nicmack Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have a gold spot and albino - they are quite little at the moment and I noticed they are not that interested in the algae pellets, since the glass is now 100% clean any ideas as to what may be a treat for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 .Any green like courgette. I use the "trunk" part of broccoli or cauliflower as I leave in for a day without getting too mushy. Weigh down with plant lead or skew with a knife. They will hoover on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 They like cucumber too. I've also heard they like fruit - such as pawpaw or rock melon - I haven't tried this but give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 shel'd peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 They love Mushroom too 8) Cut one in half and weigh it down with a fork. Once they get the taste for it they will even chase the leftovers around the surface. An occasional meaty treat like a piece of shrimp or sinking shrimp pellets is good too. They are omnivores and will eat almost anything, but keep most of their diet vege based Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 They like cucumber too. I've also heard they like fruit - such as pawpaw or rock melon - I haven't tried this but give it a go. Mine loved the kiwifruit I put in there - but I left it too long and it made the water all cloudy then stimulated a green water crisis! Beware of leaving high-sugar foods in the tank too long, or putting too much in at once. Try out all kinds of fruit and vegetables on your fish. Each time you're eating some, but a little aside and see if your fish will like it. Mine love anything green and leafy (eg lettuce, spinach). They also devour corn (another high-sugar food), peas, brown rice, courgette etc. For some reason they don't seem to eat carrot. Cautions: 1) Make sure the veges have not been cooked in oil. Just use them raw, blanched, steamed or boiled. 2) Keep an eye on the food and take it out before it falls apart. 3) Brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli) give off a toxin from damaged cells to deter insects from eating them. Only feed these in small quantities to ensure the toxins don't poison the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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