lettuce for feeding
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puffin04
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spinach is what you want to be using. That is what most of the aquariums that i have been to use instead of algae sheets. My both my sailfin and Vlimingi tangs eat it right up but the yellows have not touched it yet. Might have to throw it into a processor for them. Thanks
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jaymz
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darker green the better. Spinach is full of nutrients. I personally would spend the extra dollar and get algea sheets. You can get them at most grocery store that have an asian foods section. Its labeled as Nori, its what they would be eating in the ocean so why not give them that.
But if you have no access to algea sheets at a pet store or grocery then dark leafy green are best.
But if you have no access to algea sheets at a pet store or grocery then dark leafy green are best.
keri
Active Member
Ok, I'm going to add my own stupid question here:
Is it GOOD to feed them lettuce/spinach/bok choy? I know for reptiles and birds these are usually condidered nutritionally lacking
(Not bashing anyone! I just honestly don't know)
I know mine LIKE the romaine better than the nori but should I offer it at all?
Is it GOOD to feed them lettuce/spinach/bok choy? I know for reptiles and birds these are usually condidered nutritionally lacking
(Not bashing anyone! I just honestly don't know)
I know mine LIKE the romaine better than the nori but should I offer it at all?
jaymz
Member
I would say its different for fish. Nori or algea sheets are someting they would eat naturally. Some you buy from the LFS are enriched with vitamins. I could be wrong about this but I would say spinach would the the best leafy green to feed you fish. It is the closest in color and texture and full of vitamins and minerals.
Reptiles on the other hand are eating vegetaion that is no were near that of produce. They eat tree leaves and plants that are native giving a vitamin/mineral composition that leafy veges can not replicate. Vitamin dusted veges are good for reptile because of all the water in the leafy greens keeps your them hydrated. I would only feed a reptile leafy greens a couple times a week. It the same thing with feeder crickets.
Reptiles on the other hand are eating vegetaion that is no were near that of produce. They eat tree leaves and plants that are native giving a vitamin/mineral composition that leafy veges can not replicate. Vitamin dusted veges are good for reptile because of all the water in the leafy greens keeps your them hydrated. I would only feed a reptile leafy greens a couple times a week. It the same thing with feeder crickets.
otter
Member
Originally Posted by octopus8
http:///forum/post/2752493
Hey guys,
Not to steal the thread, but if you feed them Nori, do you get one of those clip things or do you just throw a sheet in the tank?
Thanks
Use a clip. The sheet will get caught in your plumbing. Maybe try quartering or more the Nori sheets to start. I have only one foxface. One sheet of Nori will last me three to four feedings.
http:///forum/post/2752493
Hey guys,
Not to steal the thread, but if you feed them Nori, do you get one of those clip things or do you just throw a sheet in the tank?
Thanks
Use a clip. The sheet will get caught in your plumbing. Maybe try quartering or more the Nori sheets to start. I have only one foxface. One sheet of Nori will last me three to four feedings.
mr_x
Active Member
Originally Posted by zsqure
http:///forum/post/2752780
My yellow Tang and Emporer Angel would rather eat romaine than nori. They will hardly touch nori where the only thing left of the romaine is the stalk.
it's like lima beans..they are very good for you, but no one seems to want to eat them
http:///forum/post/2752780
My yellow Tang and Emporer Angel would rather eat romaine than nori. They will hardly touch nori where the only thing left of the romaine is the stalk.
it's like lima beans..they are very good for you, but no one seems to want to eat them
sly
Active Member
When I buy greens I put them into the freezer and leave them until they are completely frozen. Then when I need to feed the fish I take a leaf out and thaw it under very hot water. This softens it up. Then I rinse it off with RO/DI water and give it to them. By freezing it and then quickly thawing it with hot water you make it soft enough for the fish to eat and it washes off any toxins which may be on the leaf.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
otter
Member
Originally Posted by Sly
http:///forum/post/2753063
When I buy greens I put them into the freezer and leave them until they are completely frozen. Then when I need to feed the fish I take a leaf out and thaw it under very hot water. This softens it up. Then I rinse it off with RO/DI water and give it to them. By freezing it and then quickly thawing it with hot water you make it soft enough for the fish to eat and it washes off any toxins which may be on the leaf.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
Great tip!
http:///forum/post/2753063
When I buy greens I put them into the freezer and leave them until they are completely frozen. Then when I need to feed the fish I take a leaf out and thaw it under very hot water. This softens it up. Then I rinse it off with RO/DI water and give it to them. By freezing it and then quickly thawing it with hot water you make it soft enough for the fish to eat and it washes off any toxins which may be on the leaf.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
Great tip!
salt210
Active Member
something I was wandering about as well. Im going to stop by publix to see if they have any nori. hope they do, I dont know anywhere else to get it around here
Originally Posted by Sly
http:///forum/post/2753063
When I buy greens I put them into the freezer and leave them until they are completely frozen. Then when I need to feed the fish I take a leaf out and thaw it under very hot water. This softens it up. Then I rinse it off with RO/DI water and give it to them. By freezing it and then quickly thawing it with hot water you make it soft enough for the fish to eat and it washes off any toxins which may be on the leaf.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
Originally Posted by Sly
http:///forum/post/2753063
When I buy greens I put them into the freezer and leave them until they are completely frozen. Then when I need to feed the fish I take a leaf out and thaw it under very hot water. This softens it up. Then I rinse it off with RO/DI water and give it to them. By freezing it and then quickly thawing it with hot water you make it soft enough for the fish to eat and it washes off any toxins which may be on the leaf.
It's very important to rinse off your leaves before you put them in the tank.
keri
Active Member
Originally Posted by octopus8
http:///forum/post/2752493
Hey guys,
Not to steal the thread, but if you feed them Nori, do you get one of those clip things or do you just throw a sheet in the tank?
Thanks
Originally Posted by otter
http:///forum/post/2752517
Use a clip. The sheet will get caught in your plumbing. Maybe try quartering or more the Nori sheets to start. I have only one foxface. One sheet of Nori will last me three to four feedings.
Guess what I bought? A FLOATING clip (with suction cup) so when they eventually pull it off the side of the tank it won't fall down into your rockwork and you don't need to get wet armpits finding it.
(I get really excited about the little things)
http:///forum/post/2752493
Hey guys,
Not to steal the thread, but if you feed them Nori, do you get one of those clip things or do you just throw a sheet in the tank?
Thanks
Originally Posted by otter
http:///forum/post/2752517
Use a clip. The sheet will get caught in your plumbing. Maybe try quartering or more the Nori sheets to start. I have only one foxface. One sheet of Nori will last me three to four feedings.
Guess what I bought? A FLOATING clip (with suction cup) so when they eventually pull it off the side of the tank it won't fall down into your rockwork and you don't need to get wet armpits finding it.
(I get really excited about the little things)