Feeding bristlenoses

[Prophey]

I picked up two 3 cm bristleys off my friend and being naive as I was, thought they would only require algae. How wrong was I. I intend to go out and buy some zucchini tomorrow. BUT, how do I keep my other fish away from the zucchini?

I only have 6 cherry barbs in it so far, but I intend to keep 3 clown loaches and maybe some black widow tetras.

Please advise.

 

[OrionGirl]

Provide enough zucchini so everyone canhave some. All the fish will benefit from the fresh veggies. Algae tabs are also a great option. Feeding after the lights go out will be a big help as well.

 

[yhbae]

Would cherry barbs or clown loaches eat zucchinis? (I'd think not). So putting in two pieces (as OrionGirl sugguested) should be enough to keep them busy...

 

[duck]

My barbs love zucs and other vegs..sometimes I'll do a cucumber or a few grated carrot in some hot boiling water for a miute or so.. let them coll off and drop them in.. the barbs like them very much.... I do it for a break from the pellets and flakes they normaly get. I have Cherry, Rainboy, Rosey and all three kinds of Tiger barbs (Green Normal and Albino) in my barb tank...
They only think I want to try next is maybe giving them some worms or shrimp.