Feeding your pleco: a comprehensive guide

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I give my plecos algae wafers now and then. They've also got driftwood in the tank to gnaw on. Occasionally, I'll drop in some shrimp pellets, but I've never seen the plecos touch them. I'm thinking of adding zucchini to the mix, but using a fork to weigh it down is a hassle. You'd think there'd be a simple, weighted clip to keep it flat on the bottom.

What do you guys use to hold veggies down for your plecos? I'm surprised no one's come up with a decent solution yet. Maybe I'll have to design my own angled clip and sell it online.

I'm assuming you have the pleco identified as one which will want to eat zucchini.

[fineman]

I've got two Bristlenose plecos.

[discuslove]

Secure a chunk of raw zucchini to a rock or broken flower pot with a rubber band, then drop it in the tank. The plecos will eat a surprising amount of it. Replace the zucchini after 24 hours for optimal feeding.