Feeding mbuna

[JAYBIRD1011]

I have NLS Cichlid formula that I feed my frontosa. My question is whether or not I should buy algae max for the mbuna. I know that the protein source is opposite with the two of them. They're still 1" or smaller variety of mbuna.

 

[eon aquatics]

i use reptile multivitamin mixed with some flake food and a little bit of water so its like a paste

 

[DJRansome]

NLS Cichlid formula is perfect for mbuna. The fronts will be fine on it too, but they could tolerate more protein as well. I feed everyone the 1mm.

 

[JAYBIRD1011]

i use reptile multivitamin mixed with some flake food and a little bit of water so its like a paste

Are we talking about the same thing?
Malawi Mbuna cichlids?

 

[eon aquatics]

i have a firemouth cichlid and some tetras

 

[JAYBIRD1011]

NLS Cichlid formula is perfect for mbuna. The fronts will be fine on it too, but they could tolerate more protein as well. I feed everyone the 1mm.

Yeah I have the 1mm pellets. Thanks.

 

[JAYBIRD1011]

i have a firemouth cichlid and some tetras

Fire mouths are CA. I appreciate your suggestion, but African and centrals don't really have that much in common. Mbuna are largely vegetarian and can't tolerate much animal protein. Cheers though!

 

[tlindsey]

I have NLS Cichlid formula that I feed my frontosa. My question is whether or not I should buy algae max for the mbuna. I know that the protein source is opposite with the two of them. They're still 1" or smaller variety of mbuna.

Is there any Algae or Spirulina in the NLS Cichlid formula ingredients?

 

[DJRansome]

Whole Antarctic Krill, Whole Herring, Whole Wheat Flour, Algae, Beta Carotene, Spirulina, Garlic, Vegetable and Fruit Extract, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Niacin, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Stable C), Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Choline Chloride.

Protein is 33% and that is low for a fish food. I have been using this on all my tanks since 2005.

 

[JAYBIRD1011]

Is there any Algae or Spirulina in the NLS Cichlid formula ingredients?

Yes but the first ingredients are animal. There is plenty of veg. and algae though.