Golden Pearls

CaptainK · 05-21-2001, 10:08 AM

Hi All,
I have noticed a few people on this board talking about a product called Golden Pearls over at www.brineshrimpdirect.com
Are these something that you have to hatch yourself?
I read that people use these Rotifers to feed their sandbeds, but can they be used to feed the fish?
I already use Kents Phytoplankton, Selecon, and Zoe
Would I be over doing it if I got the Golden Pearls?
Thanks,
CaptK

**Ninong** · 05-21-2001, 10:23 AM

Capn, Golden Pearls are not hatchable. They are man-made food capsules that come in various sizes. Many people find that they are an excellent source of food for their tanks. The various sizes are available to cover a wide range of animals. Many corals find them delicious. Dr. Ron had an analysis done and this was one of the food items studied. It was found to be nutritious. A very tiny amount goes a long way. [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img]

I believe that BSD has more detailed information on their site that explains this product but I haven't personally read their site in some time.

Ninong [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

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asmith · 05-21-2001, 10:40 AM

I have been using the Golden Pearls for a couple of months now and they are great. Just make sure you don't use too much of it. I made that mistake and it caused a massive algae bloom. Now I just feed a small pinch once or twice a week. You can also use them to target feed some corals.

Andrew

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CaptainK · 05-21-2001, 11:10 AM

Thanks Guys,
A few more questions:
I am pretty sure that I have read that someone on this board uses the Rotifer Size Golden Pearls 100-200 microns to feed their sandbed.
But what sizes should/can be used to feed corals and also fish.
How big is a micron? I think the last time I heard that term was back in High School Physics.
And how much, or how big are the bags they come in? They have 2 & 8 oz. bags. Will a 2oz bag be enough for my 29G for a few months??
Thanks,
CaptK

[This message has been edited by CaptainK (edited 05-21-2001).]

tendar · 05-21-2001, 12:00 PM

I just recieved mine last friday.
I ordered a 8 oz bag of 60-100,100-200 and 200-300.
The 8 oz bag is more than you will ever use. Just a get like 2 of the 2 oz bags and that should last probably a year.
I have only fed once so far and it was too much. I used a scoop(salifert calcium test kit scoop very small)from each bag. I will go with just a pinch of each next time feeding twice a week.
I would go with 60-100 and 100-200.

asmith · 05-21-2001, 12:06 PM

I use the "Artemia 1" 200-300 micron size for feeding my corals and the sandbed. 1 micron is 1/1000 of a millimeter(Extremely Small). I have never used the Golden Pearls to feed my fish. They have never shown much interest in it, however I have wondered about the use of them for feeding Bangaii Cardinal Fry.

As for package size, I would say the 2 ounce size would last you a long time. I ordered the 16 ounce package and I will be using it for years. I wonder if the stuff goes bad? Does anyone know if this stuff expires?

Andrew

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I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart. e.e.cummings

piege · 05-22-2001, 07:15 AM

I use three different sizes of the perals in my tank. They work well and I like them. A 2oz bag should last a long long time. I feed 1/8th a teaspoon of each size I have whenever the mood strikes me. Not more than twice a week normally.

I have tried them on banggai cardinal fry and they are just not interested. Too bad too since it would be quite nice if that was all I needed to feed the fry.

HTH,
JP

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CaptainK · 05-22-2001, 07:49 AM

So, if I were to get these Golden Pearls do you still think that I would need to use the Kents Phytoplankton? I was also considering getting DT's. But if I were to get all of this stuff wouldn't that be overkill??
Couldn't I just stick with one of them?
Thanks,
CaptK

kholladay · 05-22-2001, 07:49 AM

Not to intrude on your thread CaptainK but I have notice that most of you are saying that you feed this stuff about twice a week. Is that in addition to other feedings or do you ONLY feed your fish twice a week? I recently switched from feeding every 4 days to feeding daily at the suggestion of my LFS, shortly after I experienced a TERRIBLE slime algae problem and I am wondering if this could be the reason.

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My Fish Site

tendar · 05-22-2001, 10:56 AM

kholladay,
The feeding of the corals with pearls twice a week does not include feeding fish. I feed my fish 2 times a day. Frozen in the morning and flake in the evening.

RhondaJ32 · 05-22-2001, 11:19 AM

I also got 3 sizes of golden pearls a few months back. I have been using it atleast once a week, sometimes twice. I also just got the DT phytoplanton last week. I have a lot of corals that are said need to be spot fed, like sun corals. BTW, I just got a new black one last week. Hasn't opened much yet though.

Anyway I wanted to ask how everyone is storing the golden pearls. Since I have a lot and it will last along time.

