Hi Folks,
Can anyone recommend any alternatives to courgette for feeding plecs, catfish, etc? I am aware that some people use cucumber so I guess that's an option. The problem that I find with courgette is that, even after just a few hours of being in the tank, it releases lots of tiny strands into the water. Not good when trying to keep organic waste to a minimum!
I only briefly blanch circular courgette slices in freshly-boiled water. Does anyone remove the central seed part? Or, perhaps slice it lengthways into strips? And what about carrot - is that suitable? I have tried red pepper but my Red Lizard Catfish (RLC) shows little interest in it. Courgette, on the other hand, is favoured by my Otos, RLC, Siamese Algae Eaters (SAEs) and Panda Garras.
Thanks in advance.
JPC