Feeding Zucchini to BNP Fry

[Fish Folk]

Well, the Bristlenose Pleco Fry in my 55 gal have blown the coop, and are like little wiggly pieces of shrapnel all over the tank.

So this eve, I prepared a first for them: boiled zucchini discs.

First, I cut out four thin slices of zucchini, and start water boiling.

Once water is ready, I plop in the slices minus the rind.

Now I let them boil until it seems like they’re not really floating anymore. Then they go into a measuring cup of tank water.

These get dropped into the tank next, wherever there room.

After a little while, a few Plecos find the zucchini pieces

Once lights go out, the other fish Fry in here (electric blue Acaras) settle down to sleep. But Plecos can stay active in the dark. But so do snails... so the race is on! Who will get to the zucchini first??!!

[Colu]

On 6/29/2021 at 5:20 AM, Fish Folk said:

Well, the Bristlenose Pleco Fry in my 55 gal have blown the coop, and are like little wiggly pieces of shrapnel all over the tank.

So this eve, I prepared a first for them: boiled zucchini discs.

First, I cut out four thin slices of zucchini, and start water boiling.

Once water is ready, I plop in the slices minus the rind.

Now I let them boil until it seems like they’re not really floating anymore. Then they go into a measuring cup of tank water.

These get dropped into the tank next, wherever there room.

After a little while, a few Plecos find the zucchini pieces

Once lights go out, the other fish Fry in here (electric blue Acaras) settle down to sleep. But Plecos can stay active in the dark. But so do snails... so the race is on! Who will get to the zucchini first??!!

They do like there greens but mine go mad for repashy super green 

Edited June 29, 2021 by Colu

[ARMYVET]

@Fish Folk I have to admit...I am slightly envious at your breeding successes.  My absolutely wonderful wife has agreed to let be build a fish room out of the garage. If I can get it cleaned out😱 I hope when I get it set up and running I can come to you for pointers....Your Rams have me eating my heart out! 

Keep up the great work and please keep bringing us this content....you are an inspiration!!

Edited June 29, 2021 by ARMYVET

[Fish Folk]

Taken in the pitch black with a flash, here’s the little Plecos finding the zucchini...