05-21-2001, 10:08 AM	#1
CaptainK Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA. Posts: 534	Golden Pearls Hi All, I have noticed a few people on this board talking about a product called Golden Pearls over at www.brineshrimpdirect.com Are these something that you have to hatch yourself? I read that people use these Rotifers to feed their sandbeds, but can they be used to feed the fish? I already use Kents Phytoplankton, Selecon, and Zoe Would I be over doing it if I got the Golden Pearls? Thanks, CaptK

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05-21-2001, 10:23 AM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	Capn, Golden Pearls are not hatchable. They are man-made food capsules that come in various sizes. Many people find that they are an excellent source of food for their tanks. The various sizes are available to cover a wide range of animals. Many corals find them delicious. Dr. Ron had an analysis done and this was one of the food items studied. It was found to be nutritious. A very tiny amount goes a long way. [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] I believe that BSD has more detailed information on their site that explains this product but I haven't personally read their site in some time. Ninong [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] ------------------ Irrational Exuberance!

05-21-2001, 10:40 AM	#3
asmith Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 978	I have been using the Golden Pearls for a couple of months now and they are great. Just make sure you don't use too much of it. I made that mistake and it caused a massive algae bloom. Now I just feed a small pinch once or twice a week. You can also use them to target feed some corals. Andrew ------------------ I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart. e.e.cummings

05-21-2001, 11:10 AM	#4
CaptainK Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA. Posts: 534	Thanks Guys, A few more questions: I am pretty sure that I have read that someone on this board uses the Rotifer Size Golden Pearls 100-200 microns to feed their sandbed. But what sizes should/can be used to feed corals and also fish. How big is a micron? I think the last time I heard that term was back in High School Physics. And how much, or how big are the bags they come in? They have 2 & 8 oz. bags. Will a 2oz bag be enough for my 29G for a few months?? Thanks, CaptK [This message has been edited by CaptainK (edited 05-21-2001).]

05-21-2001, 12:00 PM	#5
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	I just recieved mine last friday. I ordered a 8 oz bag of 60-100,100-200 and 200-300. The 8 oz bag is more than you will ever use. Just a get like 2 of the 2 oz bags and that should last probably a year. I have only fed once so far and it was too much. I used a scoop(salifert calcium test kit scoop very small)from each bag. I will go with just a pinch of each next time feeding twice a week. I would go with 60-100 and 100-200.

05-21-2001, 12:06 PM	#6
asmith Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 978	I use the "Artemia 1" 200-300 micron size for feeding my corals and the sandbed. 1 micron is 1/1000 of a millimeter(Extremely Small). I have never used the Golden Pearls to feed my fish. They have never shown much interest in it, however I have wondered about the use of them for feeding Bangaii Cardinal Fry. As for package size, I would say the 2 ounce size would last you a long time. I ordered the 16 ounce package and I will be using it for years. I wonder if the stuff goes bad? Does anyone know if this stuff expires? Andrew ------------------ I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart. e.e.cummings

05-22-2001, 07:15 AM	#7
piege Citizen Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 157	I use three different sizes of the perals in my tank. They work well and I like them. A 2oz bag should last a long long time. I feed 1/8th a teaspoon of each size I have whenever the mood strikes me. Not more than twice a week normally. I have tried them on banggai cardinal fry and they are just not interested. Too bad too since it would be quite nice if that was all I needed to feed the fry. HTH, JP ------------------ http://fyrman.homestead.com/welcome.html

05-22-2001, 07:49 AM	#8
CaptainK Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA. Posts: 534	So, if I were to get these Golden Pearls do you still think that I would need to use the Kents Phytoplankton? I was also considering getting DT's. But if I were to get all of this stuff wouldn't that be overkill?? Couldn't I just stick with one of them? Thanks, CaptK

05-22-2001, 07:49 AM	#9
kholladay Tenant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 83	Not to intrude on your thread CaptainK but I have notice that most of you are saying that you feed this stuff about twice a week. Is that in addition to other feedings or do you ONLY feed your fish twice a week? I recently switched from feeding every 4 days to feeding daily at the suggestion of my LFS, shortly after I experienced a TERRIBLE slime algae problem and I am wondering if this could be the reason. ------------------ Kyle Holladay My Fish Site

05-22-2001, 10:56 AM	#10
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	kholladay, The feeding of the corals with pearls twice a week does not include feeding fish. I feed my fish 2 times a day. Frozen in the morning and flake in the evening.

05-22-2001, 11:19 AM	#11
RhondaJ32 Citizen Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Chattanooga TN USA Posts: 168	I also got 3 sizes of golden pearls a few months back. I have been using it atleast once a week, sometimes twice. I also just got the DT phytoplanton last week. I have a lot of corals that are said need to be spot fed, like sun corals. BTW, I just got a new black one last week. Hasn't opened much yet though. Anyway I wanted to ask how everyone is storing the golden pearls. Since I have a lot and it will last along time.

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