devocole Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Just cleaned out my tank and definately no algae. I've tried spinach in the microwave and he doesn't touch it. What works for everyone? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arixonbarnes Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Zucchini works - just cut a slice off, stick a stainless steel fork into it (to keep it on the bottom) and set it in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Zucchini is great for them, some will take other kinds of squash also. I usually steam mine then wrap them up in long skinny roles and freeze what I don't use right away. I find if I slice it down the middle and cut it in wedges it sinks to the bottom. You can also try green beans, I use the frozen ones and just nuke them til they're thawed. Seaweed is good but can get messy and be kind of a pain. I bought some from the grocery store that was meant for making sushi. I just hold it in with 2 veggie clips. Also feed Spectrum algae wafers, mine really seem to like those but I've heard some won't go for wafers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwork Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 i second (er... third) zucchini. my otos (RIP) use to eat that up like nothing else. never touched waffers, pellets or boiled cucumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devocole Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 i'm trying heated cucumber right now, no luck. Off to the store for zuchinni then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arixonbarnes Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Neither otos or bristlenoses are very keen on cucumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomdweller_fan Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 My otos love Kale (you can get it at Sobey's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Bollers Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 My otos love Kale (you can get it at Sobey's). What is Kale? Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 My otos love Kale (you can get it at Sobey's). What is Kale? Lana Seaweed, I believe. Mine are usually seen rasping on leaves or the tank wall - I don't beleive they're harming the plants, just keeping any algae or bacteria that might be growing there off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 My otos love Kale (you can get it at Sobey's). What is Kale? Lana Kale is a broad leaf (rough edged and heavy leaf)vegetable with a unique taste. Best after a nights frost! Very European. Boil till tender then chop very fine before serving, great with boiled sausage, mashed potato and gravy :thumbs: J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devocole Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Well i'm glad we have that cleared up. lol. I actually used it in a recipe last week. Its like a hybrid between celery cabbage and spinach. I don't think the fish will care too much about the details however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Kale is cousin to cabbage. A loose version if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I like to leave mine to eat any algae in my tank, throw in some wafers every few days, or let fish pick at cucumber or zucchini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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