Squash??

T · Post by T » 22 Mar 2003, 13:25

Ok guys I just got a squash(yellow bulbous veg...or is it fruit??).Anyhoo how does one go about preparing it so be fed to lories?Its not a very common food around here(in fact this is the first time I have even seen one

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Out of these what will I expect to eat it?

Mango
Gold nugget(L177)
Chocolate zebra(I think)
Clown
Royal
Vampire
Bulldog
Bristlenose
Leopared pekoltia(I think)

Also will my clown loaches like it too?

Thanks!!

Post by **Janne** » 22 Mar 2003, 20:12

Hi,

Wash the squash under cold water and cut a slice around 1", stick a spoon in it so it sink and put it in the tank.
A few of your fishes will eat it:
Mango if you mean L47
Gold nugget
Royal if you mean Panaque........
Maybe someone else but they will not occupied the squash.

Janne

Ben · Post by **Ben** » 23 Mar 2003, 04:16

That's pretty much the same thing I do with mine. I feed mine spagetti(sp) squash. Not all like it, but the wood-eaters seem to enjoy it especially. Just be sure not to leave it in too long. I find with the squash I feed, it stays nice and firm for about 12 hours, then turns to mush VERY quickly and makes a terrible mess of the tank, and get caught in the filter. For that reason I only give fairly small pieces.

T · Post by T » 23 Mar 2003, 13:58

Ok thanks guys I will put a small slice in after I do a waterchange.I'm pretty sure my gold nuggut will enjoy it too since he love cucumber and zuccini.