Hey there!
I keep Aussies and I'm trying my best to find things they actually want to eat.
I collected some seagrass that was washed up at the local beach the other day. Are most seagrasses safe to feed or would it be better to not risk it? Is there a better alternate sea plant to feed them?
Please note, I have rinsed and am freezing it to remove pests.
Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
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Jlmills525
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Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
sorry.. i don't have advice on the food... i just wanted to say i'm jealous that you live where you can just stroll over to the beach to pick up some grass!
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Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
More like a half hour drive lol, but I understand what you mean.Jlmills525 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:27 amsorry.. i don't have advice on the food... i just wanted to say i'm jealous that you live where you can just stroll over to the beach to pick up some grass!
It is very fortunate that I live so relatively close to the natural habitat of my crabs, it makes gathering goods for them somewhat convenient. Not shells though, been looking for good shells for ages now lol
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Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
They’re nutritionally okay, but be warned that they will absorb any contaminates in the area, including microplastics, mercury, and chemical waste.
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Oh wow. Thank you for that heads up. Would mangrove leaves and wood also potentially pose a risk?JoeHermits wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:52 amThey’re nutritionally okay, but be warned that they will absorb any contaminates in the area, including microplastics, mercury, and chemical waste.
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It can, yes. Use your best judgement when collecting from water bodies. Usually the farther from humans the better.
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Alright, thank you so much for this. Such an important thing to be aware ofJoeHermits wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:07 pmIt can, yes. Use your best judgement when collecting from water bodies. Usually the farther from humans the better.
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