How do you rinse Mysis ?

OCDP · #1 11-14-2006, 02:18 PM

Seems like such a n00b question.. but I can't figure out how to rinse the mysis off and remove all the preservatives off. I hate the algae blooms I get after feeding mysis, particularly on the glass (film algae) Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.

Ruth · #2 11-14-2006, 02:24 PM

What I do is thaw the cubes (or usually in my case the chunks as I buy the big packets) wrapped in paper towel. This gets rid of most of the "juice" which contains a lot of the phosphates. Then I will either rinse the paper towel in RO water and feed or if I choose to get really meticulous (sp) then I will scrape the little shrimpies off the paper towel into some RO water and swirl them around a bit and then drain that through some cheescloth or paper towel and then feed. Seems to work pretty good. Other times I am just plain lazy and feed after mixing in some tank water.

BMW Rider · #3 11-14-2006, 02:40 PM

I put the chunk in a small plastic cup and add some RO water to it then leave it to thaw (15-30 mins). I drain it into a small fish net (fine mesh) then rinse it with more RO water.

Jason McK · #4 11-14-2006, 02:57 PM

I use tank water. melt the mysis in the tank water. I then dump it into a very small net. I pour RO water over the net and mysis then I dump the net full back into the cup and pour tank water over that to free the mysis from the net.

dirtyreefer · #5 11-14-2006, 03:42 PM

Buy one of those small colinders from a kitchen store that are used to strain tea etc. Those work the best. Just throw a chunk in the colinder, run it under warm water, and then pat the bottom dry. Works awesome!

Chowder · #6 11-14-2006, 03:48 PM

I do the same as Dirty Reefer.