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By: Momchil

Momchil — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:28:21 +0000

In reply to Mershon Atkinson.

Hey Mershon,

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. Let me know if the Spirulina 20 worked for you as it did for me.

Also, don’t blame yourself about the brine shrimp treats too much, we’ve all made similar mistakes out of love for our cichlids…

By: Mershon Atkinson

Mershon Atkinson — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:09:40 +0000

Thank you for this excellent article, I too am using the TetraCichlid flakes, along with Tetramin flakes that I am using up from a mixed tropical fish tank, I really like the Tetra products because they are reasonably priced, they do not make a mess and the flakes are good size.
I tried the Cobalt flakes but when I received it all the flakes were very small which is counterproductive for my African cichlids.
I used to give them brine shrimp occasionally but stopped this after losing some very nice fish due to bloat, I thought I was being kind to them by giving them a treat, but this is not so.
I am going to try the Spirulina 20 that you recommend hoping to improve coloring, I will comment later about the results.
I prefer flakes over pellets it just seems to work so much better all around for my African cichlids.

By: Momchil

Momchil — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:04:04 +0000

In reply to Jeff main. You've created the ideal menu, I see. Good job!

By: Jeff main

Jeff main — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:19:13 +0000

I have Fire mouth Chiclids I feed mine different things tru the week they get Flakes on one day then the next day Brine Shrimp then Blood Worms Krill then pellets lettuce just a variety of thing I've had VERY good luck with my Spoiled Kids as my Wife calls them

By: Momchil

Momchil — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 07:08:39 +0000

In reply to Bobby.

Thanks for your input, Bobby.

It’s always hit or miss with fish food at first. You try countless brands until you finally stumble upon something that works for your aquarium water and your fish… It’s why I decided to save others some time and share my findings and research. I hope it helps someone. Your input was very valuable indeed.

P.S. – the more our Cichlids stick to what they eat in the wild, the smaller the chance of them getting Malawi bloat and other types of mysterious illnesses.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 03:57:35 +0000

Great information – Similar to you, I’ve come across and have tried most of your choices. I use Omega one pellets and flakes, NLS, Spirulina 20, Hikari, North Fin and Ocean Nutrition. I vary the diet and am trying to settle on two for my Mbuna, and two for my Haps. They all seem similar as they contain either salmon, krill, shrimp or other seafood. I’m surprised they are recommended as highly as they are for Mbuna. I like NLS but it seems to cloud my water – it’s almost as if I’m a mini fish food store. I’m beginning to lean towards, Spirulina 20, Omega one pellets & flakes and North Fin Veggie as staples for the Mbuna, and North Fin Cichlid and Omega one for the haps. I’ve noticed that Hikari seems to be a food all the cichlids love and improves color. I’m still investigating the benefits of Krill vs a fish as the main ingredient.