How To Feed Zuchinni And Other Vegetables To Fish The Easy Way!

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  • @pelhamsaquatics
    @pelhamsaquatics Рік тому +13

    Great idea gil with the suction cups🙂I feed mine zucchini the same way, I never blanch/ boil it. Fresh is best! Great video mate🙂👍🏻green beans are a favorite in my tanks! They go crazy for them

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Jeff. Those canned beans disappear really fast with my guys.

  • @littleaussieadventures2246
    @littleaussieadventures2246 Рік тому +4

    I never realised how big a bite your fish could take. Was great to watch. Thank you for sharing , love A bit of Benny 😂

  • @ejbrinegar
    @ejbrinegar Рік тому +4

    Dear Gil:
    Oh my, I did it all wrong. First I pealed the two, zucchini squash I purchased, at Walmart, yesterday. Then I sliced them into chunks and cooked them, until quite soft, with my beans. Lastly, I put them in a bowl, to cool, before chopping (i.e. mashing) them up, and adding them to some, frozen, blanched broccoli I keep, in my freezer, for fish food. Next time, I’ll maintain the skin and see if my ancistrus will enjoy raw zucchini.
    Thank you for sharing this, interesting and informative video on vegetables, for aquarium fishes. I appreciate you getting such knowledge out, to other aquarists.
    All my best,
    Sincerely,
    E. J. Brinegar

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      Like I said in the video E.J, not all Bristlenose will eat the skin, although my two big guys prefer to eat that part first. I will be interested to see if yours is the same.

  • @FNDwheels
    @FNDwheels 5 місяців тому +2

    What a fantastic idea!! I am definitely going to pull out some old heater suction cups for zucchini and cucumber from now on! Thanks heaps mate! Another example of Aussie ingenuity at its best! 🇦🇺

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate. For my smaller tanks I went to the op shop and scored a bunch of cutlery forks for 10c each. Bent the end of the handles over so they hang on the edge of the tank.

    • @FNDwheels
      @FNDwheels 5 місяців тому

      @@Gilsfishroom that’s a great idea bending the handles over!
      I have 13 20ltr shrimp tanks that you have now saved me from having to pick the forks up from the bottom of the tank! Some how the shrimp always seem to knock over the fork 😂

  • @TriciaBridgesKoontz
    @TriciaBridgesKoontz Рік тому +3

    This is a great video!! Thanks so much! I immediately followed your instructions and fed my tetras the green peas. To my amazement they immediately started snatching them up and taking them away to gobble! Unbelievable! No one is teaching this. Again, thanks!

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      That's great Trish, I'm glad to hear the video helped. Thanks for your comment.

  • @clarencejackson5284
    @clarencejackson5284 Рік тому +1

    That’s awesome seeing your fish eat veggies

  • @kellywiemerslage9407
    @kellywiemerslage9407 3 місяці тому +1

    This was a great video.. I'm following, keep them coming

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  3 місяці тому

      @kellywiemerslage9407 Thanks Kelly. Any topics you would like covered?

  • @JudiAnderson-s3l
    @JudiAnderson-s3l 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your different ideas. I also feed cucumber. Thank you for sharing!

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  7 місяців тому

      Yes, cucumber is great also. 😁

  • @stubbsaquatics6080
    @stubbsaquatics6080 Рік тому +2

    Everyone needs a good 💩
    I love fresh zucchini.. I only share the ends lol..
    Smart move using the suction cups . .
    Nothing like a little bit of benni hill and some yakiti sax to make ya smile ..
    If I could only get the kids and grandkids to eat green beans..
    Great video.. hi Terri

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      A little Benny Hill is always good Chris. Terry says Hi to his favourite Canadian. 🇨🇦

  • @billypilgrim5329
    @billypilgrim5329 4 місяці тому

    This was a very helpful video, thank you, oh and your Chocolate Cichlid is a beaut

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  4 місяці тому

      Thanks mate, I'm glad you found the video useful.

  • @craniumrex4614
    @craniumrex4614 11 місяців тому

    Wonderful video. So well edited and narrated - love the footage of that black and red monster with the broccoli in his mouth. I think I could grow those canned beans even here in Canada’s short summer and what with my brown thumb lol.
    Thanks for so many veggie options and greetings from 🇨🇦

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate. If you choose to grow green beans, be careful not to over water as the tin will rust.

    • @craniumrex4614
      @craniumrex4614 11 місяців тому

      @@Gilsfishroom lol thanks - great tip. Subbed!

  • @Aquafinity
    @Aquafinity Рік тому

    Nice video, fish are looking amazing! Great tip with the suction cup by the way. 👍

  • @KeefesKoiHaven
    @KeefesKoiHaven 11 місяців тому

    Great information Gil!! I’m definitely going to try these out with my tanks and now have something to use all those leftover heater suction cups on!!

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  11 місяців тому +1

      Go for it mate! You seem to have plenty of ground at your place to grow a few zucchinis or some beans.

