Jynn Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 If so, what do you put in it? I kind of wanna make my own shrimp pellets. I'm interested to see if anyone else does this, what ingredients you use, and why. I've seen some guides on a different forum that say you can make a paste in the blender and squirt out tubes with a large syringe then dry it in a dehydrator into pellets. I have organic pea powder, bee pollen, spirulina, chia seeds, amaranth leaves, brewers yeast, and barley... I figured maybe some organic veggies like red bell pepper, carrot, spinach. Maybe a touch of freeze dried krill to get a teeny bit of animal protein (I know they aren't supposed to have much) and chitin... I've seen commercial shrimp foods that list things like paprika and cinnamon, but i'm not sure what benefits these things add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpmaster Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I did once, was kinda funny to do: http://www.shrimpmaster.net/blog/47/make-some-shrimp-food.html Indeed I've added all kind of stuff just like you listed. The only problem is that it sinks only after it floats for a few minutes. Have to press it together or something to make it sink faster. Not sure how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpinista Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have made my own food for years. Take a look at this thread for details. http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/4280-diy-powder-food/#entry56339 Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have made my own food for years. Take a look at this thread for details. http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/4280-diy-powder-food/#entry56339 oh man.. baby food is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Shrimpinista, I forgot about that post! Now that I need food, I may very well try that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackhead Johny Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 and chitin... Careful how you add that, I nuked a bowl full of ghost shrimp with a small pinch of powdered crab shell. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Careful how you add that, I nuked a bowl full of ghost shrimp with a small pinch of powdered crab shell. I have some freeze dried krill for my other fish, I was planning to just toss like one or two into the mix... maybe i'll hold off tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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