Homemade gel food

[Bigtdotcom]

Whats everyone's thoughts on these? Is it fine to feed your fish gelatin?

Been thinking about making up some gel food and trying it out. Is there any food i should avoid?

Ingredients i am considering...

Shrimp
Fish
Squid

Pea
Carrot
Broccoli
Pumpkin
Peppers
Spinach
Kale
Garlic
Spirulina

Apple
Orange
Strawberry
Banana

Astaxanthin
Paprika

Should shrimp have there head and shell removed or can I use the whole thing? Also can bait shrimp be used? I have half a packet sitting in my freezer from a recent fishing trip.

 

[PYRU]

Repashy meat pie seems to work for a lot people. It just seems like a lot of work for minimal gain to me the way you have it laid out.

 

[jonclark96]

I have used Repashy with good results for smaller fish. I'd just buy the Repashy instead of making it myself.

 

[dogofwar]

I also use Repashy. You can add ingredients to it. For example, I've added veggies, garlic and asthaxanthin (or however it's spelled). Just dump them in before it sets up.

Matt

I have used Repashy with good results for smaller fish. I'd just buy the Repashy instead of making it myself.

 

[vinod_uthaiah]

Answering your questions..
Yes, it is safe to feed gelatin to your fish... i myself have used most of the mix provided in your list and added gelatin to bind them.
All your ingredients look fine as well.
For the shrimp , i feel it is better to remove the head and outer shell.
You can use this food as a once in a week treat and for regular feed , you can use a good quality pellet !!!

 

[Bigtdotcom]

So it sounds like alot of you are using Repashy, I have never heard of it. Maybe ill try it one day?

I know it will take a bit of effort but i am going give making my own a shot, if it turns into to much effort i guess i just wont do it again.

As far as astaxanthin is consierned would something like this be ok to use?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222200537962?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Bigtdotcom]

So I just blended up all my fish shrimp, fruit and veg and realised the gelitain powder i have contains sulphites and perservative (220)

Would this still be safe to use or should i try find something made from 100% Gelatin?