Quick update. Last night it had been 2 weeks since his last cichlid. Picked up some herring from the supermarket and cur off some large chunks and put them near to where he likes to sit. 20 minutes later they were still there. Now feeling defeated i thought i'd retrieve them shortly and try again in a few days. After an accidental hour snooze I awoke to see them gone and his belly bulging.
He is now probably my favorite fish!!