Feeding of Geophagus Altifrons

[Lilyann]

What do you feed juvenile Geophagus Altifrons? I imagine a good sinking Cichlid pellet would be important. What brands to you recommend? Also, would I need to supplement with a spirulina type food product? Do you feed any frozen foods ( such as Hikari brands) in addition? I will also have on Threadfin Acara in tank, will it eat the same diet, or need a more specialized food?

 

[tlindsey]

What do you feed juvenile Geophagus Altifrons? I imagine a good sinking Cichlid pellet would be important. What brands to you recommend? Also, would I need to supplement with a spirulina type food product? Do you feed any frozen foods ( such as Hikari brands) in addition? I will also have on Threadfin Acara in tank, will it eat the same diet, or need a more specialized food?

Everything you stated is correct and you could also offer a good brand flake food in the feeding rotation. I personally like NLS, Ocean Nutrition, and pellet food from Kens Fish.

 

[Lilyann]

Everything you stated is correct and you could also offer a good brand flake food in the feeding rotation. I personally like NLS, Ocean Nutrition, and pellet food from Kens Fish.

Thank you. Ive ordered food from Ken's Fish for my discus. What frozen types of food would be appropriate?

 

[tlindsey]

Thank you. Ive ordered food from Ken's Fish for my discus. What frozen types of food would be appropriate?

Omega one is a brand I personally like.

 

[Lilyann]

Omega one is a brand I personally like.

Omega one frozen food? Im not sure Ive seen it. I will look though. Do they like brine shrimp, dahnia, krill, bloodworms?

When I feed my juvenile discus I feed them 3-4 times daily. Is it beneficial to feed the geo's in the same way?

 

[tlindsey]

Omega one frozen food? Im not sure Ive seen it. I will look though. Do they like brine shrimp, dahnia, krill, bloodworms?

Yes Omega One produces all three frozen, pellets, and flakes. I only offered frozen blood worms to my fish. My larger fish frozen krill.

 

[Lilyann]

Yes Omega One produces all three frozen, pellets, and flakes. I only offered frozen blood worms to my fish. My larger fish frozen krill.

Thank you so much, you have been very helpful.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

When I feed my juvenile discus I feed them 3-4 times daily. Is it beneficial to feed the geo's in the same way?

If you have the time then yes.
Being sand sifting eartheaters they are picking up small bits of food through most of the day so regular feedings would suit them.