HOW TO: Make DIY Gel Fish Food

[@Chefrob101]

Great vid! Thanks for doing the leg work for us! For future reference/recipes, if you do your measurements by weight instead of by volume (i.e., 3.5g vs. 1/2cup), you won't have to pack stuff down and you'll get a more consistent end product.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

For any reptile keepers out there this also works with gut loading feeder insects! (Mix mostly dog food with cat food and fish food and anything else you feel, like vitamins and calcium then add the gelatin and boom: a much healthier and cheaper alternative to those expensive pet store gel foods)

[@fishfreak420]

Def recommend this with brine shrimp! Works great! Holds shrimp together well. Normally when I feed brine the filter grabs lot of it, in gelatin form there's no worries. I used same recipe as yours just replaced pellets with brine dust. My fry love it.

[@OceanproAquatics]

Love the ice cube tray with pop outs but thought you might like to try something I have been doing for awhile. I put my mix between two big sheets of wax paper, roll it out thin, and when gel sets up I cut it up into cubes (1"x1"x .25"), then I put them in a ziplock and freeze for long term use where I take out the small thin squares for use as needed. I also add liquid vitamins and will blend in powdered spirolina, chopped beef heart, spinach, potato, shrimp, etc etc (however you feel fit for your own particular fish).

[@DarrenBecker]

I used your video as a guide to make some jello fish food and my fish went crazy for it they loved it! I have Dwarf Gouramis both male and female and 3 tetras. Thank you for the amazing DIY project it was a lot of fun for my children and I

[@ianoconnor5867]

Can these be used with bettas and molly's? How long does the cube last? My main concern is not overfeeding the fish.

[@mollymari]

Hello! This was such a wonderful Video! I watched it with my boyfriend and he got very excited about making FishFood :D what a wonderful way to motivate people to take good care of their Fishes!! Also it is nice that you tell everything so clearly and show details, cause my mother tongue is not English so this video was very easy to follow!

[@danielmcnish6555]

How long before the fish food cube dissolves in water if just left there. Does it start to break away like chum or does it hold together for awhile? Thanks.

[@beemowafflestacks656]

Love this recipe, man. Tried it with my koi and was very pleased. Do you think I could add calcium carbonate to it as well as a shrimp food to fortify their exoskeleton? Need to supplement calcium someway since the stuff isn't water soluble.

[@cichlidman09]

Beemo Wafflestacks Very cool!! Glad you liked it!!

[@mattfuzzy]

in the uk you can buy the ice cube tray with the push bottom from places like "the range" (about £1 each) great little trays no matter what you use them for :)

[@mattxlau]

I really like the idea of gel foods and the video was great. My only concerns would be regarding its effects on the water quality as the gelatin dissolves into the water; and second, if the fish's stomach can handle the gelatin compounds and digest it properly.

[@BCCCichlid]

Needed that step by step... Is Knox the only gelatin you tried because they don't sell it in this state. I brought something else I'm going to try. Will keep you posted...Thanks

[@davidafr5276]

It that same as like tetra food holiday blocks?? And how days thenfood in the water

[@Fish4Ever]

Great video! 9:53 gave me a big scare!

[@miacatplayz1644]

Could I use other gelatine like gelatine paper things or does it have to be knocks

[@therick2325]

great video, i used to make some gel food for my fry as well.

[@devolinski]

So there is such a thing as a man who doesn't make a mess in the kitchen!! Great video

[@mel0697]

How do you store theses and how long do they last?

[@mattxlau]

after the gelatin sets, does it need to be refrigerated or can I keep it on the shelf? And what's the shelf life approximately before the product goes bad?

[@jenny-nm2vj]

mattxlau If you freeze it then you can keep it for months! Just put a few in the fridge and it will defrost and then you can feed it

[@loztiso1037]

How many grams in a packet of knox? I got a big container instead of individual packets.I hope I didn't put too much in my mix.

[@just4fun-family145]

Hey brother, cool video I subscribed… Currently trying to make some gel food myself. How much gelatin powder will I need for 4 ounces of dried ground up pellets. And how much water? Please help I’m trying to do it right now

[@joseduran7368]

Just4fun -Family his house and fishroom burned down years ago bruh hes broke

[@westparley]

So do you need to break up the gel mold or can you just plop it in the tank and the fish will pick at it?

[@pychomantis7620]

How long will a batch last in the fridge

[@213ingrid]

nice.. btw can i add some vegies into the mix? like carrots or something like that? or shrimps? coz i need the astaxanthin for coloration of my flowerhorn..

[@am1shvom1t]

I'm pretty sure he mentioned that he hadn't tried anything else but pellets/sticks in the recipe, and was unsure of the results of adding any other types of foods. I used a 50/50 ratio of Hikari Cichlid Gold mini floating pellets and sinking shrimp/veggie sinking sticks to make my food powder. Next time I plan on using some freeze dried blood worms into the mix, which would probably powder up pretty well.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Hi, Does it need to stay refridegerated?

