Garlic

[micki]

Just wondering what kind of garlic does everyone use?  Do you get it at the grocery and if so what kind. 

[Learning_The_Hard_Way]

I use spice world minced garlic, the fish love it and I get it from Meijer.

[Boonjob]

I understand the benefits of garlic, but how are you using it in your food? are you making your own or something?

I have only fed mixed flake and both have garlic added. But my fish are really loving the frozen food Kenn suggested to use for my corals. So I have been kicking around trying my hand in making my own.

[Learning_The_Hard_Way]

I take a few frozen cubes and mix in some garlic, tank water, and let it soak in the fridge for a while then over the next few days feed until its gone.

[Boonjob]

Sounds good, do you find that the garlic breaks down suffeciently that way?

[micki]

I used to make my own food and always added garlic.  I've been lazy the past year and have been buying frozen food.  I sometimes soak the food and/or nori in garlic.  I'm out now and wondered what everyone else is using.  I personally think it's a great benefit! 

[micki]

I use spice world minced garlic, the fish love it and I get it from Meijer.

Thanks for the info!

[Kenn]

I use spice world minced garlic, the fish love it and I get it from Meijer.

I wouldn't recommend the Spice World Garlic ( I use it to cook with ) ... Its preserved with Phosphoric Acid. Not really something you want to add to your tank.

[Learning_The_Hard_Way]

Maybe thats why all my fish have died..... No JK. 

I have been doing it for over 2 years and things are fine, its probably such a low dose it has minimal impact if any......but for a purest, sure grow it out back with chicken $h^T, chop it up and serve it up right.

[Boonjob]

 

[Kenn]

Just because I was curious ... I made a 20 to 1 solution of the "juice" in the container and tested it for phosphates.

It was off the chart !   The test tube ran around screaming for 10 mins   

The ingredients listed on the jar are only ... Garlic, Water and Phosphoric Acid

[Boonjob]

Just because I was curious ... I made a 20 to 1 solution of the "juice" in the container and tested it for phosphorus.

It was off the chart !   The test tube ran around screaming for 10 mins 

Great to know Kenn, as always thanks for the info!

[Sunny]

Not sure what kind I use, I put it in a spray bottle. It does come from Meijer, I'll have to look the next time I get it.  I also read that if you spray it on the dog food, it will keep fleas away .... lol

[Kenn]

You can pick up PURE garlic extract at almost any health food store. Not expensive and easy to get (for most of us )

[Sunny]

You can pick up PURE garlic extract at almost any health food store. Not expensive and easy to get (for most of us )

I'll have to do that if what I use doesn't say "pure" on it.  Now, to just find a health food store, I have never stepped foot in one ... lol 

[Kenn]

I'll have to do that if what I use doesn't say "pure" on it.  Now, to just find a health food store, I have never stepped foot in one ... lol

Me either... My wife gets it for me LOL

What part of town are you in ?

[Sunny]

hmmmmm I thought my location showed up.  I have no pic either.  I've been really slacking.  I'm in Troy.  3 blocks from downtown.   I know the Piqua Mall use to have one.  I'm sure there is a place here in Troy that sells health food.

[Kenn]

There is a GNC in the Troy Towne Center on Main st. They may only have pill form. Check the label for "extra" ingredients so you know whats in it. You can crush the pill up ( I used to use 1/2 a tablet now I use liquid) and add it to a little tank water and food until it dissolves.

[Learning_The_Hard_Way]

Thanks ken! that is good to know as I thought it was just Garlic. See my wife said I would never learn anything lurking on a message board. She thinks im looking at Porn LOL! If she only knew it was about fresh garlic ...LOL

[Kenn]

Thanks ken! that is good to know as I thought it was just Garlic. See my wife said I would never learn anything lurking on a message board. She thinks im looking at Porn LOL! If she only knew it was about fresh garlic ...LOL

    Well now you have POSTED proof !!

[Reefpete]

I use spice world minced garlic, the fish love it and I get it from Meijer.

I haven't used this brand due to being worried about the sodium nitrates

[Reefpete]

I use spice world minced garlic, the fish love it and I get it from Meijer.

[Sunny]

There is a GNC in the Troy Towne Center on Main st. They may only have pill form. Check the label for "extra" ingredients so you know whats in it. You can crush the pill up ( I used to use 1/2 a tablet now I use liquid) and add it to a little tank water and food until it dissolves.

Thanks Kenn ..  I'll check it out. 

[micki]

Well, of course I just got home from the grocery and now have the wrong stuff!  Guess I'll use that for cooking instead. 

[Reefpete]

Well, of course I just got home from the grocery and now have the wrong stuff!  Guess I'll use that for cooking instead. 

Hey good lookin, whatcha cookin?