How Long Does It Take For Fish Food To Become A Problem?

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Offline naughtymoose

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How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« on: November 07, 2014, 06:14:02 PM »
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Today I tried one of those 'tick on the inside glass of the tank treat tabs'

Made by 'Fish Science' (Apparently the guy that set up Tetra or something like that), Fish Treats with Shrimp.

My 40L has 7 Ember Tetras and 5 Salt and Pepper Corydoras (and 2 Assassin Snails).

I stuck it on the glass at about one o'clock, and it is still there. They've had a good go at it, but there is still a lot left.

Should I remove it now? Or tomorrow?

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Re: How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2014, 06:26:07 PM »
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Leave it till tomorrow. It shouldn't go off that fast. It's things like cucumber or courgette that go off quickly and should be removed after a few hours. Don't forget to check the bottom of the tank nearby if it's vanished by tomorrow - it could have come off the glass.

If there's still some left tomorrow, is there any way you could chop it a bit smaller next time?

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Re: How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2014, 06:57:49 PM »
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Thanks Sue.

Yes, I've chopped a couple in half to see how they go. They crack and crumble a bit, and I'll have to experiment to see if they still stick when halved. I put a whole one in as the first go just to see if they liked it.

I'll report tomorrow on how much is left.

I might try courgette one day; does it have to be peeled? Does it float about/need anchoring etc?

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Re: How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2014, 07:06:28 PM »
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I've used courgette in the past. Because we don't eat it ourselves (husband doesn't like it) I sliced it and froze it laid out on a tray, then into a plastic bag. If it's frozen like this, it doesn't need softening, but fresh courgette needs microwaving in a bit of water for a few seconds. To weight them down you can buy gadgets called screwcumbers, though I've also used cheap stainless steel teaspoons with the handle skewering the slice.

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Re: How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2014, 07:19:50 PM »
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Thanks Sue

I'll try that.

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Re: How long does it take for fish food to become a problem?
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2014, 09:18:44 PM »
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i say if its not eaten by the morning such things
like cucumber courgette carrot should be removed
flake food and pellets should never be fed in such
quantity's that they become a problem if it is left
vacuum them up ASAP to reduce water fouling regular
sand a gravel vacuuming should be carried out to avoid
rotting flake and pellets     

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