do you have to deshell peas when making gelfood with a blender?

I would even in the blender the shells are still tough for the fish to digest.

I always just use jarred baby food peas....no peeling shells off!

if you are going to leave the shells on it would be better to boil the peas and simmer them for about 8 minutes before blending. this will soften the shells. i make gel food this way and the fish love it.