Hi

I had tried to feed my fish banana a few years ago but found it didnt do the water much good and the fish wouldnt really eat it, so never tried it again.

Wonderfully informative thread.


especially Mary's input.

now i don't have to do so many experiments. here in india, cucumber grow easily so they are everywhere. but fruit is expensive. i guess between cucumbers, algae on glass, algae wafers, and the odd left over food bit (tetrabits, dried yolk bits, for my other fish that remains on the gravel), my baby longfin should do well.

Hi Romi,

And what about watermelon? I think your BNs would die to get some peel.
Have never tried, but when the season come, I surely will.

By the way, just for fun, what kind of veggies/fruits are available in your part of the globe?
You know, might give an ide for others.

Best regards,
Mary

hi mary,

we have the usual fare, spinach, fenugreek leaves, carrots, french beans, pumpkin, round gourd (Praecitrullus fistulosus), bottlegourd (Lagenaria siceraria, ok, maybe that is exotic , bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia, oops, maybe this too), ridge gourd (cant find scientific name), cabbage, cauliflower.

i think ridge court is rather like a courgette, but my bristlenose is small. i am afraid to experiment.

if i knew any more indian bristelnose lovers like myself, maybe i would have some information for you if they are suitable too, but i don't.

what all have u tried feeding from your culture's traditional vegetable basket?

regards,
Romi in New Delhi.

watermelons are available in the summer season here. so i will just wait to try that tip you gave

Yep, just as Jim points to one list of greens our BNs like.

As he said, a good wash is a must.
In addition, I always deep freeze them.

Wish you good luck.

@jim&Mary

thanks, friends. i will give all of them a shot as and when they become available in delhi in the usual food market.

You're welcome, but do not forget to give us some feedback about your personal experiences.
That might help fellow BN keepers.