i got my first gibby the other week and have been tryin to feed him cucumber, problem is i think my cichlids i have in my tank are getting to it first, anyone got any special tricks they have to feed the plec and keep the bigger fish away?
Feeding Secrets Anyone?
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Just put enough in for everyone. It's also very good for your cichlids. What I do is stick two 1" slices onto a fork so that they sink to the bottom. The pleco will eventually get some even if it's not right away. Remember, plecos are mostly nocturnal so he'll probably do more eating when you're alseep..
Dont be afraid to give your sailfin some sinking cichlid pellet either. They like high protein diets although they do get long messy poo. Feed in same location at same time each night and it will soon be there waiting for you. Most fish are creatures of habbit and enjoy set routines.
When it gets much bigger, it will just push those small troublesome cichlid pests out of its way
When it gets much bigger, it will just push those small troublesome cichlid pests out of its way
briefly boil the zuc with a clove of crushed garlic this gets most of my plecs in a feeding frenzy