Question for people using Xtreme foods

rodger

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I have been using Xtreme foods for about 2 years. I had tried Monster pellets about a year ago, but never bought again because it was about half broken pellets. I feed loads of Big Fella. I tried Monster again starting about a week ago. I was happy to see that all of the pellets are whole. I have done 50% water changes since then and I noticed yesterday that the 3 tanks I am feeding Monster in, the water has gotten pretty tan, like it is full of tannins. Frankly, it is bad enough I am going to spend the extra money for Massivore, and use some NLS with the fish that will eat it(Lungfish and Bichirs). Is anyone else experiencing this? :WHOA:
 

bbortko

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I've only used 3mm and flaks but never had that issue.
 

rodger

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Something I noticed at feeding tonight...... I have a heavily stocked 125 with about 15 feet of big polys. ( eight of them) About 75% of their diet is the Monster, but their tank is not as dark as the others. Could they be digesting whatever is causing the tan coloration?
 

ZEROPILOT

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I've seen that as well. My biggest Flowerhorn eats it and blows out a reddish dust from his gills. The dye is very strong.
 
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