Feeding plecos veg

[senorkevin]

Is it ok veg in the tank for plecos with other types of fish in the tank aswell?

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Most fish love veggies.

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[senorkevin]

Do I need to peel the veg first?

 

[Caliban07]

Do I need to peel the veg first?

Peel it and Blanche it (simmer in water for a few mins) try not to leave the veg in too long or it may affect water quality. Pleco's eat pretty much anything but cucumber and potato Is good.

 

[senorkevin]

Ok cool. How long after adding it should I remove it?

 

[Caliban07]

Ok cool. How long after adding it should I remove it?

Feed it at night just before you turn the lights out. You will probably need some kind of weight to keep the cucumber down or it will just float. It will probably be thoroughly munched on in the morning but if it's not all gone I would take it out.

 

[enrgizerbunny]

There's a great article on here concerning this, btw.

I feed blanched zucchini, romaine lettuce, cooked peas. Balancing is basically boiling for a short time and then using an ice bath to stop the cooking process. The veggies sink and they're softer than they are raw. I blanch my veggies and then freeze them. Just tried romaine last night, my pleco and the rainbow shark seemed to love it. I used a seaweed clip to keep it in place. Other options are a rubber band to an ornament. All my zucchini pieces have sunk so far, but I'd take it out after 24 hours, 48 tops to keep it from fouling the tank.

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