Refrigerate Selcon?

[CindyKz]

Does anyone do this? My last bottle got rancid-smelling and I ended up tossing it. I thought refrigerating might keep it fresher.

Cindy

 

[Crabs McJones]

From my understanding (and I may be wrong) refrigerated selcon should have a shelf live of ~12 months

 

[Billldg]

I don't refrigerate Selcon, and my fish have never complained.

 

[odstar]

I have mine in the fridge

 

[CubsFan]

I don’t use it anymore, but when I did I kept it in the fridge. I read somewhere that was the thing to do. I thought it was in the label, but maybe I read it on a reef site.

 

[CindyKz]

I don’t use it anymore, but when I did I kept it in the fridge. I read somewhere that was the thing to do. I thought it was in the label, but maybe I read it on a reef site.

I can't find it on the label, but I went ahead and put it in the fridge anyway. Too expensive to throw out LOL!

 

[Kjeldh]

I've refrigerated Selcon and kept non refrigerated Selcon at room for over 6 months temperature. Never saw any difference in fish acceptance.

 

[4tanks]

I'm glad this came up as I was wondering the same it doesn't say to on the bottle but was wondering if I should i don't tho

 

[Adamantium]

From AmericanMarineUSA.com:

FAQs about Selcon™ Concentrate
Q: Should I refrigerate Selcon?
A: While it does not hurt, it is not necessary and best stored in a cool place away from light.

 

[Adamantium]

That said, I refrigerate mine, and it's fine 16 months later.

 

[CindyKz]

My fish were taking it without issue, it just smelled awful ( much worse than the usual).

Thanks for the reference @Adamantium. I was keeping it on the counter in full light ( and sometimes sunlight) maybe that was the problem.

 

[sreefs]

fridge

 

[xtremeyolks]

I dont refrigerate my Selcon and it seems to be ok 6 months later.