Nori Clips

Capsle · 08/18/2016, 03:12 PM

Hey reefers,

Just wondering what you all use for Nori clips and how much nori to use at a time?

I am currently just using a plastic close pin suctioned to my magfloat. I only have one small yellow tang and just wondering how much Nori I should use / leave in the tank at a time?

I left about 1/8 of a sheet yesterday dinner time and ended up removing about half at lunchtime today, as the water was getting cloudy.

mcgyvr · 08/18/2016, 03:25 PM

1/8 of a sheet is kind of relative IMO..
I'd only put a 2" x 2" piece in and he would just eat most of it right up (medium size yellow tang)..
I never let it sit/rot in the tank for more than a few hours..
But thats me and it normally just ate regular fish pellets every other day.. the nori was just a "treat"

Not sure what you have up there in Canuckland but I'd buy nori at Japanese grocery stores or in the Japanese section of the regular grocery store if they had it.. SO much cheaper than the stuff the "fish stores" sell and its the same thing.. I'd just get plain unseasoned.. (a few times I fed Sesame flavored nori. he he )

Capsle · 08/18/2016, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

1/8 of a sheet is kind of relative IMO..
I'd only put a 2" x 2" piece in and he would just eat most of it right up (medium size yellow tang)..
I never let it sit/rot in the tank for more than a few hours..
But thats me and it normally just ate regular fish pellets every other day.. the nori was just a "treat"

Not sure what you have up there in Canuckland but I'd buy nori at Japanese grocery stores or in the Japanese section of the regular grocery store if they had it.. SO much cheaper than the stuff the "fish stores" sell and its the same thing.. I'd just get plain unseasoned.. (a few times I fed Sesame flavored nori. he he )

Ahh we canucks, lol. Yes i bought regular plain Nori from the grocery store.

Thanks, i will leave a smaller piece in there.

SnoopyDaPimp · 08/18/2016, 05:47 PM

I don't use the suction cup on my clips. I tied some 2 lbs test fishing line to mine and mounted the line to my canopy. That way I don't have to put my hands in my tank and it is really easy to get in and out. I do about a 1/4 sheet and pull it out after a few hours regardless of how much is left.

Dogshowgrl · 08/18/2016, 06:09 PM

I use the mag clip by two little fishes. Kinda pricey if you ask me but they last a long time. I spent so much on the suction cup ones and they would give out too quickly and I had to go swimming everytime I placed it. Went big but I love love love it. Just slide to the surface pull out the old add new. Never get wet.

As for your fish not eating much, try rubbing it to start to disperse in the water then put it in the clip. Tangs don't have clips in the wild, we often have to train them to find the food there in our tanks. I know it makes a mess but it's only take a few times and they start to get the hang of it. No mater the size of you tang 2x2 square should definitely have a big dent if not be gone in a day.

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CafeReef · 08/18/2016, 07:13 PM

Printed my own. Uses half a sheet

Tspors58 · 08/18/2016, 07:38 PM

And you are selling them for how much?
Nice Job.

CafeReef · 08/18/2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tspors58

And you are selling them for how much?
Nice Job.

Haha. I could print some up. They arnt perfect but work great. Pm me

hkgar · 08/19/2016, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

1/8 of a sheet is kind of relative IMO..
I'd only put a 2" x 2" piece in and he would just eat most of it right up (medium size yellow tang)..
I never let it sit/rot in the tank for more than a few hours..
But thats me and it normally just ate regular fish pellets every other day.. the nori was just a "treat"

Not sure what you have up there in Canuckland but I'd buy nori at Japanese grocery stores or in the Japanese section of the regular grocery store if they had it.. SO much cheaper than the stuff the "fish stores" sell and its the same thing.. I'd just get plain unseasoned.. (a few times I fed Sesame flavored nori. he he )

Nori should not be considered a "treat" for tangs. It is vital to there diet. They are herbivores and meaty foods should be the treat.

fishchef · 08/19/2016, 08:38 PM

Just cut the stuff up or tear into small pieces, mix in a small amount of tank water, and pour in. Clips are a waste of time.

fishchef · 08/19/2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CafeReef

Printed my own. Uses half a sheet

Why?

