Maridia
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I know my fishes like sliced cucumbers and others like peas. Do they also like fresh spinach leaves? Any other veggies, or possibly fruits?
Fish and veggies
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pip walters
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It may depend on the fish, but just experiment.
Spinach is very good as it contains iron and vitamin C (essential to fish health). Water cress is also good in this respect. Blanch them briefly in boiling water to soften the outer cell wall, which makes them easier to eat, but don't cook them through as you lose some of the nutritional value.... no-one cooks a wild fish's veggie matter
Some fruits may be taken, but aren't a natural food for many fish. Wild fish in the UK enjoy Elder berries, so if available, these may be a possiblity
Spinach is very good as it contains iron and vitamin C (essential to fish health). Water cress is also good in this respect. Blanch them briefly in boiling water to soften the outer cell wall, which makes them easier to eat, but don't cook them through as you lose some of the nutritional value.... no-one cooks a wild fish's veggie matter
Some fruits may be taken, but aren't a natural food for many fish. Wild fish in the UK enjoy Elder berries, so if available, these may be a possiblity
