Fresh Veg

[smithyif]

hi again ive just read a few articles and noticed peopl say they feed there fish with veg i.e peas , lettuce and cucumber , the question is do the peas have to be cooked or do you give the fish fresh raw peas cheers Ian

 

[Ben M]

hi, the fish find it easier to eat veggies that have been blanched, as blanching softens the veggies. also, with peas, you must take off the shell bit, and just put in the two halves in the middle. it depends what fish you have as to whether they need veggies in their diet, as some fish are carnivorous. which fish do you have?

cheers

 

[smithyif]

hi, the fish find it easier to eat veggies that have been blanched, as blanching softens the veggies. also, with peas, you must take off the shell bit, and just put in the two halves in the middle. it depends what fish you have as to whether they need veggies in their diet, as some fish are carnivorous. which fish do you have?

cheers

i have , tetras , guppies , platys, red tail shark , clown loach , corys and a plec

 

[james_fish]

Your pleco will love a bit of cucumber

 

[smithyif]

Your pleco will love a bit of cucumber

whats the best way to stop the cucumber from floating to the surface ?

 

[danb]

press it down into substrate

 

[james_fish]

Or I use a small pickle fork to weigh it down. Just make sure you place it on the bottom rather than let it sink. And obviosuly remember to remove the fork after it!

The fish don't mind the precense of the fork

James.

 

[waterdrop]

Agree with the others - these are good dietary additions to do on occasion! WD