sushi nori vs marineland nori

Jim_S · 03/12/2006, 02:24 PM

I have read that store bought sushi nori is okay to feed marine fish. I just want to make sure before I put it in the tank. I bought some toasted nori from an asian food store and it claims to have no additives. BUT..... there is a packet that came with it that claims to remove moisture. Should I be worried, or just feed the fish. Thanks.

Jim

Tu Ku · 03/12/2006, 02:57 PM

In my opinion you should just feed em. Honestly, I have had customers at the LFS I worked at come and tell me they've fed table scraps from their own dinners to their fish. Seriously, people that feed their fish steak and chicken. Fish love to eat almost anything, and I don't imagine that sushi nori is something that they'll discriminate against. It's all just seaweed anyhow.

Jim_S · 03/12/2006, 03:12 PM

Thanks. I understand that it is okay for them eat nori, but I am concerned about possible chemicals that may be present in the packed that came with the seaweed. The marineland type I normally buy does not come with such a packet.

Jim

exacta123 · 03/12/2006, 03:50 PM

I would buy what ever is cheapest Iam sure sushi nori is the same as marineland nori but much cheaper i get mine at my local food store 2 bucks for about 10 sheets big fish are doing fine

teo241 · 03/12/2006, 05:09 PM

i've fed sushi nori before, bought it at an organic food store. it also had the drying packet you talked about. i never had a problem.

xtrstangx · 03/12/2006, 05:28 PM

Should be OK.

JmLee · 03/12/2006, 05:36 PM

sushi nori has no chemicals..... the only thing is it may contain salt.

ohioreef · 03/12/2006, 05:47 PM

I use the "Sushi Party" toasted seaweed from Wal-Mart with no problems. The stuff I use also comes with the dessicant packet in it.

Jim_S · 03/12/2006, 06:01 PM

Sweet. According to the packet, it only contains toasted nori, no salt. Thanks guys. I'm gonna feed my fish now

thereefmaster · 03/12/2006, 06:29 PM

I don't see a problem with it.. If it is safe for human consumption, especially with the FDA the way it is, Ithink it would be safe for your tank.

-Nate

JmLee · 03/12/2006, 06:48 PM

i used to eat sushi nori with rice and kimchee

haha i crack my self up.

smcnally · 03/12/2006, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JmLee
i used to eat sushi nori with rice and kimchee haha i crack my self up.

Mmmm...I haven't had kimchee in years! There is no difference in the product. The packets are to keep moisture from building up in the pouch which can cause mold to grow and spoil the nori. I get mine from Nori Direct for $8 per 100 sheets. Excellent deal, and my fish chow on it.

JmLee · 03/12/2006, 07:40 PM

LoL 100 sheets! thats a killer deal.

chemisfun11 · 03/12/2006, 07:59 PM

The sole purpose of those silicate packets is to absorb moisture (H2O). They will not add anything to the nori chemically.

RevHtree · 03/13/2006, 12:53 AM

I have been using it for almost 2 yrs now. So much cheaper!

BTW I have about a 8" Naso that is super thick. I have had him on this for over a year. He will not eat anything but that. No meaty foods, flakes, or pellets. Just the Nori....

JmLee · 03/13/2006, 01:39 AM

Pastors rock!. Long as they arent the wierd perverted ones.

ohioreef · 03/13/2006, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JmLee
i used to eat sushi nori with rice and kimchee haha i crack my self up.

Yuck!! Curiosity got the best of me one day and I took a taste of the nori........nastiest thing I've ever tasted!!

trueperc · 03/13/2006, 08:17 AM

One thing that is the difference it the way its processed, unfortunately most sushi nori is toasted or roasted which takes most of the nutrience out so yes your fish will eat it but they are getting more empty calories than anything. When buying nori look for dried which has more to it, if you ever get a chance use both, just take a smell and you'll notice the difference. You can get sushi dried nori, just have to look, I have found most organics versons to be dried. Just something to think about.

The_Nexis_One · 03/13/2006, 08:39 AM

Store bought Nori is just fine - my only issue with it is that it breaks up in the tank within ~10 minutes.

I switched to whole leaf stuff from my local natural foods place... amazingly - it's the same exact thing as Julian Sprungs SeaVeggies.. except you get twice as much for half the price. Check out "Dulce", it's red and packed with good vit's... all my fish -from Tangs to my Clowns and Kupang Damsel would go NUTS for this stuff.. and it would last all day on the clip.

Best of luck,
John.

JmLee · 03/13/2006, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ohioreefer
Yuck!! Curiosity got the best of me one day and I took a taste of the nori........nastiest thing I've ever tasted!!

Curiosity killed the cat

mr.sailfin · 03/13/2006, 05:12 PM

Hi my 6 inch naso tang will not eat julian sprungs seaveges.but loves nori. and macro algeas.

