I have another question. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as pellet food? My big guy eats about 30 goldfish a week (which is usually all in one day) the other days I'll drop a few pellets of HBH OSCAR SHOW Health and Color Formula food that he loves. I just got some Tetra Cichlid Jumbo Sticks he seems to like them but the are really messy. I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions as far as pellet food. I have also started getting him a pinky rat which is a baby rat, he LOVES that too.
Goldfish are a really bad choice as feeders. They are fatty and not very nutritious. Feeding oscars on a diet of predominately goldfish is a leading cause of HITH which is usually fatal. Pinkies are not needed and the only reason to feed them your fish would be for YOUR enjoyment. I personally find it distasteful. I would stick with the HBH for now and look for other foods for large cichlids. Just about all major food manufacturers offer a selection that will be easier to feed and better for your fish.