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Can anybody think of a reason that it would be detrimental to a largemouth bass's health to consume an Omega-3 soft gel produced for human consumption?
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Can anybody think of a reason that it would be detrimental to a largemouth bass's health to consume an Omega-3 soft gel produced for human consumption? Other than the soft gel's may not be so soft as you think and all the goodies may be going to waste. Digestive tract and absorption of said soft gel's into the said fish may be a time constraint issue. The other thing with Omega 3's is that if they get over a certain temperature, they are no good any more. IIRC it is somewhere in the 80F range. When my dog had cancer, I was trying to source some guaranteed fresh, if you will, Omega 3 fish oil. Closest I got was a local pet shop that kept it refrigerated. Boy, does that stuff stink! And it don't wash out of clothing either!
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The other thing with Omega 3's is that if they get over a certain temperature, they are no good any more. IIRC it is somewhere in the 80F range. So you think it has to be shipped in refrigerated trucks and stored in temp controlled warehouses 4-5 months a year?
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Are you worried about your LMBs lipid panel?
Maybe you should add some niacin and simvastatin to their Feed as well?
I would love to see a bass stress test
J/k I'm sure you have a valid reason, and I'm just poking fun
I do think there is a temp and storage issue though, not to mention cost
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The other thing with Omega 3's is that if they get over a certain temperature, they are no good any more. IIRC it is somewhere in the 80F range. So you think it has to be shipped in refrigerated trucks and stored in temp controlled warehouses 4-5 months a year? There are more snake oil salesmen out there today, than ever before I never mentioned a time frame, and I was dealing with my best friends cancer at the time. I really do not want to relive this, but the stuff is junk once it get's into the 80's F range.
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Well, my house is rarely over 78 degrees, and I hope that the grocery store I bought it from didn't let it overheat...never thought of it in those terms. The water temperature in my pond is 80 degrees, so I assume the LMB temperature is 80 degrees. If you want more information on what I'm doing, it will be available at the Pond Boss conference. ...but perhaps tomorrow...
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Cost is irrelevant if you can get the tabs for .03/each.
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Well, my house is rarely over 78 degrees, and I hope that the grocery store I bought it from didn't let it overheat...never thought of it in those terms. The water temperature in my pond is 80 degrees, so I assume the LMB temperature is 80 degrees. If you want more information on what I'm doing, it will be available at the Pond Boss conference. ...but perhaps tomorrow... Maybe a bit of "true" research and documentation will help to keep the fuzzy numbers off the books
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Let's just say certain animal support agencies won't love me for this one.
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I think it will work. I have thought about using it also in feed. After all it is fish oil.
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...and it's anchovy! My equation goes something like this: 6-inch FEEDER BLUEGILL + 3 SOFTGEL TABS OF OMEGA-3 = RAINBOW TROUT ...and with a simple hemostat, the softgel tabs go down real easy.
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Let's just say certain animal support agencies won't love me for this one. Make sure you post some of your stuff!
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I've been doing this for three weeks, and my giant, dock-resident LMB are starting to take on carnival colors. Evidently it's good for their "coat".
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I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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...and it's anchovy! My equation goes something like this: 6-inch FEEDER BLUEGILL + 3 SOFTGEL TABS OF OMEGA-3 = RAINBOW TROUT ...and with a simple hemostat, the softgel tabs go down real easy. Understood now!
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will this prevent my crappies from having a heart attack?
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At PB VI, Bruce will introduce fish PEDs. I am sure of this.
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At PB VI, Bruce will introduce fish PEDs. I am sure of this. My bad! Now I see what BC is up to.
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There are more snake oil salesmen out there today, than ever before. I never mentioned a time frame, and I was dealing with my best friends cancer at the time. I really do not want to relive this, but the stuff is junk once it get's into the 80's F range. JKB I was at my doctor's office a couple of years ago getting my physical. I told her about a friend that recently had major heart surgery that was now taking "prescription fish oil". The doctor without any hesitation said "wouldn't live without it, I take it every single day". She said it is so much better and pure than over the counter fish oil. I said "well if you think it's so great why don't you recommend it to patients like me"? She said basically it boils down to unless you have documented heart problems the insurance companies won't pay for it and thus most patients won't be interested". I said "well I am very interested in prevention...will you write me a prescription for RX Fish Oil"? She said sure I will be glad to as long as you know it will be self-pay. I keep it in my fridge and take it every day.
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...but I'm not trying to prevent heart disease. I'm trying to augment the caloric intake of fish. If it's calories, and it's in a form that can be converted by the LMB, then it's better to use the cheaper alternative.
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Bruce have you been looking in on my brain (thoughts/ideas)?
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