Feeding Fresh Veggies

[A. Scott]

I've see at several LFSs zucchini in the tanks for feeding and I've
read something about leaf lettuce as well. Are there other veggies
that are suitable for tropical communities? Any to avoid? It would
be nice to provide the guys in the tank with some special treats
(other than nibbling the tips of my fingers which they've taken to
doing while vacuuming the gravel).

Thanks!

[McEve]

"A. Scott" > wrote in message
...
> I've see at several LFSs zucchini in the tanks for feeding and I've
> read something about leaf lettuce as well. Are there other veggies
> that are suitable for tropical communities? Any to avoid? It would
> be nice to provide the guys in the tank with some special treats
> (other than nibbling the tips of my fingers which they've taken to
> doing while vacuuming the gravel).
>
> Thanks!

I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm not
so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
totally wrong on this.

Nina

[Chris Palma]

Any tips for those of us that want to use fresh veggies but haven't done
so yet?

How big of a piece do you use?
Do you always blanch all veggies first? How long?
How long do you leave veggies in the aquarium before taking them out?

--chris



On Thu, 18 Mar 2004, McEve wrote:

>
> "A. Scott" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I've see at several LFSs zucchini in the tanks for feeding and I've
> > read something about leaf lettuce as well. Are there other veggies
> > that are suitable for tropical communities? Any to avoid? It would
> > be nice to provide the guys in the tank with some special treats
> > (other than nibbling the tips of my fingers which they've taken to
> > doing while vacuuming the gravel).
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
> broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm not
> so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
> don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
> totally wrong on this.
>
> Nina
>
>
>

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please use: cpalmaATSYMBOLastro.psu.edu

[Charles]

I use something sold locally as Italian squash, about the same as
zucchini. they are sold about 6 to 8 inches long. I do nothing to
prepare them, snap them to a rock with a rubber band and drop them in
the tank. Pleco finishes them in a day or two.

I also tried carrots, nothing ate them and they went all slimey. even
I didn't eat them then.



On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 21:22:43 -0500, Chris Palma
> wrote:

>
>Any tips for those of us that want to use fresh veggies but haven't done
>so yet?
>
>How big of a piece do you use?
>Do you always blanch all veggies first? How long?
>How long do you leave veggies in the aquarium before taking them out?
>
>--chris
>
>
>
>On Thu, 18 Mar 2004, McEve wrote:
>
>>
>> "A. Scott" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I've see at several LFSs zucchini in the tanks for feeding and I've
>> > read something about leaf lettuce as well. Are there other veggies
>> > that are suitable for tropical communities? Any to avoid? It would
>> > be nice to provide the guys in the tank with some special treats
>> > (other than nibbling the tips of my fingers which they've taken to
>> > doing while vacuuming the gravel).
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>>
>> I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
>> broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm not
>> so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
>> don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
>> totally wrong on this.
>>
>> Nina
>>
>>
>>
>
>NB: This email address is dead. If you would like to email me directly,
>please use: cpalmaATSYMBOLastro.psu.edu

--

- Charles
-
-does not play well with others

[Dinky]

<interspersified>

"Chris Palma" > wrote in message
ro.Virginia.EDU...
>
> Any tips for those of us that want to use fresh veggies but haven't done
> so yet?
>
> How big of a piece do you use?

I start with a very small piece, and if it goes away real quick, or there
seems to be a great many fish trying to get at it at once, I increase the
servings.

> Do you always blanch all veggies first? How long?

I do. About 10-15 seconds in the microwave for most chunks. Makes it softer,
hence easier to eat, and makes it not so bouyant. I poke a lead plant weight
through it to keep it on the bottom.

> How long do you leave veggies in the aquarium before taking them out?

