quick seaweed question

reeftofishonly · 01/27/2014, 04:28 PM

I have read mixed thoughts on using nori for my tangs and angel fish. I have only bought it from the pet store, and at the rate they eat it, run out every week.

I have never bought it from a grocery store, do I look for just roasted nori?

Are they any other concerns or cons about using supermarket nori? Any comment about potential phosphate release? Thanks.

Whisperer · 01/27/2014, 04:58 PM

I have never used Petco nori. I have always used nori from a local Asian store. I get 100 sheets for less than $9. Lasts a very long time even if all my fish (except the mandarin) eat it. As to phosphate, all energy-producing organisms do have it.

julie180 · 01/27/2014, 06:46 PM

I have been using roasted nori for years. Check the ingredient list to be sure.

01/27/2014, 04:28 PM	#1
reeftofishonly Moved On Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 73	quick seaweed question I have read mixed thoughts on using nori for my tangs and angel fish. I have only bought it from the pet store, and at the rate they eat it, run out every week. I have never bought it from a grocery store, do I look for just roasted nori? Are they any other concerns or cons about using supermarket nori? Any comment about potential phosphate release? Thanks.

01/27/2014, 04:58 PM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	I have never used Petco nori. I have always used nori from a local Asian store. I get 100 sheets for less than $9. Lasts a very long time even if all my fish (except the mandarin) eat it. As to phosphate, all energy-producing organisms do have it. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

01/27/2014, 06:46 PM	#3
julie180 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 2,556	I have been using roasted nori for years. Check the ingredient list to be sure.