RanchuDressing 2,542 Posted February 8, 2013 Jeez, I disappear for 6 months and barely understand the lingo around here. So tell me all about this Repashy food that everyone seems so keen on. I get that it's powdered gel food you add water to, but want to know why it's great -- sell me on it! What I've read so far sounds good, but what makes it superior to other foods? Oh, and last question: Does it affect color? I usually have at least one goldie with a white color base, so will it alter that? In my laundry and in my goldfish, I like to get my whites their whitest. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidr 4,961 Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Not sure about color changes. I am feeding community plus. I like it cause they can graze on it. I also like it cause they like it. I do not feed it as their main diet. It's a treat for mine. I still use pro gold for that. OH and it does not mess up the water. Edited February 8, 2013 by Hidr 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.Jenny 555 Posted February 8, 2013 Well, I can tell you why I like it so much. I personally use both the Soilent Green and Super Green, and mix them together using 1 part Soilent Green, 2 parts Super Green. It is just a dry powder that you add to boiling water, pour into a mold, and let it set. It can then be frozen or stored in the fridge for up to one week. Very easy to make and has a great consistency! Soilent Green is made up of natural plant matter and animal proteins. Basically, a lot of algae and little crustaceans that wild carp would be eating a lot of in nature. Some people have had issues feeding this type of Repashy to their older fish, since it has a high protein content, which is why I mix mine with Super Green which is made up of only plant matter. I would recommend doing this for your fish since they look very mature (and gorgeous, btw!!). If you have any youngsters who are still growing, you can feed only Soilent Green or a mixture with more Soilent Green, since the additional protein will help them grow. Some people have also had issues for the first few weeks switching over to this food, so if you do try it, it would be best to slowly introduce it into their diet. I have been feeding it to my girls for the past 6 months, and they have both tripled in size and have been very healthy. I definitely recommend it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orandatchi 210 Posted February 8, 2013 Soilent Green will turn a white fish into.. well a white fish with a yellow tint to it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.Jenny 555 Posted February 8, 2013 Not sure about color changes. I am feeding community plus. I like it cause they can graze on it. I also like it cause they like it. I do not feed it as their main diet. It's a treat for mine. I still use pro gold for that. OH and it does not mess up the water. Oh! I forgot about the color changing part. It can definitely give the fish a yellow tone around their face and fins. This is a lot more noticable for white fish. Their are picture examples somewhere. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites