

11-19-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
alaher2 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 120	It takes me about 15mns at room temp to thaw out completely, but I also try to place the plate thats holding the food next to the vent so it thaws quicker. I used the microwave the first time, but it just got too messy too fast.

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