feeding

[r055i74]

Hi all. I'm new to fish keeping and was wanting to know how often you guys feed your fish.

Cheers Kyle

 

[jmats]

Small portions 2-3 times a day.


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[mikem691]

Since you posted in the cichlid section It really depends on what you have.

 

[r055i74]

Thanks Jmats.
Mikem691.I will be keeping peacocks mostly.

Thanks

 

[mikem691]

Thanks Jmats.
Mikem691.I will be keeping peacocks mostly.

Thanks

I'm no good with Africans in general so I cant answer.

 

[SonicsDC25]

Thanks Jmats.
Mikem691.I will be keeping peacocks mostly.

Thanks

I keep both haps and peacocks and I do 1 big feed per day. You'll know how much to feed specifically by monitoring your fish, if you see them starting to get a bit thin, feed a little more. If you see a big stomach and a double chin, then it's definitely time to cut back. If you want, you can also hand feed. It's what I do during the 1 big feed to make sure everyone gets enough and the right amount.

 

[r055i74]

I keep both haps and peacocks and I do 1 big feed per day. You'll know how much to feed specifically by monitoring your fish, if you see them starting to get a bit thin, feed a little more. If you see a big stomach and a double chin, then it's definitely time to cut back. If you want, you can also hand feed. It's what I do during the 1 big feed to make sure everyone gets enough and the right amount.

Thanks for that pal. It's great to have some experience to turn to.

 

[Cichfreak]

What are you feeding them. Just curious. I feed 2-3 times a day. I bounce between new life spectrum and Cobalt cichlid flake. I have had my Africans for just over a year and they seem to be coloring up and growing well. Sixteen peacocks and 2 haps. 75 gallon tank.


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[r055i74]

What are you feeding them. Just curious. I feed 2-3 times a day. I bounce between new life spectrum and Cobalt cichlid flake. I have had my Africans for just over a year and they seem to be coloring up and growing well. Sixteen peacocks and 2 haps. 75 gallon tank.


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Switching between flake and new era pellets

 

[SaltyFreak]

I prefer pellets, they tend to be cleaner and avoid pollution as long as you don't put too many, its good to mix it up just a little though.


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