Omnivious angelfish?

[zephyr]

Are angelfish omnivious? Coz mine are eating dead plant matter, roots and java moss as well as their pellets. Is that normal? They are juviniles, measuring about 3-4cms.
thanx for your help
Justin

 

[loganj]

Yes, angelfish are omnivorous. They are cichlids, although gentler than some of their cousins, and will eat everything from plants to small fish. They should be provided with a well rounded diet that contains vegetable matter and protiens.
Logan J

 

[Guest]

Yeah, I wondered about that too, mine will eat some algae or nibble the plants from time to time. the plants grow so much I dont care if they take a few bites, as long as they don't destroy anything.