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I'd like to see some starter feed sizes I can use for my own hatched fish, as they become larger in size, and of course large enough to feed my large yellow perch. No clue as to the consistency, but maybe just grind it up in a blender?
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Have searched this thread and somehow am missing one thing. Is this optimal feed floating? And how long does it stay afloat. Is it part floating and part sinking? It's floating, and if it isn't eaten, I've seen it float for close to 12 hours.
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I'd like to see some starter feed sizes I can use for my own hatched fish, as they become larger in size, and of course large enough to feed my large yellow perch. No clue as to the consistency, but maybe just grind it up in a blender? I've tried that and it was a PITA to feed a lot of fish. Also the starter feeds are usually much higher in protein and lipids, which smaller fish need.
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I'd like to see some starter feed sizes I can use for my own hatched fish, as they become larger in size, and of course large enough to feed my large yellow perch. Cecil, there IS some starter feed that they make already for the Aquaculture market. It's a lot more expensive than the Optimal Sunfish food, but that's because of the ingredients that are used. I think I had a quart bag here and I may have put it in the freezer to keep longer. I think that starter food was around $5/lb. I'll have to check to see if there's any of the newest production run food here in Indiana. Here's a picture of the newest production run that has the 3 different sizes in the same bag:
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Is there a phone number to call to order this food? I would like to talk to a person before I order. Who do we ask for. Is it someone here on the forum? I already have others interested in the product here in Texas.
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Is there a phone number to call to order this food? I would like to talk to a person before I order. Who do we ask for. Is it someone here on the forum? I already have others interested in the product here in Texas. Call Scott (esshup) at: http://www.hoosierpondpros.com/ Phone number is on the site. That's the man to talk to.
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Is there a phone number to call to order this food? I would like to talk to a person before I order. Who do we ask for. Is it someone here on the forum? I already have others interested in the product here in Texas. Flame, good talking to you tonight. I'm getting a PM together to send to you in a bit.
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Thank you for the order!!
You'll get a FedEx tracking number as soon as it's generated. Haven't heard from them yet, Scott. Don't know if I did something wrong or there is some holdup elsewhere. Matt is delivering fish (I think he spent the last 3 days from sunup to past sundown stocking fish) and he said he would get to boxing and shipping later on this week. That's the food going to Haughton? Thanks for update! Yeah, I live in Haughton, LA, though the pond is in Texas.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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Starting feeding Optimal today and after the 30 sec get to know me session they were aggressively hitting it.Thanks Scott for the prompt service
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Thank you for the order!!
You'll get a FedEx tracking number as soon as it's generated. Haven't heard from them yet, Scott. Don't know if I did something wrong or there is some holdup elsewhere. Matt is delivering fish (I think he spent the last 3 days from sunup to past sundown stocking fish) and he said he would get to boxing and shipping later on this week. That's the food going to Haughton? Thanks for update! Yeah, I live in Haughton, LA, though the pond is in Texas. Hey, Scott. It's been two weeks since I ordered and still have no notice from Fed Ex. Getting a little nervous since stocking is coming soon, probably a few days after the blessed rains. Should I call someone? Any info? Thanks. I really would like to give Optimal a try on my new pond!
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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Still MIA and I sent in a USPS money order.
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Hey, Scott. It's been two weeks since I ordered and still have no notice from Fed Ex. Getting a little nervous since stocking is coming soon, probably a few days after the blessed rains.
Should I call someone? Any info?
Thanks. I really would like to give Optimal a try on my new pond!
Check your PM.
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Still MIA and I sent in a USPS money order. Since you were coming down for fish, I was going to give you the bag then and refund the shipping $. But, I'll tell Matt to ship it.
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I was not aware of that plan. I thought it was shipping from the factory.
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Hey, Scott. It's been two weeks since I ordered and still have no notice from Fed Ex. Getting a little nervous since stocking is coming soon, probably a few days after the blessed rains.
Should I call someone? Any info?
Thanks. I really would like to give Optimal a try on my new pond!
Check your PM. Thanks so much, Scott. Glad to hear they are already shipped! I am really looking forward to seeing how my newly stocked CNBG, FHM, and especially RES react! Bob Lusk is my pond consultant and will watching closely, too.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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Hey, Scott. Got a quick question for you at PM.
Thanks...
Frank
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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I was not aware of that plan. I thought it was shipping from the factory. The half and full pallets are shipped direct, the individual bags are shipped here from Indiana.
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Hey, Scott. Got a quick question for you at PM.
Thanks...
Frank PM sent. Looking at the tracking number, it will arrive Monday.
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Any idea on shipping cost for half or full pallets to SC Nebraska?
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FWIW I have been watching this thread with interest. From my limited experience, IMHO Purina has enjoyed top status for a long time do to their ability to distribute a reasonably good product at a reasonable price. As far as I can figure, there are other foods out there that are as good or better but cost of distribution is always where they fall short. If this new chow can jump that cost effective distribution hurdle, it could change the market.
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Thanks, Scott. Came in today. Pond finally got enough rain to make a big difference, too.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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How did the boxes look? Still attached together? Beat up bad?
This year is a learning year for different shipping techniques.
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How did the boxes look? Still attached together? Beat up bad?
This year is a learning year for different shipping techniques. Scott, the cardboard boxes are a little beat up, but they are attached quite well. I opened them up and the feed bags look in great shape. I'm sure the feed got squashed a little, but from the looks of things damage is minimal. Question: How long does it stay good for? A month, a few months, half a year? Hopefully we'll run out soon after stocking, but I'm curious.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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If you look on the bag, there should be a "use by" date. I was told that the date is really about 3-4 months earlier than when it really needs to be used because of different holding temps. i.e. Northern ponds vs. southern ponds. Hotter temps degrade the vitamin package faster. The date on the bag is worst case.
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