Dainichi Koi Food Premium on Sale? [Archive]

Koidaddy

04-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Need your opinions people - A local chain of pet stores has Dainichi koi food marked down to $36.00 per 11 lb bag. Normally it would retail for $144. at this particular store - It's on markdown due to an expiry date of April 2010. I contacted the Dainichi company and they have expressed that food is still good up to one year after expiry, although a slight loss in the ingredients may exist.

My question is, would you buy a 12 month supply of this food? I already purchased one bag back in January when it was markdown @ $72.00 - Koi love it and it does have great ingredients along with montmorillonite clay.

A penny for your thoughts ~

Thanks!
KD
:grin:

clm

04-03-2010, 07:03 PM

My 2 cents worth, I would buy it and use it in my food mix. The fish love that food. If Dainichi says it's still good up to a year after expiry, that's good enough for me.

clm

philly

04-04-2010, 02:32 AM

Need your opinions people - A local chain of pet stores has Dainichi koi food marked down to $36.00 per 11 lb bag. Normally it would retail for $144. at this particular store - It's on markdown due to an expiry date of April 2010. I contacted the Dainichi company and they have expressed that food is still good up to one year after expiry, although a slight loss in the ingredients may exist.

My question is, would you buy a 12 month supply of this food? I already purchased one bag back in January when it was markdown @ $72.00 - Koi love it and it does have great ingredients along with montmorillonite clay.

A penny for your thoughts ~

Thanks! KD :grin:

For that price $36.00 you can't loose, but at $144.00 for a 11lbs bag that's a little expensive $13. a lb.

Koidaddy

04-04-2010, 08:09 AM

For that price $36.00 you can't loose, but at $144.00 for a 11lbs bag that's a little expensive $13. a lb.

I know, it's insanely expensive food - Thought it was just the Canadian market, but checked out U.S. and prices are still very high. I bet there are people feeding this to their koi @ regular price who don't even spend as much pound for pound on their own food!
:-P

Thanks for the input -

KD
:grin:

Jackie Ramo

04-04-2010, 08:32 AM

I would buy it. I think that Randall charges 65.00 for 5.5 lbs. It is an expensive food and I use it in my mix. Fish love it and leaves little waste.

tj

04-04-2010, 09:38 AM

If you asked a koikichi they would say - pass ... even with the companies endorsement for using the food - the warning of ingredient quality reduction - mainly the concern would be the oils used as these can become rancid.

Having said that,... it's a very good deal... if you can use the food in less than 6 months... imho.

Koidaddy

04-04-2010, 03:11 PM

If you asked a koikichi they would say - pass ... even with the companies endorsement for using the food - the warning of ingredient quality reduction - mainly the concern would be the oils used as these can become rancid.

Having said that,... it's a very good deal... if you can use the food in less than 6 months... imho.

Thanks Terri!
:yup:

marla

04-04-2010, 09:43 PM

yep good price, if you can use it up this season. It is expensive, I use it in a mix with other foods.

fully

01-08-2011, 03:31 PM

that is a good deal..i know its an old post but i am paying $20 for a 1lbs bag. feel like i am getting ripped..lol..on the other hand what are you guys mixing this food with

Jackie Ramo

01-08-2011, 08:05 PM

I usually have a mix of 3 foods, cheap, middle and expensive ;-)

philly

01-09-2011, 05:53 AM

Gonna have to check around to find out what's good and reasonable this year. :roll:

Koidaddy

01-11-2011, 04:46 AM

that is a good deal..i know its an old post but i am paying $20 for a 1lbs bag. feel like i am getting ripped..lol..on the other hand what are you guys mixing this food with

I give this food to my fish straight... They're like their owner, they don't like anything diluted!!

KD
:phfft:

Koidaddy

01-11-2011, 04:52 AM

Gonna have to check around to find out what's good and reasonable this year. :roll:

A group purchase might be an idea???.... That's if I still have a pond.... KD is running out of money and may need to move!! :censored: Perhaps I can start selling my body for additional income???
:frisbee:

philly

01-11-2011, 09:48 AM

WON'T get much for it. :lol:

Marg

01-11-2011, 11:46 AM

A group purchase might be an idea???.... That's if I still have a pond.... KD is running out of money and may need to move!! :censored: Perhaps I can start selling my body for additional income???
:frisbee:

:frisbee:Are you donating body parts?:lol:

philly

01-11-2011, 12:05 PM

:frisbee:Are you donating body parts?:lol:

He will probably have a hard time paying someone to take them. :lol:

Koidaddy

01-11-2011, 04:42 PM

Very funny everyone! I was meaning pleasures of the flesh - There are those who still find me desirable!
:phfft:

Jackie Ramo

01-12-2011, 12:02 PM

We want names!!!

Koidaddy

01-12-2011, 03:00 PM

We want names!!!

The list would be too long to type.... Sorry!

KD
:grin:

philly

01-13-2011, 06:14 PM

You mean really short like none! :lol:

Jackie Ramo

01-13-2011, 09:03 PM

Well other than me of course ;-)

philly

01-13-2011, 09:47 PM

Are you that desperate Jackie? :HAHA:

Koidaddy

01-13-2011, 09:53 PM

Phil,

I'll have you know I'm a Casinova in the bedroom... I always keep them coming back for more!:phfft: I was always voted the best kisser when playing spin the bottle back in my teenage years!

Your just jealous that I have a way with the ladies! :HAHA:

philly

01-13-2011, 09:59 PM

Phil,

I'll have you know I'm a Casinova in the bedroom... I always keep them coming back for more!:phfft: I was always voted the best kisser when playing spin the bottle back in my teenage years!

Your just jealous that I have a way with the ladies! :HAHA:

That's exactly the point when you were a teenager way way back then :grin:

Why would I be jealous they are all closer to where I live and you're way out there. :phfft: