Given A Bristlenose

[Aurora]

I was given a young bristlenose by someone who was moving. Do you cook the veggies or feed them raw. Also must they have wood in their tank to chew on? I currently don't have any and really don't want to have to get any but I will if he needs it.

 

[Phishy25]

Bogwood aids their digestion. I feed mine sinking pleco algae tablets, cucumber, carrot and they also keep my tank crystal clear from algae.

 

[smithrc]

BN are fine without bogwood

(panaques are different however they need it.)

We feed all out veg raw - unless its especially hard (eg sweet potatoe)

 

[Aurora]

BN are fine without bogwood

(panaques are different however they need it.)

We feed all out veg raw - unless its especially hard (eg sweet potatoe)

Thanks sooooooooo much for the info and help!!!!!

 

[LisaLQ]

Most plecs (bar the meat eaters) need bogwood to aid their digestion, just because it's not part of their main diet doesn't mean they can do without

I'd put a small bit in behind some other ornament/plant if you dont want to see it, then they've at least got the option

 

[Mystix212]

Even if its 4" long x 2" wide. That'll last small Bristlenosers for years.

 

[smithrc]

Even if its 4" long x 2" wide. That'll last small Bristlenosers for years.

yep... as they wont eat it....
They may very well graze on the biofilm that builds up on it and / or algae. but the wood itself will remain intact.