Kazaf Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 As everybody else does, i feed my BN Zuchini. After they finish with it i find the skin left over and always stuck on the intake of the filter and making my filter all dirty.. i find this annoying. Every morning i would go and take a look at the BN tank, I see the zuchini left over and take it out, but i always disturb them as i remove the leftover skin. I would also find the tank very cloudy.Is there other food that wont be like the Zuchini or is there a solution the the Zuchini??... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donbennie Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 get one of those plastic claws and grab the skin out? i dunno its just a suggestion, a thin grey plastic stick is better than a human hand lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHL Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I'm lucky; the BN eat the zucchini, and by then, the skin is soft enough for everyone else to eat. In my goldfish tank, the goldfish will generally finish what the BN and Ottos (and SAEs) don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazaf Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 I use a net to take out the skin, not my hand.Well i have some goldfish but i would need to leave the BN alone for them to breed and not disturb them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi,Are you blanching the zucchini first?I do this either using the traditional method of boiling water or alternatively you can zap them in the microwave to soften slightly.I then attach to a small rock with an elastic band to secure and there is never any leftovers to worry about :D .Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazaf Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 I place boiled water into a bowl with zuchini then pop them into the microwave for 30 seconds. Elastic band? but it would still disturb them or give them a fright..hmm i'l try that tonight.Thanks AlineIf it really works then it will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4G13M4N Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I use the same method, and usually no left overs to worry about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazaf Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 I just realised.. Do you mean attach the zuchini to a rock that is already in the tank or a small rock, attach it to zuchini the drop it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 G'day Kazaf We (Aline and I) attached the zucchini to a small rock, using a rubberband. This way the skin stays put until you take the rock out.I use a "claw" to remove the rocks. (I have seen a similar "claw" used by people that pick up litter on the streets, mine is clean by the way :rolleyes: )Alternatively if you are really concerned about disturbing the fish, attach a length of fishingline to the rock/rubberband/zucchini. This makes removal even easier. Its just more fidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OziOscar Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 How about peeling the zucchini? :DPop it on the end of a bamboo skewer with a little weight on the end to get it down to where you want it and to have one end floating up and bob's your auntie. You could even put a little fishing line on the other end so you can pull it back out when they're done, so no more nets or fingers in the tank. Cheers - OziOscar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazaf Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks for all your replies and help, if anyone else has any other suggestions feel free to share it with me. As im finding new methods to make feeding a little easier. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeren Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 I just stick a fork through the zucchini or if its to big a piece use a knife, I also find that it is a good indicator that your water is in good condition if the zucchini is still firm after a couple days in a tank, (usually in a fry tank where it wont all get eaten to quickly) your water and filtration are working well, though should your water go cloudy or the zucchini go soggy then its time to look at other things, eg-filtering etcthats my experience only.hope its of some helpcheers Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Boy Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Once the zucchini is boiled it will sink. If it`s not eaten within 3 days remove it. I`d leave the skin on as it keeps the zuc in one peice and on most occassions they eat it first out of preference. One prob i`m finding is that zucchini maybe slightly too strong for youngsters, have found dead ones near the zuc with no reason of death. Most tolerate it but have had no deaths since I stopped using it and relied on algea and spirilina to feed them. I`ve have had no probs with it for the older ones that are now 4 -5 cm. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 i use fresh zucchini, elastic band it to a pebble and drop it in. So far i have not dropped it on anyone how large of a slice are you using? i use about 3mm thick and the middle is eaten within 2 days and the skin within 4 so far, no cloudiness at all... Smaller tanks may have more problems. EDIT: Storm boy, have you considered the fact that the zucchini you have been using has been sprayed with pesticides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I boil my zuchini for a few minutes and my BN eat the skin too. Maybe they are just hungry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I put zuchini in 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Nuke for 45secs. Then stick a skewer through the pieces and dig it into the gravel (my tank has gravel) If the tanks your using dont have gravel stick it through a fork or something that is weighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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