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    Default Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    I purchase sliced beefheart from the grocery store and trim fat, veins and membranes. I cut the beefheart into 1/2 inch chunks and freeze.
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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    I run the frozen chunks through a salad shooter purchased from Walmart for less than $30
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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    the salad shooter makes little worm-like pieces which the discus can swallow whole.
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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    I quickly put the pieces in zip lock bags and freeze
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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    No other ingredients to disolve in the water. They get flakes or bits earlier in the day to supplement their diet.

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    Very ingenious Carol. So THATS what a salad shooter is.....

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    Great Post Carol!

    This idea should prevent a lot of clogged filters, and bacterial infections!!!!!!!

    Your fish prove that all of that other junk is not needed in the Beef Heart!

    The wonderful part - it is easier!

    No more meat grinder, blender, and stove. The wife may even let me use the kitchen!


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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    Carol,
    I'm using your idea ;D
    My discus will not eat store bought frozen beefheart ???
    it just sits there and I end up throwing it away. I have purchased 3 of them from my store but they were not sliced because they come in a vacuum packed bag. I cut off all the fat and skin stuff (shinny film) and cut them into squares. Right now they are in the freezer. Tomorrow I will salad shoot them everywhere LOL. Hopefully they will eat this beefheart. Otherwise I do not know what I'm going to do with it all LOL!
    I can always ask my local aquarium if they want any LOL.

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    With any new food it will take them a few days to start eating it. On your next days off offer a small amount first thing in the morning when the are hungriest. Generally I like to feed beefheart about an hour before water changes.

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    hi carol, i'm going to try it too. i noticed that some salad shooters come with several different blades, and some with just a couple. i was wondering which blade you use. that way i know i'll get one that comes with the right blade. thanks, jason p

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    It has big holes like a cheese grater

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    ;DI like it! Frank

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    thanks carol

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    Great idea Carol!!! I've searched in Canada and can't find a salad shooter. If anyone finds one in Canada, please let me know where.

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    Default Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!

    ;D

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