To Cook or not to Cook... Shrimp are the question

[scans]

OK... I've been feeding my tank those little cocktail shrimp for years now. I was wondering if they would be better off with raw. Any thoughts?

The tank consists of Discus, Gouramis, Clown Knives, an Angel, and a large Koi.

 

[dmopar74]

raw is much more nutritious.

 

[benzjamin13]

Raw probably would be better for them. When any food is cooked, some of the nutritents are cooked out of them.

 

[bettacreek]

Raw is usually cheaper, and our fish like the raw "easy-peel" that you can get at either Wal-mart or Wegmans, 40-60 count. I tried to purchase the smaller shrimp from Giant, and they wouldn't touch it... BTW, why is there a koi in there, aren't they coldwater?

 

[pdbrady]

Raw. I get a box of bait shrimp from the frozen aisle at the grocery store. Just tear off the heads, peel, break up to appropriate size, and feed. And it's only like $2.50 for a box of, well not sure how many, but there's quite a bit there. My turds love it.

 

[scans]

Thanks for the info folks. The Koi in there is fat and happy like the rest of them. All get along and look very healthy.