Not enough algae for pleco

[Glene20]

Thanks for all the replies. Ive never had a bn pleco before so not too sure on diet. But I like all your suggestions. Do I boil veggies first?

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[enrgizerbunny]

Thanks for all the replies. Ive never had a bn pleco before so not too sure on diet. But I like all your suggestions. Do I boil veggies first?

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I blanch zucchini, broccoli, and romaine before freezing them. As far as peas go, I cook fresh frozen peas and then refreeze them. All you have to do is take them out, peel the skins (much easier with the hard center) and drop them in. They thaw very quickly. Romaine I use a clip on the side of the tank, zucchini and broccoli I just drop it in and net the leftovers a couple days later.

If you're unaware, blanching is a process where you boil slightly and then immediately dip them in an ice bath to stop the cooking.

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[dandries]

I feed my bristle nose cucumbers and zucchini. But I don't blanch it. I feed it raw. They also tolerate red leaf lettuce.

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[squirrilah fish]

Sliced cucumber is a good Pleco treat


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