L129 - Hypancistrus debilittera Diet

[camdee]

Hi,

What would be the best diet regime for a few L129 Hypancistrus debilittera pleco ?

I am looking at repashy bottom scratcher, but would like suggestions.

Thanks

[bekateen]

Hi camdee,

Hypancistrus debilittera likes a decent amount of protein in its diet. Bottom scratcher will probably be eaten well. My main for debilittera includes live black worms and human-food-quality boiled shrimp.

Cheers, Eric

[Jobro]

and human-food-quality boiled shrimp.

Eric, I tried shrimp before and it looked like it was not touched much. Do you cut it in pieces or offer as one?

[bekateen]

Eric, I tried shrimp before and it looked like it was not touched much. Do you cut it in pieces or offer as one?

I've done both and it's always been eaten, but I discovered that less goes to waste if I chop it into very small pieces.

Cheers, Eric

[TwoTankAmin]

When fish are presented with a new food, they may not take it at first. However, most fish will give it a try if you feed nothing else for a while. Hunger is a great motivator. One the other hand, some fish will try to eat anything they find whether or not it is actually food. The take it in, discover its not food and spit it out. Often another fish then tries it with the same result.

[Fundulopanchax76]

My BN s eat sponge filter even i feed them with different foods ! lol It seems its tasty !