03/12/2006, 02:24 PM	#1
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	sushi nori vs marineland nori I have read that store bought sushi nori is okay to feed marine fish. I just want to make sure before I put it in the tank. I bought some toasted nori from an asian food store and it claims to have no additives. BUT..... there is a packet that came with it that claims to remove moisture. Should I be worried, or just feed the fish. Thanks. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

03/12/2006, 03:12 PM	#3
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	Thanks. I understand that it is okay for them eat nori, but I am concerned about possible chemicals that may be present in the packed that came with the seaweed. The marineland type I normally buy does not come with such a packet. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

03/12/2006, 05:09 PM	#5
teo241 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 339	i've fed sushi nori before, bought it at an organic food store. it also had the drying packet you talked about. i never had a problem. __________________ 360, 75, 45

03/12/2006, 05:47 PM	#8
ohioreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western Ohio Posts: 3,106	I use the "Sushi Party" toasted seaweed from Wal-Mart with no problems. The stuff I use also comes with the dessicant packet in it. __________________ Gary

03/12/2006, 06:01 PM	#9
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	Sweet. According to the packet, it only contains toasted nori, no salt. Thanks guys. I'm gonna feed my fish now __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

03/12/2006, 02:57 PM	#2
Tu Ku Moved On Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 353	In my opinion you should just feed em. Honestly, I have had customers at the LFS I worked at come and tell me they've fed table scraps from their own dinners to their fish. Seriously, people that feed their fish steak and chicken. Fish love to eat almost anything, and I don't imagine that sushi nori is something that they'll discriminate against. It's all just seaweed anyhow.

03/12/2006, 03:50 PM	#4
exacta123 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 352	I would buy what ever is cheapest Iam sure sushi nori is the same as marineland nori but much cheaper i get mine at my local food store 2 bucks for about 10 sheets big fish are doing fine

03/12/2006, 05:28 PM	#6
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	Should be OK.

03/12/2006, 05:36 PM	#7
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	sushi nori has no chemicals..... the only thing is it may contain salt.

03/12/2006, 06:29 PM	#10
thereefmaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mossyrock, WA Posts: 354	I don't see a problem with it.. If it is safe for human consumption, especially with the FDA the way it is, Ithink it would be safe for your tank. -Nate __________________ Click on the Little Red House to see my Reef! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, Coralife SuperSkimmer 220, Current USA 260W PC, 2" SSB

03/12/2006, 06:48 PM	#11
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	i used to eat sushi nori with rice and kimchee haha i crack my self up.

03/12/2006, 07:40 PM	#13
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	LoL 100 sheets! thats a killer deal.

03/12/2006, 07:59 PM	#14
chemisfun11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bellmore,NY Posts: 288	The sole purpose of those silicate packets is to absorb moisture (H2O). They will not add anything to the nori chemically. __________________ I wish I could think of something clever to write here... Current Tank Info: Custom 170 gallon 54"x30"x24" low iron rimless glass tank, 20g fuge, 100g sump, AquaC EV 240 skimmer, Geo Calcium reactor

03/13/2006, 12:53 AM	#15
RevHtree Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tn. Posts: 2,742	I have been using it for almost 2 yrs now. So much cheaper! BTW I have about a 8" Naso that is super thick. I have had him on this for over a year. He will not eat anything but that. No meaty foods, flakes, or pellets. Just the Nori....

03/13/2006, 01:39 AM	#16
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	Pastors rock!. Long as they arent the wierd perverted ones.

03/13/2006, 08:17 AM	#18
trueperc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, On, Canada Posts: 788	One thing that is the difference it the way its processed, unfortunately most sushi nori is toasted or roasted which takes most of the nutrience out so yes your fish will eat it but they are getting more empty calories than anything. When buying nori look for dried which has more to it, if you ever get a chance use both, just take a smell and you'll notice the difference. You can get sushi dried nori, just have to look, I have found most organics versons to be dried. Just something to think about.

03/13/2006, 08:39 AM	#19
The_Nexis_One Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 416	Store bought Nori is just fine - my only issue with it is that it breaks up in the tank within ~10 minutes. I switched to whole leaf stuff from my local natural foods place... amazingly - it's the same exact thing as Julian Sprungs SeaVeggies.. except you get twice as much for half the price. Check out "Dulce", it's red and packed with good vit's... all my fish -from Tangs to my Clowns and Kupang Damsel would go NUTS for this stuff.. and it would last all day on the clip. Best of luck, John. __________________ Killing is easy, Keeping things alive is a Challenge Current Tank Info: 40B Display, 27g Lagoon, 12g Rock Box....

03/13/2006, 05:12 PM	#21
mr.sailfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pa.U.S.A. Posts: 16	Hi my 6 inch naso tang will not eat julian sprungs seaveges.but loves nori. and macro algeas.