Frozen Food rinse or no?

[Reefcowboy]

Anything that is in the liquid your food is in is very likely to be in the food also.

I don't rinse. The amount of nutrients in the fluid is insignificant compared to what's in the food. I also think the smaller particles removed with rinsing are beneficial to the filter feeders in the tank.

I would agree, but how do we know what's in there. How do we know, precisely if it is beneficial at all

 

[saltyhog]

I would agree, but how do we know what's in there. How do we know, precisely if it is beneficial at all

If I don't have confidence in the maker, I don't buy their foods. I guess the point is, even if there is something harmful in the food, you don't really accomplish anything by rinsing other than making your self feel better about it. There are lots of foods that have been reliable for a long time with proven track records.

I use Hikari, PE and LRS brand foods and don't worry about their quality as I've used them for years.

 

[SPR1968]

I just throw around 3 cubes in the tank and it breaks up as the fish thrash around and then it jets all around with the circulation jets. Makes them work a little for the food! Lol

And has anyone ever filled their fish up, their just always hungry, or greedy!

 

[eshtog]

I don't rinse either. I add garlic, selcon, vita-chem, and then I let it thaw.

 

[homer1475]

No rinse club here either.

I thaw a chunk of LRS, a chunk of PE Mysis, and a couple spoons of reef chili in tank water for a couple minutes, then dump right in.

My corals would be very upset if I rinsed all the extra small particles down the drain.

 

[Singspot]

I have been rinsing for last 6 years ... obviously we will not see clear direct sign of rinsing (as I feed heavy and food/ fish poo was providing the nutrition for the LPS corals) ...

Every post here said do not rinse, I will stop and see for couple of weeks.

 

[piranhaman00]

I feed Piscine energetics mysis bulk packaging. You absolutely must rinse it, it’s full of oils, fats ect and dumping it all into tank was causing major issues.

I also feed rods and don’t rinse.

 

[Singspot]

I rinse too. Same thinking and worey my NO3 wud aky rocket if I do not remove the juices ...

But wonder why PE would put all those materials only needing users to rinse and throw?

 

[Jeffcb]

No rinse. However I do soak in vitamins.

 

[Singspot]

I s33. What is your tank size and water change regimen?

 

[Dburr1014]

I don't rinse.
Actually, I hold the cube in my fingers. My female clown eats from my hand. If I were to drop it in she would take the whole thing. I have to pull it out and it melts some and dip it back in. Sometimes I put it on the intake of a powerhead and it disperses all over the tank.
For me, it's quality time with the fish. LOL

 

[LeftyReefer]

I don't rinse.