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Posted 9/9/2011 1:36:09 PM
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What do you do with your old fish food that's no good anymore? Do you just throw it away, or is there something you can do with it. Would it be a good fertilizer for plants?
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Posted 9/11/2011 8:40:52 AM


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Your post is excellent for two reasons, LilMissBetta. It is a great reminder that our fish food expires and also has other uses. I put my expired fish and turtle foods in potted plants and around the flower beds.
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A good way to keep fish food from going bad is vacum seal the bag and put what you do not use in the freezer.

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Posted 9/11/2011 8:46:10 AM


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I would just add it to some out side soil around your plants.

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Posted 9/11/2011 6:29:05 PM


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must be nice to buy food and it last long enough to expire. I'm lucky to have a 148g container last me 2 months.

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Posted 9/14/2011 3:50:06 PM
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I don't feel so silly adding it to my potted plant's soil now! Thanks, guys!
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Posted 9/14/2011 7:00:01 PM


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Just mix it in well and generously water. Your plants will love it.
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