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I have up until now used the BYA bags of food, which are excellent but would love to know of any sources of larger quantities to soften the cost a tad. 10kg bays would be excellent. But being a novice I don't want to feed the fish dodgey stuff.

Skretting seem to be available only for way down south, is there a local supplier in the metro area?

Swan Valley has some from a brand called Pondmax that sell in 10kg quantities. http://www.fishandlily.com.au/in_store/ ... nics_food/

Aquatec in Forrestdale stock Aquapro & Pondax in 10-20kg bags.
http://www.aquatecequipment.com/fish-food-c-20_67.html

Have you guys used any of these or recommend another that can be locally sourced.

Not sure how much postage would add but I got 20kg for $80 delivered, (from Qld to Vic) from Big Nutrition

Give them a ring - email seems not to be preferred communication.

Skrettings are delivered through Stirling Bulk Distributors in Perth.



Jan Pope
Stirling Bulk Distributors
PO Box 10, Tenterden 6322
Ph: 9851 7218
Fax: 9851 7238
E.mail: sbd@bbnet.com.au

Don't touch the Pondmax

AquaPro & Pondmax... are aquaria brand products... usually pumps/filters etc...

They are very probably just rebagging commercial feeds.... from who knows where...

And at $69 for a 10kg bag... not very cheap either...

The first link suggests a feed for Barramundi, Trout etc.... at 40% protein... which seems a little low for those species...

I got this price list on Monday

Stirling Bulk Distributors, Tenterden
Ph: 9851 7218 E.mail: sbd@bbnet.com.au

Skretting Products - Price List Valid from 1st August 2013
Prices at Stirling Bulk Depot, Tenterden
Product Fish Price Inc. GST
Gemma Diamond 1.0mm - 20kg Fry $196.82 $216.50
Nutra RC1.2mm - 25kg Fingerlings $103.55 $113.90
Nutra RC 1.8mm - 20kg Fingerlings $74.20 $81.60
Nutra RC 2.3mm - 20kg Fingerlings $72.60 $79.85
Nova FF 3mm 20kg Barra/SP $61.00 $67.10
Nova FF 5mm 20kg Barra/SP $58.41 $64.25
Nova FF 7mm 20kg Barra/SP $54.77 $60.25
Nova FF 9mm 20kg Barra/SP $54.77 $60.25
Nova FF 11mm 20kg Barra/SP $54.77 $60.25
Nova ME 3mm 25kg Barra/SP $68.55 $75.40
Nova ME 4mm 25kg Barra/SP $68.55 $75.40
Nova ME 6mm 25kg Barra/SP $65.27 $71.80
Nova ME 9mm 25kg Barra/SP $65.27 $71.80
Nova ME 11mm 25kg Barra/SP $65.27 $70.80
Spectra FF 5mm 20kg Trout $55.18 $60.70
Spectra FF 7mm 25as 10ca 20kg Trout $55.18 $60.70
Spectra SS 3mm 25kg Trout $66.05 $72.65
Spectra SS 4mm 25kg Trout $65.05 $71.55
Spectra SS 6mm 25as 10ca 25kg Trout $65.77 $72.35


PLEASE NOTE: Skretting Classic products no longer available

Nova FF products suitable for Silver Perch, Barramundi and Trout
When using Nova products feed 10-15% less as it is a higher energy feed

Large Consignments on Pallet/s Direct to Customer: $3.00 per bag discount - Customer
to arrange collection from Toll in Perth. Please take an exchange pallet.
Toll's address: 14 Kingsford Smith Drive, Perth Airport.
Minimum bags per pallet is 15 increasing in increments of 5 bags to a
maximum of 40 bags per pallet.

Small Consignments:
POSTAGE of 20kg bags to:
POSTAGE of 20kg bags in Metro area - $26.65 and Country WA - $28.65
25kg bags to Perth: Collect from Cnr Da Vinci Way and McCook St, FORRESTDALE
Phone: 0429 366 056 to confirm bags are ready for pick up.
Freight - $15 for the 1st bag plus $10 per bag thereafter
25kg bags to Country WA - we can arrange with a Courier or send on Client's A/c with their own courier.



I usually get Ridleys from Golden ponds. 2mm $90, 4mm $85, 6mm $80 all in 25kg bags

Cheers Muzza

Muzza, you are a legend. Thank you all for the help. Friendliest forum (& associated shop for that matter) that I've experienced on the net in any hobby....

Who are the best over here in the east. My skrettings is running out and all I can get locally is Lauke sinking and I want floating for my cod

I ordered the nova ff directly from skretting and payed $400 for 100kg mixed sizes including delivery from Tasmania to Darwin/nt.

That's not a bad price delivered to Darwin...

Yes, especially when you buy it locally by the kg you get asked between $10 to 16...

Hi Yabbies

I am interested in why you are saying this? I suspect that pondmax has contributed to some recent deficiencies in my system but keen to hear your experience?

Gabe

Also keen to hear your experience with the Pondmax feed Yabbies.. was just about to buy some but now you have me a tad paranoid

Sounds good. Was the 100Kg the minimum buy ?

I got some sinking pellets for my yabbies from Woodvale F&L.

20kg High Protien Floating (made in australia suitable for Aquaponic Fish and Ornamental) $110

20kg Sinking Pellets suitable for Koi, Goldfish, Silver Perch $75

the SP seem to like eating of the bottom but are coming to the surface more now that they are 100mm long.