Feeding fish potatoe skin

[goldenpuon]

I heard you can feed fish sweet potato via another post here but that it leads to water mild scum build up on the glass.

I don't want any clean up so I was wondering if just the skin would be ok to feed the fish. Would they be able to eat it well (they don't have teeth), and also, will it not cause a the same problem as with the the potatoes + skin.

Thanks.

Renee

[Carl]

My suggestion is to experiment with very small quantities (cut into tiny bites).

I know the likely useful nutritional value is high, but I have no experience feeding sweet potato skins, so you get to be the "trail blazer"

Carl

[goldenpuon]

Thanks but I don't want to get more mess in my tank or in the worst case, transport harmful bacteria or other organisms that could cause a problem in my aquarium. I know I am probably way-overreacting to the potential risk but I'd rather stick to the "known" path here.

Is there any other human foods that are safe and nutritious for fish? ( more specificly goldfish and guppies who lack teeth)

By the way, I once read in a book published by someone with ABSOLUTELY NO knowledge of fish nutrition or maybe even what fish eat who suggested feeding goldfish shredded mild cheddar cheese. I tried it and the fish liked it but clamped their fins after. I see why...

Luckily, this was back when I was 12 (a very new beginner to fish at the time) and the fish that ate it no longer have.

[Carl]

I would not suggest cheeses or other milk products, as these are difficult for the fish to process and can/will cause digestive problems.

Hard boiled eggs make a good fish food (I have fed this in the past in small quantities without clouding)

I have a recipe for homemade fish food in this article:
Fish Nutrition; Homemade Fish Food

Carl

[goldenpuon]

Thanks Carl. I briefly looked over your article. Hard boiled egg may be a good idea provided my mom does not cook it too much (she does that). Otherwise the yoke part becomes a powder which would be too fine for fish to consume. But I'll try it (perhaps she'll let me cook it). I bet the fish will love it.

I noticed duckweed as one of the ingredients for home-made fish food. I'll see if I can find a place I can get some from.

[Carl]

It is the yoke tht you want as this has the majority of the nutrition, as well I have found the white part to pollute more.

Carl