Fish Diet...fruits Or Veggies?

[Mizhunt24]

I have four tiger barbs and two bala sharks. I was told giving peas every once In awhile Is good for the fish. I was wondering what other fruits or veggies Is ok to give your fish In thier diet? I also wanted to know how often I can give them to my fish? I saw the pet store put orange slices In the tanks. Is this Ok for my fish??? Also what kinds of frozen foods can be given? I was told put my fish on frozen food diet and feed them the flakes on some days only. Would this be better?

 

[nmonks]

I'm not sure I'd do oranges (they're a bit acidic) but most soft fruit and veg is worth a try. Courgette, cucumber, carrot, and potato are all taken by things like plecs happily enough. Blanched lettuce and spinach will be eaten by plecs as well as many catfish, barbs, and characins.

Try anything you want, but remember it takes a day or so for many green foods to soften enough that the fish can eat them. You might also check out this thread:

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=140838

Cheers,

Neale