Veggies for Tetras and Corys

[GouramiFanatic]

I have a 10 gallon tank with (4) Neon and (4) Von Rio Tetras as well as (3) Julii Corys. Can these guys also have veggies? If so, what do they prefer?

TIA,
- Mandy

 

[Fishyfanatic]

Mine eat peas. That's the only thing I have tried.

 

[qwertie]

bettas eat peas to, well mine plays with them then eats them.

 

[amitnarain]

do i have to remove the transparent natural film over the individual pees before giving them?

is that canned peas (soft) or fresh peas (a bit harder)?

 

[m249saw]

Yes you should skin the peas as the outer shell is not easily digestible (if at all)

 

[Jchillin]

Yes you should skin the peas as the outer shell is not easily digestible (if at all)

LOL...your right m249, humans cannot digest it either.

Kudos for you.

 

[Meredith]

I like to use frozen peas. (thawed and skinned)

 

[m249saw]

Yep just think of them like corn 8O

 

[TankGirl]

Here is Menagerie's article on this topic:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=42

 

[patagonia]

i feed my neons broccoli stalks and zucchini...the absolutely love it!

 

[tailbarlionfish]

mine love peas and lettuce. Take pea shells off then mush up!

 

[smallfry]

with most veggies, partially cooking them is best - tenderizes 'em a bit for the fishies. (I do 1-2 minutes in the microwave)

 

[Fishyfanatic]

I don't cook the zuc before putting it into the tank. I will nuke the peas for about 15 seconds in the microwave, but that's it.

 

[TankGirl]

I don't cook my zuchinni, either - just slice it and pop it in there - they reduce it to a skeleton overnight, usually. Peas do need some attention before they go in, and are wonderful roughage for active mid and upper water feeders.