Caper Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 This I can give to plecos, right? How do I feed them this? I thought there was a post on here did search but can't find it! Tank has platies, neons, mollies, guppies, & 2 plecos. So...oh, wise fishy people ...HELP...what do I do :oops: I just found a site that said goldfish like zucchini too...so what do you think, as an occasional treat instead of flakes...but still give the peas once a week. Also, saw somewhere on net that says plecos won't eat algae if feed zucchini. I thought the zucchini was a "healthy" treat for them, not to stop them from eating the algae, which I want them to eat as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 i just cut off a slice about a centimeter thick and quarter it, stick it in a coffee mug and cover with tap water. microwave for, umm try about 40 seconds? or until it looks soft and cooked through. i drain it then pour a little tank water over it to cool it down and then throw it into the tank. does this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Is this the same tank as your clouding water problem? If so the pea's etc could becausing it. Unless there is a shortage of algae or (maybe) if you are breeding the plec's you shouldn't NEED to give them treats, and remeber fish have very short memory spans.... "oh look a treat!" 8 seconds later... "oh look a treat!" 8 seconds later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks Loopy Yes that helps Now... 1) Do I feed the zucchini in place of the flakes? 2) Am I adding enough to feed all the fish in the tank? Will all the others eat it too even the neons? All my fishies had their feedings today with my goldfish getting their peas. So, wait till tomorrow, right? Anything else I need to know about feeding zucchini? Cooking it like you said should make it sink, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Yep Suphew it is...but I don't feed these guys peas only my goldfish and...knocks on wood...their tank is always clear (except after a vacuum or a rearrange). Did you happen to see the pics I posted hoping you folks will see what I mean I thought it was necessary to feed the plecos vegies. Plus, I'm concerned about Cheech who looks thin and not growing like Chong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Sorry haven;t looked at the pic's yet but will do in a second. There certainly is no harm in feeding extra vegies as long as you don't over feed and are careful to remove any that doesn't get eaten, as you say if one is geting thin it might help. Do you have some wood in the tank? Plec's need this to chew on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 what I normally do with zucinni is that I will slice about an inch of zucini cut it in half then stick a weight through it along with the skin (you can use a spoon if you wish) so that the zucinni doesn't float to the top. give it a rinse and toss it in. I would also feed flake as well for the other fishies. Well that is what I do... but I use Cucumber instead as it is cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 I do the same as Wok, just cut some off and weight it down. I remove any leftovers after about 12 hours. I continue to feed flake food as well. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 For my b/nose i cut a slice about 1 1/2 inches thick then cut it in half down the center, i use lead weights pushed into it to keep it on the bottom and replace it every 12 hrs. I don't cook mine at all as cooking negates most of the goodness from being a raw vege. I used to soak it for an hour or two but don't bother anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoezealand Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 fish have very short memory spans.... "oh look a treat!" 8 seconds later... "oh look a treat!" 8 seconds later... i did i science fair project on Goldfish memory, and they can remember some things for over a year! (things like the way round a maze or blue button=food, red button=no food) but that said they still arent the brightest of creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 That's long term memory, totally different than short term memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 OK...put some zucchini in tank, worried about about Cheech so I'm hoping this well help. I don't plan on doing this on a regular basis, want them to eat the algae! :oops: I took 2 pieces and stuck them on a plastic fork & put a stone on them to hold it down. Wok, didn't know what you meant by using a spoon till I found a pic on the net with spoon handle stuck through it...duh :-? Is using the plastic ok? The zucchini isn't on the gravel...ah...sticking up, doesn't matter does it??? I know :-? :-? questions :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 i just chucks of lead to weight the cucumber down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Anthony...lead???? I think I asked that question before but don't remember where :-? Lead isn't bad for a tank? Can you use the lead sinkers that are used for fishing? I see my plecos in the day and evening...but will they only go for the veg when the lights are out???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 its like lead for weighing down plants and i just use that you can get it from the lfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachy Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 For bigger plecs, get the zuccini, chop then ends off and put a teaspoon through the middle, handle first. It will sink to the bottom, they love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Thanks all I left in the water for 12 hours like recommended...but got up in the morning & it wasn't touched. Do you think I should try it once in awhile??? My pleco died Tried to get a pic of him...maybe you can't tell in the pic...but I think that mayabe he wasn't eating enough...really thin...at least he looked it to me...then he got really pale (pale looking when in the tank). Couldn't get a clear pic at all of the top of him, bottom is all I could get. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Sorry to her of the loss of your pleco Caper Is the other one eating? I put the food where they spend the most time to make it easier for them, not sure if you get JBL products there but they all seem to love the Pleco Chips, i think you had some algae based wafers didn't you? Do they eat these and do they contain a percentage of wood chips? From what i know they need wood in their diet to assist with digestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Pic didn't show...does this mean it was too big...I thought I had the right size 640x480...but Cees, mentioned about ah...darn have to go look...files size maybe...I have to try to figure this out :-? Anyway...thanks Snowman. Yes the other pleco seems to be fine...so far...growing...& when he's on the front of tank...his belly looks "fat"...definetly didn't look like poor Cheech's What I have is "Wardley Algae Discs"...I tried that the other day...but they weren't interested in them either...had them since I got my ottos...they may not be fresh anymore (the zip lock closure wasn't closed completely). I don't see in the ingredients anything about wood...would it actually be called "wood"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Should be called wood, Pleco Chips says "With Vital Wood Chips" I don't think the Wardley discs have wood in them, does your LFS have any driftwood, safer and easier than trying to find some yourself and looks great in a tank as well (saves having to buy more food for them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimmer Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 is that lead somehow made safe for fishtanks? Would it not leech into the water and harm your fish? Somewhat like what the Romans experienced... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 The lead if left long enough with no water changes would be poisonous. With normal water changes i doubt if there would even be enough lead leeched into the water to measure, have you bought plants from the LFS before? They use it to keep the plants on the bottom and it's been used in aquariums for ages, i've never heard of it being a problem before. Similar to why the government withdrew leaded petrol, because its bad for our health although i've never heard of anyone dying from lead poisoning from it (the new fuel though is cancer causing which in my opinion is a lot more of a problem). I always use lead for plants etc and have never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Your right Snowman...they don't have wood in them...I read everything and the word "wood" is not mentioned. I'm taking a run out to the pet store later this afternoon...don't know if they have any it's only a small store. I tried the aglae wafer again this morning and my pleco (and others) are eating it. I am understanding correctly...if I have a piece of driftwood in the tank...that together with the algae should be enough to keep my pleco healthy and happy???? It wouldn't have to be big would it? The closest beach...don't know if it would be safe to get any there?????...the beach was closed down all summer because of contamination...would boiling it like I've seen here take out any contaminants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Personally i wouldn'y use wood from the beach if it has been contaminated, theres no way to guarantee how deep the contaminents have soaked in so i would be weary. The pleco will be fine with the algae wafers, the bit of wood to chew on and keeping the tank clean. : -)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thanks Snowman I didn't get a chance to go to the pet store today...will try tomorrow. Yes, this is one of the islands most popular beaches...until the last couple of years...apparently "raw sewage". When they tested, there were high concentrations of...don't remember...but they had to close the beach. So, that's why I asked about the boiling & contaminants! If I can't get any...he won't die will he? Oh ya...when I put the wafer in today...I did it the same time I was feeding the others and did what you suggested put it close to where he was hanging out...one of the platies was at it too...ocassionally Chong put the run on him :lol: :lol: Here's a pic...can you tell...does he look thin??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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