Michael. thomas Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I recently threw a couple of bits of par cooked sweet potato in for my big pleco to have a go at. The next morning... devastation. 5 big clown loaches (20cm+) all dead. Not real happy. Any one got any ideas why?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Cooking it was probably it mate. I've used it raw in tanks no probs. Did you microwave it? Once cooked it might have disintegrated. Do you have a water test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 yep tutters has the answer. When soft foods like pumpkin and sweet potato, totally disintergrate under feeder. And then it all rots. This = a massive ammonia spike AND all the oxygen being ripped from the water by the resulting bacteria bloom. I killed all the wifes peppermint breeders doing something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael. thomas Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 only just cooked- didn't disintegrate. It was still whole and pretty solid in the morning when I scooped it out very very quickly.. with my dead clownies... still... I won't be cooking it again. I did a big water change before work without testing water but I will have a look at the water today. I generally par cook zucchini (still hardish but dense enough to sink) to help it sink to the bottom... is this not a good idea? Thanks for comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I never cook any veggies, sink with a fork. Remove after a few hours & when you can see it going soft. All Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If it didnt disintergrate...... then I dunno. I know they are starchy, but wouldnt expect deaths from starch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael. thomas Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 looking on the bright side... now I have an excuse to get some more fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
