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Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:03 pm
by TeaDragon
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.
Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:27 am
by Jlmills525
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!
Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:39 am
by TeaDragon
Jlmills525 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:27 am
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!
More like a half hour drive lol, but I understand what you mean.
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
Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:52 am
by JoeHermits
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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Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:11 am
by TeaDragon
JoeHermits wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:52 am
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?
Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:07 pm
by JoeHermits
It can, yes. Use your best judgement when collecting from water bodies. Usually the farther from humans the better.
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Re: Are Aussie seagrasses safe?
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:18 pm
by TeaDragon
JoeHermits wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:07 pm
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 of