shadoh Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 There has been a lot of talk about the Repashy gel foods on the IBC forums of late. It is said this is a more natural way to feed your betta fry (and other types of fish, shimp etc - depending on the formula used), as it will last in your tank up to 24-48 hours and allows your fry to graze. I was wondering whether anyone knows if there is an Australian distributor? I'd love to give this stuff a try for myself. Here is the list of ingredients for the "meat pie" formula that US breeders have been using on their betta fry: INGREDIENTS: Whole Sardine Meal, Whole Squid Meal, Whole Krill Meal, Pea Protein Isolate, Dried Brewers Yeast, Carrageenan Algae, Konjac, Carob Bean Gum, Dried Kelp, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Propionate, Dicalcium Phosphate,Taurine, Spirulina Algae, Phaffia Rhodozyma Yeast, Paprika Extract, Calendula Flower Powder, Marigold Flower Extract, Rose Hips Powder, Turmeric Root Powder, Malic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Canthaxanthin, Potassium Sorbate, Magnesium Gluconate, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract and Mixed Tocopherols (as preservatives), Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement). Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min. 55%, Crude Fat min. 7%, Crude Fat Min 6% Max 8%, Crude Fiber max. 6%, Moisture max. 8%, Ash max. 9%, Calcium min. 1.5%, Calcium max. 2.5%, Phosphorus min. 0.75%. Basement Bettas video of fry feeding on Repashy food: Read Basement Bettas full review here General video on the use of Repashy food from tedsfishroom.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Id love to get something like that so they can graze all day, its so freaky looking tho a lump of meaty sponge ! Keep us updated if you find any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wouldn't it make feeding so much easier while we are all off at work!!? The good thing is that it can be moulded to any shape. Can see some of the more artistically minded people using chocolate moulds. What about a mould in the shape of a piece of driftwood.... Hmmm, might be an idea for a new business venture here... Aquarium gel food moulds :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I make my own gel foods, I can't see what binding agent they use. I don't add any chemicals to mine though besides a vitamin supplement, I use a variety of fresh foods such as prawns, squid, fish, sweet potatoe, carrot, peas, bok choi, lettuce, spinach ect. Pretty much what I have available. Would this be workable? From what age do they feed it? Not sure if it's in the video, I'm at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Off the top of my head, I cant remember what age everyone else starts their fry on it, Basement Bettas started their 4-5 week olds on it no probs. They use an algae based binding agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Do you know the name of it? Would agar work? It's made from sea weed and it is digestible unlike gelatin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 They use Carrageenan Algae - apparently it is more palatable to fish than agar or some others commonly used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Had a quick google and can't find any sources, would it be at a health store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/carrageenan-powder.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Just received my answer from Allen Repashy himself regarding his companies foods here in Australia. At this stage, there is no Australian distributor and due to our import regulations, it is next to impossible for buyers to get the product shipped over themselves. In the meantime, it will be interesting to watch the growth rates the US breeders get from using this food :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 aww here i was planning heart shaped meat sponges i like the idea of mixing it your self or a similar food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 With easter just around the corner, I was looking forward to meat sponge easter eggs for my fish! In my research on the stuff, I found people setting the food in trays and using cookie cutters...lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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