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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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I run the frozen chunks through a salad shooter purchased from Walmart for less than $30Attached FilesLast edited by Carol_Roberts; 12-21-2004, 11:21 PM. -
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the salad shooter makes little worm-like pieces which the discus can swallow whole.Attached FilesLast edited by Carol_Roberts; 12-21-2004, 11:24 PM.Comment
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Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!
I quickly put the pieces in zip lock bags and freezeAttached FilesLast edited by Carol_Roberts; 12-21-2004, 11:25 PM.Comment
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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.Comment
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Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!
Very ingenious Carol. So THATS what a salad shooter is.....
DanielComment
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Re:Carol's beefheart - will not disolve in tank!
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!
LarryComment
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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.
I have 40 peafowl, 2 horses, 10 N. goats, 2 Emu, lots of chickens, ducks and geese, 6 dogs and a cat LOL! 
Discus coming again soon! Comment
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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.Comment
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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 pComment
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It has big holes like a cheese graterComment
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;DI like it! FrankComment
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thanks carol
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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.
BarbFeb 14, 1962- Dec 5, 2007
Barb was a friend to us all and we will all miss her dearly....Rest in Peace .Comment
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