TFA101

I want to give my algae eaters a varied diet with zuchinni as a supplementary treat. Is there anything I need to know before giving the veggies to them. I'm guessing first of all it has to be organic, right?

Shawnie

Nope ..it doesnt have to be organic..I feed my guy cukes, zuccinni, and lettuce..I just make sure they are peeled and boiled a lil bit then I hang them on a clip..leave for 24 hours then I remove the leftovers, if there is any LOL

TFA101

I hear both bristlenosers and flyers will eat them, true? Should I change the diet by using cucumbers and romaine lettuce every now and again?

COBettaCouple

We've been feeding ours regular cucumber slices peeled.

Redtail_Shark14

YOU CAN FEED YOUR GUYS zuccinni sclices and other veggies it helps to boil them first well thAts what i heard

COBettaCouple

I give them a quick 8-10 second trip in the microwave to soften them some without really cooking them.

ThisGuy

i don't even peal the cucumber i just wash it thoroughly and they eat the center of it by morning.

peacemaker92

It's good to make sure the veggies are washed and cleaned properly before putting it into your tank for the eaters.

COBettaCouple

If it's not organic, then it's best to peel the slices or there's a chance of chemicals/pesticides getting into the water.

TFA101

I live right by a place that sells everything organic, from fruit and veggies to potato chips even

BettaGirl92

I usually peel them anyways.
My parents used to have a big pleco and the peel got stuck around his neck once.
If you dont peel, and least cut a little section out.

ThisGuy

Wow that would be a little freaky when you wake up in the morning. I am guessing that he/she was ok though.

platy ben

i have 3 very young plecos, everynight i blanche (basically dip in boiling water) 2 small bits of lettuce and sink the bits down under a rock and in the morning they are gone with just 3 happy plecos left sitting around the rock

RobinOfTT

i've started putting in cucumbers. I've been boiling them for a few minutes, should i only be blanching them? They're mainly for my otta cats.

MinxMermaid

we peel a chunk and rubber band it to a rock on the bottom so the plecos and bottom feeders get it. although everyone in the tank seems to pick at it.

Steen16

i give my bn pleco slices of cucumber and zuccinni