Defiant Arms · 08/20/2016, 02:22 AM

bc he could lol id print one to say i did.. just copied the IM one but changed it same same but different

scooter31707 · 08/20/2016, 06:38 AM

This what I use.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Innovativ...FDFECF-vi.html

08/18/2016, 03:12 PM	#1
Capsle Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 385	Nori Clips Hey reefers, Just wondering what you all use for Nori clips and how much nori to use at a time? I am currently just using a plastic close pin suctioned to my magfloat. I only have one small yellow tang and just wondering how much Nori I should use / leave in the tank at a time? I left about 1/8 of a sheet yesterday dinner time and ended up removing about half at lunchtime today, as the water was getting cloudy. __________________ Caps Current Tank Info: 65G DT with custom overflow, 35G custom sump, maxspect R420r 180w 15K, reef octopus classic 150 skimmer.

08/18/2016, 03:25 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	1/8 of a sheet is kind of relative IMO.. I'd only put a 2" x 2" piece in and he would just eat most of it right up (medium size yellow tang).. I never let it sit/rot in the tank for more than a few hours.. But thats me and it normally just ate regular fish pellets every other day.. the nori was just a "treat" Not sure what you have up there in Canuckland but I'd buy nori at Japanese grocery stores or in the Japanese section of the regular grocery store if they had it.. SO much cheaper than the stuff the "fish stores" sell and its the same thing.. I'd just get plain unseasoned.. (a few times I fed Sesame flavored nori. he he ) __________________ Who me?

08/18/2016, 05:47 PM	#4
SnoopyDaPimp Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 492	I don't use the suction cup on my clips. I tied some 2 lbs test fishing line to mine and mounted the line to my canopy. That way I don't have to put my hands in my tank and it is really easy to get in and out. I do about a 1/4 sheet and pull it out after a few hours regardless of how much is left. __________________ ( 0 \ l / 0 ) & no tanks for now

08/18/2016, 07:13 PM	#6
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	Printed my own. Uses half a sheet __________________ 50 Gallon cube

08/18/2016, 07:38 PM	#7
Tspors58 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Appleton, WI. Posts: 145	And you are selling them for how much? Nice Job. __________________ Keep it simple. Take it slow. Long Term Hobby. Current Tank Info: 210g w/Eshopps RS-200 sump, Reef Octopus Classic 150 SSS, Inline Ocean Clear Filter, 2 Kessel 360W, Jebao DC-8000, & 2 Jebao WP40 Wavemakers

08/18/2016, 06:09 PM	#5
Dogshowgrl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 298	I use the mag clip by two little fishes. Kinda pricey if you ask me but they last a long time. I spent so much on the suction cup ones and they would give out too quickly and I had to go swimming everytime I placed it. Went big but I love love love it. Just slide to the surface pull out the old add new. Never get wet. As for your fish not eating much, try rubbing it to start to disperse in the water then put it in the clip. Tangs don't have clips in the wild, we often have to train them to find the food there in our tanks. I know it makes a mess but it's only take a few times and they start to get the hang of it. No mater the size of you tang 2x2 square should definitely have a big dent if not be gone in a day. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

08/19/2016, 08:38 PM	#10
fishchef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,222	Just cut the stuff up or tear into small pieces, mix in a small amount of tank water, and pour in. Clips are a waste of time.

08/20/2016, 02:22 AM	#12
Defiant Arms Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 39	bc he could lol id print one to say i did.. just copied the IM one but changed it same same but different

08/20/2016, 06:38 AM	#13
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	This what I use. http://www.marinedepot.com/Innovativ...FDFECF-vi.html