[@shinhay6804]

could i give this to my adult cichlids? and is there any non Flavoured gelatin i should avoid that could have a chemical in that would harm the fish

[@EverythingFish]

Nice DIY video, some people don't explain very well but you did a great job. Also, how long does that keep for?

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

Quarter cup fish food, 1/2 cup boiling water, and 1 packet single serve Knox gelatin(I'll google the size of the packet as I have economy size canisters of gelatin) cool!

[@am1shvom1t]

THANK YOU (to you) for this DIY video! I have some bottom dwelling dwarf cichlids and some leftover floating Hikari mini cichlid pellets that I made this gel out of. I have no fry in the tank, but my adult cacatuoides cichlids and golden pencilfish love the DIY food gel. 10/10 would do again. Keeping this recipe for sure.

[@Bigmunoz11]

thats pretty bad ass. i would try to see if i can combine the pellet and the krill

[@CheeseDimes]

Would it be easier to freeze the cubes?

[@macyfoster2118]

could i make this for my snails? like use some betta pellets, and aglae wafers? i have 3 mystery snails & i think they'd love it...

[@cichlidman09]

macy foster Absolutely

[@simonbanks5012]

You have to be careful what you put in coffee grinders... It might be common sense but don't try grinding wet stuff and tough stuff like wood. They are awesome though for many purposes

[@amrezzat6682]

how much days one piece of gel food with 20 gold fish 10 cm size

[@georgiareefer9720]

i know chances are slim but do you remember where you got that ice cube tray or where online i can purchase one?

[@Gamerchanger12]

Walmart or almost all grocery stores

[@shannontraylor9772]

Hello Forrest Where you at my man I still watch ur old videos You out the hobby

[@cichlidman09]

Not out of the hobby, still going at it. All is well just no time for KZbin

[@willlowfoxilia4512]

Is it good for betta/ fithing fish

[@briansfishtanks]

Great "how to" Forrest!

[@franklinmichael671]

If you freeze it do you have to let it though?

[@TheEclipse5]

DUDE!!! thank you so much.... your method doubled my fry survival rate..... you should really commercialize this.... :)

[@onlyfinsau]

Can the gel food rot in water if left for too long?

[@kittythecat1839]

Yes. Duh,what did you think?!

[@AnimalLover-eu8xv]

Will this work with flaked foods? Like tetracolor plus?

[@jenny-nm2vj]

Animal Lover101 yes

[@fishfreak420]

Great video! Im gonna try this with freeze dried brine shrimp. I buy it by the 1/2 lb so there is always lot of powder left over.

[@cichlidman09]

very cool!! Let me know how it turns out

[@trisharay-saulis7831]

Is this safe for anemones?

[@hartasusanto1303]

Does this recipe safe for goldfish ??

[@jeffmeisterr]

Why do you want your pellets turned to gel?

[@amysirawsky9922]

He’s so precious

[@bettatube5578]

please help me with some info please tell me do u store in freezer or fridge and for how many days u can put it in fridge or freezer

[@jenny-nm2vj]

Betta tube if you make a lot then you should put it in the freezer but if it will only last about a week you can keep it in the fridge

[@bettatube5578]

Amazing Jenny thanks,I really appreciate it.

[@jenny-nm2vj]

Betta tube np

[@MrMann316]

Very nice Forrest!! I use gel foods for my fry and it works quite well.

[@cichlidman09]

Thanks Mike!

[@steviedavis2175]

i just saw this yesterday and i showed my son and he uses it now for his jack dempesy and my african chiclids and the jack loves it thanks for tham amazing vids

[@cichlidman09]

Awesome!

[@LowTechTank]

great idea! will do this for my fry and shrimp. thanks.

[@brooklynboi11207]

Great video... Thanks for the info!! Do you know the name brand of the ice cubes?

[@cichlidman09]

Thanks! Not sure on brand but Ive seen them at most stores

[@brooklynboi11207]

Awesome that you replied back. Checking your videos out now..Very informative, and funny. I subscribed :)

[@MrandMrsBergner]

brooklynboi11207 I got the ice cube trays off eBay

[@0badneko0]

how much gelatine did you use? just one packet?

[@InfamousKiller11]

Yes just one pack

[@ismaelvella378]

what is the advantage of gel food ?

[@kittythecat1839]

It can be easily eaten by fry, or baby fish.

[@Briannagaona09]

can u use this food for betta fish

[@ricardopearce3459]

He man

[@ricardopearce3459]

Ye*

[@fbmaquariums5850]

Where did you get that ice tray?

[@macyfoster2118]

probably walmart or target

[@MarshyMellowFluff]

I got one exactly like the one he uses from the dollar store.

