Feed zuchini with dry hands

[Woody]

I guess most devices that hold zuchini or other vegetables at the bottom of a tank are homemade, so this might not be a big money saver, but it's very convenient: To avoid soaking my arm when I pull out the leftovers, I attach the food to a weight that is tied off with heavy monofilament fishing line. The other end is tied to a synthetic wine cork that floats at the surface for easy retrieval.

Lightweight line might be a bit of a hazard for fast swimmers that can't see it. The line I use is designed for king salmon, so it's pretty thick.

My weight is a smooth beach rock that I found with a small hole drilled through it. It looks like it might have been done by hand a long time ago. I suspect it could be some sort of artifact. I should probably have an expert look at it rather than use it to feed my fish.

 

[marks69]

i just stick mine to a bamboo squir, stick it in the gravel and the top fits under the rim of the tank.nice and easy, and the otto's lov the bamboo

 

[iloveyou]

whats the cucumber for..... do fish eat it?.. well i guess they do considering u said u ''feed'' it to them lol.... would my convicts/kribensis/bettas/livebearers/tetras eat it?

 

[Tempestuousfury]

Livebearers, tetras, and certain bettas might nibble. It'd be better if you added algae-covered rocks. That way you don't have to worry about adding and removing stuff.

 

[drobbins27]

I steal the metal "pocket grips" off ordinary pens, rinse them down, and hook them into the zucchini and watch it sink into place

By the way, the best fish for eating vegetable are tiger barbs. My goodness do they have big appetites!

 

[crazie.eddie]

It's actually good to give your fish a variety. Zuchini or cucumbers are among the favorite among aquarist. It's also good to feed your fish frozen peas, without the skin, as well. This is sort of a natural laxative for them, which would help in case of indigestion. It's actually even good to feed your fish frozen peas once a week.