Re: Zucchini

"McEve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm feeding my fish peas ans zucchini (got the idea from this newsgroup,
> thefish seem to love it!) but wondered... Ih ave to boil the zucchini
> (squash) to make it sink. Is there another way to get it to sink? After
all,
> boiling it makes it loose a fair bit of the nutrition..
>
> Nina
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>

Yes, excessive boiling does make it "loose"<sic> much of the nutrients. I
use about 10 seconds in the microwave for a good, thick slice. Alternately,
you can weigh it down with lead "plant weights" available for pennies at the
LFS.