Carpintis vs. live food

[jonclark96]

Mine tear up red wiggler worms and black worms. I've never had any trouble getting them to eat.

 

[duanes]

In nature carpintus are mainly algae grazers, but are like most cichlids, opportunists, and will eat whatever they can. But the main part of their diet in the wild is algae and detritus.

 

[gutted]

In nature carpintus are mainly algae grazers, but are like most cichlids, opportunists, and will eat whatever they can. But the main part of their diet in the wild is algae and detritus.

interesting. what type of food do you recommend feeding them?

i picked up 5 carpintis last week and they were shy and hiding a lot. i thought they needed some dithers so i bought 6 platys for $6. the next day 1 was gone, next day 1 was missing and 1 was nibbled out. i pulled out the 3 remaining survivors and tossed them in my ram & angelfish tank. my largest carpintis is only 3.5"