What to do with pellets that are too big ?

[James M]

I bought new life spectrum pellets they are too big for my fish. Wondering what to do with them. Anyone have suggestions ??

 

[P-Dub]

I bought new life spectrum pellets they are too big for my fish. Wondering what to do with them. Anyone have suggestions ??

I have a mortar and pestle that I use sometimes but that's a pain and the wife is none too happy about it. You can also just do what I do now and soak the food in tank water for 10 to 15 minutes. The fish that can't eat the big pieces whole just grab one and nibble at it till it's gone. That won't work if you are using an auto fish feeder though. Another option is to dump the whole lot in a food processor with the blade attachment and pulse till the majority of the food is the size your fish can eat. Some will be bigger but the majority will be small enough for them. Take your time and don't over process. Ask for forgiveness from the spouse if you do use the processor.

 

[lapin]

I bought new life spectrum pellets they are too big for my fish. Wondering what to do with them. Anyone have suggestions ??

Return them and get a smaller size
Here is a chart of sizes for the Reeds TDO pellets
https://reefnutrition.com/product_tdo_chroma_boost.php

 

[Katrina71]

My guys are small...I usually crush them up before I feed.

 

[James M]

I have a mortar and pestle that I use sometimes but that's a pain and the wife is none too happy about it. You can also just do what I do now and soak the food in tank water for 10 to 15 minutes. The fish that can't eat the big pieces whole just grab one and nibble at it till it's gone. That won't work if you are using an auto fish feeder though. Another option is to dump the whole lot in a food processor with the blade attachment and pulse till the majority of the food s the size your fish can eat. Some will be bigger but the majority will be small enough for them. Take your time and don't over process. Ask for forgiveness from the spouse if you do use the processor.

I’ll do that...thanks

Return them and get a smaller size
Here is a chart of sizes for the Reeds TDO pellets
https://reefnutrition.com/product_tdo_chroma_boost.php

Can’t return them

My guys are small...I usually crush them up before I feed.

I tried crushing a pellet and it basically turn into powder

 

[Hersheyb]

I’ll do that...thanks


Can’t return them


I tried crushing a pellet and it basically turn into powder

I got the innovative marine gourmet grinder for this specific reason. Also I notice that some fish won't touch pellets no matter how small they are but grinding them down my anthias will eat them

 

[James M]

All my fish go after them but they can’t eat them. I think the grinder is same thing as the food processor

 

[lapin]

Can’t return them. I tried crushing a pellet and it basically turn into powder

Maybe sprinkle that powder over clam chowder or a salad?

 

[Makers Marc]

Funny story. I did the same and still have it 3yrs later. Got lazy soaking and bought smaller ones.