Garlic clove in fuge

Megatrev62 · 12/07/2011, 01:22 PM

Thinking of placing a garlic clove in my fuge output chamber. Don't know if this would be of any benefit. Just been wondering about the benefit of garlic and if this is something that would do anything positive. Anyone do this? Thanks

cloak · 12/07/2011, 02:09 PM

I wouldn't do it. Over time it's just going to rot and foul up your water. You won't see any benefits. IMO, garlic is kind of overated, but here's a good article though.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/sp/index.php

scarface70706 · 12/07/2011, 07:27 PM

nah it will rot. i use garlic extract made by kent and it works great. i just wish it was a larger bottle. once a month i put drops into my tank directly about 10 - 12 drops for my 115 gallons of sw. and one day out of ever other week i put two drops on a single cubes worth of mysin shrimp thats already defrosted. this works great for me and the fish love it.

Chris27 · 12/07/2011, 09:42 PM

Garlic dissolved in the tank water won't do you any good, it's not a medication nor a trace element. Garlic's use in our little world is simply a food additive that enhances the flavor of food, making it more palatable for our fish.

What you can do is take that same clove, put it in the food processor with a 1/2 cup of water and puree it, then add a little of the water to your food, and let it soak for 10 min. before feeding.

Crkbaby · 12/07/2011, 10:04 PM

garlic has been proven in humans and in other animals to boost immune systems to prevent illness. I don't know if it helps fish I have used the liquid form mixed with my food for years now all the fish including picky eaters seem to like it.

WienerDog · 12/07/2011, 10:08 PM

I use the Kent brand on my pellets. Soak and let them dry. It does seem to make their feeding more aggressive. Could also be my imagination too, not rulin' that out.

Megatrev62 · 12/08/2011, 01:59 AM

ok thanks.Not a good idea.

sandwi54 · 12/08/2011, 02:08 AM

keep in mind feeding fish too much garlic will introduce liver problem in the long run, so don't overdo it.

12/07/2011, 01:22 PM	#1
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Garlic clove in fuge Thinking of placing a garlic clove in my fuge output chamber. Don't know if this would be of any benefit. Just been wondering about the benefit of garlic and if this is something that would do anything positive. Anyone do this? Thanks __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

12/07/2011, 09:42 PM	#4
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Garlic dissolved in the tank water won't do you any good, it's not a medication nor a trace element. Garlic's use in our little world is simply a food additive that enhances the flavor of food, making it more palatable for our fish. What you can do is take that same clove, put it in the food processor with a 1/2 cup of water and puree it, then add a little of the water to your food, and let it soak for 10 min. before feeding. __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

12/07/2011, 10:08 PM	#6
WienerDog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 980	I use the Kent brand on my pellets. Soak and let them dry. It does seem to make their feeding more aggressive. Could also be my imagination too, not rulin' that out. __________________ "Winners do what they have to and losers do what they want" Phill 4:13 Current Tank Info: 5.5g Spec V Pico Reef

12/08/2011, 01:59 AM	#7
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	ok thanks.Not a good idea. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

12/08/2011, 02:08 AM	#8
sandwi54 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,332	keep in mind feeding fish too much garlic will introduce liver problem in the long run, so don't overdo it. __________________ 375g Envision FOWLR + 125g sump 40g Reef Current Tank Info: 375g FOWLR, 40g Reef

12/07/2011, 02:09 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I wouldn't do it. Over time it's just going to rot and foul up your water. You won't see any benefits. IMO, garlic is kind of overated, but here's a good article though. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/sp/index.php

12/07/2011, 07:27 PM	#3
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	nah it will rot. i use garlic extract made by kent and it works great. i just wish it was a larger bottle. once a month i put drops into my tank directly about 10 - 12 drops for my 115 gallons of sw. and one day out of ever other week i put two drops on a single cubes worth of mysin shrimp thats already defrosted. this works great for me and the fish love it.

12/07/2011, 10:04 PM	#5
Crkbaby Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 422	garlic has been proven in humans and in other animals to boost immune systems to prevent illness. I don't know if it helps fish I have used the liquid form mixed with my food for years now all the fish including picky eaters seem to like it.

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