    • @KeefesKoiHaven
      @KeefesKoiHaven 11 місяців тому

      @@Gilsfishroom yes definitely planning on growing zucchini this summer!! 👍

  • @bigfishlad4847
    @bigfishlad4847 Рік тому +1

    Another great tip with the suction pad 👌 💯

  • @AussieAquatic
    @AussieAquatic Рік тому +2

    can you also grow canned butter beans?............that's for me :)

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +2

      Sorry Colin. I tried to grow butter beans, but I think that I planted the cows too deep. 🐄

    • @AussieAquatic
      @AussieAquatic Рік тому +1

      @@Gilsfishroom always next year :)

  • @superaquatics
    @superaquatics Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the excellent ideas for feeding veggies to fish. Your fish are absolutely stunning.
    My zucchini slices don't seem to sink even after boiling them for quite a while. Another you tuber suggested freezing them after boiling but that didn't seem to work for me either.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      If the slice hasn't sunk in 5 or so minutes, I zap the mug in the microwave for a minute to keep the water hot. That is usually enough to make it sink. The thinner the slice, the quicker it will sink.

    • @superaquatics
      @superaquatics Рік тому +2

      @@Gilsfishroom Thanks for the tip. I will try it out. 👍

  • @tanlockp4947
    @tanlockp4947 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely amazing video to watched

  • @jhaneramvlog1358
    @jhaneramvlog1358 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing i have an idea now to feed them, new friend here done full support

  • @MorningDriftwood
    @MorningDriftwood Рік тому +1

    Just after I had fed my fish with fresh veggies, I see this. For people who don't mind and/or even prefer tea water, botanicals may also serve for that fiber.
    I know BN plecos can get huge. Mine is only 3.5inches after 2yrs + but I've seen larger ones than that of yours in real life.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      This BN has grown significantly bigger than his siblings that are kept in smaller tanks. How big was the largest one you have seen?

    • @MorningDriftwood
      @MorningDriftwood Рік тому

      @GV Aquariums Australia the body was around 9-10 inches. I'm not counting the longfin of it. Another thing I found weird with it was that it is a female. After reading and hearing a lot that the males grow larger. I kept checking if it was a common pleco, but it really is a BN.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      That is one big Bristlenose!

  • @Terboven-Aquaristik
    @Terboven-Aquaristik Рік тому

    Amazing, very nice! Thank you for share 🤗

  • @UncleSmileys.Aquariums
    @UncleSmileys.Aquariums 5 місяців тому

    My Bristlenose loves the peel too!

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  5 місяців тому

      @@UncleSmileys.Aquariums Lots of them won't touch it. It's interesting.

  • @madzachtanks7544
    @madzachtanks7544 Рік тому

    As always, great looking fish.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      Thanks mate. I hope your Severums are going well. 😄

  • @susanjacquier5358
    @susanjacquier5358 5 місяців тому

    I have been feeding my Plecos zucchini, but find I have to change my water a lot more frequently now. I use a stainless steel peg and push it into the substrate. Lol...usually, 4 slices are demolished overnight 😅.
    My tank has Guppies, shrimp and Plecos I rescued from my daughter in laws tank. Im getting another tank from my grandson to try ( lol) and separate the females.
    Ive tried pumkin and rockmelon, but Zucs are their favourite.
    Just clean and change the filter more often?
    Fellow Aussie here ( and new subbie)

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, the zucchini can make a bit of a mess. Try broccoli, it doesn't seem to break up as small and float around.

  • @MM90-y7f
    @MM90-y7f Місяць тому

    New subscriber and yet to catch up on all your videos. Soo good to see a fellow Aussie putting out videos on Geophagus 🫡🇦🇺 great content keep it up!

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Місяць тому

      Thanks mate. If you love Geos, check out the geo breeding project videos.

  • @drewsandrew1718
    @drewsandrew1718 Рік тому

    Great video.. watermelon 🍉 fish love it...

  • @dudusiagata3117
    @dudusiagata3117 Рік тому

    Very nice arrangement beautiful fish pozdrawiam z Polski👌👍

  • @Cauldrxn
    @Cauldrxn Рік тому

    Great video and beautiful tanks/fish 😍

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate I appreciate the comment. 😁

  • @SuspectAccount
    @SuspectAccount 9 місяців тому

    My pleco loves cucumber.
    They also eat brocolli stalks - if you cut em in half and boil them for a minute. Let them cool off. Used to throw them all out, now they get used.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  9 місяців тому

      I will have to give that a go. Thanks mate.

  • @edeightonm494
    @edeightonm494 3 місяці тому

    Earlier today I was looking at another UA-cam video dealing with the same topic -- feeding vegetables to fish. Interesting the way you feed yours zucchini so I have a question: Most of my fish are guppies so can I stick a chunk of zucchini on the glass like you did for my guppies or would I have to cut it up --maybe grind it -- because the guppies' mouth is not as big as your fish's mouth? Awaiting and would appreciate an answer; thanks. Blessings to you and all those you love.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  3 місяці тому +1

      I feed Endlers the same way. The zucchini will soften after a while making it even easier for the babies to eat.

