Need some opinions on feeding

[neasesl]

Hello everyone, My name is Samantha and I am new to this site. Not even really sure how to use it yet.

I have a mixed African Cichlid aquarium (mbuna) that is thriving with about 9 fish. The majority of them are fully mature but a few are still juvenile. I also have a fry tank with approx. 7 week old fry. I mostly feed them cichlid flakes and occasionally I feed them the cichlid sticks. I recently purchased Baby Shrimp (sun dried gammarus) with intentions to feed one maybe two times a week, simply as a small treat. I was told by a friend that I should not feed my mbuna cichlids the shimp because it's not good for them. I was wondering if this is true or not? Any opinions?


note: attached images are not recent.

 

[Jason7894561230]

Shrimp are not needed in a Mbunas diet because they are quite a herbivouris fish and do not need much protein. But a treat of shrimp once a month or so is fine. Also what size tank is it?

 

[Wy Renegade]

Welcome to AA. Moved to the cichlid forum and changed your title so hopefully you'll get more views and plenty of input.

 

[christine2012]

Too much protein can be bad for mbuna. I feed mine a ghost shrimp or two once every month or two. Just as a treat. I love to watch them hunt for them.
On Sunday, I feed a few deshelled peas.
On Monday, we fast.
Every day after that they get omega one flakes or tetra spiralina crisps. Sometimes I surprise them with the sinking pellets.
They love algae wafers too. I hear It's good to mix it up a little.

 

[Sa1nt]

Yes too much protein may cause bloat but occasional treats are fine.
I feed mine brine shrimp every 2 weeks or so, Thursday is cucumber day and Sunday is de-shelled pea day.
NLS Thera A every other day.

 

[neasesl]

thank you everyone!

 

[neasesl]

oh, and jason, I have a 50 gal bowed front tank. (I think... )