I haven't kept cichlids for a long time and I don't know what foods on the market are favored. My Geophagus sveni started out at about 3/4" when purchased and are now 3.5" - raised them mostly on NorthFin BUGPRO and frozen mysis. I bought some NorthFin "Krill Pro" pellets and they won't touch it even after denying them anything else for 3 days.
Need recommendations on pellet food for adult maintenance and color.
Thanks.
Geophagus sveni food
Moderator: Pam Chin
Re: Geophagus sveni food
Hi jrj,
Oh those Geophagus sveni are so beautiful, I am sure you are enjoying them!
And they are living the high life, with such wonderful treats a bug pro' and mysis! Why would you eat a pellet after that? Its going to take more than 3 days to get them to change over. Fish can go a long time without eating, and they will totally hold out until you give in! Maybe even up to a month?
Sometime you can soak the pellets, or add some garlic juice to the soaked pellets. Other options might be trying flake foods.
Good Luck!
Cichlid Power!
Pam
Oh those Geophagus sveni are so beautiful, I am sure you are enjoying them!
And they are living the high life, with such wonderful treats a bug pro' and mysis! Why would you eat a pellet after that? Its going to take more than 3 days to get them to change over. Fish can go a long time without eating, and they will totally hold out until you give in! Maybe even up to a month?
Sometime you can soak the pellets, or add some garlic juice to the soaked pellets. Other options might be trying flake foods.
Good Luck!
Cichlid Power!
Pam