How do you get veggies to sink?

[JamesBenjamin]

I've tried boiling them, and it just doesnt work. I've heard people use lead weights, but isnt lead bad for the fish?

any ideas would be helpfull.

also: what kind of veggies are best for fairly large plecos, and mollies/sworldtails?

 

[ChilDawg]

Courgette (aka Zucchini) is one of the best foods for algae eaters. Try tying it to a rock, which will be placed in the same position consistently, and your algae-eating fish will know where the food is.

 

[KateA.]

You can also purchase plastic clips that have a suction cup on the back. Just place the food in it under the water, wherever you think is best. They don't stick well unless the glass is free of scum/algae.

 

[kveeti]

I like the veggie clips mentioned by KateA. I don't even bother with the suction cup though, the clip provides enough weight to keep the zucchini (etc.) down.

 

[wetmanNY]

Thin slices of zucchini blanched in boiling water for a minute sink, IME. Chunks float.

 

[ArkyLady]

I tie mine to a small flat rock with fishing line. Thanks for reminding me, I need to go shopping for my pleco. He's getting sick of those nasty algae wafers

 

[GEV83]

I use a rubberband and a rock to old it down.

 

[NJ Devils Fan]

I also rubberband mine down after I boil it.

 

[GEV83]

I dont boil mine I just put it in raw it seems to last longer. They eat it like normal it just doesnt go bad as fast.

 

[Hunter2001]

My algae eaters and catfish love spinach leafs. If you boil them, they sink.