low protein food

[infamous]

from what i understand black nasty cichlids (Nandopsis haitiensis) are very susceptible to bloat if too stressed or given too high protein in their diet. Can anyone suggest a lower protein food to feed these guys?

 

[cchhcc]

It's not just any protein, it's indigestible protein you want to avoid. I feed NLS to all my fish and never a case of bloat.

Omega makes a good veggie pellet too, but haits are basically omnivores.

It is stress that causes most cases of bloat in the non-herbivores most of the time. Just give them everything they need: good water, plenty of room, and the presence of a bunch of smaller dither fish to improve their comfort level.