took the snail-o plunge...

[fishycat]

Betta are mostly carnivores, and aside from the occasional peas, I've never seen them show interest in veggies... (well, they love snello, but who doesn't? )

I'd cut the veg into chunks or slices, skewer with a fork to weight down. I've also frozen slices and thawed in a small bit of water in the microwave, sinks easily. I'd be very surprised if the betta showed interest.

 

[ECooper]

what camera and lens are you using? I need good pics for my presentations and the lens I am using just isn't cutting it.

I use Olympus equipment, and have done for more than 30 years. Ugg, that really makes me sound old...Anyhow, I am currently using an E-Volt 620 body and a Zuiko (Olympus) 35mm macro lens. The Olympus uses a sensor that is 1/2 the size of a 35mm frame, and is therefore the equivalent of a 70 mm lens. I am very happy with the camera (probably the best digital SLR that Olympus has made) and the lens which is tack sharp. Olympus also has a 50 mm macro lens (equivalent to a 100 mm) that is superb and considered an even better lens. But it provides magnification of 1:2 whereas the 35mm gives 1:1. As far as I am concerned, the more magnification I can get, the better. Plus, the 35mm focuses much closer which I prefer for aquarium photography in order to reduce the amount of water between the lens and subject and get me closer to the glass.

For lighting, I just use the on-camera flash—I am a big believer in the KISS principle. I use a clip-on diffuser on the flash which distributes the light better and allows me to focus closer to the subject.

EC

 

[ECooper]

Is cucumber also safe? It's pretty much the same right?

I tried cucumber for the first time earier this week. It sat on the bottom for 24 hours and nothing seemed interested. I was going to take it out when a zebra nerite found it, and that was it. The snail sat on it all day and munched. I think maybe a couple of shrimp might have helped clean-up.

EC

 

[smokey2957]

Would you be able to make it with just green veggies baby food and use it for loaches and cories.

 

[ECooper]

Would you be able to make it with just green veggies baby food and use it for loaches and cories.

I'm planning to try that next. Maybe the nerites would be more interested then...

 

[aviva90]

I use Gerber green beans baby food for mine and my platies and cories loved it. Also it's really high in calcium (well 6%) so IMHO it seems like a good choice that everyone loves

 

[msjinkzd]

I make it for my catfish (plecos) and cories. I will add protein based fish foods to the gelatin and baby food. They love it. Green baby food *usually* has a higher calcium content so that is better for baby plecos and snails.

I use Nikon equipment, I reaelly need a macro lens! Any chance I could use some of your photographs (with credit given) in my presentations next weekend?

 

[ECooper]

I use Gerber green beans baby food for mine and my platies and cories loved it. Also it's really high in calcium (well 6%) so IMHO it seems like a good choice that everyone loves

Thanks! I'll try green beans next...

 

[ECooper]

I make it for my catfish (plecos) and cories. I will add protein based fish foods to the gelatin and baby food. They love it. Green baby food *usually* has a higher calcium content so that is better for baby plecos and snails.

I use Nikon equipment, I reaelly need a macro lens! Any chance I could use some of your photographs (with credit given) in my presentations next weekend?

What is the presentation?

 

[msjinkzd]

I am speaking at two clubs in Pittsburgh next weekend on invertebrates and nano fish. My laptop got wiped out a few months ago (with most of my pictures) and my flash drive with the back up somehow got erased (i am blaming my kids).I sent youa pm with more info