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    Winter foods

    Had a search but couldn't find any conclusive answer as to what feed people feel is best . I know to opt for the weat Germ but with that many ingredient mixes by producers . Is there a good decent food in the mid price range. not looking to spend the silly money on the saki foods ect

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Had a search but couldn't find any conclusive answer as to what feed people feel is best . I know to opt for the weat Germ but with that many ingredient mixes by producers . Is there a good decent food in the mid price range. not looking to spend the silly money on the saki foods ect

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    Coppens do a wheat germ AJ
    I’m looking as well, think they are reasonable in price, I’ll have a look and post a link


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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3mm-Coppe...-127635-2958-0


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    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen01 View Post
    Coppens do a wheat germ AJ
    I’m looking as well, think they are reasonable in price, I’ll have a look and post a link


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    Yeah mate I use feeds for you for my osw feeds awells that would be my first go to and to be fair properly go for it this time just always on the look out for a more nutritional options see if I can bring the fish out of winter in a better state

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    I've just had a delivery from Gaz. I went with Aqua Source Ultimate All Season which is ok down to 8 degrees, and Aqua Source Wheatgerm for when it's a bit colder.
    Good price and very speedy delivery

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    I will need to get some wheatgerm myself soon, thinking I will add garlic paste to it through winter and spring as read a fair few people on the encyclopaedia of facebook claim that they have had zero parasite issues and only use garlic puree or paste on the pellets. Soak them in it till they draw it in or smack a little 3 pack mesh bag with a hammer and leave it in the filter. Not sure if it is effective at all but seems to be a lot of people who claim it's effectiveness. Can't do any harm right?

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    I've been using NT Labs MediKoi Wheatgerm with Garlic and some Probites Summer. Going to try that Aquasource multi season though
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    I've just ordered some wheatgerm for my pond.

    On the garlic front, whilst I do think it probably helps repel parasites from the fish, and fish seem to love garlic flavoured foods, I don't think it actually keeps the fish parasite free.

    I put garlic on wheatgerm pellet last winter and that did bugger all in terms of the Trich that I found in the pond.

    But then again, the Trich resisted 2 (and possibly 3) doses of strong PP. And if they can survive that, I doubt a bit of garlic would touch the sides with these buggers.

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    I’ve been using the aquasource all season, I’ve soaked mine with Bactoplus then added garlicWinter foods


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    Quote Originally Posted by D’ster View Post
    I’ve been using the aquasource all season, I’ve soaked mine with Bactoplus then added garlicWinter foods


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    Heard all things good about that bactoplus gear like do you rate it ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twhitenosugar View Post
    I've just ordered some wheatgerm for my pond.

    On the garlic front, whilst I do think it probably helps repel parasites from the fish, and fish seem to love garlic flavoured foods, I don't think it actually keeps the fish parasite free.

    I put garlic on wheatgerm pellet last winter and that did bugger all in terms of the Trich that I found in the pond.

    But then again, the Trich resisted 2 (and possibly 3) doses of strong PP. And if they can survive that, I doubt a bit of garlic would touch the sides with these buggers.

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    Don't think they will ever be able to make some thing to completely repel them but if it can help a touch am all for it really . . Definitely going with added garlic and not heated as such but will be making swings as small as possible with a 3kw in line joby

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Don't think they will ever be able to make some thing to completely repel them but if it can help a touch am all for it really . . Definitely going with added garlic and not heated as such but will be making swings as small as possible with a 3kw in line joby

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    Stop being a minge bag and get a air source heat pump, and keep the water warm, feed same food job done Winter foodsWinter foods

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Heard all things good about that bactoplus gear like do you rate it ??

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    I add pure garlic extract to my feeds, got it off amazon, a liter is about 15 quid I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuffyrat View Post
    Stop being a minge bag and get a air source heat pump, and keep the water warm, feed same food job done Winter foodsWinter foods

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    A need to come to yours and have a feel down the back the sofa . Be able to buy every one on the forum a ashp then but I would still leave ya some for yet more fish from gaz lol

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    A need to come to yours and have a feel down the back the sofa . Be able to buy every one on the forum a ashp then but I would still leave ya some for yet more fish from gaz lol

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    Winter foodsWinter foodsWinter foodsWinter foods No feeling fook all of mine Winter foodsWinter foods

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuffyrat View Post
    Winter foodsWinter foodsWinter foodsWinter foods No feeling fook all of mine Winter foodsWinter foods

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    Hahaha thats not what you said last night

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    Hahaha thats not what you said last night

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    You had ya rigga boots on then tho, Winter foodsWinter foodsWinter foodsWinter foods

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    Quote Originally Posted by samp09 View Post
    I will need to get some wheatgerm myself soon, thinking I will add garlic paste to it through winter and spring as read a fair few people on the encyclopaedia of facebook claim that they have had zero parasite issues and only use garlic puree or paste on the pellets. Soak them in it till they draw it in or smack a little 3 pack mesh bag with a hammer and leave it in the filter. Not sure if it is effective at all but seems to be a lot of people who claim it's effectiveness. Can't do any harm right?
    I've been adding Seachem Garlic additive to the food for the last couple of months. It stinks, the fish love it and at the moment no flukes. Not really sure how effective it is but given the problems I;ve had with parasites over the last two seasons, thought it was worth a try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajm View Post
    Heard all things good about that bactoplus gear like do you rate it ??

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    I fish seem to like it, so I’ve been happy using it, just ordered some more Winter foods


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