I try to serve a small enough amount that there isn't any left to remove. I
wouldn't leave the veggy, which amounts to decaying plant matter, for more
than overnight. If no one is interested, pull it out of there.


billy

[Happy'Cam'per]

McEve

Feeding them carrots is a marvelouse idea. The BetaCerotene in the carrots
brightens the fish up big time!
--
**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**




"McEve" > wrote in message
...
>
> "A. Scott" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I've see at several LFSs zucchini in the tanks for feeding and I've
> > read something about leaf lettuce as well. Are there other veggies
> > that are suitable for tropical communities? Any to avoid? It would
> > be nice to provide the guys in the tank with some special treats
> > (other than nibbling the tips of my fingers which they've taken to
> > doing while vacuuming the gravel).
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
> broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm
not
> so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
> don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
> totally wrong on this.
>
> Nina
>
>

[McEve]

"Chris Palma" > wrote in message
ro.Virginia.EDU...
>
> Any tips for those of us that want to use fresh veggies but haven't done
> so yet?
>
> How big of a piece do you use?
> Do you always blanch all veggies first? How long?
> How long do you leave veggies in the aquarium before taking them out?
>
> --chris
>
>

Peas needs to be peeled, and when they are they sink, the rest is like Dinky
says for my part.

I mount and tie the vegies on a suction cup and stick that onto the glass
instead of using stones or metal to sink the goodies down with.

[Ben]

McEve wrote:
> I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
> broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm not
> so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
> don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
> totally wrong on this.

In addition to all of these, mine like red and green peppers.

-Ben

[PurityFailed]

> The BetaCerotene in the carrots
>brightens the fish up big time!

>From: "Happy'Cam'per"

I read somewhere that Paprika, if sprinked among the food, will have the same
effect. Any thoughts? Safety/effectiveness/side effects... I haven't done
any research on it yet.

Jessica
(Oh please let the tank cycle...)

[McEve]

"Ben" > wrote in message
...
> McEve wrote:
> > I feed mine anything green. brussel sprouts, peas, cucumber, zucchini,
> > broccoli, lettuce..... I tried carrot, and although they did eat it I'm
not
> > so sure it's good for them, so I didn't do it again. Don't ask me why I
> > don't think it's good for them though - just a feeling and I might be
> > totally wrong on this.
>
> In addition to all of these, mine like red and green peppers.
>
> -Ben
>

Peppers? just to make sure I'm not misunderstanding, it's this one?:

http://www.ece.purdue.edu/~ace/water2/samplepix/imgadapt/pepper.jpg

Thanks for the tip, I wouldn't have thought of that :) Makes sense though,
considering the taste!

[Ben]

McEve wrote:

> Peppers? just to make sure I'm not misunderstanding, it's this one?:

Red Pepper:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mickeyrountree/images/commercial/Red%20Pepper%20glow.jpg

Green Pepper:
http://www.jademine.com/images/Carvings/green.jpg

From the Bell Pepper Family. Not from a hot pepper family. Although,
I'm told that some like garlic but I'm not ready to test that in my tank.

-Ben

[McEve]

"Ben" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> McEve wrote:
>
> > Peppers? just to make sure I'm not misunderstanding, it's this one?:
>
> Red Pepper:
>
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mickeyrountree/images/commercial/Red%20Pepper%20glow.jpg
>
> Green Pepper:
> http://www.jademine.com/images/Carvings/green.jpg
>
> From the Bell Pepper Family. Not from a hot pepper family. Although,
> I'm told that some like garlic but I'm not ready to test that in my tank.
>
> -Ben
>

yeah, that's the ones I thought you meant - capsicum :) Better not feed them
jalapenos hey! :D

[NetMax]

"McEve" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ben" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > McEve wrote:
> >
> > > Peppers? just to make sure I'm not misunderstanding, it's this
one?:
> >
> > Red Pepper:
> >
>
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mickeyrountree/images/commercial/Red%20Pepper%20glow.jpg
> >
> > Green Pepper:
> > http://www.jademine.com/images/Carvings/green.jpg
> >
> > From the Bell Pepper Family. Not from a hot pepper family.
Although,
> > I'm told that some like garlic but I'm not ready to test that in my
tank.
> >
> > -Ben
> >
>
> yeah, that's the ones I thought you meant - capsicum :) Better not feed
them
> jalapenos hey! :D

or habaneros ;~) I use garlic oil with Discus, but I haven't tried
garlic.

NetMax

[Happy'Cam'per]

Everything in moderation as they say...
--
**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**


"PurityFailed" > wrote in message
...
> > The BetaCerotene in the carrots
> >brightens the fish up big time!
>
> >From: "Happy'Cam'per"
>
> I read somewhere that Paprika, if sprinked among the food, will have the
same
> effect. Any thoughts? Safety/effectiveness/side effects... I haven't
done
> any research on it yet.
>
> Jessica
> (Oh please let the tank cycle...)