What Fruits and Veggies Can Go in the Tank?

[JemZ]

yes but in some places they are invasive
so people have made them into a delicacy

That's right. I believe they were and maybe still are being encouraged as a food choice here in Florida because they are an invasive species.

Original article: https://civileats.com/2019/01/02/floridians-answer-to-invasive-lionfish-if-you-cant-beat-em-eat-em/

 

[JemZ]

Love these vids, was surprised to see a pepper in there!

 

[DoubleDutch]

Love these vids, was surprised to see a pepper in there!

They're fond of bell peppers.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Bumping this post since I need some more info! Pocoyo, the sailfin, loves courgette/zucchini! Used an old suction cup to anchor a chunk to the bottom of the glass and it didn't take long for him to power on through it. Didn't see much action from the clown loaches or others aside from the chunk being used as a comfy seat by the otocinclus.

Planning on feeding assorted veggies maybe once a week or so, any thoughts?
I've tried them on brussel sprouts but they're not fond, hoping to try a slice of broccoli stem next. Will update on what Poc develops an appetite for.

 

[GaryE]

When I read this thread, I see the dreaded words "fish, they and them". What fish, who are they and what do you mean by them? I feed a lot of fresh veggies to my herbivore fish, but my carnivores, no. Detritivores need their veggies softened, omnivores eat a little - but when I see someone say "I can feed my fish veggies?", I fear they are being misled.

Which fish?

We have a terrible habit of lumping things together when we answer questions, and it can make things go wrong. Stick a blanched or thawed zuccini coin in an Ancistrus tank, and it's party time. Stick the same food in a carnivore or insectivore tank, and it's water pollution.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

When I read this thread, I see the dreaded words "fish, they and them". What fish, who are they and what do you mean by them? I feed a lot of fresh veggies to my herbivore fish, but my carnivores, no. Detritivores need their veggies softened, omnivores eat a little - but when I see someone say "I can feed my fish veggies?", I fear they are being misled.

Which fish?

We have a terrible habit of lumping things together when we answer questions, and it can make things go wrong. Stick a blanched or thawed zuccini coin in an Ancistrus tank, and it's party time. Stick the same food in a carnivore or insectivore tank, and it's water pollution.

Apologies, this was an incredibly old thread from when I'd first gotten into fishkeeping. I'm fully aware of the whole "misleading" thing now, but I suppose I didn't take that into consideration when replying to an almost year-old thread.

I keep plecs, giant African fan shrimp, clown loaches, and tetras to name a few. Hope that's helpful.

 

[GaryE]

I know I look like a stickler, but a few newcomers I've known really messed up their tanks by feeding the wrong foods on the assumption they'd work. It's made me hyper-conscious of how I answer that question, because most people see a "fish" and don't look into what species and what it eats...

The road to water pollution is paved with good intentions.

 

[Circus]

to try a slice of broccoli stem next.

Mine loved the little florets on top of the broccoli (they we're gone in less than an hour), but only are the stems after the water softened it. They are the stems amore readily after blanching, at least as far as my BN Plecos went.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Did anybody mention sweet potato?

Also, I no longer keep BN so I do not feed fresh fruits and veggies any more. When I did I blanched the veggies in the mirco so that they would sink after cooled under cold water. However, I do feed Repashy foods to my plecos, corys and loaches. My clowns shred the Igapo Explorer which is formulated by Stephan Tanner, PhD. and Allen Repashy who makes it. Here is the ingredient list. I have bolded the ingredients which relate to this thread.

Our formula for all Rainforest Species. Contains Invertebrates, Nuts, Fruits, Seeds, Legumes, Herbs and Greens.

INGREDIENTS: Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Krill Meal, Banana Powder, Squid Meal, Mango Powder, Pea Flour, Mulberry Fruit Powder, Dandelion Powder, Seaweed Flour, Almond Flour, Coconut Flour, Ground Flax Seed, Alfalfa Meal, Locust Bean Gum, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Stinging Nettle, Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Phaffia Yeast, Dried Watermelon, Rosehips, Hibiscus Flower, Marigold Flower, Calendula Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex).

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min. 30%, Crude Fat min. 8%, Crude Fiber max. 5%, Moisture max. 8%, Ash max. 10%

This is not an endorsement of any product, but there is a detailed explanation of the history of this food and why the ingredients were selected here: https://www.store.repashy.com/by-product-name-en/igapo-explorer/

I also use the Repashy Soilent Green as a way to add greens to the other mixes.it is really an desgined for "Aufwuchs (Algae and Small Living Organisms) feeders. Dip a rock into it before it gels and you have an instant feeding station.

If you build it,

they will come.

 

[Circus]

Did anybody mention sweet potato?

Also, I no longer keep BN so I do not feed fresh fruits and veggies any more. When I did I blanched the veggies in the mirco so that they would sink after cooled under cold water. However, I do feed Repashy foods to my plecos, corys and loaches. My clowns shred the Igapo Explorer which is formulated by Stephan Tanner, PhD. and Allen Repashy who makes it. Here is the ingredient list. I have bolded the ingredients which relate to this thread.


This is not an endorsement of any product, but there is a detailed explanation of the history of this food and why the ingredients were selected here: https://www.store.repashy.com/by-product-name-en/igapo-explorer/

I also use the Repashy Soilent Green as a way to add greens to the other mixes.it is really an desgined for "Aufwuchs (Algae and Small Living Organisms) feeders. Dip a rock into it before it gels and you have an instant feeding station.

If you build it,
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they will come.
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I love that! Maybe a way to get my otos to eat more.

 

[Beastije]

Hi, so i feed a lot of what was mentioned here but to the snails, not the fish, though cories will go nibble on stuff. The more you feed the more snails you will have because you are basically feeding them. Anything leafy green works but I take out lettuce in few hours, not 24 as with other vegetables, since it is yucky. I was told cucumber has zero nutritional value since it is just water. Fruit is speculative as well, we can expect it would fall in the rivers in the places where it grows though. Why don't you get vermicomposter for your house/flat ? Is a bucket full of special california earthworm that feeds on organic waste, if you layer the food carefully with scraps of paper like toilet rolls or egg cartons to level out the humidity, it doesn't produce flies either and it doesn't smell. You can feed ground coffee, teabags and any vegetable scrap,that you can store in the freezer and puree for easier consumption. Also, any vegetable scrap can be used to make broth. It doesn't have to be just pretty parts of vegetables as we were told