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Commercial choices in food ? George Pontis 09-21-2005
Posted by George Pontis on September 21, 2005, 7:58 pm
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I am wondering what sorts of commercial fish foods are favored for a tank of
malawi cichlids, with some clown loaches. The cichlids include several
aulonocara
baenschi, a Copadichromis Borleyi, and a large electra superior (electric blue
?)
which has grown significantly and become a dominant bully.

I recently bought some Hikari "Sinking Carnivore Pellets" thinking that the
loaches would get a better shot at them during feeding time. The pellets were
really expensive, almost $10 for a 2oz package. It tuns out that all the fish
seems to love them. The staple that all seem to accept is Hikari Cichlid Gold
mini-pellet. Even the smallest cichlid in the tank can swallow at least four of
these in one gulp. I have tried the medium pellet version but it seems to be
shunned, to the point that they will remain floating and uneaten an hour later.
Once in a while I put in some frozen bloodworms and all the fish go crazy for
them. During the rainy season a strong downpour will sometimes wash a lot of
earthworms out onto the driveway. I tried these on the cichlids but only the
electra eats them.

Any thoughts or comments on these choices or suggestions for other foods ?

Posted by Gill Passman on September 22, 2005, 3:22 am
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George Pontis wrote:
> I am wondering what sorts of commercial fish foods are favored for a tank of
> malawi cichlids, with some clown loaches. The cichlids include several
aulonocara
> baenschi, a Copadichromis Borleyi, and a large electra superior (electric blue
?)
> which has grown significantly and become a dominant bully.
>
> I recently bought some Hikari "Sinking Carnivore Pellets" thinking that the
> loaches would get a better shot at them during feeding time. The pellets were
> really expensive, almost $10 for a 2oz package. It tuns out that all the fish
> seems to love them. The staple that all seem to accept is Hikari Cichlid Gold
> mini-pellet. Even the smallest cichlid in the tank can swallow at least four
of
> these in one gulp. I have tried the medium pellet version but it seems to be
> shunned, to the point that they will remain floating and uneaten an hour
later.
> Once in a while I put in some frozen bloodworms and all the fish go crazy for
> them. During the rainy season a strong downpour will sometimes wash a lot of
> earthworms out onto the driveway. I tried these on the cichlids but only the
> electra eats them.
>
> Any thoughts or comments on these choices or suggestions for other foods ?

I feed mine Nutrafin Spirulina cichlid Sticks, frozen brine shrimp,
frozen daphinia and shelled peas. I steer clear of bloodworms as this is
not suitable for my Mbunas - not sure if it is suitable for Haps such as
yours (might be worth researching) although the Clowns certainly love them.

Gill

Posted by George Pontis on September 23, 2005, 11:40 am
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gillnospamat@taylorpassman.co.uk says...
>
> I feed mine Nutrafin Spirulina cichlid Sticks, frozen brine shrimp,
> frozen daphinia and shelled peas. I steer clear of bloodworms as this is
> not suitable for my Mbunas - not sure if it is suitable for Haps such as
> yours (might be worth researching) although the Clowns certainly love them.
>

From what I have read on-line:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/haps_vs_mbuna.php

The mbuna have a different diet requirement from the haps, since they are almost
exclusively herbivores. I thought my were not, but according to this article the
Copadichromis lives on plankton! He must be mighty hungry because I have never
had
any to put in for him. I'll get some spirulina and see how it is received...

George

Posted by Todd Carini on September 24, 2005, 11:25 pm
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I use OSI Cichlid pellets. I have Central Americans. OSI has a complete
blend so I do not have to use any other foods. They have a mix of carnivore
herbivore and color enhancers.

Todd Carini
Altoona, PA

>I am wondering what sorts of commercial fish foods are favored for a tank
>of
> malawi cichlids, with some clown loaches. The cichlids include several
> aulonocara
> baenschi, a Copadichromis Borleyi, and a large electra superior (electric
> blue ?)
> which has grown significantly and become a dominant bully.
>
> I recently bought some Hikari "Sinking Carnivore Pellets" thinking that
> the
> loaches would get a better shot at them during feeding time. The pellets
> were
> really expensive, almost $10 for a 2oz package. It tuns out that all the
> fish
> seems to love them. The staple that all seem to accept is Hikari Cichlid
> Gold
> mini-pellet. Even the smallest cichlid in the tank can swallow at least
> four of
> these in one gulp. I have tried the medium pellet version but it seems to
> be
> shunned, to the point that they will remain floating and uneaten an hour
> later.
> Once in a while I put in some frozen bloodworms and all the fish go crazy
> for
> them. During the rainy season a strong downpour will sometimes wash a lot
> of
> earthworms out onto the driveway. I tried these on the cichlids but only
> the
> electra eats them.
>
> Any thoughts or comments on these choices or suggestions for other foods ?



Posted by steve on October 6, 2005, 2:01 pm
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George Pontis wrote:
> I am wondering what sorts of commercial fish foods are favored for a tank of
> malawi cichlids, with some clown loaches. The cichlids include several
aulonocara
> baenschi, a Copadichromis Borleyi, and a large electra superior (electric blue
?)
> which has grown significantly and become a dominant bully.

> Any thoughts or comments on these choices or suggestions for other foods ?

George, I heartily recommend Ad Konings frozen cichlid food.
example: http://www.aquariumconnection.com/getDetail.php?ItemNo=ON3759

I use the veggie formula in my 55g Mbuna tank. I've got
Auloncara hansbaenschi "Red Shoulder Peacock", Labidochromis caeruleus,
"Electric Yellow Lab", Pseudotropheus saulosi, and Pseudotropheus
greshakei "Red Top". The 13 2 inch fish eat 1/4 pellet twice daily. I
chop the gumdrop size pellet into four chunks. After they've thawed
for just a few minutes, I crumble/crush them into the waiting mouths of
the eager cichlids.

This recipe looks interesting and easy to make as well:
http://www.gcca.net/howto/fish_food.htm

steve


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