What do your Pl*cos and Loaches eat

[Kuhlifan]

I put a slice of zucchini in for my common pleco, but I've never seen him touch it. In fact, in three years I've never seen him eat at all. The new tank does have driftwood though, so I figure he's snacking on that some. The MTS eat it up though.

I can't get the zucchini to sink. Would tying a lead fishing sinker to it be bad for the fish?

 

[dhgyello04]

I put a slice of zucchini in for my common pleco, but I've never seen him touch it. In fact, in three years I've never seen him eat at all. The new tank does have driftwood though, so I figure he's snacking on that some. The MTS eat it up though.

I can't get the zucchini to sink. Would tying a lead fishing sinker to it be bad for the fish?

Well I use a clip that suction cups to the glass... as soon as I do that The sailfin darts out and starts munching... others use a fork... just stick a fork in and lay it in the tank.... you want the meat of the zucchini to face up wards so stick the fork in down wards. hope this works for you.

 

[DeeSeven]

stick the handle of a spoon through it

 

[snoopy65]

My BN gets algae tabs and whatever frozen veggie I am cooking for supper. I save one out for him / her. He really likes broccoli, but only the fuzzy part, he leaves the stalk. Believe it or not he really likes brussel sprouts.

 

[Kuhlifan]

My pleco is in a 20 extra high, so it's a pain to reach two feet down to fish out stuff. That's why I was hoping for the sinker option. That way I could just tie some fishing line to it. I suppose that would work for a spoon or fork too though.

I might try some frozen spinach. I've got some and my wife sure isn't going to eat it.

 

[dhgyello04]

stick the handle of a spoon through it

Duh!!!:wall: why didn't I think of that.... that way he or she does not stab there mouth on the fork..

good post:headbang2:

 

[Spewn]

My BN's are always all over any zucchini I put in the tank. I've done cucumber before and the otos love that, atlhough Poncho(my golden bridgesii snail) tends to get there first, and he's a lot bigger.

 

[DAVIDFBT]

I haven't fed any Zuchini to my pleco yet, he always seems to have a fat tummy. I'll get some this weekend and try it out and see how he likes it.

 

[inkyjenn]

my L239 LOVES broccoli stems.

 

[Reddog80p]

I feed my Bristlenose Plecos Bloodworms, Zucchini, Cucumber, Eggplant, Rutabega, Algae wafers and they eat flake too.