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 | | Subject: slime/mould?? Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:50 am | |
| Just a quick question, I tried my bristle nose on some blanched zucchini which they took too quite well  , Yet within a couple of hours the zuch had grown a semi-transparent coat of what looks like slime/mould, is this a bad thing and will it be harmful to my fish? Cheers |
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| | Subject: Re: slime/mould?? Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:54 am | |
| hrmmm, this could be one of several things. Zuchinni that is a bit old and soft will decompose in the warm water really quickly and this can sometimes lead to a slimy coating on the exposed surface. The other thing it could be is some sort of growth. If i leave peas in my tanks too long (more than 24hrs) they turn into balls surrounded by slimely stuff and the bristlenose wont touch them.
Personally, i would remove it as the bristlenose wont eat it if they dont reconise it as food. that slime will also be a breeding ground for bad bacteria and fungus.
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Aussie guy
Juvinile Bristlenose
Number of posts: 106
Age: 32
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Job/hobbies: Fish, Rockclimbing, Animals of every kidney
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Registration date: 2011-04-27
| | Subject: Re: slime mould Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:56 am | |
| Will do and will let you know how it goes  |
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Aussie guy
Juvinile Bristlenose
Number of posts: 106
Age: 32
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Job/hobbies: Fish, Rockclimbing, Animals of every kidney
Humor: I'd tell a joke, but I can't think of one :)
Thank You Points: 5
Registration date: 2011-04-27
| | Subject: Cucumber Sun May 01, 2011 12:23 pm | |
| So I have tried the cucumber as suggested and it didn't last long enough for the slime/mould to form  Its been a long time since I have seen fish take to anything that quickly! looks like it will be a permanent addition to their diet from now on Thanks again |
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