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	Veggies for Fish?
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I was wondering what vegtables are good to feed fish? I have used cucumber in the past, but was wondering if there is any other types that are good to use.
Posted 28-Jan-2010 22:16
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Mine tend to like zucchini, lettuces, capsicum (bell pepper), squash, and spinach. The cray like harder things like carrot and raw pumpkin. What sort of fish are you wanting to feed? For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 29-Jan-2010 02:21
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Callatya's question is a good one. To add to the list, I have also used cabbage (Napa) and winter melon, although zuchinni is another usual fare my fish get. Deshelled peas are something people use successfully as well, although I do not use them. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 29-Jan-2010 02:29
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	Lettuce, cabbage, de-shelled peas, zuchini, spinach, are what i have used... some people use tomatoes, but usually you want to stay away from sweet or acidic fruits or vegetables. \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 29-Jan-2010 03:21
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I'm planning on trying the veggies out on my Leporinus, try to get more in its diet. It gets lots of frozen foods, but I'd like to give it some actual vegetable matter rather then supplemented with flakes.
Posted 29-Jan-2010 12:07
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Fish Guy If you have a look at My Profile you will what I have used over the years for my fish in the community tank. Be Careful with some veggies make sure they are clean. Eg never use the prepacked lettuce leaves they are washed in chlorine (Iceberg seem to be the best) some lettuces can be bitter. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 30-Jan-2010 01:50
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Defrosted, deshelled frozen peas are quick and easy. Never had them ignored by my fish either ^_^
Posted 31-Jan-2010 22:12
TW Fish Master * * Fish Slave * * Posts: 1947 Kudos: 278 Votes: 338 Registered: 14-Jan-2006	My BN plecs love pumpkin. Pumpkin is a good one to leave them if you are going to be out of town for a few days. Leave zuchini or cucumber in the tank for more than 12hrs & you pretty much have a huge mess in your tank, but pumpkin holds together quite well. I know fish are ok to leave for a few days without food, but my BN's were still quite young & so, after some research, I tried the pumpkin & it works great. Cheers TW
Posted 01-Feb-2010 02:53
Kellyjhw Big Fish My bubble... Posts: 405 Kudos: 217 Votes: 471 Registered: 22-Nov-2008	Edited 02-Feb-2010 13:48 Not trying to hijack the thread, but has anyone ever tried sweet potato or yam? I don't think it would brake down very fast, but they are starchy. I know because of the coloring, they are chuck full of vitamins. What's the feed back on those? (Just asking, 'cause I get them regularly.) TTFN --->Ta-Ta-For-Now Kelly ;o}
Posted 02-Feb-2010 13:47
Ira Fish Addict Posts: 661 Kudos: 181 Votes: 1 Registered: 18-Jan-2002	Corn, Carrots, courgettes, brocolli, cauliflower, peas, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, lettuce, potatoes, apples, oranges...Pretty much anything is worth a try. Mine wouldn't touch silverbeet though. I've never tried sweet potatoes.
Posted 04-Feb-2010 10:46


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