Suitable Lighting Intensity According to the size and shape of aquarium, lighting control can use fluorescent tube, finsen lamp or metal halid lamp. Moreover, water plants also require a certain content of oxygen especially at dusk. Therefore, for fear that oxygen is not enough in night, you need to complement the oxygen in daytime by using the suitable lighting. At the same time, Fanway suggests several tips during the process of prevention and treatment combination, achieving the disease prevention and earlier treatment for illness.
First, strengthen the health status and disease resistance ability of cichlids themselves in normal management. In addition, pay attention to reduce and completely eradicate the harm to cichlids caused by pathogenic microorganism and parasite. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Home Product Solution About Contact.
Why Do Cichlids Shake? Boil the frozen peas for a few minutes, so they soften. I read somewhere to peel the pea and just fish the inner flesh, but I have been feeding the whole pea without any issue. Cichlids love nibbling on cucumbers. So cut them into thin slices and stick right to the glass.
You can also tie them to a rock to prevent them from drifting. My cichlids love the taste of zucchini as well. Like cucumber, cut them into thin slices and tie them to a rock to stop them from floating.
In captivity, cichlids can sometimes be too picky with what they eat. If they deter vegetables at first, make sure to season them lightly with garlic powder.
Most vegetables should be first boiled and made soft before giving. Veggies get soggy and diluted very soon — making your water dirty in no time. You can also remove the skin from fruits like blueberries and oranges.
Most fruits have shallow protein content. Any food containing even the slightest traces of beef heart is a big no-no. How do I know how much to feed my fish? Revan Sep 14, Fish Food. Replies 2 Views Sep 14, ProudPapa. Question 20 Gallon Tank How often do you feed your corydoras? Willow84 Apr 13, Corydoras. Apr 14, darkcat. Question How often do you feed your shrimp? Jo Apr 5, Cherry Shrimp. Replies 5 Views Apr 5, ProudPapa.
New Cichlid Threads. What gender my T-bars are? Kribensis - Krib Cichlid. African Cichlid. Male Cockatoo Cichlid just sitting in cave? Started by devsi Monday at AM Replies: On the other hand, most Lake Malawi cichlids will eat small crustaceans like brine shrimp. You also have to decide if you prefer food in pellet or flake form. Cichlids feed very enthusiastically on flakes, while pellets sink to the bottom where any other inhabitants like catfish can also get to them.
The best option for you will depend on your tank setup and personal preference. You might even opt to use both pellets and flakes. Another important source of food for your African cichlids at least the piscivores is frozen foods like white and black mosquito larvae, brine shrimp and krill.
Important Note: Food mixes that include beef heart and frozen red mosquito larvae are not suitable for Lake Malawi cichlids.
A lot of cichlid breeders make up their own homemade food from chopped-up shrimp and peas. Here is a basic recipe for a homemade deep-frozen food:. If you'd like a visual example of how to prepare this food, view the video below.
It shows a slightly different recipe, but the steps are very similar. How often you feed your Lake Malawi cichlids depends on their age. Adult cichlids should be fed 2—3 times a day, while the fry newly born fish should be fed 5—7 times a day.
The fry also need to be fed smaller portions than the older fish.
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