~ jan JJsPond.us wrote:

On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 07:01:51 -0900, Offbreed wrote:

I'm confused. Doesn't "high quality" usually mean "high protein"?

I don't think so. High quality feed is representative of the right feed for
the right animal for the right conditions.

I'd thought so to start with, but it sounded too sensible.

No, because bacteria break down the waste to ammonia, nitrite and finally
to nitrate, regardless of type. (At least that's my understanding.) Ideally
we try to supplement our fishes diet with high yield low waste feeds, they
should get roughage off of algae and bug exoskeletons. ;o)

Ah. I was thinking of how adding uncomposted veg matter to a garden
would temporarily bind the free nitrogen in the soil. But,
"temporary", now you mention "finally".

Now if you want to talk fish food, let's talk about what they're feeding
the salmon that WE eat!!!!

Too expensive for my wallet G. I'd rather spring for a boat and go
catch my own salmon. (It only costs 10X as much that way, LOL)

"Tri-cities"? By the time the salmon get that far, bleh. "Pate in
skin". I understand you have some excellent bass fishing in the area,
though.