Lettuce leaf as shrimp food

**ahkarboy** · 4th Apr 2006, 19:40

Hi,

I started a new shrimp tank and i noticed that everytime i feed the shrimps with algae wafers, they tend to hog them. I also remember reading something about boiling lettuce, how long must i boil it?

**rtcc86** · 5th Apr 2006, 01:53

whats wrong with shrimps hogging the wafer??

**ahkarboy** · 5th Apr 2006, 14:32

The others don't get to have some and the one hogging it won't finish it

**avant** · 5th Apr 2006, 15:02

maybe can break it up into several pieces and scatter around the tank. At least the rest will get some opportunity to get a piece for itself.

**richietay** · 5th Apr 2006, 19:00

i usually break them into pieces, placed in different spots, hope that every cherries of mine have a fair share.
dont worry about some might not able to feast on it, bet they have a strong planted survivor skills!

tried 'spoon-feeding' wafer pieces to my cherries, they are not human shy, some even feed on it on my hands, coolz! can try

**richietay** · 5th Apr 2006, 19:03

as for boiling 'veges', kind of lazy about it! apart from wafers, i do feed them bloodworm too.

hope someone be able to clear your doubts.

**ahkarboy** · 5th Apr 2006, 19:34

Bloodworm? But if the bloodworms are kept in the freezer they will float right?

**avant** · 5th Apr 2006, 19:51

defroze them before feeding. Most will sink

**ShrimpyFu** · 5th Apr 2006, 21:55

Ya the little guys really love blood worms. I feed them with boiled spinach before, just put in boiling water for 2mins will do.

**Snokey** · 8th Apr 2006, 12:24

You don't really have to cook it, just place it inside boiling water for a while and it should be ok. I've heard of people feeding with carrots as well.

**richietay** · 9th Apr 2006, 09:57

are there any advantages by feeding them veges?!?! i suppose panaria dun feed on them, maybe one of the reason.

do your clear the leftover veges after the shrimps have taken their shares?!?!

**kolite** · 9th Apr 2006, 12:20

how about other veges? potatos or carrots?

I guess it is always safer to clear the leftover before it turns bad/declay.

**richietay** · 12th Apr 2006, 17:33

Tried carrrots, boil them for couple of minutes! but cherries don't seems to have a liking on it.

**ahkarboy** · 18th Apr 2006, 19:45

Basically anything green and leafy is ok right?? So will cabbage be fine?

**Justikanz** · 20th Apr 2006, 01:39

I tried carrots... attracted nothing but snails...

Wonder what lettuce leaf will attract for me...

**ahkarboy** · 20th Apr 2006, 17:00

i tried boiling spinach but the shrimps dont like it. i think its too hard for them to chew on

**luenny** · 21st Apr 2006, 13:32

Originally Posted by ahkarboy

i tried boiling spinach but the shrimps dont like it. i think its too hard for them to chew on

That's strange. I tried putting in boiled spinach in my tank before and the shrimps love it. Maybe you should try boiling longer?

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