Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Feeding Big Strike

Most fish foods are pretty stable for up to at least 6 months and longer if kept dry. Many modern quality fish foods have stabilizers in them. Fats may start to go rancid over 1 yr. Most important thing is to keep fish food DRY to prevent it from molding. Some degredation of unstable nutrients or components can occur in 3 to 4 months with high quality, high protein feeds (trout or high energy diets). So unless you are using real high protein (>40%) feed, and or intensively raising fish in: cages, in recirculating systems or for commercial or special purposes food deterioration in 3-4 months should not be a problem or worry for you. Also fish food with 32% or lower protein should be viable up to one year if stored properly(dry & cool or room temp). "Pond run fish" can suppliment their pellet diet with some natural food to minimize slight nutrient deficiencies from slightly degraded or substandard fish food.