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Old 11/29/2006, 12:20 PM
palileo palileo is offline
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Garlic Soaked Foods?

Is there a food you can buy at LFS or is this a DIY? I have a jar of Minced Garlic in the fridge... Can I use this? If so, should I only use the juice in the jar or add pieces of minced garlic? Would like more information on this as I would like to do as much as I can to insure the health of the Tangs. Also, is the garlic reefsafe? Any problems if other fish eat it?

Ryan
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Old 11/29/2006, 12:30 PM
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i understand garlic has never proven to be any value in fish food
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Old 11/29/2006, 12:48 PM
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Old 11/29/2006, 12:52 PM
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The speculation with garlic is that it will help/boost the animals appetite, and immune system to help fight sickness and parasites. But all is speculation, and personaly assumptions so far.

That being said, I use Formula 1's garlic supplemented pellet food. My fish love it and havent had any ich outbreaks and fish's health is great with vibrant colors.

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Old 11/29/2006, 01:27 PM
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I know there's a lot of debate on the subject, but my own personal experience is positive. I've had a small blue tang that's been fighting a slight case of ick since I got him. It's gotten much better without any meds or special treatments.

I have been supplementing his diet with garlic and I believe it is helping him fight it. Whether it's boosting his immune system, or just keeping him strong by eating, I don't know, but it seems to help.

I have mixed minced garlic, but lately I've been using an extract made by Kent called Xtreme Garlic.
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Old 11/30/2006, 03:50 PM
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thanks for info... I think I will try it.
 


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