pawsplus 253 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) So . . . I don't know much about gel foods. Do you keep it frozen until you feed it? If not, how long does it keep after it's been opened? How long would 4 oz last my 2 commons (3.5" and 6") and BN pleco (3") (I would probably offer it every few days)? Edited April 18, 2013 by pawsplus 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) It doesn't really open. Gel food is food you make - either (as in the case with Repashy) by mixing powder with boiling water or (with the homemade varieties) by adding food stuff to a gel base. Repashy can be made and then frozen. The defrosted has a slightly different texture but works fine. Stored in the fridge, a batch will last about 3 days. You can make as little or as much as you like at a time. Edited April 18, 2013 by motherredcap 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawsplus 253 Posted April 18, 2013 Ah, OK! See, told you I knew nothing about gel foods. That seems like a good thing then (I can just make a little at a time). So do they really love this stuff? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted April 18, 2013 You can look up how to make it on youtube. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted April 18, 2013 Ah, OK! See, told you I knew nothing about gel foods. That seems like a good thing then (I can just make a little at a time). So do they really love this stuff? there are lots of posts in the food section about repashy if you search around Most people's fish seem to really enjoy it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeana727 952 Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) I find the best way for me is to make up a batch. Then I let it firm up in the frig on a cookie sheet (lightly sprayed with Pam) then stick it in the freezer for 30 minutes or till it's hardened .Then I break it up into a nice thick freezer bag(I actually cut it into approx. 1 inch pieces. I keep a little in sealed containers in the frig so I always have some available. Then just pop in a piece or two when it gets low. Edited April 19, 2013 by Jeana727 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmclien 655 Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Alot of people here love repashy and feed it to their fish almost exclusively. I have found for my fish anyways, it works out best if I don't feed it daily, maybe every other or every 3rd day ( as you are planning on doing) as it makes them pretty lethargic. This is not to say it would happen to your fish but a couple of us I know have had this issue so I find it as a nice alternative food instead of a staple. It is easy to make, just 1 part repashy to 3 parts water. This way you can make as little as you like. I usually make a tsp to a tbsp of repashy at a time. You can boil the water separately in the microwave and then add it to the repashy (this will cut down on the smell). It firms up really quick, so stir it up fast and let it sit for 10-15 min in your fridge and you're good to go. Edited April 19, 2013 by CindiL 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawsplus 253 Posted April 19, 2013 So it's all gelatinous and then you drop it in the tank? Does it stay gelatinous? What happens to it if it's not eaten right away? Does it fall apart in the water or stay on the bottom? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmclien 655 Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) It firms up a bit like jello. I only drop in enough that they eat it immediately, cut it into little cubes, 1/8 to 1/4in or so. I think if left in for awhile it would disintegrate but they usually gobble it right up as most fish seem to love it. Just feed a little at a time to see, two or three mouthfuls each. Edited April 19, 2013 by CindiL 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites