Just a reminder-check those exp. dates!

Enlightened Rogue · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 12:50 PM

So- stupid ass me has been dusting my flys with calcium that expired in Dec.!!!
What a loser!

John

Jellyman · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 03:11 PM

You should be fine. Typically the expiration date is placed well ahead of when the product has become unusable. I also keep mine refrigerated which will keep in well past the expiration date.

zBrinks · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 03:16 PM

How long has the container been opened? I typically toss my supplements after 6 months, even thought the expiration date may still be a year away.

Enlightened Rogue · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 07:30 PM

I`m sure my frogs are fine- Just wanted to give a little heads up!

John

sports_doc · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 01:21 PM

John

It is a common unscientific recommendation to toss the supplements after 6 mo of opening. Regardless of Exp date.

Cant say I've ever let one actually expire... thats just too old IMO.

Write the opening date on the lid, and toss in 6 mo.

If you refrigerate, you might get 3-6 more mo, but again that is not scientific, just 'internet common sense' for what thats worth

Just my way...

Gaz1987 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 04:36 PM

What effects have people seen when using out of date supplements?
And how old have they been?

dipox35 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 09:50 PM

I never thought to check my supplements and last year i ended up losing one leuc, and auratus froglets, both were my first frogs. They both seized up and died.

JoshK · #8 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 10:45 PM

IMO the older they get, the less potent they are. I think they could sit on a shelf for two years and be used. They may not provide proper nutrients, but I assure you they would not become harmful, and thats just a little common sense.

Gaz1987 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 11:54 PM

I currently mist my frogs with calcium and liquid vitamins.
Is it still necessary to dust food aswell?

I dust food my food every time i feed aswell, usually just with multivitamin supplements an on an odd occasion just a calcium supplement

Also what supplements can you recommened and how often should they be used?
Are they all as good as each other?

Enlightened Rogue · #10 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sports_doc

John

It is a common unscientific recommendation to toss the supplements after 6 mo of opening. Regardless of Exp date.

Cant say I've ever let one actually expire... thats just too old IMO.

Write the opening date on the lid, and toss in 6 mo.

If you refrigerate, you might get 3-6 more mo, but again that is not scientific, just 'internet common sense' for what thats worth

Just my way...

Thanks Shawn, that`s NORMALY how I usually do it, one just got by me this time.

John