Growing on baby cuban cichlids quickly
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For faster growth feed at least 4 times a day at smaller amounts. Don't feed them only once or twice a day to the point they look like they will explode, as this sometimes leads to bloat in several species.
I always fast my fish at least once a week to clean out their system.
I always fast my fish at least once a week to clean out their system.
One of the slowest growing fish I have ever owned. Best thing for growth isn't food...it's big frequent water changes and a varied diet. Make sure to include some kind of veggie in their diet. They are prone to bloat.
Great fish. Enjoy.
Great fish. Enjoy.
the best way to grow them fast is lots of water changes and a varied diet. thats how i grew mine fairly quick.
I got three on 11/29/07 at 1.5" each, they are now 2.5"-3". These guys are gaining size faster than my parachromis of the same size in the same tank. I have them in a 55 gallon tank and I feed them 4-5 times a day. I started with frozen redworms for the first week, then added frozen brine shrimp to their diet. I really noticed growth after the brine shrimp. It is expensive, but you'll see a difference.
I started including hikari gold mini pellets last week and they love them. I do a 25% water change 2x a week and keep the temperature between 82-84. I also have a good filter in the tank that keeps the water pretty clean. Good luck!
I started including hikari gold mini pellets last week and they love them. I do a 25% water change 2x a week and keep the temperature between 82-84. I also have a good filter in the tank that keeps the water pretty clean. Good luck!