  • @rhondafitzpatrick1646
    @rhondafitzpatrick1646 Рік тому

    thank you for this video! extremely helpful! are there any vegies that should not be fed that you know of?

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      I have been told that corn is difficult for fish to digest. If you are feeding small fish, you will need to blanch greens to soften them up. I'm glad the video helped!

  • @delfagepiala1223
    @delfagepiala1223 Рік тому

    A new friend watching

  • @dictionaryguy5521
    @dictionaryguy5521 11 місяців тому

    What kind of snails are those yellow ones? I love them

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  11 місяців тому

      They are Gold Mystery Snails. Yes, they are pretty cool.

  • @hendy522
    @hendy522 11 місяців тому

    Great video! How often do you put zucchini in your tanks? I just put a good size in my 45 gallon tank before going out of town for the weekend, and I was shocked that it was completely gone upon getting home. I have 2 plecos and 4 shrimp and 7 tetras. I prefer feeding them veggies over the algae wafers. How often do you put zucchini in your tank?

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  11 місяців тому

      I don't have a set routine, I just feed it whenever I think to pick some up. I tend to feed the beans more often, as it's easy to keep a few tins in the cupboard. I reckon that you can feed zucchini as often as you like provided it is eaten in under a couple of days.

  • @matman429
    @matman429 Рік тому +1

    I just use timber scewers ziptied together and spear the cucumber.Love the videos.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      Thanks mate. Do you to remove the seeds? Or don't you worry about them?

    • @matman429
      @matman429 Рік тому +1

      @@Gilsfishroom No my plecos eat the lot they are pigs 😂.

    • @matman429
      @matman429 Рік тому

      @@Gilsfishroom I just made a little video for you.This cucumber is the mini variety.I just cut it in half length ways.Its only been in the the tank 5min and it's nearly gone.
      ua-cam.com/video/vpCyFl-AFuw/v-deo.html

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      I just watched it. They are really hoeing into it! Tried to comment on your video but couldn't.

    • @matman429
      @matman429 Рік тому

      @@Gilsfishroom Apparently it's made for kids 😂.You can have another try if you like 😂

  • @dn7096_
    @dn7096_ 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic video

  • @jamesdep8128
    @jamesdep8128 8 місяців тому

    Gracias de Miami

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  8 місяців тому

      De nada desde Australia. 😀

  • @WhiteD88
    @WhiteD88 Рік тому

    Would tinned sweet corn be alright too feed mate?

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      G'day Dylan. I have never fed corn, as it is not something they would naturally encounter. I know someone who feeds it to goldfish after removing the outer layer like I did with the peas. Sorry I can't help you more with this mate.

    • @WhiteD88
      @WhiteD88 Рік тому

      @@Gilsfishroom cheers for the reply mate, I'll rip the skins off and see how i go 👍

  • @marcs3982
    @marcs3982 Рік тому

    Wow! Amazing

  • @vivennaidoo
    @vivennaidoo 3 місяці тому

    I keep Mbuna african cichlids which primarily eat plant matter

  • @josephineargento8154
    @josephineargento8154 Рік тому

    Very informative, thanks!! 7:33

  • @walstadmethodstepbystep
    @walstadmethodstepbystep 9 місяців тому

    Keep it up !0❤🎉😅 you are doing a very good job!

  • @grootjnr
    @grootjnr Рік тому

    Cucumber ok?

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      Sure is. Depending on your situation, you may want to remove the seeds first, but I don't bother.

  • @JaCrystal
    @JaCrystal Рік тому

    Do they eat avocado

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому

      Avocado is poisonous to dogs, cats, birds and fish. So no, they don't.

  • @Soaib_hossen121
    @Soaib_hossen121 Рік тому

    Helpful

  • @Boss-zo4lw
    @Boss-zo4lw Рік тому

    Grown some tinned green beans LOOOOOOL

  • @tuyetbolero
    @tuyetbolero Рік тому +1

    Hello ❤ I love you

  • @edeightonm494
    @edeightonm494 3 місяці тому

    Here' link to the other video I watched about feeding guppies vegetables; I'm sending the link because the author said broccoli not good for fish health and you did mention that you feed your fish broccoli. Perhaps you can check that video and do some research on the issue. ua-cam.com/video/9PtQMY-aKyQ/v-deo.html

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  3 місяці тому

      I will have a look. I have fed small amounts of broccoli for years, and haven't noticed any ill effects.

  • @daysoffish
    @daysoffish Рік тому

    Love the snail swarm! Cheers to @Aussieaquatic for helping me find your channel.

    • @Gilsfishroom
      @Gilsfishroom  Рік тому +1

      Ha, snail swarm! Yes Colin @Aussie Aquatic has some really interesting videos.