[@nikolaeric876]

Can i overfeed if i let one in aquarium?

[@capecarnivores]

+Nema Ime possible, it takes longer to break down and pollute the water ;)

[@beck.o]

Can goldfish eat this?

[@Bigeazy117182]

I just tried this out for the first time, and my fish tore it up. Ty, this will make feeding my fish before work a whole lot easier ;)

[@ucantkillme8997]

Looks interesting, think I'll wait till I have wigglers fry again.

[@IamEddieLee]

Out of curiosity, what about canned tuna or poultry products (chicken, turkey, etc)? It surprises me that fish can eat certain "people things", while a chocolate bar can be poison to a dog.

[@VikingRocketeer]

Great video Forrest. Good stuff brother

[@Cycnoches2012]

I found one of the rubber bottom cube trays at Kroger. I would never have thought about if I had not seen your vid. !!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks

[@MrRondeezzee]

Great video Shane told me about you. I have a duboisi that isn't eating.

[@sharonxhazan]

it work for betta?

[@raupidu5168]

no

[@raupidu5168]

no

[@jeremyleighty9182]

Great video great seeing hunter in the fishroom with you.a padawab with his Jedi master

[@ushadev1023]

Say me how to make beeta fish food at home

[@kryscurr]

thanks so much!! my rams spawned and my store bought fry food floats.. lol so easy!

[@OceanTruth]

Wait, you like your son more than your subscribers? Man are your priorities screwed up... :P I think it's great he's in some of your vids. Looking forward to subscribing to him one day. Great vid, especially since I'm going the gel food route mainly now and I have a bunch of leftover pellets. The ice cube tray is a great idea. I need to get me one of those.

[@joeGCaC03]

Unfortunately most of the vitamins are gone due to the heating of the gelatin use a cold setting gel!

[@NickMach007]

Nicely done

[@RandomsFandom]

Bet he is the type that has huge plastic jars of protein powder.

[@readingswithjenna9714]

Video starts at 2:45. You're welcome.

[@groundedinfirstprinciples383]

My kid would have said Rolo! And Chomped one down. Lol cool video

[@ninjaelite655]

I fed this to my fish................... it died....

[@jenny-nm2vj]

Ninja Elite hopefully my fish don't die! They love it!

[@CabinAK47]

Cute baby hitting the oven

[@16Allisone]

Great info inside!

[@fasousa4798]

Breathe, speak, breathe, speak. In this order dont jump steps, especially the breathing one.

[@dutch-is300]

Did u kill them💀

[@dawnmariebrock909]

Just made some!! Thanks so much. New sub 👍

[@user-wu4zq5sn5r]

Good idea, will try this for my angels :).

[@leemyers2447]

nice video mate and nice catch haha

[@johnpaulsanchez1121]

Goin to make gummy worms .. Haha

[@dylanjackson3278]

Lol I know that I'm almost a year late but this is killing me and idk why lol 😂😂😂😆😆😂

[@closedaccount9007]

Liked and subscribed to you!!! Can't wait to test it out thank you!!!

[@miguelelmc]

Good and useful

[@TheFunkytrapper]

good info as a daily block feed

[@KhanG-yq2cn]

Your sun is very cute

[@williemarshall34]

you forgot to close the microwave lol

[@joshualangford841]

Great video,, thanks!

[@Djwild817]

Awesome. Could I use this for my Betta? Btw, just earned a sub :)

[@januszwajs9944]

You are amazing! You made food with ready-made food ... It's probably healthy and there's no chemistry in it ... -.- everything for sponsorship and shit advertising

[@sleepylari3777]

Agar agar is alot better to put into the gel food because its made from seaweed and not pigs/cows :)

[@jparks6544]

+larryweehermusic seriously shutup you idiot vegan. no one cares.

[@sleepylari3777]

+j parks xD mate if no one cares why would you use your time to reply to my comment ya mong.

[@jenny-nm2vj]

lari I will try that! Hopefully my fish like it was well

[@masonsminecraftcreations1381]

j parks pigs/cows aren't fish's natural diet.... as well as take a look at most factory farms and tell me how that's ok... also, the original commenter was merely suggesting something and you assumed, and decided to be rude.

[@masonsminecraftcreations1381]

j parks and what if you have a herbivorous fish?

[@trisharay-saulis7831]

Thank you!!!

[@wassimznaidi306]

U are a King !! Big Up

[@freedombroadcastingnetwork2108]

Like so, and what not.

[@HAQSCOMICS]

great info bro! and nice shirt! Ducks baby! 503!

[@nikhilgusain1302]

I love Indian army happy diwali

[@dutch-is300]

Yeah tanks look empty👀

[@prabhacar]

I would have found it more informative if you had started with raw ingredients instead of starting with ready-made commercial products. Thanks anyway.

[@sushantakumarsamal8431]

Wow nice