Does Selcon go bad?

StrategicReef · #1 12/03/2007, 01:45 AM

I havn't used it for about 6 months, it separated, after some shaking it seems ok. But there is some black gunky stuff stuck on the dropper. wiped it off now.. didn't smell foul but I want to know if they are still safe to use or not?

snulma1 · #2 12/03/2007, 02:22 AM

Why chance it? Just pick up a new bottle!

Cheesy_Puffs · #3 12/03/2007, 12:04 PM

Bump to top!

Haven't used ours in almost 2 years!

Wondering as well on if it goes bad or is there a time frame (best if used by...)

moogoomoogoo · #4 12/03/2007, 12:11 PM

mine always becomes browner over time. Don't know this means however. Maybe the company knows?

chrissreef · #5 12/03/2007, 12:18 PM

I would think if it says refrigerate that it goes bad.

Prob 6 months expiration I would say.

AquaReeferMan · #6 12/03/2007, 12:59 PM

If it was not in a refrigerator dump it. I always keep mine cold and its usually used up within a couple of months. Why chance it, just buy a new bottle.

besl · #7 12/03/2007, 01:16 PM

Interesting the Selcon label makes no mention of refrigeration or shelf life.

StrategicReef · #8 12/03/2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by besl
Interesting the Selcon label makes no mention of refrigeration or shelf life.

I know, I would have refrigerated it if it said so. but it didn't..

hyperfocal · #9 12/03/2007, 02:56 PM

Look at it like you would your own food. If you opened a box of cereal and there was some mold growing on the top would you pour off the top layer then chow down, or would you toss the whole bag?

Cheese is an obvious exception to this rule

madcowz · #10 12/03/2007, 03:01 PM

I have never refrigerated it and have been using it for over 6 months. The label does not say to refrigerate. I'm sure it has some sort of shelf life but why would you refrigerate vitamins?

hyperfocal · #11 12/03/2007, 03:03 PM

To stop it from getting slimy black junk on the dropper?

StrategicReef · #12 12/03/2007, 03:09 PM

Also my dry freezed cyclopeeze smells like FEET and turned pale color..

I didn't know they expire either..

Looks like I need to order somre new stuff.

madcowz · #13 12/03/2007, 03:12 PM

I just found this on the web

http://www.marineaquariumadvice.com/optimal_health.html

"Regularly soak the foods in a good vitamin supplement. Alternate this will Selcon™ which will provide essential HUFA or highly-unsaturated fatty acids. HUFA spoils quickly so keep it, vitamins and non-frozen foods in a refrigerator."

There is also a thread over a reefland where someone claimed to have spoke with American Marine about this;

"Spoke with the folks at American Marine (Selcon Mfg) today and asked about the life span of their product. Once opened, he estimated a 9-12 month life span (based on this, I will probably toss out the bottle 9-12 months after purchase). Though refrigeration will not harm the product, he recommended against it as the ingredients may not go back into solution when shaken. They suggested a cool, dry ambient location for storage. When you notice black spots throughout the bottle, it has gone bad and should be tossed."

Cheesy_Puffs · #14 12/03/2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the info

chrissreef · #15 12/03/2007, 03:25 PM

/bump for madcows post!

yoboyjdizz · #16 12/03/2007, 04:38 PM

Good info never knew it should be refrigerated..

dcombs44 · #17 12/03/2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by yoboyjdizz
Good info never knew it should be refrigerated..

I believe the post advised against refrigeration unless I misread. I refrigerated mine, and it began to clump. I now can't get the clumps to dissolve into the mix anymore. Premium Aquatics actually shipped mine with a cooling pack, but that was the middle of the summer.