Asparagus for plecos??

[ScottishFish]

Got some asparagus spears in the fridge, would my plecos appreciate one as a treat? I know asparagus has an unusual chemical in it (makes you pee smell funny) and I wasn't sure if this would be harmful to the tank?

Plecos feasting would be:
Common plec
L262
Gibby plec (number and scientific name is in my profile)

Wanted some opinions before I give it a bash, thanks :22:

[toddnbecka]

I've fed it to BN pleco's before, no problems, but normally I use canned green beans. If your pleco's eat fresh or canned veggies they should go for the asparagus.

[ScottishFish]

Thanks for the reply. :22: will give it a bash today

[Dennis Bissett]

Not sure about asparagus but mine absolutely love zucchini

[ScottishFish]

Not sure about asparagus but mine absolutely love zucchini

Same!! They devour the stuff, happy to chow down even when all the lights are on.

[Dennis Bissett]

I got one I call Homer - he hugs the zucchini and you can almost hear him say "Fooooood!

[ScottishFish]

I fed the asparagus, none liked it, o well, mines love cucumber also, going to try melon in the next week.

[Lady Hobbs]

Mine get cukes and zucchini slices. Raw. I like to drop in something I can easily remove.

I love fresh asparagus!

[ScottishFish]

Cukes?? British translation please :hmm3grin2orange: mines love zuccinni and cucumber, I fancy trying cabage for them. I always just stick a chunk onto a fork, with some thread on the fork so I can easily pull it out without getting wet.

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